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− | *Introductions:Tony (chair) |
+ | *Introductions:Tony (chair), Tammy, Jay, Nivedan, Candice, Jordon, Don, Paul, Peter S, Peter T, Fred, Erica |
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+ | **Bike to Shore in March at Lynn Valley Square – we are invited – get bus bike rack? |
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+ | **Escape Adventures Date: Sunday, March 4th and/or Sunday, May 6th Times: 11-2pm Location: Lynn Valley Village Square |
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+ | **Erika will look at some options. |
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+ | **Giacomo, Tony and Antje were at the meeting two weeks ago. |
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+ | **We were contacted, gave them our feedback and our suggestions were accepted. (see our 25 January HUB letter at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments) |
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+ | **There was a meeting on Skype (Erika was there). |
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+ | **We suggested a bike path across Main Street and then over to Orwell. |
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+ | **We also suggested a tunnel for cyclists to circle under Hwy1 on the south side of Main st. |
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+ | **We sent them a letter and the District is going to rework the design. |
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+ | * Orwell Street Bikeway |
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+ | **We sent a 31 January letter in support of the District of North Vancouver’s BikeBC Grant application to construct the Orwell Street Bikeway (see:http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments). |
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+ | **Tony wrote an informal request but has not received a response. |
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+ | **A date for the meeting in March in the old international school has not yet been set. |
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+ | *Engaging with First Nations |
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+ | **It was suggested that we get a First Nation contact and invite that person to come to one of our meetings. |
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+ | **Tony got a contact from Chief Ian Campbell but no follow-up. |
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+ | **Tammy knows of a mountain biker that perhaps could help us in making a contact. |
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+ | **According to Park Royal, they are engaging a peer review company to review the existing plan for widening the sidewalk and they feel that it can be wider than in the original plan. |
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+ | **It is planned to start construction this spring. |
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*Drawings of proposals for 20 February meeting with Engineering & Transportation staff |
*Drawings of proposals for 20 February meeting with Engineering & Transportation staff |
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+ | **The following plans were displayed and there were a number of questions and suggestions that Peter and Paul will take to the 20 February meeting:. |
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− | **Horseshoe Bay - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/ea/Horseshoe_Bay-_Royl_Ave_-_Bruce_St._drawing_03831-C0-SK100-3A.pdf |
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+ | ***Horseshoe Bay - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/ea/Horseshoe_Bay-_Royl_Ave_-_Bruce_St._drawing_03831-C0-SK100-3A.pdf |
− | **Park Royal |
+ | ***Park Royal Marine Drive overview - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5e/Park_Royal_-_Marine_Drive_bike_plan_Entire_Area_Overview.pdf |
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+ | ***Park Royal 752 Marine Drive - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/c/ca/752_Development_raised_bike_lanes.pdf |
+ | ***Skilift Road and Folkstone Way - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/f/f5/Skilifit_and_Folkestone_drawing.pd |
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− | '''City of North Vancouver''' |
+ | '''City of North Vancouver''' |
− | *Jan 26 - T. Valente Meeting with Michael Epp - Director of Planning which now includes Land Use and Transportation |
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+ | *Jan 26 meeting with Tony and Michael Epp (Director of Planning) |
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+ | **New org structure which now includes Land Use and Transportation with planning and operations being separate. |
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+ | **It was pointed out that the bike lane in the 300 block of Esplanade west is too narrow. |
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+ | **We emphasized that construction signs should not be placed in bike lanes – the city is preparing document which we haven't seen yet.(suggest to HUB HQ the idea of provincial guidelines). |
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+ | **We should consider getting a HUB-NS rep on the Integrated Transportation Planning Committee |
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+ | **The possibility a bike share on the North Shore was mentioned. |
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+ | **13th east of Lonsdale will be done when south side of 13th redevelopment is complete. |
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+ | *Green Necklace Jones to Chesterfield is complete with a flashing crosswalk at 21st. |
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'''Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure''' |
'''Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure''' |
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− | *Lower Lynn Interchanges project update |
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+ | *Input requested for a major renovation of the Horseshoe Bay terminal - see:https://www.bcferries.com/about/hsbvision/. |
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− | *Phibbs Exchange Update |
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+ | **We need to draft a letter for our input regarding cycling infrastructure at the Horseshoe Bay terminal - Peter S will draft one. |
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+ | *We need standards for cycling infrastructure – we should get access to TAC guidelines that were updated in 2016 - Paul will follow up. |
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− | '''HUB Structure and Sub-Committee Focus''' |
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'''Other Letters or Actions Required''' |
'''Other Letters or Actions Required''' |
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*Spirit Trail baffles at Pemberton and Welch – need a video of a family with a bike trailer. |
*Spirit Trail baffles at Pemberton and Welch – need a video of a family with a bike trailer. |
Latest revision as of 08:37, 24 February 2018
- Introductions:Tony (chair), Tammy, Jay, Nivedan, Candice, Jordon, Don, Paul, Peter S, Peter T, Fred, Erica
- Annual Committee Budget (annual budget cycle ends on March 31st and does NOT carry over to next fiscal year) - a brochure for handouts at events was suggested.
