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* Introductions
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===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
Contents
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/climate-action/climate-environment-strategy CNV Climate & Environment Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/social-planning/community-wellbeing CNV Community Wellbeing Strategy] - Survey by Oct 13
**[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/mountain-highway-safety-improvements Central Mountain Hwy (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)]
*** Open House Oct-12 6-8pm Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre
*** online Survey to Oct-24
*** [[Current Public Consultations|Click for more details and suggested responses]]
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===Goals & Objectives ===
* Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
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** Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
* Communications - any ideas??
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* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions]]
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
*DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.
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===Events ===
* Need a coordinator/organizer for events
* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Fall Go By Bike Week''']. Oct 16-29, 2023
** Mon, Oct-16, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
*** Peter & Paul
** Tue, Oct-17, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
*** ????
** Wed, Oct-18, 7-9 AM - Grand Blvd & E 13th - CNV
*** ????
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** Fri, Jun 2, 8-10 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
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** Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch -
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** Mon, xxx 4-6 PM - Lions gate bridge - NE Side
*** ????
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===


7 PM Mo Bot -
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
'''Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure'''
10 Schools - Paul Janzen
11 Social
General
Agenda additions
Introductions


'''Project Summary'''


TransLink is working with the Province to develop design guidelines for floating bus stops. There is an established province-wide working group that has been participating in the project for the last year.
Public Input/Consultations
Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
CNV Climate & Environment Strategy - Survey by Oct 6
CNV Community Wellbeing Strategy - Survey by Oct 13
Central Mountain Hwy (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)
Open House Oct-12 6-8pm Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre
online Survey to Oct-24
Click for more details and suggested responses


TransLink is now inviting the City of North Vancouver to test some of the potential design interventions as a physical pilot project. The pilot stops in our community are on Esplanade and Forbes. TransLink would like to gather as much input from diverse stakeholders as possible and would like to invite interested HUB members from within CNV to participate in evaluating the pilot locations.


The pilot bus stops will be live in October-November 2023. Preliminary guidance is expected from TransLink in early 2024. All guidance is being developed within the context of the Victoria Human Rights ruling of the Pandora Street bus stop. Guidance is also informed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for accessible navigation infrastructure.
Goals & Objectives
Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - current Gaps Map
Recruiting - Fill vacant positions
Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.


People who use alternative bikes (cargo, trikes, etc) would be particularly valuable to add to the mix.


Events
Need a coordinator/organizer for events
Fall Go By Bike Week. Oct 16-29, 2023
Mon, Oct-16, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
Peter & Paul
Tue, Oct-17, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
????
Wed, Oct-18, 7-9 AM - Grand Blvd & E 13th - CNV
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No other updates for September
City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia
7 PM Mo Bot - Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure


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Project Summary
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''


'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
TransLink is working with the Province to develop design guidelines for floating bus stops. There is an established province-wide working group that has been participating in the project for the last year.
*R2 improvements
**construction has started at Kennard Ave for the transit and cycling improvements, so riders should be aware of loose materials and changing traffic control


*Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
TransLink is now inviting the City of North Vancouver to test some of the potential design interventions as a physical pilot project. The pilot stops in our community are on Esplanade and Forbes. TransLink would like to gather as much input from diverse stakeholders as possible and would like to invite interested HUB members from within CNV to participate in evaluating the pilot locations.
**still waiting on permit
**no update on the Midtown Connector


*Upper Levels Greenway
The pilot bus stops will be live in October-November 2023. Preliminary guidance is expected from TransLink in early 2024. All guidance is being developed within the context of the Victoria Human Rights ruling of the Pandora Street bus stop. Guidance is also informed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for accessible navigation infrastructure.
**discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes as 25th is currently the proposed route. This should allow for general mobility improvements around the Lonsdale/highway interchange area


*4th and Chesterfield
People who use alternative bikes (cargo, trikes, etc) would be particularly valuable to add to the mix.
**bike light and bump outs are currently being constructed


*St. Andrew's
**update [https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/changes-penned-for-st-andrews-avenue-cnv-7319782 here] from the NSNews


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**larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
<!--'''E-Bike Share'''
*Lime is swapping out their fleet with their newest generation of e-bikes. These bikes have better power for steep hills (but have the same speed restrictions), better battery life, and their hardware will help Lime improve parking compliance in North Van. Increase in helmets on the bikes, but feedback on helmets has been limited thus far. Looking to collect more feedback and data re: helmet use, user perceptions, etc. soon. Plan is to have trip data publicly available.


