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Comprehensive Plan(s) Fair: Tonight! 5-7pm, Mountaineer Station
by Drew Gatlin 08 Sep '22

08 Sep '22

All, Hoping this is just a reminder for you and that you've heard about this fair already, but in case you haven't, please see a flyer attached. Tonight will be a great opportunity to give feedback on early drafts of the comprehensive plans being concurrently developed for the County, the City of Morgantown, and the Cities of Westover, Star City, and Granville. Representatives of all these planning efforts will be in attendance and the format should make it easy for area residents to check in with several project teams. You will be able to see what has been accomplished, ask questions, and provide feedback on policy directions and recommendations to date. The City's booth will have four informational boards people can comment on, and will also be asking folks to give feedback on how to present (roll out) the plan draft later this fall. Everyone is welcome to stop by! We collectively appreciate the Mon County Planning Commission’s efforts to organize the fair. Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 200 M-Tec Drive Morgantown, WV 26501 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:24222ba1-0f41-41c2-b03d-5884cf42e525]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike Board Listserv Changes
by Drew Gatlin 19 May '22

19 May '22

All, Just a quick note - www.bikemorgantown.com is no longer (more on that later if you wish), and, an unfortunate byproduct of that is the deactivation of our original listserv mailing address (bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com). If you wish to send messages to the listserv, the new address is: bikeboard(a)lists.bikelover.org Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 200 M-Tec Drive Morgantown, WV 26501 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:14bc2a02-8e8f-47dd-9e8e-c91526160f3c]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike to Work Week Events!
by Drew Gatlin 18 May '22

18 May '22

Bike Board! Long time no chat - hope you all are doing great. Wanted to make sure you got notice of this year's Bike to Work Week celebrations - there are several! First, many appreciations to our friends at WVU who are providing heavy lifting on logistics, support, and organizing this year. None of these events would be happening without their initiative! Events are as follows: * 7:30 – 9am: Bike to Work Day Celebration and Commuter Pit-Stop at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheater. Coffee from Mountaineer Roasters, water, and grab-and-go breakfast treats (including brownies from the Seneca Center's new Brownie House!) will be available for cyclists. Maybe also some cold drinks. Look for the WVU pop-up tent along the rail trail near the amphitheater. * 12:00pm, Lunch Ride Option 1: Adventure WV West Run Woods Flow Trail Preview. Meet at the WVU Student Recreation Center flagpole for an out-and back ride to Morgantown’s newest trail. Link to Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/events/688073988919757/>. * 12:15pm, Lunch Ride Option 2: Adventure WV Casual Rail-Trail Ride. Meet at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheatre. Link to Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/events/2981161448841611/>. * 4:00 – 7:00pm: Join Ascend WV for an After-Work Cycling Social at Mountain State Brewery. Link to Facebook event<https://fb.me/e/2qLHFV2hL>. Finally, I'll be hosting another social ride this Thursday evening, starting at 7:00pm under the Spruce Street Farmer's Market Pavilion. Here's one last link to the Facebook event<https://fb.me/e/3BnbjyiRd>. Hope to see some of you out there and reconnect. Ride on, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 200 M-Tec Drive Morgantown, WV 26501 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:912ab85e-b377-400c-adcc-0d9a6594c45c]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Morgantown to consider stop as yield
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Dec '21

06 Dec '21

https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/12/02/morgantown-to-consider-stop-as-yiel… MORGANTOWN TO CONSIDER ‘STOP AS YIELD’ FOR CYCLISTS AMONG TRAFFIC CODE CHANGES December 2, 2021 by Ben Conley, The Dominion Post [1] MORGANTOWN -- A cyclist with no helmet cruising through a four-way stop. Today, that scenario represents multiple violations of city code. That may be about to change. Morgantown City Council is preparing to take up numerous amendments to the city's traffic code, including implementation of a "stop as yield" provision that would essentially allow bicyclists to treat stop signs and traffic lights as yield signs. The reasoning for this is simple, according to Staff Engineer Drew Gatlin. "Intersections are dangerous places," he said, particularly for cyclists. He said such laws are colloquially known as "dead red laws," meaning "You don't want to get caught dead at a red light." "In layman's terms, if it's your turn and it's safe to do so, you may roll through the intersection," Gatlin explained, emphasizing the word "if." "This does not allow cyclists to be reckless and it does not allow them to consider the right of way differently. If there's another vehicle in the intersection, they must come to a complete stop." Such laws were first implemented in the early 1980s. Gatlin said comparative data shows cities that implement "stop as yield" see considerably fewer cyclist-involved crashes. Under the proposed changes, adult cyclists could also choose whether or not to wear a helmet. It's currently illegal for anyone to ride in the city without a helmet. The change would align the city with state law, making helmets mandatory only for those 15 and under. "Nobody is arguing that you shouldn't wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle, but mandatory helmet laws are not effective. They are, in fact, very negative in their effects," he said, claiming such laws encourage a perception of cycling as inherently dangerous. Further, he said, helmet laws discourage ridership and utilization of bike-share programs "which we may end up seeing deployed here given certain changes that you might make in the next few weeks …" The changes would also eliminate the city's prohibition on riding what it currently considers "toy vehicles" -- things like skateboards, scooters and skates -- on city streets and sidewalks. Gatlin said the laws banning these uses are simply not enforced and not in line with how people get from one place to another, both in Morgantown and across the country. "The vast majority of both the world and the rest of the country has moved on and recognized that these things are actual forms of transportation for many people," he said, pointing out that vehicles utilizing sidewalks must yield to pedestrians and will remain prohibited in the downtown business district. The proposed traffic code changes would also: * Expand the power of the city manager, and by extension, city administration, to act without a vote from city council to do things like install stop signs and traffic control signals/devices and otherwise restrict traffic or different uses of city streets. "These changes do require us to deliver written orders to [council]. So anything we do, we'll tell you about it," Gatlin said. "And they allow you to reject or overturn any administrative action. They also maintain your ability to do this stuff on your own." * Codify the city's Healthy Streets program and add language explaining "motorists must always yield to other uses on these types of streets." Through the use of signage and other traffic calming measures, the Morgantown Healthy Streets program restricts through traffic on selected routes in order to give residents more space to recreate and use non-motorized means of transportation. Jackson Avenue, Western Avenue, Demain Avenue and Wagner Street have been designated as such. * Eliminate Article 315 regarding parades, placing it under Article 311 "special uses. Links: ------ [1] https://www.dominionpost.com/author/benconley/

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White Park XC race tomorrow!
by Christiaan Abildso 04 Oct '21

04 Oct '21

All -Please spread the word - the South MS XC team is hosting its Stallion Stampede tomorrow (Oct 5). There should be course markings up later today and there will be a lot of pre-teen running madness out there beginning at about 4pm tomorrow (Tuesday). If anyone is planning to MTB ride tomorrow - the course does NOT touch the reservoir side of Mississippi Street. The course uses main trails between Hite & Dorsey, and meanders along singletrack between Hite & Mississippi. Course map: https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4629577834 Please help spread the word!ThanksChristiaan

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Bicycling Instructor
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '21

01 Aug '21

Who can teach 2 girls to ride bikes? Steven Cook in Fairmont is looking for someone to teach his daughters to ride bikes. He says he and his wife are struggling with it. He found my info on the League of American Bicyclists website, bikeleague.com . I have been a League Certified Instructor. I am not able to do it but I told him I’d help him find someone who would. Any help? Frank

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Changes in the Woodlot
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Bike Board in hiatus, Morgantown Area Mountain Bike Alliance (MAMBA), mountain bikers of the woodlot .. Get the word out. I learned a few days ago that a parcel of property is now closed to people who utilize the University Farm Woodlot: http://ags.agdmaps.com/wv/mon/?parid=18-12-9.1 Technically, it was never part of the woodlot, this is the woodlot parcel: http://ags.agdmaps.com/wv/mon/?parid=13-60-1 However, a trail system was built over 18-12-9.1 that meanders towards the highwall, and then back to the woodlot. As it turns out, I was able to speak to the cordial new property owner, Pete Deal, because he was in the process of building a high barrier across the trail going into his new property, so I have the details. I was surprised to learn that 18-12-9.1 was previously the property of Monongalia General Hospital. What is a hospital property doing way out in the middle of an urban wilderness, adjacent to a property belonging to a land-grant University? Pete explained, "Mr Lynch told me that at one point Mon General hospital wanted to acquire a piece of property near the hospital that was owned by WVU. It is not possible to buy property from the state but I understand it is possible to trade sometimes. So, the Lynch family donated the parcel up here to Mon General with the intention that Mon General could trade it to WVU for the parcel Mon General wanted and WVU owned that was near the hospital. This trade never transpired so the property has been owned by Mon General since the early 1980's." Pete won this property in a recent auction. His main motivation for purchasing the property, adjacent to his own property, is to provide a safe space for his riffle range (he designs riffle parts, machines, and tests them), as well as to go hunting. Essentially, the area on the top going to the highwall is absolutely off-limits for mountain bikers and other users, including the construction of new trails. As you may observe, the property is only about 200 ft wide, although it stretches all the way to Point Marion Road. This means people who have been riding the connector trail below the highwall to get over to the University High side will be passing through Pete's property. However, Pete was not too concerned with this because he recognizes the situation, although, again, no new trail building on his property. Most of the land in this area is Lynch property (shows as ABJ LLC on the parcel viewer). I feel like this is a situation where the new Multi County Trail Network Authority legislation, https://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=20&art=17 , could be a solution to explore, after all it protects property owners, while allowing access to trail user. However, Pete, didn't seem interested because he doesn't think it is such a big deal (sorry for the play on words). The good news is this change doesn't affect the majority of the awesome riding in the woodlot, which we are really fortunate to have! -Jonathan

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MMMPO's 2050 transportation plan - public input needed
by Christiaan Abildso 16 Jul '21

16 Jul '21

Friends -I strongly encourage all of you to take 10-15 minutes of your time to complete the survey and/or interactive map to provide input into the 2050 transportation plan for the region. The survey is intuitive and well designed. The map takes some time to figure out but allows the user to add details...beware, you could end up down the rabbit hole!!! This is a critical moment where our feedback can be integrated into planning for how federal & state highway expenditures are prioritized!More info at https://www.mmmpo2050.com/outreachBe well,Christiaan

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BIke to Work Day Friday
by Christiaan Abildso 19 May '21

19 May '21

I saw something about a ride Friday morning from Sabraton to WVU Evansdale campus for Bike to Work Day.Any details?I hope everyone is out enjoying this beautiful weather.Thanks! Christiaan

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Fw: Join Us for Infrastructure Week - May 10-14, 2021
by Christiaan Abildso 11 May '21

11 May '21

Interesting to see a community survey link from econ development group for input re: infrastructure...good opportunity to give feedback.Christiaan ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Morgantown Area Partnership <info(a)morgantownpartnership.com> Date: Mon, May 10, 2021 at 6:59 PM Subject: Join Us for Infrastructure Week - May 10-14, 2021 To: <laurie(a)ycfwv.org> | | | | | View this email in your browser | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Interested in learning more about the future of our local infrastructure? Join us for a week-long celebration of Infrastructure in the theme of: "Planning for the Future" Infrastructure Week is a national week of events; media coverage; and education and advocacy efforts to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans. | | | | Learn More... | | | | We want to hear from you! You can voice your opinion on Infrastructure in Greater Morgantown in the Community Survey below. | | | | Community Survey Link | | | | | Public Events Be Sure to Register & Attend our Public Infrastructure Panels to Talk to the Experts. | | | | | | | | Critical Infrastructure Update Wednesday May 12, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT Have you ever wondered how infrastructure projects get done and who is responsible? Join our public and private sector panelists to discuss transportation, broadband, sewer and water, and how they all tie together to make a better community. Panel will be followed by Q&A. Learn more & Register... | | | | | | | | | | | | Comprehensive Plan PanelFriday May 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT What impact does the comprehensive planning process have on our community? Why is public involvement important? Why are comprehensive plans important for economic development? County Commissioner Sean Sikora hosts a facilitated conversation with entities engaged in comprehensive planning this year. The session will be followed by Q&A. Learn more & Register... | | | | | Learn More... | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © Morgantown Area Partnership (2020) All rights reserved. www.morgantownpartnership.com Our mailing address is: 265 Spruce Street, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26505 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Contact Us: 304.292.3311 | info(a)morgantownpartnership.com | | | | |

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Canceled: Bike Board Virtual Meetings
by Drew Gatlin 06 May '21

06 May '21

Hello, Thanks for the email. If you receive this message, know that I am out of the office and only checking my inbox sporadically. I'll be back on May 17th. Please reach out to Barb or Damien if you need help from engineering before then. Thanks! Drew

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Pop-up Traffic Calming on Wednesday, May 5th: Ross/Grand Corridor
by Drew Gatlin 01 May '21

01 May '21

Hello Traffic Commission, Ped Board, and Bike Board, Please find attached flyer for a pop-up traffic calming demonstration we'll be doing this Wednesday from 10am-6pm on the Ross/Grand corridor. Please help me spread the word! We'll be conducting a short walk-through/tour of the demo at 6:30pm, which will serve as the beginning of this month's Traffic Commission meeting before transitioning to King Street Park. If you want to come to the meeting, I suggest you bring a mask and a folding chair. Reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce Street, Room 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Office: (304) 284-7411 [cid:image001.png@01D73EAA.E1CB52C0]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/>

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Meeting tonight: Link
by Drew Gatlin 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

Hello all! Link is here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGM1NmIzNjUtYTFlOS00… Thanks! Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:89b0bbb2-7e79-4d22-a93f-eebdc9ea6703]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike Board: Rescheduled Meeting
by Drew Gatlin 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

Hello all! Here's a calendar link to tonight's meeting. I'll also send it out manually, given that some of you have trouble with these Outlook calendar invites. Talk soon! Drew ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGM1NmIzNjUtYTFlOS00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b5446bc3-a18b-4664-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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No meeting tonight! Let's shoot for next Thursday.
by Drew Gatlin 01 Apr '21

01 Apr '21

April fooled me! I'll sign in, in case any of you want to chat, but no official meeting tonight. I hope you all have a great weekend. Let's shoot for next Thursday and chat about social rides. A reminder: if you feel called to step up and help guide the group, I would welcome your leadership at any time - even if you just wanted to help choose what we discuss. Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:65660832-44d8-4abf-a555-1f47627d5fe7]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Full Moon Social Ride: Tonight! 10pm
by Drew Gatlin 27 Mar '21

27 Mar '21

Hello Bike Board! We've been talking a lot about getting the social rides started back up. Tonight's pretty close to a full moon and we've got excellent weather, so let's ride! If you're on Facebook but don't know about the Social Rides group, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MowtownSocialRides/ Here's the verbiage I provided for the event description: It's been too long - let's restart these social rides with a special full-moon ride! Have you never ridden at night? You're in for a treat. The weather couldn't be more perfect. Make sure to bring a set of lights, some noisemakers, and whatever rations you need to get your creaky pandemic bones back in the saddle. We'll do as we have done - explore generally unknown routes, whimsical cut throughs, odd alleys, maybe visit some public art. We'll climb the hills - ya can't avoid them - and we'll roll down the other side to the creek bottoms. We'll have ya back before you turn into a pumpkin at midnight. We'll make a cloverleaf of a route, giving you a chance to hop off at least once in the middle if you want a shorter ride Guidelines: We’re a pack. Not a mass. TAKE A MASK TO DON WHEN YOU'RE NEAR OTHERS STOP AT YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS + YIELD AT STOP SIGNS STICK TOGETHER + STAY IN ONE LANE + HOLD YOUR LINE RESPECT ONE ANOTHER AND OTHER ROAD USERS CALL OUT CARS + COMMUNICATE WITH THE PACK Cheers, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:6b90614f-136f-4593-9a75-e4f37bfbcd08]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike Board: Semi-Monthly Meeting
by Drew Gatlin 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

Late reminder for the two-week meeting we scheduled last time we spoke! Tonight: further facilitated discussion connecting our identified "issues" with previously implemented successful strategies. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjY3MjU2OWMtNWQ0MC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b5446bc3-a18b-4664-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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HB 2904 Robin W. Ames Memorial Act
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Yesterday, Evan Hansen introduced HB 2904 Robin W. Ames Memorial Act, https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2904&year… <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2904&year…> The penalties for texting or using other hands-on devices while driving are minimal but if this bill becomes law, killing somebody or causing serious bodily injury could put the offender in state prison for years and revoke his or her driving license for 5 years to Life. 4ank

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Monthly Meeting: Tonight! 7-8:15pm
by Drew Gatlin 04 Mar '21

04 Mar '21

Hello all! A quick reminder of our regular monthly meeting, scheduled for tonight from 7:00-8:15pm. We've been doing great on keeping ourselves to the allotted time - thanks to everyone for making this happen! As I mentioned in last month's meeting email and at the end of last meeting, we'll continue with our facilitated discussion. This time we'll begin with the positives - our favorite roads to ride, what we like about the cycling community, what we see as the best examples of all things bike-related here in town. I'll be asking for your thoughts on how you recall they came to be, and what lessons we might learn from them to help us tackle our previously identified pressing issues. You should have a recurring meeting link on your calendars and/or in your Teams app - if you've lost track of that, no worries, just click here: Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTM3ZDNkYjctMWY1ZC00…> I encourage you to download the Microsoft teams app for whatever device you'll be using - it allows you to use the beloved gallery view modes, see the meeting chat, and utilize other goodies. Best, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce Street, Room 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Office: (304) 284-7411 [cid:image001.png@01D710FC.2764CF00]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/>

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MMMPO Winter 2021 Newsletter
by Jessica Shuey 23 Feb '21

23 Feb '21

All: We are please to announce the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization's first Newsletter! If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email myself or Bill. The newsletter is posted on the MMMPO's website along with links to everything mentioned in the newsletter. We look to hearing from you! Sincerely, *Jessica Shuey <http://linkedin.com/in/jessica-shuey-731a619a>* MMMPO & MCPC - Planner 304-284-7302 (Office) 304-709-4811 (Mobile) JShuey(a)plantogether.org (Work) JessicaDShuey(a)gmail.com (Personal) http://linkedin.com/in/jessica-shuey-731a619a *Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO):* www.plantogether.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/42408566 https://twitter.com/MonongaliaMpo https://www.instagram.com/morgantownmonongaliampo/ https://www.facebook.com/Morgantown-Monongalia-Metropolitan-Planning-Organi… morgantownmonongaliampo.tumblr.com *Bill Austin - *baustin(a)plantogether.org *Jing Zhang - *jzhang(a)plantogether.org *Monongalia County Planning Commission (MCPC):* https://monongaliacounty.gov/moncpc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/42409676 https://twitter.com/MonongaliaC https://www.facebook.com/Monongalia-County-Planning-Commission-492734917403… monongaliac.tumblr.com *Andrew Gast-Bray - *agastbray(a)moncommission.com *Patricia Booth - *pbooth(a)moncommission.com *Monongalia County Floodplain:* https://monongaliacounty.gov/moncpc/about/floodplain/index.php *Michael A. Paugh - *mpaugh(a)moncommission.com

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Canceled: Bike Board: February Follow Up Mtg
by Drew Gatlin 18 Feb '21

18 Feb '21

Just canceling this teams thing!

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Fwd: Morgantown Cycling Meeting : Thursday (2/18) : 7:00PM-8:30PM est
by Drew Gatlin 18 Feb '21

18 Feb '21

FYI, in case you need a reminder! Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce St, Room 24 Office: 304-284-7411 ________________________________ From: Andrew Hoover <Andrew.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:28 PM To: Andrew Hoover Cc: Gregory Corio; Kat Andrus; Danny Twilley Subject: Re: Morgantown Cycling Meeting : Thursday (2/18) : 7:00PM-8:30PM est Hi everyone! Just wanted to make sure you have the zoom link handy. Looking forward to seeing you shortly!! Andrew Hoover is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Youth Cycling Coalition and OEDC Updates!! Time: Feb 18, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://wvu.zoom.us/j/95156862115 Andrew Hoover Program Director Science Behind the Sport [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e4rahbJU8yVd0ngWZJzJfxPS5vvFWowOEdJ0DXIBF…] https://sciencebehindthesport.wvu.edu email: Andrew.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu cell: 304-641-1617 WVU Research Office 886 Chestnut Ridge Road, office 106 Morgantown WV, 20506 ________________________________ From: Andrew Hoover Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:09 PM To: Andrew Hoover <Andrew.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu> Cc: Gregory Corio <Greg.Corio(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Kat Andrus <kat(a)peopleforbikes.org>; Danny Twilley <danny.twilley(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: Morgantown Cycling Meeting : Thursday (2/18) : 7:00PM-8:30PM est Hello and Happy Valentine's Day fellow Morgantown Bike Enthusiasts!! [cid:53c8e7ca-5128-47cf-9f3b-9a8bb14627be] Andrew Hoover is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting (clickable link below). Topic: Youth Cycling Coalition and OEDC Updates!! Time: Feb 18, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://wvu.zoom.us/j/95156862115 Meeting ID: 951 5686 2115 One tap mobile +16465588656,,95156862115# US (New York) +13017158592,,95156862115# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 951 5686 2115 Find your local number: https://wvu.zoom.us/u/adJd2roVUl best, Andrew Hoover Program Director Science Behind the Sport [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e4rahbJU8yVd0ngWZJzJfxPS5vvFWowOEdJ0DXIBF…] https://sciencebehindthesport.wvu.edu email: Andrew.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu cell: 304-641-1617 WVU Research Office 886 Chestnut Ridge Road, office 106 Morgantown WV, 20506

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Meeting: This Thursday - External Presentation by WVU OEDC! Link inside
by Drew Gatlin 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

Hello Bike Board! An important set of developments and a related presentation / meeting scheduled to discuss them overlaps our scheduled meeting on this upcoming Thursday. Therefore, I am going to postpone the continuation of our facilitated internal goals and objectives exploration and ask that you consider attending the event. Before I describe the event, please note that this is not a public meeting - i.e. please do not distribute this invitation beyond this list. You are considered key advocates of the Morgantown cycling community. There will be others in attendance beyond the Bike Board. From what I understand, WVU's Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative<https://provost.wvu.edu/centers-institutes/oedc> will be presenting 1) a formal introduction to the Youth Cycling Coalition and 2) provide status updates on their work related to trail development and planning. Should be exciting and informative! Andrew Hoover is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting (clickable link below). Topic: Youth Cycling Coalition and OEDC Updates!! Time: Feb 18, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://wvu.zoom.us/j/95156862115 Meeting ID: 951 5686 2115 One tap mobile +16465588656,,95156862115# US (New York) +13017158592,,95156862115# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 951 5686 2115 Find your local number: https://wvu.zoom.us/u/adJd2roVUl J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:3bb3bb2a-6585-46d6-9b45-425dd395fcbe]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike Board: February Follow Up Mtg
by Drew Gatlin 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

Hello all, Thanks for a great meeting last night! Here's an invite for the follow-up meeting we scheduled for two Thursdays from now. We'll keep working on the previously described facilitation. Keep a lookout for the collaborative document I described where we can write down our thoughts in-between meetings. Best, Drew ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmM3ODgzNTUtYjk5Yi00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b5446bc3-a18b-4664-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Bike Board Virtual Meetings
by Drew Gatlin 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

This is the recurring, first Thursday virtual meeting for Morgantown's Bike Board. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTM3ZDNkYjctMWY1ZC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b5446bc3-a18b-4664-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Meeting(s) tomorrow - afternoon in person, 7pm virtual + paving list
by Drew Gatlin 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Hi all! I recently sent the draft 2021 paving list to the ped board as tables within the email - probably didn't come out too well. For you, I present this excel file. Review at your leisure. Also note a document produced by the planning department in 2018 before the bike/ped plan was released. Some interesting thoughts here. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Tomorrow I will be soaking up the sun and enjoying the warmest day in a while, looking at a couple places to incorporate bike/ped infrastructure. Here's my schedule, join me as you are able (and give me a heads up if you plan to!): 2pm - Cobun Ave, starting at South Walnut 3pm - Prairie Ave, starting at Wilson 4pm - Madigan Ave, starting at Barrickman Since I've heard from a couple of you that you won't be able to join in-person tomorrow, I will facilitate an hour-long discussion where we identify what we see as the most pressing issues in Morgantown cycling, how we would like to see them improved, who we think would best be suited to make the improvements happen, and any obstacles we might see that would prevent those improvements from happening. As time allows, we'll also explore what we think are the best aspects of Morgantown cycling, how we recall they came to be, and what lessons we might learn from them to help us tackle our pressing issues. Meeting is scheduled for 7pm - 8:15pm. We'll begin the facilitation promptly at 7:10pm, have a stretch break at 7:40, and then conclude at 8:15. We'll use Teams again. Be on the lookout for a calendar invite. See you tomorrow! -Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:9d0cfd7e-6000-42d6-94db-644c5381b6ac]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Meeting tomorrow: Canceled! Tentatively rescheduled for next Thursday - in the field!
by Drew Gatlin 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

Hello all, To shake things up a bit and have some fun we're gonna meet in the outside for our next meeting - tomorrow's looking cold and next Thursday is looking like a fine day (so far!). Other reasons for the postpone-ment: * If we meet next week we'll get back on the regularly scheduled bike board time (first Thursdays) * I haven't yet sent out follow ups from the previous meeting and I want to give ya some time to digest those * See attached "tasks" file for what I presented two weeks ago * See also attached suggested bike/ped projects that were recommended by the MMMPO Regional Plan - just to get your gears turning for infrastructure stuff * Minutes soon! If we can meet outside next week, I propose we meet at one of the various bicycle boulevards we're planning to install as part of our resurfacing project this year - and we can run through some design options and see how we'd like to implement some of the less prescriptive suggestions from the plan. Potentially with tactical urbanism props. Definitely with masks! Options: Cobun, Eastern, Madigan, Maple, Oakland Hope this message finds you warm and toasty! Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce Street, Room 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Office: (304) 284-7411 [cid:image001.png@01D6F4D8.786E82F0]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/>

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WV Statewide long-range transportation plan
by Jessica Shuey 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

All – below is a link to do a quick survey for the state of WV regarding our statewide long-range transportation plan. This plan includes all modes of transportation and we would gladly welcome your thoughts and input from this survey. Additionally, if there is anyone or any organizations you would like to share this with, please feel free to do so. We value everyone’s input. Thank you. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6025266/West-Virginia-2050-LRTP-Needs-Assess… Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend. Sincerely, *Jessica Shuey <http://linkedin.com/in/jessica-shuey-731a619a>* MMMPO & MCPC - Planner 304-284-7302 (Office) 304-709-4811 (Mobile) JShuey(a)plantogether.org (Work) JessicaDShuey(a)gmail.com (Personal) http://linkedin.com/in/jessica-shuey-731a619a *Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO):* www.plantogether.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/42408566 https://twitter.com/MonongaliaMpo https://www.instagram.com/morgantownmonongaliampo/ https://www.facebook.com/Morgantown-Monongalia-Metropolitan-Planning-Organi… morgantownmonongaliampo.tumblr.com *Bill Austin - *baustin(a)plantogether.org *Jing Zhang - *jzhang(a)plantogether.org *Monongalia County Planning Commission (MCPC):* https://monongaliacounty.gov/moncpc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/42409676 https://twitter.com/MonongaliaC https://www.facebook.com/Monongalia-County-Planning-Commission-492734917403… monongaliac.tumblr.com *Andrew Gast-Bray - *agastbray(a)moncommission.com *Patricia Booth - *pbooth(a)moncommission.com *Monongalia County Floodplain:* https://monongaliacounty.gov/moncpc/about/floodplain/index.php *Michael A. Paugh - *mpaugh(a)moncommission.com

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Meeting: Tonight! Basic Agenda (no prework required) + video chat links
by Drew Gatlin 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Friends, colleagues, advocates - We're meeting tonight, 6:30p-7:30p. Basic agenda is as follows: 1) Introductions 2) I will review a basic structure of desired tasks / roles I would consider appropriate / desireable from the city for a future bike board. We'll have time to chat about this. 3) I will give a quick review of the People for Bikes Bicycle Network Analysis, and request help in updating our area's OpenStreetMap data to help us get a more accurate and meaningful score 4) We'll chat quickly about the new Bicycle Friendly Community application 5) I'll ask for help in promoting our next meeting, in two weeks. Specifically, I would like some help in getting our social media (ugh, I know!) back up and running if anyone is interested in helping with that. Let's try to meet on Microsoft (ugh, I know!) Teams - no download should be required on your part (you should be able to participate using the browser of your choice). I sent an invite earlier - please let me know if you did not receive it. IF teams doesn't work, and only then, we'll fall back onto good ol' zoom, using below: Topic: Drew Gatlin's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8286021906?pwd=OTUvekdyV1VlUVo0a21WN2tWSitFdz09 Meeting ID: 828 602 1906 Passcode: pedboard J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:0ae4adfe-6fd2-4ed8-b828-f1eb5d12bef9]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests.

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Bike Board Reformation!
by Drew Gatlin 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Let’s try this Microsoft Teams platform to meet this evening ... it seems to work on all browsers (no download required! Reject it if it asks you!) and doesn’t clip out as much as the others do when multiple people are talking. I’ll have an emergency zoom backup if we can’t get it to work. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQ5OTBjMGQtNjM4My00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b5446bc3-a18b-4664-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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November Meeting Recap + Fw: Tell Us About Your Progress to Make Biking Better in Your City
by Drew Gatlin 05 Jan '21

05 Jan '21

Hello friends of the Bike Board - Happy New Year! First off, I want to extend my deepest thanks to Andrew Hoover, Erin O'Brian, and Jessica Shuey - all new faces to these meetings - for taking your time and energy to participate in this newest incarnation of the bike board. Frank, Marilyn, Jonathan, Chip - always excellent to work with you. I'm excited for the future of this board and its activities! In our November 9thmeeting, we chose to meet every two weeks to help keep the momentum and avoid fatigue. We kept that meeting to a (relatively) scant 1.5 hours, and I promise that all future meetings will stick to that length or shorter (aiming for an hour these days). Thusly, I'd like to schedule a meeting for next week or the week after, and again one in the latter half of January based on our previously stated desire to meet every two weeks. Please fill out this doodle poll<https://doodle.com/poll/hmndbw2aai7tz94n?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link>, and please forgive the false start. I don't know about you all, but these past couple months have been a doozy and a half. Onward, through the fog! Random bits of good news: * The MMMPO has formed a working committee to develop and implement a bike/ped data collection program for our region. More to come on that. * Those groundbreaking youth initiatives we were discussing at the end of our last meeting are still simmering behind the scenes. If you want to know more you should attend the next meeting! * We are 95% likely to make the recently installed bike lane up Eighth St. from Beechurst to Grant a protected bike lane * We're working to include explicit bicycle facility improvements on about half of our paving list next year (which I could use your help reviewing!) Also, I wanted to forward the email below as one of my follow ups to our meeting. One of the first things I'll be doing in 2021 is completing this People For Bike's Snapshot - I'd like your help on it primarily by filling out and spreading around the Community Survey<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpl2mpwd…> to help us get a proper review. Let me know your thoughts, and I hope you have a wonderful New Year. Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin (he/his) Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 [forwards to mobile when in the field] Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:1eb3965c-62af-4b5a-93f9-b96451444b6e]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/> Notice: Email is an inherently insecure means of communication. Any message sent or received by this email address is subject to regular review by third parties and, further, may be publicly disclosed through Freedom of Information Act<https://www.foia.gov/> requests. ________________________________ From: Kyle Wagenschutz <placesforbikes(a)peopleforbikes.org> Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:05 PM To: Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Tell Us About Your Progress to Make Biking Better in Your City [https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/16d61ce2-01c…]<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpgXCj3-…> Greetings Drew, We're hard at work updating the PlacesForBikes City Ratings<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpgXCj3-…> program to deliver new, improved ratings for 2021. Next year, our program will evaluate more than 600 U.S. cities and add comparisons to 100 international cities across Australia, Canada and Europe. To reduce year-to-year variability and emphasize the importance of building great and well-connected bike networks, PeopleForBikes is pleased to announce that our City Ratings program will undergo a number of improvements in 2021: * Cities will be scored in only two categories: Network and Community. Our Network analysis evaluates how well your city’s bike network connects people to everyday destinations while the Community score helps us understand local perceptions of biking in your city. * Ridership, safety and equity will be benchmarked, but those categories will no longer contribute to your city’s overall score. Ridership, safety and equity measures all improve when your bike network is strong throughout the city, so this data will become supplementary rather than scored as a primary factor. To help accomplish these changes, we've already made improvements to our Bicycle Network Analysis<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTppjkLJ9…> and launched our Community Survey<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpl2mpwd…> to gather feedback from thousands of residents in your city. Now it's time to reach out to you, our city leaders, to complete a City Snapshot<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTplTPy5F…>. The City Snapshot is a 23-question survey about your current and planned street improvements. The information you provide will help us illustrate local progress, speaking to a broad audience about your city’s recent successes and plans for the future. Participation is completely voluntary, and will not influence your annual scores, but does help PeopleForBikes make accurate recommendations that will improve bicycling for everyone. We ask that you submit a City Snapshot for your city by January 29th, 2021. SUBMIT A CITY SNAPSHOT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTplTPy5F…> To minimize the time it will take to review and provide answers online, here is a PDF version of the survey<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpqckmAz…> for your reference. Questions about the PlacesForBikes City Ratings or City Snapshot? Email us<mailto:placesforbikes@peopleforbikes.org?subject=City%20Snapshot> to set up a time to chat. We look forward to receiving your completed City Snapshot. If you have received this email in error, please forward this message to the appropriate contact at the city. Best, Kyle Wagenschutz<mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> VP of Local Innovation PeopleForBikes [Facebook]<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpqJQESe…> [Twitter]<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpkfMZIE…> [Instagram]<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTptGiyz-…> [YouTube]<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTpifo-2F…> PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 Boulder, CO 80306 Unsubscribe<https://u8232924.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=-2FQ23vsRKP4fdjLiX7FqTphxVtOE…> © 2020 PeopleForBikes. All rights reserved.

