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** More details and roles on [https://bikehub.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=568c548a9a0e8b12d07bf2a86&id=e31567ec1e&e=5d6a015cb4 see HUB resource page]
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* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
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===Events ===
===Events ===
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* '''Shipyards 5th birthday''' - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
* '''Shipyards 5th birthday''' - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
** Talked to lots of interested folks, Thanks to Blake, Paul and Derrick
** Talked to lots of interested folks, Thanks to Blake, Paul and Derrick
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===City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary) ===
===City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary) ===
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=== District of North Vancouver - Stewart ===
=== District of North Vancouver ===


# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in June'''
# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in June - next one late Aug'''
# '''Spirit Trail East''' - Consultation continues, MSP work progresses.
# '''Spirit Trail East''' - Northern route back on the table. Info session held on June 26. Stephen cycled with southern route opposition group (Seymour Neighbourhood Alliance). DNV staff plan to continue to develop western sections up to the point where there is debate about the route.
# '''Projects/sections'''
# '''Projects/sections'''
##MSP upgrades construction started!!
##'''MSP upgrades''' substantially complete. (MSP = Mount Seymour Parkway)
##'''Phibbs Exchange:''' Please advocate to MoTi for more "lime groves" on that MoTi property
##Phibbs Exchange complete. Although DNV welcomed our feedback there is nothing they can do. Main issue of multiple crossings for bridge access is under MoTI jurisdiction. MoTI is planning flood prevention works below the highway so DNV suggested we reach out.
##Mountain Highway Safety Improvements - limited budget available and now in design. Meeting July 5 to review with DNV.
##'''Mountain Highway Safety Improvements''' - limited budget available and now in design. Meeting July 15 reviewed shows completion of Whitely Court to 14th. May be complete in 2024 as part of repaving.
##Arborlynn connector - working on contract award - expected to start maybe August.
##'''Arborlynn connector''' - expected to start in August. Paint on the ground for improved cross-walk bump-outs and a safer radius at Arborlynn
##'''Debugging the Network'''
##Thanks for all the feedback on debugging the network. Duncan compiled and shared with DNV. Feedback to follow next DNV meeting.
*****Went well. A community effort. A lot of great work went into it, effective communication from bike community!
##Lime bikes pilot to Deep Cove. Plan also for Phibbs. Advocate for MoTI to allow Lime 'grove' on their property.
*****Some portions were CNV, they have been prepared for CNV and recommend doing something like this for each jurisdiction once or twice per year.
*****Liaisons will do best to partition into "maintenance items" vs "capitial items" - needing concrete pouring. Best suited items maintenance crews can implement on their daily rounds.
*****'''[https://www.dnv.org/government-administration/report-problem DNV report a problem web-app]''' works very well too! '''Get a tracking number!''' No need to wait for next "Debug the Network" collection.

