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January Bicycle Board Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

Attached, please find the January BB minutes. Hope you all had a pleasant Martin Luther King Day. Betsy Shogren

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MEBEP Final Report
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

BB Education Team members, Please make the MEBEP final report compelling to funding agencies to give us more money. In Dropbox at http://db.tt/GECf1Z5D, please find a first draft of the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program final report. I think I've done a fair job of documenting what we've done but I need your help to make the report compel granting agencies to give us more money to continue the education component of our bicycle plan. Don't let the size of the document scare you. It's mostly pictures. I would appreciate your reviewing the whole report and indicating anything I missed or anything to make it better. I think the Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations sections are particularly weak. I especially need your help in those sections. Please reply to all. The sooner, the better. It would be nice to have this finalized before we go before City Council January 31. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Chip Wamsley 13 Jan '12

13 Jan '12

Frank, It looks good. Leaving the cost estimates open is good, as we can waste too much time developing cost estimates that will most likely be outdated by the time council is ready to implement them. I don't think that will hinder getting future funding. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 1/12/2012 10:01:00 PM To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan On Jan 12, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Chet Parsons wrote: I approve doing things however Terrence wants to proceed. Thanks, Chet! Terrence is very receptive and rational. If the BB recommends an alternative approach, on behalf of the BB, I would present it to him as long as I had a good rationale and BB consensus. Thanks for all the hard work Frank! You're so welcome! Thanks for the acknowledgement! Chet On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Jan 12, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: I will try to find time to consider this in more detail but the thing I wondered about right off the bat is whether or not Council would want a list of what's been implemented and what still needs to be implemented. None of the proposed actions have been implemented. Have all Council members seen the plan? Wes Nugent by virtue of his being the City Council member on the Traffic Commission received the Plan. I have not sent it to any other councilors. When I discussed the presentation with Terrence, who agreed to join me in delivering the presentation, he said that we would hand out hard copies of the plan to the councilors during the presentation. DOES THE BICYCLE BOARD RECOMMEND OTHERWISE? Getting money to do these things is going to be the problem so giving them some idea of the scope of the initiatives might be useful from their perspective. As stated in the presentation, the Plan classifies the actions as Policy/Administration and Construction and classifies the Construction actions as Large and Small. The presentation also states that cost estimates still have to be developed. ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:58 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a draft presentation of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to the City Council that is schedule for January 31. Please review it and reply to all with comments to improve it or your concurrence with it. I currently contains 9 short slides that I think I can present in the 5-minutes I expect to have to present it. The attached is in ppt format. Please let me know if you have any trouble opening it. I'll work with you to get it to you in a format that you can view it. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Crossroads for Morgantown Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety-public health issue
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '12