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Fw: Van Voorhis Road Environmental Study
by Christiaan Abildso 10 Dec '20

10 Dec '20

Friends -Please find a full report of the Van Voorhis environmental study. I've included a nice image from page 2 of the document that shows the improvements proposed for the entire length of the project. It seems a lot of new sidewalk for peds and shoulders/climbing lanes for bicycle riders have been included. I greatly appreciate that ALL public comments and responses to them are included in Appendix B of the online report. I am most excited by this response to numerous, numerous comments requesting additional sidewalk:"UPDATE - Following the virtual public meeting, DOH has re-evaluated the proposedsidewalk design and intends to modify the plans to include a sidewalk on one side of the roadfrom WV 705 to the northern end of this project just south of West Run Road." Despite difficult topography, a more complete street is being created for all users.Thank you all for your continued dedication to multimodal travel! It is rewarding to see the impact of our collective input, and DOH should be commended. Be well,Christiaan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Bill Austin <baustin(a)plantogether.org>To: "statler4board(a)hotmail.com" <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>; Tom Bloom <tbloom(a)moncommission.com>; Patty Lewis <gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com>; michaellkellywv <michaellkellywv(a)gmail.com>; Sean Sikora <ssikora(a)moncommission.com>; Ed Hawkins <dr.hawk(a)comcast.net>; William Kawecki (C.C. Ward 2) <wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Jenny Selin (C.C. Ward 4) <jselin(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Dave Harshbarger <dharshbarger(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Lilly, James <jlilly(a)icmarc.org>; Steven Blinco <sblinco(a)k12.wv.us>; David Bruffy <bruffy(a)busride.org>; Carr, Brian E <brian.e.carr(a)wv.gov>Cc: Rennetta McClure <rmcclure(a)moncommission.com>; Emily Muzzarelli <emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Andrew Gast-Bray <agastbray(a)moncommission.com>; John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>; Jessica Shuey <jshuey(a)plantogether.org>Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 10:49:26 AM ESTSubject: Van Voorhis Road Environmental Study MPO Policy Board Members, This email is to let you know that the WVDOH has finalized the design and environmental documentation for the Van Voorhis improvement project. The project includes partial widening to three lanes in the vicinity of Burroughs Street, and improved drainage and shoulders as well as wider lane width the length of the project. It also now includes sidewalk on one side of the road essentially the entire length of the project. (The sidewalk is on the east side of the road from West Run to Newbury Lane and on the east side of Van Voorhis from Newberry Lane to Burroughs Street. The project also includes the relocation of the driveway at Advantage Health. A map showing the improvements is attached to this email. You can access the entire document from the WVDOH website at the link below: https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/closed/VanVoorhi… Please let me know if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. Respectfully, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 243 High Street Room 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 304-291-9571 Office 304-692-7225 Mobile “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow

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Bike Board: General Meeting Time - You Pick 'Em + Draft Agenda + Riverfront Bike Parking Inventory Wednesday Afternoon
by Drew Gatlin 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Hello Bike Board + new faces! Thank you kindly for your emails a couple weeks ago on the various topics I raised. First thing - I will be down on the Riverfront* Wednesday afternoon (looks like decent weather) to have a look-see and continue fleshing out our bicycle parking inventory. If any of you are available Wednesday afternoon / early evening and would like to join, socially distanced, please reach out! Secondly, please click here<https://doodle.com/poll/svhprhw3kyqgkahc?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link> to indicate your availability for a virtual meeting. Options on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Thirdly, and finally, on the draft agenda, which must be published tomorrow if we are to have a meeting on Monday, I have: 1) Election of interim leadership team 2) E-bikes: incorporating recently passed WV state laws into our municipal code 3) Riverfront bike parking assessment Maybe also - 4) Website plans 5) Bicycle Friendly Community + Bicycle Network Analysis applications That's a lot to fit in 1.5 hours, so make sure to come prepared! Minimal read-aheads will be sent out tomorrow. Lemme know if you have any questions, and thank you all for your service to Morgantown! -Drew *When I say Riverfront, I mean the entire stretch of the Mon within Morgantown city limits J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:a7b86905-19a4-495a-bde4-b6f30e5f4bae]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov>

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City of Morgantown Board and Commission 'All Hands' Overview - participation form
by Christine Wade 04 Nov '20

04 Nov '20

Hello everyone, I hope this finds you all well. As you know on July 20, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. we held our very first City of Morgantown Board and Commission “All Hands” Overview. After the event Ryan and I received positive comments from board members and they were much appreciated. Our plan is to hold an overview once a year, but we can hold them more frequently if folks feel there is a need. For tracking purposes, if you did participate in the July overview please complete the participation form via the link here https://www.morgantownwv.gov/FormCenter/Boards-and-Commissions-Application-… by COB Wednesday, November 11, 2020, to receive credit for attending. We welcome your comments, feedback, suggestions, etc., so please be sure to include them when completing the form. If you were unable to attend please respond to this email and I will be sure to include you in our next invite. On behalf of the City of Morgantown, thank you once again for all that you do, and for your service to our amazing city, it has not gone unnoticed. Stay well. Christine M. Wade City Clerk City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office 304-284-7434 cwade(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:cwade@morgantownwv.gov> [cid:image001.png@01D6B2D1.271ED790]

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DOH Beechurst Widening / Upgrades Project - Please send comments to me ASAP
by Drew Gatlin 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

Hello Bike Board, Please excuse this second email in as many days - we need your input! DOH has asked us for comment, due at the end of this week. We are trying to get that deadline extended, but, in any case, please expedite your review if possible. Attached you'll find various documents related to the DOH's project to widen sections of Beechurst and redo some of the intersections between Fayette and Campus Dr. They include: 1. A document I prepared ('Beechurst Plans Review Notes') that contains two lists under the following headings * “A few things to note as you look through this voluminous document” * “City administration has noted the following, which would be helpful to know if you agree with” 2. A full plan set (the 15MB file) 3. An abbreviated plan set if you are rushed on time I highly recommend viewing these plans on a large screen monitor if you have access to one. Finally, please excuse if you get multiple copies of this email (you will if you also serve on the Ped Board and/or the Traffic Commission). Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:c8916f68-3f65-41d1-b128-7e162015ad19]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov>

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Reminder - Greenbag public comments due Oct 29th!
by Christiaan Abildso 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

All - just a friendly reminder to please submit comments about the Greenbag Road design by Thursday! And, PLEASE share with friends & neighbors! I've shared my comment previously, so this is just a reminder. There's a link to an online form at this page: https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/greenbagroadimpr… The direct link to the form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=As8mikpDHkOMrX6u-X70hP1… Project details are available here and here.Thanks so much. This is critical!Be well,Christiaan

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Green Bag Road Comment submission, due Oct 29th
by Christiaan Abildso 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Friends -I've been involved in discussions by email & Zoom with multiple groups interested in this topic the last few days. If I may, while we may differ on some specific details of the engineering and the location of the roundabout at Dorsey, I think we are all likely to agree that this is a major opportunity to redesign a corridor to meet the interests of safe ped/bike transportation, connections with recreation assets, and improved vehicular safety & movement. Based on recent experience with Van Voorhis, I have come to understand that the volume of submissions in support for ped/bike infrastructure is critical. The comments all go to the FHWA, who may then make recommendations to the WVDOH if the volume of comments is overwhelming. The link was actually fairly well hidden. There's a link to an online form at this page: https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/greenbagroadimpr… The direct link to the form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=As8mikpDHkOMrX6u-X70hP1… Project details are available here and here. I've pasted my submission below (and attached a text file). Feel free to use any or all of it (or none of it). I hope it helps. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE submit comments even if it's a very short "we need a safer way to walk and bike to school"!Thank you all for taking time to submit comments!Christiaan---- I appreciate and applaud everyone's hard work balancing the many interests on this project. It is a very important one for the future of the Morgantown region! As noted in the main page for this project: "Community involvement in the development of the Morgantown Monongalia Planning Association (MMMPO) Greenbag Road Corridor Study (2015) identified pedestrian facilities to connect the neighborhood schools with the commercial and residential areas as a key issue for community safety and access." While I applaud the DOH's work to include pedestrian infrastructure and some bike accommodations on the western half of the project, to not connect hundreds of residents and multiple businesses on the east side of Mountainview is contrary to that statement, and I hope the DOH will strongly reconsider the design from the Dorsey intersection eastward. I'd like to respectfully submit these points for consideration in the design:1) sidewalk the entire length of the project on the north side of Greenbag is a good option for pedestrians, though a multi-use path would be much safer and encouraging for the average pedestrian or bicyclist2) I fully support the sidewalk as designed on the east side of Dorsey, connecting Greenbag to Luckey Lane and Mountainview ES3) I fully support the sidewalk on Luckey Lane, but would like it to extend the entire length of Luckey Lane4) I fully support the roundabouts as designed. I hate to see the loss of land for the community farm but understand why that is the chosen alternative5) <<From Dorsey intersection to the east>>: the lack of ped/bike infrastructure on this section of the project is a major concern and contrary to public feedback as noted above. Thus, I strongly recommend (a) a 5' sidewalk on the north side of Greenbag + paved shoulders or bike lanes on both sides, or (b) preferably, a 10-12' multiuse path on the north side of Greenbag from the Dorsey intersection to the eastern terminus of the project to connect the schools to hundreds of residents in the housing developments that are accessed from Jonathon Lane, Ashworth Lane, and Long Branch Drive. ---Alternatively, if the Luckey Lane to Dorsey Ave section is absolutely impossible for ped/bike infrastructure along Greenbag, at a minimum a sidewalk or multiuse path is requested from the Luckey Lane intersection w/Greenbag to the eastern terminus of the project6) <<From Dorsey intersection to the west>>: I appreciate the bicycle accommodations (3-4' shoulders), but those will be very uncomfortable for the average bicycle rider because of the proximity to high speed and volume of traffic (I've ridden that stretch with my 11 year old son, so we know). I'd ask that an alternative be considered that could support both pedestrians and bicycle riders ---> a 10-12' multi-use path, separated from the road (rather than the ~12' of paved shoulders & sidewalk that are currently proposed from the Dorsey intersection, westward)7) <<From Dorsey intersection to the west>>: I strongly recommend a safe pedestrian crossing from the western terminus of the sidewalk on the north side of Greenbag (near the Goodyear Auto building) to the south side of Greenbag (Giant Eagle/mall) - a HAWK signal is a good recommendation. This could serve significant community interest in connecting White Park by trail to Dorsey's Knob park & trails. To summarize, pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and skill levels should be supported along this <entire project corridor>, ideally with a 10-12' multi-use path separated from traffic on the north side of Greenbag, alternatively by using a sidewalk and two paved shoulders. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to comment on a project that will have a major impact on our area for decades. Many of us have been working for improvements throughout the entire region for pedestrians and bicyclists, and this corridor is a critical piece of the puzzle. Thank you!---------

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Help! Website + Riverfront Bike Parking - Assessment + Meeting?
by Drew Gatlin 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

Hello BikeMorgantown! A few things: First, I need the help of your expert minds! We need to perform a comprehensive assessment of the bike parking along the Morgantown Riverfront. A decent amount of inventorying has already been performed using RackSpotter.com. However, this did not include the following, which we need: 1. Comments on each of the existing bicycle parking locations * Is it enough? * Is the rack design satisfactory? * It necessary, or is it chronically underutilized? 2. Identification of areas that lack any current bike parking and need installation of new parking Please let me know if you would like to be part of this project, and if so, how you would like to be involved. Final expected product would be: a map and/or document ID'ing all existing locations and needed locations with the above information. You could probably do this entirely in RackSpotter, but we don't have easy access to the database to manipulate the presentation of the data. Second, www.bikemorgantown.com<http://www.bikemorgantown.com> is up for renewal. You have a few options: 1. Ask the city to pay to renew the domain 2. Abandon the domain and incorporate the content onto the morgantownwv.gov website 3. Allow the domain to lapse entirely 4. Request that the city transfer the domain to some separate entity (would need to be a nonprofit, I think) Some considerations for the website: 1. If you wish to have the city pay to renew the domain, you need to articulate why maintaining the website is a "need" - we continue to be in a spending freeze 2. In 2018, the board drafted a new website for BikeMorgantown but never pulled the trigger: https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home 3. During that time, they unpublished most existing content from www.bikemorgantown.com<http://www.bikemorgantown.com/> 4. If we kept the existing domain, we would need to map the new content to it. 5. If transferred to pages within morgantownwv.gov, it's likely that we will need to build several sub-pages. Third, we have a few people interested in joining the bike board. We should meet. Can someone throw out a day/time as a suggestion? I would prefer by the end of next week. Hope you're all well! Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:ab4984f4-0837-4c4f-90c3-8a23f215cba6]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov>

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Re: Help! Website + Riverfront Bike Parking - Assessment + Meeting?
by Chip Wamsley 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

I would be willing to help with the parking assessment along the riverfront. As for the website, incorporating it as part of the city website would be a lot easier for maintnenance since we now have a dedicated communications person on staff at the city. The reason the board developed our own website 10+ years ago was that we had some grant money and there was no dedicated person at the city. The revamp of the website came about due to running out of grant money and wanting to streamline the content after living with the original version. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 10/5/2020 4:49:30 PM To: "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Help! Website + Riverfront Bike Parking - Assessment + Meeting? P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Hello BikeMorgantown! A few things: First, I need the help of your expert minds! We need to perform a comprehensive assessment of the bike parking along the Morgantown Riverfront. A decent amount of inventorying has already been performed using RackSpotter.com. However, this did not include the following, which we need: Comments on each of the existing bicycle parking locations Is it enough? Is the rack design satisfactory? It necessary, or is it chronically underutilized? Identification of areas that lack any current bike parking and need installation of new parking Please let me know if you would like to be part of this project, and if so, how you would like to be involved. Final expected product would be: a map and/or document ID'ing all existing locations and needed locations with the above information. You could probably do this entirely in RackSpotter, but we don't have easy access to the database to manipulate the presentation of the data. Second, www.bikemorgantown.com is up for renewal. You have a few options: Ask the city to pay to renew the domain Abandon the domain and incorporate the content onto the morgantownwv.gov website Allow the domain to lapse entirely Request that the city transfer the domain to some separate entity (would need to be a nonprofit, I think) Some considerations for the website: If you wish to have the city pay to renew the domain, you need to articulate why maintaining the website is a "need" - we continue to be in a spending freeze In 2018, the board drafted a new website for BikeMorgantown but never pulled the trigger: https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home During that time, they unpublished most existing content from www.bikemorgantown.com If we kept the existing domain, we would need to map the new content to it. If transferred to pages within morgantownwv.gov, it's likely that we will need to build several sub-pages. Third, we have a few people interested in joining the bike board. We should meet. Can someone throw out a day/time as a suggestion? I would prefer by the end of next week. Hope you're all well! Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409

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Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
by Chip Wamsley 30 Jul '20

30 Jul '20

Drew, Sounds good, the virtual meetings work good if there are people who might be out of town, that might be before Harry's hip surgery and Marilyn might be back. I can send out a summary of the new bike friendly app, it is different from the last one with a slightly different slant and the info from the alta and stantec studies should help supply some of the metrics. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 7/20/2020 6:34:34 PM To: "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Previous members of the bike board, There's been some discussion about trying to meet over the past few months, and a few items that have come by my desk that would benefit from citizen review. One more came up today, so I'd like to propose either a virtual or a socially distanced outdoor meeting on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. Open to other suggestions for time. On the potential agenda: 1) A comprehensive and holistic assessment of all bike parking facilities along the Riverfront. Objective is to provide assessment to Mon River Revitalization Task Force and suggest desires for consistency or diversity, where to install new ones, where to remove / relocate ones that aren't working, and which to replace with better designs. Goal of assessment is to help task force maximize the ability of cyclists to use Riverfront amenities while minimizing damage to trees and other infrastructure that might come from unplanned bike parking. 2) The People for Bikes city scores / Bicycle Network Analysis: Review of 2020 rating and plan to update open street map with current data to better inform 2021 analysis 3) Expiration of Morgantown's Bronze level BFC award this fall, and decision whether / plan to re-apply. Thoughts? We could call this a temporary working group if you'd like to not commit to re-starting the bike board. Might help calm the nerves! -Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409

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Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
by Chip Wamsley 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

See everyone then. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 7/28/2020 6:19:31 PM To: "Marilyn Newcome" mjcycling(a)msn.com, "Bill Kawecki" wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net, "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com, "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "chipwamsley(a)gmail.com" chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} All, As I mentioned last week, I will host a bike board virtual meeting tomorrow from 4:30pm 5:30pm using the following Zoom videoconference details: Drew Gatlin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Drew Gatlin's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8286021906?pwd=cDc4QVNIQVhSSXppQ3hVcmVISHNSUT09 Meeting ID: 828 602 1906 Passcode: 4vkd25 Well need to re-start the meeting halfway through due to the limited time available, but Ill walk yall through it as we get to that point. If you cant join because of lack of access to a computer, let me know and Ill find out some workaround. Agenda will be as discussed earlier in this chain, including artistic bike racks. Best, Drew From: Marilyn Newcome mjcycling(a)msn.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:18 PM To: Bill Kawecki wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Drew Gatlin jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Bike Board bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 Those bike racks are too cute. I wouldn't want to park my bike on them. Lol. Cool idea. The 29th is goid for me. Marilyn Sent from my LG Mobile ------ Original message------ From: Bill Kawecki Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2020 9:33 PM To: Chip Wamsley;Drew Gatlin;Bike Board; Cc: Subject:[Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 I would like to add a possible agenda item. There is some local enthusiasm for sculpture as functioning bike racks. Pittsburgh has a few: https://trustarts.org/pct_home/visual-arts/public-art/bike-racks What should a sculptor/artist know to allow their work to be utilitarian, are there specifications that can be shared. Thanks, Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, 2nd Ward wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov 304-292-5154 You may disregard if you are a public employee On 07/20/2020 8:17 PM Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com wrote: Drew, Sounds good, the virtual meetings work good if there are people who might be out of town, that might be before Harry's hip surgery and Marilyn might be back. I can send out a summary of the new bike friendly app, it is different from the last one with a slightly different slant and the info from the alta and stantec studies should help supply some of the metrics. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 7/20/2020 6:34:34 PM To: "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Previous members of the bike board, There's been some discussion about trying to meet over the past few months, and a few items that have come by my desk that would benefit from citizen review. One more came up today, so I'd like to propose either a virtual or a socially distanced outdoor meeting on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. Open to other suggestions for time. On the potential agenda: 1) A comprehensive and holistic assessment of all bike parking facilities along the Riverfront. Objective is to provide assessment to Mon River Revitalization Task Force and suggest desires for consistency or diversity, where to install new ones, where to remove / relocate ones that aren't working, and which to replace with better designs. Goal of assessment is to help task force maximize the ability of cyclists to use Riverfront amenities while minimizing damage to trees and other infrastructure that might come from unplanned bike parking. 2) The People for Bikes city scores / Bicycle Network Analysis: Review of 2020 rating and plan to update open street map with current data to better inform 2021 analysis 3) Expiration of Morgantown's Bronze level BFC award this fall, and decision whether / plan to re-apply. Thoughts? We could call this a temporary working group if you'd like to not commit to re-starting the bike board. Might help calm the nerves! -Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list -- bikeboard(a)lists.bikelover.org To unsubscribe send an email to bikeboard-leave(a)lists.bikelover.org To view this discussion on the web visit https://lists.bikelover.org/hyperkitty/list/bikeboard@lists.bikelover.org/m…

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Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
by Drew Gatlin 20 Jul '20

20 Jul '20

Previous members of the bike board, There's been some discussion about trying to meet over the past few months, and a few items that have come by my desk that would benefit from citizen review. One more came up today, so I'd like to propose either a virtual or a socially distanced outdoor meeting on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. Open to other suggestions for time. On the potential agenda: 1) A comprehensive and holistic assessment of all bike parking facilities along the Riverfront. Objective is to provide assessment to Mon River Revitalization Task Force and suggest desires for consistency or diversity, where to install new ones, where to remove / relocate ones that aren't working, and which to replace with better designs. Goal of assessment is to help task force maximize the ability of cyclists to use Riverfront amenities while minimizing damage to trees and other infrastructure that might come from unplanned bike parking. 2) The People for Bikes city scores / Bicycle Network Analysis: Review of 2020 rating and plan to update open street map with current data to better inform 2021 analysis 3) Expiration of Morgantown's Bronze level BFC award this fall, and decision whether / plan to re-apply. Thoughts? We could call this a temporary working group if you'd like to not commit to re-starting the bike board. Might help calm the nerves! -Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:876de1e8-1e82-4b2f-aa87-3c86a4f13582]

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City of Morgantown Board and Commission 'All Hands' Overview - meeting materials
by Ryan P. Simonton 19 Jul '20

19 Jul '20

Good evening Everyone, Meeting materials for tomorrow's board and commission member training are attached here for your reference. These include linked laws and documents relevant to your work. Please don't feel obligated to review these ahead of the meeting, but I'll be glad to address any thoughts or questions you may have about them. Thank you, Ryan [Kay Casto]<http://www.kaycasto.com/> Ryan P. Simonton Attorney KAY CASTO & CHANEY PLLC rsimonton(a)kaycasto.com<mailto:rsimonton@kaycasto.com> | 150 Clay Street, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26501 Phone: (304) 225-0970 | Fax: (304) 225-0974 [A Mertias Member Firm]<http://meritas.org/firm.aspx?firmid=67680> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender, delete this copy from your system and destroy all printed copies. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Petition to City of Morgantown to temporarily close neighborhood streets
by Christiaan Abildso 18 Jul '20

18 Jul '20

Greetings friends -This is for City residents only. I have been engaging in discussions with my City Council rep, Rachel Fetty, and with our good friends Drew Gatlin & Damien Davis with City Engineering about this. To support their efforts and take this city-wide, I have created an online petition asking the City of Morgantown to immediately institute a "Healthy Streets" program to temporarily close non-arterial streets ("neighborhood streets") to thru traffic. This would provide space on streets for the free flow of bicyclists, runners, and walkers at a 6' distance, and for safe play by neighborhood children without the fear of heavy traffic - while still allowing vehicular use by residents and essential vehicles (USPS, contractors, etc). I think we all recognize the need for more places to ride and exercise. We have seen an increase in rail-trail traffic, according to our infrared sensor counts, in nearly all locations compared with 2019. In some, like Van Voorhis and Mellons Chapel, we have seen a doubling of trail traffic (even with the WVU students not in town)! Dozens upon dozens of larger cities are doing this around the country. I'd like to see Morgantown join in. And I hope you do too. The URL to the petition is https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/healthy-streets-morgantown If you support this effort, please sign the petition and forward to as many City residents as possible, Facebook it, Tweet it, tell your neighbors and your City Council representative. I'm happy to address any questions or concerns. Christiaan Abildso Here's the full text of the petition:---MORGANTOWN MAYOR KAWECKI, CITY COUNCIL, MANAGER, AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Why is this important? - During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders sidewalks are increasingly be used by runners, walkers, and bicyclists of all ages. - Maintaining safe 6-foot distancing is impossible when passing without a pedestrian or runner moving off the sidewalk and into or across the street. - Many of the properties in our urban neighborhoods lack large yards to play in, pushing children out onto sidewalks, driveways, and street for play as well. - This summer, because of camp, sports, and travel cancellations, our children will be home more often. They will likely continue to take over the street and sidewalks to play. To: Morgantown Mayor Kawecki, City Council, Manager, and Engineering Department From: Christiaan Abildso I urge the City of Morgantown to immediately create an emergency “Healthy Streets” program to enable safe physical activity and exercise on neighborhood streets during the COVID-19 pandemic in every Morgantown neighborhood. This program will prioritize safe, socially-distanced walking, running, and bicycling on non-arterial, neighborhood streets in all City Council districts while still allowing access for local traffic. I also call for the City to consider implementing the following measures to address walking and bicycling safety downtown to support local businesses: · Create temporary bicycle lanes Spruce by eliminating vehicle traffic in the lefthand-most travel lane · Allow for outdoor dining and safe social distancing on High Street by eliminating on-street parking and creating a buffer from traffic · Disable pedestrian push buttons at intersections and automate crossing phases to eliminate the need to touch surfaces, while still catering for the needs of those with disabilities · Implement Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) at all signalized crossings · Re-time traffic lights citywide to discourage speeding and reduce pedestrian crowding at intersections

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Anybody selling a 2" hitch mount 4 bike carrier?
by Christiaan Abildso 17 Jul '20

17 Jul '20

Friends -I hope you're all well, and getting out pedaling.I am interested in buying a hitch mount carrier for a 2" receiver for 4 bikes, like the Yakima 4 Timer or the Thule T2 +2. Obviously, supplies are limited now with supply chain issues and now that everybody is realizing that heaven is found on 2 wheels during COVID. Thanks! Feel free to email me directly at cabildso(a)yahoo.com. Christiaan

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Board and Commission "All Hands" overview
by Christine Wade 14 Jul '20

14 Jul '20

Hello all, I hope this finds you all well. As stated in early July, serving as a board or commission member requires you to put in time and effort. Several key behaviors can help us to be more effective within these groups such as being familiar with the operating statue and bylaws of your particular board or commission; reviewing the Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and being prepared for them, understanding the role of your board and commission and constraints on the City. Since the beginning of 2019, when new Morgantown Board and Commission members are appointed by City Council we have invited those new members to participate in a short orientation led by City Attorney Ryan Simonton to discuss topics such as Organizational structure, meeting procedures, Freedom of Information Act, Social Media, Open Governmental Proceedings Act, and the Ethics Act for public officials, to name a few. During those orientations information is provided to help launch those new Board and Commission members into a successful experience. In an effort to ensure all members are provided the information, guidance, awareness, etc., that they need to successfully do the job they have taken the oath to do, we are now inviting all members to attend this "All Hands" event. This event will be held via Webex for all Boards and Commissions members to participate together. To protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, personal attendance at this meeting will not be permitted. Members may participate by videoconference at the following link: https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown with meeting number (access code) 793 734 477, or by calling in at the following number 408-418-9388 and using the access code 793 734 477. While service on a board or commission involves real work, it is also tremendously important and rewarding. As a board or commission member, you have the chance to interact with other citizens on meaningful issues, participate in and gain new insights into the public policy process, and give back to the community by using your time and talent to make Morgantown a better place. Board and commission members are strongly encouraged to attend this training, however, we do know that many of you may not have schedules which allow for this flexibility. Know that it is our intention to hold another meeting just like this one, so please be sure to respond to the doodle poll I sent to each of you the week of July 6 to share with me what may better fit your schedule. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns please email me and I will get back with you. If you see that one of your fellow board or commission members may have been missed on this invite, please forward as appropriate and notify me so that we include them next time. Lastly, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for your service, we certainly would not be the city that we are without you - thank you. Have a wonderful evening. Christine

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Fw: PRB EOD: Board and Commission Member "All Hands" event doodle poll
by Drew Gatlin 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Members of the Traffic Commission and its two advisory boards: If you did not previously receive a copy of this email from the City Clerk's office, please reply to them with your correct contact information. Both Christine and Heather are copied on this email for your convenience. Please strongly consider filling out the poll and attending the virtual session whenever it is held. Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:22916d03-bb40-483e-b091-0a7a9aea000b] ________________________________ From: Christine Wade <cwade(a)morgantownwv.gov> Date: July 6, 2020 at 4:14:52 PM EDT To: [All Morgantown Board and Commission Members] Subject: PRB EOD: Board and Commission Member "All Hands" event doodle poll Hello all, Like any endeavor, serving as a board or commission member requires you to put in time and effort. Several key behaviors can help us to be more effective within these groups such as being familiar with the operating statue and bylaws of your particular board or commission; reviewing the Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and being prepared for them, understanding the role of your board and commission and constraints on the City. Since the beginning of 2019, when new Morgantown Board and Commission members are appointed by City Council we have invited those new members to participate in a short orientation led by City Attorney Ryan Simonton to discuss topics such as Organizational structure, meeting procedures, Freedom of Information Act, Social Media, Open Governmental Proceedings Act, and the Ethics Act for public officials, to name a few. During those orientations information is provided to help launch those new Board and Commission members into a successful experience. In an effort to ensure all members are provided the information, guidance, awareness, etc., that they need to successfully do the job they have taken the oath to do, we are now inviting all members to attend this “All Hands” event. This event will be held via Webex for all Boards and Commissions members to participate together on one specific day in July. I am reaching out to you today so that you can share with me your availability. Please select the link below to complete the poll today. https://doodle.com/poll/gh4vzcpi6xwmtuqh While service on a board or commission involves real work, it is also tremendously important and rewarding. As a board or commission member, you have the chance to interact with other citizens on meaningful issues, participate in and gain new insights into the public policy process, and give back to the community by using your time and talent to make Morgantown a better place. Board and commission members are strongly encouraged to attend this training, however, we do know that many of you may not have schedules which allow for this flexibility. Know that it is our intention to hold another meeting just like this one, so please be sure to share with me what may better fit your schedule as I am open to suggestions. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns please email Ryan and I and we will get back with you. If you have received this email more than once, my apologies, perhaps consider it a bonus. If you see that one of your board or commission members did not receive it, please forward as appropriate and notify me so that we catch them next time. Lastly, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for your service, we certainly would not be the city that we are without you – thank you. Have a wonderful evening. Christine M. Wade City Clerk City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office 304-284-7434 cwade(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:cwade@morgantownwv.gov> [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<morgantownwv.gov>

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Dropping Enforcement from the Safe Routes to School 6 E’s Framework
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Jun '20

29 Jun '20

This is an interesting development, in case you haven't read it, yet, there is a link to the announcement below: "For more than 15 years, Safe Routes to School programs have used the five E's (Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Engineering) as their organizing framework. In recent years, we added a sixth E, Equity, to bring the focus towards creating healthy, thriving communities for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities. Effective immediately, we are dropping Enforcement as one of the 6 E's of Safe Routes to School." https://mailchi.mp/saferoutespartnership/free-webinar-using-pop-ups-to-prom…

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Fw: How has COVID-19 affected your bike riding?
by Christiaan Abildso 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

If y'all are interested is some survey research. It's brief and important.Thanks! Christiaan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: PeopleForBikes <info(a)peopleforbikes.org>To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 01:00:50 PM EDTSubject: How has COVID-19 affected your bike riding? Tell us what it's like where you ride | Dear Christiaan, As we all adapt to a changing world, bicycling has taken on an increasingly important role in maintaining our mental and physical health, as well as providing a safe mode of recreation and transportation. We want to hear how your biking has been affected by COVID-19. PeopleForBikes has created a short survey to ask about your recent bicycling experiences. By completing the survey, you will become eligible to win a PeopleForBikes prize pack (valued at $25). Take our short 3-5 minute survey: TAKE THE SURVEY TODAY Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns about the survey to PeopleForBikes Bicycle Industry Research Manager Patrick Hogan at patrick(a)peopleforbikes.org. Together, we can make biking better for everyone. - The PeopleForBikes Team Would you rather not receive these surveys? Opt out here. | | | | | | | PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 Boulder, CO 80306 Unsubscribe © 2020 PeopleForBikes. All rights reserved. |

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GoPro to lend?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

I hope everyone is doing okay. During our MRTC board meeting last night (on Zoom, of course!) we discussed the need to do a check of the quality of the surface of the Deckers Creek trail outside city limits. We (finally) received notice to proceed on a 5+ year old DOH grant to resurface a 13 mile section of the trail from Rock Forge to Reedsville, essentially from just east of the I68 overpass east to the end of the trail. Before we proceed we need to do a thorough check of the surface to identify areas where we're losing width to vegetation, other spots where vegetation has grown up through the surface, and other areas of concern that will be part of the scope of work to prep the trail for the resurfacing. To do this, our board thought it a good idea to ride the entire length using a GoPro. Thus, I am writing to ask if anyone has a GoPro that they are willing to lend or if someone wants to help us by riding that section with the GoPro. Many thanks! Take care of yourselves. Rail-trail use is up about 30-40% this March compared with last March (according to our infrared trail counts) despite WVU students being away so much. We love seeing the use and hope you are all practicing proper distancing while on trail. Be wellChristiaan

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Fw: Webinar: Rebalancing Streets for People
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Previous members of the bike board, If for some strange reason you aren't already overloaded with virtual meetings these days, here's another one happening in about two hours that might be of interest. I'll be joining. Anticipate a long email from me soon about some opportunities and suggestions for you moving forward. I know that Chip mentioned wanting to convene in April (before reality of pandemic set in) - if you want to do so and I can help, please let me know. Best, Drew ________________________________ From: Toole Design <newsletters(a)tooledesign.com> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 2:12 PM To: (John)Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Webinar: Rebalancing Streets for People Join us for a webinar on Thursday, April 2 [https://mcusercontent.com/17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192595c/images/7b7fca1b-0035-44…] <https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> Webinar: Rebalancing Streets for People Communities around the world are adapting to a new normal. One unanticipated dilemma is how to enable people to walk, bike, and run outside while still social distancing. Popular parks and trails are filled with people exercising, getting some fresh air, and taking care of their mental health. Sidewalks and bike lanes are at capacity as essential workers walk, ride, and scoot instead of taking transit. At the same time, many streets are eerily empty of cars. The pressure is on to re-balance our streets, at least temporarily, to provide more safe places for people to walk, bike, and run while maintaining a safe physical distance from each other. How do we make this transformation happen? Join us on Thursday, April 2 at 2:00 Eastern to hear Toole Design staff share essential techniques to quickly implement street redesigns in a free, one-hour webinar. Register here<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> In this webinar, you will learn about: * Identifying opportunities to reallocate road space to active transportation (e.g. reusing special event and Open Streets routes) * Establishing design principles and parameters for quick-build infrastructure * Recommending traffic control and separation devices to promote safer operations * Temporary signing and wayfinding needs * How to promote good behavior with effective messaging Presenters Jeremy Chrzan, P.E., PTOE, and Gwen Shaw, EIT, will share practical information from rapid implementation street redesign projects in cities around the country, including Houston, New Orleans, Portland, and others. The webinar will be moderated by Jennifer Toole, AICP, ASLA, and there will be time for questions and answers. Details Click here to register<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…>. Before the webinar, download Zoom<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> to make sure you'll be able to seamlessly watch the webinar and ask questions. Register here<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [Website]<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [Twitter]<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [LinkedIn]<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [Facebook]<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [Instagram]<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…> [Email]<mailto:communications@tooledesign.com> Copyright © 2020 Toole Design Group, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a friend or colleague of Toole Design or opted in on our website. Our mailing address is: Toole Design Group 8484 Georgia Avenue Suite 800 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Add us to your address book<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192595c&i…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192595c…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://tooledesign.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=17d651f5e7a6b4afc2192…>.