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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
'''Wildwood Lane bike route'''
'''Approved Environment Committee Recommendations for Active Transportation'''
*There was an article on local resident's concerns about safety along Wildwood Lane in the 24 July edition of North Shore News. Wildwood Lane is part of a designated bike route (purple lines on this map: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/6/67/Wildwood_Lane_bike_route_map.jpg) north of Hwy 1 that has a bike route overpass connection south across Hwy 1 at 11th Street. Here is a photo from Google Maps: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/5/53/Wildwood_Lane_bike_route.jpg
*At its 4 June monthly meeting, the District's Environment Committee approved 16 active transportation recommendations to the Council (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-06-04_Approved_Environment_Committee_Recommendations_for_Active_Transportation.pdf). The following is an abbreviated summary of those that relate to cycling:
*It was proposed by the former transportation planner, John Calimente, that Wildwood Lane be part of a safer bike route ((multi-use path (MUP)) north of Hwy 1 west to Cypress Village from the currently planned MUP crossing of Taylor Way to Westcot Road.
**proceed as soon as possible to produce the planned update to the District’s Strategic Transportation Plan;
*Peter sent an email to Jenn Moller, Director of Engineering and Transportation Services, suggesting that it might be helpful to inform residents of plans to extend a MUP from Westcot Road westward along the length of Wildwood Lane.
**continue to refer to the BC Active Transportation Design Guide to ensure that new active transportation infrastructure is as safe as possible for users;
*Getting local residents on board with proposed improved active transportation infrastructure can sometimes be a problem but in this case, it looks like that might not be a problem.
**work towards the visionary goal of a Spirit Trail across the North Shore between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove by expanding the existing Spirit Trail westward from Ambleside, with a five-year vision plan and implementation strategy to establish a safe biking connection between Ambleside and Horseshoe Bay, including transforming Marine Drive or Bellevue Avenue (18th Street to 26th Street) into a slow-speed road with protected bike lanes
'''E-scooters approved'''
**work towards the goal of having a safe and attractive bikeway in the Marine Drive corridor between Dundarave and the Lions Gate Bridge, including the prioritization of a protected bikeway bypass of the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and the Welch Street Bridge over the Capilano River;
*DWV Council voted on July 8 to participate in the BC E-scooter Pilot Project. Paul Stott wrote to Council and spoke at the Council meeting to support the project in principal but noting that the District is seriously deficient in the safe bike routes that e-scooters are obliged to use, and that, despite Council endorsing AT facility expansion as a key element of its transportation strategy, expenditure on AT investments is the lowest on the North Shore in per capita terms with no evident change foreseen in the recently approved 5-year financial plan, and no evident progress with its planned Mobility Study. Meetings with the Directors of the Planning and Engineering Depts are to be arranged in due course.
**provide funding for HUB’s bicycle education courses to be given to all the schools each year and sponsor one of HUB’s Go By Bike Week celebration stations twice yearly;
**contribute on a shared-funding basis to update and print copies of the hard-covered, multi-folded North Shore Bike Map;
**expand the installation of wayfinding signage on the District’s cycling network;and travel time estimates;
**Apply in 2025 through TransLink’s Car Free Days of Summer website to host one or more car-free days in West Vancouver in the summer of 2025
**consider installing signs along the proposed Village Bike Loop which runs on relatively safe streets through Ambleside and Dundarave to provide cyclists a connection to many of the District’s public facilities including three schools and nine parks;
**consult with the West Vancouver Memorial Library to gauge interest in participating in a cargo e-bike rental program;
**expand restricting automobile speed limits to 30 km/hr along the District’s bike routes; and
**install bike racks and/or parking options for cyclists to safely secure their bikes at key destinations and bus stops.


===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
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*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
**Not much happening on Twitter in July.
**Promoted Go By Bike week.
**Planning to take some photos of Mt Seymour Parkway and Riverside Drive in Aug.
**Promoted [https://northvanbikefest.ca/ North Van Bike Festival].
**Posted about new Main Street separated bike lane (westbound).
**Posted photos from the Sutherland Secondary active transportation event.
**Posted about 3rd Spirit Trail East info session.
**Update about Mount Seymour Parkway improvements.


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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*'''North Shore News'''
*'''North Shore News'''
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/lime-bikes-can-soon-go-to-deep-cove-and-the-first-visitors-get-honey-doughnuts-9208142 Lime Bikes can soon go to Deep Cove (and the first visitors get Honey doughnuts)]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/north-vancouver-upper-levels-greenway-project-inches-forward-8695539 North Vancouver Upper Levels greenway project inches forward]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/community-feedback-spurs-debate-on-spirit-trail-to-deep-cove-8765381 Community feedback spurs debate on Spirit Trail to Deep Cove]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/mount-seymour-parkway-speed-limit-dropping-to-50-kmh-8784736 Mount Seymour Parkway speed limit dropping to 50 km/h]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/north-van-bike-fest-8897975 First-annual Bike Fest rolls out in North Vancouver]
**[https://www.cheknews.ca/minimum-passing-distance-for-vulnerable-road-users-now-in-effect-in-b-c-1207484/ Minimum passing distance for vulnerable road users now in effect in B.C.]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/squamish-nation-lime-bikes-9051823 Squamish Nation welcomes Lime bikes to reserve land]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/north-vancouver-rcmp-seek-witnesses-after-cyclist-seriously-injured-in-crash-9172220 North Vancouver RCMP seek witnesses after cyclist seriously injured in crash]


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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
* no education updates for the month of August. Programs continue over the summer at our Trout Lake and Richmond community centers.
* HUB school programs ended the season with record number of participants; current programs in CRD, Metro Van, Kootenays, Kelowna, Prince George, Fraser Valley. Pilot projects in Powell River and Campbell River. Targeted growth to Kamloops and Nanaimo.
* 11,389 total students through 108 schools!
* Sutherland SS held a student led Active Transportation day in conjunction with CNV. We participated with a booth featuring updates to MVA statutes.
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 1 August 2024

HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.

In-person at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).

Or Online, using Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob

or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#



General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions

Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!


Goals & Objectives


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
  • Shipyards 5th birthday - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
    • Talked to lots of interested folks, Thanks to Blake, Paul and Derrick


City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary)

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Next meeting - TBD
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass
    • Have all approvals and funding. Expect construction to start in early 2025.
  • Midtown Connector - HUB top priority
    • High level design work planned for 2024
    • Requested that we be able to provide input on requirements.
      • Central Lonsdale is a Destination, not just a busy road to cross.
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • Requested they extend bike lane protection for intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection, this has been deferred to work on Midtown.
    • Asked them to repaint bikelanes on Lynn Creek Bridge
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • 1st Stage (2024) will focus on Highway crossing at Lonsdale
    • Next public engagement late in 2024?