<!--*Cyclist fatality at 23rd and Lonsdale
No other updates for September
**The intersection ranked 18th, for volume of collisions on the North Shore during 2017-2021 period
**immediate safety improvements, which include: Introduction of new, no right on red light restrictions implemented at the eastbound and westbound approaches; New green bike box markings in front of the eastbound and westbound stop bars; new single file operation at the intersection approaches. Longer term changes include introducing a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal phase, signal phasing changes, and a fully protected off-road mobility lane on the north side of East 23rd Street, between Lonsdale Avenue and St Georges Avenue (delivered through the Harry Jerome Rec Centre project).

<!--'''Marine Main – Eastbound Transit Extension'''
**We submitted a letter of endorsement for this project

<!--'''CNV Mobility Strategy'''
*Strategy endorsed by Council on April 11 2022. Beyond ongoing initiatives, staff have been undertaking research and analysis on a number of new initiatives along with socializing some of this initial material with citizen committees. These initiatives include:
**Reducing neighbourhood speed limits: Vehicle speeds are one component of developing safe streets, alongside street design, enforcement, and education. Establishing safe vehicle speeds on local streets is an important first step to addressing safety issues, and comes with limited negative impacts (i.e. a negligible difference in vehicle travel times). Staff will be looking to return to Council in early 2023 with recommended signage options for consideration for establishing safe and comfortable conditions on local streets.
**Modernizing Transportation Requirements for New Developments: The City requires Transportation Studies and travel demand management (TDM) measures for most new multi-unit developments in the City. These requirements have some deficiencies that are leading to inconsistent outcomes. Updates are being planned for these requirements that will better align with goals from the Mobility Strategy, including how new developments will support emissions reduction, reductions in vehicle demand, and reductions in VKT. These are also anticipated to be brought forward in early 2023.
**Updating the Resident & Visitor Parking Policy: The City has a parking policy to help reduce external parking pressure on residential streets near to commercial areas. There are several equity/access issues with RVPP given the ongoing changes to how people move around the City. An update to the RVPP to address inequities and better align with the Mobility Strategy will be brought to Council for consideration in early 2023.

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*Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
*Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
*Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
*Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
*Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
'''Upper Levels Greenway'''
*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]
Esplanade
*cycling and pedestrian infrastructure should be finished by end of year; green paint may be delayed until spring
*still waiting for temporary push button at 3rd and Forbes

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*Daytime, the traffic signal on Moody Ave at East 3rd Street operates in coordinated mode favouring eastbound-westbound transit.
*The cycle length on East 3rd Street corridor varies between 70 and 82 seconds and out of 82 seconds during the busiest time of day total of 51 seconds are allocated to favour the transit corridor traffic, meaning that in the worst case the pedestrians and cyclists crossing East 3rd Street will have to wait up to 51 second when they have just missed the window at arrival at the intersection.

<!--'''Community Wellbeing Strategy'''
*Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy
*Final strategies to be presented to Council in September
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/planning-and-policies/community-wellbeing

'''Forbes & 3rd'''
*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.

'''Bike Storage Designs'''
*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.
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf

