Laura Secord PAC -- Process and Action Plan Updates
OVERVIEW 1. Process Review 2. Stakeholder Actions 1. City of Vancouver 2. Other Stakeholders 3. School Actions 4. PAC Actions 3. Next Steps
PROCESS REVIEW Survey Research School Walkabout Draft Actions and Review Write STP Report Implement Actions and Follow Up We are here!
STAKEHOLDER GROUP
No Right on Red CITY OF VANCOUVER ACTIONS Action Task Start Complete Notes Review No right on Red control on Broadway east bound, turning right on to Lakewood south bound. Alternatively install a curb bulge on the SW corner of Lakewood and Broadway. Spring 2016 TBD The City will install a pedestrian countdown timer at this intersection to improve comfort. No right on Red not recommended. Curb bulge will be reviewed if funds are available. No Right on Red Address Pedestrian and Cycling Conflicts Review No right on Red control on Victoria Dr north bound, turning on to Broadway east bound Review design and function of Central Valley Greenway at Victoria Dr. Currently there are pedestrian & cyclist conflicts within shared spaces. Consider increasing green paint on Broadway west bound at Victoria Dr to increase awareness of cyclists. Spring 2016 Complete Not recommended. Consult ATB Longer Term Solution Interim spot improvement solution with potential date to be defined. Longer term solution will require changes to Central Valley Greenway, coordination with Translink station upgrade, plans for Commercial Dr and Grandview Woodlands Community Plan development. Parents may lead a paint project here.
CITY OF VANCOUVER ACTIONS Action Task Start Complete Notes Crosswalk Review Review crosswalk at Victoria Dr & E.10 th Ave in relation to both it s function as a pedestrian crossing, also for the 2-way cycle route on the east side of Victoria Dr. Consult ATB Potential signal to be installed in 2017/ 2018. Conceptual design with geometric changes underway as part of the 10 th Ave Corridor Project. Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Improve pedestrian crossing control at the intersection of Broadway & Lakewood Dr (currently a timed crossing). Spring 2016 Fall/Winter 2016 Countdown timer will be added. Shrub Trimming Assess foliage on Central Valley Greenway causing obstruction to sightlines. Spring 2016 Ongoing trimming ATB shrub removal or trimming Review Crossing Times Review crossing times at: Broadway & Lakewood Dr Victoria Dr and Commercial Dr Victoria Dr & 1 st Ave Lakewood & E.12 th Ave Victoria Dr & E.12 th Ave Sept 2015 Completed Oct 2015
STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS Vancouver School Board Bike rack donation drive. Share bike rack siting guideline with school Request a two week observation on parking violations and feedback from City of Vancouver s Parking Enforcement department. Print Best Routes Maps for school.
STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS Vancouver Police Department At Broadway and Nanaimo St intersection to ticket for vehicles illegally running red lights. Attend the vicinity of the school during drop-off / pick-up times to monitor parking Perform speed patrol to enforce speed limit on Broadway, Victoria Dr and E.12 th Ave.
STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS HUB Provide bike education training for all grade 4 and 5 students. Host Bike to School Week and provide resources for the school's event.
STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS ICBC Give in classroom talks to educate students on active transportation and safety. Share annual schedule of events with school and suggest events that might be relevant for PAC to participate in.
SCHOOL ACTIONS Action Task Start Complete Notes Newsletter and Announcement promotion Kindergarten Orientation Pedestrian Safety Cycling Programs at School TravelSmart Workshop Register for iwalk Week Promote School as a Walking and Cycling School. Continue to promote positive newsletter announcements that support and encourage this behaviour. Promote walking and cycling as a preferred option at the annual Kindergarten Orientation. Highlight HASTe s school travel planning program, and some of the improvements this has brought. Invite VPD to give pedestrian safety presentations to school. Encourage staff and teachers to incorporate walking and cycling into classroom curriculum activities (tour and trips, etc). Invite TravelSmart to facilitate a 90-minute workshop to grade 6 & 7s. Register and participate in a Fall iwalk or Walk & Roll Week visit http://dashbc.ca/ for details. Spring 2016 June 2016 Fall 2016 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Principal and Teachers Fall 2016 Ongoing Principal and TravelSmart Fall 2016 Ongoing
PAC ACTIONS Action Task Start Complete Notes Walking Wednesday Bike to School Week Cycle Training PAC and Principal Working Group Organize a Walking Wednesday program once a bi-month. Using TransLink/TravelSmart PAC toolkit for support. Launch during iwalk week. Register and participate in Bike to School week. Visit https://bikehub.ca/bike-toschool/bike-to-school-week/register for details. Organize Bike to School Week events, including Bike Trains for designated locations. Work with HUB to coordinate cycling training for Gr 4 & 5 students. Restart PAC and Principal Working Group to share ongoing active transportation updates, plans, events and communication pieces. Fall 2016 Ongoing Leverage Best Routes Map and park and walk locations. Create celebrations and get elected officials involved. April 2016 May 2016 Spring 2016 Fall 2016 January 2016 Ongoing Intersection Intervention / Tactical Urbanism Newsletter Organize a parent led intersection intervention as a pedestrian calming project (see Egg Mural in Kitsilano for example). Central Valley Greenway and Lakewood Dr or E 10 th Ave and Lakewood Dr possible locations for this project. Educate PAC & Parents with STP updates (resources, infrastructure changes, parking lot rules and changes updates & upcoming events). Summer 2016 August 2016 PAC and HASTe. Funds from City s Integrated Graffiti Management Program. Spring 2016 Ongoing Try to provide information in multiple languages.
NEXT STEPS Produce School Travel Plan Report Create Best Routes to School Map Implement actions (2016/2017) SD 61 $$$ Reminder J