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*'''East Keith''' |
*'''East Keith''' |
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− | ** Staff are conducting a |
+ | ** Staff are conducting a [https://letstalk.cnv.org/cloverley-neighbourhood-traffic-safety-improvements safety study on East Keith from Sutherland down to Brooksbank] |
**Sent letter to CNV staff re: pinch point at Heywood and the downhill bike lane. Response: consultant providing a review of delineator installations. They'll get back to us. They're actively installing delineators in the city. |
**Sent letter to CNV staff re: pinch point at Heywood and the downhill bike lane. Response: consultant providing a review of delineator installations. They'll get back to us. They're actively installing delineators in the city. |
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*'''Grand Blvd''' |
*'''Grand Blvd''' |
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**Posts installed at intersections to make the previously north-bound car lane on W Grand a bicycle lane |
**Posts installed at intersections to make the previously north-bound car lane on W Grand a bicycle lane |
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− | *'''Ridgeway''' |
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− | **As part of schoolchildren safety measure, 30 km/h zone has been extended, with signs installed. |
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− | *'''Esplanade Update''' |
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− | **Community engagement has ended. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021 |
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*'''City Priority Routes''' |
*'''City Priority Routes''' |
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**'''Phase 1''' |
**'''Phase 1''' |
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***1st Street (almost complete) |
***1st Street (almost complete) |
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+ | **** >> Looks great - submitted for HUB infrastructure award |
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+ | **** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0pEuDTsYFE&feature=youtu.be Great side-by-side before/after ride though video by Roy S (Consultant)] |
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***Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan) |
***Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan) |
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− | ***Jones |
+ | ***Jones from 22 up to 24th |
+ | **** Discussed access to 24th between Westview and Jones |
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**'''Phase 2''' |
**'''Phase 2''' |
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− | ***Esplanade |
+ | ***Esplanade |
+ | ****Community engagement has ended. |
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+ | **** Detailed design started, more engagement spring 2021 |
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+ | **** Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021 |
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+ | **** >> Why not use 2nd as bike route - need to speak with Danial Watson |
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+ | **** '''AI''': Dana will raise this???? |
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***Midtown Connector to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th? |
***Midtown Connector to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th? |
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***Upper Levels Greenway East |
***Upper Levels Greenway East |
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*ITC - Dana & Jonathan |
*ITC - Dana & Jonathan |
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+ | ** Public can listen, but not participate in ITC meetings. |
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− | ** |
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+ | ** '''AI''': Dana and Jonathan to share HUB input with ITC |
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=== District of North Vancouver - Sibylle/Fred === |
=== District of North Vancouver - Sibylle/Fred === |
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** Meeting with Ingrid on January 19 to go over HUB priorities. |
** Meeting with Ingrid on January 19 to go over HUB priorities. |
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** Meeting with Ingrid January 26 on upper Lynn Valley Rd. uphill protected bike path currently in the design stage. |
** Meeting with Ingrid January 26 on upper Lynn Valley Rd. uphill protected bike path currently in the design stage. |
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− | * also ask about budget for missing Wayfinding signage |
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− | *Other |
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− | ** DNV did not buy bike path sweeper in 2020 due to Covid, but not sure if it is in the 2021 budget request. |
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− | ** Started discussion of adding protection to bike lanes on Mountain south of the Hwy Overpass |
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− | ** Draft designs for a MUP on east and west side of Mountian Hwy north of the overpass. |
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike=== |
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike=== |
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− | * Separated bike lane on Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay - https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/transport-raods/docs/major-projects/horseshoe-bay-streetscape/190819HSBStreetscapeDisplayBoards.pdf |
+ | * Separated bike lane on Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay - [https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/transport-raods/docs/major-projects/horseshoe-bay-streetscape/190819HSBStreetscapeDisplayBoards.pdf Display boards] |
− | **http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/c/c6/Message_from_a_concerned_citizen_2020-12-08.pdf |
+ | **[http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/c/c6/Message_from_a_concerned_citizen_2020-12-08.pdf Concerned itizen's letter] |
− | **http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/2/26/Uni-directional_bike_lane_guidelines.pdf |
+ | **[http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/2/26/Uni-directional_bike_lane_guidelines.pdf BC Design Guide] |
− | **http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/f/f6/Royal_Ave_-_2_cars_parked_on_roll_curb_with_measurements_2021-01-13_IMG_3268.jpg |
+ | **[http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/f/f6/Royal_Ave_-_2_cars_parked_on_roll_curb_with_measurements_2021-01-13_IMG_3268.jpg Picture 1] |