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC Status: Expires in 2020, application due August 12, 2020
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

Drew, et al, I agree with Frank's comments, It will help us measure our progress and as we learned with the last BFC application, the form itself is a prompt for what other top communities are doing. It has helped businesses recruit new employees, I was doing a presentation for the US Dept of Forestry office here, on what they could do to promote commuting to work and a new employee that had relocated from the Pacific Northwest commented in the question period that he had transferred to Morgantown because of the cities and the Forestry Offices BFC rankings. With the Alta plan it will be a lot easier to fill out the applications as they have quantified what our infrastructure is and what it will be with proposed improvements. A lot of things that were proposed on our last application have been completed. Finally, doing the applications might also help the bike board see how we will fit in with more involvement from the city. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 12/17/2019 1:50:39 PM To: "(John)Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Cc: "Bike Board $bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com$" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] BFC Status: Expires in 2020, application due August 12, 2020 Drew, Thanks for sending out this inspiration. I think the City should apply for both BFC and PFB recognition. They provide an opportunity to measure and document progress which the City might not otherwise do. Indeed, the City has made substantial and steady progress. We have bike lanes; more people riding bikes for more reasons; tool stands at trail heads and we have a nationally recognized contractor (Alta/Stantec) making us a bicycle plan. Just to name a few. Implementing the new plan will take money. Being a BFC could help us get grant funds. Just seeing all the City's accomplishments wrapped up in one package can motivate citizens to get involved - provided the City promotes it well. Just this morning at a cafe, I asked a retired couple that bicycles if they think the City should apply for BFC renewal. They said, Yes! We feel so lucky that we can ride here and that we have found such a great community of cyclists to ride with! Learning that Morgantown is a Bicycle Friendly Community attracts people to want to live here." They moved here some years ago from the DC area. I can only speak for myself when I say that working on the previous applications with the great teams that we had and winning the awards made me proud. I hope others that worked on them will also respond to your request. Completing the applications should be easier than past applications since the new applications could probably be as simple as updating the last application. I think this would be a great project for the City to restart a Bicycle Board especially with so many Councilors and City Staff now promoting bicycling. Frank On Dec 16, 2019, at 8:27 PM, Barry Wendell via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: Given how low our rating is on PFB, I wonder if the BFC thing is worthwhile. It might be a good idea to have a meeting in some point in January, since we haven't met lately. Barry Wendell From: Bikeboard bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Monday, December 16, 2019 3:21 PM To: Bike Board (bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com) bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] BFC Status: Expires in 2020, application due August 12, 2020 Hello board members of the past and future, Just wanted to address some inquiries about the BFC application for our city. I received confirmation today that our award does not expire until the end of 2020. This sets our application due date in August, not February. I have questioned the utility of the award in the past; I'd like to start a conversation about what value you all see in the award going forward - both in the application process and in the award itself. It is perhaps obvious to state that the application process requires significant energy from city officials and citizens. In return, we receive recognition, a report card that theoretically helps guide future efforts, and a summary of survey responses. Possessing BFC certification may also indirectly attract/retain certain populations to/in our area. Other tools exist to rate communities and give pointed feedback. One example is the People For Bikes Community Rating System. You can find Morgantown's rating in that system here. If you all want to continue to apply for either rating -- I would suggest that we need to reconvene the bike board at some point in the near future. Perhaps January? Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 Outlook-yh1madh2.png _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BFC Status: Expires in 2020, application due August 12, 2020
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

Hello board members of the past and future, Just wanted to address some inquiries about the BFC application for our city. I received confirmation today that our award does not expire until the end of 2020. This sets our application due date in August, not February. I have questioned the utility of the award in the past; I'd like to start a conversation about what value you all see in the award going forward - both in the application process and in the award itself. It is perhaps obvious to state that the application process requires significant energy from city officials and citizens. In return, we receive recognition, a report card that theoretically helps guide future efforts, and a summary of survey responses. Possessing BFC certification may also indirectly attract/retain certain populations to/in our area. Other tools exist to rate communities and give pointed feedback. One example is the People For Bikes Community Rating System. You can find Morgantown's rating in that system here<https://cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/city/morgantown/>. If you all want to continue to apply for either rating -- I would suggest that we need to reconvene the bike board at some point in the near future. Perhaps January? Best, Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:895d6bbd-d729-4fb1-af91-5bc32f7ce519]

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Fwd: APPLICATIONS OPEN: 2019 Physical Activity Grant Program
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Interesting grant opportunity that could apply to the Bike Board, Pedestrian Safety Board, and the City. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Greetings members of the WV PA Network, We would like your help in spreading the word about a new grant program. West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, through a partnership with West Virginia Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, is funding projects statewide to increase physical activity. These one-time mini-grants range from $1000-$5000. Successful mini-grant applications will propose a plan to improve the health of communities in West Virginia through increased opportunities for physical activity in the following areas: * Increase physical activity opportunities for children throughout the school day and beyond * Increase and/or improve pedestrian and bike infrastructure within West Virginia * Implement programming and/or create opportunities for physical activity through clinical practice and community outreach Please consider applying yourself or sharing this email with a friend or colleague. For more information contact the Project Coordinator, Rachel Byrne, at rbyrne2(a)mail.wvu.edu, or 304-293-6981. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SURVEY: Community Grant Application [1] Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1KQ03RIRVyE7589?Q_DL=bOYQTAUKjcpxdfT_… Links: ------ [1] https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1KQ03RIRVyE7589?Q_DL=bOYQTAUKjcpxdfT_…

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Fw: MMMPO Bike-Ped Plan final public meeting Wed Oct 16
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

Friends - a quick reminder of tomorrow (Wed) night's final public meeting 6-8pm, Marilla Park center, for the countywide ped/bike plan. Should be a good one - and last opportunity to see priorities and give feedback. There's also a steering committee meeting Thursday that at least a few of us on these lists is on. Please send us feedback too.Christiaan

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Fw: HRM Bike Fix It Station
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

Hello Bike Board (or, rather, previous members of the bike board), As you can see below, our assistant city manager would like me to solicit feedback on repair stations included with the Hazel Ruby McQuain park renovations. They are currently planning to install one near bike parking on the walnut landing. Originally they planned to install two - the other was to be installed near bike parking close to the will call office (old bus depot). See the attached drawings for contextual information. Feedback please: 1) Are you okay with just one fix-it station? 2) If so, where would you like it to be located? Preferably this would be one of the two previously mentioned locations, but if you have strong opinions otherwise feel free to share them 3) If not, are you willing to spend monies in the escrow account slated for bike stuff around town to install the second? Alternatively, if you are willing to spend monies (we have ~$10.5K in escrow), but don't see the need for two fix-it stations in such close proximity, you could voice an opinion to install one somewhere else in city limits. They generally run b/t $1K-$2K. I heard recently that one was supposed to be installed at the new White Park parking area trailhead, but I am unsure of where that currently stands. Cheers, Drew ________________________________ From: Emily Muzzarelli <emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:42 AM To: (John)Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: RE: HRM Bike Fix It Station See attached. Thank you, Emily Muzzarelli, P.E. Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7406 morgantownwv.gov [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<morgantownwv.gov> From: (John)Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:45 AM To: Emily Muzzarelli <emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Re: HRM Bike Fix It Station Will do. Can you get me a shareable site plan that contains the original two locations with some contextual info? I'll reiterate that I don't think bike board has seen these plans in any detail and that they may very well have not been aware that two fix-it stations were planned. I'm guessing they will be happy with one, though I bet they wish it was closer to the rail-trail rather than down on the landing. -Drew ________________________________ From: Emily Muzzarelli <emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:emuzzarelli@morgantownwv.gov>> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:22 AM To: (John)Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jgatlin@morgantownwv.gov>> Subject: HRM Bike Fix It Station Drew, Can you please discuss with the Bike Board… For budget reasons, we had to remove 1 Bike Fix It Station from the design of HRM Park. There will still be one at the Walnut Street Landing Area. The one in the parking lot by the Depot has been removed. Does the Bike Board feel that two are necessary? If so, does the Bike Board want to cover the cost of a second station? If so, I can get you a final cost. Thank you, Emily Muzzarelli, P.E. Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7406 morgantownwv.gov [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<morgantownwv.gov>

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Social Ride: Wheelie Wednesday TODAY @ 6:15PM
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

Howdy Bike Board, I know not all of you are users of Facebook so though I'd send this your way: Social ride tonight! "Wheelie Wednesday" public art edition v.0.1.0 Meet at Spruce St. Farmer's Market Pavilion, 6:15PM - Wheels down at 6:30PM Bring lights, sundown is around 7:15P these days Cheers, Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:771a3375-8c52-4d5c-a839-4c28db55ebf2]

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WVU Bike Friendly University feedback requested
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Bike friends -Feedback requested by WVU Safety office who apparently has taken up the torch of applying to the League of American Bicyclists BFU program Survey link: 2019 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey | | | | | | | | | | | 2019 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey Share your opinion about bicycling on your campus! | | | It's a good sign that upper admin of WVU is trying, let's put some thought & effort into the survey, please.Please forward! Thank you...feedback is sought from community members, too, not just students, employees, and faculty. Christiaan

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$100 grant funding opportunity
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

https://www.bluezones.com/made-to-move/ $100k for communities of 100-300k people. A county per the FAQ is considered a "community", thus Mon Co could apply. Planning, technical assistance, and implementation of the project. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: - A pavement-to-parks project; - Curb extensions and chicanes; - Crosswalks and crossings; - Gateway features; - Protected bike lanes; - Pocket parks and plazas; - Roundabouts and mini-circles; - Neighborhood traffic calming; - First and last mile transit projects; - Road rightsizing projects (lane reductions); - Bike parking and street furniture; - Bike and pedestrian-oriented signage and wayfinding; - Non-motorized trail linkages. An eligible policy effort can be: - Development and adoption of a street design manual that localizes active transportation tools; - An update of zoning ordinances to support healthy design; - Updating a permitting process to allow interim design; - Adoption of a Complete Streets policy and implementation plan; - Revising Capital Improvement Plan project selection to support active transportation (e.g. this may include training of local or regional public works, planning, transportation, emergency responders and other staffs to implement innovative design features).

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Friday - 12:30pm - Morgantown's first Climate Action Bicycle Rally!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Spread the word (fliers attached), and plan to attend Morgantown's first Climate Action Bicycle Rally! What: Bicycle/Zero Emission Rally & Bike March When: Friday, September 20 @ 12:30pm Where: Agricultural Sciences Green Square (in between both WVU Agricultural sciences buildings and the Evansdale Library) Positive Spin has co-sponored with Mountaineers for Green Design [1]. A big thank-you to MFGD for all their work in organizing this event to coincide with the Climate Strike! More Climate Strike events [2] can be found at https://www.wvclimateaction.org . -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/wvumfgd [2] https://www.wvclimateaction.org/home/submit-your-action

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Rail-trail work Star City to Van Voorhis today
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

All, There is trail culvert work happening today between Star City and Van Voorhis on the Mon River Rail-Trail. Trail will remain open but please either avoid the area or stay alert and cautious in the work area and around big equipment. Thank you! Thanks! Christiaan

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Re: [Bikeboard] $100 grant funding opportunity
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Thanks Drew ! ---- Original Message ---- From: "$John$Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 8/29/2019 4:54:45 PM To: "John Whitmore" jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov, "Jesse Heady" jesse(a)heady.name Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] $100 grant funding opportunity P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Jesse, all, We submitted this grant proposal but haven't heard back on it yet. The initial submission does not require us to select a final project, but it did provide space for us to indicate potential projects. The project we indicated as of most interest at the time of submission was regional bike/ped wayfinding. Open streets sounds like another great idea. I'll keep you all informed if/when we hear back about the grant. Cheers, Drew From: Bikeboard bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of Jesse Heady via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 6:06 PM To: John Whitmore jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] $100 grant funding opportunity HI John, Did this get any traction with the city? I'm not sure how I missed it but one thing, in particular, stood out to me as one of the funding options of the grant: open street events. I'm interested to hear more from the city on partnerships in this arena. Sincerely, Jesse On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 9:35 AM John Whitmore via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: I just shared it with the citys grand coordination. We will see what we can do. John Whitmore, AICP Planner III City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7431 morgantownwv.gov From: Bikeboard bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com On Behalf Of Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 9:24 AM To: Bicycle Board bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] $100 grant funding opportunity https://www.bluezones.com/made-to-move/ $100k for communities of 100-300k people. A county per the FAQ is considered a "community", thus Mon Co could apply. Planning, technical assistance, and implementation of the project. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: A pavement-to-parks project; Curb extensions and chicanes; Crosswalks and crossings; Gateway features; Protected bike lanes; Pocket parks and plazas; Roundabouts and mini-circles; Neighborhood traffic calming; First and last mile transit projects; Road rightsizing projects (lane reductions); Bike parking and street furniture; Bike and pedestrian-oriented signage and wayfinding; Non-motorized trail linkages. An eligible policy effort can be: Development and adoption of a street design manual that localizes active transportation tools; An update of zoning ordinances to support healthy design; Updating a permitting process to allow interim design; Adoption of a Complete Streets policy and implementation plan; Revising Capital Improvement Plan project selection to support active transportation (e.g. this may include training of local or regional public works, planning, transportation, emergency responders and other staffs to implement innovative design features). _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Jesse Heady email: jesse(a)heady.name phone: (404) 314-9787 (mobile) web: https://jesseheady.com cal: Schedule meeting

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Re: [Bikeboard] Join us for a webinar on pop-up events and temporary infrastructure
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 30 Jul '19

30 Jul '19

Hello all, Please spread the word that I have reserved Morgantown city council chambers for a joint viewing of this webinar from 1-2pm tomorrow. Thanks, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image002.png@01D546EA.5D9512C0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/> From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 1:42 PM To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>; (John)Drew Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Bill Austin <baustin(a)plantogether.org>; Phil Goff <philgoff(a)altaplanning.com>; PCPaRC Commission <prestoncountyparks(a)gmail.com>; Jennifer Selin <Jennyformorgantown(a)gmail.com>; Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>; Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; Harshbarger, David <harshbargerd(a)wvumedicine.org>; Paul Brake <pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; matthew <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>; Weaver, David (Morgantown) <david.weaver(a)aecom.com>; Emily Muzzarelli <emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Fwd: Join us for a webinar on pop-up events and temporary infrastructure Hi all, Sending this opportunity on to those that might be interested in a free webinar on temporary transportation models and especially as we look to do one of these of our own in connection to the Bike / Ped. Plan that we are working on with Alta. Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782 Begin forwarded message: From: "Eva Lizette Garcia , Rails-to-Trails Conservancy" <info(a)railstotrails.org<mailto:info@railstotrails.org>> Subject: Join us for a webinar on pop-up events and temporary infrastructure Date: July 23, 2019 at 1:19:17 PM EDT To: "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org<mailto:ella@montrails.org>> Reply-To: "Eva Lizette Garcia , Rails-to-Trails Conservancy" <railtrails(a)railstotrails.org<mailto:railtrails@railstotrails.org>> [Rails-to-Trails Conservancy]<http://support.railstotrails.org/site/R?i=WD95BJG4viXsbPv_Q3kDJQ> Hi Ella, Have you been trying to get support to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in your community? Do you have great ideas that others just don’t seem to understand? Or are you worried about how your community might react to the change? Join us for our free webinar<http://support.railstotrails.org/site/R?i=wQf-OLfAoqzOChy1i-spVA> on how communities across the country are using pop-up events and temporary infrastructure to educate community members and improve connectivity for trails in your area. What: Pop-Up Events and Temporary Infrastructure When: Wednesday, July 31, 2019; 1–2 p.m. EDT Presenters: Ramiro Gonzalez, AICP, government affairs liaison, City of Brownsville, Texas; Jim Brown, director of TrailNation, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; Katie Sieb, AICP, transportation planner, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Register today and invite your partners!<http://support.railstotrails.org/site/R?i=3jjhx1xRKqffqUZWI3K2vQ> Register Now<http://support.railstotrails.org/site/R?i=iKzZRyGzwSdzBK5dN1k9hA> Pop-up events and temporary infrastructure projects are flexible, inexpensive ways to demonstrate changes in streetscape designs. 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Inflatable SUP, popped, free to good home
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 14 Jul '19

14 Jul '19

All-We learned the hard way that you shouldn't leave an inflatable stand up paddleboard in the sun to dry, even for a short time. It popped, ripping about a 6-8" split in the seem. We tried all sorts of boat epoxies, flex seal etc. to no avail. I'm about to put it at the curb for trash pickup tomorrow but thought somebody could use it, even scrap pieces, rather than I throw it out. The model info is https://www.inflatableboarder.com/vilano-navigator-sup-review/ Let me know if you want it. Thanks!Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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You Have Unread Messages!(2)
by Alice Vernon via Bikeboard 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

https://is.gd/kkidLU

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You have an unread chat message!(7)
by Alice Vernon via Bikeboard 27 Jun '19

27 Jun '19

http://sitatungaafricasafaris.com/vlkpblzk/z0wr2immz0cj

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Trainer wanted
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Friends -I'm looking for a simple bike trainer to use beginning the last week of July for about 6 months. Please hit me at cabildso(a)yahoo.com. Thanks! Be well,Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Fwd: Bike Board meeting postponed
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Hello Everybody, First there is no meeting tonight. The room we usually use isn't available until the first of next year due to some renovations going on at the Public Safety Building. We need to find another place for meetings. In the past we have have used the library (sometimes it's hard to get a room and they close at 8), Panera Bread and Black Bear in Evansdale, and the Blue Moose (they are closing earlier now). Get your thinking caps on and come up with some ideas and also your thoughts on days that you can and cannot meet. It would be nice to get together next week. With signs and markings going down on the road we need to get back to looking at a map that is easily used from mobile devices, get a plan for posting on social media and doing social rides, look into partnering with a group to do some ongoing stations on commuter routes like boulders Pastries on the Path ( https://www.boulderfoodrescue.org/potp/ ). Put your thinking caps on and respond! Chip

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Webinar happing now in my office - FW: Meeting Confirmation: Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 16 May '19

16 May '19

Hello Bike Board! If you happened to be downtown at the moment, I’m participating in this webinar in my office for the next hour. You’re welcome to join! -Drew From: National Complete Streets Coalition <meetings(a)meetings.readytalk.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2019 10:03 AM To: John Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Meeting Confirmation: Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018 [cid:b433a68a-7080-4fc3-b188-baf7b83fb4f5@callinfo.com]<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org> Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018 Dear Drew Gatlin, Your registration for this meeting has been confirmed. All of the information you need to join the meeting is below. ________________________________ Login [Register for Event]<https://cc.readytalk.com/partlogin/x9x7usr9stqu> https://cc.readytalk.com/partlogin/x9x7usr9stqu Streaming audio available through your computer. Or you can call in to listen to the audio via your phone [cid:24b70a6c-775a-4c94-8766-1f08121199bf@callinfo.com] U.S. Toll: 303.248.0285 [cid:0f9ad010-deb5-440f-b88d-41854f672b5c@callinfo.com] Access Code: 3355141 ________________________________ Meeting Description: To date, there have been more that 1,400 policies passed nationwide, including 66 policies that were passed in 2018 and which are ranked in The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018. But this is the first time we're using our updated framework<https://smartgrowthamerica.org/resources/elements-complete-streets-policy/> that elevates implementation and equity to grade new Complete Streets policies. While policies have steadily gotten stronger (and scored higher) since we first started ranking policies in 2012, this reworked framework better reflects the need to translate policy into practice and helps makes sure that everyone in a community benefits from Complete Streets. Representatives from three of the communities with high scoring policies will join us to share their experiences and answer your questions. This event is free, but registration is required. Details Date: Thu, May 16, 2019 Time: 01:00 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Host(s): National Complete Streets Coalition Add to your Calendar [cid:da262393-b62c-4b6c-a0ef-9a047a5fe4c5@callinfo.com] Outlook Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/iCalCreation.do?regId=x9x7usr9stqu> [cid:b17cb082-5445-40f4-a0c3-9092da363841@callinfo.com] IBM Notes Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/ibmNotesInfo.do> [cid:d2675cea-dd85-495b-968f-f09a2b71eb03@callinfo.com] Google Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/gcal/r/x9x7usr9stqu> Test Your Computer Test your computer<http://test.readytalk.com/?host=readytalk> for compatibility prior to the meeting. For technical support: Support Center<https://support.readytalk.com/SP/?src=ccemail> [Powered by Readytalk]<http://www.readytalk.com>

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Upcoming Events including Morgantown Bike to Work Day on Tuesday, May 21st 7:30AM-9AM
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 16 May '19

16 May '19

All, Happy National Bike to Work Week! This email contains info about quite a few upcoming bike events around town. Placeholder information about our local observance of Bike to Work Day is below. I'll try and get a flyer made ASAP unless one of you want to whip something up right quick? * Tuesday, May 20th - Morgantown Bike to Work Day at the Spruce Street Farmer's Market Pavilion, 7:30AM-9:00AM. The City of Morgantown and the Morgantown Bike Board will host this year's event in a new location and on a new day! Coffee and assorted pastries/muffins/foods will be available from 7:30AM - 9:00AM with a photo opportunity at 8:30AM. We are working with other local groups to establish a more regular bike commuter support/appreciation program similar to Boulder's Pastries on the Path<https://www.boulderfoodrescue.org/potp/>. We anticipate the first of these to be held in a few weeks on the Caperton Rail-Trail on the patio outside of Wamsley's Cycles / the Seneca Center - stay tuned. If you are interested in helping to host something like this in a location closer to your workplace or to your commute, please give me a shout! Other excellent bicycle-related events happening next week: * Monday (May 20th) - Regional Bike/Ped Plan Public Meeting at the Marilla Center<http://www.boparc.org/marilla-center.html> at Marilla Park, 6-8 pm. Unlike the open-house style meeting in February, this one will be in a workshop format that includes break-out groups gathered around maps. After the initial slide presentation, the focus will be discussion of the preliminary pedestrian and bike network recommendations (closing sidewalk gaps, proposed new mid-block crossings, intersection improvements, better access points to trails and on-street bikeways). Attached is a meeting notice/flier...please circulate far and wide among your friends and colleagues! * Tuesday (May 21st) - Kids' Safety and Fitness Expo <https://www.tourmorgantown.com/events/8th-annual-kids-safety-and-fitness-ex…> at the WVU Student Rec Center Fields, 5-7 pm. This popular community event will include a Bicycle-Rodeo style activity for the young and young at heart hosted by Andrew Hoover of the WVU Science Behind Cycling. Additionally, members of the Regional Bike/Ped Plan Update team will have a table and displays similar to the February open-house event. They'll be available if you feel like talking about the project with event attendees or want to provide additional input to Alta/Stantec and/or MMMPO staff. * Thursday (May 23rd) - Return of the Motown Social Ride<https://www.facebook.com/groups/MowtownSocialRides/> Series at the Spruce Street Farmer's Market Pavilion, 6-8 pm. Meet at 6, ride at 6:30P, be back to the pavilion by 8P. Always a popular event - bring some water, a helmet, a bicycle, and some noisemakers! Like usual this is a go-slow, no-drop ride primarily on city streets with a special focus on cut-throughs and whimsical routes through multiple neighborhoods. Finally, this week is the National Bike to Work Week and this Friday is National Bike to Work Day! Although we won't be hosting anything special, we'd love to see a picture of you riding or your bike in your office, or anything else that you think helps capture the spirit of this week. Send it to me or include the following hashtags on your favorite social media platform: #BikeMorgantown #biketowork #BTWD2019 Ride on! Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image002.png@01D50B4C.E24991F0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Rec Trail Grants- letter of support
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 14 May '19

14 May '19

Good morning Bike Board, I wanted to send you an update on grants I am submitting for this year’s round of Recreational Trail Grants. If interested in writing a letter of support for any or all of these- I can send you a draft. I would need by the end of this week if possible. Ella Under Mon River Trails Conservancy 1) purchase of maintenance equipment, 2) Mon River Trail resurfacing (Little Falls to Opekiska), 3) Deckers Creek Trail Undercut restoration (additional funds for repair just up from Krogers), and 4) Deckers Creek Trail repaving (1/2 mile from Greenbag Road intersection up past Kroger). Under BOPARC Engineering Design only- Forest Avenue Landslide on Deckers Creek Trail (in mile one) Under Star City Additional funds for the Caperton Trail and Rivers Landing Connector Trail This project is having a hard time meeting ADA requirements that the DOH is imposing on it. Plus the landowner (one of the Gabriel Brothers owners) is holding fast to not having it go on any of the Rivers Landing property (this is the location of CVS, Aldi’s, and Golden Corral). This means the entire project will be on DOH right of way under the Star City bridge and rail-trail property as it gets down to the trail. Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Any unused bike racks out there?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 09 May '19

09 May '19

Both Suncrest ES & MS could use one. The day-after bike to school day is so depressing :(

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Check In: Future conflicts in PSB meeting space / time
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 08 May '19

08 May '19

Dear Bike Board, It warms my heart to see the momentum you've generated in Bike to School Day activities. Many kudos to all you ride leaders, parents, and educators willing to take the helm! Due to the imminent PSB construction activities, major constraints are being placed on meetings in the training and conference rooms from now until the end of the year. In the typical bike board meeting time and place, there will be potential conflicts with court and other activities from June until at least December. Although it is not imperative, I highly recommend you all begin to explore another time and/or place that you could meet. The conflicts will be much more severe after WVU is back in regular session. Best, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D504B6.2A3BD1A0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Descending the climbing lane
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 08 May '19

08 May '19

There should be a do not enter (for bikes) at the top of the lane. ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 5/4/2019 7:35:36 AM To: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Descending the climbing lane Bicycle Board Members, Please read message below! Any suggestions for a response and/or action to prevent cyclists bombing DOWN the bicycle climbing lane from colliding with a turning vehicle? This is not the first time Ive heard about non-motorized travelers descending the bicycle climbing lanes at high speed. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Dan Cas a440tooner(a)gmail.com Subject: Frank Gmeindl Date: May 3, 2019 at 6:37:45 PM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Hi Frank Since you are the most knowledgable person I know on the integration of bicycles and motor vehicles I thought I would let you know about a near collision I had with a bicyclist while driving my vehicle on Thursday, 5/2/2019. I was traveling south/uphill on University Avenue, having just passed Daniels Mens Store. As I neared my destination, KStyles hair Salon,across fron Zen Clay, I put on my blinker to turn right. I checked my rear view mirror as I slowed and started right. A bicycle, traving north/downhill in the bicycle lane at about 40 MPH, missed my bumper by inches. At first I thought the bicyclist was just reckless riding, but the more I thought about it I started to wonder if the bicyclist did not understand the proper use of the bike lane. Traffic was stopped in the northbound lane, obscuring the road markings for bicycles. This led me to the question: Do bicyclists think a bike lane is 2 directional, like the rail trail ? So I have a question for you. Are bike lanes clearly and frequently marked "Wrong Way" for those that are traveling the wrong way? Had this collision occured, it would have been very serious, probably fatal. Thanks for all the work you've done over the years to improve integration between bicycles and motorists. Dan Casdorph -- www.casdorphpiano.com "May the fourth be with you"

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May 2, meeting cancelled
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 06 May '19

06 May '19

Hello everybody, I will be out of town tomorrow for the Bike Board meeting, but will be back next Tuesday. We need to get together to do plans for bike to work day. If you have been down by the riverfront park, you know that is a mess with construction going on. It would be nice to do a couple of locations, but with limited people, they would most likely have to be on different days. Put your thinking caps on and come up with some alternative locations. We might catch folks on the plaza by the public safety building as they are headed to campus, we could use the back deck of the Seneca center, possibly in front of the Grind. Let me know when folks are available for a meeting, Hope to hear some ideas and try to finalize some plans next week. Chip

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South Middle School’s passion for biking will only grow with national grant
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 05 May '19

05 May '19

More exciting news for Bike Month! Finally, an actual bicycle curriculum in a Monongalia School: http://wvmetronews.com/2019/05/05/south-middle-schools-passion-for-biking-w… -Jonathan

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bike board address
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 May '19

04 May '19

Hey, Drew, When I try to send a message to the BB, and put bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, autofill in my imail always puts in Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard. I tried to edit the address but can’t. Can you tell me how to stop it from doing that? I get confused as to whether I’m sending a message to you or to the whole BB. Thanks! Frank

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Descending the climbing lane
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 May '19

04 May '19

Bicycle Board Members, Please read message below! Any suggestions for a response and/or action to prevent cyclists bombing DOWN the bicycle climbing lane from colliding with a turning vehicle? This is not the first time I’ve heard about non-motorized travelers descending the bicycle climbing lanes at high speed. Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Dan Cas <a440tooner(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Frank Gmeindl > Date: May 3, 2019 at 6:37:45 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > > Hi Frank > > Since you are the most knowledgable person I know on the integration of bicycles and motor vehicles I thought I would let you know about a near collision I had with a bicyclist while driving my vehicle on Thursday, 5/2/2019. > > I was traveling south/uphill on University Avenue, having just passed Daniels Mens Store. As I neared my destination, KStyles hair Salon,across fron Zen Clay, I put on my blinker to turn right. I checked my rear view mirror as I slowed and started right. A bicycle, traving north/downhill in the bicycle lane at about 40 MPH, missed my bumper by inches. > > At first I thought the bicyclist was just reckless riding, but the more I thought about it I started to wonder if the bicyclist did not understand the proper use of the bike lane. > > Traffic was stopped in the northbound lane, obscuring the road markings for bicycles. This led me to the question: Do bicyclists think a bike lane is 2 directional, like the rail trail ? > So I have a question for you. Are bike lanes clearly and frequently marked "Wrong Way" for those that are traveling the wrong way? > > Had this collision occured, it would have been very serious, probably fatal. > > Thanks for all the work you've done over the years to improve integration between bicycles and motorists. > > Dan Casdorph > -- > www.casdorphpiano.com <http://www.casdorphpiano.com/> > > "May the fourth be with you"

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Van Voorhis Road Project Public Meeting Notice
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 03 May '19

03 May '19

Dear friend, The WV DOH will hold an informational public meeting for the Van Voorhis Rd Project. The location is at EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 677 201st Memorial Highway, Morgantown. The Time is 4:00-7:00 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019. Visit the WVDOH Website at http://go.wv.gov/dotcomment [1]for project information and the opportunity to comment on the project. Comments are due on or before Thursday, June 13, 2019. Attached is the information sheet sent from the WV DOH. Thanks, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia MPO You are receiving this email because you are on the MPO's email list. If you want your name to be removed from the email list, please send a message to jzhang(a)plantogether.org. Thanks. Links: ------ [1] http://go.wv.gov/dotcomment

