Mission Statement In carrying out its mandate, Bowen Island Municipality will work towards conducting operations in a way that: • Improves the economic, environmental and social well-being for present and future generations; • Encourages and fosters community involvement; • Enhances the small, friendly, caring character of the community; • Maintains an open, accountable and effective operation; and • Preserves and enhances the unique mix of natural ecosystems and green spaces that Bowen Island possesses.
NOTICE: That a Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM for the transaction of business listed below.
Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
REVISED AGENDA Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting (Revised to Include Late and On-Table Items) Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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OPENING OF COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.1 Introduction of Late Items
Recommendation: That the Transportation Advisory Committee approve the agenda and Late Items agenda (if applicable) for the July 2, 2019 meeting.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the May 7, 2019 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting 4 - 8
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting held May 7, 2019 be adopted.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 min) Public Comment is an opportunity for members of the Public to comment regarding items on the agenda or any other comments or issues they may wish to bring to the Committee's attention.
4. DELEGATIONS 7:05 PM
4.1 Matthew Redekopp re: Miller Road Shoulder Proposal 9 - 25 (20 min) (Photo and Text Added On-Table)
4.2 Councillor Roby Wynen re: Provincial Active Transportation Summit 26 - 27 (20 min) (Notes and Council Excerpt Added On-Table)
5. ACTION ITEMS 7:45 PM
5.1 Review of Action Items from the May 7, 2019 meeting 28 (10 min)
6. UPDATES 7:55 PM
6.1 Staff Update (Emma Chow, Island Community Planner) 29 (15 min) (Notes Provided On-Table)
6.2 Ferry Advisory Committee Update (James Glave, Chair, or Designate) 30 - 34 (15 min) (Letter and Announcement Provided On-Table)
6.3 Bowen Transportation Society (Councillor Hocking) 35 (5 min) (Council Excerpt Added On-Table)
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 8:30 PM
7.1 Mobility Fest (Ily Allen, Vice Chair) (15 min)
7.2 Accessibility Committee (Ily Allen, Vice Chair and Emma Chow, Island 36 - 37 (10 min) Community Planner)
8. INFORMATION ITEMS 8:55 PM Note to members of the Public: if your correspondence is referenced in this section below and you wish to speak to the Committee regarding such, you are welcome to appear during our "Public Comment" section near the beginning of this agenda
8.1 2019 Island Plan
8.2 Clean BC and Flyer
8.3 Translink Call for Ideas 38 - 41
8.4 Bike to School Week 42 - 43
8.5 Excerpt from the minutes of the May 27, 2019 Regular Council Meeting 44 re: Charging Station
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8.6 Excerpt from the Minutes of the May 27, 2019 Regular Council Meeting 45 re: Multi-Use Path
9. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, September 3, 2019
10. ADJOURNMENT 8:55 PM
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DRAFT
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting View the Video
Minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COMMITTEE IN James Glave, Chair ATTENDANCE Ily Allen, Vice Chair Wendy Alexander Tyler Davenport Scott Slater Councillor David Hocking Emma Chow, Island Community Planner (nonvoting member)
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Kim Hauner, Alternative Transportation Enthusiast Rondy Dike, Union Steamship One member of the public.
REGRETS Tanis Braraten Javier Estebecorena
PENING OF MEETING The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Introduction of Late Items It was Moved and Seconded That the Transportation Advisory Committee approve the agenda for the May 7, 2019 meeting as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the April 2, 2019 It was Moved and Seconded Transportation Advisory That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting Committee Meeting held April 2, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rondy Dike, Union Steamship Mr. Dike suggested that an electronic “Wait” sign that could be Marina Owner, neighbour to controlled by ferry workers be installed at the cross walk in front of ferry terminal the terminal.
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Kim Hauner, Alternative Kim Hauner, Alternative Transportation Enthusiast, provided a Transportation Enthusiast re: presentation regarding cost and environmental benefits of investing Impacts of Electric Vehicle in electric vehicles. Discussion ensued. Ownership The Chair asked Mr. Hauner for advice on how to proceed with Mobility Fest and suggestions included: • Exposing residents to a broad range of low-speed and alternative vehicles including three-wheelers and leaning vehicles, owned by both Bowen residents and enthusiasts in Vancouver willing to participate. • Providing participants with an opportunity to take vehicles for a trial run.
ACTION ITEMS
Review of Action Items from The Committee reviewed action items from previous meetings. Status the April 2, 2019 meeting was noted.
