Meeting Summary: September 2, 2010

Attendance: Peter (chairing), John, Antje, Richard, Dianne, Fiona

1. Lions Gate Bridge (LGB) bike route plans (Peter)
   • Peter sent a list of concerns to MoT project manager and received replies, forwarded them to Yahoo email list
   • Issue 1: shared bike/transit lanes on Marine Dr westbound from Capilano Road, eliminating existing bike lane; we want to retain bike lane
   • Issue 2: multi-use path going west from Capilano Bridge to Taylor Way narrows too much; we want a wheelchair accessible ramp down to 6th St
   • Issue 3: shared bike/car/transit lane eastbound on Marine Dr.to Capilan Road, worse than current wide paved shoulder; we want bike lane
   • Issue 4: southbound access to Lions Gate bridge, looks like there is a gap between Capilano Bridge and Lions Gate Bridge; we need a designated multi-use path
   • Issue 5: ramp connection to Lions Gate (west access) is one way; we need two-way designation
   • Issue 6: remove sign at east bound exit path that indicates two-way cycle traffic is possible; we want sign allowing only one-way cycling
   • Issue 7: cycling on cloverleaf and cross West Van car lanes to get to south bound path; we decided to drop this issue
   • Issue 8: water pooling on multi-use path under Lions Gate Bridge (east, on Squamish land); we want this fixed
   • Issue 9: we want more signage for way-finding

The meeting was pleased with plans to improve lighting on the multi-use pathway for southbound access to the LGB, improvement to the northboud exit and investigating drainage issues at the southern end of the LGB.

1. • Action: Peter to set up meeting with MoT on site, invite DWV and DNV transportation planners (Brent Dozzi, Jeremy Rennie)
   • Action: Peter to to find out more about the proposed shared bike/transit lanes on Marine Dr: will they be only transit, no cars at any time? The lanes are labelled shared bike/car lane on MoT map.
2. North Vancouver JBAC meeting recap (Antje)
   • Antje and Fiona attended Sep 1 JBAC meeting and summarized the cycling improvements in CNV and DNV
     • list improvements here
3. North Vancouver Bike Masterplan review
   • JBAC will have a workshop on Dec 1 for the review
   • VACC should do our own review of the current plan and submit comments to JBAC
   • Action: Antje to set up meeting for a VACC group to review current masterplan
4. VACC representation on JBAC
   • It was discussed at the Sep 1 JBAC meeting to formalize VACC communication/representation on JBAC, but no decision was taken and the matter will likely make it to the next JBAC meeting in November
   • non-voting seat on JBAC would be good so we can participate in meeting (not just observe) and receive reports from CNV and DNV
   • no designated person as the VACC committee would like to send person best informed/qualified for the issues on the JBAC agenda
   • Action: Jay to write letter to JBAC explaining our position
5. Capilano University access (Antje)
   • DNV/Capilano University will build multi-use paved path up the east side of Lillooet Rd to Lillooet Place, from there path follows current gravel path up to the sportsplex
   • path will be asphalt, two-way with line in the middle
   • they are also planning to faciliate crossing of Lillooet Rd at the intersection with Old Lillooet Rd
   • DNV doesn't want to put in crosswalk across Lillooet Rd by Lillooet Place because of short distance to signals at Old Lillooet Rd
   • Action: Antje to draft comments/positive response on plan and get feedback from Yahoo email list; then send them to DNV, JBAC
6. SeaBus facilities for bikes (Tamiko)
   • Tamiko sent email to Translink, no response yet
   • Action: Tamiko to follow up if no response soon
7. Second Narrows bridge (John)
   • park issue of one-way vs. two-way travel for now, look at short-term issues first: path maintenance, signage, paint to better designate bike routes
   • signage at north end of IWMB for nearby local destinations and attractions e.g. Main Street, Seymour Parkway, Dollarton Highway, CapU, Deep Cove, Lynn Canyon, Park & Tilford shopping etc
   • signage at north end of IWMB to nearby designated bike routes such as Mtn Hwy + ?
   • signage along cycling routes
   • street pavement painting where required (routes along Highway 1)
   • crossing pavement painting such as elephant feet (Main St & ??) intersection to east of north end of IWMB)
   • crossing signal request buttons at suitable locations for cyclists (various in tandem with other local crossings)
   • sidewalk & shared pathway maintenance including foliage clearing & proper let-ins
   • other low budget items that arise
   • liaison with other parties
   • Action: John to develop plan for signage etc., send to Yahoo email list for review
   • Action: John to communicate with Vancouver and Burnaby VACC committees
8. VACC letter to North Shore Mayors & Councils on funding from province, costs/benefits of cycling infrastructure (Antje)
   • Action: Antje to draft letter
9. Wiki improvements/updates (John)
   • Action: John to find out North Shore contact details (cycling hotline) and set up page on wiki
10. Keith Road Greenway
    • Public Workshop on Saturday, September 11, 9:30am-noon
    • Action: Fiona to send out notice to Yahoo email list about meeting
    • Action: Fiona to attend meeting
11. Next group ride: Sep 9 at 6pm, Peter will lead a ride at North Shore end of Lions Gate Bridge, meeting point: White Spot parking lot
    • Action: Peter to send out notice to Yahoo email list
12. Next meeting: Thursday October 7 at 6pm

Summary of action items

• Lions Gate Bridge
  • Peter to set up meeting with MoT on site, invite DWV and DNV transportation planners (Brent Dozzi, Jeremy Rennie)
  • Peter to to find out more about the proposed shared bike/transit lanes on Marine Dr: will they be only transit, no cars at any time? The lanes are labelled shared bike/car lane on MoT map.
• North Vancouver Bike Masterplan review: Antje to set up meeting for a VACC group to review current masterplan
• VACC representation on JBAC: Jay to write letter to JBAC explaining our position
• Capilano University access: Antje to draft comments/positive response on plan and get feedback from Yahoo email list; then send them to DNV, JBAC
• SeaBus facilities for bikes: Tamiko to follow up if no response soon
• Second Narrows bridge
  • John to develop plan for signage and other improvements at North Van end of bridge, send to Yahoo email list for review
  • John to communicate with Vancouver and Burnaby VACC committees
• VACC letter to North Shore Mayors & Councils on funding for cycling infrastructure: Antje to draft letter
• Wiki improvements: John to find out North Shore contact details (cycling hotline) and set up page on wiki
• Keith Road Greenway
  • Fiona to send out notice to Yahoo email list about meeting
  • Fiona to attend meeting
• August Group Ride: Peter to send out notice to Yahoo email list