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Fwd: lead cyclists, timing split caller, needed- Deckers Half, June 1
by Derek Springston via Bikeboard 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

Hey guys, Ella needs some volunteer help with the Deckers Creek Half Marathon. I'd love help her with being a lead cyclist, but I'm out of town on vacation. Can anyone help her out? If so, email her at ella(a)montrails.org Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Date: Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 12:57 PM Subject: lead cyclists, timing split caller, needed- Deckers Half, June 1 To: Shae Strait <shae.strait(a)gmail.com>, Nathan Harlan < Nathan.Harlan(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <dgatlin(a)morgantownwv.com>, Colin Dierman < colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>, < wvuphisher(a)gmail.com>, E. J. Linger <edjelinger(a)gmail.com> Hi Nathan, E.J, Ian, Drew, Shae, and Derek Volunteers Needed! Are you available and willing to be one of our lead cyclists on Saturday June 1 for the Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon? Race start is at 8:30AM so you need to be in Masontown before the runners gather- 8-8:15AM. We normally have 3 lead cyclists to let water stop volunteers know that runners are coming, make sure road crossings are staffed (if not one of you takes over that spot until staffer arrives), and alerts the public trail users to runners if needed. By Morgantown runners are spread out and not an issue much to other trail use. Fastest runners can get to finish in 9:40AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, so you need to know you can be faster :-) Colin- hope you will once again call out the timing splits This race is vital to keeping our rail-trails in good shape and our trail organization ticking. Hope you can help or recruit. Cheers, Ella Contact Ella- ella(a)montrails.org or call 304-692-6782 Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782 -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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meeting this thursday
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Hello board, Sorry for the delay, but my busy time is in full swing. There will be no formal agenda, just discuss the following three items. 1) The "Tour de Sharrows " on Saturday April 20th at Mountaineer Jeep public parking lot, hosted by Country Roads Cyclists 2) Plans for bike month 3) Future of the Bike board See you at the Public Safety building 6:30, tomorrow. Chip

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DOH/FHWA Public Input: Greenbag Road Improvement Project
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

Because calendar invites help us all. Spread it around, eh? More info: https://www.morgantownwv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2763/Greenbag-Public-Meeti…

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DOH/FHWA Public Input: Greenbag Road Improvement Project
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

Because calendar invites help us all. Spread it around, eh? More info: https://www.morgantownwv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2763/Greenbag-Public-Meeti…

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meeting postponed
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 07 Mar '19

07 Mar '19

Hello everyone, We need to get together to discuss the following: Sharrow celebration Bike to work month activities Board member recruitment The MDS Capstone group should be in touch tomorrow and we will see what they have come up with and what work we will have to do. Let me know when everyone would like to meet , days and times available next week so we might try an alternative meeting time that might appeal to more folks. Also, it might not be a bad idea to meet at a different place, possibly Paneras. Let me know what times so we can set up a meeeting time. Thanks, Chip

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Upcoming Council Elections
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Bike Board, If you had the chance to sit down in a room with all candidates for the City Council election in April, what would you ask them? The Morgantown League of Women Voters offers that opportunity. Is anybody on this list a member of the League? If so, could you advise how we could get them to ask bicycling questions to candidates? I’ve only been to one of League of Women Voters candidate forums but for me it was the best venue to see and hear each candidate’s responses to questions that the League moderator asked. This year’s forum presents us the opportunity both to educate and cooperate with both League members and candidates. We should keep in mind that our questions will be competing with others. The forum will probably be held in early March so please reply to all ASAP with any good questions. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] Re: Bike Plan
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

Friends - please go and submit your comments to the interactive map: http://bikewalkmorgantown.com/ That map is filling up with some great comments. You can see all of the comments and who has added them, and "like" or "dislike" them. It's really interesting to see the patterns of input emerging. Go check it out even if you have commented already and click on the icons to see the comments.Enjoy! Christiaan On Monday, February 25, 2019, 1:31:13 PM EST, 4ank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: Don't forget to mark up the interactive map at http://bikewalkmorgantown.com/ with your recommendations to improve Morgantown cycling routes. Just looking at the map today, there sure are a lot more pedestrian recommendations than bicycling recommendations. Which will get the most attention? 4ank On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:20:59 PM UTC-5, 4ank wrote: Kudos to all of you that showed up for last Tuesday's Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning meeting at the Met Theater. More than 70 people participated. If you missed it, you can see the material presented at http://bikewalkmorgantown.com/ . Please at least go to the site and complete the survey there. There's also an interactive map on which you can pinpoint locations and write improvement recommendations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Positive Spin Fundraiser this Sunday @ noon!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

POSITIVE SPIN, MORGANTOWN'S NON-PROFIT BICYCLE COLLECTIVE, IS HOLDING AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER (BIKE SALE) THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 3, BEGINNING AT NOON. PURPOSE: To help cover some of our relocation expenses, and to recoup some of our lost funding sustained while we were closed during February. LOCATION: 195 DON KNOTTS BLVD [1]. Our old location next to the MUB Water Treatment Plant. WHEN: Noon. The event will run either until all bikes are purchased, or until 6pm, whichever comes first. BIKE SALE: There are over 60 bikes, all priced at $20 / each. They include about 30 kids bikes in good to excellent condition, and about 30 adult bikes in varying condition from fair to excellent. Monetary donations at the fundraiser are appreciated, too. Looking forward to seeing you all there! _Note: Our 30 day free stand time policy will not apply to any bike purchases at this event._ Links: ------ [1] https://goo.gl/maps/BGVC3xsZqn52

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Bike Fix-It Locations: Review Suggestions
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Howdy board, We're writing some grants and planning the installation of some fix-it stations around town - maybe 5 or 6 plus one or two at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. See this map<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CU1skAHwqCk2OspnDe0yksRkWsEy9zi6&usp=shar…> for my brainstormed locations. Many of these are not original to me, I'm sure. What are your priorities? -Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D4CF80.DD159650]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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FW: Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Board, Please review and comment on the proposed bicycle parking amenities included in the Hazel Ruby renovations. In short, plans are to install 10 inverted-U style racks for a total of 20 spaces split evenly in two areas. The two areas are shown enclosed in red boxes on the "site materials" attachment. The racks will closely emulate our bicycle storage ordinance - they are a stainless-steel variant of the typical inverted U, though their "vertical" sections aren't exactly vertical and are not parallel. If possible, please limit your review and comments to only the proposed bicycle parking and not the rest of the site. Cheers, Drew From: Emily Muzzarelli Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 AM To: John Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Cc: Paul Brake <pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM Good morning Drew, As discussed, please send the Bicycle Board with a request for comment on the proposed bike rack type and locations at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park renovations. I've attached a site plan and specifications for these proposed bike racks. Please let me know when this can be sent to the Bicycle Board. More product information can be found at this website: https://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Bola-Bike-Rack.aspx Thank you, Emily Muzzarelli, P.E. Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7406 morgantownwv.gov [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<morgantownwv.gov>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Review and Comment: 2019 Paving Plans
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

For the first group I would say that all are good candidates for Sharrows. Baldwin will drop into whatever type of roundabout is chosen for the Univ. Ave/ Collins Ferry Road junction, so establishing bikes there might influence what happens with that design. I used to live on Jones between Grove and North street. Grove is the smoothest connection from Jones to Willowdale. The steep hill up North street from that junction to Jones is pretty sketchy, but definitely necessary to mark North from Jones down to University to make that connection. Cornell is steep, but the best connection from the top of the hill to college ave and right to the downtown campus. All the rest are good choices to connect to other shared lane routes. As for the second group, a lot of these streets connect lower south park to the new bridge to the rail trail and could make a big difference in that area. As for North street, the section from Univ to Jones is necessary. If I was coming from Univeristy up North I might still stay on North to go on out to Willowdale, but if I was coming the other way from Willowdale I would go up Grove, hook back on Jones to north and down to Univ. That hill on North from Grove to Jones is steep, pinched and heavily traveled. East Brockway is a nice connector over to Marilla, I agree getting something in at the top of Falling run will add another piece to the puzzle and maybe get that moving. The last group is probably fine as is. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "John Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 2/20/2019 1:07:29 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Review and Comment: 2019 Paving Plans v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Board, Another chance to comment on an imminent project. What types of facilities (if any) do you all envision on the streets below? Ive split up the streets tentatively included in our 2019 paving plans into three categories: those already present in our spine network, those not present but which maybe should be (according to my judgement), and those not present that probably should remain not on the network (again, according to my judgement). Please review the list of streets below and send me your thoughts. Below the list is a series of related considerations. Note:** indicates both sides on-street parking; * indicates one side on-street parking Included in our current bicycle spine network as significant: **Green *Wilson (Grand to Lyndhurst) **Baldwin *Krepps (not paving, but installation of sidewalk) Evansdale Dr (University to just before where the Zip Cars are parked in front of Bennet Tower) Rawley Ave (Evansdale to Oakland) *Grove St (not in paving plan yet but were advocating for its inclusion) *Cornell (also not in paving plan yet and about the steepest on the spine network) Not included in current spine network but maybe should be: *Kingwood (Deckers Ave to Brockway) **Deckers Ave (Ped Bridge to Kingwood, and maybe all the way to Pennsylvania kingwood to penn has no on-street parking) North St (we are building a sidewalk here) Falling Run (Protzman to dead end, this could be access to Falling Run Trails?) Kirk St (University to Spruce) Spruce St (Kirk to Pleasant St) **East Brockway Ave. (Route 7 to White Ave parking is only near ) Not included in spine network and maybe should stay that way: Listravia Sturgiss St. (below funeral home) Avalon St. Jacobs St. Since we installed the sharrows, we have been hearing from people both within and outside our cycling community that believe they arent going far enough to encourage cycling and the national consensus continues to be mixed on their effectiveness. We havent done any formal studies here so we dont know how they are affecting our environment (Are they increasing the number of cyclists? Are they helping existing cyclists to cycle more frequently or longer distances? Are they increasing motorist awareness? Are they making people feel safer? Are they actually improving measurable safety performance?). We havent received anything but positive reviews of the two bike lanes we installed, both within and outside our community. The cost of both facilities is more than we had anticipated but is roughly comparable and reasonable to include in our plans if warranted. Cost might go down over time as our contractors become used to installing the facilities. Thanks for your time and consideration! -Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409

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Re: [Bikeboard] Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Hello, They have some style over the std inverted "U", the stainless will continue to look good with no maintenance and placement looks good, I think the spacing is a little close, between racks 40" instead of 36" would probably allow better access for locking and retrieving bikes, if a double row was installed, for end to end they show 72" with a minimum option of 48", the 48" option would have significant wheel overlap and make it difficult to get to the second row if the first was next to a wall. RE the racks used by WVU, they were made by Wilson Works and I believe were about the same as the proposed racks at $399 each, considerably more than regular steel that is powdercoated which are about half the cost. Most inverted "U" racks are shorter than you would think and most bikes don't have top tube quite as high as on Frank's Trek or Pinarello. It would be nice to see a ground view of the park so we could get a better idea of some of the surroundings. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "John Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 2/20/2019 9:55:51 AM To: "Marilyn Newcome" mjcycling(a)msn.com, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "Paul Brake" pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov, "Emily Muzzarelli" emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Marilyn, all, Your hunch is correct - the building next to the racks on the left-hand side of the drawing (in the north-eastern quadrant of the site) is a proposed bathroom facility. -Drew From: Marilyn Newcome mjcycling(a)msn.com Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:48 AM To: John Gatlin jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: Paul Brake pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov Emily Muzzarelli emuzzarelli(a)morgantownwv.gov Subject: RE: Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM The racks look good. I assume one location is near the bathrooms. The schematic doesnt label the buildings. Thanks for sending this out for comment and review. Marilyn Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: John Gatlin via Bikeboard Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:34 AM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: Paul Brake; Emily Muzzarelli Subject: [Bikeboard] FW: Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM Board, Please review and comment on the proposed bicycle parking amenities included in the Hazel Ruby renovations. In short, plans are to install 10 inverted-U style racks for a total of 20 spaces split evenly in two areas. The two areas are shown enclosed in red boxes on the site materials attachment. The racks will closely emulate our bicycle storage ordinance they are a stainless-steel variant of the typical inverted U, though their vertical sections arent exactly vertical and are not parallel. If possible, please limit your review and comments to only the proposed bicycle parking and not the rest of the site. Cheers, Drew From: Emily Muzzarelli Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 AM To: John Gatlin jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Cc: Paul Brake pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov Subject: Request for Comment - Bike Racks at HRM Good morning Drew, As discussed, please send the Bicycle Board with a request for comment on the proposed bike rack type and locations at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park renovations. Ive attached a site plan and specifications for these proposed bike racks. Please let me know when this can be sent to the Bicycle Board. More product information can be found at this website: https://www.landscapeforms.com/en-US/product/Pages/Bola-Bike-Rack.aspx Thank you, Emily Muzzarelli, P.E. Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7406 morgantownwv.gov

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Review and Comment: 2019 Paving Plans
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Board, Another chance to comment on an imminent project. What types of facilities (if any) do you all envision on the streets below? I've split up the streets tentatively included in our 2019 paving plans into three categories: those already present in our spine network<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KdzWWW29ZXA3B4ZnTBQgb-ZWwJIHLJRa&usp=shar…>, those not present but which maybe should be (according to my judgement), and those not present that probably should remain not on the network (again, according to my judgement). Please review the list of streets below and send me your thoughts. Below the list is a series of related considerations. Note:** indicates both sides on-street parking; * indicates one side on-street parking Included in our current bicycle spine network as significant: **Green *Wilson (Grand to Lyndhurst) **Baldwin *Krepps (not paving, but installation of sidewalk) Evansdale Dr (University to just before where the Zip Cars are parked in front of Bennet Tower) Rawley Ave (Evansdale to Oakland) *Grove St (not in paving plan yet but we're advocating for its inclusion) *Cornell (also not in paving plan yet and about the steepest on the spine network) Not included in current spine network but maybe should be: *Kingwood (Deckers Ave to Brockway) **Decker's Ave (Ped Bridge to Kingwood, and maybe all the way to Pennsylvania - kingwood to penn has no on-street parking) North St (we are building a sidewalk here) Falling Run (Protzman to dead end, this could be access to Falling Run Trails?) Kirk St (University to Spruce) Spruce St (Kirk to Pleasant St) **East Brockway Ave. (Route 7 to White Ave - parking is only near ) Not included in spine network and maybe should stay that way: Listravia Sturgiss St. (below funeral home) Avalon St. Jacobs St. Since we installed the sharrows, we have been hearing from people both within and outside our cycling community that believe they aren't going far enough to encourage cycling - and the national consensus continues to be mixed on their effectiveness. We haven't done any formal studies here so we don't know how they are affecting our environment (Are they increasing the number of cyclists? Are they helping existing cyclists to cycle more frequently or longer distances? Are they increasing motorist awareness? Are they making people feel safer? Are they actually improving measurable safety performance?). We haven't received anything but positive reviews of the two bike lanes we installed, both within and outside our community. The cost of both facilities is more than we had anticipated but is roughly comparable and reasonable to include in our plans if warranted. Cost might go down over time as our contractors become used to installing the facilities. Thanks for your time and consideration! -Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image003.png@01D4C91D.13A14E40]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Bike Plan
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 11 Feb '19

11 Feb '19

Kudos to all of you that showed up for last Tuesday's Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning meeting at the Met Theater. More than 70 people participated. If you missed it, you can see the material presented at http://bikewalkmorgantown.com/ . Please at least go to the site and complete the survey there. There's also an interactive map on which you can pinpoint locations and write improvement recommendations. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Feb 7 meeting
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Hello everybody, A few quick updates. Drew and I met with four MDS students from WVU todiscuss working on developing a promotional strategy for the new bikeinfrastructure with the goal of having an event in April. This will betheir Senior Capstone project. I saw some of you at the public meetingat the MET Theater last night put on by ALTA, the firm hired by the MPO,City of Morgantown and WVU to work on refining our bike/ped plan. There were surveys at the meeting last night, but they will also beavailable when the site for the project goes live next week. Be sure togo to the site next week, look at the preliminary info and fill outsurveys. Be sure to post info on your social sites to get your friendsinvolved too. I know several folks will not be available for a meeting tomorrow, so wewill cancel. If there is interest in doing a meeting next week pleaselet me know so we can reschedule. It would be nice to get some initialfeedback from our MDS students to review and give them feedback to keepthem from spinning their wheels. I'll be in touch. Chip

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Regional Bike/Walk Plan Open House: Imminent! Presentation at 6:30p tonight
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Howdy board, Wanted to remind you of the open house tonight from 5:30p-8:00p. If you're interested in hanging out with other bike board members and members-to-be, most are planning to attend the presentation at 6:30p and then sticking around afterwards to put in their comments. Chip and I will conduct an impromptu discussion after that to discuss our Thursday general meeting. Hope to see you tonight! -Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D4BD74.B422E9F0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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trail detoured at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Hello all The trail is getting detoured with temporary fencing as construction mobilization starts at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. During construction, there will no longer be parking in the metered lot across from restrooms. Trail will be be routed behind the depot. Please help spread the word. Thanks, Ella Details plus a map of the detour at this link http://morgantownwv.gov/525/HRM-Riverfront-Project <http://morgantownwv.gov/525/HRM-Riverfront-Project> Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Fw: [AllPhilanthropyWV] ANNOUNCEMENT: Highmark Foundation School Grants and Awards Program - PLEASE SHARE
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Friends -Could this funding be used to expand bike to school activities? Let me know if there's a lead that I could help.Deadline March 29th.Christiaan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: laurie(a)ycfwv.org <laurie(a)ycfwv.org>To: "cabildso(a)yahoo.com" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; "jessy.coffman(a)gmail.com" <jessy.coffman(a)gmail.com>Sent: Friday, February 1, 2019, 12:22:35 PM ESTSubject: FW: [AllPhilanthropyWV] ANNOUNCEMENT: Highmark Foundation School Grants and Awards Program - PLEASE SHARE School health/wellness grants available…feel free to share. Laurie Abildso Program Coordinator Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. “YCF” Tanner Building 111 High Street PO Box 409 Morgantown, WV 26507 304-296-3433 www.ycfwv.org From: Paul D. Daugherty <paul(a)philanthropywv.org> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:09 PM To: allmembers(a)philanthropywv.org Subject: [AllPhilanthropyWV] ANNOUNCEMENT: Highmark Foundation School Grants and Awards Program - PLEASE SHARE Good afternoon Philanthropy WV Members, Our member, the Highmark Foundation, has announced their 2019 application process for school grants and awards program. Thank you to Cathy McAlister at Highmark in sharing with us. The announcement is copied below. Please share with your grantees and networks. Wishing you a warmer Thursday evening and Friday, Paul GRANT OPPORTUNITY! Please share - grant level raised this year to $7500. Deadline is March 29th! Please SHARE and encourage schools to apply! Highmark Foundation is pleased to present the School Grants and Awards Program. The goal of the program is to create healthier school environments that experience positive, sustainable and lasting change through comprehensive strategies. The School Grants and Awards Program has a new look and feel with some changes that are intended to make it easier for school to apply for the grants and implement the programs. Now entering the seventh year, the Highmark Foundation's School Grant and Awards Program has provided more than $2.2 million to support schools in communities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia served by Highmark Inc. Schools may apply for a school grant in one of five areas: Bullying Prevention, Child Injury Prevention, Environmental Health, Healthy Eating & Physical Activity and School-Based Health. ALL public, private, vocational high school, parochial and charter schools throughout West Virginia are invited to apply. West Virginia schools are eligible for up to $7,500. The Highmark Foundation Grant and Awards Program applications are available at: https://highmarkfoundationrfp.versaic.com. All applications must be submitted online by March 29th. _________________________________ Paul D. Daugherty President & CEO - PHILANTHROPY WEST VIRGINIA Strengthening Philanthropy in the Mountain State! Email: paul(a)philanthropywv.org Twitter: @PhilanthropyWV 304.517.1450 (O) ~ PO Box 1584, Morgantown, WV 26505 JOIN US for Foundations on the Hill on March 11-13, 2018 in Washington, DC and/or Philanthropy WV's Inaugural CEOs Summit on Thursday, March 21st & Friday, March 22nd at Stonewall Resort For more details, visit HERE! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "All Philanthropy WV Members" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to members+unsubscribe(a)philanthropywv.org. To post to this group, send email to members(a)philanthropywv.org. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/a/philanthropywv.org/group/members/.

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FW: Upcoming Public Meeting
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '19

All, Please review the attachment and announcement below about a meeting to be held next Tuesday evening, Feb 5th, from 5:30-8PM. This is the first in a series of public input sessions to help inform the bike/ped strategic planning process. As we discussed in the bike board meeting last month, we hope that all current bike board members (past members are more than welcome too!) will identify at least one person whom they believe might be interested in serving on the board and bring that individual to this public input session. A final request: please print this flyer and post it at places you frequent or distribute it electronically as widely as possible. Let’s make sure this is a big turnout! Best, -Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image002.png@01D4B701.DB334E50]<http://morgantownwv.gov/> From: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 11:37 AM To: Jenny Selin (C.C. Ward 4) <jselin(a)morgantownwv.gov>; statler4board(a)hotmail.com; gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com; wingsman1(a)aol.com; William Kawecki (C.C. Ward 2) <wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov>; 'Sean Sikora' <ssikora(a)moncommission.com>; dr.hawk(a)comcast.net; Ryan Wallace <rwallace(a)morgantownwv.gov>; jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com; dominick.claudio(a)gmail.com; ron.justice(a)mail.wvu.edu; 'David Bruffy' <Bruffy(a)busride.org>; Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov Cc: 'Rennetta McClure' <rmcclure(a)moncommission.com>; Paul Brake <pbrake(a)morgantownwv.gov>; gmmanager(a)wvgranville.com; Chris Fletcher <cfletcher(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>; 'Richard Wood' <director(a)moncpc.org>; 'Tim Ball' <tball(a)mub.org>; 'Jeff Meadows' <jameadow(a)k12.wv.us>; WBOY News <news(a)wboy.com>; Dominionpost News Room <newsroom(a)dominionpost.com>; DA Newsroom <danewsroom(a)mail.wvu.edu>; sawdustinc(a)comcast.net; 'Maria Smith' <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>; heather(a)greatbritton.net; 'Christiaan Abildso' <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; 'Chip Wamsley' <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>; butch442(a)comcast.net; 'John E. Sneckenberger' <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>; Fouad Shoukry <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>; 'Skiles, Matthew H' <Matthew.H.Skiles(a)wv.gov>; 'William Oliver' <wdoliver(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Meadows, Donald R' <Donald.R.Meadows(a)wv.gov>; 'Mary Thompson' <mary.thompson4(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'matthew' <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>; 'Joe Patten' <Joe.Patten(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Clement Solomon' <csolomon(a)mail.wvu.edu>; donnywwv(a)comcast.net; 'Phil Goff' <philgoff(a)altaplanning.com>; John Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov>; glass.enviro(a)gmail.com Subject: Upcoming Public Meeting Policy Board Members, Please find attached a flyer for the upcoming meeting on pedestrian and bicycle issues to be held on February 5th. We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing this meeting. We will be scheduling additional public meetings including at least one in the Westover area in the near future. The MPO’s consultants will also be conducting the following outreach on February 5th and 6th. February 5th-Outreach to WVU Students table and posters in the Mountainlair Study Steering Committee Meeting-2-4 pm Mountainlair Blackwater Room City of Morgantown Outreach Meeting-Metropolitan Theater-5:30 until 8 pm. Short presentation at 6:30. February 6th-Stakeholder Meetings various times and locations Presentation and discussion with WVU SGA at Regular Meeting Thank you for your assistance in helping us to reach out to the community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. Sincerely, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 243 High Street Room 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 304-291-9571 Office 304-692-7225 Mobile “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” » George Bernard Shaw ” It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.” » W. Edwards Deming

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Meet the Double Threats: Cyclists who code
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 27 Jan '19

27 Jan '19

Positive Spin has been invited to present our software at this Meetup (Transportation Techies [1]) in Washington D.C. Many of their techie presentations would be of interest to the Bicycle Board. Here is an article about their last meetup: https://mobilitylab.org/2019/01/25/meet-the-double-threats-cyclists-who-cod… One of these days, but not immediately (busy with Positive Spins relocation), maybe some of us could schedule a day to carpool up. We could get really creative with such a trip, maybe plan it around a networking or lobbying effort, etc. -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.meetup.com/Transportation-Techies/

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Fwd: Public Meeting on Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, February 5th, Metropolitan Theater
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Hi, All The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is working with Alta Consultant to develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the Morgantown metropolitan area. We will hold a public meeting for this plan on February 5th, from 5 pm to 8 pm. The location is at the Metropolitan Theater on High St, Downtown Morgantown. More information will come later. Regards, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization 243 High Street Courthouse Rm. 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: Partnering with the American Cancer Society
by J.D. Gatlin via Bikeboard 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Board, Please see the meeting announcement below to form a planning committee for a possible 2019 charity ride. Cheers, Drew ________________________________ From: Megan Pitrolo <megan.pitrolo(a)cancer.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1:52 PM To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com Subject: Partnering with the American Cancer Society Hello! My name is Megan Pitrolo and I am the Community Development Manager for the American Cancer Society in Morgantown. I wanted to reach out to you because we are looking to implement a biking fundraiser in the Morgantown area this year. A few individuals who I have reach out to are interested in getting together to help plan it and I wanted to reach out to see if you would be interested in helping, as well. We are going to get together on Monday, January 28th at 6:30 at Terra Café so that we can get some ideas and plans in the works. I would love to hear back from you and get some of your insight, as well! All the best, Megan Megan Pitrolo<mailto:megan.pitrolo@cancer.org> Community Development Manager (304) 223.7378 | f: (304) 296.6172 ________________________________ American Cancer Society, Inc. | North Central Region 122 South High St Morgantown, WV 26501 cancer.org<https://www.cancer.org> | 1.800.227.2345 [https://www.mysocietysource.org/PublishingImages/EmailSig/ACSLogo.png]<https://www.cancer.org/> [donate3.cancer.org]<https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=eoycampaign2018&utm_source=outlook+sig…> This message (including any attachments) is intended exclusively for the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain proprietary, protected, or confidential information. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, copy, or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately.

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Webinar Follow-Up: Another scheduled for Monday (Jan 28th), 3-5p
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hello all! Wonderful time yesterday viewing the FHWA Designing for Bicyclist Safety webinar<http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/training/webinars_FHWA_012319.cfm>. Alex and I had a good time hosting Marilyn, Frank, Christiaan, and Don Spencer in a somewhat impromptu bike board meeting and project status update. Check out this candid photo<https://twitter.com/jagatlin/status/1088079897145294850> of our gathering I posted on twitter, hah! Sorry I didn't get Marilyn in the picture too. We're hosting another webinar<https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=3km908icsk4d&campaign=d6yq…> in the council chambers this coming Monday, January 28th. Thanks to Christiaan for tipping us off to this one: it's about their new playbook<http://playbook.t4america.org/> for "shared micromobility" (which includes those e-scooters we've been talking about for a while). It's put on by Transportation for America, a thinktank and policy group known for promoting ideas such as "smart growth" and multimodal access. Should be a good time. I hope you'll join us this Monday from 3-5pm! We'll probably finish up by 4:30, however, given that the webinar is only 1 hour long. Thanks, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-1411 Cell: Office # forwarded when in the field Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image003.png@01D4B308.55FD9760]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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FW: GoToWebinar - Designing for Bicyclist Safety, Tuesday 1p-2:30p in Council Chambers
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Hello all! Just a reminder that you're invited to view this webinar with us Tuesday afternoon in the council chambers. Cheers, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-1411 Cell: Office # forwarded when in the field Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D4AF45.C6038270]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

All - Damien has kindly reserved the council chambers for us to use to watch this webinar. Anyone interested and free early afternoon on the 22nd is welcome to join us and watch it on the big screen. Best, Drew From: Bikeboard <bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com> On Behalf Of John Gatlin via Bikeboard Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 9:46 PM To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety I'll double check but would love to have anyone who wants to watch the webinar get together in my office. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Bikeboard <bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com<mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com>> on behalf of Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com>> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:31 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety Bicycle Board Members, I think this webinar would be good for us to learn how the FWHA says bicycle infrastructure be designed. I registered for it. If you also plan to participate, please let me know. Perhaps we could find a location to participate together. Could be fun:) Frank Begin forwarded message: From: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu<mailto:blank@hsrc.unc.edu>> Subject: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety Date: January 8, 2019 at 10:04:42 AM EST To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com<mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> Reply-To: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu<mailto:blank@hsrc.unc.edu>> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ae385fc8506278c2e453ab5d/images/c3017f4c-993…] Webinar Announcement Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety Designing for Bicyclist Safety Tuesday, January 22, 2019 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time Register Here<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> Based on a course developed and taught by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this webinar will provide an overview of roadway design strategies and tools to improve bicyclist safety and applicable countermeasures and designs to address safety issues. The session will provide context for considering bicyclists in the transportation system and introduce a range of facility types and treatments. Brooke Struve (FHWA Resource Center) will lead the webinar and spend time responding to questions from attendees. This Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Safety webinar will be delivered by VHB and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center through a contract to provide training and technical assistance to the FHWA-designated Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Focus States and Cities. ________________________________ PBIC offers free, public webinars approximately every month. To register for upcoming webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. Follow the PBIC on Twitter<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and Facebook<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and join the discussion [https://twitter.com/pedbikeinfo?lang=en]<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> [https://www.facebook.com/pedbikeinfo]<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> [http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/index.cfm]<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> ________________________________ Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ________________________________ Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Add us to your address book<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/vcard?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e453ab5d&…> Phone: 1.888.823.3977 Fax: 919.962.8710 www.pedbikeinfo.org<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> If you no longer wish to receive these emails, simply unsubscribe from this list<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. View this email in your browser<https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>

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New Recruitment Flyer... thoughts?
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 14 Jan '19

14 Jan '19

Board, Our City Manager Paul Brake has offered to help recruit for bike board members at tonight's neighborhood coordinating council meeting (7pm in city council chambers). Thanks Paul! If anyone is free around then and open to attending / answering questions, please do so! I downloaded the flyer that you all used to recruit me so many years ago and updated it with some new verbiage and info. Can you review and suggest design/content changes before we distribute further? Cheers, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-1411 Cell: Office # forwarded when in the field Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D4AC2B.C703C030]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Fwd: Re: Morgantown Climate Action Plan
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 12 Jan '19

12 Jan '19

I brought up this initiative at the the December Bike Board meeting. The Climate Action Team is working on their final version at their (nearly?) final meeting, which they will present to City Council. Does anyone have recommendations they would like included? Please study and comment on attached document. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Re: Morgantown Climate Action Plan DATE: 2019-01-11 13:07 FROM: James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> TO: James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> A (nearly?) final meeting of the Climate Action Team will be held Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 PM in Room G-138 South Ag Sciences (conference room). My goal is to finalize a list of recommendations to City Council to present at the Committee of the Whole meting Jan. 29. The attached document is where we are so far. I have copied a lot of stuff people sent me, but have not integrated it yet. The list on Page 2 is the most relevant. Please make recommendations as to which of these are priorities for the coming budget year, which are longer term, and which are actions that the City can incentivize and are worth doing for the residential/commercial sector, but may not be something City Council can directly impose. Feel free to expand the invitation to anyone else who might be interested. Hope to see you there, if not, send me comments. Jim Kotcon ------------------------- FROM: James Kotcon SENT: Sunday, November 25, 2018 8:41:02 PM SUBJECT: Fw: Morgantown Climate Action Plan The next meeting for the Climate Action Team in Monday, Nov. 26 at 5:45 PM. I did not get a room at the Library, so we will hold that in our conference room, G-138 South Agr. Sciences building, on the Evansdale campus. It is accessible a 5-minutes walk from the Engineering PRT station. Parking is free after 5 PM. The main agenda item is to refine and report progress on our list of proposed recommendations tot he City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The attachment from Joe Kanofsky provides some valuable parameters for calculating emissions reductions. See thread below for more info. The ideas we discussed last week include: 1) Implement IAC energy efficiency recommendations. 2) Install LED street lights. (As Joe indicates below, this is probably not a money-saver, but it would more than meet the 28 % target for greenhouse gas reductions from that source.) 3) Provide incentives to malls and large parking areas on private/commercial sites to install LED lighting. 4) Acquire more efficient and cleaner City buses for MountainLine 5) Expand bus routes to reduce auto traffic. 6) Install Park-and-Ride lots to encourage commuters to use bus services. 7) Integrate bikes with buses and rail trail (this needs some clarification) 8) Install solar panels on City facilities. (My Baseline calculation indicates that to displace 28 % of the City's Municipal electric consumption would require 1986 MWh of solar generation. Assuming a capacity factor of 25 %, we would need approximately 900 kW of solar panels. Assuming $2.75 per watt, this would be approximately $2.5 million. The payback time on this is about 40 years, so this is not free.) 9 Have the City provide incentives for green building standards. 10) Convert the City fleet to fuel efficient or electric vehicles. 11) Provide education to City residents and in schools on ways to reduce carbon emissions. 12) Identify cleaner alternatives for small engines (leaf blowers, lawn mowers, etc.) More ideas are welcome, and we will need to prioritize these, as well as develop specific implementation recommendations. We also should think about how to quantify emission reductions to provide realistic estimates. Hope you can join us. Jim Kotcon ------------------------- FROM: Kanosky, Joseph P. <Joseph.Kanosky(a)NETL.DOE.GOV> SENT: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 1:29 PM TO: James Kotcon SUBJECT: RE: Morgantown Climate Action Plan Jim: My thoughts on reducing GHG emissions. Reducing GHG emissions is achieved by reducing energy use produced by fossil energy (coal, oil, natural gas). At NETL I am responsible for tracking GHG emissions by calculating the CO2 emissions from our electric and natural gas usage using the tables provided in the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Tracking in Portfolio Manager document dated August 31, 2009. I have attached this document along with some sample calculations. To achieve the 26% reduction in CO2 will require reducing energy usage in the city buildings. We have some projects identified from Alex's audit work which I am not sure if all of these were implemented that we could achieve the 26% reduction. The LED street lighting we have been investigating may not save the city money but will contribute to reducing the CO2e by reducing the energy usage. We can calculate the projected CO2 reduction based on Alex's energy use reduction for her listed projects and for the LED lighting which Abby's report would have the projected energy savings per fixture. That would give us some idea of how achievable the 26% goal would be so that we could try to identify additional projects if that goal could not be met with Alex's project and the LED lighting. I have attached the Portfolio Manager paper with the kgCO2e/MBTU conversion factors for electric and natural gas. There are also additional conversion factors for indirect GHG emissions. I hope this information helps you with your climate action plan. FROM: James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> SENT: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 7:33 PM TO: James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> SUBJECT: Morgantown Climate Action Plan As you may recall, Morgantown City Council adopted the US Mayors Climate Agreement last year, pledging to meet the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement by reducing the City's greenhouse gas emissions by 26 % by 2026. Council asked the Morgantown Green Team to develop a Climate Action Plan, detailing how to achieve that goal. After several false starts, I want to get that back on track. We will meet Monday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 PM at the Morgantown Public Library in the Second Floor Conference Room. My goal is to propose a reduced set of actions as a menu of something like our "Top Ten Climate Recommendations" for consideration by the City. I will need your help to generate some realistic cost data and estimates of potential reductions in emissions, with the idea that Council and the City Engineering Department can identify the easiest options to choose. Please let me know if you can make this meeting. Alternatively, let me know if you are no longer interested and I will delete you from these messages. Jim Kotcon 304-293-8822 (office) 304-594-3322 (home)

