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==[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/mountain-highway-safety-improvements Central Mountain Hwy Safety improvements (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)]==
==[https://dnv.civilspace.io/en/projects/lynn-valley-road-active-transportation-phase-2/engagements/150 '''Upper Lynn Valley Road - Peters to Dempsey''']==
* Continuing the Safety improvements including bikelanes, that were installed on Lynn Valley Rd between the Town Centre (Mtn Hwy) and Peters Rd in 2022.
* Safety improvements including bikelanes, sidewalks and improved crossings.
**Open House - Thursday, May 25, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
**Open House - Thursday, Oct-12th, 6-8pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
* [https://dnv.civilspace.io/en/projects/lynn-valley-road-active-transportation-phase-2/engagements/150 Link to the Survey] now open until June 5th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)
* [https://dnv.civilspace.io/en/projects/mountain-highway-safety-improvements/engagements/mountain-highway-safety-improvements-part-two/sections/1 Link to the Survey] now open until Oct 24th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)
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*'''Some things you may want to consider when completing the survey''':
*'''Some things you may want to consider when completing the survey''':
**On the 5th page, '''Ross Rd to E 27th Street''' regarding the - Bikelane southbound + MUP northbound

***The Bikelanes should be protected where possible. Plastic posts in the buffer on segments without Driveways, and the Upper Lynn Valley Rd design where there are driveways.
*'''For Priorities we suggest:'''
***Prefer to see a sidewalk plus a separate protected bike lane on the East side. Busy Multi-User Paths not comfortable for either people walking or on bikes - especially with the continued growth of ebikes.
** 1. Safety for people should be a higher priority than parking.
** 2. Ungap the map = A connected network of routes to access all the places safely, quickly, and efficiently for people walking, and people on bikes - at least as connected a network - if not more so - than for people in cars.
***The Bike lanes need to be extended all the way past Ross Rd to join the existing bike lanes on Lynn Valley Road, Otherwise there will be a one block "Gap" that is not comfortable for most people on Bikes.
**'''Whiteley Crt to E18th'''
** 3. While the concept of balance is important. The past 100 years of car-focused development and people walking and people riding bikes shunted to small sections of public-right-of-way demonstrates there is a lot of space to be returned to people walking, people on bikes, and transit - than is currently occupied by car & truck use. So true balance, will not hesitate to take space from car & truck use when needed, as we are currently so out-of-balance.
***Option 1 provides more comfort for both people walking and on bikes. Ensure the bikes lanes are wide enough to allow passing.

***On block or segments with no driveways the Bikelanes on the west side should be protected with plastic posts in the buffer. (North & south of 24th, power line crossing, ...)
*'''For Cycling Option Selection we suggest:'''
***On segments with driveways the west side bikelanes should use the Upper Lynn Valley design.
**Our priority selection order is: '''Options 1, then 2, and then 3.'''
**'''East 18th Street to Arborlynn Drive'''
***We find option 2 and 3 acceptable, but less desirable. Option 2 requires a safe crossings - perhaps a light at Kilmer. Option 3 on Hoskins is quite steep - so downhill speeds on Hoskins will make cars/trucks exiting driveways with limited visibility (big hedges at or over the property-line) a potentially deadly hazard. For both road options there are a large number of driveways and thus the mobility lanes will be hard to protect.
*** We think both should be implemented - and at the very least - 14th to 18th requires protected bike lanes. In our comments we noted that this was a 'false choice' and requested both. A direct, but busy route for the confident people on bikes - especially on the downhill. The quieter route is important for the less confident people on bikes (“Interested but concerned”)
***For this reason for Option 1, 2, and 3: Signage on the downhill leg should read every 200 metres: '''"People on bikes may take the full lane"'''
*** We recommend selecting Option 1 in the choices, since that is all that is allowed by the choices. Some additional comments:
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***Option 1 - Mtn Hwy - slightly less steep, but next to heavy traffic
==[https://letstalk.cnv.org/Ebikes '''E-Bike Share Pilot Program survey''']==
****Ensure the bikelanes are protected from traffic, and with concrete barriers at the sharp corners
* The City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver would like to learn about your experience with the Lime e-bike share pilot program.
****The bikelanes should be wide enough to permit passing, especially uphill.
** [https://letstalk.cnv.org/Ebikes Link to the Survey] now open until Monday, June 19 at 4pm. (Very quick, takes less than 5 min, only 3 pages, multiple choice)
***Option 2 - Neignbourhood bikeway on E18th, Appin, Arbourlynn - bit steeper, much quieter.
* Some points you may want to consider when completing the survey:
****Protected bikelanes on both sides of Arbourlynn with separated sidewalk. Busy Multi-User Paths are not comfortable for people walking or on bikes. Bi-directional bike paths on one side of bi-directional streets are a well known hazard.
** There is the chance to give feedback about infrastructure that supports bike usage, such as bike lanes and mobility lanes, please encourage them to build more.
****Consider a connection along Appin, up 20th, along Viewlynn to E27th. This would provide an alternative, quiet neighbourhood bikeway all the way to Lynn Valley Town Centre.
** Adding Cargo bikes to the pilot might be something to consider as well.