UPDATES
Staff Update (Emma Chow, Emma Chow, Island Community Planner, provided a staff update. Island Community Planner) Discussion ensued.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following actions:
Emma Chow: Share draft of electric vehicle Council report with Committee members for comments before sending to Council. Tyler Davenport and Scott Slater: Consult the map in the Transportation Plan which indicates the biking route and recommend appropriate locations for signs or arrows. All: Provide ideas to Emma regarding Regional Partnerships Transportation Initiative. Volunteers: Commuter parking lot car counting again in June.
Ferry Advisory Committee James Glave, Chair, advised that the planning meeting of Ferry (FAC) Update (James Glave, Advisory Committee would take place on April 23, 2019. A formal Chair) meeting with BC Ferries would take place on May 28, 2019 from 5:30 - 8:00pm. He advised that Melanie Mason would probably be Chair and that other FAC members included:
1. Jonathan Bell 2. Tanis Braraten 3. Tyler Davenport 4. Javier Estebecorena 5. James Glave 6. Councillor Hocking 7. Fanella Jacquet 8. Scott Slater Page 5 of 45 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2019
9. Murray Atherton
Bowen Transportation Councillor Hocking advised that the BTS was still working with Peter Society Update King to continue the popular business model that he had introduced to the community.
Environment and Climate Councillor Hocking advised that BC Municipalities were declaring a Action Advisory Committee climate emergency and that Vancouver, for example, was branding (ECAAC) Update their efforts as “Six Big Moves”. He further advised that the BIM Environment and Action Advisory Committee was considering recommending that Council declare five big moves for Bowen, some of which involved transportation. Ideas included:
1. Five fast ways to get to downtown 2. Electrification of the ferry 3. Transit all over all the island 4. E - vehicles getting priority loading onto ferry.
Discussion ensued and it was suggested that
• Single occupancy e-vehicles having priority loading would possibly mitigate less carbon offset than a van full of people on their way to a soccer game, for example; and, • Electrification of the Queen of Capilano might be more appropriate when she had reached the end of her life.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following action:
All: Send Councillor Hocking ideas for “five big moves” to support the climate emergency response to share with the Environment and Climate Action Advisory Committee.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM
THE MINUTES
Accessibility Committee The Committee discussed making a recommendation to Council Discussion regarding the striking of an Accessibility Advisory Committee. It was agreed that the scope of such would go beyond that of a TAC subcommittee.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following action:
Ily Allen: Make a list of recommendations and potential actions regarding accessibility referencing Appendix C and element C8 of the Transportation Plan.
Mobility Fest Discussion (All) The Committee discussed the proposed Mobility Fest (also discussed during the “Delegations” section of the meeting. It was advised that Page 6 of 45 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2019
the Communications Coordinator would need at least one-month notice. A Mobility Fest Subcommittee was formed comprising:
• Ily Allen • David Hocking (working with Kim Hauner) • Wendy Alexander • Tyler Davenport
Discussion included:
• Trying is better than watching. • Work with Zoom Zoom if they will be renting ebikes. • Ebikes will be the focus. • Bowfest will be the venue.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following action:
Emma Chow: Book and pay for the table and tent at Bowfest.
NEW BUSINESS
Connecting Coastal The Committee discussed the Blair Redlin Report and by unanimous Communities (Blair Redlin consent decided that the action associated with this document would Report): Possible be to request the results of the feasibility study mentioned therein. Recommendations Endorsement (James Glave, By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following Chair) action: James Glave: Make a request at the BC Ferries / Ferry Advisory Committee meeting that information regarding the electrification feasibility study in the Blair Redlin Report be shared.
Discussion re: Ferry Sign on The Committee discussed recommending that a sign be installed Hilltop (Scott Slater) indicating arrival of the ferry above Village Square where sightlines to the terminal are lost. It was agreed that more homework would need to be done before approaching BC Ferries on this topic.
By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed on the following action:
Councillor Hocking: Talk to staff about ferry infrastructure (a light) on Municipal land.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Link to 2019 Island Plan Provided.