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January Meeting (Loose) Agenda, December Minutes, new email address
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Hello Board! You're among the first emails I'm sending from my new city email address - today was the first day of my new job as our city's Staff Engineer. Hurrah! As you'll read in the minutes from December and as I alluded to in my December meeting email, taking on this job necessitated a change in my relationship to the board. I will remain on the board as the city's representative and I will champion all our existing and future projects. Going forward, I would appreciate if you could send your bike board related emails to this new address: jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov For January, Chip and I's suggested agenda for Thursday is as follows: 6:30-7:30: Introductions, ripe bananas, and board membership recruiting / advertisement discussion 7:30-8:00: WVU Center for Service Learning & Community Outreach student utilization (we have begun a relationship with a multidisciplinary student group to assist us this Spring) 8:00-8:30: MMMPO Bike/Ped Plan updates Please find a draft of December minutes attached and edit / suggest changes as you see fit. Many thanks to our outstanding (and unfortunately departing!) secretary Brian Leary for putting these together. Best, Drew

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Fwd: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike share / Dockless systems info
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

Attached are official documents from Reno, Nevada demonstrating the manner in which this City is handling dockless system. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike share / Dockless systems info DATE: 2019-01-08 15:06 FROM: Reno Bike Project <renobikeproject(a)gmail.com> TO: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> REPLY-TO: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Hi Jim, Good timing--Reno, Nevada City Council is meeting tomorrow and likely approving a franchise renewal with Lime, so I have been able to grab the original, temporary agreement, staff report, and proposed continuing agreement for you to dig into as you please. Reno got ahead of the curve, did an RFP from various bikeshare companies, and has passed regulations that only allowed Lime access to the public right-of-way. The original franchise agreement was made between Lime & 5 partners including the neighboring city of Sparks, Washoe County (which both cities are part of), Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, and the University of Nevada, Reno. Just a bit of background there. I'm not intimately familiar with the program's workings, but if your group has questions, I'm happy to do my best to answer them, or direct you to someone who can. Genevieve, Reno Bike Project On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 11:22 PM Jim D. Mayerstein <jdmayerstein(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all! This is a little off-topic from bike collectives stuff but still in the bike spectrum of things, so here's what's up: > > Mexico City just installed the first technical board for bike share and dockless transportation systems infrastructure and operations management and I'm super stoked to be part of it. Right now we're trying to gather information from other systems around the world on what their regulations are specifically with the dockless bikes and scooters operators. Some of the questions we're trying to find answers for are: > > * What are the requirements for companies that offer these services to operate in your city? > * Do companies have to pay some sort of right to operate in the city? If so, how much is it and how often do you do contract renewal? > * Which are the penalties for companies who don't stick to the rules? > * Do companies have to install infrastructure for their bikes? Given they are dockless, some sort of designated spaces or areas? > * Do companies have to contribute to the bike infrastructure maintenance? > > If you or anyone you know have some info or is willing to chat at some point, let me know! > > Thanks everyone! > > Much love, > > -Jim Mayerstein > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… -- Reno Bike Project Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10am-5pm Thursday, Friday 10am-6pm 216 E. Grove Street Reno, NV 89502 775-323-4488 Donate via Paypal [1] | Follow us on Facebook [2] | Instagram [3] | Twitter [4] Please let us know if you would no longer like to receive emails. ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… Links: ------ [1] https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=D_qF6mTpg7zSdcNlEQVG-p-p4_ekx1PNlvSzjN… [2] https://www.facebook.com/renobikeproject [3] https://www.instagram.com/renobikeproject/ [4] https://twitter.com/renobikeproject

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Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 08 Jan '19

08 Jan '19

Bicycle Board Members, I think this webinar would be good for us to learn how the FWHA says bicycle infrastructure be designed. I registered for it. If you also plan to participate, please let me know. Perhaps we could find a location to participate together. Could be fun:) Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu> > Subject: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety > Date: January 8, 2019 at 10:04:42 AM EST > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu> > > > Webinar Announcement > Upcoming Webinar on Designing for Bicyclist Safety > Designing for Bicyclist Safety > Tuesday, January 22, 2019 > 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time > Register Here > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > Based on a course developed and taught by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this webinar will provide an overview of roadway design strategies and tools to improve bicyclist safety and applicable countermeasures and designs to address safety issues. The session will provide context for considering bicyclists in the transportation system and introduce a range of facility types and treatments. Brooke Struve (FHWA Resource Center) will lead the webinar and spend time responding to questions from attendees. > > This Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Safety webinar will be delivered by VHB and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center through a contract to provide training and technical assistance to the FHWA-designated Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Focus States and Cities. > > > PBIC offers free, public webinars approximately every month. To register for upcoming webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. > > Follow the PBIC on Twitter <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and Facebook <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and join the discussion > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > > Add us to your address book <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/vcard?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e453ab5d&…> > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.pedbikeinfo.org <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, simply unsubscribe from this list <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. > View this email in your browser <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>

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Fwd: Public Meeting-Metropolitan Transportation Plan Tier 1 Project Amendment
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 08 Jan '19

08 Jan '19

Bicycle Board Members, Sorry for the short fuse. Action required tomorrow, 1/9. I just heard of this this morning so I question how “Public” is the meeting. Apparently, Morgantown Industrial Park (MIP) developers want to substitute "improving" access to the MIP for one of the a multi-million dollar Tier 1 projects in the current MMMPO transportation plan which includes at least one project for bicycling improvements. I hope one outcome of the “Public Meetings” will be the re-opening of River Road and making it easier to ride your bike across the intersection with DuPont Rd. The River Road has been a favorite bicycling route of many Morgantowners. Especially in cold weather because you get well warmed up climbing from the river up to the bridge over I-79. And then, there are myriad delightful roads to ride through places like Crown, Booth, Lowesville, Hagans, Arnettsville, Rivesville, Baxter, Fairview, Crossroads, Bula, Blacksville and Fairmont; just to mention a few. Since WVDOH closed River Road after a slip, all that has been inaccessible without riding Rt. 19 which particularly between the Triangle in Westover and DuPont Rd. is dreadful. Also, before doing my homework, it appears that the MIP has become a lay down site for acres of pipe that are probably for a gas pipeline. I can imagine that the gas developers want to be unencumbered in getting those pipes to the pipeline and that may be the main driver for the proposed amendment to make the access a Tier 1 project. I could be wrong. I really have to question how that benefits our Community much less our world’s environment. Let’s continue promoting transportation “improvements” that make bicycling more viable? I’m planning to attend the 4-7 pm tomorrow meeting at Mountain Line in Westover. The meeting on Thursday coincides with our BB meeting or I’d attend that one too. I hope you will. The attachments contain a few details. Frank > >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> From: "Jing Zhang" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net>> >> Subject: Public Meeting-Metropolitan Transportation Plan Tier 1 Project Amendment >> Date: January 7, 2019 at 3:46:00 PM EST >> To: "002" <atwoodwv(a)gmail.com <mailto:atwoodwv@gmail.com>>, "003" <wendell.barry(a)aol.com <mailto:wendell.barry@aol.com>>, "004" <shane.leiggi(a)gmail.com <mailto:shane.leiggi@gmail.com>>, "005" <LordEWalker(a)gmail.com <mailto:LordEWalker@gmail.com>>, "006" <timstephens13(a)hotmail.com <mailto:timstephens13@hotmail.com>>, "007" <Jkite(a)wvu.edu <mailto:Jkite@wvu.edu>>, "008" <Brittany.sovine(a)gmail.com <mailto:Brittany.sovine@gmail.com>>, "009" <Angyelk(a)gmail.com <mailto:Angyelk@gmail.com>>, "010" <andrew.rorabaugh(a)gmail.com <mailto:andrew.rorabaugh@gmail.com>>, "012" <dking56(a)comcast.net <mailto:dking56@comcast.net>>, "013" <laurainmgtn(a)gmail.com <mailto:laurainmgtn@gmail.com>>, "015" <wvfossils(a)aol.com 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<sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com <mailto:sunnybeewv@gmail.com>>, <suzanne(a)deckerscreek.org <mailto:suzanne@deckerscreek.org>>, <syokum(a)gmail.com <mailto:syokum@gmail.com>>, <tfauquier(a)vanguardrealty.com <mailto:tfauquier@vanguardrealty.com>>, <theredmonds(a)comcast.net <mailto:theredmonds@comcast.net>>, <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org <mailto:tlloyd@cityofmorgantown.org>>, <troutguy2(a)frontier.com <mailto:troutguy2@frontier.com>>, <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net <mailto:wm_a_kawecki@comcast.net>>, <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu <mailto:wreger@hsc.wvu.edu>>, <zfowler(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:zfowler@mail.wvu.edu>> >> Cc: <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com <mailto:jingzhangaicp@gmail.com>> >> >> Hi, All >> Happy New Year! The MPO will hold two public meetings on a Metropolitan Transportation Plan tier 1 project amendment. >> >> The first meeting: Training Room, Mountain Line Transit Administration Building, 420 DuPont Road Westover WV, January 9, 2019, 4 to 7 PM. >> The second meeting: MMMPO Offices, Monongalia County Courthouse 243 High Street Room 110, Morgantown, WV, January 10, 2019, 6 PM >> >> The purpose of the meetings will be to review the MPO’s Tier One Priority List with the public and to request comments on the possibility of including improved access to the Morgantown Industrial Park in the fiscally constrained plan. Including improved access to the Industrial Park will require the MPO to remove or reduce funding for projects from the existing fiscally constrained “Tier One” Plan. Attached are informational material for the meetings. >> >> We need your input for the following questions >> · Question 1: >> Do you agree that the MMMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan be amended to include the Morgantown Industrial Park Access Project as a Tier 1 project? >> >> · If you agree, question 2: >> Do you have any suggestions on which tier 1 project(s) be removed from the current Tier 1 project list, to make the amended Tier 1 project category fiscal constraint? >> >> The MPO Policy Board will consider this item at a regularly scheduled meeting on January 17 at 6 PM at the City of Morgantown Council Chambers 389 Spruce Street Morgantown WV. >> >> Questions or comments? Details of the proposed amendments are available at the MPO Office at 243 High Street Room 110 Morgantown WV 26505 or call (304) 291-9571. Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 2019. >> >> Thank you for your attention! >> >> Regards, >> >> Jing >> >> >> >> >> Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND >> >> LCI #4855 >> >> Transportation Planner >> >> Morgantown Monongalia >> Metropolitan Planning Organization >> 243 High Street >> Courthouse Rm. 110 >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org/> >> >> 864.207.0749 (cell) >> 304.381.4363 >> >> " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa >> > > >

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CRITICAL: Positive Spin looking for a new space immediately!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Positive Spin, Morgantown's non-profit bicycle collective, was alerted by their Lessor that their lease is now void and that they have 60 days to vacate by the end of February. The owners of the property decided to sell the property and there is a clause in the lease that gives them the ability to do this in the event of a sale if the lessee is not in the first year of the lease. What this means is that Positive Spin will have to quickly find a place with at least 1700 to 2000 sq ft at no more than $6/sq ft/yr. Positive Spin helps a diverse group of people acquire affordable sustainable transportation, recreation and exercise via bicycles and helps them learn how to maintain their bicycle. If you know about any properties, leads, or solutions, please contact us or email info(a)positivespin.org . -Jonathan

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January 2019 meeting
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 03 Jan '19

03 Jan '19

Hello Board members, As we discussed at the December meeting we are postponing the January meeting until the second Thursday, when everyone is back in town from the Holidays. I will send out the minutes from Decembers meeting tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend and see you next Thursday, Chip Wamsley

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Re: [Bikeboard] Austin dockless report
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 12 Dec '18

12 Dec '18

Interesting numbers. Based on seven months usage, a single scooter would log 45miles/month and a single bike would log 10 miles/month. It would be interesting to see numbers before scooter introduction. I don't see where the 30 times crash rate for bicycles could possibly come from. ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 12/11/2018 7:59:46 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Austin dockless report Wow, these are amazing numbers Frank! Thanks for sharing. On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 7:29 PM Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: Heres an October 11, 2018 report from Austin, TX on their Dockless Mobility Program, http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=307564 Some interesting statistics from April - October: Number of devices in service Scooters: 3,750 Bicycles: 1,200 Miles ridden Scooters: 1,190,900 Bicycles: 85,000 Number of crashes Scooters: 37 Bicycles: 81 Computation: bicycles had 30 times higher crash rate than scooters. None of the scooter crashes was fatal; 1 was life threatening; 16 had significant signs and symptoms and 14 were non-life threatening. During the same time, Austin had Pedestrians: 14 fatalities; 112 injuries Motorcyclists: 5 fatalities; 128 injuries Motor vehicles; 10 fatalities, 2,336 injuries At least in Austin, scooters look like a pretty safe way to get around. Frank_______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- J.D. Gatlin Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Morgantown, WV 26505

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Stansbury & Hodges Hall auction, closing 12/12
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 11 Dec '18

11 Dec '18

Friends -An odd email, but wanted to let you know there's a TON of stuff that could be repurposed currently being liquidated online from Stansbury & Hodges halls. Boatloads of metal shelving, exercise equipment, office furniture, and wacky stuff like the marble - yes marble - shower stalls & benches from the bathrooms. Pretty fun to scroll through the listings. Anyway, I know there are a bunch of creative people on this list that could figure out a 2nd life for many items in garages, bike shops, maintenance sheds, etc...have fun...CLOSES tomorrow, 12/12 at about 5pm: Liquidation of WVU Stansbury & Hodges Halls | | | | | | | | | | | Liquidation of WVU Stansbury & Hodges Halls Online Only Auction Personal property from The Historic Stansbury Hall (Former Field House) and Hodges Hall on... | | |

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Austin dockless report
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 11 Dec '18

11 Dec '18

Here’s an October 11, 2018 report from Austin, TX on their Dockless Mobility Program, http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=307564 <http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=307564> Some interesting statistics from April - October: Number of devices in service Scooters: 3,750 Bicycles: 1,200 Miles ridden Scooters: 1,190,900 Bicycles: 85,000 Number of crashes Scooters: 37 Bicycles: 81 Computation: bicycles had 30 times higher crash rate than scooters. None of the scooter crashes was fatal; 1 was life threatening; 16 had “significant signs and symptoms” and 14 were non-life threatening. During the same time, Austin had Pedestrians: 14 fatalities; 112 injuries Motorcyclists: 5 fatalities; 128 injuries Motor vehicles; 10 fatalities, 2,336 injuries At least in Austin, scooters look like a pretty safe way to get around. Frank

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Rec Trail Grant news
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 11 Dec '18

11 Dec '18

MRTC received two grants at the ceremony yesterday- one for drainage repairs in the Arboretum section of trail. And the other was for lighting in the Wharf District. Also big news for rail-trail work in Fairmont area, Shinnston area, and Preston County for the Cheat River Trail (along Cheat River) and WV Northern Trail (Kingwood). This is momentum for connections on the P2P corridor and beyond! https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announc… Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Re: [Bikeboard] E-scooter pilot
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 10 Dec '18

10 Dec '18

Thanks to Jonathan, Marilyn and Barry for your comments on the document, ReplyToMuzzarelli.docx that we reviewed at last Thursday’s BB meeting. If you would like to make changes to the document, please feel free to use Track Changes and Comments to revise the attached and return it to me. I hope to roll in all your comments and issue a revision this week for your final review. Happy Holidays! Frank > On Dec 10, 2018, at 7:21 AM, Barry Wendell <bwendell(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > > As I said at the meeting, I agree with Frank's idea to have a committee come up with a proposal for Council. My main concernsare: > Safety > Where will they ride? > How accessible are they to less affluent people who don't have a smart phone? > How will they be parked? > How can Morgantown make money licensing these companies? > I would also recommend that WVU students be involved in this committee. Isaac Obioma, the current SGA president, expressed an interest in this on Twitter. > > Barry Wendell > From: Bikeboard <bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com> on behalf of Marilyn Newcome via Bikeboard <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 5:55:17 PM > To: Jonathan Rosenbaum; Frank Gmeindl > Cc: Bike Board > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] E-scooter pilot > > I read Franks suggestions and agree with them. I talked to a friend from Charolette NC where there is an e-scooter program in community. He said they have a good time playing on them. He has never ridden them but they do have fun riding on the sidewalks and green ways. They fly by the pedestrians and that is where the friction is coming in. They don’t have separate paths for them to ride so looks like they are just for fun mostly. > Marilyn > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard <mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> > Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 7:26 PM > To: Frank Gmeindl <mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com> > Cc: Bike Board <mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] E-scooter pilot > > Taking a different spin, the reality is that until the infrastructure is improved or there is a really effective education/encouragement campaign, dockerless electric scooters will not be used where they would have the maximum effect in reducing VMT by cars. > Consider Suncrest, a rather affluent neighborhood with a large percentage of people who work at WVU. I know people who live literally across the road from the Evansdale Campus who refuse to walk across Patteson because of the perception, which is factual, that it is rather dangerous. > It is exponentially safer to bicycle on Patteson than to attempt to walk across it. This Saturday after attending the awesome National Energy Conference at the Law Center, while walking home, I got to experience something that happens on a regular basis in Morgantown. At the intersection of Patteson Drive and University Avenue, when the traffic signal turned red (all 4-ways) and the pedestrian signal indicated it was safe to cross, 1 second later a car blew past me on the right-hand lane in front of me. I am an experienced pedestrian, so I never trust pedestrian signalling, but rather make sure all vehicles have stopped, but I can easily imagine what will happen to people on scooters crossing this road. > However, at this juncture we do not even know how to label scooters in regards to the ordinance, but if they are not considered bicycles, that will definitely limit their ability to be used safely unless there are major safety improvements and/or education/encouragement campaigns for pedestrians (and scooter users). The way that people will actually will use the scooters plays a more important role in this equation, because they will most likely be used on sidewalks, more often than on roads, regardless of any ordinance changes, in the same way that it is now an acceptable practice by many drivers to try to beat the yellow signal to avoid a long wait at the light. > -Jonathan > On 2018-12-03 11:13, Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard wrote: > Chicago did a dockless bike-share pilot in the South Side this summer. This Chicago Tribune article, https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-biz-dockless-b… <https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-biz-dockless-b…> reveals some important points that we should consider in designing our dockless e-scooter pilot. > > We will need a robust education and promotion program. Advocates expect share bike use to be higher in low income neighborhoods than high income neighborhoods but Chicago saw the opposite. While the share-bikes just appeared in low income neighborhoods with little information about them, in the affluent Beverly neighborhood that saw maximum ridership, Martin Joyce of the alderman'a office said, ""We promoted the heck out of it. We did email blasts; we had local media coverage." and "even hosted a meeting at which businesses were encouraged to have bike racks on their properties". > > We will need enough e-scooters that users can easily find one when they need it. An insufficient number of bikes available can make the pilot fail. Four vendors participated. One pulled out because of the limit. > > We should be sure that e-scooters are available on routes that have the least risky roads. Having bicycling infrastructure (or teaching people to ride in traffic) can make the pilot succeed or fail. "...dropping bikes into neighborhoods with major barriers to bicycling alone doesn't get many more people riding," said Kyle Whitehead, spokesman for the Active Transportation Alliance, an advocacy group. "Increasing bicycling requires investing in on-street biking, walking and transit infrastructure, and working with communities to identify and address the biggest local transportation issues." > > "Our residents loved it," Joyce said of the pilot program. He said the ward also is open to electric scooters, which are being considered by the city's Department of Transportation. > > Frank > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard <http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard>

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E-scooter pilot
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 09 Dec '18

09 Dec '18

Chicago did a dockless bike-share pilot in the South Side this summer. This Chicago Tribune article, https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-biz-dockless-b… <https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-biz-dockless-b…> reveals some important points that we should consider in designing our dockless e-scooter pilot. We will need a robust education and promotion program. Advocates expect share bike use to be higher in low income neighborhoods than high income neighborhoods but Chicago saw the opposite. While the share-bikes just appeared in low income neighborhoods with little information about them, in the affluent Beverly neighborhood that saw maximum ridership, Martin Joyce of the alderman’a office said, "“We promoted the heck out of it. We did email blasts; we had local media coverage.” and "even hosted a meeting at which businesses were encouraged to have bike racks on their properties”. We will need enough e-scooters that users can easily find one when they need it. An insufficient number of bikes available can make the pilot fail. Four vendors participated. One pulled out because of the limit. We should be sure that e-scooters are available on routes that have the least risky roads. Having bicycling infrastructure (or teaching people to ride in traffic) can make the pilot succeed or fail. “...dropping bikes into neighborhoods with major barriers to bicycling alone doesn’t get many more people riding,” said Kyle Whitehead, spokesman for the Active Transportation Alliance, an advocacy group. “Increasing bicycling requires investing in on-street biking, walking and transit infrastructure, and working with communities to identify and address the biggest local transportation issues.” “Our residents loved it,” Joyce said of the pilot program. He said the ward also is open to electric scooters, which are being considered by the city’s Department of Transportation. Frank

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Trail Work happening on section of Caperton Trail at the Seneca Center
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hi everyone, Please be aware and share the news- just posted on the BOPARC and MRTC Facebook- Thanks, Ella Trail Users please be aware that recent work near the Seneca Center resulted in the need for some trail repairs. Temporary repairs are being made today in that area. Also, there may be MUB work in the same area tomorrow. Please use caution. We will update with any closures once the extent of the work is determined. Here is link to a photo- https://www.dropbox.com/s/ab4er8p9mbavh2k/2018-12-05%2012.40.24.jpg?dl=0 Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Fwd: Trail Fix and Feast at Black Bear: Tuesday December 4
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 Dec '18

04 Dec '18

Howdy Board, In case you haven't seen this yet (or in case you've forgotten!), join MRTC and friend tonight at the downtown Black Bear to help support our local rail-trails. Cheers, Drew ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Date: Fri, Nov 23, 2018 at 10:58 AM Subject: Re: Trail Fix and Feast at Black Bear: Tuesday December 4 To: Abildso, Christiaan <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Cc: Edwin Parks <edwin.parks(a)gmail.com>, mtravinski(a)boparc.org < mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, mwiles(a)boparc.org <mwiles(a)boparc.org>, johngatlin(a)gmail.com <johngatlin(a)gmail.com>, colin(a)wamsleycycles.com < colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, hbury98(a)hotmail.com <hbury98(a)hotmail.com>, heathermcd12(a)gmail.com <heathermcd12(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley < chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Hoover, Andrew <Andrew.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu>, boneil(a)boparc.org <boneil(a)boparc.org>, kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com < kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, stevo1279(a)gmail.com <stevo1279(a)gmail.com>, ccoombs(a)tourmorgantown.com <ccoombs(a)tourmorgantown.com>, RFinch(a)tourmorgantown.com <RFinch(a)tourmorgantown.com>, Wings Man < wingsman1(a)aol.com>, pamela(a)cubberly.net <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, jjames(a)downstreamstrategies.com <jjames(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, matthew < crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, laurainmgtn(a)gmail.com <laurainmgtn(a)gmail.com>, recreationdesk(a)boparc.org <recreationdesk(a)boparc.org>, Jennyformorgantown(a)gmail.com <Jennyformorgantown(a)gmail.com>, rick(a)wvlandtrust.org <rick(a)wvlandtrust.org>, info(a)morgantownrunning.com < info(a)morgantownrunning.com>, pam(a)newsouthmediainc.com < pam(a)newsouthmediainc.com>, strough.jo(a)gmail.com <strough.jo(a)gmail.com>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)gmail.com> Good morning all, Attached is the Flyer for Trail Fund-raiser at the Black Bear (downtown). I will swing by and post at the Seneca Center and at both Black Bear Burritos. If you have a spot to post one, please do. Cheers, Ella (if you want me to provide a color version- happy to get you one) Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782 -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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December General Meeting: Agenda & Read-Aheads Attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Howdy Board, Voting members in particular-- if you haven't filled out this doodle poll <https://doodle.com/poll/v78kc2h55si7ki8d> yet, please do so! You'll find the agenda and some read-aheads attached. - The current member list is included to get your wheels turning about where we need to go for members (spoiler: many places!). Keep in mind that we'll probably be losing two voting members in the next month. - The scooter memo will probably be drafted and distributed again before Thursday's meeting. Although my name is at the end of the document, I'll have you know that Frank wrote this entire thing based on all our comments. He's incredible! - The rest of the attachments are related to the "new infrastructure education" agenda item. They are a selection of related documents we've generated in the past that we might want to include or use for inspiration. See y'all next week - same bike time, same bike place. -Drew P.S. Anyone remember our draft new website that Jing put together? Check it out! It's so rad! https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Request for Permission: Elections in January?
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Nov '18

27 Nov '18

Dear Board, First, please send agenda items for next week's meeting by this Thursday. Second, fill out this poll <https://doodle.com/poll/v78kc2h55si7ki8d>, please. Will you consent to elections in January? More info below: Consider this email an impromptu, virtual meeting where we vote on something: I propose that we hold elections for all leadership positions in our January meeting. For some time I've indicated to many of you that I believe we would benefit from new leadership. Setting a deadline for elections might help encourage us to find viable candidates in a swift manner. Additionally, our secretary has recently taken a position that requires him to tender his resignation past the December meeting (congrats on the job, Brian!). I will not be running again for the chair position, though I do intend to remain involved with the board if y'all will have me! I believe we should put the vice chair up for a vote too, but I also think we should allow Chip to run for it again (if he wants to). Finally, I will suggest in our meeting next week that we schedule elections every January. Right now, I would like your permission to host elections in January. If you grant this, I will begin advertising for new members and leadership via social, print, and other media. I recognize that there are a variety of other tactics that we could use to address our impending leadership gap, so if you do vote "no" on my proposal in the doodle poll, please send me an email and let me know if you have other ideas. Please vote ASAP. Many thanks! Drew p.s. I'll prepare my resignation letter as soon as I can. Suffice it to say, I value and respect all of you. I believe we have achieved some amazing things over the past three years and I have grown more than I can describe in this position, for which I am eternally grateful. -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Fw: TRAIL FIX & FEAST AT THE BLACK BEAR (next Tuesday)
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 27 Nov '18

27 Nov '18

I hope everyone has seen this...and that we'll see you there next Tuesday!Christiaan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Monongahela River Trails Conservancy <ella(a)montrails.org>To: "cabildso(a)yahoo.com" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018, 8:07:17 AM ESTSubject: TRAIL FIX & FEAST AT THE BLACK BEAR Proceeds benefit emergency repairs to the Rail-Trail | | | | Click hereHaving trouble viewing this email? | | | | | | | Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in my company. Don't forget to add our email address to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mon River Trails Conservancy eNews | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | November 26, 2018 | | | | | Trail Rail Fix & Feast at Black Bear | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Enjoy the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails | | The Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization founded in 1991 to acquire, develop, and manage the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trail system in North Central West Virginia. MRTC manages these trails for non-motorized use, primarily walking, jogging, cycling, and cross-country skiing, and creates and promotes opportunities for recreation, tourism, economic development, historic preservation, healthy lifestyles, and environmental conservation. To Learn more, Donate or Become a Member Click Here. | | | | | | | Trail Fix & Feast at Black Bear (Downtown) | | December 4th from 5-10 PMProceeds benefit emergency repairs to the Rail-Trail | | A percentage of your food and beverage purchase will go towards repair work on the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails. The rail-trails had over $50,000 in damages from landslides and wash-outs from a year filled with rain and storms. Live Music- 6:30-9:30 PM Chris Haddox, Jamie Lester, and Michael Reynolds 50/50 Raffle...with Chances for Winning at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM Beer Chestnut Brew Works donated a 5 sixtel (small keg) of Beer for 100% of sales going to the Trail Work. A nice way to "Cheer" the Trail and give back while supplies last. | | | | | Ella Bellingella(a)montrails.org304-692-6782 MRTC Board Meetings The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (300 Spruce Street) in small conference room. The public is encouraged to attend. | | | STAY CONNECTED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Monongahela River Trails Conservancy, PO Box 282, Morgantown, WV 26507 | | | SafeUnsubscribe™ cabildso(a)yahoo.com | | Forward This Email to a Friend | Update Profile | About our service provider | | Sent by ella(a)montrails.org in collaboration with | | | | | | | Try it free today | | | | | | |

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November Minutes; please send Frank your thoughts on e-scooters ASAP
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Hello all! Please find our draft November minutes attached if you have suggested changes to the minutes please pipe up before end of day tomorrow (Friday). Frank will draft a memo outlining the board's position on e-scooters by the end of next week -- there has been quite a bit of chatter about this in a variety of venues, so if you want to weigh in here please synthesize your thoughts and forward them to Frank as soon as practicable. Reading material, if you're interested: https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2018/08/is-it-time-to-rethink-what-a… https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/700916 https://www.wired.com/story/shared-electric-scooters-rolling/ http://www.governing.com/columns/transportation-and-infrastructure/gov-scoo… https://usa.streetsblog.org/2018/08/30/the-most-compelling-evidence-for-e-s… If you have a strong reaction one way or another, I urge you to sit with it and try to see why you have that reaction and think through it. Thanks! Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Fwd: Schooter issues
by Bill Kawecki via Bikeboard 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

FYI -------- Original Message ---------- From: Jim <james-craig(a)comcast.net> To: Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net> Date: November 7, 2018 at 3:27 PM Subject: Schooter issues Bill, I believe I saw something about Council discussing whether to allow a company to rent scooters in downtown Morgantown. I just returned from Austin Texas where these things were being used a lot. The Univ. of Texas campus is very near downtown like our main campus is here. Folks of all ages were using them, but mostly students. They were being used on sidewalks as well although I am not sure I would recommend it as the students were not always respectful of pedestrians. Interesting idea however. Cheap, quiet and quick,and takes up little parking area. You might check with the City of Austin and see how they transitioned to their use before moving on this request. Jim Craig

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General Meeting: Tomorrow! November 1st
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Nov '18

01 Nov '18

Howdy Board, Tomorrow we'll get together and discuss a few things, primarily e-scooters. Perhaps you've read the paper today? See the attached memo that was generated by city staff. We will continue our discussion of some previous, open projects: 1) The Spine Network (development and review) 2) The sharrows / bike lane celebration (contact Chip) 3) The bike/ped facilities closure policy 4) Board member recruitment We might have updates to give on: 1) Hazel Ruby McQuain Park 2) The Regional Bike/Ped Plan process See you tomorrow! -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Fwd: Help with a statewide interest survey for WVCC
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

