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Old 02-04-2005, 04:57 PM   #1
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on-line petition to save the trails
here's a draught of a petition i paln to put on-line. please give feedback re the content and feel free to add what you think is needed.

To: Council of District of North Vancouver

Petition: Ensure access to the mountain bike trails on Mt.Fromme, follow through with the recommendations of DNV staff as outlined in the Alpine Recreation Strategic Study and not move forward with the de-commisioning of any mountain biking trails in the district of North Vancouver

WHEREAS: Mountain biking is a popular activity enjoyed a wide demographic (males, females, youth, adults, seniors, single people and families) of residents and non-residents of the district of North Vancouver.

WHEREAS: Mountain biking is an activity used to promote the physical and mental health and well being of residents and non-residents of the district of North Vancouver.

WHEREAS: Mountain biking is an activity that has a direct economical benefit to all residents of the district of North Vancouver whether or not they participate in or derive all or part of their income from mountain biking.

WHEREAS: Mountain biking trails located within district of North Vancouver and the district of North Vancouver itself have become a target destination for mountain bikers from around the world.

WHEREAS: Mountain biking trails are maintained by volunteers of the North Shore Mountian Biking Association who support responsible trail building and act as stewards of the trails and the environment in which these trails are located.

WHERAS: There are no proper staging (access, parking and change room facilities) for mountain bikers utilizing the trials located on and around Mt. Fromme.

WHEREAS: The lack of proper staging facilities has put a strain on the residents of the upper Lynn Valley and Mtn. Highway communities.

WHEREAS: The staff of the District of North Vancouver have come up with specific recommendations in regards to the issues surrounding Mt. Fromme in the Alpine Recreation Strategic Study.

We the undersigned ask that the council of the District of North Vancouver move to implement these recommendations, thereby ensuring the viability of and access to mountain biking trails for current and future generations of mountain bikers from the district of North Vancouver and around the world.
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Old 02-04-2005, 05:09 PM   #2
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WHEREAS: Mountain biking trails are maintained by volunteers of the North Shore Mountian Biking Association who support responsible trail building and act as stewards of the trails and the environment in which these trails are located.
add with support from District Staff
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Old 02-04-2005, 06:57 PM   #3
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How seriosuly do people take online petitions? Can opponents challenge/verify an online petition? Does an online petition have any legal standing in BC? I'm no lawyer, but I'd be interested to know this.

I have always suspected that the pen-and-paper ones (signed with signer's address) are taken more seriously. I know, its a lot more work. If you want someone to stand at the yellow gate with clipboards and pens ask Sharon for my email address/phone. Given that this is a local/community issue (as opposed to something like "Petition to End World Hunger"), I think a pen-and-paper petition would have more credibility. Just my 2 cents. D.
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Old 02-04-2005, 07:11 PM   #4
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I think we should also organize a CRITICAL MASS RIDE FOR THE TRAILS.

See if we can get a couple of thousand MTB'rs out for a protest ride.
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WHERAS: There are no proper staging (access, parking and change room facilities) for mountain bikers utilizing the trials located on and around Mt. Fromme.

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Old 02-04-2005, 08:49 PM   #6
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WHEREAS: The staff of the District of North Vancouver have come up with specific recommendations in regards to the issues surrounding Mt. Fromme in the Alpine Recreation Strategic Study.

We the undersigned ask that the council of the District of North Vancouver move to implement these recommendations
Just a word of caution.

Do we even know what staff's recommendation is or read their report? We know they want to throw in a couple of parking lots so presumably there is some allowance for trails up there, but there MIGHT be a recommendation in there to close half the trails and remove all built up structures.

Before we throw our support behind staff's recommendations, lets be 110% sure what they are and what the down the road implications might be.
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Old 02-05-2005, 02:33 AM   #7
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It's good Mark.


I think we should also organize a CRITICAL MASS RIDE FOR THE TRAILS.

See if we can get a couple of thousand MTB'rs out for a protest ride.
best plan ever.....a mass group ride up and down the access road and then to district hall.
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Old 02-05-2005, 02:43 AM   #8
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Online petition is a great idea.
A critical mass ride in support of the trails to show our numbers and that we are serious is also a great idea.
If it comes down to it what about blockading the DNV staff if they do try to go in to tear down the trails.
I think we should try to draw as much attention to the issue as we can, and educate the public about the real nature of what goes on up there.
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Old 02-05-2005, 02:59 AM   #9
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It's good Mark.


I think we should also organize a CRITICAL MASS RIDE FOR THE TRAILS.

See if we can get a couple of thousand MTB'rs out for a protest ride.
LETS DO IT! I think it is a great idea
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Old 02-05-2005, 04:57 AM   #10
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I will help with what I can Syncro. PM me next time you need people out to support mtbing at a meeting
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Synchro; PM sent...

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