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Link to 2018 - 2038 Provided. Transportation Plan
Excerpt from the April 8, Provided. 2019 Regular Council Meeting re: BTS
Excerpt from the April 23, Provided. 2019 Regular Council Meeting re: Electrifying Ferries
Excerpt from the April 23, Provided. 2019 Regular Council Meeting re: Traffic and Use of Streets Bylaw
NEXT MEETING Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM
• Monday, May 13, 2019: Translink/BC Ferries meeting at 9:00 AM at BC Ferries Terminal • Wednesday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM: FAC Members Subcommittee meeting in Council Chambers • Tuesday, May 28, 2019: BC Ferries / FAC meeting at 5:30 PM (location TBD)
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:24 PM.
Certified Correct:
James Glave, Chair Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
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From: Matthew Redekopp Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7:56:54 PM To: Matthew Redekopp Subject: Miller Rocks proposal
I would like to propose a solution to dangerous road shoulder conditions on Miller landing that would greatly improve walking/biking comfort and safety. I am speaking to those areas along Miller where cars park on the shoulder reducing the width of the human egress lanes and thus pushing pedestrians onto the pavement to bypass parked cars.
I understand that cars require 2.5 meters clearance to park while bicycles require 1.5 meters. I also understand that cars are not allowed to touch the pavement when parking as per bylaw. The solution I propose is to physically reduce those clearances used by vehicle parking by the placement of large rocks on shoulder at a distance of between 1.5 (bike clearance) and 2.5 meters (car clearance) from the roadway creating a pathway free for human egress yet restricting parking.
The rocks should not be placed at the end of the pavement but a distance away from the pavement to provide roadway clearances for bicycles and emergency pullouts. Thus a barrier to parking is created whilst adding visually appealing landscaping to the roadways.
Page 25 of 45 From: Rob Wynen To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council; Emma Chow Subject: Active Transportation Summit Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 10:14:40 AM
Hi all, I attended the 2019 BC Active Transportation Summit this week in New Westminster and thought I would give you an update/highlights. The conference was very well put together, sold out and included municipal staff, NGOs, politicians and provincial, translink, metro staff. I was pretty amazed at the interest and the number of people there, very different than in the 90s when I was heavily involved in this area. Highlights/Bowen related issues.
1) Spoke with Trisha Kaplan ([email protected]) who is the western rep for the TransCanada trail. I was letting her know about the Cross Island Path and how it runs along a section of the TransCanada trail. She pulled up a map of the TransCanada trail but we were not on there, only the northern part of Bowen was on as part of the marine trail. I thought we were part of the trail and recall seeing a sign. I let her know we would get back to her about that as there is possible support we can get from the federal government through the trail program. She was very interested in working with us. 2) Lots of talk about bike sharing, the city of North Vancouver is about to pilot a bike share program as is the city of West Vancouver. It doesn’t sound like they will roll it out to Horseshoe Bay but there was talk that we may be interested in considering joining up with one of the municipalities on such a system if we were contemplating a bike share. It is amazing how fast both bike and scooter sharing companies are expanding in North America. It is really changing the transportation system in many cities. The electric scooter craze is sure to hit us soon as will the continued growth of electric bikes. The bike sharing programs in NV and WV will be electric assist and on a “dockless” system meaning you can leave the bikes wherever you are, not at a designated drop off, although NV will “coral” them during the pilot program. 3) The ministry of transportation was at the conference to announce their Active Transportation Strategy. No money was announced but it looks like the province will begin to significantly increase funding for active transportation. They are also going to rewrite the motor vehicle act (a name change first on the list) to remove barriers to active transportation and look at issues such as speed limits, a big issue at the conference with municipalities wanting more control over the limits and not being stuck to the minimum 50km base the province has set. The ministry also released the new BC Active Transportation Design guide, a 700pg book. They are hoping to standardize infrastructure across the province and clearly articulate best practices. 4) Lots of multi-use paths being planned across the province similar to ours. Sechelt, Squamish, Salt Spring, Smithers all have projects on the go and it looks like funding will be available down the road. I think our timing for our path is spot on. 5) I was approached by Arthur Orsini ([email protected]) from VCH. They are having issues with nurses commuting from Bowen to VCH getting stuck on overloads and were considering the possibility of a MODO car for Bowen. They would use the car during the day but it could be available for Bowen residents in the evening and weekends. Sounded like an interesting opportunity. Arthur was looking for a parking spot on island for the car.
I think that covers it, a very good conference, definitely worth sending a staff person next year. It was exciting to see the momentum and new technologies coming forward. Rob
Page 26 of 45 Excerpt from the Minutes of the June 24, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
Councillor Rob Wynen re: Councillor Wynen provided an overview of the BC Active Overview of Active Transportation Summit he attended on June 17th-19th. Transportation Summit, Highlights and Bowen related issues are included in Councillor dated June 19, 2019 Wynen’s meeting summary.
