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===City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits ===
===City of North Vancouver - Heather+Rhonda ===
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
** Sep-20:
** Sep-20: Easton, Rhonda & Don met with Brandon, see updates below
** Next meeting - Early October
** Staffed ask for our opinion on alternatives for steep downhill sections, with multiple cross roads:
*** Cyclist Take the lane {assuming 30-50km zone}
*** Bike lane next to traffic {highly visible to people in cars}
*** Separated bikelanes, at distance from traffic lanes {and parked cars away from intersections}

* '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
** Stuck waiting for MoTI permits (for over 6 months), start date on hold.

* '''Midtown Connector''' - HUB top priority
** Report to Council in November
** We requested that we be able to provide comments on early concepts.
*** Central Lonsdale is a Destination, and not just a busy road to cross.
** Need to work out how best to support staff and council on this.
** covers from Grand Blvd to W 1st, will be done in Phases.

* '''Chesterfield''' - HUB top priority
** Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels Greenway.
** Below Keith: Protected bikelanes are being added as properties are redeveloped
*** This could take years, especially downhill. How to advance it?
** Above Keith: Space for bikelane allocated as redeveloped, but not installed for now due to spareness.


* '''Upper Levels Greenway'''
* '''Upper Levels Greenway'''
**
** 1st Stage (2024) will focus on Highway crossing at Lonsdale
** Holding ongoing meetings with MoTI
** Scope has been expanded to improving HWY1 crossing, options under consideration:
*** add-on to side of existing overpass
*** road-diet to add bikelane on existing bridge
*** new crossing (perhaps at St Georges?)


* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
**
** Construction will continue for several more years (phase 2 not started yet)
** Utility upgrades under Harbourside will continue for a couple more months.
*** Asked Staff to improve detours and re-establish protected bikeway on Harbourside.

* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
**
** Asked if they could do a road diet and add protection to the downhill bikelane
*** Brandon said that Vehicle lanes are already at minimum widths


* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
** derway.
** Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
** Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.


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''''Forbes & 3rd'''
''''Forbes & 3rd'''
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*larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
**Timeline for upgrades is uncertain; CNV is working with the Squamish Nation. Archaeological component to any changes given the site of a former residential school.
***Could be up to 2 years away.


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*https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf
*As part of the Mobility Strategy, CNV will be looking at zoning bylaw updates regarding new developments and high quality bike storage/bike rooms designs.
*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
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*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf


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*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
*The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time.
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters


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**Destination based bicycle way-finding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy.
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'''ITC - Jonathan'''
'''ITC - Jonathan'''

Revision as of 02:28, 23 November 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
  • Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
    • Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.
  • DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025, Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.


City of North Vancouver - Heather+Rhonda

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Sep-20:
  • Upper Levels Greenway
  • Kings Mill Area (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
  • West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • derway.

ITC - Jonathan

  • No Update in several months


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike

  1. Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff
  2. Projects/sections


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike


Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

    • Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
    • Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
  • Facebook(Heather)
  • North Shore News


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • Fall programs completed mid November. Collingwood School program renewed for 2025.


Social

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