− | **http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/e9/Royal_Ave_-_wider_bike_lane_with_measurerments_2021-01-13_IMG_3270.jpg |
+ | **[http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/e9/Royal_Ave_-_wider_bike_lane_with_measurerments_2021-01-13_IMG_3270.jpg Picture 2] |
+ | ** >> The bikelanes & buffer are too narrow, mountable curb allows cars to park in buffer. |
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+ | ** '''AI''': Liaisons to do what??? |
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* Meeting with West Vancouver police department on 7 January. |
* Meeting with West Vancouver police department on 7 January. |
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+ | ** Crash stats in police records - Cyclist at fault/partially in ~50% |
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− | * Meeting with DWV councillors. |
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+ | ** Focus one protecting the elderly. Especially on/crossing Bellevue. |
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+ | ** Cyclists are getting tickets and warnings, but much less than drivers. Seems they are fair to cyclists. |
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+ | ** West Van has been using "Bait bikes", with good results. |
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+ | * >> Discussed removing more parking on ab st to allow separated bike & pedestrian paths. |
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+ | ** Moving the police station freed up at least 22 parking spaces, and the addition of lots of free public parking under Grovener building, should compensate for the ## removed for separated facilities. |
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+ | ** >> '''AI''': Liaisons to confirm #s and prepare propose for Staff & council |
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=== MOTI - Antje/Don=== |
=== MOTI - Antje/Don=== |
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** Mountain Hwy Interchange |
** Mountain Hwy Interchange |
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*** HUB feedback to action items from active transportation safety audit - most items are good, but the consultant missed a few issues |
*** HUB feedback to action items from active transportation safety audit - most items are good, but the consultant missed a few issues |
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+ | **** >> Salop Tail Access from SB Mtn Hwy is too sharp. |
**** >> They have ground down the curb to improve this a bit |
**** >> They have ground down the curb to improve this a bit |
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**** >> '''AI:''' Liaisons to discuss with DNV adding protection to bikelane so bollards can be removed. |
**** >> '''AI:''' Liaisons to discuss with DNV adding protection to bikelane so bollards can be removed. |
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*** 4m MUP along westbound Mtn Hwy offramp problematic as shown in design |
*** 4m MUP along westbound Mtn Hwy offramp problematic as shown in design |
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− | **** >>MoTI will send details and try to address concerns |
+ | **** >> MoTI will send details and try to address concerns |
+ | *** Sandbar in cycle shoulder on East side of Hwy1 |
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+ | **** >> shared pictures with MoTI, they will investigate case and possible solutions |
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* BC Economic Recovery funding - for MoTI - [https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TRAN0171-002052 Press Release] |
* BC Economic Recovery funding - for MoTI - [https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TRAN0171-002052 Press Release] |
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**** 2m Bikelane next to 2m sidewalk NB on Capilano Rd (1.8+1.8 north of bridge) |
**** 2m Bikelane next to 2m sidewalk NB on Capilano Rd (1.8+1.8 north of bridge) |
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**** 2M Bikelane next to existing sidewalk SB on Capilano Rd |
**** 2M Bikelane next to existing sidewalk SB on Capilano Rd |
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− | **** missing connection to Hugo Ray connector via North side onramp |
+ | **** >> missing connection to Hugo Ray connector via North side onramp |
***** '''AI:''' Liaisons to ask them to add Hugo Ray connection |
***** '''AI:''' Liaisons to ask them to add Hugo Ray connection |
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Revision as of 15:56, 16 January 2021
Starting in February 2021 HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings will change to the first Thursday of every month, still at at 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Attendees: Erika, Fred, Paul S, Rhiannon, Peter S, Tove, Sibylle, Dana, Antje, Don, Mike
General
- HUB 2020 Infrastructure award submission
- West 1st/2nd - Done
Goals & Objectives
- 2021 Goals Setting
- Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways - next steps
- will work on these in Feb Meeting
- Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
- Communications group has had a couple meeting focusing on objectives, messages and target audience.
- Hope to have a plan for next meeting
- Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways - next steps
City of North Vancouver - Erika/Heather
- Staff Bike Around
- We had a bike around with 2 members of staff on Dec 17th: Chesterfield, East 4th/3rd, Queensbury, East and West Keith, 2nd/1st St, Mackay MUP, Larson and Jones.
- Showed the good, the bad and the ugly! Praised them re: 1st St.
- 1st Street
- Staff ride-around on Dec 17 included this segment. Paint and stencils are forthcoming (spring).
- Let us know how this project is working for you
- East Keith
- Staff are conducting a safety study on East Keith from Sutherland down to Brooksbank
- Sent letter to CNV staff re: pinch point at Heywood and the downhill bike lane. Response: consultant providing a review of delineator installations. They'll get back to us. They're actively installing delineators in the city.
- Grand Blvd
- Posts installed at intersections to make the previously north-bound car lane on W Grand a bicycle lane
- City Priority Routes
- Phase 1
- 1st Street (almost complete)
- >> Looks great - submitted for HUB infrastructure award
- Great side-by-side before/after ride though video by Roy S (Consultant)
- Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan)
- Jones from 22 up to 24th
- Discussed access to 24th between Westview and Jones
- 1st Street (almost complete)
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Esplanade
- Community engagement has ended.
