Hey folks,
A coworker of mine who just recently purchased a Specialized Tricross (the
same as my commuter's make/model) just had it stolen after owning it a few
months. She's been commuting to work regularly and had it locked in a shed
near her house. I guess she's outside of city limits, so the Morgantown
Police (if I remember right) didn't offer her much help. It was stolen
last weekend, August 2nd-4th. She's checked with some of the local pawn
shops already.
I've recommended to her …
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it on Mon Bike Club, WVU Cycling club page, Country Road Cyclists page,
post flyers at the local Bike shops and anywhere she can around town, and
perhaps even some facebook avenues could be valuable.
I've attached her flyer to this email, which she prefers us to share openly
with everyone you can think of.
Do you have any other ideas that could help? Would love to see her get
this bike back, especially since she's been such an avid bike commuter.
She drove today because she didn't have her bike. :(
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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This is what I have received so far.
If you have any corrections or additions, speak now or forever (or at
least until Thursday) hold your peace.
:)
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August Bike Board Meeting
August 1, 2013
6:30pm -
Morgantown Public Safety Building
Open Action Items
197. Reconvene former BB workgroup to look at previous bike map to
help Jing in his mapping project.
210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack
project if he cannot make the May meeting.
212. …
[View More]Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB.
216. Chip, Frank, Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to place one
remaining bike loop.
217. Damien will send Traci the electronic copy of the bike card and
Frank will find out how many he has left.
218. Traci will find out exactly what WVU is doing for Bike to Work
Day and will let BB know how it can help. Event was canceled for this
year. Sorry I didn't get word out sooner. -Traci
219. Damien will contact Nancy Ganz to ask to see sign specs for the
Suncrest neighborhood signs so that both the BB and DOH can review
them.
220. Frank will send BB a list of what BB positions currently need to be filled
Agenda-
* Schmooze Time
* Last minute agenda items
* Approve last month's minutes
* Action Items
* Ripe Bananas
* Report from Kid's Day, Emily
* Allstate monies & what we could use them for, Frank
* Report from Projects
Updates from Project leaders
* Bike Board openings. Nominate and vote for a new chair
* Review meeting
* Adjourn
Ongoing Projects-
1. Bike racks at schools
Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn
2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe
Routes to School
Andrew, Frank
3. Create singletrack trails in city
Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling
4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps
Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien
5. Update SLM and STR sign locations
Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Emily
6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com
Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Traci
7. Other GIS ideas
Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien
8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus
Traci
9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities
Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason)
10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map
Jing, Colin, Butch
11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale &
Hospital redevelopment
Traci, Jonathan, Chip
12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses
Chip, Jonathan, Emily
14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan
Damien, Frank
15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.)
Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci
18. Build Stakeholder involvement
Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci
19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward
Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...)
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This 3 page article, "Bicycle Law Enforcement - Enforce Laws with Mutual Respect " in the July issue of Law and Order magazine (pp 52-54) could change some biases against cyclists.
http://lawandordermag.epubxp.com/title/12194/54
It clearly explains the rights of bicyclists and appropriate and legal riding techniques to maximize safety.
This article may offer an opportunity for us to start a dialog with local law enforcement officials to get their support us. Any ideas how we can get …
[View More]them to read it and start a dialog with us?
Here's a little tantalizing quote to get you to read the article if you already haven't: "It is safest for bicyclists to stay out of the way: This myth has sadly contributed to the majority of crashes and near-misses cyclists experience. Hugging the edge of the road is actually dangerous for a number of reasons. Most traffic lanes are too narrow to safely accommodate a motor vehicle and cyclists side by side. Cyclists who keep right so motorists can pass them without changing lanes actually encourage close passes and sideswipes. . ." and that was written by a law enforcement officer!
4ank
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Lets bring it to the attention of Steve Bennett at Mgtn PD Danny Camden at WVU Public Safety. They are both cyclists and can bring it to the attention of the chiefs.
Chip
---- Original Message ----
From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>
Sent: 8/1/2013 6:45:35 AM
To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>
Subject: [Bikeboard] Law and order
This 3 page article, "Bicycle Law Enforcement - Enforce Laws …
[View More]with Mutual Respect " in the July issue of Law and Order magazine (pp 52-54) could change some biases against cyclists.
http://lawandordermag.epubxp.com/title/12194/54
It clearly explains the rights of bicyclists and appropriate and legal riding techniques to maximize safety.
This article may offer an opportunity for us to start a dialog with local law enforcement officials to get their support us. Any ideas how we can get them to read it and start a dialog with us?
Here's a little tantalizing quote to get you to read the article if you already haven't: "It is safest for bicyclists to stay out of the way: This myth has sadly contributed to the majority of crashes and near-misses cyclists experience. Hugging the edge of the road is actually dangerous for a number of reasons. Most traffic lanes are too narrow to safely accommodate a motor vehicle and cyclists side by side. Cyclists who keep right so motorists can pass them without changing lanes actually encourage close passes and sideswipes. . ." and that was written by a law enforcement officer!
4ank
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