13 Jan '12

Perhaps someone with an in at NIOSH could introduce Cammie to Confident City Cycling? Any volunteers? Begin forwarded message: > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Date: January 13, 2012 1:32:49 PM EST > To: "Menendez, Cammie Chaumont (CDC/NIOSH/DSR)" <fxf8(a)cdc.gov> > Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Nutter, Roy" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Crossroads for Morgantown Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety-public health issue > > Cammie, > > Thank you for your response. Indeed bicycle safety is a major concern. This is critical. > > Pls send an email to MPO Director Bill Austin (copied), the Morgantown City Council (see below), Chair of the Morgantown Traffic Commission Roy Nutter (copied), the Chair of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Frank Gmeindl (copied), and the Monongalia County Commission (see below) expressing your concerns. > > You can send information to the commission at http://www.co.monongalia.wv.us/cont.html. > > The Morgantown City Council addresses are: citycouncilward1@cityofmorgantown.org;citycouncilward2@cityofmorgantown.org; citycouncilward3(a)cityofmorgantown.org; citycouncilward4@cityofmorgantown.org;citycouncilward5@cityofmorgantown.org; citycouncilward7(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Be well. > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine > One Medical Center Drive, Suite 3812E > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > Office Phone: 304-293-0763 > Cell Phone: 304-685-6740 > Fax: 304-293-6685 > > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > > Departmental webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed > Bill Reger-Nash webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed/wreger/index.asp > > Wheeling Walks > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Out the door for 30 or more! gn2001 > > > From: Menendez, Cammie Chaumont (CDC/NIOSH/DSR) [mailto:fxf8@cdc.gov] > Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 1:11 PM > To: Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: RE: Crossroads for Morgantown Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety-public health issue > > Hi, Bill – this is something I feel strongly about as I have recently become a bike rider on the rail trail and would like to commute to work by bike but am currently too scared. Unfortunately, I am out of town on the 23rd and 24th. Is there anything I can do to help you? > > Cammie Chaumont Menendez, PhD, MPH, MS > Epidemiologist > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention > National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health > 1095 Willowdale Road, MS 1811 > Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505 > phone: 304.285.6233 > fax: 304.285.6235 > CMenendez(a)cdc.gov > From: CMED Faculty Listserv [mailto:CMED-FACULTY@LISTS.HSC.WVU.EDU] On Behalf Of Reger-Nash, Bill > Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 1:05 PM > To: CMED-FACULTY(a)LISTS.HSC.WVU.EDU > Subject: Crossroads for Morgantown Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety-public health issue > > Students, faculty, staff, and friends of public health: > > We are at a crossroads for transportation and public health. The Morgantown area traffic congestion continues to increase, our air quality is borderline non compliant, and walking/bicycling are not always safe or easy. > > There are critical upcoming meetings concerning walking and bicycle safety for the Morgantown area. The community needs to make walking and bicycle safety a priority because of the public health implications. An extra 15 minutes of daily physical activity for a year represents approximately 5 lbs of fat burned for the average American adult. Let’s do what we can to make our community less car dependent for the long term. We will all breathe easier, enjoy better health, and have more prosperity. > > 1) MILE GROUND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY: Jan 24th 4-7 pm Easton Elementary School cafeteria – West Virginia Department of Highways presentation of preferred redesign of our infamous Mile Ground. My understanding is that their preferred alternative is NOT friendly to bicycles and pedestrians. PLEASE attend and express your concerns. > > 2) REGIONAL LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Jan 25th 7-9 pm South Middle School & Jan 26th 7-9 North Elementary School. These are opportunities for community input on the long-range transportation plan (LRTP). I have attached a two-page flyer. You can also visit http://www.crossroadsmon.com/. This is CRITICAL. WHY? As I've come to learn, all transportation projects using FEDERAL dollars must be approved by the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). This is our chance to help make the Morgantown and Mon County environment more pedestrian and bicycle friendly, and less car dependent. As a community, we can place emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle projects in the long range plan. If we succeed, then all projects should be completed in accordance with our wishes. With the support of the Greater Morgantown MPO, we have conducted preliminary pedestrian and bicycle counts and have begun to develop a data base to identify critical areas. Mr. Bill Austin, the executive director of the MPO, is a great ally to our efforts. He needs our support at these meetings. > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > Be well. > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine > One Medical Center Drive, Suite 3812E > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > Office Phone: 304-293-0763 > Cell Phone: 304-685-6740 > Fax: 304-293-6685 > > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > > Departmental webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed > Bill Reger-Nash webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed/wreger/index.asp > > Wheeling Walks > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Out the door for 30 or more! gn2001 > >

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Fwd: Extremely important upcoming meetings + other updates
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '12

13 Jan '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 13, 2012 12:07:07 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: Extremely important upcoming meetings + other updates > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - Please devote some time to digesting this message and strongly consider attending some upcoming meetings... > > First - there are some critical upcoming meetings re: transportation infrastructure at which the pedestrian and bicycle communities should have a strong force and loud voice. > 1) Jan 24th 4-7 pm Easton ES cafeteria - WVDOH presentation of preferred redesign of Mileground. My understanding is that their preferred alternative is NOT our preferred alternative. PLEASE attend and express any concern via the format they use. > 2) Jan 25th 7-9pm South MS & Jan 26th 7-9 North ES - MPO, City, and Star City community input on long-range transportation plan (LRTP) - 2 pg flyer attached and visit http://www.crossroadsmon.com/. This is CRITICAL. Why? As I've come to learn, all transportation projects using FEDERAL dollars must be approved by the MPO (upon which I serve on the Citizens Advisory Committe) using, as the main factor, whether the project fits into the LRTP. If we, as a community, put a MAJOR influence on pedestrian and bicycle projects in the LRTP, then all projects should be completed in accordance with our wishes. With the MPO's support, we've already been able to work into the LRTP money/time to conduct pedestrian and bicycle counts. The process works, let's voice our opinions. Bill Austin, the executive director of the MPO, is a great ally > > Second - I have found out that Delegate Guthrie (Kanawha) is again sponsoring Complete Streets legislation, with our own Del Fleischauer as co-sponsor. I am going to meeting with Angela Vance of the WV AARP in Charleston on the 19th during the launch event for the WV Physical Activity Plan (http://www.wvphysicalactivity.org/) to marshal support for the legislation. This may be a great time to make use of any contacts with state legislators, lobbyists for children (or the state superintendant, Jorea Marple, who is speaking at the event on the 19th) or those with disabilities that you have. Attached is a brief list of benefits of CS from the web, where there are a host of fact sheets related to benefits for specific demographic segments (eg, children, people w/disabilities), econ, etc (eg, econ benefits, gas prices, public transit, health): http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/ > > Who's on Third - the flyer re: snow removal that has gone out in recent weeks is attached (thank you Damien) > > Fourth - enjoy the snow (Toboggan Festival at Chestnut Ridge Park tomorrow) > This is what happens when I attend 3, 2+ hour meetings in a week - all very beneficial and positive meetings, by the way. > Shovel away! > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Damien, I received your voicemail suggesting that I delete the lines about achieving the BFC award. In v02 attached, they are deleted. Thanks for your prompt response! Frank