Howdy Bicycle Board, You may have received notice of this short survey from someone else already. If so, consider my forwarding this to you as a reminder to complete it. If this is the first time you're seeing it, I want to strongly encourage you to set aside some time to fill it out. Your answers will help guide our colleagues who work on a statewide level. Best, Drew ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 11:52 AM Subject: Help with a statewide interest survey for WVCC To: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Marc Glass <glass.enviro(a)gmail.com>, Mary Wimmer <mwimmer(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Rick Landenberger < rick(a)wvlandtrust.org>, Kelly R. Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Friends - As I've mentioned to a few of you, through my service as VP of the board of WV Connecting Communities (more info below), I've been working to help our group try to expand our membership and fund our work. We've done well on a shoestring thus far, and I'd like to see us continue. One thought we've had is to judge the interest of trail, outdoor/bike retail, advocacy, race event, and other groups for "group" memberships to serve as policy advisors to our group. We are structured as a 501(c)(3) with the IRS so we can lobby up to 20% of our effort, but may have to change to a 501(c)(4) "Social Welfare Organization" if we want to focus more on lobbying. I'm asking if you all will complete a very brief online poll and also share it with your statewide networks to assess statewide interest in expanded membership as described below. It's literally 5 or 6 questions, taking ~5 minutes at most, I hope. The link is https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vu5RihB6sQQRMx The introductory letter is: "West Virginia Connecting Communities is a statewide nonprofit advocating for more bicycling and walking possibilities. Formerly the WV Cycling Association, we restructured in 2013 to be able to lobby on behalf of advocates interested in broader walking and bicycling needs. Since then, we have been able to successfully lobby for policy change (e.g., 3 foot passing law) and hold the first two WV Bicycling Summits in 2016 and 2017. We are looking to expand our membership and embrace a role to support a broader array of outdoor interest groups including walking, bicycling, and hiking advocacy, non-profit, and industry groups in addition to individual members. To that end we would like to understand more about your group, organization, or business. We appreciate your time in filling out a few questions on the following pages. This should take less than 5 minutes of your time. Feel free to contact Christiaan Abildso, Vice President of the WVCC Board ( cabildso(a)yahoo.com), Dennis Strawn, President of the Board ( dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com) or Kasey Russell, Executive Director ( russell.kasey(a)gmail.com) for more information." Thank you all! Christiaan -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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bike rack at post office
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Hello Drew and all, Yesterday at the post office I witnessed a cyclist who was not allowed to bring his bike inside the Post Office but also had no place to lock it up outside the post office. He did just prop it up against the building and wait in line. I know that the post office leases the space from a private developer and that they are unlikely to be willing to install a bike rack even if it was given to them. Just the same, I thought I would relay to the Bike Board the need and perhaps you have some ideas of how to get one put in there. Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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September Minutes / Outstanding Projects, October Meeting Postponed, Call for New Members
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

Hello Board! We had a lovely meeting in September. For a large part of that meeting, Frank facilitated a brainstorming session about our Bike Spine Network map. See minutes and detailed notes about that session attached. Send comments or corrections to the minutes to briankleary(a)gmail.com Chip and I decided to postpone our October general meeting at least one week, and we may end up canceling it altogether. In place of the general meeting next week, we urge you all to organize help advance some of the projects below. Perhaps you could even gather a subgroup and meet during our usual meeting time? 1) Develop the spine network review process (needs a leader) 2) Set a date and plan the sharrows / bike lane celebration (contact Chip) 3) Help draft the bike/ped facilities closure policy (contact me) 4) Explore areas of town underrepresented by spine network (contact Chip) 5) Help recruit new members to the board (contact me) This last one is vitally important at this juncture. We've graduated quite a few members over the past year and we are likely to graduate a couple more soon. We need an influx of new (or returning) members willing to spearhead projects and help keep our momentum. The MMMPO is about to hire a consultant for a bike/ped plan update and that will mean that A LOT of things will be asked of the board. If you have any ideas about how we can best grow (or keep) our membership, please send them my way! Maybe we need to have a recruitment fair? Maybe we should contact all the other boards and have a *Morgantown Advisory Boards Extravaganza* where we all work to fill our membership? Thanks! Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Re: [Bikeboard] Winter Riding Report
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

interesting read, FYI we have 50% off sale on studded tires in stock ! Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 9/11/2018 12:53:51 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Winter Riding Report 9 out of 10 participants agree Winter riding is fun Not that I think we need to have a City program giving out studded tires in Morgantown, however, this attached report is a very interesting read. Weather definitely is a barrier to many people in the Morgantown area in their choice to go out bicycling. -Jonathan

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Winter Riding Report
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

9 out of 10 participants agree "Winter riding is fun" Not that I think we need to have a City program giving out studded tires in Morgantown, however, this attached report is a very interesting read. Weather definitely is a barrier to many people in the Morgantown area in their choice to go out bicycling. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Deckers Creek Trail- Utility Work Tomorrow (Wed. Sept 12)- between mile 2 and 3
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Please be aware and spread the word- Thanks, Ella UTILITY WORK ON SECTION OF DECKERS CREEK TRAIL TOMORROW, Wed. Sept. 12 from 8AM-8PM. The rail-trail will remain OPEN but there will be utility work along the trail between mile 2 and mile 3 (Greenbag Road intersection to Eljadid / Carnegie Streets) through Sabraton. Please slow down, be cautious and alert to workers in this area. Posted on- https://www.facebook.com/monrivertrails/ Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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2019-2022 Paving and Bike Projects
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 07 Sep '18

07 Sep '18

Good Afternoon, In reviewing the mapping from last night: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1KdzWWW29ZXA3B4ZnTBQgb-ZWwJIHLJRa&… with the 2018-2022 Paving Plan mapping: https://morgantownwv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1987/2018-2022-Paving-Plan-Map… I made general observation of potential bike facilities that could be installed with paving projects. That document is attached to this email. I also looked at the 2023-2027 data, and established the following Bicycle Board identified infrastructure routes in the City of Morgantown that will not receive planned improvements by Fall, 2027. These roadways/corridors are as follows: Fairfield Street Stafford/Western Connector Congress Eastern Connector Western Avenue Koontz Avenue to Mountaineer Station Dogwood Avenue Keyser/Braddock Connectors Maddison Avenue Twigg Street Leonard Street Hayes Street Carnegie Street Luckey Street Mountaineer Middle School connections Terrace Heights connections WVU connections WVDOH connections I will have more information at next month's Bicycle Board meeting. Thanks! John Whitmore Planner III City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7431 morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/> [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/>

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Read-ahead for Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

Dear Bicycle Board Members, We’ll finish Thursday’s meeting a lot quicker if everyone shows up already familiar with the map at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KdzWWW29ZXA3B4ZnTBQgb-ZWwJIHLJRa&usp=shar… <https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KdzWWW29ZXA3B4ZnTBQgb-ZWwJIHLJRa&usp=shar…> . It shows a preliminary complete bicycle infrastructure for Morgantown. GO AHEAD. OPEN IT NOW! :) You’ll have to zoom in to see detail (click the + sign in the lower right corner). The map has 11 layers that you can turn on or off by clicking the check box beside each layer’s name. The layers are: - Proposed Climbing Lanes - Proposed On-Road Bike Routes - Unconventional On-Road (or in Parking Lot) Routes - Proposed Off-Road Paths / Trails - Unavoidable State-Owned Routes - Useful Points of Interest - Parking Mousing over the items in any lay that you’ve turned on will “light up” the items in that layer. If you’re like me, once you’ve explored the map this far, nobody has to tell you to dig deeper! You’ll find yourself zooming in and out and navigating around to see what’s all there. Then, when we all show up for Thursday’s meeting, we’ll be ready to start working together to make this a reality! Frank P.S. Drew spent countless hours creating this map starting last November after he, Chip, Jing and I worked on identifying bike routes to be signed. As you know, the BB has been working on maps, markings and signs for more than 10 years and this is the first look that expands beyond the roads and the rail trail.

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September Agenda
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Sep '18

01 Sep '18

Dear Board, Hope you're staying cool during this extended summer! Please review our agenda for September, attached. You'll probably get a follow up email from Frank with some read-aheads for his agenda item (the Bike Spine Network) and you might get another follow up from me regarding my agenda item (the facility closure policy). Have you ridden the new bike lanes yet?? What a dream. 1000% thanks to Alex, Damien, and the municipality for making these a reality. -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Fw: FW: Trail fence work on Deckers Creek Trail in city limits
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

FYI... Some Trail users are ignoring signs and tearing down construction tape across the trail. Please help spread the work and encourage people to ride elsewhere. ATTN TRAIL USERS: The following trail closures will be happening in the next two weeks in order to deal with erosion/culvert issues and replace fencing related to those issues. * August 27th, 28th, 29th - There will be a closure between Valley Crossing and Stanley's Spot Dog Park on the Decker's Creek Trail. * September 4th, 5th, 6th - There will be a closure between Valley Crossing and the bridge near the parking garage toward HRM Park on the Decker's Creek Trail. We apologize for any inconvenience. These temporary closures are for the safety of our trail users as we will be operating equipment and unloading materials and supplies on the trail. https://www.facebook.com/BOPARC-245644689674/ Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Re: [Bikeboard] Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown
by Jesse Heady via Bikeboard 15 Aug '18

15 Aug '18

Agreed! I called earlier today and spoke with Carol re getting this on the agenda with Paul Brake and the NCC. I owe her an email summarizing this and will send that out before COB today. Thanks all and I look forward to speaking with you all more Aug 13 and Sept 10 if not sooner. Jesse On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM Stanley Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > I agree and look toward the discussion. > > Make it a great day! > Stan Cohen > 304-685-4671 > > On Aug 1, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > This would be a good topic to discuss at the Neighborhood Coordinating > Council meeting, at City Hall the next meeting is Monday, September 10. We > will be able to involve all of the neighborhood associations in the > conversation. > > On July 30, 2018 at 9:43 AM Jesse Heady <jesse(a)heady.name> wrote: > > Matthew, > > Thank you for your reply and support. In the many discussions I've had > with different groups and leaders about this topic, the DOH control of city > streets seems always to come up as a concern. We're aware of that one in > particular and sensitive to permits only being granted for 2-3 hour spans > for state controlled streets and roads. I believe it's feasible to > accommodate routes that are managed by the city and extend timeframes for > an event well beyond a 2-3 hour window. > > Additionally, the Atlanta Streets Alive events that I referenced is a good > example of community unity where different neighborhoods host the event in > rotation. In other words, we might approach the neighborhood associations > of neighborhoods adjacent to downtown to hold events on their streets and > would likely have less restrictions than with the DOH example for downtown > streets. That said, I am volunteering myself to be work with DOH to > establish routes that would take over state controlled streets. > > If there is an upcoming Pedestrian Safety board meeting we could use 15 > mins to discuss this with the board and public, that would be wonderful. > I've also received a similar invitation by the Health and Wellness > Commission on Aug 13 which I plan to attend and present. > > Ella, > > Thank you! I love this idea as anchors for a route. I'm compiling some > notes and responses today around the overall open streets proposal, and > would like to reach out for more details if you have time. We may be able > to combine this with similar feedback received for specific pedestrian > route proposals that are being drafted. > > > Sincerely, > > Jesse > > (404) 314-9787 > > > > > On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 9:25 AM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> wrote: > > I will just throw out a possible date and event- > > International PARK(ing) Day > > When:September 21, 2018 > Location:worldwide > Around the globe, people are celebrating the international PARK(ing) Day, > an initiative to promote re-thinking of public space. It always takes place > the 3rd friday of september. The idea is to transform parking lots into > parks, playgrounds, BBQ parties, gardens...Grey parking places are beeing > transformed into a liveable and creative space. > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > http://montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > On Jul 30, 2018, at 1:56 AM, matthew < crossnyc(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Greetings, Matthew Cross of the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board here. > Thank you Jesse for volunteering towards this effort. With attempts in the > past the biggest hurdle is WVDOH control of the primary downtown streets. > They have been reluctant to close off vehicular traffic. But we can come > up with another attempt or different plans entirely as we have some great > creative minds to work with. I have a flexible schedule so just let me > know of any meeting plans. The Ped Board could also host you at one of our > meetings to get things started. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Jesse Heady <jesse(a)heady.name> > *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2018 10:16 AM > *To:* traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu; Vicki.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu; > clement.solomon(a)mail.wvu.edu; mwiles(a)boparc.org; ella(a)montrails.org; > kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com; jessicaharmening(a)gmail.com; cabildso(a)yahoo.com; > Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu; frn(a)unitedwaympc.org; daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu > ; crossnyc(a)hotmail.com; billregernash(a)gmail.com; wellwvu(a)mail.wvu.edu; > barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com > *Cc:* Jonathan Rosenbaum; Drew Gatlin; J.D. Gatlin; > rwallace(a)morgantownwv.gov; Bill; Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown > > Hello, > > I’ve recently met with the Morgantown Bicycle Board at their July 12 > meeting regarding promotion and advocacy for Open Streets style of events > in and around the Morgantown area. We had a very positive discussion about > the potential we have in Morgantown for recurring events focused on bicycle > and other pedestrian traffic in downtown and surrounding neighborhood > streets. We also covered a number of previous discussions and individuals > who have been instrumental to bringing this topic up in the past and > understand this is not a new concept, and would like to work together to > build a broader coalition. > > I've been collaborating with Jonathan Rosenbaum of Positive Spin in the > interim and your name or your group has come up as a potential partner and > advocate for a broader coalition in the Morgantown area. We need your help > to build support and organize a formal working group to bring an Open > Streets event series to Morgantown and surrounding neighborhoods. > > > We have a very vibrant, strong, and growing community in Morgantown. Open > street style events have the potential be great attractions for local and > regional participants of every age group and interest for all pedestrian > traffic on open streets. They also reinforce other working group efforts to > bring unity between communities through arts, small business, and community > collaboration while highlighting individual neighborhoods and commerce > downtown. > > These points are the focus for discussion with you and/or your group at > your next regular meeting, or a time where we can all meet to discuss as a > group: > > > > - Develop a plan for community-based, organized and executed bicycle > and foot traffic public events mirroring larger city events like Atlanta > Streets Alive and Open Streets Pittsburgh to include: > - > - Daytime, multi-part community rotating street festival that > encourages pedestrian foot traffic, bicycling, and skating with vendors and > businesses on city streets and neighborhoods > - Evening time pedestrian course with emphasis on community > interaction, connection of neighborhoods, artistic expression and movement, > and light-based decoration of bicycles and other creative lanterns or > devices -- rail trail is an obvious and non-intrusive option > - Examples of inspiration: Atlanta Streets Alive > <http://www.atlantastreetsalive.com/>, Atlanta Moon Ride > <http://atlantamoonride.com/>, and OpenStreetsPGH > <http://openstreetspgh.org/> > - Project framework: Open Streets Project > <http://openstreetsproject.org/> > - Develop strategies to over come challenges in permitting/budget > and other area, align to existing events and working groups, sponsorships > through leading entities in our region, promotion and advocacy > partnerships, and understand how and what is possible to achieve these > events on a regular cadence > > In the examples linked above, these types of events are proven to draw > crowds and attention, and bring interconnected communities closer together. > Now is the time for Morgantown to adopt more of these events, to compliment > and expand upon the success of events such as Kids Day downtown. Events > like these also reinforce the positive message of being green through > cycling, reinforcing pedestrian traffic in high volume vehicle areas, and > highlight the need for pedestrian safety in a positive and interactive > setting. This last point is especially important given deadly accidents > involving pedestrians in the last couple of years in Morgantown. > > We are working to carry the same message to other board meeting(s), > groups, and leaders to solicit a broader coalition of stakeholders. I'm > offering my time as a volunteer citizen interested in reinforcing positive > and deliberate progress for this and other initiatives in Morgantown > through organization, advocacy, writing, web development, and any other way > I can be of service. I hope we can count on your own passion and advocacy > to join our initiative to make this vision a reality for Morgantown. > > I also ask that you please freely share this message with your colleagues > as we work to further expand education, understanding, and support for this > initiative. There may be individuals or groups that were missed in this > initial phase of communication; this was not intentional and we want to > ensure every group who wants to contribute, or who may be an invaluable > partner, to know they are welcome and encouraged to participate. > > Thank you! I very much appreciate your time and attention to these items > in this unsolicited and lengthy email, and I very much look forward to your > feedback, and meeting with you to organize and bring this shared vision to > a reality. Our next steps are scheduling time to meet and discuss the items > above in more detail. Thank you in advance for your reply with your > availability to meet. > > > Sincerely, > > Jesse Heady > > jesse(a)heady.name > (404) 314-9787 > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Focus Group Survey (Closes August 15) on Bike/Ped Crossing Facilities
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Well worth taking to look at other bike-ped-car situations ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 8/13/2018 6:23:21 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Focus Group Survey (Closes August 15) on Bike/Ped Crossing Facilities Howdy Board! Have you seen the new bike lanes starting to take shape on University and Richwood? Are you getting excited or what?? Finally some infrastructure! Infrastructure isn't everything -- but it sure is visible. Speaking of infrastructure, the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is soliciting input on bike/ped crossing facilities at alternative intersections. They're looking for participation from pedestrian and bicycle advocates, bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee members, bike shop owners, bike club members, transportation professionals, and local orientation and mobility specialists. If you would like to participate in the survey, please click this link. The survey will take between 10 and 40 minutes to complete. The survey closes on August 15, 2018. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others in the community who may be interested in participating or contact Shannon Warchol at sewarcho(a)ncsu.edu with contact information of those individuals. This survey is part of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program's efforts on 07-25: Guide for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Alternative Intersections and Interchanges led by Kittelson and Associates, Inc. Best, Drew -- J.D. Gatlin Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Morgantown, WV 26505

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Focus Group Survey (Closes August 15) on Bike/Ped Crossing Facilities
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Howdy Board! Have you seen the new bike lanes starting to take shape on University and Richwood? Are you getting excited or what?? Finally some infrastructure! Infrastructure isn't everything -- but it sure is visible. Speaking of infrastructure, the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is soliciting input on bike/ped crossing facilities at alternative intersections. They're looking for participation from pedestrian and bicycle advocates, bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee members, bike shop owners, bike club members, transportation professionals, and local orientation and mobility specialists. If you would like to participate in the survey, please click this link <https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emxCRttZ344lTet>. The survey will take between 10 and 40 minutes to complete. The survey closes on *August 15, 2018.* Please feel free to forward this invitation to others in the community who may be interested in participating or contact Shannon Warchol at sewarcho(a)ncsu.edu with contact information of those individuals. This survey is part of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program's efforts on *07-25: Guide for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Alternative Intersections and Interchanges <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fapps.trb.org%2fcmsfeed%2…> *led by Kittelson and Associates, Inc. Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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abandoned bikes
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

Good morning Does anyone have a large enough vehicle to pick up 4 bikes (with no seats) and take them to Positive Spin? They seem to have been abandoned at the bike rack at Van Voorhis Trailhead. Any help is greatly appreciated, Ella Here is the newest info from Chief Deputy Kisner on August 2- I had a deputy check these bikes a couple days ago. He couldn't find any serial numbers on them, but said that the seats from all of them had been removed. The folks from the Morgantown Bike Board may be correct. It just seems strange that anyone would just leave bikes there over such a long period of time. We CAN'T confirm they've been stolen, so at this point, we can't take them. One suggestion is, have your maintenance folks lock them up and see if you get any calls from the owners. If so, let them know the bike racks are for everyone to use, not just for them to keep their bikes in. Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Bike, most of it mine, found
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Many thanks to Capt McCabe & the MPD for finding my bike. Handlebars, brake levers, bottle cages & wheels swapped out, stickers added, components painted. Call MPD if your bike has been pilfered. They are finding a lot of bikes & components lately. My bike now has 27.5" wheels, if anyone wants them. Photos attached.Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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August General Meeting: Tomorrow! Agenda attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Aug '18

02 Aug '18

Howdy board, Hope your July has been swell and full of bike riding! Please find the agenda for our meeting tomorrow attached and send any potential ripe bananas my way. Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown
by Jesse Heady via Bikeboard 01 Aug '18

01 Aug '18

Hello, I’ve recently met with the Morgantown Bicycle Board at their July 12 meeting regarding promotion and advocacy for Open Streets style of events in and around the Morgantown area. We had a very positive discussion about the potential we have in Morgantown for recurring events focused on bicycle and other pedestrian traffic in downtown and surrounding neighborhood streets. We also covered a number of previous discussions and individuals who have been instrumental to bringing this topic up in the past and understand this is not a new concept, and would like to work together to build a broader coalition. I've been collaborating with Jonathan Rosenbaum of Positive Spin in the interim and your name or your group has come up as a potential partner and advocate for a broader coalition in the Morgantown area. We need your help to build support and organize a formal working group to bring an Open Streets event series to Morgantown and surrounding neighborhoods. We have a very vibrant, strong, and growing community in Morgantown. Open street style events have the potential be great attractions for local and regional participants of every age group and interest for all pedestrian traffic on open streets. They also reinforce other working group efforts to bring unity between communities through arts, small business, and community collaboration while highlighting individual neighborhoods and commerce downtown. These points are the focus for discussion with you and/or your group at your next regular meeting, or a time where we can all meet to discuss as a group: - Develop a plan for community-based, organized and executed bicycle and foot traffic public events mirroring larger city events like Atlanta Streets Alive and Open Streets Pittsburgh to include: - - Daytime, multi-part community rotating street festival that encourages pedestrian foot traffic, bicycling, and skating with vendors and businesses on city streets and neighborhoods - Evening time pedestrian course with emphasis on community interaction, connection of neighborhoods, artistic expression and movement, and light-based decoration of bicycles and other creative lanterns or devices -- rail trail is an obvious and non-intrusive option - Examples of inspiration: Atlanta Streets Alive <http://www.atlantastreetsalive.com/>, Atlanta Moon Ride <http://atlantamoonride.com/>, and OpenStreetsPGH <http://openstreetspgh.org/> - Project framework: Open Streets Project <http://openstreetsproject.org/> - Develop strategies to over come challenges in permitting/budget and other area, align to existing events and working groups, sponsorships through leading entities in our region, promotion and advocacy partnerships, and understand how and what is possible to achieve these events on a regular cadence In the examples linked above, these types of events are proven to draw crowds and attention, and bring interconnected communities closer together. Now is the time for Morgantown to adopt more of these events, to compliment and expand upon the success of events such as Kids Day downtown. Events like these also reinforce the positive message of being green through cycling, reinforcing pedestrian traffic in high volume vehicle areas, and highlight the need for pedestrian safety in a positive and interactive setting. This last point is especially important given deadly accidents involving pedestrians in the last couple of years in Morgantown. We are working to carry the same message to other board meeting(s), groups, and leaders to solicit a broader coalition of stakeholders. I'm offering my time as a volunteer citizen interested in reinforcing positive and deliberate progress for this and other initiatives in Morgantown through organization, advocacy, writing, web development, and any other way I can be of service. I hope we can count on your own passion and advocacy to join our initiative to make this vision a reality for Morgantown. I also ask that you please freely share this message with your colleagues as we work to further expand education, understanding, and support for this initiative. There may be individuals or groups that were missed in this initial phase of communication; this was not intentional and we want to ensure every group who wants to contribute, or who may be an invaluable partner, to know they are welcome and encouraged to participate. Thank you! I very much appreciate your time and attention to these items in this unsolicited and lengthy email, and I very much look forward to your feedback, and meeting with you to organize and bring this shared vision to a reality. Our next steps are scheduling time to meet and discuss the items above in more detail. Thank you in advance for your reply with your availability to meet. Sincerely, Jesse Heady jesse(a)heady.name (404) 314-9787

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Re: [Bikeboard] Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown
by Jesse Heady via Bikeboard 30 Jul '18

30 Jul '18

Barbara, That would be perfect, we need support like this esp. feedback from individuals and groups with experience permitting for events downtown. The ped safety meeting sounds like the next logical step for a larger group setting -- Thank you for agreeing to attend so we can hear more. I am also willing to organize a public meeting in the meantime if anyone would like to collaborate before then. Sincerely, Jesse On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Barbara Watkins < barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com> wrote: > Ella as you know MSM works with the DOH on closing the 200 block of High > Street for several hours to hold our events. We can also usually get them > to close off one lane in the downtown with the cooperation with the > Morgantown City Police. As long as our events don’t conflict with any of > the Football games or any other event going on throughout the City. I would > also be happy to come to the next Pedestrian meeting. > > > > Barb > > > > Barbara Watkins, CEDFP > > Executive Director > > 201 High Street, Suite 2 > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > 304-292-0168 > > barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com > > www.downtownmorgantown.com > > > > *From:* Jesse Heady [mailto:jesse@heady.name] > *Sent:* Monday, July 30, 2018 9:44 AM > *To:* Ella Belling > *Cc:* matthew; traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu; Vicki.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu; > clement.solomon(a)mail.wvu.edu; mwiles(a)boparc.org; kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com; > jessicaharmening(a)gmail.com; cabildso(a)yahoo.com; Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu; > frn(a)unitedwaympc.org; daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu; billregernash(a)gmail.com; > wellwvu(a)mail.wvu.edu; barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com; Jonathan Rosenbaum; > Drew Gatlin; J.D. Gatlin; rwallace(a)morgantownwv.gov; Bill; Bicycle Board; > Jennifer Selin > *Subject:* Re: Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown > > > > Matthew, > > > > Thank you for your reply and support. In the many discussions I've had > with different groups and leaders about this topic, the DOH control of city > streets seems always to come up as a concern. We're aware of that one in > particular and sensitive to permits only being granted for 2-3 hour spans > for state controlled streets and roads. I believe it's feasible to > accommodate routes that are managed by the city and extend timeframes for > an event well beyond a 2-3 hour window. > > > > Additionally, the Atlanta Streets Alive events that I referenced is a good > example of community unity where different neighborhoods host the event in > rotation. In other words, we might approach the neighborhood associations > of neighborhoods adjacent to downtown to hold events on their streets and > would likely have less restrictions than with the DOH example for downtown > streets. That said, I am volunteering myself to be work with DOH to > establish routes that would take over state controlled streets. > > > > If there is an upcoming Pedestrian Safety board meeting we could use 15 > mins to discuss this with the board and public, that would be wonderful. > I've also received a similar invitation by the Health and Wellness > Commission on Aug 13 which I plan to attend and present. > > > > Ella, > > > > Thank you! I love this idea as anchors for a route. I'm compiling some > notes and responses today around the overall open streets proposal, and > would like to reach out for more details if you have time. We may be able > to combine this with similar feedback received for specific pedestrian > route proposals that are being drafted. > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Jesse > > > > (404) 314-9787 > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 9:25 AM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> wrote: > > I will just throw out a possible date and event- > > > > International PARK(ing) Day > > When:September 21, 2018 > Location:worldwide > Around the globe, people are celebrating the international PARK(ing) Day, > an initiative to promote re-thinking of public space. It always takes place > the 3rd friday of september. The idea is to transform parking lots into > parks, playgrounds, BBQ parties, gardens...Grey parking places are beeing > transformed into a liveable and creative space. > > > > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > http://montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > > > On Jul 30, 2018, at 1:56 AM, matthew <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > Greetings, Matthew Cross of the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board here. > Thank you Jesse for volunteering towards this effort. With attempts in the > past the biggest hurdle is WVDOH control of the primary downtown streets. > They have been reluctant to close off vehicular traffic. But we can come > up with another attempt or different plans entirely as we have some great > creative minds to work with. I have a flexible schedule so just let me > know of any meeting plans. The Ped Board could also host you at one of our > meetings to get things started. > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Jesse Heady <jesse(a)heady.name> > *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2018 10:16 AM > *To:* traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu; Vicki.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu; > clement.solomon(a)mail.wvu.edu; mwiles(a)boparc.org; ella(a)montrails.org; > kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com; jessicaharmening(a)gmail.com; cabildso(a)yahoo.com; > Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu; frn(a)unitedwaympc.org; daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu > ; crossnyc(a)hotmail.com; billregernash(a)gmail.com; wellwvu(a)mail.wvu.edu; > barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com > *Cc:* Jonathan Rosenbaum; Drew Gatlin; J.D. Gatlin; rwallace@morgantownwv. > gov; Bill; Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown > > > > Hello, > > > > I’ve recently met with the Morgantown Bicycle Board at their July 12 > meeting regarding promotion and advocacy for Open Streets style of events > in and around the Morgantown area. We had a very positive discussion about > the potential we have in Morgantown for recurring events focused on bicycle > and other pedestrian traffic in downtown and surrounding neighborhood > streets. We also covered a number of previous discussions and individuals > who have been instrumental to bringing this topic up in the past and > understand this is not a new concept, and would like to work together to > build a broader coalition. > > > > I've been collaborating with Jonathan Rosenbaum of Positive Spin in the > interim and your name or your group has come up as a potential partner and > advocate for a broader coalition in the Morgantown area. We need your help > to build support and organize a formal working group to bring an Open > Streets event series to Morgantown and surrounding neighborhoods. > > > > We have a very vibrant, strong, and growing community in Morgantown. Open > street style events have the potential be great attractions for local and > regional participants of every age group and interest for all pedestrian > traffic on open streets. They also reinforce other working group efforts to > bring unity between communities through arts, small business, and community > collaboration while highlighting individual neighborhoods and commerce > downtown. > > > > These points are the focus for discussion with you and/or your group at > your next regular meeting, or a time where we can all meet to discuss as a > group: > > > > - Develop a plan for community-based, organized and executed bicycle > and foot traffic public events mirroring larger city events like Atlanta > Streets Alive and Open Streets Pittsburgh to include: > > · > > - Daytime, multi-part community rotating street festival that > encourages pedestrian foot traffic, bicycling, and skating with vendors and > businesses on city streets and neighborhoods > > > - Evening time pedestrian course with emphasis on community > interaction, connection of neighborhoods, artistic expression and movement, > and light-based decoration of bicycles and other creative lanterns or > devices -- rail trail is an obvious and non-intrusive option > > > - Examples of inspiration: Atlanta Streets Alive > <http://www.atlantastreetsalive.com/>, Atlanta Moon Ride > <http://atlantamoonride.com/>, and OpenStreetsPGH > <http://openstreetspgh.org/> > > > - Project framework: Open Streets Project > <http://openstreetsproject.org/> > > > - Develop strategies to over come challenges in permitting/budget and > other area, align to existing events and working groups, sponsorships > through leading entities in our region, promotion and advocacy > partnerships, and understand how and what is possible to achieve these > events on a regular cadence > > In the examples linked above, these types of events are proven to draw > crowds and attention, and bring interconnected communities closer together. > Now is the time for Morgantown to adopt more of these events, to compliment > and expand upon the success of events such as Kids Day downtown. Events > like these also reinforce the positive message of being green through > cycling, reinforcing pedestrian traffic in high volume vehicle areas, and > highlight the need for pedestrian safety in a positive and interactive > setting. This last point is especially important given deadly accidents > involving pedestrians in the last couple of years in Morgantown. > > > > We are working to carry the same message to other board meeting(s), > groups, and leaders to solicit a broader coalition of stakeholders. I'm > offering my time as a volunteer citizen interested in reinforcing positive > and deliberate progress for this and other initiatives in Morgantown > through organization, advocacy, writing, web development, and any other way > I can be of service. I hope we can count on your own passion and advocacy > to join our initiative to make this vision a reality for Morgantown. > > > > I also ask that you please freely share this message with your colleagues > as we work to further expand education, understanding, and support for this > initiative. There may be individuals or groups that were missed in this > initial phase of communication; this was not intentional and we want to > ensure every group who wants to contribute, or who may be an invaluable > partner, to know they are welcome and encouraged to participate. > > > > Thank you! I very much appreciate your time and attention to these items > in this unsolicited and lengthy email, and I very much look forward to your > feedback, and meeting with you to organize and bring this shared vision to > a reality. Our next steps are scheduling time to meet and discuss the items > above in more detail. Thank you in advance for your reply with your > availability to meet. > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Jesse Heady > > > > jesse(a)heady.name > > (404) 314-9787 > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown
by Jesse Heady via Bikeboard 30 Jul '18