Page 27 of 45 Action Items Transportation Advisory Committee May 7, 2019
January 29, 2019 Meeting
1) Engage with the Public Works departments regarding moving signs from multi-use path (Emma Chow).
May 7, 2019 Meeting
1) Emma Chow: Share draft of electric vehicle Council report with Committee members for comments before sending to Council. 2) Tyler Davenport and Scott Slater: Consult the map in the Transportation Plan which indicates the biking route and recommend appropriate locations for signs or arrows. 3) All: Provide ideas to Emma regarding Regional Partnerships Transportation Initiative. 4) Volunteers: Commuter parking lot car counting again in June. 5) All: Send Councillor Hocking ideas for “five big moves” to support the climate emergency response to share with the Environment and Climate Action Advisory Committee. 6) Ily Allen: Make a list of recommendations and potential actions regarding accessibility referencing Appendix C and element C8 of the Transportation Plan. 7) Emma Chow: Book and pay for the table and tent at Bowfest. 8) James Glave: Make a request at the BC Ferries / Ferry Advisory Committee meeting that information regarding the electrification feasibility study in the Blair Redlin Report be shared. 9) Councillor Hocking: Talk to staff about ferry infrastructure (a light) on Municipal land.
Long-Term Actions
1) Send numbers of students for 2019 – 2020 year to BC Ferries in May (Scott Slater). 2) Reach out to all of the high schools in West Vancouver regarding Bowen student counts in September 2019 (Scott Slater).
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner [release number] [April 1, 2019]
BC Ferries Commissioner Makes Preliminary Price Cap Decision
VICTORIA — The BC Ferries Commissioner today announced his preliminary decision on price caps for the next performance term which would allow average ferry fares to increase by a maximum of 2.3% annually beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2024.
The proposed price cap increases anticipate that total operating expenses — including those that BC Ferries has no control over — will increase at or slightly above the rate of inflation, while the trend of increased traffic will level off.
The commissioner has until September to finalize the decision. In the meantime, the public have an opportunity to comment on the preliminary decision, and the BC Government and BC Ferries have an opportunity to review the Coastal Ferry Services Contract and possibly make changes that could affect the final decision.
Detailed reasons for the preliminary price cap increase are set out on the Report on the Preliminary Price Cap Decision for the Fifth Performance Term. The report, available online, also includes a review of the BC Ferries’ current performance. Highlights include:
• In fiscal 2018 BC Ferries delivered 79,082 round trips, exceeding the required trips under the Coastal Ferry Services Contract by 2,962. • BC Ferries implemented average fare increases that were lower than the 1.9% they were allowed for performance term four. • Vehicle and passenger traffic increased in fiscal 2017 by 2.9% and 1.7% respectively, breaking the previous 2008 record. The trend continued through 2018 and is expected to climb further in 2019 and 2020. • Fuel costs, the second highest operating cost for the service and projected to be $108.7 million in fiscal 2019, have been effectively managed and are expected to decline primarily due to higher usage of LNG fuel. • Long-term capital plans will have a moderate impact on performance term five price caps but could have a larger impact for following terms. • Increases in non-controllable costs in performance term five include: $19.8 million for the provincial carbon tax, $6.1 million for the new provincial health tax, and $19.4 for Canada Pension Plan rates.
Along with its preliminary decision on price caps, the BC Ferries Commissioner is urging BC Ferries to develop a plan for the conversion to all-electric ferries as soon as infrastructure and technology is available, consider possible reductions in its long-term capital plan to ease pressure on future price caps, and develop a tracking process and reporting requirement to meet targets for reducing operating, maintenance costs and administration costs. Page 30 of 45
The deadline for public comments on the preliminary price cap decision and report by June 30, 2019. Comments can be sent to: [email protected] or by mail to Office of the BC Ferry Commissioner, P.O. Box 9279, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9J7.
Quote:
Sheldon Stoilen, BC Ferries Commissioner —
“BC Ferries have fully cooperated in providing the commissioner with the information he needs to make a preliminary price cap decision. I am pleased to see the price caps tracking close to the Consumer Price Index for British Columbia.
“The major challenges to operating a world-class system that is affordable to the riding public and taxpayers can be expected to persist and even deepen. The commissioner will applaud any effort by BC Ferries and the Province to address the Redlin report recommendation for a jointly developed vision to address them.”
