Difference between revisions of "2022-05-05 Agenda"

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HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.

Online Zoom conference call at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85326713256?pwd=UUNtTGx4NVBSL2FXcFVXY1dVS1pNZz09

By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 853 2671 3256, Passcode: 406068
One tap mobile: +17789072071,,85326713256#,,,,*406068#

Or in-person starting with the May 4th Meeting: At the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).

General

Agenda additions
Introductions
set up meeting with MLAs - Don

Public Input/Consultations

Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
- Upper Levels Greenway
  - Survey closes May 20 4pm
  - Seeking input on design approaches & potential routes
    - Design approaches: multi-use pathway, wide sidewalk & protected bicycle lane, wide sidewalk & local street bikeway, natural surface pathway
    - Route options: (1) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 27th, ends at Lynn Valley Road (2) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 26th, ends at Lynn Valley Road (3) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 25th, ends at Lynn Valley Road
    - Thoughts?
- Kirkstone Park to Salop Trail cycling route
  - DNV's part of the Lynn Valley Town Centre to Lynn Creek Town Centre Cycling Route, one of HUB NS's 3 top priority routes
  - Survey now open until May 24th
  - Some things you may want to comment on:
    - NEED SOME IDEAS
- Not cycling related but DNV also has a survey for it's Natural Areas Trails Strategy
- Planning the Upper Lands
  - Survey closes May 20
  - Creating a sustainable urban community in Cypress Village and protecting lands in Eagleridge
  - Some things you may want to comment on:
    - NEED SOME IDEAS
- The Shipyards Strategy
  - Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
  - ‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
    - More bike parking
    - Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
    - Separation of walking & cycling
    - Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
    - Bike valet at events

Goals & Objectives

2022
- Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
- Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
- Recruit more committee members

Poster/Display for Bike Stores, Libraries, ...
- To connect with "Interested but concerned" cyclists
- Poster to catch attention and give overview (~8.5x11)
- with tray for Cycle Maps and new "Join HUB North Shore" business cards.

Events

Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle
- Duncan and Anthony will help staff the booth.
Go By Bike Week - May 30 - June 3, 2022
- Wed, June 1 4-6pm, 13th and Argyle in West Van
- TBD

Survey Results

Survey Form
- Emailed to HUB members living on NS & Groups.io Apr 8/10th
- 58 Responses by April 15th
- 2022 member-groups.io survey results

City of North Vancouver - Nadia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
Met with Brandon on April 27th.

CNV Mobility Strategy

Final Mobility Strategy unanimously approved by Council
HUB North Shore Letter of Support: File:2022-04-18 CNV-mobility-strategy.pdf

Community Wellbeing Strategy

Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy
Final strategies to be presented to Council in September
More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/planning-and-policies/community-wellbeing

Forbes & 3rd

Timeline for upgrades is uncertain; CNV is working with the Squamish Nation. Archaeological component to any changes given the site of a former residential school.
Could be up to 2 years away.

Bike Storage Designs

As part of the Mobility Strategy, CNV will be looking at zoning bylaw updates regarding new developments and high quality bike storage/bike rooms designs.
Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf

E-Bike Share

Going well, ridership has been strong & feedback has been positive
Last summer, ~6000 rides/month with ~2.5 rides/bikes/day
Ridership declined over the winter, but starting to creep up again
In the process of addressing: providing helmets with the bikes, equity programs, additional groves across the city
Working on getting ridership data publicly available

Casano-Loutet Overpass

Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023.

Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek

Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly.

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)

District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don

Upper Lynn Valley Rd
- Ingrid will set up meeting with us in next month or so.
- Council approved building Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road this summer
  - painted bikelanes on both sides, much of the parking removed. Protection at start of each block
- Council approved for public consultations for Peters to Dempsey this spring

2022 Construction plans:
- Hunter Street Bridge
  - construction started, complete by Nov/Dec
- Marine Dr cycling link (south): DWV border – McGuire - Design spring, Build Winter 2022-23
  - Will share concept design in month or so.
- Arborlynn connector
  - West side in 2022
    - Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction
  - East side
    - requested an update design 2022? build 2023?
- Paisley Rd route - deferred

Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
- Initial Concepts & timeline will be shared with this summer
- Will build in multiple phases over next 10 years
Wayfinding signage:
- DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
- DNV will share new Lower Lynn & Brooksbank designs by end of April
- Also requested some for Lower cap road, Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay)
Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included.

