February 2021

In attendance

Andrew, Colleen, Colin, Dragana, Kathryn, Helen, Vince, Leon

Mission refection

HUB's mission is to get more people cycling more often.

Committee priorities defined in our 2021 Action Plan

1. Improve our relationships with municipalities.

-- Not just municipalities. Also Metro, Translink, MOTI

1. Improve committee focus.
2. Improve our visibility in the community.

-- developer groups, cycling clubs, etc

Colony Farm <-> Port Mann connector path meeting follow-up

This pathway has at least three connections to Colony Farm. It is potentially very valuable. Leon went to the site and developed some idea of what's possible. It's not an easy connection. Grades around the Coquitlam river. Drainage. Leon is interested in integrating the underpass into Colony Farm. Does it belong to MOTI? Lights under the overpass would be nice, some art, etc. And clean it up. This would be a very good thing to ask for. The connection with United Boulevard is not that easy. There is currently no plan to widen the bridge. This is the biggest hurdle. Leon mentioned that the existing intersection is not very good for pedestrians to cross. This is going to need fixing. Consultant who came in, WSP, were looking for a plan. Vince had the impression that there is no definite funding yet. Leon asked about removing the little grade just west of the Coquitlam river by extending the path down the hill a bit. Maquabeak Park Trail upgrade is also planned. Drainage etc. Leon thinks it is the Coquitlam planners we need to talk to regarding integration with Coquitlam roads (United, Shaughnessy/ Argue) That is a conservation area. The highway has an easement that this pathway may fall within. Jeff Leigh was at the meeting. He is going to forward some notes to Vince which Andrew can add to the minutes and share with the group. Colin: Can we ask for a specific list of stuff like lighting, pavement, concrete dividers, etc at this stage? Vince says they talked about grades, sightlines, width but not lighting. There has been no money committed to the actual project (we suspect). So if there is an existing design to start with the money might follow. Action item: Let's wait until we get Jeff Leigh's notes and then consider what recommendations to make.

20 in 20 follow-up

[1] Colleen sent Dragana a contact with Tri-Cities Offroad Association Dragana combined information from Aaron Dixon and Evan Hammer regarding our 2020 Quick Fix campaign.

UnGap the Map update

Dragana created a beautiful interactive map [2]

Coquitlam bike parking policy changes

[3] Office and bike parking regulation changes. New requirements for more bike parking in office buildings etc. New requirements for six bike parking spaces per entrance. Mandating end of trip facilities Mandating bike maintenance facilities for new developments Burquitlam office space is coming Glen office space is coming

More news from Colin

Coq want to do more consultation with Urban development Institute (a developer focus group). Colin has offered to try and get them to consult HUB too. Andrew to forward the email Colin sent to everyone. coquitlam.ca => Stay Connected [4] There are going to be some large land assemblies coming up, many opportunities for cycling infrastructure.

Woodland Park development update

Andrew went to a focus group

Let's try and get muni representatives to come our March meeting

Andrew to contact Port Moody first. Vince will contact PoCo regarding availability. Bonita Zarillo (Coquitlam) would be a good person to talk to since there is an important meeting coming up. Colin to look into this.

Any other business

1. CP Rail planned a road adjacent to United. It was supposed to be a CP road but they want to cancel that.
2. Maybe we could ask for it to be used as a bike route?
3. This is exactly what we've been lobbying for for many years.
4. Colin will send some email around and get back to the group.
5. Helen asked about Tri-Cities News ads. Andrew to follow up

Coquitlam: infrastructure updates

1. Lougheed MUP finished from Chilko to Dewdney.
2. King Albert overpass finished too. It's lovely.
3. Mariner connector, west side. Super.
4. Coquitlam Center Mall south entrance: First protected bike lane in Coquitlam

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1. Port Moody OCP survey is extended until February 14th.

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