Hot Spots
District of North Vancouver
Welch Street Improvements
Location:
Bridge Street east from Park Royal through Bridge Road and Welch Street into North Vancouver
Issues:
The DWV is working with the Squamish Nation about incorporating the Spirit Trail from Park Royal along Bridge Road, then along Welch Street into North Vancouver. In addition to the Spirit Trail, there will be possible enhancements to the roadway, a controlled intersection at Lower Capilano Road and Welch Street. The issues are:
- Make sure that in addition to the Spirit Trail there are provisions made for commuter cyclists and road riders (e.g. bike lanes north/south on Bridge Road, east/west on Welch Street)
- Make sure there are provisions for bikers to activate the “controlled signals” at the intersection of Lower Capilano Road and Welch Street
- Improved paving to eliminate the pot-holes and cracks that currently exist
- Widen the road way to make it easier for cars and cyclist to co-exist.
- Ensure DNV embraces the changes made on Bridge St, Bridge Rd and Welch St and continue these improvements into North Vancouver
NS-VACC Objectives:
Advocate for the proper resolution of the issues above.
Capilano Road Improvements
Location:
Capilano Road between Fullerton and Hwy 1
Issue:
- Construction is already under way
- Highlights of the project include (taken from the web site at http://www.dnv.org/capilanoroad)"
- Reduction of a sharp curve in the roadway, which will reduce the risk of collisions and promote more consistent travel speeds;
- Addition of standard street lighting to improve visibility for all users;
- Installation of a traffic signal at 21st Street to facilitate safer vehicle access, allow for safer pedestrian crossings, and facilitate signal coordination;
- Reconstruction and widening of sidewalks on the east side, and construction of sidewalks at key locations on the west side;
- Construction of separate bicycle lanes on both sides of Capilano Road to reduce conflicts between drivers and cyclists and ensure safer travel for cyclists;
- Replacement of sections of storm sewers and watermains underneath Capilano Road; and
- Rehabilitation of the pavement along the roadway.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- Obtain comprehensive description of the plan for review - are they in line with our objectives?
Access to Capilano University and LSCR
Location:
- Description and map
Issue:
- What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
- What do we advocate for it?
Marine Drive: Lions Gate to Bewicke
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Spirit Trail at Mosquito Ck
Location:
description and google map?
Issue: What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Trail between Tatlow Ave and Capilano Rd
Location:
At the north end of Tatlow Ave is a convenient trail that connects to Capilano Road opposite Graveley St. The trail is rumoured to be off limits to bicycles (certainly the trail east of Tatlow is, and is signed as such). This is a perfect connector for bicycle traffic coming from Marine Drive to Capilano Road.
Issue:
- Need to confirm that this is not off limits to bicycles. If so this is just a short cut.
- Access to the trail from Graveley St requires crossing Capilano Rd at a busy spot. A signal or a tunnel would help.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- Sign and maintain it as a bike route
- Safe crossing of Capilano Rd
City of North Vancouver
Signal at Lonsdale and 27th
Location:
Intersection of Lonsdale Ave and 27th St
Issue:
- 27th St is a designated bicycle route but the signal is only accessible to pedestrians on the north side of 27th St. If you are east bound on a bicycle then you must either chance a crossing on a notoriously busy street or cross 27th and ride up on the sidewalk to access the signal. This is dangerous and inconvenient.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- Need a bike accessible signal button or sweet spot on the south side of 27th
Discussion
- This was introduced and briefly discussed at the March 2010 JBAC meeting. Response was "...that the City cannot afford this as a Capital item, but it could be done if there is re-development in the vicinity or when the lights need refurbishment."
Two-way Cycling on 25th St
Location:
25th St next to the Upper Levels between Ridgeway Ave and Westview Dr
Issue:
- 25th St is a perfect connector between Westview Dr and the trail between Tempe Glen and 25th. Current bike route diverts to 27th which takes the rider several blocks out of his way and introduces hills.
- Creating a proper 2-way bike lane along 25th St makes the most sense for a connector route between Lynn Valley and Westview centres, which is one of the objectives of the Master Bicycle Plan.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- Lobby to get 2-way bike lanes along 25th St
Trail Connecting Tempe Glen Dr and 25th St
Location:
Between Tempe Glen Dr and 25th St next to the Upper Levels
Issue:
- The trail can get really muddy, overgrown and dangerous.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- Needs to be improved, preferably with a gravel road grade or paved.
West Vancouver
Bayridge and Mathers
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
Pave connector trail
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Bridge between Ambleside and Park Royal
Location:
This is a small bridge between the fields at Ambleside and the western end of Park Royal South. It is often used by people parking in the Park Royal lot and using the fields in Ambleside.
Issues:
- The east side approach got very muddy and was repaired with a river gravel that does not compact and is treacherous on a bicycle.
- The approach trail is not wheelchair friendly and can get slick and muddy for bicycles.
- The parking lot gets used by people using the fields and crossing the bridge. There is a "desire line" that has worn down the grass directly from the lot to the bridge. There should be steps or similar put in to accommodate this traffic.
NS-VACC Objectives:
- The river gravel needs to be removed and replaced with proper road grade or crushed gravel that will compact correctly and not roll under the wheels of a bicycle.
- The approach trail should be regraded and covered with road grade or crushed gravel or, better yet, paved for wheelchair access.
- Steps from parking lot should be built.
Entrance to Spirit Trail at Park Royal
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Spirit Trail at 13th/West Van
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
14th street at Duchess
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
Bad sight lines Need fuller description
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Marine Drive & Taylor Way onto Lions Gate Bridge
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Upper Levels Capilano/Pacific entrance
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?
Cleveland Dam crossing into British Properties
Location:
description and google map?
Issue:
What is wrong?
NS-VACC Objectives:
What do we advocate for it?