District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

7 April meeting with the Mayor and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn

Peter was invited and is attending this West Van Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with the mayor where transportation will be a major topic discussed.

MOTI - Don/Jonathan

Lower Lynn Interchanges
- Mountain Hwy Interchange
  - Protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI will add spring 2022.
- Keith/MSP interchange
  - MoTI working on solution to blind merge created by the sound barrier at the SW end of the overpass where the Orwell MUP connects.
  - DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage, but not all.
- Main-Dollarton interchange
  - New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side, completed but path ends with fence at Phibbs
  - Rating for response from MoTI
- Phibbs Exchange
  - Start delayed until summer

Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
- Don to request what the next steps are.
Cycling Gaps project
- Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list.
- Next phase will be prioritization, no dates yet.

Small projects - maintenance issues
- Don to follow up this month

Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather

let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
Twitter
- Account now run by Antje and Rueben
- Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter

Schools - Paul Janzen

April 27 webinar on Active School travel:
- Hosted by Kulvir Mann.
- Outlined the process for closing streets around the school to promote AT. "School Streets" program.
- Rose Gardner with HUB outlined our education programs for those unaware.
- Alyshia Burak (formerly HUB) outlined City of Van trial "School Streets" from 2021.
- Faye Willickfrom DASH BC outlined their efforts to promote AT in BC.

Update from HUB HQ on North Shore school involvement:
- CNV funds all schools.
- DNV funding 7 schools in 2022 up from 4 in 2021, 0 in 2020.
- West Van funds 0/nada/zilch/nuttin schools for bike ed. Do they have someone from the municipality that works on this issue?
- Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.

RCMP -

Ask them about slow streets?

