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'''Attendance & Agenda'''
  
'''Attendance & Agenda'''
 
* Welcome new members and guests
  
* Welcome new members and guests
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** Jen, VACC member and District of North Vancouver resident
−
* Attendance: Peter, Bill, Antje, Jen, Dianne, Tamiko
 +
* Attendance: Peter, Bill, Antje, Jen, Dianne, Tamiko, John, Heather
 
* Additional business: none
  
* Additional business: none
−
* Review November minutes
 +
* Reviewed November minutes
   
 
'''Education & Outreach'''
  
'''Education & Outreach'''
−
* Recap of VACC tabling at VIMFF Speaker Series at Centennial Theatre (Heather/Bill/Antje)
 +
* Recap of VACC tabling at Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) Speaker Series at Centennial Theatre (Heather/Bill/Antje)
−
** Many cyclists on Tues, less so on Wed and Thu, but good shows on all nights
 +
** Many cyclists on Tues, less so on Wed and Thu, but good shows all nights
 
** Most popular items from the table: cyclists are sexy sticker, Metro Vancouver bike map, Momentum magazine
  
** Most popular items from the table: cyclists are sexy sticker, Metro Vancouver bike map, Momentum magazine
 
* North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
  
* North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
 
** Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
  
** Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
−
** John summarized shortcomings of current master plan.
 +
** John summarized shortcomings of current master plan and how VACC can provide input for the new plan
−
** Municipalities will prepare to start master plan review next year (February or March)
 +
** Municipalities will start master plan review next year (February or March)
  +
** John asked committee to ride existing bike routes and document deficiencies and all cycling-related infrastructure en route
 
* FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
  
* FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
  +
** John added lots of contacts on Google spreadsheet (see his email to Yahoo group for login). Enough information now to post on the wiki.
−
**
 
  ⚫
* Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather) which it was suggested could be placed on a "Resources" page
−  
  +
** [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_05#section183 Motor Vehicle Act rules for cycles]
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* Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather):
  
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** Motor Vehicle Act rules for cycles (http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_05#section183)
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** [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/26_151_2002 Motor Vehicle Act rules for motor assisted cycles]
  +
** [http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/770663949/name/CyclingInfrastructurePartnershipsGuidelines2010.pdf Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines]
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** Motor Vehicle Act rules for motor assisted cycles (http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/26_151_2002)
  
−
** Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines (http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/770663949/name/Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines 2010.pdf)
 +
** [http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/232381897/name/TACsubmissionroadwaymarkings.pdf Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings]
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** Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings (http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/232381897/name/TAC submission roadway markings.pdf)
  
   
 
'''Hot Spots & Issues'''
  
'''Hot Spots & Issues'''
 
* Lions Gate Bridge (Peter)
  
* Lions Gate Bridge (Peter)
 
** New contact is Matt Choquette
  
** New contact is Matt Choquette
−
** Online map with cycling facilities still not updated
 +
** Online map with cycling facilities still not updated, but everything discussed at September on-site meeting is being built
  +
** On Marine Drive we will lose westbound bike lane and eastbound wide paved shoulder
 
** Project to be finished by end of March
  
** Project to be finished by end of March
 
* Iron Workers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge (John)
  
* Iron Workers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge (John)
−
** John summarized meeting with Burnaby and Vancouver VACC committees. Lorraine moderated meeting.
 +
** John summarized 2nd meeting, this time with Richard and Lorraine
−
** John spoke with MoT about 2nd Narrows. Will focus on short-term improvements, such as rub rail on both sides of bridge sidewalk (such as on rusty bridge across Lynn Creek)
 +
** Richard Campbell (Director on the BCCC) continues to advocate for funding for major improvements such as new or wider bridge while John will pursue short-term improvements to existing bridge infrastructure
  +
** John spoke with MoT. Suggestions included cyclist-friendly rub rail on bridge sidewalks to reduce risk of falling because handlebars hit railing or current rub rail brackets, a problem MoT didn't seem to be aware of.
 
* SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
  
* SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
−
** Tamiko spoke with Gavin and got in touch with other Translink.
 +
** Tamiko spoke with Gavin and new Translink contact about improving bike access and parking on SeaBus
  +
** Positive conversation: discussed removing seats to increase cyclist and pedestrian capacity, loading through centre doors
−
* Shared route safety on Spirit Trail (Carolyn)
  
−
* Hierarchy of Cycle Route Constructs and Markings (Peter)
 +
* Hierarchy of cycle route constructs and markings (Peter)
  +
** Peter shared prioritized [http://northshore.vacc.bc.ca/index.php/Issues#Hierarchy_of_Cycle_Route_Constructs_and_Markings list]
⚫
* Welsh Street (Bart)
  
