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Fwd: Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

All BB Members, *Can someone please take the lead on organizing the Black Bear photo for the Sarris contest?* I just need to move that off of my plate at least until after Wednesday. I would still be be open to actually taking the photo or bringing some props perhaps on Thursday or Friday, but I just don't have time until then. Jason from Black Bear requested that we *contact Mr. Sellaro* who owns/leases the property by asking: Can somebody from your board contact Jim Sellaro for permission? I will contact Jim and let him know to expect a call. He runs Sellaro Overhead Door service in Star City. Also, Damien Davis asked yesterday: Are you taking the lead on getting the photo taken at Black Bear? If so, will you *contact Aaron Stout* (412-287-1512). He is going to be managing the new location and is willing to help. He is working till 4:30, 5:00pm. Please call him after this time. Please let me know if you're acting on this to help us out! Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, Do Iwe understand correctly that you are trying to enter a contest to win a free bike "rack" for our new location? If so, we need the permission of the property owners before we do anything. While Matt and I would love to have bike parking over there getting permission from the group of owners may find opposition (we speak from experience thus far). We are waiting on permission on several other requests made to the Sellaro family and don't wish to personally poke the hornet's nest further. Can somebody from your board contact Jim Sellaro for permission? I will contact Jim and let him know to expect a call. He runs Sellaro Overhead Door service in Star City. With permission granted, you may take photos when you wish but we do know that contractors are in and out all weekend and therefore trucks and equipment abound. Please keep us posted. Jason ------------------------------ *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net *Cc: *"Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> *Sent: *Friday, May 18, 2012 9:49:08 AM *Subject: *Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? Jason, After discussing with a few folks on the Bike Board, we still have alot of interest to enter the Saris Corral contest. Assuming we have your blessing, could we still take a photo for this location, try to make it look appealing for the photo using cyclists and maybe props, and submit it for the contest? If so, what day and time can we do so? We have to submit by the 25th, so I propose that we do it this weekend or early next week. Thanks, ~Derek On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > I agree, plus Sarris will get lots of free promo when they open which may > lead to other eateries putting inm bike parking. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Sent 5/18/2012 7:20:37 AM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? > > Hi Bike Board, > > Could we just take a photo of the BB building (with Jason Coffman's > permission of course) from the right side from across the street and > explain that this is a popular Morgantown restaurant and it will be opening > soon? Isn't it worth a shot? > > Just my two cents. > > Traci > > >>> Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 5/17/2012 10:49 PM >>> > > All BB members, > Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris corral. > Derek > > "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha > > "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the > future of the human race." -H.G. Wells > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM > Subject: Re: New location opening date? > To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this is > our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, > sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and > outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when > we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we > are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can > be of further assistance. > > Jason Coffman > > Co-owner > > Black Bear Burritos > > > ------------------------------ > > > > *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net > *Sent: *Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM > *Subject: *New location opening date? > > > Hey guys, > When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of the > Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the Saris > Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to be > parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already been > contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. *Is > there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th?* If you're > interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd > have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there > were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, > we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes > it look lively without much effort. > > Let us know your thoughts! > > The contest website is located here: > http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > I love your food so much.. . > ~Derek > > -- > > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Reminder to log miles TODAY for Nat'l Bike Challenge prizes
by Christiaan Abildso 31 May '12

31 May '12

All - Many thanks to Nick, Derek, & Traci for logging miles...we are now in 1st place in WV in points w/Clarksburg & Parkersburg nipping at our back wheels. Just a quick reminder to log your miles today (May 31) for May if you want to be eligible for prizes for this month...prizes? What prizes you ask...check the attached for prize list and see below for point accumulation. Ride on! Christiaan HOW IT WORKS: * All Challenge participants that reside in the United States are automatically entered into the Prize Program. * You accumulate Challenge Points each day you ride. * You become eligible for prizes as soon as you reach the Bronze award level. Prizes improve as you achieve higher levels. * Prizes will be awarded based upon the total number of Challenge points you have accumulated by the end of each month. * To ensure you receive all of your points for the month, all of your rides for each month must be entered by 11:59 pm of the last day of each month. * No more than 1 prize per participant per month * All you need to do is ride and enter your miles! HOW CHALLENGE POINTS WORK: * Challenge Points accumulate based upon miles ridden with an additional 20 bonus points for each day that you ride. Scoring: 1 mile = 1 challenge point 20 bonus points for each day that you ride Example: You live 5 miles from work and bike to and from work for total of 10 miles. Each day you bike to work you will receive 10 points for miles plus 20 bonus points for a daily total of 30points. HOW PRIZE LEVELS WORK: * As you accumulate Challenge Points, you will achieve prize levels. This will automatically enter you in the prize drawing at that level. Prize Level Challenge Points to Achieve Level Prize Drawing to be held Bronze 50 At end of each month Silver 150 At end of each month Gold 500 At end of each month Platinum 1500 At end of Challenge It’s much easier than you think! Assume you ride 10 miles per day 3 days per week: * You will achieve Bronze level in the 1stweek (May 5, 2012) * You will achieve Silver level in the 2ndweek (May 12, 2012) * You will achieve Gold level in the 6thweek (June 9, 2012) * You will achieve Platinum level in the 17thweek (August 23, 2012)

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Crossroads Public Meeting - Morgantown and Star City Comprehensive Plans
by Christopher Fletcher 29 May '12

29 May '12

All: Good afternoon. The next Crossroads Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 , 2012 at 6:00 PM at West Virginia University's Mountaineer Station at 1112 Van Voorhis Road. I have attached the announcement flyer that includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Crossroads project. This public meeting is titled "Community Choices" and will involve an assembly and small group work. The assembly will focus on the public input received so far and present a draft vision for the region. Participants will be asked to indicate their level of support for various aspects of the vision and specific policy choices that will affect the region. In the small groups, participants will focus on critical questions related specifically to either Morgantown or the Town of Star City. These small group discussions will help inform the comprehensive planning work for both communities. The Crossroads joint planning project can be followed at www.CrossroadsMon.com or at facebook.com/ Crossroads Mon. Successful participation hinges on getting the word out . Please take a moment to forward this email to your friends, family, neighbors, and associates. More often than not, folks attend public workshops when asked or informed by folks they know. Thank you in advance for your assistance and participation. We look forward to seeing you on June 6th . 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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May Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 25 May '12

25 May '12

Attached are the minutes of the May Bicycle Board meeting. Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Betsy Shogren

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Trail closure May 29-31
by Christiaan Abildso 25 May '12

25 May '12

MUB TO CLOSE RAIL TRAIL MAY 29 TO 31 MORGANTOWN, W.Va., May 25, 2012— The Caperton Trail, from the Seneca Center to the Arboretum, will be closed Tuesday, May 29; Wednesday, May 30; and Thursday, May 31. The closure is necessary to allow the installation of culverts across the Caperton Trail in conjunction with the Morgantown Utility Board’s (MUB) remediation/stabilization of a land slide affecting a MUB Interceptor Sewer Pipeline near Sixth Street. No detour will be available during the three-day closure. MUB management appreciates the public’s patience.

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How a conference works
by Chet Parsons 22 May '12

22 May '12

For all you policy wonks out there, here is a good flowchart from America Bikes explaining how conferencing works in Congress. Say, for example, there was a major piece of legislation being worked on relating to transportation across this great land of ours, this is how the legislation would be discussed and worked through before becoming law. Enjoy! http://www.americabikes.org/how_conference_works

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How to Not Kill a Cyclist
by Chet Parsons 21 May '12

21 May '12

http://www.themorningnews.org/article/how-to-not-kill-a-cyclist

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Bicycle Friendly Community
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '12

20 May '12

Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think Morgantown can take some credit for that. Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. 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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Bike Friendly Fairmont
by director 19 May '12

19 May '12

Good morning, I was skimming the League's review of Morgantown's BFC application and I was really feeling good about all the things that you've all accomplished in educating cyclists and motorists about sharing the road. At the same time, I was troubled by a phone call I got last nite from a Fairmont cyclist (she prefers not to use her name) last nite after she rode from her home on Fairmont Ave. to the MAC trail saying that she had been harassed by drivers and passengers shouting arrogant, agressive and sexist remarks. She has taken the Confident City Cyclist class, was riding vehicularly and was behaving safely in every way. She was in tears talking about how it felt, and rightly expressed that someone who is exercising their legal right to the road shouldn't have to put up with being treated badly. She was also rightly concerned for her safety, as this treatment is distracting and in one case occurred while she was crossing the 3rd St high bridge. I suggested that she do the following: Write a letter to the editor of the local paper (Times West-Virginian) or see if an article can be submitted Contact riders with the Fairmont Fliers and see if they would be interested in adding their experiences Contact Joe Sallmen, a regular Fairmont commuter to South Fairmont Is there anything we can offer to riders in Fairmont to help spread some of the driver and rider awareness we've created here? I appreciate any help and will pass it on. I really like this particular volunteer but nobody should have to put up with this kind of treatment - and this might be an opportunity to change attitudes city-wide. Especially during bike week. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Chet Parsons 19 May '12

19 May '12

Heck yes. Council needs prodding and this is a good start. Thanks Frank. Chet On May 19, 2012 10:10 AM, "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > Frank, > > Good points. It makes it clear that we need their partnership to move on. > Thanks for the great work. > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 5/19/2012 8:29:56 AM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending > the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all > Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. > I plan to send it Monday. > > Frank > > Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. > > Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on > Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. > > As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle > Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also > significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only > bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly > states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling > education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we > can take some credit for that. > > Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the > Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already > addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement > the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you > expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To > do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. > > Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. > > 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 listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Chip Wamsley 19 May '12

19 May '12

Frank, Good points. It makes it clear that we need their partnership to move on. Thanks for the great work. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/19/2012 8:29:56 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC Bicycle Board Members, Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. I plan to send it Monday. Frank Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we can take some credit for that. Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. 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

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BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '12