'''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
*Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023.
'''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek'''
*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. -->
<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
*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 -->
<!--'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)'''
*https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards
*Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
*‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
**More bike parking
**Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
**Separation of walking & cycling
**Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)-->
<!--'''Esplanade Complete Street (no update)'''
*Check out HUB Cycling North Shore's Twitter page for updates!
*Full design here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/mobility-network-project/esplanade-complete-street
*Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs
*Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org -->
<!--'''St Andrews Safety Improvements (no update)'''
*The following are now complete:
**New sidewalks on the east side
**Bumpout & yellow delineators (at 9th)
**Raised crosswalks (at 8th and 9th)
*Due to a national road paint shortage, the road has not yet been repainted to narrow the travel lane and provide an uphill parking protected bike lane.
*Once complete, counts will follow to measure changes to volume and speed.
*Signage:
**Signage typical on CNV bike routes will be added, confirming users are on the route.
**Destination based bicycle way-finding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy.
*https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx -->
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
* When is the next meeting??
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*May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Have a meeting with full Planning team Oct 6th.
** Discuss when in development process it would be best for HUB input (currently getting designs too late for changes)
** Review HUB's Top Priority DNV Corridors:
*** Main to Marine
*** 2nd Narrows to Lynn Valley
*** Lynn Valley to Lower Lonsdale
*** 2nd Narrows to Parkgate and Deep Cove
*** Edgemont to Lynn Valley
*** Capilano Corridor
** Get update on ongoing projects
** Safe routes for schools
** 2024 Budget proposal
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*'''2023 Budget'''
** How the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated
*** Mountain Highway Safety Study - public engagement in the fall
*** Construction funds were also released for:
**** Main Street (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** Marine Drive (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** portions of the Lynn Valley TC-Lynn Creek TC (eastern) route (2025) - HUB NS top priority
**** more to come soon.
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* '''Mountain Highway Safety Study'''
** Lynn Valley Town Centre to Hwy 1
** Open house Oct 12th + [[Current Public Consultations|Survey]] (till Oct 24th)
** Plan to send a formal letter with comments.

* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
** We responded with several issues
*** Project manager replied with, ''design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future''. Sent reply this was not good enough.
*** Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
*** Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
*** The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
*** The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
** Have asked for a follow up meeting.

* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)

*'''Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows'''
** Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024
**


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ITC - Dana & Jonathan
* '''Old/Used Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
** Duncan has started an initiative to direct these bikes to charitable organizations on NS & MetroVan. Stay tuned.


* '''Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector'''
When is the next meeting??
** West Side still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 9m months now!)
** Sent comments on 2nd draft of East Side design
*** good except dismount to cross Arbourlynn - request they change to cross walk+ cross ride.
*** Also raised issue of locations for garbage cans
** Asked for construction timeline


* '''Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail'''
** 90% drawings reviewed & commented on
*** Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
*** Wayfinding signage was included, but missing a couple locations.


* '''Wayfinding signage''':
District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
Meeting with Staff - Have a meeting with full Planning team Oct 6th.
** Requested design for Kirkstone/Rufus/Brooksbank
Discuss when in development process it would be best for HUB input (currently getting designs too late for changes)
** Also requested some for Lions Gate Village & Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay)
Review HUB's Top Priority DNV Corridors:
*** Non-project wayfinding signage on hold until they get a summer student.
Main to Marine
2nd Narrows to Lynn Valley
Lynn Valley to Lower Lonsdale
2nd Narrows to Parkgate and Deep Cove
Edgemont to Lynn Valley
Capilano Corridor
Get update on ongoing projects
Safe routes for schools
2024 Budget proposal
Mountain Highway Safety Study
Lynn Valley Town Centre to Hwy 1
Open house Oct 12th + Survey (till Oct 24th)
Plan to send a formal letter with comments.
Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
We responded with several issues
Project manager replied with, design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future. Sent reply this was not good enough.
Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
Have asked for a follow up meeting.
Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024


* Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
** most cashes with serious injuries at collector/arterial intersections. 21 top sites.
** Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned.


* '''Capilano Road'''
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
** on hold. 2024?
Hadden Drive to Westcot Rd Planned MUP


* '''Repaving Riverside Drive''' - 2023
Sean O'Sullivan, DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, has provided us with the following drawings of the planned MUP:
** They are working to see if they can widen the west side shoulder.
Map showing the planned route: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/06/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_route_on_map.png
** We asked that they do a road diet south of Old Dollarton Rd to add bikelanes similar to Brooksbank near Park & Tilford/MEC
Simulated photo of MUP approaching Taylor Way: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f4/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_photo.png
The plan still needs the approval of MoTI and the meeting with them on 25 September was cancelled.
Westmount Road bike lane