Latest revision as of 02:23, 11 October 2023

Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions.
Please make sure your voice is heard!!
The Section titles below are linked to the surveys.

Central Mountain Hwy Safety improvements (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)

  • Safety improvements including bikelanes, sidewalks and improved crossings.
    • Open House - Thursday, Oct-12th, 6-8pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
  • Link to the Survey now open until Oct 24th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)

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  • Some things you may want to consider when completing the survey:
    • On the 5th page, Ross Rd to E 27th Street regarding the - Bikelane southbound + MUP northbound
      • The Bikelanes should be protected where possible. Plastic posts in the buffer on segments without Driveways, and the Upper Lynn Valley Rd design where there are driveways.
      • Prefer to see a sidewalk plus a separate protected bike lane on the East side. Busy Multi-User Paths not comfortable for either people walking or on bikes - especially with the continued growth of ebikes.
      • The Bike lanes need to be extended all the way past Ross Rd to join the existing bike lanes on Lynn Valley Road, Otherwise there will be a one block "Gap" that is not comfortable for most people on Bikes.
    • Whiteley Crt to E18th
      • Option 1 provides more comfort for both people walking and on bikes. Ensure the bikes lanes are wide enough to allow passing.
      • On block or segments with no driveways the Bikelanes on the west side should be protected with plastic posts in the buffer. (North & south of 24th, power line crossing, ...)
      • On segments with driveways the west side bikelanes should use the Upper Lynn Valley design.
    • East 18th Street to Arborlynn Drive
      • We think both should be implemented - and at the very least - 14th to 18th requires protected bike lanes. In our comments we noted that this was a 'false choice' and requested both. A direct, but busy route for the confident people on bikes - especially on the downhill. The quieter route is important for the less confident people on bikes (“Interested but concerned”)
      • We recommend selecting Option 1 in the choices, since that is all that is allowed by the choices. Some additional comments:
      • Option 1 - Mtn Hwy - slightly less steep, but next to heavy traffic
        • Ensure the bikelanes are protected from traffic, and with concrete barriers at the sharp corners
        • The bikelanes should be wide enough to permit passing, especially uphill.
      • Option 2 - Neignbourhood bikeway on E18th, Appin, Arbourlynn - bit steeper, much quieter.
        • Protected bikelanes on both sides of Arbourlynn with separated sidewalk. Busy Multi-User Paths are not comfortable for people walking or on bikes. Bi-directional bike paths on one side of bi-directional streets are a well known hazard.
        • Consider a connection along Appin, up 20th, along Viewlynn to E27th. This would provide an alternative, quiet neighbourhood bikeway all the way to Lynn Valley Town Centre.
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