19 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. I plan to send it Monday. Frank > Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. > > Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. > > As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we can take some credit for that. > > Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. > > Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. > > 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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Fwd: Saris Bike Corral Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: May 18, 2012 4:08:30 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > Frank, > > Could you please forward this to the rest of the bike board to give them an idea of some of the entries. Deadline is May 25th. > Thanks > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Saris" <sarissource(a)saris.com> > Sent 5/18/2012 10:00:00 AM > To: CHIP(a)WAMSLEYCYCLES.COM > Subject: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > If you have trouble reading this email, please visit the online version. > > > > Win a Saris Bike Corral > Enter your photo by May 25th > > WOW!!! We have received FANTASTIC entries into the Saris Bike Corral contest. > > There is still time to enter. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a Saris Bike Corral! Entries due by Friday, May 25. > > We will pick the 3 entries that we feel show the greatest need, location or use for a Bike Corral. These 3 entries will be posted on our website for online voting from May 29 – May 30. The winner will be announced May 31. > > For more information and official rules, www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > Check out some of our recent entries: > > > NY Bagel Cafe and Deli - "A virtual cyclists’s paradise... no bike racks!" > > Calistoga - "A bike friendly hotel…although there are a few bike racks around town, there is not enough to handle the demand!" > > Lincoln Elementary School - "Lincoln School students are locking their bikes to the fence. Not enough bike racks!" > > Historic Downtown Nampa, Idaho - Rolling H Cycles - "This business owner is excited to create a space for multiple bicycles to park instead of just one car." > > To submit a photo or vote online, visit www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > > > This email was published by Saris Cycling Group. To be removed from our mailing list, simply visit here to opt out. > > Forward to a friend > > This email was sent by: > Saris Cycling Group > 5253 Verona Rd > Madison, WI 53711, United States > > Update your profile > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikes Belong grant application
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Thanks, Jeff. Please let us know if you identify any other possible funding sources to which we could apply. 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 On May 18, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Jeff Mikorski wrote: > Frank, > See below message. > > > Sincerely, > > Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM > Deputy City Manager > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > 304-284-7404 > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Zoe Kircos" <zoe(a)bikesbelong.org> > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:38:53 PM > Subject: Bikes Belong grant application > > Dear Jeff, > I am sorry we were unable to fund your project during this grant round. We received many high quality applications, and were able to fund fewer than 10% of them. Good luck with your efforts to improve bicycling in your community. > Best, > Zoe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Zoe Kircos - Grants Manager > Bikes Belong > P.O. Box 2359 > Boulder, CO 80306 > p/303/449.4893 x5 > f/303/442-2936 > > > > > Bikes Belong: Putting More People on Bicycles More Often > www.bikesbelong.org > > > Sign the pledge to unite one million voices for better bicycling in America at www.peopleforbikes.org >

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Fwd: Bike Safety Cards
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Oh, oh Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 18, 2012 3:32:55 PM EDT > To: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Safety Cards > > Carol, > > The police should have some. More are stored at Mountaineer Station. How many does he want? I can get some. > > Frank > > > > On May 18, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > >> Hi Frank, >> >> Since Damien is out of the office today (Friday), I thought I would touch base with you regarding this first - to make sure he (and the Traffic Commission) is the right place to be directing this request. >> >> Today, Wes Nugent visited Terrence and he was asking if we had any more of the bicycle safety cards (contains rules, I guess? I can't recall what they look like). We cannot find any here - I guess the ones that were out have all been picked up. Jeff had some stickers in his office, but Wes was specifically asking for the cards. >> >> Terrence then asked that I request to Damien that on the next TC Agenda (which would be June 6th, if there is going to be a meeting), that there an item be entitled: "Review and Update Bicycle Safety Rules Cards". I guess what they are asking is, not only for more cards, but for them to be reviewed and any necessary changes made to them. Is the Traffic Commission the right direction to be going with this, or would it be the Bike Board? I'm a little confused, and I think Terrence is thinking because the Bike Board is a sub-committee of the TC, this would be the correct protocol......etc. >> >> Sorry to ramble on....I hope this makes sense! :) >> >> Thanks! >> >> Carol Allen >> City Managers Office >> City of Morgantown

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

BB Members, See Black Bear's reply below concerning the bike rack. Does anyone know Jim Sellaro and could volunteer to contact him? Thanks, Derek "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells On May 18, 2012 10:27 AM, <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Derek, > > Do Iwe understand correctly that you are trying to enter a contest to win > a free bike "rack" for our new location? If so, we need the permission of > the property owners before we do anything. While Matt and I would love to > have bike parking over there getting permission from the group of owners > may find opposition (we speak from experience thus far). We are waiting on > permission on several other requests made to the Sellaro family and don't > wish to personally poke the hornet's nest further. Can somebody from your > board contact Jim Sellaro for permission? I will contact Jim and let him > know to expect a call. He runs Sellaro Overhead Door service in Star > City. With permission granted, you may take photos when you wish but we do > know that contractors are in and out all weekend and therefore trucks and > equipment abound. Please keep us posted. > > Jason > > ------------------------------ > > *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net > *Cc: *"Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > *Sent: *Friday, May 18, 2012 9:49:08 AM > *Subject: *Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? > > Jason, > After discussing with a few folks on the Bike Board, we still have alot of > interest to enter the Saris Corral contest. Assuming we have your > blessing, could we still take a photo for this location, try to make it > look appealing for the photo using cyclists and maybe props, and submit it > for the contest? If so, what day and time can we do so? We have to submit > by the 25th, so I propose that we do it this weekend or early next week. > Thanks, > ~Derek > > On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > >> I agree, plus Sarris will get lots of free promo when they open which may >> lead to other eateries putting inm bike parking. >> >> Chip >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Sent 5/18/2012 7:20:37 AM >> To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? >> >> Hi Bike Board, >> >> Could we just take a photo of the BB building (with Jason Coffman's >> permission of course) from the right side from across the street and >> explain that this is a popular Morgantown restaurant and it will be opening >> soon? Isn't it worth a shot? >> >> Just my two cents. >> >> Traci >> >> >>> Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 5/17/2012 10:49 PM >>> >> >> All BB members, >> Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris >> corral. >> Derek >> >> "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha >> >> "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the >> future of the human race." -H.G. Wells >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> >> Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM >> Subject: Re: New location opening date? >> To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> >> >> Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this >> is our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, >> sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and >> outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when >> we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we >> are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can >> be of further assistance. >> >> Jason Coffman >> >> Co-owner >> >> Black Bear Burritos >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> >> *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> >> *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net >> *Sent: *Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM >> *Subject: *New location opening date? >> >> >> Hey guys, >> When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of >> the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the >> Saris Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to >> be parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already >> been contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. *Is >> there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th?* If you're >> interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd >> have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there >> were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, >> we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes >> it look lively without much effort. >> >> Let us know your thoughts! >> >> The contest website is located here: >> http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest >> >> I love your food so much.. . >> ~Derek >> >> -- >> >> >> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >> >> *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the >> future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > -- > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

Jason, After discussing with a few folks on the Bike Board, we still have alot of interest to enter the Saris Corral contest. Assuming we have your blessing, could we still take a photo for this location, try to make it look appealing for the photo using cyclists and maybe props, and submit it for the contest? If so, what day and time can we do so? We have to submit by the 25th, so I propose that we do it this weekend or early next week. Thanks, ~Derek On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > I agree, plus Sarris will get lots of free promo when they open which may > lead to other eateries putting inm bike parking. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Sent 5/18/2012 7:20:37 AM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? > > Hi Bike Board, > > Could we just take a photo of the BB building (with Jason Coffman's > permission of course) from the right side from across the street and > explain that this is a popular Morgantown restaurant and it will be opening > soon? Isn't it worth a shot? > > Just my two cents. > > Traci > > >>> Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 5/17/2012 10:49 PM >>> > > All BB members, > Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris corral. > Derek > > "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha > > "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the > future of the human race." -H.G. Wells > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM > Subject: Re: New location opening date? > To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this is > our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, > sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and > outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when > we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we > are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can > be of further assistance. > > Jason Coffman > > Co-owner > > Black Bear Burritos > > > ------------------------------ > > > > *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net > *Sent: *Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM > *Subject: *New location opening date? > > > Hey guys, > When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of the > Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the Saris > Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to be > parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already been > contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. *Is > there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th?* If you're > interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd > have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there > were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, > we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes > it look lively without much effort. > > Let us know your thoughts! > > The contest website is located here: > http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > I love your food so much.. . > ~Derek > > -- > > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Chip Wamsley 18 May '12

18 May '12

I agree, plus Sarris will get lots of free promo when they open which may lead to other eateries putting inm bike parking. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> Sent 5/18/2012 7:20:37 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? Hi Bike Board, Could we just take a photo of the BB building (with Jason Coffman's permission of course) from the right side from across the street and explain that this is a popular Morgantown restaurant and it will be opening soon? Isn't it worth a shot? Just my two cents. Traci >>> Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 5/17/2012 10:49 PM >>> All BB members, Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris corral. Derek "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM Subject: Re: New location opening date? To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this is our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can be of further assistance. Jason Coffman Co-owner Black Bear Burritos From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> To: blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM Subject: New location opening date? Hey guys, When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the Saris Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to be parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already been contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. Is there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th? If you're interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes it look lively without much effort. Let us know your thoughts! The contest website is located here: http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest I love your food so much.. . ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

All BB members, Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris corral. Derek "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM Subject: Re: New location opening date? To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this is our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can be of further assistance. Jason Coffman Co-owner Black Bear Burritos ------------------------------ *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net *Sent: *Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM *Subject: *New location opening date? Hey guys, When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the Saris Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to be parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already been contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. *Is there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th?* If you're interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes it look lively without much effort. Let us know your thoughts! The contest website is located here: http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest I love your food so much.. . ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed)
by Frank Gmeindl 17 May '12