- Events: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5f/2017_Events_overview.docx
- Bike to Shore in March at Lynn Valley Square – we are invited – get bus bike rack?
- Escape Adventures Date: Sunday, March 4th and/or Sunday, May 6th Times: 11-2pm Location: Lynn Valley Village Square
- Letters: the latest HUB letters can be found at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments
- Future of HUB NS - Yahoo Group - move to Google?
- Erika will look at some options.
- Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project - see File:Integrated North Shore Tranporation Planning Project 18jan08-6.1.pdf
District of North Vancouver
- Update on ACDI - HUB meeting on Brooksbank Intersection
- Giacomo, Tony and Antje were at the meeting two weeks ago.
- We were contacted, gave them our feedback and our suggestions were accepted. (see our 25 January HUB letter at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments)
- Update on Meeting with MoTI review of Phibbs Exchange
- See the 31 January letter: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments
- Follow up with DNV on Phibbs Exchange designs
- There was a meeting on Skype (Erika was there).
- We suggested a bike path across Main Street and then over to Orwell.
- We also suggested a tunnel for cyclists to circle under Hwy1 on the south side of Main st.
- We sent them a letter and the District is going to rework the design.
- Orwell Street Bikeway
- We sent a 31 January letter in support of the District of North Vancouver’s BikeBC Grant application to construct the Orwell Street Bikeway (see:http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Letters_to_governments).
2018 DNV repaving list/ budget spending
- Tony wrote an informal request but has not received a response.
- Maplewood Plan - HUB by Invitation Only Attendance (Darwin Properties and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
- We received an invitation to a meeting to better understand the Active Transportation values related to the North Shore Innovation District site (ie. Maplewood Northlands).
- A date for the meeting in March in the old international school has not yet been set.
- Engaging with First Nations
- It was suggested that we get a First Nation contact and invite that person to come to one of our meetings.
- Tony got a contact from Chief Ian Campbell but no follow-up.
- Tammy knows of a mountain biker that perhaps could help us in making a contact.
District of West Vancouver
- Park Royal Plan/Wardance Bridge update - see: File:2017-12-13 email to Ms Leemhuis.pdf.
- According to Park Royal, they are engaging a peer review company to review the existing plan for widening the sidewalk and they feel that it can be wider than in the original plan.
- It is planned to start construction this spring.
- Drawings of proposals for 20 February meeting with Engineering & Transportation staff
- The following plans were displayed and there were a number of questions and suggestions that Peter and Paul will take to the 20 February meeting:.
- Horseshoe Bay - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/ea/Horseshoe_Bay-_Royl_Ave_-_Bruce_St._drawing_03831-C0-SK100-3A.pdf
- Park Royal Marine Drive overview - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5e/Park_Royal_-_Marine_Drive_bike_plan_Entire_Area_Overview.pdf
- Park Royal 752 Marine Drive - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/c/ca/752_Development_raised_bike_lanes.pdf
- Skilift Road and Folkstone Way - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/f/f5/Skilifit_and_Folkestone_drawing.pd
- The following plans were displayed and there were a number of questions and suggestions that Peter and Paul will take to the 20 February meeting:.
City of North Vancouver
- Jan 26 meeting with Tony and Michael Epp (Director of Planning)
- New org structure which now includes Land Use and Transportation with planning and operations being separate.
- It was pointed out that the bike lane in the 300 block of Esplanade west is too narrow.
- We emphasized that construction signs should not be placed in bike lanes – the city is preparing document which we haven't seen yet.(suggest to HUB HQ the idea of provincial guidelines).
- We should consider getting a HUB-NS rep on the Integrated Transportation Planning Committee
- The possibility a bike share on the North Shore was mentioned.
- Jan 15th Council Meeting supported a bylaw amendment for elephant's feet in crosswalks - see our letter: [1].
- 13th east of Lonsdale will be done when south side of 13th redevelopment is complete.
- Construction Guidelines for Bike Lane Closures - to assist in ensuring bike safety when bike lanes are closed due to construction - we anticipate them being completed in fall - need to follow up.
- New gap: two blocks of 16th Street West, in North Vancouver, between Marine Drive and Fell Ave.
- Green Necklace Jones to Chesterfield is complete with a flashing crosswalk at 21st.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
- BC Ferries Committee Formation (http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/a/ac/BCCC_CoordinatorsHorseshoeBayFerryExpansion.pdf)
- Input requested for a major renovation of the Horseshoe Bay terminal - see:https://www.bcferries.com/about/hsbvision/.
- We need to draft a letter for our input regarding cycling infrastructure at the Horseshoe Bay terminal - Peter S will draft one.
- We need standards for cycling infrastructure – we should get access to TAC guidelines that were updated in 2016 - Paul will follow up.
Other Letters or Actions Required
- Spirit Trail baffles at Pemberton and Welch – need a video of a family with a bike trailer.
- 2012 Bike Masterplan Updates: 3rd Street / 2nd Street / Mahon -> Planned for 2018