  +
** John mentioned that the North Vancouver Bike Master Plan has a detailed description of bike route infrastructure
  ⚫
* Welsh Street (Bart, by email)
  +
** WVD Engineering met with Squamish Nation ("SN") Council in November. Based on SN's direction a meeting with the public is to be scheduled for January next year followed by a presentation of the final design to SN Council in February. Note, no open house was schedule for late November.
  +
* West Vancouver budget for cycling network and greenway plan (Bart, by email)
  +
** The budget to update the Cycling Network and Greenway Plan for WVD is before Council.
  +
** WVD Engineering is looking at a possible new project of the creation of bicycle lanes on Marine Drive between 25th Street and Oxley Street as a project for 2011. If this could be accomplished it would be a very symbolic advancement of biking in WVD.
  +
* Hwy 1 crossing at Lynn Valley Rd (Jen)
  +
** Discussed safety issues when crossing Hwy 1
  +
** JBAC and City of North Vancouver proposed a pedestrian/cyclist overpass from Casano Drive to Loutet Park (Casano-Loutet overpass)
  +
** Still no action on 2009 study carried out by the City of North Vancouver
  +
  +
'''Social'''
  +
* Festive season gathering
  +
** Brunch on 12 Dec, 11am
  +
** John will send out an email with the details
  +
  +
'''Action Items'''
  +
* Peter to follow up on Taylor Wood issues
  +
* Tamiko to follow up with Translink
  +
* Jay to email Cllr Bassam to initiate dialogue on future advocacy efforts in District
  +
* Jay to follow up with City and District regarding signs and driver education about green sharrow lanes
  +
* Group to follow progress at JBAC and District TPAC
  +
* Everybody to document existing bike routes in North Vancouver for Bike Master Plan review

Latest revision as of 19:16, 6 January 2011

Attendance & Agenda

  • Welcome new members and guests
    • Jen, VACC member and District of North Vancouver resident
  • Attendance: Peter, Bill, Antje, Jen, Dianne, Tamiko, John, Heather
  • Additional business: none
  • Reviewed November minutes

Education & Outreach

  • Recap of VACC tabling at Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) Speaker Series at Centennial Theatre (Heather/Bill/Antje)
    • Many cyclists on Tues, less so on Wed and Thu, but good shows all nights
    • Most popular items from the table: cyclists are sexy sticker, Metro Vancouver bike map, Momentum magazine
  • North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
    • Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
    • John summarized shortcomings of current master plan and how VACC can provide input for the new plan
    • Municipalities will start master plan review next year (February or March)
    • John asked committee to ride existing bike routes and document deficiencies and all cycling-related infrastructure en route
  • FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
    • John added lots of contacts on Google spreadsheet (see his email to Yahoo group for login). Enough information now to post on the wiki.
  • Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather) which it was suggested could be placed on a "Resources" page

Hot Spots & Issues

  • Lions Gate Bridge (Peter)
    • New contact is Matt Choquette
    • Online map with cycling facilities still not updated, but everything discussed at September on-site meeting is being built
    • On Marine Drive we will lose westbound bike lane and eastbound wide paved shoulder
    • Project to be finished by end of March
  • Iron Workers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge (John)
    • John summarized 2nd meeting, this time with Richard and Lorraine
    • Richard Campbell (Director on the BCCC) continues to advocate for funding for major improvements such as new or wider bridge while John will pursue short-term improvements to existing bridge infrastructure
    • John spoke with MoT. Suggestions included cyclist-friendly rub rail on bridge sidewalks to reduce risk of falling because handlebars hit railing or current rub rail brackets, a problem MoT didn't seem to be aware of.
  • SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
    • Tamiko spoke with Gavin and new Translink contact about improving bike access and parking on SeaBus
    • Positive conversation: discussed removing seats to increase cyclist and pedestrian capacity, loading through centre doors
  • Hierarchy of cycle route constructs and markings (Peter)
    • Peter shared prioritized list
    • John mentioned that the North Vancouver Bike Master Plan has a detailed description of bike route infrastructure
  • Welsh Street (Bart, by email)
    • WVD Engineering met with Squamish Nation ("SN") Council in November. Based on SN's direction a meeting with the public is to be scheduled for January next year followed by a presentation of the final design to SN Council in February. Note, no open house was schedule for late November.
  • West Vancouver budget for cycling network and greenway plan (Bart, by email)
    • The budget to update the Cycling Network and Greenway Plan for WVD is before Council.
    • WVD Engineering is looking at a possible new project of the creation of bicycle lanes on Marine Drive between 25th Street and Oxley Street as a project for 2011. If this could be accomplished it would be a very symbolic advancement of biking in WVD.
  • Hwy 1 crossing at Lynn Valley Rd (Jen)
    • Discussed safety issues when crossing Hwy 1
    • JBAC and City of North Vancouver proposed a pedestrian/cyclist overpass from Casano Drive to Loutet Park (Casano-Loutet overpass)
    • Still no action on 2009 study carried out by the City of North Vancouver

Social

  • Festive season gathering
    • Brunch on 12 Dec, 11am
    • John will send out an email with the details

Action Items

  • Peter to follow up on Taylor Wood issues
  • Tamiko to follow up with Translink
  • Jay to email Cllr Bassam to initiate dialogue on future advocacy efforts in District
  • Jay to follow up with City and District regarding signs and driver education about green sharrow lanes
  • Group to follow progress at JBAC and District TPAC
  • Everybody to document existing bike routes in North Vancouver for Bike Master Plan review
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