17 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, WV has been upgraded from 50 to 48 among Bicycle Friendly States. See attached feedback. The criteria for states are slightly different from the criteria for communities. WV improved from F to D in education and encouragement criterion. I wonder if Morgantown was a contributing factor for that. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Date: May 17, 2012 5:49:05 PM EDT > To: <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed) > > > > From: Matt Wempe [mailto:matt@bikeleague.org] > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:38 PM > To: Keller, Perry J; director(a)positivespin.org <director(a)positivespin.org> > Subject: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed) > > Good afternoon, > > The League of American Bicyclists is happy to announce the 2012 Bicycle Friendly States rankings and feedback. This information will be publically announced onTuesday, May 22 at 9:00am EST as part of Bike Month. Feel free to share this information internally leading up to the public announcement. > > The attached press kit contains several documents that will help spread the word in your state and answer questions that come up. > > · National Press Release > · Local Press Release Template > · State Report Card (ranking, feedback, etc.) > · State Ranking Chart (quick comparisons between all states) > > Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. The League’s BFS website will be updated shortly and is a good resource as well. Over the next few months, I’ll be blogging additional analysis and resources for each of the five categories. > > Thank you as always for participating in the Bicycle Friendly States program. I look forward to working together to continue to improve bicycling in West Virginia. > > Thanks, > Matt > > Matt Wempe, AICP > State and Local Advocacy Coordinator > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K Street NW, Suite 510 > Washington, DC 20006 > matt(a)bikeleague.org > P: (202) 822-1333 > > May is National Bike Month! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Re: [Bikeboard] B2WD Final Push
by Christiaan Abildso 17 May '12

17 May '12

Troops - 1) I have a folding table if needed, call me at work 304-293-0860 until 4:00 or at home, 304-292-2249, between 6 & 8 tonight 2) I have a couple of vests I'll bring 3) I'll bring some dough for the doughnut/donut fund 4) I've contacted Ben Adducchio from WV Public Broadcasting, who will be meeting me at 4:00 in the lobby of Mountaineer Station - I'm hoping he'll get a chance to speak with all of you who have done such a great job organizing & promoting the event! Should be a great day! Christiaan ________________________________ From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net Cc: "graber, stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; frank gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; Traci Liebig <tliebig(a)gmail.com>; Andrew Walker <andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com>; Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>; Betsy Shogren <bunny(a)fiendnet.net>; Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>; "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; "cabildso(a)yahoo.com" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu; harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com; MariaSmith(a)busride.org; Kitty Blackwood <kitty(a)wvarchitects.com>; director <director(a)positivespin.org> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:17 AM Subject: B2WD Final Push Good morning all! This is it. Or real close to it... In a few moments I'll have the spread sheet finalized, but regardless, here are some last moment things and all that. *** B2WD Morning *** We have routes starting- 6:50 Richwood Dairy Mart in Sabraton. Ride leader Frank. 7:01 Ray's Pastries along rail trail in Sabraton. Ride leader Frank. 7:05 Mario's Fish Bowl Parking lot, Woodburn. Ride leader Gunnar. 7:05 Jack Robert's Park, First Ward. Ride leader Colin. 7:10 MHS, corner of Wilson and Allison, South Park. Ride leader Butch. and ending up at Rail Trail Amphitheater. Are we missing anyone? Do we have confirmation of table and volunteers from Postive Spin at the Rail Trail? Frank you still bringing donuts? Pathfinder and Wamsley folks, you guys got the "Rail Trail Patrol" thing going on with tubes, wrenches (SAE adjustable wrenches too!) and help in case riders need it, correct? Depart from Rail Trail Amphitheater at 7:30 am tomorrow, May 18, following this route to Mountaineer Station- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/178928752 Arrive at Mountaineer Station- Traci, I'm going to assume that the bike parking area is going to be real visible to us. Are we doing anything else while we're there? Survey, tour the bicycle facilities at Mountaineer Station? *** B2WD End of Day *** Leaving Mountaineer Station 4:30 or 4:45? Haven't heard confirmation of either. Route going back will be very similar to the morning route, unless our participants (or we) find the need to do otherwise. We can discuss this after we arrive at Mountaineer Station in the morning and again when we gather folks or the End of Day ride. Back to Amphitheater and... anything besides ride leaders taking folks back from whence they came? Am I missing anything?

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Bike Drivers' Ed
by director 17 May '12

17 May '12

Good afternoon, Any chance we could start this program for Morgantown Drivers' Ed students? Nick http://vimeo.com/41026340 Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] (no subject)
by Gunnar Shogren 17 May '12

17 May '12

Done that, he's up to speed. Just some of the attachments and such weren't working for him. We are still a go! One of these days perhaps we can get you to put a subject in your emails Nick... :) On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 7:13 AM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Good morning,I was at Wamsley's yesterday getting a few last minute things for my trip from Colin and he happened to mention that he's been unable to find anything in his email inbox with a schedule of events for Bike to Work day on Friday. Could someone call or stop by and provide him with the info? I'm in Phillippi on my way to Iowa today and New Mexico tomorrow. where I'll be starting my ride. This is gonna look great on my Endomondo.NickNick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin803 East Brockway AveMorgantown, WVph 304-276-0213 > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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(no subject)
by director 17 May '12

17 May '12

Good morning,I was at Wamsley's yesterday getting a few last minute things for my trip from Colin and he happened to mention that he's been unable to find anything in his email inbox with a schedule of events for Bike to Work day on Friday. Could someone call or stop by and provide him with the info? I'm in Phillippi on my way to Iowa today and New Mexico tomorrow. where I'll be starting my ride. This is gonna look great on my Endomondo.NickNick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin803 East Brockway AveMorgantown, WVph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: Saris Bike Corral Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

Here's a ripe banana! Where will we put this bike corral? All we need to do is submit a photo that illustrates a great need, location or use for it. Anybody have such a photo or have one in mind? I'm thinking the rack beside Towers but we'd have to get the photo before students depart. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: May 1, 2012 6:21:08 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Saris" <sarissource(a)saris.com> > Sent 5/1/2012 1:47:27 PM > To: CHIP(a)WAMSLEYCYCLES.COM > Subject: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > If you have trouble reading this email, please visit the online version. > > > > Win a Saris Bike Corral > And Encourage Cycling in your Community > > Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest need, location or use of a bike corral. Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral on our Bike Corral Contest Tab on Facebook and include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral in that location. > > It's simple to enter > Option 1: > Visit our Facebook Contest Page and upload your picture and description using the form before May 25, 2012 > Option 2: > Email your photo and brief description to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com before May 25, 2012 > Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached > Contest Timeline > Entries must be submitted between May 1 - May 25, 2012 > > Three finalists will be selected and posted on our website for online voting from May 29 - May 30, 2012 > > The Winner will be announced on May 31, 2012 > > Saris Parking Representatives are available to assist with product specs., installation recommendations and other details needed for public approval. Contact Jonathon at jtupper(a)saris.com > > For more information and official rules, www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > > > > From Benelux Cafe Cycling: > Pictured is the temporary "bike corral" stacked with bikes at Benelux Cafe in Raleigh, NC. It is brought out once a week for rides and for special events and it’s always brimming with bicycles. Coming soon is a permanent Saris Bike Corral, NC’s first ever! (Photo by Swift-Bennet Photography) > > > > This email was published by Saris Cycling Group. To be removed from our mailing list, simply visit here to opt out. > > Forward to a friend > > This email was sent by: > Saris Cycling Group > 5253 Verona Rd > Madison, WI 53711, United States > > Update your profile > > >

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DP article, "Morgantown among the 'bicycle friendly'
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

Thanks to Derek, Traci, NIck and Chip for participating in last night's WVDOT statewide bicycling interconnectivity workshops. Article in today's Dominion Post, Morgantown among the 'bicycle friendly' on page 2-D: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xNiNBcj… Attached are the comments that I read at the first workshop and then sent to WVDOT after the workshop. Frank

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Bicycling Education in Netherlands
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

The article, "Why There's No War Between Drivers and Cyclists in the Netherlands" at http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/05/why-theres-no-war-between-… , especially the first video in it, encourages me that achieving Safe Routes to Schools and establishing Safe Routes to Schools education in all the schools is the project in our plan that can have the most impace. What do you think? 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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Signs
by Frank Gmeindl 15 May '12

15 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank

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Derek Springston has invited you to join a team on Endomondo...
by Endomondo 15 May '12

15 May '12

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WVU Bike to Work Press Release
by Traci Liebig 15 May '12

15 May '12

Hi Bike Board, Just wanted to pass along the link to WVU's release about BTWW. http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2012/05/14/wvu-celebrates-bike-to-work-day-with-p… Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report
by Frank Gmeindl 15 May '12

15 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is LAB's feedback on our BFC application. I'm encouraged to see that the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan includes most of what they're saying we should do. What do you think we should do with this feedback and with whom do you think we should share 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: May 14, 2012 4:42:16 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report > > Dear Frank, > > Thank you again for submitting your Bicycle Friendly Community application. Please find the feedback on how to improve the community for cycling attached. Please share this document with your partners and local bike advocacy groups. > > We would like to send a copy of the feedback to the local reviewers that participated in the judging process of your application. Please let us know by May 18 if you would prefer that we do not share the feedback with the local reviewers. > > The award will be current for four years so your designation will be up for renewal in 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! BFC staff will continue to work with you to encourage continual improvements. > > Once again, congratulations on receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation. > > Best regards, > > Nicole > > > Nicole Wynands > Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > P: 202-621-5454 > F: 202-822-1334 > nicole(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > May is Bike Month! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! > > >

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Fw: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans
by Christiaan Abildso 15 May '12

