Meeting Summary: October 6, 2011

Welcome new members and guests

In attendance: Alex Kurnicki (CNV), Doug Pope (CNV), Emily Willobee (DWV), Stefan, Antje, Ann, Heather, Fiona, Jay, Dianne, John

Alex Kurnicki, Streetscape Planner with CNV, to present options relating to the Third Street & Forbes Avenue bike facilities

Presentation is at http://www.cnv.org/WestThirdImprovements
Squamish Band had felt very disregarded historically. City needed to work at the relationship. has done a lot of listening and finding success.
All of 3rd street up the hill and the west side of Forbes are Squamish land
Desire to improve cycling and pedestrian facilities for safety of band members and public
Currently only one bus stop between Marine and Esplanade. Squamish Band has wanted more and Coast Mtn bus and City are planning to add a few more along the section, expected October/November
West bound at Esplanade and Forbes will be a slight detour up Mahon Ave and across 1st
East bound will follow Forbes onto Esplanade
Adding signals to Forbes and Esplanade
ICBC has provided 50% funding to install a driver feedback sign on Forbes
Planning to improve intersection at 3rd/2nd/Marine
1.5m bike lanes and/or multiuse paths
Hydro pole on north side of 3rd is a problem. Dialogue has started to bury the line but will be lengthy and expensive. Pole makes access on sidewalk for strollers and wheelchairs problematic.
Planning to add left turn restriction from west bound 3rd onto Forbes
Ranked as one of the highest priority projects, so stands a good chance of funding.

Emily Willobee, Engineering Outreach Coordinator with District of West Vancouver, introduction and briefing on West Vancouver improvements, etc.

Ex Chicago
Cyclist, bike mechanic
Active transportation, water conservation, composting, etc. Engineering outreach.
Two things current at DWV
- Reviewing "Cycling Agreement Plan" from 2007. Plan has gaps...
- Welch street & Bridge Rd - construction has started between Capilano Rd and the Park Royal bridge. Expect closures. (I rode it this morning and they are clearing foliage well back from the road along Welch and there was an excavator working on the trail on the east side of the LGB ramp - exciting! - Jay)

North Vancouver Bike to Work Week station on Oct 31: location, volunteers, sponsor, food, prize draw

Antje talked to John Henry Bikes - they will provide tent, table, coffee, cups, etc
Moving to 13th and Lonsdale for morning commute
Dress up!
Jay to coordinate with Mont Royal Bagels
Dianne will try and contact Cobbs Breads
Tamiko will donate book about cycling as a prize
Antje will get supplies from VACC
Volunteers: Jay, Fiona, Antje, Heather, Ann, John (maybe), Tamiko (maybe)

Grant applications for North Shore bike map (Antje)

Discuss state of Wiki (Jay)

DNV wayfinding signage plan for Lower Capilano area

Baffle gates on new Seymour River Greenway

Construction of Cap U cycling access improvements

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