March 2024

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In Attendance

Colin, Vince, Dragana, Andrew, Collen, Leon

Report of the Co-Chair (Andrew)

• Noted work on St. John's St MUP is continuing. Scope includes raised crossings, bollards, high-quality lighting and seating. More advanced & premium infrastructure than existing Murry St MUP.
• At last meeting, Port Moody's Transportation Committee focused on accessibility of the city.
• Action item: Andrew to contact Port Moody regarding future plans

Report of the Co-Chair (Colin)

• Noted there may be opportunity for collaboration between Metro Vancouver and HUB along Coquitlam Watermain #4
• Action item: Colin to contact Navdeep regarding Metro Vancouver contact

Report of the Infrastructure Lead (Vince)

• Vince met with some key stakeholders to discuss opportunities to further bolster bike projects, as well as potential for a delegation to Council
• Action item: HUB to prepare delegation to Coquitlam council
• Action item: Andrew to ask Port Moody Elementary PAC to write letter thanking Port Moody for St. John's MUP

Report of the Trails & Greenways Representative (Leon)

• Noted Fraser Mills development is proposing a linear greenway on the Fraser River parallel to United. However, this is slated for 2033.
• Action Item: Colin to send out link to survey to membership requesting public provide input that greenway timing be advanced ASAP

Elections

• Colin unanimously re-elected as Co-Chair
• Andrew unanimously re-elected as Co-Chair
• Vince unanimously re-elected as Infrastructure Lead
• Leon unanimously re-elected as Trails & Greenways Representative

New Items

Budget

• Noted $600 can be used for first aid course.
• Action: Colin to confirm with Cathy to confirm course eligibility

Committee Assessment Ride

• Noted committee intends to pursue this. Several members will become certified ride leaders at next month's HUB event.

Nelson St Greenway

• Noted Nelson St Greenway project has launched, pledging protected bike lanes between Mackin Park and Blue Mountain Park
• Action item: Colin to post to Facebook pages & ask Cathy to send to membership.

Elections

• Colin unanimously re-elected as Co-Chair
• Andrew unanimously re-elected as Co-Chair
• Vince unanimously re-elected as Infrastructure Lead
• Leon unanimously re-elected as Trails & Greenways Representative