15 May '12

FYI... ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy <railtrails(a)railstotrails.org> To: cabildso(a)yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 PM Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans West Virginia Residents: Your Input Needed! Great news for the residents and businesses of West Virginia, with the Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announcing that it will be gathering public input for a series of regional bicycle plans in population centers across the state. The study is being funded by a federal Transportation and Community System Preservation Grant, and will identify opportunities to improve interstate and regional connectivity for bicycling. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area, or submit written comments. The public meeting will focus on the geographic region where the meeting will be held, but will also present and receive comments on the other regions of the state. All meetings will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be brief presentations at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to give comments in a workshop style setting. Public meetings will be held at the following locations: May 3, 2012 Ranson City Hall Council Chambers 312 South Mildred Street Ranson, WV 25438 May 14, 2012 West Virginia Independence Hall 1528 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003 May 7, 2012 City Service Center 915 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 May 15, 2012 City Building Council Chambers 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 May 8, 2012 Tri-State Transit Authority 1251 4th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 May 21, 2012 City Hall Council Chambers 942 Washington Street, West Lewisburg, WV 24901 May 10, 2012 Municipal Building 2nd Floor Executive Conference Room 1 Government Square Parkersburg, WV 26101 May 22, 2012 City Building Council Chambers 401 Davis Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 Written comments can be dropped in a comment box at the workshop, or mailed to: Robert Pennington, P.E. Director, Program Planning and Administration Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Capital Complex Building Five, 8th Floor 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 If you would like to be added to the West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council list for future statewide messages about trails, please email Ella Belling at ella(a)montrails.org. The Council is not affiliated with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but works within the state to advocate for trails. Photo courtsey of WVLiving.com || home|| forward to a friend|| unsubscribe|| view in browser Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 2121 Ward Ct., NW 5th Floor Washington, DC 20037 202.331.9696

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Reminder: Statewide interconnectivity workshops tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, 4 pm - 6:30 pm Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce St., Council Chambers. You don't have to come for the full 2.5 hours. I understand they will have 3 sessions, each beginning on the hour with a short presentation and then work for the rest of the hour. Please come and improve road cycling! 4ank On May 13, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Gerald Audet wrote: > Not sure I can make the meeting, but I wanted to just say that the roads that you highlight below are all the same that I think of when I think of cycling routes that need to be improved- it's a very good short list. ESPECIALLY 857. I would use it a lot more if it was more bike friendly (I still use it some now). > > This is a great thing; I hope that we can all make a difference and get some or all of these proposed improvements. > > On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Reminder: Attend Tuesday's (May 15, 4 pm - 6:30 pm) WVDOT statewide bicycle plan meeting in Morgantown City Council chambers (389 Spruce St.) > > In preparation for next Tuesday's meeting, Peggy Pings organized a pre-meeting as I related to you in my last meesage (below) on this subject. Five people attended: 2 cyclists, 3 trails advocates. > > The meeting was productive. The trails advocates were very attentive to my explaining how improving just a few road routes, e.g. Rts. 100, 857, 7, 19 and 73 could enable local cyclists to safely and fearlessly get to some of the best riding in the world in addition to getting to PA and MD. I attached to this message a photo of a Morgantown map that I marked up to illustrate how much marvelous riding there is around here and how the aforementioned corridors can be gateways to that riding if they were a bit more bicycle-friendly, e.g. by signing them with Share the Road signs, or better, Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs and widening uphill climbing lanes and blind curves so motor vehicles can safely pass bicycles without crossing the center line. > > We all reached consensus for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and 857 being the highest priorities. > > Of course, the trail advocates were primarily interested in developing more trails and that's fine too. Peggy brought a very nice map that showed the existing trails and the gaps that need to be filled. Looking at the maps, I was impressed at how close we are to having a seamless network. > > <IMG_0454.jpg> > > > 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 > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Date: May 4, 2012 11:04:44 AM EDT >> To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com, Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans >> >> I've posted two messages to these groups passing on WVDOT's invitation to participate in the May 15 statewide interconnectivity workshop at Morgantown City Hall 4-6:30 pm or any of the other dozen or so workshops around the state this month. >> >> Yesterday, I learned that some politicians have been phoning people to ensure that "knowledgeable people" show up to give their input. Any of you get a call? Do you think road-cyclists will be adequately represented? Do you think the outcome of these workshops will be improved road routes? If there's any money available, do you think it will go to making the road cycling better? >> >> Not if you don't show up. >> >> BTW, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL was unanimously adopted by Morgantown City Council Tuesday and the Mayor proclaimed May Bike Month in Morgantown. May 9: Bike to School Day; May 14-18: Bike to Work Week; May 18: Bike to Work Day... need roads for that, got 'em, use 'em. >> >> 4ank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Forwarded Message ----- >>> From: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy <railtrails(a)railstotrails.org> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 PM >>> Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans >>> >>> >>> West Virginia Residents: Your Input Needed! >>> >>> Great news for the residents and businesses of West Virginia, with the Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announcing that it will be gathering public input for a series of regional bicycle plans in population centers across the state. >>> The study is being funded by a federal Transportation and Community System Preservation Grant, and will identify opportunities to improve interstate and regional connectivity for bicycling. >>> All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area, or submit written comments. The public meeting will focus on the geographic region where the meeting will be held, but will also present and receive comments on the other regions of the state. >>> All meetings will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be brief presentations at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to give comments in a workshop style setting. >>> >>> >>> Public meetings will be held at the following locations: >>> May 3, 2012 >>> Ranson City Hall >>> Council Chambers >>> 312 South Mildred Street >>> Ranson, WV 25438 >>> May 14, 2012 >>> West Virginia Independence Hall >>> 1528 Market Street >>> Wheeling, WV 26003 >>> May 7, 2012 >>> City Service Center >>> 915 Quarrier Street >>> Charleston, WV 25301 >>> May 15, 2012 >>> City Building >>> Council Chambers >>> 389 Spruce Street >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> May 8, 2012 >>> Tri-State Transit Authority >>> 1251 4th Avenue >>> Huntington, WV 25701 >>> May 21, 2012 >>> City Hall >>> Council Chambers >>> 942 Washington Street, West >>> Lewisburg, WV 24901 >>> May 10, 2012 >>> Municipal Building >>> 2nd Floor >>> Executive Conference Room >>> 1 Government Square >>> Parkersburg, WV 26101 >>> May 22, 2012 >>> City Building >>> Council Chambers >>> 401 Davis Avenue >>> Elkins, WV 26241 >>> Written comments can be dropped in a comment box at the workshop, or mailed to: >>> Robert Pennington, P.E. >>> Director, Program Planning and Administration Division >>> West Virginia Department of Transportation >>> Capital Complex Building Five, 8th Floor >>> 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East >>> Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 >>> If you would like to be added to the West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council list for future statewide messages about trails, please email Ella Belling at ella(a)montrails.org. The Council is not affiliated with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but works within the state to advocate for trails. >>> Photo courtsey of WVLiving.com >>> >>> >>> || home|| forward to a friend|| unsubscribe|| view in browser >>> Rails-to-Trails Conservancy >>> 2121 Ward Ct., NW >>> 5th Floor >>> Washington, DC 20037 >>> 202.331.9696 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > > -- > -Jerry > Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible. > ~ Shakespeare, Julius Caesar > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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PRESS RELEASE: Morgantown Receives Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community Recognition
by Susan Sullivan 14 May '12

14 May '12

Please find attached a press release regarding Morgantown being named the first Bicycle Friendly Community in West Virginia. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have! Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street, Office 16 Morgantown, WV 26505 ( 304) 284-7426 - C (304) 290-5274 - F (304) 284-7430 Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | YouTube | iTunes

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Bicycle Friendly Award Certificate
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Misters Mayor and City Manager, I have received the Bicycle Friendly Award Certificate (scan attached) from the League of American Bicyclists. Would you like to display it somewhere? If so, please let me know to whom to give it. FYI, we have also received road signs and a seal (images attached). We are developing recommendations for their use. Nominally, we may recommend a sign entering Morgantown at each gateway on routes 19, 7, 119, 857 and 705. The seal is on a press release that will be published tomorrow. 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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Bike Friendly Community list released
by Christiaan Abildso 14 May '12

14 May '12

The cat's out of the bag in the blogosphere: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/05/congratulations-to-new-and-renewed-… Full list at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog//blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Spring12BF… Again, congrats on the recognition for your hard work! Christiaan

