Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016
- Attendance: Giacomo, Peter S (Chair),Fiona, Brian, Diana, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
- Summer monthly meeting break
- It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
- Review of recent events
- Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
- MEC on 28 May – 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
- Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The odeo only had a couple of kids.
- Photo at the start of the 3 km ride - see 27 June 2016 upload at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Special:ListFiles
- BTWW station at north end of lions Gate Bridge narrows bridge on 2 June
- BTWW station at north end of 2nd narrows bridge on 31 May 4-6 pm
- Peter counted
- 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped including MLA Jane Thornthwaite,
- No new memberships were obtained.
- Space was crowded with room for only 2 tents unless setup could in future be further back from sidewalk.
- More signage or balloon upstream on the bridge would help to advertise the station.
- stopped by
D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped4-6 pm – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships
- Review and planning for upcoming events: Lynn Valley Days (18 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and - Caribbean Days (15 min)
- Municipalities
CNV Update (10 min)
- Spirit Trail tunnel
- East Keith and Grand Boulevard
- DNV & MOTI Update (10 min Antje, Giacomo)
- Lower Lynn Interchanges
- Ironworkers Memorial Bridge directional signage
- DNV parking policy
- Public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange
- DWV Update (15 min Peter)
- Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension up for approval at Council on 13 June
- HUB letter on uphill bike lanes on 15th and 21st Streets
- Delegation to Council on AAA bike lanes
A. new: Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
B. Peter,
C. Summer break – will have July & Aug meetings.
D. Recent events:
D.I. Gleneagles – not many attended, due to weather, 1 new member.
D.II. MEC – 20-40 people due to weather, 3 new memberships.
D.III. Bike day in Canada – 20+ folks on rides including City/District councillors & N Van MLA. Rodeo only had a couple of kids.
D.IV. B2WW 2nd narrows – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships.
D.IV.a) Jane Hartwick – Seymour MLA stopped by.
D.IV.b) Crowded => only 2 tents or setup further back from sidewalk
D.IV.c) More signage on bridge. Balloons.
D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped
D.V. West Van Community day – disorganized & spread out, ~30 people.
D.V.a) Next year need a higher traffic location, possibly near spirit trail?
E. Up Coming:
E.I. Lynn Valley Days (18-Jun) – Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, Fred 2-4
E.II. Canada Day (1-July):
E.II.a) Stickers – need ideas, 10 reasons to ride, Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork
E.II.b) Don to register for parade & booth
E.III. We will skip Caribbean days & Harmony Arts
E.IV. Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
E.IV.a) Don to get us registered
E.IV.b) tTy to get a location near bike rodeo & obsession
E.V. Bike to shop day (13 Aug)
E.VI. FraserFest 28-Aug – Melissa(organizer) – need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
E.VI.a) From Vanier park over 2nd narrows to 1st nations event @ Ambleside and back via 1st narrows.
E.VII. CNV -
E.VII.a) requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel
E.VII.b) no updates on E & W Keith.
E.VIII. DNV -
E.VIII.a) 21st June mtg with MLAs - Bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
E.VIII.b) Cap road bike lanes – investigate
E.VIII.c) J Porter – more signage for one way on 2nd narrows
E.VIII.d) Developing a parking policy – for new town centres & new developments.
E.IX. DWV
E.IX.a) Public Hearing on Mon 13th, Ambleside to Lawson
E.IX.a.i) Council is onside, but parking lobby is pushing back
E.IX.a.ii) Tony – will speak for HUB.
E.IX.b) Working on 15th & 21st uphill cycle lanes