30 Jul '18

Jenny, Awesome, awesome feedback and energy. I'm very inspired and reassured by the support of this group and welcome additional feedback and ideas of how to proceed. Sunday and low traffic makes a ton of sense. At the bike board we also discussed the Friday rides and the night lantern or light ride/walk event may work out very well on the trail (and the Greenmont connector all the better!) I spoke with Bill briefly at the Kern's Bridge opening on Saturday and he suggested also bringing this to the meeting of the whole. This way, leaders from each neighborhood association can hear about this proposal and perhaps start the conversation about starting location for inaugural event and options to rotate. Alternatively, we also have the Ped and H&W meetings to invite conversation and I'm happy to meet directly with neighborhood leaders at their regular meetings as well. Sincerely, Jesse On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 9:36 AM, Jennifer Selin < jennyformorgantown(a)gmail.com> wrote: > PARKing day could use a boost! It is usually just a few spaces on high > street. > They convert a parking space into a parklet. Ella has the definition > right, it could be broadened. > It is international! > > Sundays also work well for these events, if during the day, > People are looking for things to do and the traffic patterns are more > relaxed. > The bike board had some wonderful social rides on Friday evenings. > I like the idea of non competitive point to point events similar to a > folks march, the family > resource center has had several of them. > > Back to open streets, we can just select a part of town and plan an event, > maybe a Sunday afternoon, > we would want enough distance to make it fun but small enough to be able > to close it off and police it. > Best not on a game weekend, the police get tired. > > People would really enjoy using their streets for fun!!! > > Jenny > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569 > Public Employees may disregard this message > > On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:25 AM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> wrote: > > I will just throw out a possible date and event- > > International PARK(ing) Day > > When:September 21, 2018 > Location:worldwide > Around the globe, people are celebrating the international PARK(ing) Day, > an initiative to promote re-thinking of public space. It always takes place > the 3rd friday of september. The idea is to transform parking lots into > parks, playgrounds, BBQ parties, gardens...Grey parking places are beeing > transformed into a liveable and creative space. > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > http://montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > On Jul 30, 2018, at 1:56 AM, matthew <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Greetings, Matthew Cross of the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board here. > Thank you Jesse for volunteering towards this effort. With attempts in the > past the biggest hurdle is WVDOH control of the primary downtown streets. > They have been reluctant to close off vehicular traffic. But we can come > up with another attempt or different plans entirely as we have some great > creative minds to work with. I have a flexible schedule so just let me > know of any meeting plans. The Ped Board could also host you at one of our > meetings to get things started. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Jesse Heady <jesse(a)heady.name> > *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2018 10:16 AM > *To:* traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu; Vicki.Hoover(a)mail.wvu.edu; > clement.solomon(a)mail.wvu.edu; mwiles(a)boparc.org; ella(a)montrails.org; > kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com; jessicaharmening(a)gmail.com; cabildso(a)yahoo.com; > Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu; frn(a)unitedwaympc.org; daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu > ; crossnyc(a)hotmail.com; billregernash(a)gmail.com; wellwvu(a)mail.wvu.edu; > barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com > *Cc:* Jonathan Rosenbaum; Drew Gatlin; J.D. Gatlin; rwallace@morgantownwv. > gov; Bill; Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Help bring Open Streets festivals to Morgantown > > Hello, > > I’ve recently met with the Morgantown Bicycle Board at their July 12 > meeting regarding promotion and advocacy for Open Streets style of events > in and around the Morgantown area. We had a very positive discussion about > the potential we have in Morgantown for recurring events focused on bicycle > and other pedestrian traffic in downtown and surrounding neighborhood > streets. We also covered a number of previous discussions and individuals > who have been instrumental to bringing this topic up in the past and > understand this is not a new concept, and would like to work together to > build a broader coalition. > > I've been collaborating with Jonathan Rosenbaum of Positive Spin in the > interim and your name or your group has come up as a potential partner and > advocate for a broader coalition in the Morgantown area. We need your help > to build support and organize a formal working group to bring an Open > Streets event series to Morgantown and surrounding neighborhoods. > > We have a very vibrant, strong, and growing community in Morgantown. Open > street style events have the potential be great attractions for local and > regional participants of every age group and interest for all pedestrian > traffic on open streets. They also reinforce other working group efforts to > bring unity between communities through arts, small business, and community > collaboration while highlighting individual neighborhoods and commerce > downtown. > > These points are the focus for discussion with you and/or your group at > your next regular meeting, or a time where we can all meet to discuss as a > group: > > > - Develop a plan for community-based, organized and executed bicycle > and foot traffic public events mirroring larger city events like Atlanta > Streets Alive and Open Streets Pittsburgh to include: > - > - Daytime, multi-part community rotating street festival that > encourages pedestrian foot traffic, bicycling, and skating with vendors and > businesses on city streets and neighborhoods > - Evening time pedestrian course with emphasis on community > interaction, connection of neighborhoods, artistic expression and movement, > and light-based decoration of bicycles and other creative lanterns or > devices -- rail trail is an obvious and non-intrusive option > - Examples of inspiration: Atlanta Streets Alive > <http://www.atlantastreetsalive.com/>, Atlanta Moon Ride > <http://atlantamoonride.com/>, and OpenStreetsPGH > <http://openstreetspgh.org/> > - Project framework: Open Streets Project > <http://openstreetsproject.org/> > - Develop strategies to over come challenges in permitting/budget > and other area, align to existing events and working groups, sponsorships > through leading entities in our region, promotion and advocacy > partnerships, and understand how and what is possible to achieve these > events on a regular cadence > > In the examples linked above, these types of events are proven to draw > crowds and attention, and bring interconnected communities closer together. > Now is the time for Morgantown to adopt more of these events, to compliment > and expand upon the success of events such as Kids Day downtown. Events > like these also reinforce the positive message of being green through > cycling, reinforcing pedestrian traffic in high volume vehicle areas, and > highlight the need for pedestrian safety in a positive and interactive > setting. This last point is especially important given deadly accidents > involving pedestrians in the last couple of years in Morgantown. > > We are working to carry the same message to other board meeting(s), > groups, and leaders to solicit a broader coalition of stakeholders. I'm > offering my time as a volunteer citizen interested in reinforcing positive > and deliberate progress for this and other initiatives in Morgantown > through organization, advocacy, writing, web development, and any other way > I can be of service. I hope we can count on your own passion and advocacy > to join our initiative to make this vision a reality for Morgantown. > > I also ask that you please freely share this message with your colleagues > as we work to further expand education, understanding, and support for this > initiative. There may be individuals or groups that were missed in this > initial phase of communication; this was not intentional and we want to > ensure every group who wants to contribute, or who may be an invaluable > partner, to know they are welcome and encouraged to participate. > > Thank you! I very much appreciate your time and attention to these items > in this unsolicited and lengthy email, and I very much look forward to your > feedback, and meeting with you to organize and bring this shared vision to > a reality. Our next steps are scheduling time to meet and discuss the items > above in more detail. Thank you in advance for your reply with your > availability to meet. > > > Sincerely, > > Jesse Heady > > jesse(a)heady.name > (404) 314-9787 > > >

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OpenStreets Pgh Saturday
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

If you’re not riding the CRC Little Falls/Opekiska Loop <https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/CRcyclists/sIUANahLmQY> Saturday or going to the Deckers Creek Av. Bridge dedication <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=146> and want to get away from the motorcycles, a new 4.4 mile Pgh OpenStreets ride <https://www.bikepgh.org/2018/07/13/brand-new-openstreetspgh-connects-east-e…> might be interesting. Here’s the info: https://www.bikepgh.org/2018/07/13/brand-new-openstreetspgh-connects-east-e… <https://www.bikepgh.org/2018/07/13/brand-new-openstreetspgh-connects-east-e…> . 4ank

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Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 22 Jul '18

22 Jul '18

Bike Board Members, Unless the weather’s nice July 31, 1:00-2:30 pm, I’m going to participate in this webinar to learn how to conduct FHWA Bicycle Road Safety Audits. Are you interested in joining me? We could learn together. Performing FHWA road audits might be fun and might give us more sway with WVDOH. I’m also interested to see how our rating of the roads on our commuter map, https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home/commuter-map-1 <https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home/commuter-map-1> match up with FHWA audits of those roads. Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu> > Subject: PBIC Messenger: Upcoming Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits > Date: July 19, 2018 at 10:55:20 AM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: PBIC Messenger <blank(a)hsrc.unc.edu> > > > Webinar Announcement > Learn About Bicycle Road Safety Audits in Upcoming Webinar > An upcoming webinar sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Safety will focus on conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits: > > Conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits > Tuesday, July 31, 2018 > 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time > Register Here > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > Bicycle Road Safety Audits are a valuable tool that can be used by transportation agencies to formally evaluate roadway conditions and better understand factors influencing bicyclist safety and comfort. During this webinar, panelists from the Federal Highway Administration and VHB will walk participants through the process of planning and conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits. They will present prompt lists and resources to help agencies perform audits and share tips and lessons learned from past experiences. > > Following their presentations, panelists will participate in a discussion period to answer questions from webinar attendees. > > This webinar is supported by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety through a national program to provide training and technical assistance to the FHWA-designated Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Focus Cities and States. > > > > PBIC offers free, public webinars approximately every month. To register for upcoming webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. > > Follow the PBIC on Twitter <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and Facebook <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> and join the discussion > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > > Add us to your address book <x-msg://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/vcard?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e453ab5d&…> > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.pedbikeinfo.org <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…> > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, simply unsubscribe from this list <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>. > View this email in your browser <https://pedbikeinfo.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae385fc8506278c2e45…>

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Improving arrival / dismissal for kids biking and walking to school
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 19 Jul '18

19 Jul '18

Another good read from the Safe Routes to School folk: https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/fact-sheet/keep-calm-and-ca… https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/resource_files/im… -Jonathan

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Bicyclist Fatality
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 16 Jul '18

16 Jul '18

This news was posted on BB's Facebook page, but I am sharing it here for those who do not monitor FB: http://morgantownwv.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=138&ARC=204 - On July 6,2018 at approximately 11:15 p.m. officers of the Morgantown Police Department as well as the Morgantown Fire Department responded to Earl Core Road (WV Rt. 7) in reference to a hit and run involving a person on a bicycle. Based on a preliminary investigation and witness statements, a male was riding a bicycle west on Earl Core Road when he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle traveling in the same direction. The vehicle continued traveling west on Earl Core Road ( WV Rt. 7) toward the downtown area. The bicyclist received serious injuries and was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital. At 5:37 a.m. on July 7 the bicyclist, Divante Coles [1], a 20 year old male from Morgantown, was pronounced deceased due to the injuries received in the crash. The vehicle involved is described as a dark, possibly black Chrysler/Dodge sedan. The vehicle should have front end damage with the driver's side headlamp not functioning. Police are continuing to investigate this incident and will provide updated information to media sources as it becomes available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Morgantown Police Department at 304-284-7522. If you need immediate Police attention or a crime is in progress call 911. Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/divante.coles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board: July's meeting POSTPONED until July 12th - call for agenda items
by Bill via Bikeboard 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

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General meeting: this Thursday, July 12, 6:30pm *in the council chambers*
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

All, Note the change in our venue -- I wouldn't blame you all for donning black robes for this month's meeting! Should be a nice change of pace. If you aren't familiar, the council chambers are across the street from our usual meeting space and are located in city hall at 389 Spruce Street. Current agenda items: - Bicyclist Fatality <http://morgantownwv.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=138> - Presentation of an updated historical crash analysis by F. Gmeindl - MPO combined bike/ped plan RFP <http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/613794_e54d04199a604b24a487dba5957d8755.pdf> - Existing construction project updates (Mon Blvd, Van Voorhis, 2018 Municipal Paving) - People for Bikes Fall Grant Cycle <https://peopleforbikes.org/apply-now/> - Updates on search for new board membership & leadership - Events planning - OpenStreets <https://openstreetspgh.org/> style festival proposal If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering B58 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Stolen bike
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

MTB was stolen off of my back porch sometime between 9pm July 7 and midnight the next day (July 8-9). I just noticed it, cable lock was severed. The bike is white, Cannondale brand, Trail 6 model, with blue & black lettering, 29 inch tires. It has an ABRA sticker on it, 2 water bottle cages & a hand pump. I have pictures of the bike attached. Two old pics & one from Saturday after the GRUSK. Please keep your eyes open.Thanks!Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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2018 Community Health Needs Assessment
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 05 Jul '18

05 Jul '18

Friends - a few years back we at WVU led the WVU Medicine/Ruby Community Health Needs Assessment. This is a process that all non-profit hospitals have to go through every 3 years so they can identify & address community health needs as part of their tax reporting. My colleagues & I are now updating the assessment, and the first step is a survey of community members. There was a great response to our solicitations last time, and we'd love to hear from you all again. So please complete the online survey athttps://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d55QGMcHqMAOGm9 Please also feel free to share the URL with your friends, enemies, neighbors, and coworkers that live in Mon County. Thank you all very much! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Bike Board: July's meeting POSTPONED until July 12th - call for agenda items
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 Jul '18

04 Jul '18

Howdy Board, Happy 4th - as the subject states, our typical first Thursday meeting is postponed until July 12th. Please excuse any inconvenience! Our meeting will still be held in the Public Safety Building but we might need to swap rooms. I'll double check tomorrow and report back when I issue the agenda. Current potential agenda items: - Presentation of an updated historical crash analysis by F. Gmeindl - MPO combined bike/ped plan RFP <http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/613794_e54d04199a604b24a487dba5957d8755.pdf> - Existing construction project updates (Mon Blvd, Van Voorhis, 2018 Municipal Paving) - People for Bikes Fall Grant Cycle <https://peopleforbikes.org/apply-now/> - Updates on search for new board membership & leadership - Events planning - OpenStreets <https://openstreetspgh.org/> style festival proposal In the meantime, perhaps I'll see you all downtown in the next hour to ride in the July 4th parade <http://morgantownwv.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=135>? Or perhaps on Friday morning at 11am to participate in the ribbon-cutting <http://morgantownwv.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=136> of the new Decker's Creek pedestrian bridge? Cheers! Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Morgantown's New Ped/Bike Bridge - July 6th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
by Damien Davis via Bikeboard 04 Jul '18

04 Jul '18

On Friday July 6th at 11:00am the City will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new ped/bike bridge on the Decker's Creek Trail. Attached is a press release. Come join us as we open this new connection to the trail. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Director of Public Works / City Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 O: 304.284.7412 F: 304.284.7409 www.morgantownwv.gov PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] Re: Morgantown driver arrested for intentionally hitting cyclist
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Jul '18

03 Jul '18

Thanks to Christiaan for sending out the initial news and thanks to Andrew for this most recent follow-up. For better or worse the backstory provides important context for this crime. I would feel safe betting on this as not having anything to do with whether the person was on a bicycle or not. Key facts for those of you unable to read the story: 1) Victim and assailant knew one another and had interacted minutes before the assault 2) Victim and assailant were engaged in self-reported illegal activity (drug dealing) prior to assault that strongly suggests alternative motivations for the crime (alternatives to aggression towards cyclists in general) -Drew On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Andrew Fredrickson < andrewfredrickson(a)gmail.com> wrote: > A little bit more to the story here: > > > https://www.dominionpost.com/2018/07/02/man-arrested-for- > allegedly-running-over-a-bicyclist/ > > > On Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 11:03:20 AM UTC-4, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >> >> I hope whomever was hit is doing okay. Be safe out there friends. This may be a legal test of our state's 3 foot passing rule but only a $100 fine for that. >> >> Attempted vehicular homicide sounds about right. Interesting to see how this plays out legally. And hope it will be in favor of cyclist safety. >> >> >> https://www.dominionpost.com/2018/07/01/morgantown-man-arrested-for-alleged… >> >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct&c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_And…> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Mon Bike Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Morgantown driver arrested for intentionally hitting cyclist
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 01 Jul '18

01 Jul '18

I hope whomever was hit is doing okay. Be safe out there friends. This may be a legal test of our state's 3 foot passing rule but only a $100 fine for that.Attempted vehicular homicide sounds about right. Interesting to see how this plays out legally. And hope it will be in favor of cyclist safety. https://www.dominionpost.com/2018/07/01/morgantown-man-arrested-for-alleged… Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Meeting Thursday, June 7th
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Hello all! We will meet this Thursday evening at 6:30pm in the Public Safety Building to debrief from Bike Month, talk about social rides, move some projects along (like the new website and the combined nonmotorized plan update), and discuss board leadership. Please find the last two month's minutes attached. I'll see if I can't get a formal agenda by Thursday -- many thanks to Brian Leary for his patience and ability to capture our dynamic working meetings over the past few months! Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Anyone selling a road or tri bike?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 21 May '18

21 May '18

Interested buyer, male, probably a 58.Thanks!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Bike Month: Updated Events Poster (with more info about the Motown Bike Bonanza)
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hello All! Please see attached for an updated poster that focuses on events happening just this week -- Bike to Work Day, the Friday night social ride, and the Saturday Bike Bonanza. This version has expanded information for the Bonanza and a corrected phone number for the mall hotline that will answer people's questions about the event. Please spread this poster far and wide over the next few days, and please join us at these excellent events. We always have a great time at Bike to Work Day and we have great prizes to give away for this year's event. The Bonanza should be a blowout success (cross your fingers for no rain!). If you know of anyone looking to volunteer, please send them our way. We're particularly looking for crowd control help on Saturday from 10-2p. Best, Drew p.s. I BCC'd quite a few of you, so reply all at your discretion! -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Bike rodeo events and volunteers
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hi all, Drew, Marilyn, Harry, and I met last week to layout the bike rodeo and talk about some final details. There was some discussion about having events for adults to participate in. Some ideas were: 1. Introduction to bike maintenance. Jonathan and Jonathan, do you think Positive Spin could put something together? I was thinking something like how to change a flat tire, how to take care of your chain, maybe adjusting breaks, that kind of thing. 2. Skills test for adults. Does anyone have ideas for this, and would anyone be willing to lead? We will also need volunteers for setting up, check-in (2-3), and for the rodeo (at least 6). If you can volunteer, please fill out the spreadsheet on the 2018 Bike Month shared folder. If you can't access the folder, just let me know the if you can volunteer, the times (between 9-3) that you will be available, and any preference for what you want to help out with. Thanks! -Bridget

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Bike to School Day success today!
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 09 May '18

09 May '18

Friends -Some photos attached...details.22 riders (9 girls) at Mountainview ES repping 1st-5th grade7 at South MS - all boys, boo - but a few are "grads" from our Mountainview #FRideDays of years past! What a glorious day...the smiles were broad and joyful...the freedom of two wheels!"Yea us, we don't need no stinkin' bus!" Many thanks to Kara for South organization, Principal Dickerson at Mountainview, Morgantown PD with a rider & cruiser to help the Mountainview crew, our sag wag for all the Mountainview backpacks, donations from Pathfinder and Wamsley's, and the Bike Board/City for buying the banners and the PR. We're meeting at Mountainview at 3:30 to chaperone them home, if interested in riding along.We'll be gathering at 4:00 at Jack Roberts Park to hand out some shwag and celebrate if anyone wants to join that as well. It takes a village.Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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blurbs about upcoming events -- attached this time
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hi all, I think I forgot to attach the file on the last email. Sorry about that. It should be attached this time. - Bridget

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Re: [Bikeboard] blurbs about upcoming events -- attached this time
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 08 May '18

08 May '18

Excellent ! Thanks Bridget ---- Original Message ---- From: "Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 5/5/2018 6:11:31 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] blurbs about upcoming events -- attached this time Hi all, I think I forgot to attach the file on the last email. Sorry about that. It should be attached this time. - Bridget

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Blurbs about upcoming events events
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 05 May '18

05 May '18

Hi all, Here are the short write-ups I put together for upcoming bike board events. Let me know if you have any comments or additions you would like to make. Perhaps this would also be useful for the website? I'll begin posting on Facebook soon to start promoting the events. Best, Bridget

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Bike Month Poster (USE THIS VERSION)
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 May '18

04 May '18

Board, Please excuse all the chatter on our listserv. I had a few incorrect logos in the previous drafts of our flyers.... glad I didn't choose graphic design as a career. This one should be good. Thanks for your patience! -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Meeting Info: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 3rd 6:30pm
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 May '18

03 May '18

Hello all, We'll have another working meeting this Thursday with three topics: - The website update (please see* here <https://bikemorgantown.wixsite.com/home>*for a draft, and DO NOT SHARE THIS WIDELY YET) - The bike plan update (please see attached for a draft RFP that the MMMPO will release soon to update the pedestrian plan) - Bike Month (please see attached for updated 2018 plan) Please excuse the lack of a formal agenda at this point (and the lack of minutes from last meeting). GO TEAM! -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Media help for Bike to School Day please
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 02 May '18

02 May '18

Friends -It looks like we'll have good participation from Mountainview ES & South MS...and we could use some bike board help with press. Can we get some help putting together a PR & getting traditional news media? We still have details to work out for each ride re: times in the AM & PM, and meetup locations. But that shouldn't take very long.---I just bought 3, 2'x3' banners using the attached image that should be delivered to our house Monday evening. Don't tell my wife ;) Is anybody willing to reimburse me $150? If not, I don't really care. Brian Ricketts has agreed to help us take photos...he did a great job with that a few years back. Those of us on the rides can just crush it with social media. #BikeToSchoolDay #BikeMonth #MorgantownAlso attached is a Word doc that could be used to disseminate info if we want. Kara & I are in discussions about details & media, but could use help.Thanks so much!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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1st day of Bike Month ride to school!
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 01 May '18

01 May '18

12 kiddos, all grades preK thru 5 and even some afternoon student chaperones on bikes from South MS. Great start to bike month! Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Fridays are #FRideDays
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 01 May '18

01 May '18

Our kids are back at it at Mountainview...had 12 ride today to kick off Bike Month, pics forthcoming. We even had a kid in Pre-K show up with older brothers & sister, totally unexpected! Here's a flyer my kiddos made advertising our #FRideDay rides.Rock on!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Re: [Bikeboard] New bike spot educational video thanks to Anne and Andrew!
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 01 May '18

01 May '18

Well done, thanks Anne, Andrrew and Drew ! ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 4/30/2018 11:38:29 AM To: "Anne Parker" aparker(a)morgantownwv.gov, "Andrew Stacy" astacy(a)morgantownwv.gov Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] New bike spot educational video thanks to Anne and Andrew! All, Check out this 1-minute spot about the bike loops excellently produced by the office of communications. Many thanks to Anne Parker and Andrew Stacy for making this happen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUKfrgVNvPAfeature=youtu.be -Drew -- J.D. Gatlin Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Morgantown, WV 26505

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Bike to school, next Wed, poster attached
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Friends -We're busily preparing bike to school day rides for May 9th at South MS (Kara Weld), the old Suncrest Primary (Beth Rota), and my crew at Mountainview ES. The Mountainview art teacher, Sarah Guerry, had her students put together a cool poster that is attached. Please feel free to share! And, please feel free to join in on one of the rides!Thanks!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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bike morgantown and tires
by Colin Dierman via Bikeboard 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Good afternoon Drew, I wanted to reach out and let you know that I heard good things about your ride around town. My stretch therapist joined you and was super positive. On a different not, I'm free on Tuesday if you still need tire changing help. Enjoy your day. Colin

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New bike spot educational video thanks to Anne and Andrew!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

All, Check out this 1-minute spot about the bike loops excellently produced by the office of communications. Many thanks to Anne Parker and Andrew Stacy for making this happen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUKfrgVNvPA&feature=youtu.be -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Any used road bikes available?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Looking for a grad student, female, about 5'7" or so...email me at cabildso(a)yahoo.com so I can put her in touch with you. Thanks! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Fwd: [CRC] Fwd: Opening Day for trail April 28th at Salem Depot Park!
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com> Date: Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 9:04 AM Subject: [CRC] Fwd: Opening Day for trail April 28th at Salem Depot Park! To: COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS <CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>, Steven Knudsen < stevo1279(a)gmail.com> Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: *From:* Harrison RailTrails <hrts.wv(a)gmail.com> *Date:* April 19, 2018 8:09:19 AM EDT *To:* undisclosed-recipients:; *Subject:* *Opening Day for trail April 28th at Salem Depot Park!* Good morning friends and members of HRT! I have attached the new flyer for our event, which was rescheduled due to wintery weather. We have family fun activities scheduled from 11am-3pm, so grab your bicycles, walking shoes, horses, family and friends and join us for a day on the trail! I also wanted to share a new article on the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor (P2P) of the Industrial Heartland Trail Coalition, in which North Bend Rail-Trail and Harrison Rail-Trails are a part of. We were very excited to be chosen for the April Trail of the Month by the Rails to Trails Conservancy! See link below. https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2018/april/16/west-virginia-and-pen… Happy Trails! Diana C. Druga President Harrison Rail Trails 304-641-5812 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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The Wall Street Journal: Creating Bike Lanes Isn’t Easy. Just Ask Baltimore. Or Boulder. Or Seattle.
by Beth Rota via Bikeboard 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Creating Bike Lanes Isn’t Easy. Just Ask Baltimore. Or Boulder. Or Seattle. The Wall Street Journal Cities’ drive to expand bike lanes keeps running into a wall of opposition—even in bike-friendly places like Seattle or Boulder, Colo. Read the full story Shared from Apple News

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Announcement: Please plan to attend proclamation reading tomorrow (Tuesday) 7pm
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

It will be a chance for us to: 1. Take a group photo 2. Sign a few things that we need signed 3. Show our smiling faces to the new city council 4. Follow up on some bike-month plans There are no other proclamations on the agenda, so the time commitment will be minimal: estimated definitely less than 45 minutes. Please text me at 304-719-7900 if you can make it! -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Please Read: Bike Month Meeting Tomorrow at 7pm at Suncrest Panera
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Howdy Board! We had a lovely meeting last week and our plans for bike month are shaping up. The events committee will meet tomorrow, 7pm, at Panera Bread in Suncrest. We need help with the following events and plans: April 17th Bike Month Proclamation (mostly just need people to show up) May 4th Bike to School Day (maybe, but we could also postpone this until after bike rodeo?) May 14-18th Bike to Work Week (promotion around town of national bike challenge) May 18th Bike to Work Day May 19th Bike Rodeo The bike rodeo in particular will be a major event. We plan to give 125 helmets away and host it out at the Mountaineer Mall. We have big plans and lots of partners already on this, but we still need your help! Most other events / days will look like they have in the past. Our other major goal for this meeting is to develop a "host your own bike to work day" packet. We will send this out to champions at major local employers to encourage the proliferation of commuter stations (that don't require our direct supervision or volunteer time!). It will also include promotional materials for our other events. If you have any questions or comments feel free to reach out to me or Harry, Chip, or Bridget (current members of the events committee). Also, I made a facebook group to reduce email on the bike board list. Check it out <https://www.facebook.com/groups/MorgantownBikeBoard/>. I'll send out a more formalized announcement about this later. Thanks! Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Dominion Post article
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

City adds bike parking; Printed on Friday, April 6, 2018; Page 7-A and 8-A; Dominion Post. Ben Conley. [cid:image002.jpg@01D3CD82.EC15A380] John Whitmore Planner III City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7431 morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/> [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<http://www.morgantownwv.gov/>

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Bike Loops in the News!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

Bike parking in Morgantown made the news!: http://www.wdtv.com/content/news/Bike-loops-installed-in-Morgantown--478908… And I observed Drew's new NOS chrome Univega parked on one of the new installed loops at the Public Safety Building. :) -Jonathan

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Interscholastic Cycling League is now in Monongalia County
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Some of you may be familiar with the http://www.westvirginiamtb.org/, now it is in Monongalia County! >From Amber Ray Garcia: FYI - Do you have a child 6th -12th grade interested in mountain biking? Mon County is starting a league of the Interscholastic Cycling League. Season is July- September. This is not related to any one school, open to all middle and high school kids. Jessica Harmening is the contact person and coach. Contact her through phone/text at 724-454-3876 or email southbikeclub(a)gmail.com. -Jonathan

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April Meeting: Tomorrow @ 6:30pm! Bike Month Intensive Planning Sesh
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Howdy board, Please see March minutes, April agenda, and some read-aheads attached for tomorrow's meeting. Many thanks to the events committee for their work already towards bike month and the big bike rodeo we're planning on May 19th (giving away 125 helmets!) -- let's help them make this year's events the best yet. I'm attaching a plan of work that one of our old members (Brian Ricketts) developed for the 2016 Bike Month events. Please review it and come prepared to take on some work over the next month. -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Congress Rejects Big Budget Cuts | Safe Routes to School National Partnership
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/blog/congress-rejects-big-budget-cuts Looks like TAP$ and TIGER$ will be available this year. Does anybody know whether the City Council, City Manager, City Engineer, Traffic Commission, MPO or WVDOH are planning to go for any of this for bicycling?

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Bike Train resources for schools
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

The Safe Routes to Schools National Partnership came out with new resources for setting up bike train programs at schools. Christiaan Albildso already has something going, maybe we can get these resources out to other interested parties to get more trains rolling. We should at least put these documents up on our website / FB page. https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/031918-srs-biketr… https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/get_rolling_with_… -Jonathan

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Action Item Reminders
by Brian Leary via Bikeboard 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hope everyone is doing well, I just wanted to send out some action item reminders from the March meeting to help keep everyone on track. If you have any questions please let me know and I'll do my best to answer them. Here are the new action items from the March meeting: #108: Marilyn will work with events committee to develop K-12 outreach plan for Bike Rodeo #109: Bridget will work with events committee to contact National Center of Excellence in Women's Health (Betty Critch), City of Morgantown office of communications (Andrew Stacy), and WVU office of sustainability (Traci Knabenshue) regarding relevant 2018 events. #110: Drew will send out a formal request for help with the installation of a bike / bus shelter at MTEC. #111: All board members present at the meeting (who received a draft copy of Chip's review of the bike plan) will read that plan and send Chip comments #112: Harry will send Drew a copy of an exit interview for use in learning from departing board members Best, Brian

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Today - opportunity to help Positive Spin load / unload bikes
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

I realize this announcement is a little late, but hopefully there are some folk looking for something unusual to do during Spring Break. Positive Spin is performing a large pickup at the Granville Walmart today at 1pm (80 bikes and 4 additional pallets) and we are looking for a few additional volunteers. Meet us in the automotive parking lot on the side of Walmart in Granville if you would like to help load and unload these bikes onto the large flatbed that McDaniels towing will be providing for free, also Garcia's will be providing free food for volunteers. -Jonathan

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Samples for Bicycle safety?
by Jing Zhang via Bikeboard 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Hi, Bike Board Members, Matt Cross and I are in contact with a manufacturer in China to purchase large quatity of items for pedestrian safety. The manufacturer is ready to send us some samples (see pectures below). Anything particular you think can be included in the smaple package? Here is their website: https://stfg.en.alibaba.com/featureproductlist.html?spm=a2700.details.deilet ai6.1.4ba9551cygr4aj I would appreciate it if you let me know today. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization 243 High Street Courthouse Rm. 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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anyone available to lead social ride March 16?
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

Hi all, We are planning the first social ride of the season for this Friday, March 16 at 6pm, starting from the farmer's market pavillion. Unfortunately I just realized I have to be out of town next weekend. Is there anyone else who would be able to lead this ride? If not, I could do it the following week, but we are trying to get the third Friday of the month to stick. Best, Bridget

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Connector to rail train (Fwd: WVU Core Arboretum master planning project input this Monday)
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

There is a public input session that includes considering the 5% grade connector to the rail trail through adjacent WVU property this Monday and March 26. I hope some folk from the BB and the biking community at-large can attend one or both of these sessions. Public Input Sessions March 5th and March 26th 1:30 to 4:00 pm * March 5 Public input session * March 26 Students present designs and collect public input -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: WVU Core Arboretum master planning project input this Monday DATE: 2018-03-02 09:14 FROM: Zachariah Fowler <zfowler(a)mail.wvu.edu> TO: Hello, I hope that your spring is off to a good start. Things are starting to wake up here at the Arboretum! Harbingers of spring are in bloom, birds are starting to sing, and several other plants, including bluebells, are coming up already. I am writing to let you know about an exciting project at the Arboretum, and some opportunities to provide input. Landscape Architecture students at WVU are beginning to work on an Arboretum master planning project. This should be a great thing for the Arboretum's future, and it is an opportunity to dream big! Some of these students are hosting public sessions to get input about some "potential" future Arboretum projects that they are starting to work on. Some of the ideas include: a visitor's center, 5% grade connector to rail trail through adjacent WVU property, wetland rehabilitation/boardwalk, dock with kayak ramp, reconnecting to the northern portion of the Arboretum, etc. The first session is this Monday at 1:30-4:00 in the new Agricultural Sciences Building Room 4443. If you are available, come help these students develop some great ideas! RSVP to get a parking pass, see attached flyer for details. Sorry for the late notice, but this is a class project that is just now coming together. This is the first iteration of many, and there will be plenty of chances to provide input. A final master plan will not be produced this semester. Thanks, Zach Fowler Zach Fowler WVU Core Arboretum Director Clinical Assistant Professor WVU Department of Biology 304-293-0387

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Locker Designs
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nPossibly a larger font for the contact phone #, that can be read from a few feet away. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 3/2/2018 5:28:29 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Locker Designs Hello Board! We had a lovely meeting last night, thank you to everyone who was able to make it. I wanted to keep you posted about some changes to the bike locker sign designs. Please see current design below and attached: The proof you see here isn't final (the actual design's fonts are crisper, for example). The other attached file was a draft from this morning from the Stick Co. Comments? -- J.D. Gatlin Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Morgantown, WV 26505

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Bike Locker Designs
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Hello Board! We had a lovely meeting last night, thank you to everyone who was able to make it. I wanted to keep you posted about some changes to the bike locker sign designs. Please see current design below and attached: The proof you see here isn't final (the actual design's fonts are crisper, for example). The other attached file was a draft from this morning from the Stick Co. Comments? -- *J.D. Gatlin* Graduate Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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2017 Bike Summit feedback - please help, friends
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Friends -On behalf of WV Connecting Communities & the 2017 WV Bike Summit Planning Committee, sorry for being tardy, but we finally launched a 2017 Bike Summit feedback survey! If you haven't completed it yet, please do so. We welcome attendee feedback! We also welcome feedback from non-attendees to help plan future WV Bike Summits - where, when, what topics, etc. Survey URL: 2017 WV Bike Summit Feedback Survey | | | | 2017 WV Bike Summit Feedback Survey Web survey powered by SurveyMonkey.com. Create your own online survey now with SurveyMonkey's expert certified F... | | | It was such a rush just putting it together, and I'm so proud of all that we (Morgantown bicycling community) accomplished in such a short time putting it together. ***GOOD NEWS: Gov Justice has recently sent out invites to staff the Complete Streets Advisory Board, which was the first action that was supposed to be taken to implement the 2014 (yes, 2014) WV Complete Streets Act. I am hoping that this board will be vital to change the practice and culture of DOH & DOT. Thank you!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Meeting next week (March 1st): Minutes and Agenda attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hello board, I hope you're keeping an extra eye out on the roads given the recent pedestrian / auto car crashes (one of which was a fatality that occurred during our meeting last month). Sobering times. Please review the February minutes and the draft March agenda. Send comments my way ASAP. Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Fwd: landslide just past Morgantown city limits, Mon River Rail-Trail south
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