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Thanks, Lindsay! Frank On May 14, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > The post will appear in our blog (found here- http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/) with in the next week or so. > > On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > My pleasure! Can you tell me where it will appear? I'd like to send a link to public officials. > > Frank > > On May 14, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > >> Thank you so much for your help, this is great information! >> >> On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:02 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Lindsay, >> >> Following are answers to your questions. >> >> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >> >> We first applied in 2007 to establish a structure for making Morgantown more bicycle-friendly. We applied again in 2012 to gauge our progress. >> >> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >> >> Morgantown's vision is that all residents ride their bicycles safely and fearlessly anytime, anywhere for any reason. Our goal is by 2020 to have bicycles be 5% of all vehicles on Morgantown streets. Our mission is to get the everyday commuter, student or employee, to look beyond Morgantown’s hilly terrain and see the potential cycling holds for him or her individually and our community. Our city has seen unprecedented growth in the past few decades and a result of that is traffic congestion in popular university and commercial areas. Cycling offers congestion relief as well as personal benefits to body, mind, and pocketbook! >> >> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >> >> More people have started using bicycles for commuting. The bike culture among existing cyclists seems to have grown as well. At any time of day, at least on nice days, you're likely to see people cycling wherever you look around town. >> >> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? How can communities overcome such challenges? >> >> Morgantown's biggest challenges are the narrow, twisty, hilly streets that have little room for cars let alone bicycles and the lack of money in the city budget to implement infrastructure improvements. Morgantown is not different from other locales in which politics, lack of resources, and general resistance to change play a role. We’ve worked hard to garner small wins in Morgantown—bike rack loops in our downtown area, a successful cycling education course funded with a grant and city funds, and now our designation as a BFC. There’s no switch you flip to become bike-friendly. We want our citizens to see the sum of all of these activities, and eventually draw their own conclusion that seeing cyclists on the road is the norm. Overcoming challenges requires continuous cooperative effort among all stakeholders in the success of becoming a bicycle-friendly community. >> >> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? >> >> It will ease the traffic burden that increases when the student population is in town as well as the obvious health and economic benefits. For individuals, cycling improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. Other cities in WV could really benefit from Morgantown's example. >> >> -Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >> >> They would achieve similar benefits as mentioned above and make for a more bicycle-friendly nation. >> >> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >> >> To obtain funding to implement our comprehensive bicycle plan. >> >> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >> >> One local cyclist started commuting and used a tag-a-long to take his daughters to day care. One afternoon he overheard the other kids talking about how cool it was that her Dad brought to school on a bike! >> >> I hope these answers are useful! Thanks again for recognizing Morgantown! >> >> 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 >> >> >> On May 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >> >>> Not to worry, that's definitely something we understand. >>> >>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> Lindsay, >>> >>> Thanks for the prompt feedback. We'll do our best but we're all pretty occupied right now preparing for Bike Week. I'll definitely contact you again Monday. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> On May 11, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >>> >>>> We'd love to begin posting in the first few days of next week, so at your earliest convenience, but responses that come after that will still be featured. In the end we're definitely more concerned with collecting good stories than posting what we have first thing on Monday. Thank you! >>>> >>>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>> Lindsay, >>>> >>>> Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? >>>> >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Frank, >>>>> >>>>> I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! >>>>> >>>>> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >>>>> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >>>>> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >>>>> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? >>>>> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >>>>> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >>>>> >>>>> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >>>>> >>>>> Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> >>>>> Lindsay Plante >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> Communications Intern >>>>> Bike Friendly America >>>>> League of American Bicyclists >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Lindsay, Following are answers to your questions. -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? We first applied in 2007 to establish a structure for making Morgantown more bicycle-friendly. We applied again in 2012 to gauge our progress. -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? Morgantown's vision is that all residents ride their bicycles safely and fearlessly anytime, anywhere for any reason. Our goal is by 2020 to have bicycles be 5% of all vehicles on Morgantown streets. Our mission is to get the everyday commuter, student or employee, to look beyond Morgantown’s hilly terrain and see the potential cycling holds for him or her individually and our community. Our city has seen unprecedented growth in the past few decades and a result of that is traffic congestion in popular university and commercial areas. Cycling offers congestion relief as well as personal benefits to body, mind, and pocketbook! -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? More people have started using bicycles for commuting. The bike culture among existing cyclists seems to have grown as well. At any time of day, at least on nice days, you're likely to see people cycling wherever you look around town. -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? How can communities overcome such challenges? Morgantown's biggest challenges are the narrow, twisty, hilly streets that have little room for cars let alone bicycles and the lack of money in the city budget to implement infrastructure improvements. Morgantown is not different from other locales in which politics, lack of resources, and general resistance to change play a role. We’ve worked hard to garner small wins in Morgantown—bike rack loops in our downtown area, a successful cycling education course funded with a grant and city funds, and now our designation as a BFC. There’s no switch you flip to become bike-friendly. We want our citizens to see the sum of all of these activities, and eventually draw their own conclusion that seeing cyclists on the road is the norm. Overcoming challenges requires continuous cooperative effort among all stakeholders in the success of becoming a bicycle-friendly community. -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? It will ease the traffic burden that increases when the student population is in town as well as the obvious health and economic benefits. For individuals, cycling improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. Other cities in WV could really benefit from Morgantown's example. -Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? They would achieve similar benefits as mentioned above and make for a more bicycle-friendly nation. -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? To obtain funding to implement our comprehensive bicycle plan. (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) One local cyclist started commuting and used a tag-a-long to take his daughters to day care. One afternoon he overheard the other kids talking about how cool it was that her Dad brought to school on a bike! I hope these answers are useful! Thanks again for recognizing Morgantown! 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 On May 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > Not to worry, that's definitely something we understand. > > On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Lindsay, > > Thanks for the prompt feedback. We'll do our best but we're all pretty occupied right now preparing for Bike Week. I'll definitely contact you again Monday. > > Frank > > On May 11, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > >> We'd love to begin posting in the first few days of next week, so at your earliest convenience, but responses that come after that will still be featured. In the end we're definitely more concerned with collecting good stories than posting what we have first thing on Monday. Thank you! >> >> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Lindsay, >> >> Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, >>> >>> I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! >>> >>> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >>> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >>> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >>> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? >>> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >>> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >>> >>> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >>> >>> Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Lindsay Plante >>> >>> --- >>> Communications Intern >>> Bike Friendly America >>> League of American Bicyclists >> >> > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Friendly WV Cities
by Chet Parsons 14 May '12

14 May '12

Yep On May 14, 2012 11:04 AM, "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Good morning, > I congratulated Stacy Bisker in Huntington on getting BFC status, however > they're at "Honorable Mention" level. Are we Bronze? > Nick > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Sent 5/13/2012 3:52:12 PM > To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "'Derek Springston'" < > dspringston(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > Building upon the state bike route connectivity idea, maybe the signs > should go on the routes that would connect cyclists from around the state > (and out of state) - per Frank's recent email: "We all reached consensus > for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and > 857 being the highest priorities" > > Thus, my recommendation would be to sign those two routes as they may be > the most trafficked, or whichever routes the state DOH agrees to designate > as "bike routes" (or whatever other designation they choose). That said, > I'm not sure the best place that would welcome people to Morgantown on rte > 100 (crossing Westover bridge?) or 857 (705 from Mileground as > recommended?). > Just my 2 cents. Such great momentum for cycling - thanks to all for the > hard work! > Christiaan > > *From:* Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > *To:* 'Derek Springston' <dspringston(a)gmail.com>; 'Frank Gmeindl' < > fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc:* 'Bike Board - Morgantown' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > *Sent:* Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:51 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > I would think there’s 3 main entrys. From Star City, Mileground, and > Don Knotts. > > Don Knotts has RT in view, and also has STR signage. 705 from Mileground > has signage, does Mileground? Going to Coll from Star City would be a top > pick for me, but would happen to be on one of the worst places to ride for > most; there is a WVU Cycling Adopt a Highway sign at the Corner in front of > Sheetz in Granville. > > *From:* bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > *On Behalf Of *Derek Springston > *Sent:* Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:33 PM > *To:* Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Bike Board - Morgantown > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > BB Members, > Similar, but not exact to what Chip stated, I think the best locations to > place our new signs are near the Coliseum on Mon Blvd and near the Westover > Bridge on University Ave. One other option may be at the 705 and Van > Voorhis intersection. > Derek > On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What > should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one > up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the > Public Works Dept. for permission and help. > > Frank > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > -- > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Friendly WV Cities
by director 14 May '12

14 May '12

Good morning, I congratulated Stacy Bisker in Huntington on getting BFC status, however they're at "Honorable Mention" level. Are we Bronze? Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Sent 5/13/2012 3:52:12 PM To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "'Derek Springston'" <dspringston(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs Building upon the state bike route connectivity idea, maybe the signs should go on the routes that would connect cyclists from around the state (and out of state) - per Frank's recent email: "We all reached consensus for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and 857 being the highest priorities" Thus, my recommendation would be to sign those two routes as they may be the most trafficked, or whichever routes the state DOH agrees to designate as "bike routes" (or whatever other designation they choose). That said, I'm not sure the best place that would welcome people to Morgantown on rte 100 (crossing Westover bridge?) or 857 (705 from Mileground as recommended?). Just my 2 cents. Such great momentum for cycling - thanks to all for the hard work! Christiaan From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Derek Springston' <dspringston(a)gmail.com>; 'Frank Gmeindl' <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bike Board - Morgantown' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs I would think there’s 3 main entrys. From Star City, Mileground, and Don Knotts. Don Knotts has RT in view, and also has STR signage. 705 from Mileground has signage, does Mileground? Going to Coll from Star City would be a top pick for me, but would happen to be on one of the worst places to ride for most; there is a WVU Cycling Adopt a Highway sign at the Corner in front of Sheetz in Granville. From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Derek Springston Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:33 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs BB Members, Similar, but not exact to what Chip stated, I think the best locations to place our new signs are near the Coliseum on Mon Blvd and near the Westover Bridge on University Ave. One other option may be at the 705 and Van Voorhis intersection. Derek On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _______________________________________________ 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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Teachable moments in May
by director 13 May '12

13 May '12

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thanks to Nick
by director 13 May '12

13 May '12

Frank, Thanks for the thanks. However, no one showed up to take the class(?!) About 10:30 John Gaddis came to take pictures, so we talked for a bit about rescheduling but I won't do it until I get back in June. I don't believe that anyone responded to Paul Steele's announcement for the class so it wasn't totally unexpected, but I missed the planning meeting for the DOT meeting - which I regret. How did that go? Had a great afternoon at the shop, working with community service volunteers, helping members get project bikes finished and completing a bike for a Mother's Day present for a customer. Seems I've been having the best effect at the grass roots. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/12/2012 7:32:32 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Thanks to Nick Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] Signs
by Chip Wamsley 12 May '12

12 May '12

To all, With only two signs, I would say somewherre on South University Ave and coming in from the North in the area of the Coliseum. I agree with Christian's idea for a good "press" moment, but Nick's idea is pretty good too! Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/11/2012 8:01:01 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Signs Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Signs
by director 12 May '12

12 May '12

Frank, I suggest that we all get together and run through the streets together carrying you on our shoulders holding up the sign and cheering joyfully and fearlessly. I'm open to other suggestions of course. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/11/2012 8:01:01 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Signs Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Thanks to Nick
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '12

12 May '12

Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! 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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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '12