- Detailed design started, more engagement spring 2021
- Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021
- >> Why not use 2nd as bike route - need to speak with Danial Watson
- AI: Dana will raise this????
- Midtown Connector to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th?
- Upper Levels Greenway East
- Esplanade
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
- St. Davids
- Chesterfield 13th down
- Upper Levels Greenway West
- Phase 3
- ITC - Dana & Jonathan
- Public can listen, but not participate in ITC meetings.
- AI: Dana and Jonathan to share HUB input with ITC
District of North Vancouver - Sibylle/Fred
- 2021 Plan:
- Tatlow+W15th
- Ruffus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank to connect to Casano/Loutet overpass
- Hunter street bridge in Lynn Creek TC
- design has started, construction start in summer.
- Steep MUP from Deep Cove to Parkgate via Indian River neighbourhood
- Upper LV Road (Phase I) from TC to Peters Road in 2021. Peters to Dempsey planned for 2022 but may be included in Phase I.
- Upper LVR improvements contingent on obtaining third party infrastructure funding. Assuming funding is successful it means the "DNV will be spending 50% of the transportation budget on active transportation according to Mayor Little."
- Meeting with Ingrid on January 19 to go over HUB priorities.
- Meeting with Ingrid January 26 on upper Lynn Valley Rd. uphill protected bike path currently in the design stage.
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
- Separated bike lane on Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay - Display boards
- Concerned itizen's letter
- BC Design Guide
- Picture 1
- Picture 2
- >> The bikelanes & buffer are too narrow, mountable curb allows cars to park in buffer.
- AI: Liaisons to do what???
- Meeting with West Vancouver police department on 7 January.
- Crash stats in police records - Cyclist at fault/partially in ~50%
- Focus one protecting the elderly. Especially on/crossing Bellevue.
- Cyclists are getting tickets and warnings, but much less than drivers. Seems they are fair to cyclists.
- West Van has been using "Bait bikes", with good results.
- >> Discussed removing more parking on ab st to allow separated bike & pedestrian paths.
- Moving the police station freed up at least 22 parking spaces, and the addition of lots of free public parking under Grovener building, should compensate for the ## removed for separated facilities.
- >> AI: Liaisons to confirm #s and prepare propose for Staff & council
MOTI - Antje/Don
- Lower Lynn - Monthly meeting
- Mountain Hwy Interchange
- HUB feedback to action items from active transportation safety audit - most items are good, but the consultant missed a few issues
- >> Salop Tail Access from SB Mtn Hwy is too sharp.
- >> They have ground down the curb to improve this a bit
- >> AI: Liaisons to discuss with DNV adding protection to bikelane so bollards can be removed.
- 4m MUP along westbound Mtn Hwy offramp problematic as shown in design
- >> MoTI will send details and try to address concerns
- Sandbar in cycle shoulder on East side of Hwy1
- >> shared pictures with MoTI, they will investigate case and possible solutions
- HUB feedback to action items from active transportation safety audit - most items are good, but the consultant missed a few issues
- Mountain Hwy Interchange
- BC Economic Recovery funding - for MoTI - Press Release
- started in Nov, must be spend (1.9M$) by March! - NS News
- HUB provided feedback to design team (Parsons) on early design of Lynn Valley Rd underpass and Capilano Rd interchange
- 3 North Shore Projects:
- Lynn Valley Rd Underpass - Design only (ready to put out to tender) - currently early draft
- 2m bikeway next to 2m pedestrian path, less thought underpass
- Congested section N of underpass due to property line and future crossing of new greenway
- Requested removal of slip lanes, or making them more orthogonal to improve sightlines & safety.
- Lynn Valley Rd Underpass - Design only (ready to put out to tender) - currently early draft
- Capilano Road interchange - Design only (ready to put out to tender) - currently early draft
- 4m MUP from EB Hwy to Cap Road
- 4m bi-directional bikelane + sidewalk from Cap rd to Keith
- Improved South intersection crossings & islands (NB)
- 2m Bikelane next to 2m sidewalk NB on Capilano Rd (1.8+1.8 north of bridge)
- 2M Bikelane next to existing sidewalk SB on Capilano Rd
- >> missing connection to Hugo Ray connector via North side onramp
- AI: Liaisons to ask them to add Hugo Ray connection
- Capilano Road interchange - Design only (ready to put out to tender) - currently early draft
- Lion Gate Bridge improvements - (Not just a design)
- No details yet AI: Liaisons to get details for review
- Lion Gate Bridge improvements - (Not just a design)
- Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
- Still waiting for draft report
Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul
- We are working on a communications plan
- AI: share plan at Feb Meeting