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District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart
 
District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart
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Stewart provided updates as noted in the agenda.
Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in early April
 
Projects/sections
 
MSP upgrades moving ahead in 2024 as planned with Translink funding recently secured
 
Main Street - North side construction ongoing and on-track. South side remains an issue. Longer term objective to deal with it but space is problem. Doing some initial review of space and talking to Translink re funding due to sharing with buses.
 
Phibbs Exchange should be complete May. DNV welcomed feedback. Following extensive concerns raised on Hub group email, feedback has been provided, and awaiting response. Longer term plans for greenway/bike route all through Orwell. Further details including timing requested.
 
Spirit Trail East - Staff have been requested to go back to council on May 13th to provide update due to opposition. Planning is pushing ahead. Need to contact staff to see how we can support.
 
Lynn Valley Road - preparing implementation plan for Phase 2 and looking to tie-in stretch by mall. Have translink funding for transit study.
 
Capilano Rd - Ridgewood to Hwy - Developing designs for protected bike lane. Trying to encourage MOTI to deliver their section too.
 
E-cargo bike scheme https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bikes About to go out to tender expect at least 2 bids. Was aiming for June but likely to be a bit later in the summer. Pilot will run for 2 years with 7 stations and likely 9 bikes across two types (box and long tail).
 
 
   
 
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
 
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
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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:
12 April Howe Sound Forum discussion re: a Howe Sound multi-purpose trail
 
 
https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a5/2024-04-12_Howe_Sound_Forum_Draft_Report.pdf
   
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Also Peter noted there will be a 7 May Environment Committee meeting that is open tp anyone interested.
This meeting presented Mayor Sager with an opportunity to follow up with his proposal for a MUP between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler.
 
 
The time of the meeting is 4:30 p.m. and the location is the Cedar Room, 3rd floor of West Vancouver Community Centre.
On behalf of DWV, the mayor hosted this semi-annual forum and arranged for BC Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lana Popham to attend.
 
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Through his work with DWV Environment Committee Peter would like to bring a motion to council that they explore funding:
The Minister presented her ideas and seeks feedback on the concept of a long-distance (100km+) multi-use trail between Vancouver and Pemberton.
 
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*Additional protected bike lanes (currently a scant 25 metres
She set a goal of compiling options and issues for discussion in July 2024.
 
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*Updates to the Mobility plan.
The forum participants were separated into several round table groups to consider the proposal options and raise questions.
 
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*E-scooter trials.
The Minister’s proposal was generally well received by the meeting participants, both as a low-carbon tourism initiative and for its economic benefits.
 
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*Cycling route map updates.
The possible trail routes and their likely costs and possible public and private funding sources were discussed.
 
The Mayor of Squamish informed the forum of the advanced work already in place for a trail between Pemberton and Squamish, and the ongoing planning for a link between Squamish and Lions Bay.
 
Several speakers however expressed concern about visitor growth and overuse impacts on indigenous and natural assets.
 
Here is Paul's draft report of the meeting: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a5/2024-04-12_Howe_Sound_Forum_Draft_Report.pdf
 
Current Projects from staff's briefing slides to a 7 May Environment Committee meeting
 
   
The time of the meeting is 4:30 p.m. and the location is the Cedar Room, 3rd floor of West Vancouver Community Centre - the public can attend.
 
Marine Drive east of Lions Gate Bridge Cycling Link
 
Multi-use pathway on the south side of Marine Drive from Lions Gate Bridge off-ramp to Capilano Road
 
coordinated project with DNV, construction 2024 (pending MoTI permitting)
 
Taylor Way Off-Ramp MUP
 
Multi-use pathway along the westbound Highway 1 ramps at Taylor Way between Hadden Drive and Westcot Road
 
Construction 2025 (pending MoTI permitting)
 
Marine Drive & 31st Street intersection upgrades
 
Full signalization and improvements to pedestrian and bike crossings
 
Connects bike lanes on Marine Drive (26th to 31st Streets) with the uphill Bike lane from 31st Street to Westmount Road
 
Final design phase to be completed this year.
 
DWV Planning Committee
 
   
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Paul J brought up an opportunity that Cathy made us aware of: DWV is looking to add people to the Planning Committee:
Looking to add people to the Planning Committee https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/committees-groups/volunteer-board-or-committee
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https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/committees-groups/volunteer-board-or-committee
 
Deadline for apps May 31.
 
Deadline for apps May 31.
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Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
 
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
Repeatedly asked HUB's MoTI prime for information on several projects, but no response.
 
List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
 
Capilano road underpass design
 
Lynn Valley Rd underpass design
 
Cathy of HUB HQ is organizing meeting with MoTI's AT team, hopefully this month
 
 
MOTI has asked for an assessment of the performance of their maintenance contractor Miller Capilano
 
MOTI has asked for an assessment of the performance of their maintenance contractor Miller Capilano
Survey will be read aloud for committee members to grade at our May 2/24 meeting.
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Paul J will submit a response based on feedback from our meeting.
Don Quote "From a cycling perspective this means the highway shoulders from Horseshoe Bay to Capilano road. All road & pedestrian crossing of the highways, Taylor way and the bridges+accesses (on/off ramps)."
 
   
   
 
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
 
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
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Mike mentioned that Strava has a major initiative to provide cycling data termed Strava Metro not related to HUB establishing a "club" on Strava.
let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
 
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Implementation of Strava HUB bike club
 
Twitter (Rueben)
 
Posted update on Orwell Street connection (Phibbs Exchange)
 
North Vancouver Cargo E-bike sharing
 
Current state of Main Street bike lane construction (north side)
 
Facebook(Heather)
 
SPIRIT TRAIL Maplewood to Deep Cove
 
Translinks new Ridelink app
 
Main Street Improvements
 
Slip lane crowd-source
 
Financial Plan - CNV
 
Other(Heather)
 
Hand-out and online info for the Spirit Trail Maplewood to Deep Cove
 
 
North Shore News
 
North Shore News
 
New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists
 
New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists
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Schools - Paul Janzen
 
Schools - Paul Janzen
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Spring session is at midpoint.
Ride the road course at Ridgeway (2 sessions) and at Carisbrooke.
 

Revision as of 09:33, 3 May 2024

HUB North Shore Committee meeting May 2, 2024

Attending; Paul J (chair), Peter, Fiona, Finn (online) Erika, Mike, Kira


General 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

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.

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.