Quick Facts:
• A price cap is a form of regulation to set on the total amount of revenue that can be earned from ferry fares. • Under provincial legislation the Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner (BCFC) serves an oversight and regulatory role over BC Ferries’ operations including setting price caps on the maximum allowable increase in the average fare levels that BC Ferries is permitted to charge its customers and the approval of major capital expenditures. • The last price cap decision by the BC Ferries Commissioner was September 2015 when it was set at 1.9% annually for the current performance term.
Learn More:
To learn more about the BC Ferries Commissioner’s Report on the Preliminary Price Cap Decision for the Fifth Performance Term, visit: www.bcferrycommission.ca/PT5-Preliminary-Price-Cap-Report.pdf PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Assessment of BC Ferries’ PT5 Submission www.Assessment-of-BC-Ferries-PT5-Submission-March-2019.pdf PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Price Cap Compliance Performance Review www.Price-Cap-Compliance-Performance-Review-March-2019.pdf PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Drop Trailer Compliance Review www.Drop-Trailer-Compliance-Review-March-2019.pdf A backgrounder follows.
Contact: British Columbia Ferries Commissioner 250 952-0112 [email protected] Page 31 of 45
For Immediate Release Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner [release number] April 1, 2019
BACKGROUNDER
External reviews assess BC Ferries’ operations, forecasts
The BC Ferries Commissioner’s Report on the Preliminary Price Cap Decision for the Fifth Performance Term contains three external performance reviews conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). These reviews assess BC Ferries past performance and evaluate the company’s submissions related to forecasted performance and trends for the current and next performance terms.
Highlights include:
Traffic volumes and fares Vehicle and passenger volumes from 2015 to 2018 were stronger than anticipated, particularly on major routes as fuel costs were low and a strong economy, low Canadian dollar that encouraged tourism from the US and travel within B.C. and the rest of Canada. Lower fare price increases beginning in 2017 to levels less than general inflation, fare freezes and fare reductions in 2018 also contributed to traffic growth.
Growth in fiscal 2019 and 2020 will continue but at slower rates of 2.6% and 1.7% respectively.
The fare and seniors’ 100% discount initiatives for travel Monday to Thursday on major and minor routes are contracted to be in place until March 2020.
Variable pricing is expected to drive traffic volumes by offering customers discounted fares on low demand sailings on the major routes between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver.
BC Ferries was fully compliant with fourth term performance price caps set for April 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018. Based in large part on the provincial government Fare Initiative that resulted in reduced fares on the minor routes and a decision by BC Ferries not to raise fares on routes starting in F2018, the actual fare index is well below the price cap.
Foregone revenue from fare initiatives will total $58.8 million for the fiscal years 2018 to 2020.
Capital Plan
Actual capital expenditures in the current performance term was $842 million, which is $255 million less than BC Ferries forecast primarily because:
Page 32 of 45 • The deferral of projects, including the Langdale terminal development and the Fleet Maintenance Unit site development. Deferrals on these two projects have also impacted the timelines of other upland infrastructure projects planned for Swartz Bay and Horseshoe Bay. • $50 million in duty savings on the first three Salish class vessels.
Fuel costs Fuel is BC Ferries second largest expense and is subject to a fuel management program that aims to minimize cost and consumption. Overall fuel expense declined, due to a reduction in fuel prices and the shift to cleaner and lower-cost alternative fuels. For example, BC Ferries estimate that fuel savings from the introduction of three Intermediate class ferries and engine conversions of two Spirit class vessels total $17.1 million.
Efficiency BC Ferries will in the next performance term seek efficiencies through use of low-carbon technology, improved maintenance capacity and increased labour flexibility, variable pricing, retirement of older ships, and increased foot passenger capacity. Other ideas under consideration include a frequent traveller program and new services including: • Passenger-only service, similar to the Vancouver Seabus, from Royal Bay in Colwood to Ship Point in downtown Victoria, and from Royal Bay to Esquimalt Harbour at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt; • Intermodal partnerships with car sharing services and transit operators, to create a seamless and efficient travel experience for ferry users.