ITC - Jonathan

  • Last Month's meeting was presentation by Translink, but nothing new regarding cycling.
  • Apparently CNV council is discussing the upper level greenway + the lonsdale/hwy overpass later this month. I'm hoping that preliminary designs come to the ITC for input sometime soon.


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver

  1. Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in June - next one late Aug
  2. Spirit Trail East - Consultation continues, MSP work progresses.
  3. Projects/sections
    1. MSP upgrades substantially complete. (MSP = Mount Seymour Parkway)
    2. Phibbs Exchange: Please advocate to MoTi for more "lime groves" on that MoTi property
    3. Mountain Highway Safety Improvements - limited budget available and now in design. Meeting July 15 reviewed shows completion of Whitely Court to 14th. May be complete in 2024 as part of repaving.
    4. Arborlynn connector - expected to start in August. Paint on the ground for improved cross-walk bump-outs and a safer radius at Arborlynn
    5. Debugging the Network
          • Went well. A community effort. A lot of great work went into it, effective communication from bike community!
          • Some portions were CNV, they have been prepared for CNV and recommend doing something like this for each jurisdiction once or twice per year.
          • Liaisons will do best to partition into "maintenance items" vs "capitial items" - needing concrete pouring. Best suited items maintenance crews can implement on their daily rounds.
          • DNV report a problem web-app works very well too! Get a tracking number! No need to wait for next "Debug the Network" collection.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Wildwood Lane bike route

  • There was an article on local resident's concerns about safety along Wildwood Lane in the 24 July edition of North Shore News. Wildwood Lane is part of a designated bike route (purple lines on this map: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/6/67/Wildwood_Lane_bike_route_map.jpg) north of Hwy 1 that has a bike route overpass connection south across Hwy 1 at 11th Street. Here is a photo from Google Maps: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/5/53/Wildwood_Lane_bike_route.jpg
  • It was proposed by the former transportation planner, John Calimente, that Wildwood Lane be part of a safer bike route ((multi-use path (MUP)) north of Hwy 1 west to Cypress Village from the currently planned MUP crossing of Taylor Way to Westcot Road.
  • Peter sent an email to Jenn Moller, Director of Engineering and Transportation Services, suggesting that it might be helpful to inform residents of plans to extend a MUP from Westcot Road westward along the length of Wildwood Lane.
  • Getting local residents on board with proposed improved active transportation infrastructure can sometimes be a problem but in this case, it looks like that might not be a problem.

E-scooters approved

  • DWV Council voted on July 8 to participate in the BC E-scooter Pilot Project. Paul Stott wrote to Council and spoke at the Council meeting to support the project in principal but noting that the District is seriously deficient in the safe bike routes that e-scooters are obliged to use, and that, despite Council endorsing AT facility expansion as a key element of its transportation strategy, expenditure on AT investments is the lowest on the North Shore in per capita terms with no evident change foreseen in the recently approved 5-year financial plan, and no evident progress with its planned Mobility Study. Meetings with the Directors of the Planning and Engineering Depts are to be arranged in due course.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Repeatedly asked HUB's MoTI prime for information on several projects, but no response.
    • List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
    • Capilano road underpass design
    • Lynn Valley Rd underpass design
  • Cathy of HUB HQ is organizing meeting with MoTI's AT team, hopefully this month
  • MOTI has asked for an assessment of the performance of their maintenance contractor Miller Capilano
    • Survey will be read aloud for committee members to grade at our May 2/24 meeting.
    • Don Quote "From a cycling perspective this means the highway shoulders from Horseshoe Bay to Capilano road. All road & pedestrian crossing of the highways, Taylor way and the bridges+accesses (on/off ramps)."


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Implementation of Strava HUB bike club
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Not much happening on Twitter in July.
    • Planning to take some photos of Mt Seymour Parkway and Riverside Drive in Aug.
  • Facebook(Heather)
    • SPIRIT TRAIL Maplewood to Deep Cove
    • Translinks new Ridelink app
    • Main Street Improvements
    • Slip lane crowd-source
    • Financial Plan - CNV
  • Other(Heather)
    • Hand-out and online info for the Spirit Trail Maplewood to Deep Cove


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • no education updates for the month of August. Programs continue over the summer at our Trout Lake and Richmond community centers.


Social

  • Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting.
    • Any and all are welcome
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