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 ===General===
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 *** Survey now open until May 24th
 *** Some things you may want to comment on:
-**** abc
+**** NEED SOME IDEAS
 ** Not cycling related but DNV also has a survey for it's [https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/natural-areas-trails-strategy Natural Areas Trails Strategy]
+** [https://www.westvancouverite.ca/upperlands '''Planning the Upper Lands''']
+***Survey closes May 20
+***Creating a sustainable urban community in Cypress Village and protecting lands in Eagleridge
+*** Some things you may want to comment on:
+**** NEED SOME IDEAS
 **[https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards '''The Shipyards Strategy''']
 ***Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
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 ===Goals & Objectives ===
-* '''[[media:HUB-NS_2021_Goals_v2.pdf|2021 Goals Setting]]'''
 * 2022
 ** ''Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways''
 ** ''Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.''
 ** ''Recruit more committee members''
-<br/>
 * Poster/Display for Bike Stores, Libraries, ...
 ** To connect with "Interested but concerned" cyclists
-** poster to catch attention and give overview
+** Poster to catch attention and give overview (~8.5x11)
-** with Cycle Maps and new "Join HUB North Shore" business cards.
+** with tray for Cycle Maps and new [[media:JoinNS-2022_v2.pdf |"Join HUB North Shore"]] business cards.
+<br/>
 ===Events ===
-* Updated Join HUB NS cards - with Groups.io, Twitter & Facebook - Don
 * [https://my44.sd44.ca/group/p6jr1eo/ Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness] - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle
 ** Duncan and Anthony will help staff the booth.
 * '''Go By Bike Week''' - May 30 - June 3, 2022
 **  Wed, June 1 4-6pm, 13th and Argyle in West Van
+** TBD
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 '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
 *Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023.
 '''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek'''
 *Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
 *No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
 *Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly.
+<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
-'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
 *Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
 *The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time.
-*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters
+*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters -->
+<!--'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)'''
-'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)'''
 *https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards
 *Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
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 **Separation of walking & cycling
 **Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
-*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)
+*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)-->
+<!--'''Esplanade Complete Street (no update)'''
-'''Esplanade Complete Street (no update)'''
 *Check out HUB Cycling North Shore's Twitter page for updates!
 *Full design here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/mobility-network-project/esplanade-complete-street
 *Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs
-*Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org
+*Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org -->
+<!--'''St Andrews Safety Improvements (no update)'''
-'''St Andrews Safety Improvements (no update)'''
 *The following are now complete:
 **New sidewalks on the east side
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 **Signage typical on CNV bike routes will be added, confirming users are on the route.
 **Destination based bicycle wayfinding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy.
-*https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx
+*https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx -->
 '''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
 *May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)
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 ===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
+<!--
 '''9 March Liaison Meeting on Westmount Road'''
 *Paul and Mike met with DWV Engineering staff on-site to review HUB concerns over proposed improvements planned for a 1.6km stretch of route between Marine Drive and Hwy 1/Westmount Dr Interchange. The stretch includes Westmount Drive, Thompson Cst, Mathers Ave and 31st St.  HUB has raised concerns over inconsistent bike lane/shared lane arrangements planned along this steep OCP-designated bike route, as well as urging suitable traffic calming and speed control measures.  An application for TransLink funding of the improvements was reportedly rejected on the grounds of low design standard.
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 *At the time, police said the driver, a 56-year-old West Vancouver man, was turning his Ford Raptor onto 13th when he struck a 71-year-old North Vancouver woman in the crosswalk who did not survive the crash.
 *This tragic incident and the deadly one at 17th and Bellevue caused Neil Winkelmann to suggest making 14th Street from Marine Drive to the railway tracks a pedestrian zone to prevent rat-running by motorists.
+-->
 '''7 April meeting with the Mayor and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn'''
 *Peter was invited and is attending this West Van Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with the mayor where transportation will be a major topic discussed.
+<br/>
 === MOTI - Don/Jonathan===
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 ** ''Main-Dollarton interchange''
 *** New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side, completed but path ends with fence at Phibbs
+*** Rating for response from MoTI
 ** ''Phibbs Exchange''
 *** Start delayed until summer
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 * '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues
+** Don to follow up this month
+<!--
 ** Meet with MoTI's Operations Mgr Oct 14th
 ** Phillips ave Tunnel barriers - looking to make changes, but best option will require DNV and local resident buy in.
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 ** Cypress Bowl Road - MoTI are gathering information. We and others have suggested reallocation of 1 uphill lane during non-ski season.
 ** HSB & Exit 0
+-->
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 ===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather===
+*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''
 *Twitter
 **Account now run by Antje and Rueben
 **Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter
+<br/>
-**''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''
+<!--
 *Facebook
 *North Shore News
 *Other channels
-<br/>
-<!--
 *We are coordinating our approach to communications on groups.io, Facebook and Twitter
 ** Facebook and Twitter have increased in terms of numbers of followers and numbers of original posts
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-===Schools - ===
+===Schools - Paul Janzen===
-*Several folks have expressed interest in working on Bike Educations and encouraging kids to ride to school
+*April 27 webinar on Active School travel:
-* If a few people are willing to champion this this could be a 2022 goal
+**Hosted by Kulvir Mann.
+**Outlined the process for closing streets around the school to promote AT. "School Streets" program.
+**Rose Gardner with HUB outlined our education programs for those unaware.
+**Alyshia Burak (formerly HUB) outlined City of Van trial "School Streets" from 2021.
+**Faye Willickfrom DASH BC outlined their efforts to promote AT in BC.
+*Update from HUB HQ on North Shore school involvement:
+**CNV funds all schools.
+**DNV funding 7 schools in 2022 up from 4 in 2021, 0 in 2020.
+**West Van funds 0/nada/zilch/nuttin schools for bike ed. Do they have someone from the municipality that works on this issue?
+**Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.
 <br/>