12 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, The original Bike Month Proclamation with pretty gold seal and all is setting on my desk. Would someone please take on the task of getting it posted somewhere better than my desk before Bike Month is over? 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Nick, Thanks for the suggestions! I wonder if they'll trigger any additional inputs from other BB members. Frank On May 11, 2012, at 12:39 PM, director wrote: > Frank, > I've got a few answers, I realize they may be different from the Bike Board's > > -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? > > -What is Morgantown's eventual goal?-How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? > Reduction in motor vehicle traffic of 80% by the year 2040 - this is necessary worldwide to avoid global climate disaster. We can do it here. > > -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? > Fossil fuel industries (particularly gas fracking) have stepped up their activities in the area with large and heavy trucks, in addition to the coal and gravel trucks that have long crowded and crumbled our local roads. These commercial trucks are allowed on city roads that would provide the best biking routes. > > -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? > Individually it improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. > > Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? > For the reason above, and because we need to reduce motor vehicle traffic WORLDWIDE by 80%. Every community needs to accomplish this. > > -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? > More bike events to get new cyclists started. Better education and facilities to keep new cyclists riding - safely and enjoyably. A bike-pedestrian coordinator (paid) position shared between the city and university. > > (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) > I wouldn't know where to start, but Roger Dotson could give a good personal testimonial about how he came to be a full-time bike commuter. > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 >

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Huntington also BFC
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Terrence and Bicycle Board Members, Perry Keller just informed me that Huntington was also recognized by LAB a 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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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Lindsay, Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? 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 On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! > > -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? > -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? > -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? > -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? > -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? > -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? > > (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) > > Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! > > Best, > > Lindsay Plante > > --- > Communications Intern > Bike Friendly America > League of American Bicyclists

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...
by Derek Springston 11 May '12

11 May '12

Nicole, After careful consideration by members of the Morgantown Bike Board, we submit these photos for inclusion on our LAB BFC Community profile website. If you need better quality or any changes with the photos, please let me know. Thanks! ~Derek On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org>wrote: > All,**** > > ** ** > > I would hate for Traci’s work to go to waste, so I am happy to integrate > what I can. Most community profiles should have pictures, but unfortunately > we do not receive photos from all communities. We are usually looking for > photos of your bike infrastructure (preferably with (helmet-wearing) > cyclists in it, photos of community bike events, etc. Resolution >1 MB > would be best.**** > > ** ** > > Nicole**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:20 AM > *To:* Nicole Wynands > *Cc:* Derek Springston; Traci Liebig > *Subject:* Re: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > ** ** > > All,**** > > ** ** > > I did not understand that the LAB did the profile. The info that Nicole > quotes is directly from our application. It is fine. Looking at other > city's profile on the LAB website, I don't see any photos. Bill Nesper > requested photos for the profile. Now, I'm wondering if we could get some > more guidance on the photos that LAB needs and where they will be used. > Since Traci spent so much effort drafting community profile, I'll defer to > her judgement on what we think should be in Morgantown's community profile > but I also understand that LAB has a standard "look and feel" and if Nicole > chooses to go with the info that she sent us, I'm OK with that.**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > 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* > > **** > > ** ** > > On May 10, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Nicole Wynands wrote:**** > > > > **** > > Derek,**** > > **** > > Actually, I was told today that the profiles need to be done by tonight. > If you like, you can send me what you have and I make it work for our > format. We can always make further edits later, as the profiles do not need > to be static. And yes, please send the photos as well!**** > > **** > > Best,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:49 AM > *To:* Traci Liebig; Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Nicole Wynands > *Subject:* Fwd: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > Traci and Frank,**** > > Please see the email below from Nicole with the LAB. I know several folks > have already commented on the draft you've put together. Are we at a point > that we can forward her what we've typed up?**** > > **** > > Nicole,**** > > What would be the cut-off for delivery of the profile we're preparing? > We've also put considerable energy into photos for the profile and are > selecting them right now. **** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek**** > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Nicole Wynands* <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM > Subject: RE: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile... > To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > > **** > > Hi Derek,**** > > **** > > Thank you for your offer to help with the community profile. Usually we > develop the profiles, but you are welcome to do the profile for Morgantown > if you so chose. We would need a fairly quick turnaround though, as we are > hoping to post the profiles early next week, preferably on Monday.**** > > **** > > Usually we start out with a couple facts and answers directly pulled from > the application. Then we edit it for content, flow, grammar, spelling and > third person speak. Here is what we pulled for Morgantown (unedited):**** > > **** > > *Community: Morgantown, WV***** > > Type: New**** > > Pop: 29660**** > > Area: 10.2**** > > Pop density: 2736 per / sq mi**** > > *Percentage of workforce bicycle commuting:* 1%**** > > *Recent bicycling investment: *Thousands of hours of effort and > approximately $30,000 (20% City, 80% State) in the Confident City Cycling > education program.**** > > *Three bicycling highlights:***** > > The number one reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle > friendly community is to keep the momentum going that our Bicycle Board has > created. The last few years have shown improvements in infrastructure and > education. Our new city manager is dedicated to implementing our > comprehensive bicycle plan. We are at the tipping point for big changes and > success breeds success.**** > > it is already serving as a model for the rest of the state (twice > achieving bicycle friendly state rank of 50). WV is almost always last in > polls for positive state attributes, but Morgantown 's Bicycle Board has > already established relationships with the state Department of > Transportation that may change that. We need to show the state that making > not only Morgantown but also other communities and the state bicycle > friendly will yield benefits to the health of the population as well as > drive its economy.**** > > The third reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle friendly > community is to provide an example for other communities nationally that > are challenged by extreme geography and outdated infrastructure. It 's easy > to get people on bikes in flat areas that have wide roads and room to build > dedicated trails but a practically impossible task in an area like ours > that also lacks a larger tax base. The out-of-the-box and creative ideas we > implement can help communities with problems similar to ours.**** > > *Percentage of arterial streets with dedicated bicycle facilities:* %**** > > *Bicycling education in* % of elementary schools and % of middle schools** > ** > > *Signature cycling events*: Appalachian Spring Spectacular has been held > almost every year since the early 70s. Approximately 100 cyclists usually > participate. It usually consists of 20-, 40- and 60-mile road tours but has > also included mountain bike trail and back road rides. In recent years, the > event has been the first Sunday in May and has been expanded to a 2-day > event with the Saturday bonus ride a very challenging long road ride.*** > * > > *Some coming bicycling improvements: *The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, > http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 lists more than 60 improvements for bicycling. The > schedule for implementing the improvements depends on the annual City > budget, which is variable, and on winning grant funding.**** > > **** > > Best regards,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > ________________________________________**** > > From: Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com]**** > > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:07 PM**** > > To: BikeLeague**** > > Cc: Frank Gmeindl**** > > Subject: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > To Whom It May Concern,**** > > Morgantown, WV recently received the Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly > Community award. I am a Member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > and may help with creating the Community Profile. Do you have guidance > either online or something you could send us that would or may include > templates, examples, data needed, guidance docs, etc for us to be able to > understand what you like to see in a Community Profile... I suspect we > already have most of this info, but would like to format it similarly to > what other communities have submitted, if you'd like.**** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek Springston**** > > **** > > --**** > > Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha**** > > **** > > “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future > of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**** > > **** > > **** > > > > > --**** > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha***** > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells***** > > **** > > ** ** > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Vote for BFC Photos Now! :)
by Derek Springston 10 May '12

10 May '12

To All Bike Board Members, We need to pic photos for our BFC Community Award. Can you please take a look and vote ASAP!! I just got word today that our profile with pictures need to be delivered by today, so they can finalize what they'll put on our website. I'm not very available today due to being in a conference, but I should be able to check email somewhat regularly. I've copied Frank and Traci on another email to make sure that they're well aware the profile and photos need to be finalized and forwarded today... Please vote for your top 3 pictures... Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Monongalia County Comprehensive Plan
by Chet Parsons 10 May '12

10 May '12

Folks - the first public meeting is scheduled for the development of the Mon County Comp Plan. I'd love it if the Bike Board could be in attendance to share some ideas on non-motorized activity outside of city limits. Right now, the only areas that the County Commission has approved for the plan are the four planning districts - Cheat Lake, Cheat Neck, West Run, and Stewartstown, but we're hoping to show that the entire county would benefit from a plan. As far as transportation, we're creating this plan to complement what the MPO, City of Morgantown, and Star City are doing with * Crossroads*, so a lot of the transportation direction will benefit from some consistency across the board between the two plans. All the information can be found on our blog at planmoncounty.com Let me know if you have any questions! Chet

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Thank You & National Bike Challenge
by Christiaan Abildso 10 May '12

10 May '12

Ladies & gents - First, thank you to all of those that organized and rode on the Spring Spectacular last weekend...as a first time group road rider, I felt very welcomed and encouraged to ride along with others. I learned quite a bit on proper group riding/communication, and greatly enjoyed my first time on the 100/19 loop. What a great community of riders we have! Secondly, I've been trying to rustle up a few folks to register for the National Bike Challenge (track milage for points, prizes, and prideful boasting)...the results display by individual, community, workplace, and/or team. I see that Gunnar started a Bike Morgantown team - fantastic! I started a WVU CPASS team and there is a Mylan team as well. Just thought I'd post some of the WV leaderboard so far... Community: 1st: Charleston 2nd: Morgantown 3rd: Clarksburg Teams: only 9 in WV so far WVU CPASS - 4th Bike Morgantown...no miles/points logged yet (though I nearly wiped out & hit Gunnar this morning, so I know he's riding) Workplaces: Mylan - 5th WVU - 7th I hope you'll all consider signing up, recruiting other riders, & logging your miles (online or using smartphone app) to help show just how strong the bicycling community is in Morgantown, building upon recent momentum in promoting cycling in the area. Thank you all Christiaan You think you have to want more than you need. Until you have it all you won't be free. Society you're a crazy breed -Eddie Vedder

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DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website
by Traci Liebig 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi all, Here's a draft community profile for the LAB's website. Also, here's a link to Pittsburgh's profile as an example. Most profiles I viewed had 200-300 ish words, so I tried to stay with that. The stats under the profile paragraph are also listed on each city's page, so I took Morgantown's numbers directly from the LAB application. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_p… A few things to consider: 1) Can someone tell me how many people we've graduated through the cycling course? 2) Things I don't mention, but you can give feedback if you think they're critical to add-- bike racks on front of buses, complete streets policy 3) Some community profiles have an extra little section entitled "Most significant bicycle-related statistic" while others had one that read "Recent Accomplishments." Anyone have anything they want to draw particular attention to as a separate paragraph? 4) Anything else? Let me know. Draft press release coming soon. Thanks! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website
by director 09 May '12