* '''Proposed Blueridge trail'''
work is still underway but the project is nearing completion. Paul has already noticed vehicles parking in the bike lane on Mathers Ave- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/9/95/Westmount_Rd_-_vehicles_in_bike_lane_Sept_2023.jpg
** Eric Godot Andersen from the Blueridge Community Association will provide an outline of progress to date.
Paul has noted that the line marking at 31st/Marine junction presents a very awkward path and the island channelization (and warning drums) is not helpful. He feels that these combined with the half-signal configuration and poor sight distances along Marine Drive, have made this intersection more dangerous. We hope that this will be rectified during the planned improvements for the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive.
Bike training at West Van Elementary School


* '''DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library''' -Duncan (DW)
It is encouraging that West Van is funding bike training at a West Van Elementary School.
** "Report back by staff" returned, for presentation at council 05-Jun: https://app.dnv.org/OpenDocument/Default.aspx?docNum=6020347
Informational Event on transportation/housing/climate
** Staff do not recommend doing this pilot through the library due to insurance/liability risks
** Staff present an alternative method of RFP, 3rd party contract - which if it proceeds will make the timetable 2024.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
Positive Voices West Vancouver (PVWV) is hosting this public information event which will be a panel discussion with three panelists.
WHERE: Kiwanis Great Hall, 975 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. 6:30 -8:30 pm on 19 October
SPONSORS: PVWV and North Shore Community Resources.
Go by Bike Week


'''Hadden Drive to Westcot Rd Planned MUP'''
Paul and Peter plan to volunteer at the GBBW station at 13th and Argyle from 4-6 pm on 16 October.
*Sean O'Sullivan, DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, has provided us with the following drawings of the planned MUP:
We have invited Sean O'Sullivan to join us on an infrastructure bike ride during that week, possibly just before the GBBW station event.
**Map showing the planned route: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/06/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_route_on_map.png
Irwin Park School sidewalk rejected by Council
**Simulated photo of MUP approaching Taylor Way: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f4/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_photo.png
**The plan still needs the approval of MoTI and the meeting with them on 25 September was cancelled.
'''Westmount Road bike lane'''
*work is still underway but the project is nearing completion. Paul has already noticed vehicles parking in the bike lane on Mathers Ave- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/9/95/Westmount_Rd_-_vehicles_in_bike_lane_Sept_2023.jpg
*Paul has noted that the line marking at 31st/Marine junction presents a very awkward path and the island channelization (and warning drums) is not helpful. He feels that these combined with the half-signal configuration and poor sight distances along Marine Drive, have made this intersection more dangerous. We hope that this will be rectified during the planned improvements for the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive.
'''Bike training at West Van Elementary School'''
*It is encouraging that West Van is funding bike training at a West Van Elementary School.
'''Informational Event on transportation/housing/climate'''
*Positive Voices West Vancouver (PVWV) is hosting this public information event which will be a panel discussion with three panelists.
**WHERE: Kiwanis Great Hall, 975 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. 6:30 -8:30 pm on 19 October
**SPONSORS: PVWV and North Shore Community Resources.
'''Go by Bike Week'''
*Paul and Peter plan to volunteer at the GBBW station at 13th and Argyle from 4-6 pm on 16 October.
*We have invited Sean O'Sullivan to join us on an infrastructure bike ride during that week, possibly just before the GBBW station event.
'''Irwin Park School sidewalk rejected by Council'''
*This previously approved and funded project was canceled by the Council at their 25 September meeting. This is a bad precedent for other active transportation projects, including bike lanes.


===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===
This previously approved and funded project was canceled by the Council at their 25 September meeting. This is a bad precedent for other active transportation projects, including bike lanes.
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Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
* Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
Phibbs Exchange
** MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
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North side of main will be walk-your-bike south and west of Phibb's exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
* '''Phibbs Exchange'''
The connection between Orwell and south side of Main is via detour 1/2 block west - not sure when it will be reopened.
** Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
They are installing safety fence on south side of Main St east of overpass where the new MUP is adjacent to traffic lanes
*** North side of main will be walk-your-bike south and west of Phibb's exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
*** The connection between Orwell and south side of Main is via detour 1/2 block west - not sure when it will be reopened.
*** They are installing safety fence on south side of Main St east of overpass where the new MUP is adjacent to traffic lanes
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===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather===
*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
** Posted about the mess at the east end of the Low Level Road (across from Rona) - part of the R2 RapidBus Construction
** Posted about the detour between Orwell St and Phibbs Exchange
** Posted about the re-opened crosswalk (south of Orwell St) between Phibbs Exchange and the Iron Workers Bridge.
** Posted about the Adanac Overpass Survey
** Upcoming for Oct:
*** Go By Bike Week


