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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.

In-person at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).

Or Online, using Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob

or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#

General

Agenda additions
Introductions

Public Input/Consultations

Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
Are there any currently open?

Cap Mall has a survey (open to July 12) asking for community feedback about the mall redevelopment. Please submit ideas for bike infrastructure. https://www.futureofcapmall.com

Goals & Objectives

Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - current Gaps Map
- Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
Communications - any ideas??
Recruiting - Fill vacant positions
Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy

Events

Need a coordinator/organizer for events

Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
- Thanks to Peter, Fiona, Will, Nicolas, Reuben and Paul J for helping out at this years celebration stations!!

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - June 11th, 11-3
- Thanks to Will & Dana for helping out

Cargo Bike Race: Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
- Roland Schigas is chairing
- Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
- Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell) + Fiona + Jen

City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

Completed:

Meeting with CNV Engineering team on May 24th

Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond

Signal timing
- Please enter intersections of concern here. We will take them to CNV

Signage requests and links to the Spirit Trail were discussed. A project to complete the Spirit Trail through Lynnmouth Park is anticipated to start engagement and design in 2024, with construction in 2025.

Poor signage around construction sites, particularly Esplanade, was discussed. Please email me with any concerns and I will forward to them.

Cotton/Main WB
- City engineers have requested a markup of our suggestions. They believe there is insufficient space between the hydro poles and existing landscaping.

Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
- hoping to get permit to proceed in July, then start construction prep, there will be a re-engagement process. best case scenario, construction will start by the end of the year.
- no update on the Midtown Connector

Cyclist fatality at 23rd and Lonsdale
- The intersection ranked 18th, for volume of collisions on the North Shore during 2017-2021 period
- immediate safety improvements, which include: Introduction of new, no right on red light restrictions implemented at the eastbound and westbound approaches; New green bike box markings in front of the eastbound and westbound stop bars; new single file operation at the intersection approaches. Longer term changes include introducing a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal phase, signal phasing changes, and a fully protected off-road mobility lane on the north side of East 23rd Street, between Lonsdale Avenue and St Georges Avenue (delivered through the Harry Jerome Rec Centre project).

Upper Levels Greenway
- discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes as 25th is currently the proposed route. This should allow for general mobility improvements around the Lonsdale/highway interchange area

4th and Chesterfield
- in line to get a bike light

Chesterfield
- we discussed the increased use of this as a bike lane and its current shortcomings. Anecdotal observations of increased bike use were shared and they agreed that this is a priority route. It should be completed in conjunction with or right after the midtown connector.

Lime bikes
- Please complete the survey by June 19th at 4 PM. There are a couple of places where you can advocate for bike infrastructure.

NVCL cargo bike initiative
- on hold waiting for the NVDPL to get up and running

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.

District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don

Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
- Sent Project Mgr (Ben) comments on updated design for Harbour Ave & Harbour-Main Intersection
  - Generally design is good, but we are pushing for better protection to be added for bikelane on Harbour.
- DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design in June. - still not started
DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library -Duncan (DW)
- "Report back by staff" returned, for presentation at council 05-Jun: https://app.dnv.org/OpenDocument/Default.aspx?docNum=6020347
- Staff do not recommend doing this pilot through the library due to insurance/liability risks
- Staff present an alternative method of RFP, 3rd party contract - which if it proceeds will make the timetable 2024.

District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

DWV Engineering/HUB NS Meeting with Jenn Moller and Sean O’Sullivan on 13 June

2023 Capital Projects:
- Westmount Road: Construction was paused pending the finalization of designs for the traffic circle – Work will begin next week to replace the traffic circle with a T-intersection.
- 31st Street Marine Drive Intersection improvement design phase: Engineering drawings are expected by the fall of 2023 and construction is expected in the spring of 2024.
- Marine Drive, 25th- 31st: Painted lanes are completed 26th to 31st..Signs and delineator installations to follow by the District workforce. The section from 25th-26th is subject to consultation with frontage owners, likely to be bike lane west-bound only and sharrows east-bound (w/parking). Staff will look into the transition for cyclists between the 2400 and 2500 blocks of Marine Drive.
- Marine Drive, LG Bridgehead to Boundary (eastbound): 80% of the design has been done but the curb lane needs to be narrowed from 3.7 m to 3.3 m. There will be 20 cm wide delineators separating the bike lane from automobile traffic instead of 40 cm concrete barriers. The final design is pending MoTI approval with construction expected in 2024 to be coordinated by DNV.
- Hugo Ray to Westcot (MUP): MoTI is reviewing Hwy 1/Taylor Way interchange capacity (queue lengths). A 2-way MUP likely to be adjacent to the north-side off-ramp. Community consultation may be needed.
- ‘Safe Street’ Zones: Jenn plans a 10 July presentation to council. A blanket 30km/h restriction is ‘not justified’ as surveys apparently do not reveal excessive vehicle speeds in local neighbourhoods (85th percentile 42km/h). There has been no change in speeds on Bellevue (18th to 25th) since the 30 km/h signage was introduced, deviations are to be explored.
- Cycling network improvements: Priorities are to be determined by actual hazards; a comprehensive review of school access is underway.