09 May '12

I read it, I like it. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/9/2012 5:42:06 PM To: "'Graber, Stephen'" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Liebig, Traci'" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website I’m still a contributing member right? Anyhow, I made some minor grammar changes and a couple wording changes, feel free to ignore any or all since I ditched you all. Ryan From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Graber, Stephen Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:20 PM To: Liebig, Traci; bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Homerun! ------------------------------------------- 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 Traci Liebig [Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:34 AM To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Hi all, Here's a draft community profile for the LAB's website. Also, here's a link to Pittsburgh's profile as an example. Most profiles I viewed had 200-300 ish words, so I tried to stay with that. The stats under the profile paragraph are also listed on each city's page, so I took Morgantown's numbers directly from the LAB application. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_p… A few things to consider: 1) Can someone tell me how many people we've graduated through the cycling course? 2) Things I don't mention, but you can give feedback if you think they're critical to add-- bike racks on front of buses, complete streets policy 3) Some community profiles have an extra little section entitled "Most significant bicycle-related statistic" while others had one that read "Recent Accomplishments." Anyone have anything they want to draw particular attention to as a separate paragraph? 4) Anything else? Let me know. Draft press release coming soon. Thanks! Traci _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 09 May '12

09 May '12

The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan can be found at http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL . It does not extend much beyond the Morgantown city limits and bike routes are a small part of it. See http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php for the Morgantown bike route. My understanding is that the May 15 workshop's objective is to define bike routes to connect WV population centers to neighboring states. At a minimum, I strongly suggest that we all advocate for making Rt. 100 a bike route from Monongahela Ave. in Westover to Rt. 19. At least smooth it and sign it. I would suggest that we try to make any road a bike route that would provide a good cycling connection to PA if only sufficient improvement were made to enable all cyclists, not just top level cyclists to ride it safely and fearlessly. At a minimum, these roads should be signed with Share the Road signs, or better, R4-11 signs (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) and/or climbing lanes widened to a minimum of 14 feet. Bike Route signs should be considered with great care because they may indicate that a route signed with them is an exceptionally pleasant route to bicycle. Roads that I would suggest considering at your meeting: Fort Martin Rd. (CR 53) from PA state line to Maidsville. Rt. 857 from the PA line to Pierpont Rd.. Rt. 19 from Mt. Morris to Morgantown. Rt. 73 from Coopers Rock to Bruceton Mills. Kingwood Pike. Rt. 7 from Reedsville to Rt. 26, then Rt. 26 to the PA line. Rt. 72 from Parsons to Kingwood. Rt. 7 from Morgantown to Blacksville and then Rt. 218 to the PA line. Rt. 19 between Fairmont and Morgantown. Rt. 73 between Fairmont and Morgantown. I may not be there Saturday because I like to go to the Farmer's Market and then ride on Saturdays. 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 On May 8, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella > > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Fwd: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 09 May '12

09 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Peggy Pings" <mpings(a)wvu.edu> > Date: May 8, 2012 1:44:21 PM EDT > To: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bill Reger-Nash" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "kelly r williams" <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, "Peggy Pings" <mpings(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting > > I can join you all on Saturday - the earlier in the day the better. 9:30am is fine. > > I have the WV State Trail Plan map that I can bring - from 2002. > And some laminated 100K scale topo maps all marked up with lines. > > Peggy > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > RIVERS, TRAILS AND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM > "The Community Assistance Arm of the National Park Service" > > Peggy Pings, WV Field Office, Morgantown, WV > WVU Office: 304-293-7528, Cell: 304-282-7464, Home Office: 304-879-5622, Fax: 304-293-2441 > mpings(a)wvu.edu > http://www.nps.gov/rtca > > The Rivers & Trails Program works with community groups and municipalities to conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and greenways. > > Come visit our facebook pages! > http://www.facebook.com/RTCANPS > http://www.facebook.com/PeggyPings.NpsRtca > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >>> Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> 5/8/2012 1:36 PM >>> > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella > > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Traci Liebig 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi all, FYI- I can't attend the brainstorming meeting, but I do plan to attend to give input to the DOH on the 15th. Thanks, Traci >>> Frank Gmeindl 05/08/12 10:06 PM >>> Begin forwarded message: From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Date: May 8, 2012 1:36:47 PM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nick Hein <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting Hi all, I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Fwd: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '12

08 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: May 8, 2012 1:36:47 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nick Hein <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> > Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting > > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella > > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Fwd: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 May '12

08 May '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 13:36:47 -0400 From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Hi all, I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to *meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library* to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org <http://www.montrails.org> 304-692-6782

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community - Local Release and Seal
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '12

08 May '12

FYI. Attached is the LAB BFC press release template and Morgantown's BFC award seal. I have sent these to Susan Sullivan and Traci Liebig who are developing the press release for the BFC award (in addition to Bike Month). 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: May 4, 2012 5:26:51 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community - Local Release and Seal > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations again! Attached you will find a press release template for you to use in crafting your own local release. Also attached is your BFC award seal to proudly display where you see fit. > > The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. Please hold your announcement of the award until then. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback next week. > > Best regards, > > Bill > > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Bike Month is here! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Fwd: Bike Month Press Release
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '12

07 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 7, 2012 6:15:21 AM EDT > To: "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Bcc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release > > Danielle, > > Putting http://www.commuterchoices.com in Susan's press release about Bike Month works for me. Especially with Bike Month getting top billing on http://www.commuterchoices.com ! > > What's the chances you could put a link to http://bikemorgantown.com/ on http://www.commuterchoices.com . I notice you also have a direct link to "Let's Start Biking" there. Nice. I think the 7 videos at http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2010/08/psas-complete.html may be more applicable to adult commuting. (Since they're quite difficult to find on the bikemorgantown website, a direct link to them might be worthwhile but I certainly understand real estate limits.) > > > 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 > > > > On May 6, 2012, at 10:57 PM, "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> After review, I was wondering if we should include the Commuter Choices website as a resource too. It is http://www.commuterchoices.com >> >> I am working to get it updated with cycling events. Please let me know if you think this would be a useful addition. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Danielle Williams >> TDM Coordinator >> Morgantown MPO >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Sent 5/4/2012 9:30:11 AM >> To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Danielle Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release >> >> Susan, >> >> Thanks for the opportunity to review the press release! Please see my Tracked Changes and Comments in the attached. >> >> Overall, the release is excellent. Reading it however made me realize that we're too much emphasizing bicycling as a fun and healthy activity and not enough as a means of practical transportation which is what the bicycle plan is primarily intended to accomplish. The resolution to adopt the bicycle plan (attached) that Council read before voting on the plan summarizes this pretty well. >> >> Traci Liebig will be contacting you about a press release to announce after May 14, the League of American Bicyclists recognition of Morgantown as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> It's so good to have you working with the Bicycle Board! >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> On May 4, 2012, at 9:00 AM, Susan Sullivan wrote: >> >>> Hello Frank! I hope Bike Month is treating you well! >>> >>> I plan to send a press release today regarding the city's efforts in May, and I mentioned you in it, as you were in attendance to accept the proclamation Tuesday evening. I wanted to run the final draft past you just to see if you wanted to change anything or if you had anything to add. Feel free to change this document up and send it back, or just note changes in a reply email. >>> >>> Thanks for your work with the Bike Board! >>> >>> Susan >>> >>> Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager >>> City of Morgantown >>> 389 Spruce Street, Office 16 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 290-5274 - F (304) 284-7430 >>> Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | YouTube | iTunes >>> >>> <050412 City Celebrates Bike Month.docx> >> >

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '12

07 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, this is the message that I mentioned at last week's BB meeting that I sent to LAB's Bill Nesper. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 1, 2012 8:54:56 AM EDT > To: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: Re: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Bill, > > Thank you for the advance notice. A wonderful kick off to Bike Month! > > Thank you also for directly sending the message below to City Council and the City Manager. We are meeting tonight for the Mayor to issue the Bike Month proclamation and to work on budgeting for our Bicycle Plan. Thanks to you and LAB, I think my job just got a bit easier:) > > Can you tell me how many communities applied and how many were awarded in this round? > > Also, is there a standard package describing benefits communities realize as BFCs? (I expect tonight, certain Councilors may ask, "OK. Now we have this recognition. So what?) In our Bicycle Plan, we reference, Flusche, Darren, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, League of American Bicyclists, June 2009, http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/report_economics.php . A concise quantitative summary of benefits that BFCs have realized would be quite helpful. > > We look forward to receiving the feedback and adjusting our plan accordingly as we move forward. We also look forward to receiving the press release template as we are already working on one. We've also started working on the photos and community profile. When do you need these? > > Concerning the award ceremony, what's involved? I expect we would like to do one but knowing who does what would be helpful in deciding. > > As you know, WV is the lowest ranked Bicycle Friendly State. Also, most of the roads in Morgantown are controlled by the State. Over the years, I have been working with several people in the WVDOT. It gave me great pleasure to share your message below with them. So far, I've received one response that indicates that this may also leverage WV to become a more bicycle friendly state. > > > 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 > > > > On Apr 27, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Bill Nesper wrote: > >> Dear Frank, >> >> Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. >> >> As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. >> >> You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. >> >> Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. >> >> If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org >> >> Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Bill Nesper >> VP, Programs >> League of American Bicyclists >> P: 202-822-1333 >> bill(a)bikeleague.org >> >> __________ >> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '12

05 May '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. > > As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. > > Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. > > If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org > > Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. > > Sincerely, > > Bill Nesper > VP, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > P: 202-822-1333 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > > __________ > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chip Wamsley 05 May '12

