2024-07-04 Summary
HUB North Shore Committee meeting July 4, 2024
Attending; Don (chair), Peter, Fiona, Derrick, Paul S., Helen Van dear Heide, Rhonda; Paul J, Stewart, Rueben (online),
Agenda additions - none
Events
Earth Day event - CNV - was held Sat, April 20th in Moodyville Park.
Thanks to Blake, Erika, Finn, Kira, Derrick & Cathy for making this event a success.
1st annual Bike Festival - City hall Plaza, June 1st Sponsored by DNV, CNV, ICBC & North Shore Safety Council yes (need 4 people): Heather, Sophia, Erika 10-12: 12-2pm: Can't: Don, Paul J, Duncan There is confusion as to wether this station is part of GBBW. Paul J has contacted An Hoang for clarification.
Spring Go By Bike Week, June 3-9, 2024. Celebrations stations (2 per station): Mon, June 3, 4-6pm:, 13th & Argyle (Ambleside) - DWV: Peter + Paul S Sat June 1 9:30-12:30 Civic Plaza North Van??? Sat June 1 12 pm-2:40 Civic Plaza North Van??? Thu, Jun 6, 6:15-9am: Lions Gate Hospital - Coastal Health: need 2 people DNV & CNV - see Bike Festival above Asked Brendon to provide eCargo bikes Distribute GBBW posters - libraries, bike stores, coffee shops Don, Derrick, ???
Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - Sat June 15th need 4 people for 2 shifts: yes: Stewart, ??? Can't: Don, Mike Asked Brendon to provide eCargo bike Cargo Bike race - June?
Shipyards 5th birthday - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00 will need 6 people for 3 shifts: Don, Paul J, ??? Asked Brendon to provide eCargo bike
City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary)
No updates
First Nations - Kira
First Nations have been contacted but no response as of yet.
District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart
Stewart provided updates as noted in the agenda.
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
Peter updated us on various topics. Also here is Paul's summary of the April 12 meeting of the Howe Sound Biosphere meeting highlighted by discussions of a MUP from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler:
https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a5/2024-04-12_Howe_Sound_Forum_Draft_Report.pdf
- Note this group is comprised of reps from First Nations, DWV Mayor and other municipal officials, 2 MLA's, MP and others.
Also Peter noted there will be a 7 May Environment Committee meeting that is open tp anyone interested. The time of the meeting is 4:30 p.m. and the location is the Cedar Room, 3rd floor of West Vancouver Community Centre. Through his work with DWV Environment Committee Peter would like to bring a motion to council that they explore funding:
- Additional protected bike lanes (currently a scant 25 metres
- Updates to the Mobility plan.
- E-scooter trials.
- Cycling route map updates.
Paul J brought up an opportunity that Cathy made us aware of: DWV is looking to add people to the Planning Committee:
https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/committees-groups/volunteer-board-or-committee
Deadline for apps May 31.
There were discussions surrounding potential improvements to the right angle turn on Spirit Trail near Park Royal where it passes beside Cap river and under the railway bridge. Peter says DWV are aware of potential collisions and are seeking a solution. Installing mirrors as are in place at Mosquito creek was suggested as a potential remedy.
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
MOTI has asked for an assessment of the performance of their maintenance contractor Miller Capilano
Paul J will submit a response based on feedback from our meeting.
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
Mike mentioned that Strava has a major initiative to provide cycling data termed Strava Metro not related to HUB establishing a "club" on Strava.
North Shore News New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists E-scooters legal in North Vancouver for four more years
Schools - Paul Janzen
Spring session is at midpoint.L