Advocacy

DNV Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan - Comments Required

Submitted by Mathew on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:03

The District of North Vancouver has issued the Draft Report for the Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan. This document will guide the planning, use, and funding of parks and open space for the next ten years.

An interesting excerpt from the document: "North Vancouver residents place the highest priority on maintaining greenways, trails and bike paths."

Comments are open until January 27th. As users of trails and open space, it is important for mountain bikers to be aware of the proposed plans. The NSMBA has highlighted specific sections below that are of high importance to mountain bikers.

NSMBA Presents to DNV Council

Submitted by Mathew on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 18:39

On Monday, November 7th, 2011, NSMBA President Mathew Bond and Director Mark Wood made a case for the long-term funding of trail maintenace before District of North Vancouver Council.

You can watch the video below, and download our PowerPoint presentation and background information.

Metro Vancouver and FVRD Park Survey - Let them know you want places to ride!

Submitted by Mathew on Sun, 10/31/2010 - 08:50

Take this survey before November 8th. There's some great specific questions about mountain biking in here.
Q: What services or facilities are important for you to have when visiting such parks?
A: Well maintained trails
Q: If available in regional or large parks, would you be likely to use:
A: Mountain bike trails

Read on for the scoop from Metro Van:

The Future of DNV Open Space - Your Input Needed!

Submitted by Mathew on Sat, 06/05/2010 - 05:26

On Thursday. May 20th, NSMBA President Mathew Bond attended the second session of the DNV’s Parks and Open Space plan. The DNV has collated and analyzed all the data from the first workshop on September 28th 2009, and is looking for feedback.

Please review the details of the DNV’s summary here, and provide comments to DNV Planner Carolyn Girard. Some specific recommendations to think about:

Want input on Seymour Trails? Submit this online survey by June 15th!

Submitted by Mathew on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 21:13

Metro Vancouver (LSCR) is conducting a survey. If you like CBC, Ned's, and Bottletop, or want more singletrack access on the North Shore let them know here!

Not sure what trails are in the LSCR. Here's a map!

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