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
** Facebook no longer supports links to news stories - this is a bummer
let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
** Sep 2023 Stats
Twitter (Rueben)
*** 374 Members 48% male / 48% female
Posted about the mess at the east end of the Low Level Road (across from Rona) - part of the R2 RapidBus Construction
*** 41 individuals posted or commented on the FB page during September
Posted about the detour between Orwell St and Phibbs Exchange
*** 992 individuals viewed the page during Sep
Posted about the re-opened crosswalk (south of Orwell St) between Phibbs Exchange and the Iron Workers Bridge.
*** 6 posts in Sept
Posted about the Adanac Overpass Survey
*** Top Sep post: Accident at 1st and Fell
Upcoming for Oct:
Go By Bike Week
Facebook(Heather)
Facebook no longer supports links to news stories - this is a bummer
Sep 2023 Stats
374 Members 48% male / 48% female
41 individuals posted or commented on the FB page during September
992 individuals viewed the page during Sep
6 posts in Sept
Top Sep post: Accident at 1st and Fell
North Shore News
Stories in draft: Living Streets, Bike to Transit, Cloverley Traffic Plan
Plan to increase the writing team to 3 people including Duncan Wilcock and Sean Sallis-Lyon


*'''North Shore News'''
** Stories in draft: Living Streets, Bike to Transit, Cloverley Traffic Plan
** Plan to increase the writing team to 3 people including Duncan Wilcock and Sean Sallis-Lyon
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Schools - Paul Janzen
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
* West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.
* Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.
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===Group Rides - Who? ===
* Need an Organizer/coordinator
** also qualified Leads& Sweeps
* Why - Objectives
** HUB Evaluation rides
*** with Municipal staff & council along to show problems
*** use Lime or bike shop e-bikes loaners
** Exploration rides
*** group from committee finding possible routes
** Membership rides
*** familiarization people with safe routes on the north shore
* Destinations:
** Welch St bridge to Dundarave
** Maplewoods, Dollarton, Orwell, Lower Mtn Hwy, Brooksbank, Keith, MSP, Riverside loop
** Spirit Trail east of Seymour route - Will
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===Developers ===
*Currently active:
** West Van
*** '''Any????'''
**CNV
*** Capilano Mall
** DNV
*** Lynn Valley Safeway
*** Maplewoods Garden (SE of Old Dollarton & Riverside)
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===RCMP - ===
* Ask them about slow streets?
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===BC Ferries - Peter S===
* 24 March 2020 - Horseshoe Bay Terminal Development Plan Engagement Summary Report
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===Translink - Antje===
* Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
** Standing Bike locks are operational - free for 1st 24 hours!.
*** lock frame and one wheel. Look quite sturdy.
** Bike Boxes are still behind construction fence.
* Phibbs Exchange upgrades are still on hold.
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Social
===Social===
Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
*Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
Any and all are welcome
**Any and all are welcome

Revision as of 18:17, 1 November 2023

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


Goals & Objectives

  • Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - current Gaps Map
  • Recruiting - Fill vacant positions
  • Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
  • DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for events
  • Fall Go By Bike Week. Oct 16-29, 2023
    • Mon, Oct-16, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
      • Peter & Paul
    • Tue, Oct-17, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
      • ????
    • Wed, Oct-18, 7-9 AM - Grand Blvd & E 13th - CNV
      • ????


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

7 PM Mo Bot - Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure

Project Summary

TransLink is working with the Province to develop design guidelines for floating bus stops. There is an established province-wide working group that has been participating in the project for the last year.

TransLink is now inviting the City of North Vancouver to test some of the potential design interventions as a physical pilot project. The pilot stops in our community are on Esplanade and Forbes. TransLink would like to gather as much input from diverse stakeholders as possible and would like to invite interested HUB members from within CNV to participate in evaluating the pilot locations.