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Fwd: Crossroads - It's Time to Chart our Future
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: January 12, 2012 10:48:33 AM EST > To: mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Mike Lantz <mlantz(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu > Cc: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Crossroads - It's Time to Chart our Future > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Traffic Commission Members: > > The City of Morgantown is in the process of performing an update of the Comprehensive Plan in coordination with Star City’s preparation of a Comprehensive Plan and the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan update. This joint planning project is called“Crossroads”. > > In order to ensure that our region is working with the same vision, "Crossroads" is developing a “Regional Vision” that will include a number of community participation opportunities. Several focused stakeholder group interviews with community leaders are being scheduled to obtain key perspectives including business, development, education, neighborhoods, real estate, etc. > > Additionally, two public "Crossroads Idea Gathering Meetings" are scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 at South Middle School and Thursday, January 26 at North Elementary. Both meetings begin at 7:00 PM. These public meetings will provide all interested parties an opportunity to participate in small group facilitated discussions concerning our region's "Strong Places, Weak Places". > > I have attached a flyer announcing the public "Crossroads Idea Gathering Meetings" and have two requests of our Traffic Commission members: > > 1) Please make every effort to attend one of these public "Crossroads Idea Gather Meetings". > > 2) Please circulate the attached flyer widely to friends, neighbors, and associates. > > A public awareness campaign will be launched in the coming days, but the most successful means of getting folks to attend is word-of-mouth and emails. > > Thank you in advance for your assistance. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > >

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Bicycle Friendly Community application
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Jeff, Please find attached a MS Word version of the Bicycle Board's proposed application to the League of American Bicyclists for recognition of Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community. The Bicycle Board thoroughly reviewed and approved this application. Last night, I presented the application to the Traffic Commission and asked the commissioners to send me comments or changes at their convenience. The deadline for submission to LAB is February 17 but I'd like to submit it no later than Feb. 10 to ensure that they receive it. I respectfully request that you review the attached, mark it up using Comments and Track Changes and return it to me at your earliest convenience. I would especially request that you carefully review and update pages 1-3 that provide the community profile. As we've discussed, the actual application must be submitted to an on-line form. Click here to see a pdf version. At, http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/apply… I have already created an account under the name of MorgantownWV. I am planning to transcribe the data from your approved version of the attached to the on-line form but if you want to do it, please call me and I'll tell you the password or, you could create another account. If and when I receive any comments or suggested changes from Traffic Commissioners, I will send them to you immediately upon receipt. Thanks for working with us to make Morgantown a Bicycle Friendly Community! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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MPO visioning meetings
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tonight, the Traffic Commission unanimously approved the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. Attached is a flier describing public information gathering meetings the MPO has scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26. It would be good if people knowledgeable about bicycling attended. This could be an opportunity to interact with the community about making Greater Morgantown a community whose residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Also, remember the Mileground Public Meeting January 24th at Easton School from 4 until 7. . Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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College Cycling Course
by Ryan Post 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

We're excited to be able to offer a combined TS101 and Commuter class for 1 credit hour this Spring 2012 semester as PE172-Cycling Basics. It is also available to the public as a Lifetime Activities class. The classes are being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-1:15PM March 19- April 28 at the Coliseum (CRN 18713), and a weekend course March 10-11 at the Coliseum 9am-~5pm (CRN 18714). Information for Public registration via Lifetime Activities can be found <http://cpass.wvu.edu/r/download/117329> HERE, course is listed on page 24. Since this just got finalized, and most students are done registering, we could use some help getting the word out to anyone who might be interested in taking the course. Learn riding skills and crash avoidance maneuvers; how to control situations in traffic and ride more confidently; bicycle maintenance including shifting and braking adjustments and changing a tire; proper clothing and equipment selection. Completion earns two League of American Bicyclists certificates: Traffic Skills 101 and Commuter. Bicycle required.

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