Contact: British Columbia Ferries Commissioner 250 952-0112 [email protected]
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Sheldon Stoilen BC Ferries Commissioner P.O. Box 9279 Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9J7
June 30th, 2019
RE: Report on the Preliminary Price Cap Decision for the Fifth Performance Term
Dear Mr Stoilen,
Thank you for inviting comment on the BC Ferrries Commissioner preliminary price cap decision and accompanying report. On behalf of the Bowen Island Ferry Advisory Committee, I would like to submit the following feedback:
We understand the premise for the ferry fare to increase by 2.3% annually beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2024—an increase at or slightly above the rate of inflation. Maintaining consistent affordable ferry fares is important to ferry dependent communities such as Bowen Island while recognizing the financial realities needed to maintain service levels that meets the overall needs of ferry dependent communities.
The Bowen FAC shares the BC Ferries Commissioner concern, as highlighted in the PT5 Preliminary Price Cap report, about future upward pressure on price caps beyond PT5 due to planned large-scale capital expenditures. As a community significantly impacted by the aging infrastructure at Horseshoe Bay Terminal, and the lack of an indoor waiting room at Snug Cove, we support these infrastructure projects proceeding in a timely manner.
We also support the report’s consideration of alternative delivery models for future ferry service as a means for lowering costs, and would like to offer for consideration a Bowen Island passenger-only service, integrated with public transportation. We also encourage BC Ferries to partner with senior governments to secure additional funding for large scale infrastructure projects such as the planned $250 million Horseshoe Bay terminal redevelopment.
We also strongly support the BC Ferries Commissioner on urging BC Ferries to follow in the leadership of Washington State and develop a plan for the conversion to a zero-emissions ferry fleet. The recent Connecting Coastal Communities, Review of Coastal Ferry Services report recommended a similar course of action. We also support the following recommendations from the same report:
• BC Ferries needs to be an integral part of the provincial Climate Leadership Plan. • The Coastal Ferry Act and Coastal Ferry Services Contract should mandate BC Ferries to meet provincial greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Thank you again for this opportunity,
Sincerely,
Melanie Mason Bowen Island Ferry Advisory Chair
Page 34 of 45 Excerpt from the Minutes of the June 24, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
Councillor David Hocking re: Councillor Hocking provided Council with an update on the Bowen Bowen Transit Society Transportation Society’s website and membership launch. Update Councillor Hocking advised its AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3rd at 6 pm at the Library.
Page 35 of 45 Accessibility Update
Overview:
Tasked with looking into the viability of an accessibility committee as well as compiling accessibility improvement and design policy suggestions, I started by looking at the BIM Age Friendly Community Project – Appendix C of the Transportation Plan (see link below under table). I immediately noted two things. The report was written in 2009 and Colleen O’Neil’s name was nowhere on it. Indeed, it was written before her and the Caring Circle’s time. Colleen and I had a meeting and a lot of the following information is from that meeting.
Some Facts:
• Our elderly population has increased
Year Age Proportion of Total persons in Age population group 2006 0+ 100% 3362 2016 0+ 100% 3680 2006 45-64 37% 1270 2016 45-64 35% 1295 2006 65-84 9.7% 325 2016 65-84 19% 705 2006 65+ 13.6% 405 2016 65+ 20.8% 765 2006 85+ 2.5% 80 2016 85+ 1.6% 60 Data Source:
BIM Age Friendly Community Project https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/168886
Statistics Canada 2016 Census https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp- pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5915062&Geo2=PR&Code2=61&Data=Count&Se archText=Bowen%20Island&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All
• HandiDART is unavailable on Bowen – it does come to HSB along with a few other ride providers like the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society • Caring Circle does have a limited volunteer driver program which can take people to doctor appointments and such. • The Bowen bus is wheelchair accessible • The taxi is not • Handicap parking spaces on Bowen: o 2 by Caring Circle o 1 in Library parking lot o 1 in front of Out of the Blue o 2 in Village Square o 2 at BICS
Page 36 of 45 o 1 at Knick Nack Nook o 1 in Artisan Square – shared with Artisan Eats loading zone o 1 at Muni Accessibility improvement and design policy notes and suggestions:
• Universal design to curb ramps • Removal of signs in pathways • Mobility scooter parking and charging • ‘Sensitivity’ training for our local bus drivers – case in point, when I waved down the bus to ask the bus driver if they were indeed wheelchair accessible, the answer was ‘yes but it would be nice to have advance notice’. Since I had been calling the number all day with no response, I am not sure how that would happen! • Area at the front of the Bowen ferry lineup for those needing the extra space on the ferry because of wheelchairs etc. Then the ferry workers could load the ferry appropriately to facilitate those needs. This is done on the HSB side. • Look at the Handicap spots and see if there are issues – example, the spot in front of the Undercurrent Office is often locked by the Lifelabs parking. Also, the curb types at those spots are challenging. • Water taxi access addressed? – Have not investigated yet. • As per Scott’s suggestion, look into the Rick Hansen accessibility audit • Accessible transportation, especially at night, is a huge barrier to inclusivity and socialization.