The pilot bus stops will be live in October-November 2023. Preliminary guidance is expected from TransLink in early 2024. All guidance is being developed within the context of the Victoria Human Rights ruling of the Pandora Street bus stop. Guidance is also informed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for accessible navigation infrastructure.

People who use alternative bikes (cargo, trikes, etc) would be particularly valuable to add to the mix.


No other updates for September

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • When is the next meeting??


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - Have a meeting with full Planning team Oct 6th.
    • Discuss when in development process it would be best for HUB input (currently getting designs too late for changes)
    • Review HUB's Top Priority DNV Corridors:
      • Main to Marine
      • 2nd Narrows to Lynn Valley
      • Lynn Valley to Lower Lonsdale
      • 2nd Narrows to Parkgate and Deep Cove
      • Edgemont to Lynn Valley
      • Capilano Corridor
    • Get update on ongoing projects
    • Safe routes for schools
    • 2024 Budget proposal
  • Mountain Highway Safety Study
    • Lynn Valley Town Centre to Hwy 1
    • Open house Oct 12th + Survey (till Oct 24th)
    • Plan to send a formal letter with comments.
  • Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
    • We responded with several issues
      • Project manager replied with, design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future. Sent reply this was not good enough.
      • Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
      • Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
      • The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
      • The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
    • Have asked for a follow up meeting.
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
  • Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
    • Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Hadden Drive to Westcot Rd Planned MUP

Westmount Road bike lane

  • work is still underway but the project is nearing completion. Paul has already noticed vehicles parking in the bike lane on Mathers Ave- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/9/95/Westmount_Rd_-_vehicles_in_bike_lane_Sept_2023.jpg
  • Paul has noted that the line marking at 31st/Marine junction presents a very awkward path and the island channelization (and warning drums) is not helpful. He feels that these combined with the half-signal configuration and poor sight distances along Marine Drive, have made this intersection more dangerous. We hope that this will be rectified during the planned improvements for the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive.

Bike training at West Van Elementary School

  • It is encouraging that West Van is funding bike training at a West Van Elementary School.

Informational Event on transportation/housing/climate

  • Positive Voices West Vancouver (PVWV) is hosting this public information event which will be a panel discussion with three panelists.
    • WHERE: Kiwanis Great Hall, 975 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. 6:30 -8:30 pm on 19 October
    • SPONSORS: PVWV and North Shore Community Resources.

Go by Bike Week

  • Paul and Peter plan to volunteer at the GBBW station at 13th and Argyle from 4-6 pm on 16 October.
  • We have invited Sean O'Sullivan to join us on an infrastructure bike ride during that week, possibly just before the GBBW station event.

Irwin Park School sidewalk rejected by Council

  • This previously approved and funded project was canceled by the Council at their 25 September meeting. This is a bad precedent for other active transportation projects, including bike lanes.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Phibbs Exchange
    • Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
      • North side of main will be walk-your-bike south and west of Phibb's exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
      • The connection between Orwell and south side of Main is via detour 1/2 block west - not sure when it will be reopened.
      • They are installing safety fence on south side of Main St east of overpass where the new MUP is adjacent to traffic lanes


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Posted about the mess at the east end of the Low Level Road (across from Rona) - part of the R2 RapidBus Construction
    • Posted about the detour between Orwell St and Phibbs Exchange
    • Posted about the re-opened crosswalk (south of Orwell St) between Phibbs Exchange and the Iron Workers Bridge.
    • Posted about the Adanac Overpass Survey
    • Upcoming for Oct:
      • Go By Bike Week
  • Facebook(Heather)
    • Facebook no longer supports links to news stories - this is a bummer
    • Sep 2023 Stats
      • 374 Members 48% male / 48% female
      • 41 individuals posted or commented on the FB page during September
      • 992 individuals viewed the page during Sep
      • 6 posts in Sept
      • Top Sep post: Accident at 1st and Fell
  • North Shore News
    • Stories in draft: Living Streets, Bike to Transit, Cloverley Traffic Plan
    • Plan to increase the writing team to 3 people including Duncan Wilcock and Sean Sallis-Lyon


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
  • Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.



Social

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