Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016

1. Attendance: Giacomo, Peter S (Chair),Fiona, Brian, Diana, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
2. Summer monthly meeting break
   • It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
3. Review of recent events
   • Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member. Bike Day in Canada, MEC, Gleneagles and BTWW stations (15 min)
   • MEC on 28 May – 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
   • Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The odeo only had a couple of kids.
     • Photo of start of 3 km ride at 27 June 2016 upload: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Special:ListFiles
4. Review and planning for upcoming events: Lynn Valley Days (18 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and - Caribbean Days (15 min)
5. Municipalities

CNV Update (10 min)

1. • • Spirit Trail tunnel
     • East Keith and Grand Boulevard
   • DNV & MOTI Update (10 min Antje, Giacomo)
     • Lower Lynn Interchanges
     • Ironworkers Memorial Bridge directional signage
     • DNV parking policy
     • Public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange
   • DWV Update (15 min Peter)
     • Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension up for approval at Council on 13 June
     • HUB letter on uphill bike lanes on 15th and 21st Streets
     • Delegation to Council on AAA bike lanes

A. new: Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT) B. Peter, C. Summer break – will have July & Aug meetings. D. Recent events: D.I. Gleneagles – not many attended, due to weather, 1 new member. D.II. MEC – 20-40 people due to weather, 3 new memberships. D.III. Bike day in Canada – 20+ folks on rides including City/District councillors & N Van MLA. Rodeo only had a couple of kids. D.IV. B2WW 2nd narrows – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships. D.IV.a) Jane Hartwick – Seymour MLA stopped by. D.IV.b) Crowded => only 2 tents or setup further back from sidewalk D.IV.c) More signage on bridge. Balloons. D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped D.V. West Van Community day – disorganized & spread out, ~30 people. D.V.a) Next year need a higher traffic location, possibly near spirit trail? E. Up Coming: E.I. Lynn Valley Days (18-Jun) – Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, Fred 2-4 E.II. Canada Day (1-July): E.II.a) Stickers – need ideas, 10 reasons to ride, Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork E.II.b) Don to register for parade & booth E.III. We will skip Caribbean days & Harmony Arts E.IV. Car Free day (13-14 Aug) E.IV.a) Don to get us registered E.IV.b) tTy to get a location near bike rodeo & obsession E.V. Bike to shop day (13 Aug) E.VI. FraserFest 28-Aug – Melissa(organizer) – need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride. E.VI.a) From Vanier park over 2nd narrows to 1st nations event @ Ambleside and back via 1st narrows. E.VII. CNV - E.VII.a) requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel E.VII.b) no updates on E & W Keith. E.VIII. DNV - E.VIII.a) 21st June mtg with MLAs - Bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows. E.VIII.b) Cap road bike lanes – investigate E.VIII.c) J Porter – more signage for one way on 2nd narrows E.VIII.d) Developing a parking policy – for new town centres & new developments. E.IX. DWV E.IX.a) Public Hearing on Mon 13th, Ambleside to Lawson E.IX.a.i) Council is onside, but parking lobby is pushing back E.IX.a.ii) Tony – will speak for HUB. E.IX.b) Working on 15th & 21st uphill cycle lanes