Planning:

Local Area Plans (LAPs):
- Ambleside: A draft LAP is expected to go to Council on 24 July, so could be approved in the fall of 2023. Traffic consultants will be engaged. Suggested HUB inputs: designate AAA routes, adopt slow street/complete street concept, and incorporate a Marine-to-Main arterial bikeway.
- Taylor Way (2024 delivery): it is a complex project involving MoTI, Translink, Squamish Nation, and Park Royal leaseholders. A ‘Phibbs Exchange’-type facility may be incorporated at Park Royal North. Accommodating Burrard Rapid Transit (BR T) and the Squamish Nation's plan for a Low-Level Road crossing of the Capilano River will need to be considered.
- Spirit Trail:
  - CN Rail Underpass bypass: awaiting Park Royal/Squamish Nation lease renewal agreement which expires in 2026.
  - Sean mentioned that one-way traffic would be one possibility to make it safer for cyclists on Bellevue.
- DWV Mobility Plan: Scoping is still underway awaiting Environment Manager, Heather Keith’s update to the Community Energy and Emissions Plan which is expected soon.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
- MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
Phibbs Exchange
- Phase 1 just started (complete by May-2023?)
  - Detours with signage in place. The connection between Orwell and south side of main is a long ugly detour via Mtn Highway, or ride with traffic on the off-ramp. They will try to improve this in month or so if they can widen the off-ramp once they move some utilities.
- Phase 2 will start after Phase 1 and finish in late 2024. Detours should be much better for this phase.

Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
Twitter (Rueben)
- Highlighted issue with lack of detour on Esplanade during paving
- Published HUB letter about Marine Drive, 26th to 31st
- Advertised surveys for:
  - Mt Hwy safety improvement
  - Vancouver Portside Greenway
  - Lynn Valley Road
- Advertised Go By Bike Week, focusing on North Shore events

Facebook(Heather)

North Shore News - May
- Move On: Interesting decisions to be made extending Spirit Trail to Deep Cove

Schools - Paul Janzen

Canyon Heights, Lynnmour, Braemar done so far.
Irwin Park in West Van last week. Funds came from MOTI ERG 4/5 program.
MOTI funding is sometimes used for anomaly areas such as White Rock, UBC, Bowen Island.

Group Rides - Who?

Need an Organizer/coordinator
- also qualified Leads& Sweeps
Why - Objectives
- HUB Evaluation rides
  - with Municipal staff & council along to show problems
  - use Lime or bike shop e-bikes loaners
- Exploration rides
  - group from committee finding possible routes
- Membership rides
  - familiarization people with safe routes on the north shore
Destinations:
- Welch St bridge to Dundarave
- Maplewoods, Dollarton, Orwell, Lower Mtn Hwy, Brooksbank, Keith, MSP, Riverside loop
- Spirit Trail east of Seymour route - Will

Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter

Currently active:
- West Van
  - Any????
- CNV
  - Capilano Mall
- DNV
  - Lynn Valley Safeway
  - Maplewoods Garden (SE of Old Dollarton & Riverside)

Social (Beer!!)

Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
- Any and all are welcome - whether at the Library or online!