Non-BIMTAC related suggestions:
• Bolts on street signs – using shorter bolts so those visually impaired are not injured • Tactile curb markings • Accessible housing • Accessible tourist accommodation • Lots of issues with private businesses – maybe giving them information on grants and such which could help make their establishments more accessible (New Horizon’s Seniors Grant) • Public washroom accessibility
Page 37 of 45 Phase 1: Regional Agency Advisory Group Call for Ideas
TOWARDS A NEW LONG-TERM VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE REGION TransLink is leading the development of Transport 2050: a new long-term strategy for the Metro Vancouver region. This Regional Transportation Strategy will set out what the region needs to build, decide, and provide over the next 30 years to meet our transportation needs for people and goods through to 2050.
In recent years, mobility across the region has been improving. We have made record-levels of investments, and people are using transit, walking and cycling more than ever before. At the same time, we face issues like increasing traffic congestion, limited availability of travel options in some locations, and growing concerns around regional affordability and equity.
When we look at the future, we anticipate several emerging factors that have the potential to fundamentally alter how we live and move in this region. These include climate change, a changing global economy, and new technology like artificial intelligence and automation. Transport 2050 is our opportunity to help effectively navigate this uncertainty and to ensure that the benefits of new mobility support a sustainable future and are shared by all.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY As a key public sector agency partner in the development of Transport 2050, your input will be essential in helping to shape a regional strategy that reflects the needs and desires of the region. So in this first phase of work, we are asking for your agency’s ideas for transportation policies, programs, projects, and network concepts.
YOUR AGENCY’S IDEAS Transport 2050 will start with a vision for the region that we develop together shaped by input from the people and organisations of the region. From your agency’s perspective, in an ideal world, what big moves would make Metro Vancouver’s transportation system work better for everyone today and into the future? How should we plan today for the challenges of tomorrow?
Transport 2050 offers a unique opportunity to test a range of big ideas. As you compile your agency’s submission, we encourage you to think broadly and consider multiple alternatives. Ideas don’t need to be well-studied or a final endorsed proposal. Rather, as agency partners collaborating on this Strategy - let’s use the first phase of Transport 2050 to brainstorm the future together!
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STEP 1: TEST YOUR IDEAS ONLINE Transport 2050 has a lively online discussion forum where members of the public can share ideas, and vote on and comment on the ideas others have posted.
Sign up and submit your ideas via Transport2050.ca as early as possible so that they can become part of the public discourse and you can get feedback from people keen to help shape our transportation future.
Once you’ve tested your ideas online you may choose to include them in your submission or not.
STEP 2: SHARE YOUR SUBMISSION In this first phase of Transport 2050, members of the Regional Agency Advisory Group are invited to provide their preliminary big move ideas in a short presentation at the Regional Agency Advisory Group meeting in late September, tentatively scheduled for September 19 (date to be confirmed).
You are welcome to accompany your presentation with a written submission, and the submission should be structured in two parts:
A. Your future transportation vision, from now to 2050 B. Your ideas to help achieve that vision
Whether your idea is a transportation policy, program, project, or network concept - for each idea you provide in part B, please provide the following: 1. A summary or title for each idea in 1 descriptive sentence. 2. A short explanation of why this is a good idea. What regional or sub-regional challenge or opportunity does each idea address? You may draw on the opportunities or challenges outlined below and in the background documents available on Transport2050.ca. 3. Thoughts on what might be required to implement each idea. What might need to happen or change to make this idea a reality? e.g. sustainable funding, improved inter-agency coordination, new legislation, etc.
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SUBMISSION GUIDANCE • Presentations and written submissions should be prepared for September 19, 2019. • Presentations should be 5-10 minutes in length. • For written submissions, ideas should be limited to one page maximum each: there is no limit on the number of ideas you can submit, and therefore no maximum page limit for the submission package. • Submissions have no prescribed formatting. Feel free to use appendices, where useful. • You are welcome to submit either independently on behalf of your agency or together with neighbouring jurisdictions as a joint submission.
