Meeting Summary: February 12, 2015: Difference between revisions

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#* sidewalks will be open throughout
#* sidewalks will be open throughout
#* about one week to complete each 200 m section
#* about one week to complete each 200 m section
#* will be a full paved lane through construcion zone
#* will be a full paved lane through construction zone
#* after working hours road will be open for cars and bicycles one-way traffic (bikes as well)
#* after working hours road will be open for cars and bicycles one-way traffic (bikes as well)
#* work Monday to Saturday so road open Sunday
#* work Monday to Saturday so road open Sunday
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#* a suggestion to contact Vancouver Coastal Health about our concerns
#* a suggestion to contact Vancouver Coastal Health about our concerns
#* 2-way bike lane on one side (east)is one possibility - to do this, removing one side of parking not needed (1.8m on each lane currently)
#* 2-way bike lane on one side (east)is one possibility - to do this, removing one side of parking not needed (1.8m on each lane currently)
# Kings Mill Walk Park Master Plan
#* we are invited to be a stakeholder so need a volunteer
#* going to raise the level so bike paths would be integrated
# Ironworkers Memorial bridge update
#* east side is now open and we are pleased

Revision as of 01:48, 19 February 2015

  1. Attendance : Peter, Antje, Nelson, Heather, Don, Nick, Bill, Tony, Fiona, Sheldon, Dennis and Guest: Steve Billington, Community Liaison Officer, Water and Liquid Waste Depts, Metro Vancouver
  2. Capilano water main replacement - transportation impacts (Steve Billington)
    • 2m diameter pipe from dam to Edgemont blvd along Capilano Rd
    • 200m work zones - will be detours (Highland Blvd) around them – no cyclists in work zones during working hours
    • sidewalks will be open throughout
    • about one week to complete each 200 m section
    • will be a full paved lane through construction zone
    • after working hours road will be open for cars and bicycles one-way traffic (bikes as well)
    • work Monday to Saturday so road open Sunday
    • transit will be diverted by a shuttle bus with bike racks
    • biggest impact Oct Nov and Dec
    • cyclists can go by flag persons
    • will have a painted bike lane after construction (both side? not sure he will check on this)
    • will be community and public meetings
    • plan to reach Edgemont Blvd at end of year
    • is already a newer pipe further south along Caplino Road
    • we suggest bike facility on Sunset Blvd which will also be one of the detour routes
    • we suggest considering removing parked cars on Sunset Blvd but then traffic will go to fast
    • Antje suggests plastic bollards along Highland Blvd
  3. Lynn Valley Town Centre public realm draft guidelines
    • letter drafted and will be sent in this week to DNV staff with copies to council
    • a question arose if should it be to urban planners not district?
    • the current plan is the worst design for cylists
    • what about sharing the road completely?
    • a suggestion to contact Vancouver Coastal Health about our concerns
    • 2-way bike lane on one side (east)is one possibility - to do this, removing one side of parking not needed (1.8m on each lane currently)
  4. Kings Mill Walk Park Master Plan
    • we are invited to be a stakeholder so need a volunteer
    • going to raise the level so bike paths would be integrated
  5. Ironworkers Memorial bridge update
    • east side is now open and we are pleased