05 May '12

One good place for a photo might be several commuter types in the multi modal center. -----Original Message----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/4/2012 10:12:02 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To All BB Members, From Frank's April 28th email, he expressed the need to complete 5 items below in order to prepare for our Bicycle Friendly Community Award. Traci Liebig and I have agreed to tackle the Community Profile in Item #3. However, my piece will be to get some photos for that profile. This will be your chance to build your 'reputation' as you'll go on the LAB's BFC website! :) As Traci pointed out, here's a link to what we'll need to create for Morgantown. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_b… 1. I'm asking for at least 3 Bike Board members to volunteer for a photo shoot at one to three locations around Morgantown. Will likely take 1-2 hours (by bike hopefully). 2. Then, I need those volunteers to fill out this Doodle poll, so we can schedule a time before Wednesday next week. http://www.doodle.com/rs5zsnf68bfm2v2r 3. Last, I need BB members to recommend 3 locations they'd like to see us take photos at for this community profile. I can pick them, but I'd like input. 4. Can someone else recommend a backup camera? I have a good one from work, but if it's being used I won't be able to get it, so we should have a backup. Purpose of this is to obtain 3 photos of cyclists in Morgantown at key locations that show we're a Bicycle Friendly community. We need at least one photo showing several cyclists at one location. Would be nice to have 2 or 3 photos with cyclist in them depending on folks availability. I've got a nice work camera available for use, assuming it's not out for work. If you plan on helping out, please volunteer and fill out the Doodle poll ASAP, so we can coordinate and plan according to weather. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> So, we've earned a celebration of LAB's recognizing us as a BFC. I'll bring the Kool Aid. Then, we need to: 1. Create a press release. 2. Decide if we want to do an award ceremony and if so, plan it. 3. Get/make photos and draft a community profile for www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org . 4. Review LAB feedback and update the Bicycle Plan. 5. Get money to implement the Plan. PLEASE REPLY-TO-ALL AND WRITE YOUR NAME ABOVE BESIDE THOSE ITEMS WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU WILL LEAD. 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 Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: April 27, 2012 6:00:22 PM EDT To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award Dear Frank, Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Sincerely, Bill Nesper VP, Programs League of American Bicyclists P: 202-822-1333 bill(a)bikeleague.org __________ frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BB Participation
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '12

03 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, the statement that I read tonight during topic 2, agenda. Frank

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Bicycle Plan Funding
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 May '12

02 May '12

Unfortunately, tomorrow I won't be able to attend our most exciting meeting ever. However, I want to add to the discussion about funding. Since the last meeting I have watched 3 webinars that I encourage everyone to watch because they provide great funding training as well as an overview of successful programs: Building a SRTS Bike Brigade: Tips on Getting Started and Spreading the Success:http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/bbr… Leaving No Stone Unturned: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your SRTS Program: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/funding-tips Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation:http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-20… Some of the important lessons I gleaned from watching these webinars were that these programs are funded from multiple sources, not just grants. Grants are not necessarily considered until a program has established enough support. Grants writing is often farmed out to supportive organizations that have grant writers on staff. What the Bicycle Board requires is a *strategic funding team/committee* as a prerequisite to grant-writing. Each objective has its own peculiarities and granularities. A grant request without a realistic plan and budget for an organization's objective is almost guaranteed not to be accepted. But objectives like a SRTS bike brigade are messy because they first require strong support from the target audience, and without this support it is futile to seek funding sources. So a strategic team would examine each objective and recognize what conditions are required to exist before the doors can be opened for funding, and then target a spectrum of funding sources based on the requirements. There is a significant difference between funding a SRTS program and funding a bike sharing program. With a small SRTS program, funding from foundations, organizations, PTA efforts, and a few supportive local businesses would probably suffice (see list below), but with a bicycle sharing program the funding requirements would be more acute, and therefor require a broader range of support and funding. Page 14 of the pdf presentation <http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/collateral/04_26_12_Bike_Share_Web…> provides an overview of these funding sources on the Bike Sharing page. Here is a list of funding sources and strategies from "Leaving no stone overturned" which discusses walking programs, but the same logic can be applied to bicycling programs: Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) Business sponsorship School District Foundation Hospital Foundation (good advocacy for them) Public Health (city or county) - if not grants may provide in-kind support (printing, mailing) State Department of Health grants. Local Health Department could help write the grants SRTS has a mini-grant program of about $1,000 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Foundation (lots of money) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (reverse child obesity) Appalachian Stewardship Foundation (Added by Jonathan Rosenbaum) After a smaller grant record has been established and your program is growing, funding could be sought from these foundations: Kaiser Pemanente W.K. Kellogg Foundation Complex grants for a much larger program: Federal SRTS Funding (Need highly experienced grant writers. Could partner with City Planning or Public planning) Get media involvement because it establishes the programs reputation with foundations: Local Celebrities Policy Makers Questions that should be constantly revisited throughout the program: Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Grant related questions: Does your project fit in with a foundations mission? What is a typical grant size they give? What should be in your grant application? Realistic budget, include in-kind or partner support. Reasons why you will you succeed. Foundations want to be good stewards and have success and good stories to tell. Letter of support to show how previous funding led to current request. What happens when your organization actually gets a grant? Always give recognition and media spotlight to foundations that have provided grants. Share the success with your partner. Establish a method to measure your success. Show enthusiasm for all grants regardless of size. I didn't discuss everything, but I hope you will watch these webinars especially, "Leaving No Stone Unturned" and "Bike Sharing in the United States". I think you will agree with me that a strategic funding team would make the funding process more obvious, easier and less time intensive for everyone involved. -Jonathan

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Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '12

02 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, I usually send you a draft agenda the week before our regular monthly meeting but this month, I'd like to try something different. I've been thinking that the draft agenda is essentially a "box" and my transmission of it asks you to respond to what's in the box. Recently, I have observed declining member responses to communications and declining participation in board activities. So, today, no box. Please reply-to-all and say what you would like the board to accomplish at next Thursday's meeting. Feel free to include any other information that might help the board to succeed in accomplishing your objective, e.g. how much time you'll need, members and resources you'll need, your approach, etc.. Hopefully, this approach will give you an opportunity to "think outside the box" and increase BB member participation. The meeting will still start at 6:30 PM in the PSC Conference Room and I'd like to reserve about 10 minutes at the end for us to evaluate this approach. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Coming Soon from AASHTO: Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '12

02 May '12

Damien, Thank you for notifying us of the availability of the new AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. The link in your message enables ordering the paper book but do you know if the City can get an electronic version to which the BB can have unfettered access? I reviewed the draft Guide approximately a year ago. Unlike the 1999 Guide, it is now very well aligned with the 2009 MUTCD. These two documents provide a sound foundation for transportation infrastructure development. Every transportation official, traffic engineer and self-styled "advocate" should know these guides. Personally, I find them not perfect, for example putting the shared lane marking somewhat in the door zone but at least they serve as a somewhat responsible reference unlike the NACTO guide which contains several recommendations for "facilities" such as contra-flow bike lanes whose merits are unproven and that appear simply dangerous to any knowledgeable experienced cyclist. In the case of all these guides, there seems to be a paucity of objective empirical data to verify the safety most of the innovative recommendations. Nevertheless, I would like to have ready access to them, perhaps even through BikeMorgantown.com. 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 On May 1, 2012, at 11:37 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > FYI > > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown , WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.morgantown.com > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "AASHTO Bookstore" <mailer(a)list.transportation.org> > To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 7:40:00 PM > Subject: Coming Soon from AASHTO: Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition > > > > Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition > > Pre Order now for June delivery > Your link to this publication: https://bookstore.transportation.org/item_details.aspx?ID=1943 > > This guide provides information on how to accommodate bicycle travel and operations in most riding environments. It is intended to present sound guidelines that result in facilities that meet the needs of bicyclists and other highway users. Sufficient flexibility is permitted to encourage designs that are sensitive to local context and incorporate the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. However, in some sections of this guide, suggested minimum dimensions are provided. These are recommended only where further deviation from desirable values could increase crash frequency or severity. > > This guide has been updated from the previous guide published in 1999. The fact that new guidance is presented herein does not imply that existing bicycle facilities are inadequate or unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of improvement projects. The intent of this document is to provide guidance to designers and planners by referencing a recommended range of design values and describing alternative design approaches. > > This item is currently available for pre-order. It will ship in June. The new edition will also be available as an online download; however, that format cannot be pre-ordered. > > Copyright 2009 AASHTO > 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 249 Washington, D.C. , 20001, USA > > > Go here to leave this mailing list: https://bookstore.transportation.org/unsubscribe_mailing_lists.aspx > >

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Fwd: Human Powered Vehicle Presentation Invitation
by Jim Rye 01 May '12

01 May '12

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Tonight's City Council meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '12

01 May '12

Thanks to Bill Austin for having my back at tonight's City Council meeting. Sorry no other BB members attended. It was a fun show. Mayor Jim Manilla read the Bike Month proclamation but it was somewhat different from the proclamation I wrote and that you reviewed and approved. The one he read omitted the Bike Month activities and dates that we had in there. In the acceptance speech that I'd written beforehand, I encouraged them to participate in Bike to Work week and Bike to Work day. I laughed when then Mayor Manilla asked me for the dates of those. I read them from the original proclamation that I'd submitted. Encouragingly, he wrote them down. After the City Clerk read the resolution to adopt the Bike Plan, Mayor Manilla thanked the Bicycle Board for writing the plan and said that it was excellent. Terrence acknowledged Bill Austin's presence and reminded Council that they'd received a message from Bill saying that the MPO would use the Bicycle Plan in its planning process. Jenny Selin said that she visits high schools and tells high school students that if they want to see how boards conduct meetings and accomplish tasks, the BB is a good example. With no further discussion, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the plan. Near the end of the meeting the Councilors give individual reports from their wards. Bill Byrne, Sixth Ward councilman and former mayor said that Brian Mollohan is a cyclist that called him to thank the City or WVDOH for cleaning the shoulder on Rt. 119 up the hill to WalMart. 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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