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 ===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
+'''DWV Engineering/HUB NS Meeting with Jenn Moller and  Sean O’Sullivan on 13 June'''
-'''Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 25th and 31st Streets'''
+*2023 Capital Projects:
-* On 15 May, six of 7 Councilors voted in favour of plans to proceed with painted bike lanes, a painted buffer, green paint at driveways and intersections, and flexible delineators poles on approaches to intersections. Councillor Sharon Thompson voted against the motion because she didn't think that it was safe enough without a physical barrier between cyclists and motorists. Three other councilors who spoke also wanted to see, in the future, some physical barriers between cyclists and motorists.
+**Westmount Road: Construction was paused pending the finalization of designs for the traffic circle – Work will begin next week to replace the traffic circle with a T-intersection.
-* On 25 May, we received an email from Sean O'Sullivan,  DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, asking the following questions:
+**31st  Street Marine Drive Intersection improvement design phase: Engineering drawings are expected by the fall of 2023 and construction is expected in the spring of 2024.
-**From your point of view, as West Vancouver cyclists, is the impact that delineators would have on passing a concern?
+**Marine Drive, 25th- 31st: Painted lanes are completed 26th to 31st..Signs and delineator installations to follow by the District workforce. The section from 25th-26th is subject to consultation with frontage owners, likely to be bike lane west-bound only and sharrows east-bound (w/parking).  Staff will look into the transition for cyclists between the 2400 and 2500 blocks of Marine Drive.
-**Is there any concern about the bike lanes not being plowed or debris not being cleared as frequently as it could be without delineators?
+**Marine Drive, LG Bridgehead to Boundary (eastbound): 80% of the design has been done but the curb lane needs to be narrowed from 3.7 m to 3.3 m. There will be 20 cm wide delineators separating the bike lane from automobile traffic instead of 40 cm concrete barriers.  The final design is pending MoTI approval with construction expected in 2024 to be coordinated by DNV.
-**Would you support us proceeding as planned and only installing the delineators on the approaches to intersections at this time and then allow cyclists to use the bike lanes and get feedback about future improvements?
+**Hugo Ray to Westcot (MUP): MoTI is reviewing Hwy 1/Taylor Way interchange capacity (queue lengths). A 2-way MUP likely to be adjacent to the north-side off-ramp. Community consultation may be needed.
-*Paul drafted a detailed response, then after receiving input from Mike and Peter, sent it to Sean on 27 May which included assurance that the work can proceed as planned - https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/2/2e/2023-05-27_Paul_Stott_email_to_Sean_O%27Sullivan.pdf.
+**‘Safe Street’ Zones: Jenn plans a 10 July presentation to council. A blanket 30km/h restriction is ‘not justified’ as surveys apparently do not reveal excessive vehicle speeds in local neighbourhoods (85th percentile 42km/h). There has been no change in speeds on Bellevue (18th to 25th) since the 30 km/h signage was introduced, deviations are to be explored.
-*On 28 May, Sean responded to Paul with an interesting email containing data on traffic collisions on Marine Drive between 2016 and 2021 and traffic count data on the 2900 block of Marine Drive.
+**Cycling network improvements: Priorities are to be determined by actual hazards; a comprehensive review of school access is underway.
-**He provided two tables with ICBC collision information which can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a2/Collisions_on_Marine_Drive_-_2016_to_2021.pdf.
+Planning:
-**The traffic count data can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f1/2900_block_Marine_Drive_traffic_count_March_2-8_2023.pdf
+*Local Area Plans (LAPs):
-**He said: "Over the last 6 years that we have information for, there have been 40 collisions involving cyclists.  In general there appear to be about 6 collisions involving cyclists per year along Marine Drive.  2017 appears to be an anomaly with 17 collisions involving cyclists."
+**Ambleside: A draft LAP is expected to go to Council on 24 July, so could be approved in the fall of 2023. Traffic consultants will be engaged. Suggested HUB inputs: designate AAA routes, adopt slow street/complete street concept, and incorporate a Marine-to-Main arterial bikeway.
-**He also said: "It appears that 7 of the collisions that occurred are between 25th and 31st where we are going to be installing marked bike lanes. In addition, in 2024 the District is going to make improvements to the Marine Dr/31st St intersection and upgraded the signal from a pedestrian signal to a full traffic signal.  Three of the cyclist collisions occurred at that intersection."
+**Taylor Way (2024 delivery): it is a complex project involving MoTI, Translink, Squamish Nation, and Park Royal leaseholders.  A ‘Phibbs Exchange’-type facility may be incorporated at Park Royal North.  Accommodating Burrard Rapid Transit (BR T) and the Squamish Nation's plan for a Low-Level Road crossing of the Capilano River will need to be considered.
-**Finally, on the planned bike lane painting he said: "Our line painting contractor is scheduled to eradicate the existing lines on Marine Drive on Sunday June 11 and start painting the new lines on Monday June 12.  The intent is to have the lane lines and the centre line recessed reflectors installed by June 16."
+**Spirit Trail:
-'''Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)'''
+***CN Rail Underpass bypass: awaiting Park Royal/Squamish Nation lease renewal agreement which expires in 2026.
-*On 9 May, Peter participated in one of the series of public workshops in the afternoon and, in the evening, attended a Positive Voices information session on local area planning. Between the two sessions, he mentioned the following three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
+***Sean mentioned that one-way traffic would be one possibility to make it safer for cyclists on Bellevue.
-**1. a dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Royal;
+**DWV Mobility Plan: Scoping is still underway awaiting Environment Manager, Heather Keith’s update to the Community Energy and Emissions Plan which is expected soon.
-**2. separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village; and
-**3. establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.
-'''Taylor Way Local Area Plan (LAP)'''
-*Paul had a call from DWV Councillor Lambur, who said he is leading the Taylor Way LAP process and is advocating for a  comprehensive transit hub at Park Royal North. He would very much like to have HUB as a stakeholder in the planning process.  A safer Marine Dr/Taylor Way intersection for AT would be a key element in the planning.
-'''Go by Bike Week celebration station on 29 May'''
-*The location was on the grass beside the Spirit Trail at 13th Street and the event was sponsored by the DWV.
-*Peter was one of two HUB North Shore volunteers, the other being Fiona Walsh from the City of North Van. There were two HUB arrangers that brought all of the supplies and equipment and manned the HUB tent. There was also a bike mechanic and reps from Lime e-bike share.
-*There were 172 people on bicycles passing by the station. Here is the tabulated list documenting the numbers of riders, directions, sex and number of e-bikes recorded at the station: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a2/GBBWW_tally_sheet_Argyle_and_13th_29_May_23_final.pdf
 ===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===