THINGS TO CONSIDER If you need some help to get started, think about potential problems we may need to address or opportunities we should take advantage of over the next 30 years. Here are some questions to consider.
• A growing population and thriving economy are putting increased demands on our regional transportation system and impacting the availability and reliability of mobility options. How can we make it easier and more reliable for people to get around our region? • How can we make our streets safer for everyone, especially vulnerable road users? • Transportation and housing represent a significant and growing portion of household costs. How can we support a more affordable and equitable region? • How should the region fund future transportation investments? • How should we price our transportation systems and services, including road usage, transit, parking and new mobility services? • Consider the role that private vehicles and public transit should play in the region of the future, especially considering emerging technologies and a rapidly changing transportation landscape. • How should we leverage new developments in automation, connectivity, electrification and shared use mobility to advance our regional goals? • How can our transportation system help us both mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts?
NEXT STEPS The Transport 2050 project team will review, analyze and evaluate each idea brought forward by Regional Agency Advisory Group members, the public, and other stakeholders.
In Phase 2, we will group the most promising ideas into portfolios. Portfolios could be defined by different levels of funding and different approaches to land use coordination, pricing, new mobility, and network design. We will bring these portfolios forward for public feedback in Phase 2 (mid 2020).
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The Mayors’ Council and TransLink Board will consider this public input as they select a preferred portfolio to bring forward for public feedback and dialogue in Phase 3 (late 2020).
CONTACT For more information about this process and your agency’s submission, please email [email protected].
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May BIKE 27-31 to school/work WEEK
BICS students will be participating in Bike to School Week and we are hoping the whole island supports healthy and sustainable transportation.
How the community can support bike riders: • Watch for cyclists on the road • Leave early to avoid rushing by cyclists • Give a one-metre berth when passing cyclists
1 m
it’s the law!
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• Encouraged families to practise biking together to develop road sense • Offered cycling courses to Grade 4-7 students several times in the last four years • Promoted safe cycling workshops on Bowen Island • Encouraged only students with a safe route to school and suitable experience to ride to school • Suggested “Park & Ride” and alternative routes (i.e. through Crippen Park) for students without suitable road skills to get to school
Thank you! The BICS Student Council
Page 43 of 45 Excerpt from the Minutes of the May 27, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
Emma Chow, Island The Island Community Planner presented a staff report and Community Planner re: PowerPoint Presentation regarding options for a site to install a Electric Vehicle Charging public electric vehicle charging station. Discussion ensued. Station Update, dated May 16, 2019 The Island Community Planner explained that only one EV charging station is contemplated at this time due to current parking pressures in the lower Cove and expected demand on the charging station.
The CAO noted that staff will report back after the station has been installed for one year for Council to consider the need for installing the second charging station and feasibility for pay-per-use.
RES#19-275 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to install an electric vehicle charging station at the site shown in Option A located in the existing Library Lot, outlined in the Island Community Planner’s staff report dated May 16, 2019. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Page 44 of 45 Excerpt from the Minutes of the May 27, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
Emma Chow, Island The Island Community Planner presented a staff report and Community Planner re: 2019 PowerPoint Presentation regarding a budget increase request and Budget Increase Request & Council approval to award the construction tender for Phase 1 of the Invitation to Tender for Multi-Use Path. Significant discussion ensued. Multi-Use Path Phase 1, dated May 22, 2019
RES#19-277 It was Moved and Seconded Whereas Council has approved $340,000 for Multi-Use Path Phase 1; And whereas submissions for the Multi-Use Path Phase 1 Invitation to Tender reference number 17115 have been reviewed by staff and the project engineer and exceed the available budget; Therefore be it resolved that Council approve an increase of $270,000 to the approved budget for Multi-Use Path Phase 1 to a total approved budget of $610,000, with the increase to be funded from the Community Works Reserve $112,700 (Gas Tax Funding), and from the Roads Renewal & Replacement Reserve $157,300; Further be it resolved that Council approve the award of the Multi- Use Path Phase 1 Invitation to Tender reference number 17115 to North Construction, at a total cost not to exceed $580,716 + GST, and That the Chief Financial Officer be instructed to include the increase in the Multi-Use Path Phase 1 budget funded from the Community Works Reserve and Roads the Capital Renewal & Replacement Reserve in the Fall Financial Plan Amendment. CARRIED. Councillor Morse in opposition.
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