All, In case you haven't seen this yet -- Ella's reporting a landslide on the Mon River trail just south of town. -Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Date: Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 12:44 PM Subject: landslide just past Morgantown city limits, Mon River Rail-Trail south To: Brooke McKinney <boneil(a)boparc.org>, kelly r williams < kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Heather Parks <hbury98(a)hotmail.com>, Chip Wamsley < chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, Pam Kasey <pam(a)newsouthmediainc.com>, Rachel Finch <RFinch(a)tourmorgantown.com>, Cookie Coombs < ccoombs(a)tourmorgantown.com>, Heather Cleary <heathermcd12(a)gmail.com>, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com>, "Bladow, Jessica" <Jessica.Bladow(a)aecom.com>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, matthew <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Parsons, Chet" < chet.parsons(a)aecom.com>, Melissa Burch <mburch(a)boparc.org>, Tom Bloom < wingsman1(a)aol.com> Please help spread the word- *Landslide near mile-marker 12 Mon River Rail-Trail south (between Morgantown and Uffington).* A landslide has brought down lots of mud, rock, trees and debris near mile-marker 12 of the Mon River Rail-Trail, just past the Morgantown city limits toward Uffington. The trail is cleared thanks to our trail maintenance crew but very muddy. We will be working with heavy equipment in this area starting tomorrow, February 14. Just posted on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/monrivertrails/ https://www.dropbox.com/s/24wkqt5lk7f6thf/2018-02-13%2011.54.33.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0mn9bw0bv58527/2018-02-13%2011.52.35.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/svccywt2jrx0w6n/2018-02-13%2011.52.29.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsrfmkyytemchgq/2018-02-13%2011.52.06.jpg?dl=0 Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782 <(304)%20692-6782> -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Steep hills
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 Feb '18

04 Feb '18

From the last 2 BB meetings, I took an action item to identify streets that I think should be marked as steep on any bike route maps we produce. Just off the top of my head, here’s a list to start: Gem Elk Snider Protzman Riddle Darst Overhill Third Sixth Eighth Arboretum Service Road Leeway Stafford Hirschman These are streets that I think the average cyclist might have to walk. I’d guess that each of them has some 10+% grade. Frank

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February Meeting: Quick Recap
by Brian Leary via Bikeboard 02 Feb '18

02 Feb '18

Good evening everyone! Last night’s meeting was a success as we discussed updates to the Bike Plan which scope continues to be refined as data collection takes place. MPO will continue to take the lead, and the Bike Board will provide suggestions where appropriate. Additionally, we received updated information on the upcoming Bike/Pedestrian Count. The primary focus of the upcoming Bike/Pedestrian Count is on pedestrians in high traffic intersections which will include 40 different locations with 6hrs/day of continuous counting over two consecutive days. Board members are encouraged to continue/take part in discussions regarding ways to make bike/pedestrian counts, and any suggestions they may have for the upcoming count. New Action Items Chip will contact Captain McCabe and begin communications with individuals in charge of upcoming parades with the goal of getting Bike Board representation within those parades. Drew will get Frank literature from regarding bike/pedestrian count methods including crowd sourcing. Frank and Chip will lead an effort to review and summarize the old Bike Plan. With the goal of answering: What got done? Why did it get done? How did it get done? Frank and Drew: will get J.Nellis information on how to automatically get street grades to identify which streets are steep or provide a list of known streets. Drew will send out a summary of the TAP Project proposals that were submitted. If you have any questions please let me know. Best, Brian

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Meeting Feb 1 (Next Thursday): January Draft Minutes, February Draft Agenda
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

All, Please review the drafts of both documents attached. Highlights from last meeting: We voted in a new secretary (to be confirmed by Traffic Commission), Brian Leary -- welcome back to Morgantown, Brian! We're excited to have you serve as secretary for the board. New action items (from January meeting) - All members with open action items will work to split those items into smaller tasks that are achievable on shorter timelines. Please report these changes to Brian Leary (briankleary(a)gmail.com) before next meeting. - Annual events committee (Chip, Beth, Bridget, Harry, Marilyn) will meet before next month. (already done! see Chip's email for minutes of that meeting) - Jonathan Nellis and Drew will work together on adding route slopes to our commuter map - Jing will send out a draft of bike/ped count locations as well as a draft scope of work for the bike plan update (this will only be sent to a subset of members) Finally, changes to our bylaws: We voted to change the attendance requirement from "the ability to attend no less than four meetings per year" to "the ability to miss no more than four meetings per year." Also: “Members will proactively notify the officers in the event they miss a meeting and provide updates to any outstanding action items under their ownership – ideally before the meeting, as possible” This change would place a few of you in violation of the updated policy (no worries, we won't kick you out!) -- so we seek more input before we'll take it to the traffic commission. What say you? Thanks, and see you next Thursday! -Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] January meeting this Thursday (still on!): Agenda
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nSee everyone tonight ! Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 1/3/2018 12:34:53 AM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] January meeting this Thursday (still on!): Agenda Hello all, Hope you've had swell holidays and I hope you are staying warm. Please find the agenda for this month's meeting attached. Also attached are draft minutes from our informal meeting in December. See you Thursday! Best, Drew -- J.D. Gatlin Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Morgantown, WV 26505

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January meeting this Thursday (still on!): Agenda
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hello all, Hope you've had swell holidays and I hope you are staying warm. Please find the agenda for this month's meeting attached. Also attached are draft minutes from our informal meeting in December. See you Thursday! Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Today's DP, Mon MTB trail network?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Clearing a legal hurdle & working with the Chamber? Nice opportunity...The Dominion Post - www.dominionpost.com | | | | The Dominion Post - www.dominionpost.com Local, national news updated throughout the day. The Dominion Post produced videos of local sports, events and m... | | | "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Re: [Bikeboard] BNA
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Thanks Frank, for the thoughtful review. It looks like the basis for the BNA model is a good concept, but problematic due to the data source. It might be a matter of time before a better data set is used. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 12/10/2017 1:43:39 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] BNA Here is my take on the People for Bikes Bicycle Network Analysis (BNA) that Drew asked me at the 12/8 BB meeting to write. The BNA by People for Bikes classifies streets as Low Stress or High Stress for adult cyclists who are interested in riding a bike but concerned about riding in traffic. People for Bikes gives a low stress rating to streets that they think interested but concerned people would probably say they would feel safe riding on. One problem with this approach is that streets that feel safe might not actually be safe, that is, they might actually have more frequent and more severe crashes than other streets that these people feel arent as safe. For example, Ive read countless stories about people on bikes getting killed at intersections by right turning vehicles, especially trucks because the bicycle specific infrastructure led them to be where a competent experienced cyclist would not be, that is, on the right side of right-turning vehicles. That said, the BNA is a good model for developing good bike route maps because its methodology is transparent, well documented and flexible and they provide the source code. The BNA provides a map and connectivity scores. The map shows all streets with low stress streets blue and high stress streets red. The connectivity scores include an overall community score, scores for several subcategories such as services, schools, recreation and retail and then scores for sub-subcategories of these that rate how well interested but concerned people can reach these by bike. The BNA enables you to compare communities. The comparative scores can be misleading. For example, the BNA rates Buckhannon, WV higher than Portland, OR, 37 and 33 respectively. The major limitations of the BNA are its primary data sources: U.S. Census and OpenStreetMap (OSM), and the stress ratings of various street conditions and infrastructure types. The U.S. Census data are only updated every 10 years and do not include sufficient detail to determine number of cyclists and trip characteristics. OSM data completeness and accuracy are questionable. The stress ratings for various street conditions are subjective and biased toward how safe they would feel to interested but concerned people and might be significantly different for competent and experienced bicyclists. I had fun with the BNA and learned a lot. Im guessing youll have fun with it too. Then, we can discuss how it could inform our bike route mapping efforts as well as our efforts to improve infrastructure and education. But, most of all, Im looking forward to riding our infrastructure to see how safe it feels while were having fun on it;) Frank

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BNA
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 10 Dec '17

10 Dec '17

Here is my take on the People for Bikes Bicycle Network Analysis (BNA) <https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/#/places/4c07a176-0174-402a-89ca-5da5182f949…> that Drew asked me at the 12/8 BB meeting to write. The BNA by People for Bikes classifies streets as Low Stress or High Stress for adult cyclists who are interested in riding a bike but concerned about riding in traffic. People for Bikes gives a low stress rating to streets that they think interested but concerned people would probably say they would feel safe riding on. One problem with this approach is that streets that feel safe might not actually be safe, that is, they might actually have more frequent and more severe crashes than other streets that these people feel aren’t as safe. For example, I’ve read countless stories about people on bikes getting killed at intersections by right turning vehicles, especially trucks because the bicycle specific infrastructure led them to be where a competent experienced cyclist would not be, that is, on the right side of right-turning vehicles. That said, the BNA is a good model for developing good bike route maps because its methodology is transparent, well documented and flexible and they provide the source code. The BNA provides a map and connectivity scores. The map shows all streets with low stress streets blue and high stress streets red. The connectivity scores include an overall community score, scores for several subcategories such as services, schools, recreation and retail and then scores for sub-subcategories of these that rate how well interested but concerned people can reach these by bike. The BNA enables you to compare communities. The comparative scores can be misleading. For example, the BNA rates Buckhannon, WV higher than Portland, OR, 37 and 33 respectively. The major limitations of the BNA are its primary data sources: U.S. Census and OpenStreetMap (OSM), and the stress ratings of various street conditions and infrastructure types. The U.S. Census data are only updated every 10 years and do not include sufficient detail to determine number of cyclists and trip characteristics. OSM data completeness and accuracy are questionable. The stress ratings for various street conditions are subjective and biased toward how safe they would feel to interested but concerned people and might be significantly different for competent and experienced bicyclists. I had fun with the BNA and learned a lot. I’m guessing you’ll have fun with it too. Then, we can discuss how it could inform our bike route mapping efforts as well as our efforts to improve infrastructure and education. But, most of all, I’m looking forward to riding our infrastructure to see how safe it feels while we’re having fun on it;) Frank

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Fwd: November minutes, December Meeting
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Hello board, Thanks to Chip for putting together these minutes. I haven't had a chance yet to review them -- can you all comment on them as need be? Still planning on our regular meeting on Thursday, but this will be more informal than most due to such a late agenda (it's not even ready yet!). Preview: secretary recruitment, 2018 TAP grant(s) updates, people for bikes new tools <https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/#/places/4c07a176-0174-402a-89ca-5da5182f949…>, 2014 TAP grant (signage/shelters) updates, plans for the new year, maybe some updates from the events committee? Thanks all for your patience! -Drew p.s. I'll be graduating on December 15th and am recruiting hecklers for the ceremony if any of y'all wanna come on down and see me walk across the stage. In the mean time wish me luck on tying up all these loose ends (hah!). ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Date: Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 3:20 PM Subject: November minutes To: johngatlin(a)gmail.com here you go, let me know if you have any questions. Chip -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Social rides
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 11 Nov '17

11 Nov '17

Hi all, The November social ride will be tomorrow (Sunday Nov. 12) at 2:00 starting at Terra Cafe and meandering around for about 9 miles through Star City and Suncrest. Hope to see some of you there! I was also thinking for the December social ride, there is a holiday parade downtown on Dec. 4th. We could start from there and then go through South Park and see some lights. I'm assuming there will probably be a good number of houses decorated at that time. Can anyone confirm? We could always do this ride a little later in the month and just not have it tie into the parade. - Bridget

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2018 TAP Grant Projects: Please read and help us prioritize
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Nov '17

03 Nov '17

Hello Board, As promised, please see the overview of TAP projects we're currently considering. If you know more about any of these projects, please feel free to edit this document and send it back to me (or just send general comments too). If you get a chance, please review these projects before Monday and send me your top three choices. Feel free to modify and / or combine projects as you see fit. Also attached is Vaike Haas's draft proposal for the Suncrest trails (however, the maps in that document are not as up-to-date as the ones in mine). As a reminder, the intents to apply are due on November 17th. -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505Preview attachment Suncrest Trail Proposal draft 10-26 sm.pdf <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4b0d377119&view=att&th=15f5b7c358…> Suncrest Trail Proposal draft 10-26 sm.pdf 8.5 MB <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4b0d377119&view=att&th=15f5b7c358…>

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Light Giveaway
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Hi Bike Board! I hope all is going well in Morgantown, I've heard there's lots of cycling-related projects and momentum happening - congratulations! I came across this article in the paper and thought it was a good idea. If there's still any unspent grant money floating around for education or safety, maybe it go toward purchasing lights to give away around town. http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_31419682/ boulder-giving-out-free-bike-lights-part-safety <http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_31419682/boulder-giving-out-free…> Also, I heard WV's Bicycle Friendly Ranking is up this year to #37, and I'm sure all your work on the Bike Summit and other projects had a lot to do with it! Best wishes to everybody, miss you all! Christina

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November meeting (agenda), October updated minutes
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Hello Board, Please see our November agenda and read-aheads as well as an updated version of our October minutes attached. Also, everyone welcome Morgantown's new communication manager, Andrew Stacy! He was recently onboarded and replaces Krista Baker. Andrew, it seems like our board webpage <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/AgendaCenter/Bicycle-Board-18> has fundamentally changed with the recent website update. Can you let us know if we should re-send you all our agendas and minutes from 2017 to have them properly updated? Jonathan Rosenbaum, can you please place Andrew on our listserv? Thanks all, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Stolen kids' bike
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 28 Oct '17

28 Oct '17

A neighbors' bike was stolen from their garage, 20" white and black frame with "Ambush" on it. Image pasted below & attached.He's super bummed, hoping we find it. I've checked Craigslist and ebay, but appreciate help.Good Karma to all.Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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TONIGHT - Spoky Halloween Night Ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 27 Oct '17

27 Oct '17

Tonight, around 7pm there will be an unplanned, unsponsored, informal, impromptu spoky (short-o) Halloween night ride beginning from the vicinity of Positive Spin's new location. Some things to keep in mind .. For night riding in the Morgantown area, the bike should be equipped with a front light and a red reflector on the rear of the bicycle, also a red taillight may be used, which is highly recommended. Helmets are required. Although, there is no plan to stop anywhere, it would be prudent to bring a locking device to secure your bike just in case we do decide to stop somewhere. The temperature should be pleasant during the daytime, however, it will go into the 50's (also pleasant) during the evening so dress accordingly. -Jonathan

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October Minutes
by Bridget O'Meara via Bikeboard 26 Oct '17

26 Oct '17

Hi all, Here are the minutes from October's meeting. Some highlights include: *Decisions:* *1. *Approved: September minutes, stickers for bicycle friendly city signs, try to get sharrows installed on the Jones-Raleigh corridor *2. *Postponed tour de sharrow until February unless new sharrows are put down on Rawley sooner *3. *Form committee to plan and organize yearly events *4. *Move November social rides to Sunday to ensure daylight as fall sets in and the days get shorter *Some new action items* *1. *All: go to neighborhood meetings to tell everyone about bike board; D. Gatlin will send a reminder email and details about neighborhood association meetings *2. *All: Read and share new articles on bike infrastructure *3. *H. Grandon, M. Newcomb, C. Wamsley, B. O’Meara, B. Rota to meet to form annual event committee. Best, Bridget

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Bicycle Parking required at Morgantown Mall
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 13 Oct '17

13 Oct '17

Good news: Article (copied below) on front page of today’s Dominion Post says, County Commission unanimously approved site development for Book Exchange at former Elder Beerman location in Morgantown Mall, "with the condition that parking include a minimum number of long-term and short-term bicycle storage areas”. How’d that happen? Harry?:) Frank Commission approves site d e ve l o p m e n t BY BEN CONLEY The Dominion Post A 19,000 square-foot development in the space formerly occupied by Elder-Beerman in the old Mountaineer Mall received site plan approval from the Morgantown Planning Commission on Thursday. Book Exchange Holdings Inc. owner Jonathan Fleming requested the significant impact site plan review. He said that the space will be used to support the online retail portion of Book Exchang e’s business. “We started this side of our business about five years ago and we’ve been selling things online more and more,” F leming said. “We started with 6,000 feet. We went up to 11,000 [feet] and this year we need to go up to 19,000 [feet]. This is really the only space in Morgantown we could find that kind of fit the bill.” The request was unanimously approved with the condition that parking include a minimum number of longterm and short-term bicycle storage areas.

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Meeting alert: Homecoming Parade Tonight, Traffic Patterns Altered from 5:15p ~ 7p
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Oct '17

05 Oct '17

All, Please be aware that the MHS homecoming parade is scheduled to begin at 6pm tonight. The parade will traverse the usual High Street route and disperse at Foundry Street. Traveling via motor vehicle to our meeting might be limited if you are approaching from Beechurst, University Ave, Willey Street, or South High Street. I recommend approaching from one of the South Park area bridges (Pleasant or Walnut). Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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FW: Mountain Line - Free Bus Rides on Election Day
by Bill Austin via Bikeboard 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

We encourage everyone to participate in the Special election. Please publicize. Thanks, Bill From: Maria Smith [mailto:MariaSmith@busride.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:13 PM To: bus busride <bus(a)busride.org> Subject: Mountain Line - Free Bus Rides on Election Day mOUNTAIN lINE tRANSIT aUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Tuesday October 3, 2017 Contact: Maria Smith, Marketing Officer Phone: (304) 296-3680 Free bus rides on election day Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority will be providing free rides during the Special Election on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Riders will be able to board all local routes (excluding Grey Line) for free between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM while polls are open. For information on all Mountain Line bus routes and schedules, riders can visit www.busride.org <http://www.busride.org> or call 304-291-RIDE (7433) during normal hours of operation. You can also follow Mountain Line on Facebook and Twitter for updates. ### Thank you. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Fwd: Mountaineer
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

Bike Board, Can I get a role call for anyone who would be interested in setting up a safety-oriented booth RE: cycling at Mountaineer Week? The call is to occupy a shared booth on October 24th from 10am-2pm. That's a Tuesday. Best, Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shook, Daniel <daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Date: Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 1:45 PM Subject: Mountaineer To: "Jonnie Kifer (MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com)" <MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com>, matthew <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com>, "Drew Gatlin (BikeMorgantown(a)gmail.com)" <BikeMorgantown(a)gmail.com> *Good afternoon to some of my favorite Morgantown people!* *I wanted to forward you the email I received from Dr. Lisa Costello regarding the Mountaineer Week Safe Community event. I wanted to see if you would be willing to share a booth with me? Last year, I stuck Matthew with my table, but not this year. I think it would be fun to be there.* *Any thoughts? Please let me know ASAP and I’ll make sure we have enough room at the table we can share.* *Thank you!* *Dan* *_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________* *From:* Costello, Lisa *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:33 PM *To:* Shook, Daniel <daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu> *Cc:* Johnson, James <James.Johnson(a)mail.wvu.edu> *Subject:* Re: Mountaineer Week Health & Wellness Expo Hi Dan, Thank you for the email regarding Mountaineer Week Safe Community! We would love for your team to participate in this year's Mountaineer Week Safe Community (we have you to thank for the idea!) Below is information about the event. Consider this your formal invitation to participate again in the 2017 Mountaineer Week Safe Community as part of WVU’s 70th annual Mountaineer week (information below). I have also CC'd James Johnson who is helping coordinate the participants this year. The “Safe Community” event will take place on October 24, 2017 from 10-2 on the 1st floor of the WVU Mountainlair. We hope and plan to feature numerous interactive and informative displays with an overarching focus on safety. Distracted Dave sounds awesome! *Mountaineer Week Background:* Mountaineer Week marks the time when the leaves are turning and the chill has returned to the evening air, setting the stage for a celebration filled with art, unique crafts, and Appalachian culture, heritage, and cuisine. Mountaineer Week is WVU’s way of paying tribute to West Virginia’s heritage and traditions. The number one priority of event planning is to remind and educate WVU students and the community about the culture that has made West Virginia what it is today. We hope to attract thousands of visitors from our campus, community, state and region as we preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources that bind people and cultures together. For more information visit:http://mountaineerweek.wvu.edu/ *2017 Mountaineer Week Health & Wellness Day Background:* Morgantown, along with surrounding municipalities, forms the Greater Morgantown metropolitan area. In 2016, the Greater Morgantown metropolitan area became the 28th community in the United States to be accredited as a safe community through the National Safety Council (learn more by visiting: http://www.safemorgantownwvu.org/). Our community is the first to have a commitment to safety that involves a University, City, and County! To highlight this accomplishment and provide greater awareness to safety efforts, this year’s Mountaineer Week Health and Wellness Day will again feature the *Mountaineer Week Safe Community*. This event will be held from 10-2 on the 1st floor of the WVU Mountainlair on October 24, 2017 and will feature an array of interactive and informative displays with an overarching focus on safety. Additional events taking place during Health & Wellness Day are listed below. *Safety Topics to be Addressed:* · Alcohol Education/High Risk Drinking · Blood Drive · Distracted Driving · Fire Safety · Herd Immunity: Flu Vaccinations · Nutrition · Over the Counter and Prescription drug abuse and disposal · Sexual Assault · Suicide Prevention *Additional topics will be considered Please respond by October 9, 2017 if you/your team is willing to participate. James Johnson will serve as the coordinator of participants, and is cc’d on this email. Please also let us know how much space and additional items may be needed for your display (i.e. table length needs, electric supply, water supply, etc). As the event nears we will have additional correspondence regarding event logistic as well as marketing. Unless otherwise noted, we will use you as a contact person, but please provide additional information regarding other contact persons/event leaders for your display. Also, please accept my apologies for my delayed response to your prior email regarding Safety Town. I'm a bit busy at the moment, but would love to get together near the end of October (after this event) to discuss that opportunity more. Thank you again for your email. We look forward to working together as we strive to educate the WVU community about health, wellness, and safety during Mountaineer Week! *[image: DSS sign]* *Daniel S. Shook, Ph.D*., Director *The WVU Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Initiative* WVU Injury Control Research Center P.O. Box 9151 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9151 Office: 304-293-8408 <(304)%20293-8408> Cell: 614-448-7168 <(614)%20448-7168> www.safemorgantownwvu.org [image: SCAnewTop50] - Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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October General Meeting: Agenda Attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Oct '17

01 Oct '17

Hello All! Please find our agenda attached. There are two items up for grabs if any of you want to take a shot at facilitating the discussion (I'm totally willing to chat about those items beforehand to get you caught up to speed if you're willing!). Also, we're again in need of a volunteer for secretary (or did someone volunteer to do it this month at last month's meeting?). Finally, is anyone willing to spearhead organizing and marketing the upcoming social ride? It's gonna be a spooky ride, Friday, October 13th. Our last was really quite excellent, let's make this month's a hoot! Best, Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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October Meeting: Next Week! Call for agenda items, September minutes included
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Sep '17

27 Sep '17

Hello Board! Upcoming events: - General Meeting, October 5th 6:30-8:30pm - Social Ride, October 13th 6:00-9:00pm - Special Election for Constitutional Amendment: October 7, 2017 First, please send an email if you want to join me and/or our assistant city engineer, Alex Stockdale, sometime this week to site and locate the locations of some sharrows and R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs here in the next week. This could occur during the middle of the business day or after hours as convenient for those interested. It will be an excellent opportunity to get involved with the inter-month workings of the board. Second, *please send suggested agenda topics my way before 5pm tomorrow*. I'll send out the agenda tomorrow evening. Please see our September minutes attached. Thank you, Bridget, for serving as secretary for a second time in recent months! We hosted the bike summit last weekend, and I've gotta say that it was a smashing success! Many thousands of thanks are due to all board members who pitched in with planning over the past year, and indeed many thousands of thanks are due to the entire board and cycling community here in Morgantown for making such an attractive community to host the summit. I'll include a recap of my takeaways from the summit at our meeting next week, which include some exciting momentum generated for projects here around town. Hope you all are well! Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Kelly -It just occurred to Drew & me that we'll have the other 2 rides that, though not led by CRC, may need insurance too. I'm wondering if these could be added too? We may have CRC members on each of those rides...sorry to be a pain, just checking. The other 2 rides are a MTB ride in white park and the educational ride of ~20 folks around town (~9 miles total, mostly on road). Thanks for checking. We greatly appreciate all your help.Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com> To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com>; Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Yes, that is the plan. I will send you confirmation of the insurance, Monday. The Spring Spectacular was about 250, so I assume this will be about the same.And, yes, two rides. One up Deckers, the second we plan a Dug Hill loop, ending on Deckers. Time should be ok, back by 2:30 ish.Bikes and helmets. Kelly Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2017, at 9:57 AM, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Kelly -I'm just returning to this to make sure we have finalized (or can finalize) this. I think the best approach is to have the CRCs add a "rider" or special event insurance (esp if it's around $250) and the organization leading the bike summit (WV Connecting Communities) will reimburse CRC. Please confirm the price with your carrier and let Drew & me know. Hope that is acceptable to CRC, and we greatly appreciate your help. I have a call with the Summit organizing committee and will follow up soon with more details. I'm cc'ing Drew, he's also helping organize that day. Here are the details of the day:1) noon: gather on trail behind the Waterfront Marriott for one of three rides: a) MTB in White Park (led by Colin & Christiaan) - bikes provided by WVU Outdoor Rec Center b) trail to Masontown (led by CRC) - riders bring own bikes c) road to Mt. Morris & Rising Creek (led by CRC)- or other road ride the CRC leader chooses - riders bring own bikes2) Return by 2:30 3) 3:00-4:30 educational ride led by host committee - bikes provided by Wamsley's & WVU 4) 6:30-8pm exciting evening panel led by yours truly re: making WV more bike friendly8pm + - general merriment Thanks! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> To: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Kelly Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Thanks Kelly! I'll look into the insurance question. A few questions back:1) what route to Rising Creek would you take? We'd trust your judgement of the road conditions, of course. Now that I think more about it, is there a safe road ride on only WV roads (rather than into PA) since this is the WV Bike Summit?2) re: insurance - if a non-member joins in one of your scheduled rides, is insurance needed? Is our request the same - or would it be viewed as the same by the legal system?Looking forward to it...we could always chat about these things as you walk by the house, too!Thanks so much! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: 'kelly williams' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Kelly Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Country Roads Cyclists would be glad to lead the two rides on Sunday, one up Decker's Creek and the other to Mount Morris. I am not certain about taking a group of cyclists up RT 100 to Mount Morris, I have avoided that road for the last two years because of the very bad condition of the road. Two other possibilities would be to bike up the Mon River Trail to Friendship Hill or to Lake Lynn Dam, the drawback there is, if it is wet, the one mile undeveloped trail to Point Marion can be pretty muddy.But, I am open to any suggestions. The bigger question to me is the one of insurance. Country Roads Cyclists has insurance to cover its members riding, but we had to pay extra ($233.00) for an event, like the Spring Spectacular in May of 2017. So, would the bike board or WV Bike Summit be covering this? I am looking forward to hearing back on these two issues. Kelly Williams From: 'Christiaan Abildso' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 11:53 AM Subject: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Friends -Traci, Drew and I are planning some educational rides around Morgantown on Sunday, Sept 24th for the WV Bike Summit that will be in town.As you're all planning September rides - Mon Bike Club, CR Cyclists or another individual or group - we're wondering if you would be interested in leading or helping lead one or both of the rides in bold below (to Mt Morris & to Masontown). We're hoping to highlight all the great, diverse rides available and the great cycling groups in our area. Please let me know. Thanks so much!Christiaan Sunday, September 24 12-3 pm Meet for Leisure Rides outside Marriott 1) Road: Ride to Mt. Morris, stop at Rising Creek, ride back; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 2) Rail Trail: Ride towards Masontown; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 3) Mountain: Ride to and around White Park; Ride leader: COLIN & Christiaan? 3-4:30 pm Educational Bike Ride Tour- 6.89 Miles beginning and ending at Marriott - Stop 1) Dinsmore Building: Topic 1: Positive Spin by Nellis; Topic 2: Trail Connector Improvements by Damien or Alex - Stop 2) White Park via Callen Ave: Topic: Mountain Biking and BOPARC partnership, 2nd View of Trail Intersection by Colin Dierman - Stop 3) Mon County Sheriff OR Morgantown Police Station: Topic: Safety Town by Dan Shook or Officer from BTWD - Stop 4) Foundry St Underpass: Topic: Wayfinding Signage and South Middle Bike Club by Jessica H - Stop 5) Wamsley’s Bike Shop: Topic 1: Diversifying Revenue and Promoting Bike Culture by Colin Dierman Topic 2: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore - Stop 6) The State Rail Trail Entrance: Topic: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore if Seneca Village is not finished - Stop 7) Bike Locker at Wharf Street Garage: Topic: Quickly Point it Out by Ride Leader NOTE: Topic presenters will be stationary at each location with exception of Colin Dierman (White Park & the shop). Need 5-6 summit folks to ride with group to ensure safety, directions, presentations stay on time, etc. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email tomonbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email tomonbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Social Ride: Tonight! Farmer's Market Pavilion! Wheels down at 6:30p!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Hey Board, Forgot that tonight is our social ride -- apparently the facebook public likes our last-minute notifications, though, and we're expecting a few folks to show up! Maybe I'll see you there too? -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Awesome! Thanks so much! "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com> To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com>; Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Yes, that is the plan. I will send you confirmation of the insurance, Monday. The Spring Spectacular was about 250, so I assume this will be about the same.And, yes, two rides. One up Deckers, the second we plan a Dug Hill loop, ending on Deckers. Time should be ok, back by 2:30 ish.Bikes and helmets. Kelly Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2017, at 9:57 AM, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Kelly -I'm just returning to this to make sure we have finalized (or can finalize) this. I think the best approach is to have the CRCs add a "rider" or special event insurance (esp if it's around $250) and the organization leading the bike summit (WV Connecting Communities) will reimburse CRC. Please confirm the price with your carrier and let Drew & me know. Hope that is acceptable to CRC, and we greatly appreciate your help. I have a call with the Summit organizing committee and will follow up soon with more details. I'm cc'ing Drew, he's also helping organize that day. Here are the details of the day:1) noon: gather on trail behind the Waterfront Marriott for one of three rides: a) MTB in White Park (led by Colin & Christiaan) - bikes provided by WVU Outdoor Rec Center b) trail to Masontown (led by CRC) - riders bring own bikes c) road to Mt. Morris & Rising Creek (led by CRC)- or other road ride the CRC leader chooses - riders bring own bikes2) Return by 2:30 3) 3:00-4:30 educational ride led by host committee - bikes provided by Wamsley's & WVU 4) 6:30-8pm exciting evening panel led by yours truly re: making WV more bike friendly8pm + - general merriment Thanks! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> To: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Kelly Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Thanks Kelly! I'll look into the insurance question. A few questions back:1) what route to Rising Creek would you take? We'd trust your judgement of the road conditions, of course. Now that I think more about it, is there a safe road ride on only WV roads (rather than into PA) since this is the WV Bike Summit?2) re: insurance - if a non-member joins in one of your scheduled rides, is insurance needed? Is our request the same - or would it be viewed as the same by the legal system?Looking forward to it...we could always chat about these things as you walk by the house, too!Thanks so much! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: 'kelly williams' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Kelly Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Country Roads Cyclists would be glad to lead the two rides on Sunday, one up Decker's Creek and the other to Mount Morris. I am not certain about taking a group of cyclists up RT 100 to Mount Morris, I have avoided that road for the last two years because of the very bad condition of the road. Two other possibilities would be to bike up the Mon River Trail to Friendship Hill or to Lake Lynn Dam, the drawback there is, if it is wet, the one mile undeveloped trail to Point Marion can be pretty muddy.But, I am open to any suggestions. The bigger question to me is the one of insurance. Country Roads Cyclists has insurance to cover its members riding, but we had to pay extra ($233.00) for an event, like the Spring Spectacular in May of 2017. So, would the bike board or WV Bike Summit be covering this? I am looking forward to hearing back on these two issues. Kelly Williams From: 'Christiaan Abildso' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 11:53 AM Subject: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Friends -Traci, Drew and I are planning some educational rides around Morgantown on Sunday, Sept 24th for the WV Bike Summit that will be in town.As you're all planning September rides - Mon Bike Club, CR Cyclists or another individual or group - we're wondering if you would be interested in leading or helping lead one or both of the rides in bold below (to Mt Morris & to Masontown). We're hoping to highlight all the great, diverse rides available and the great cycling groups in our area. Please let me know. Thanks so much!Christiaan Sunday, September 24 12-3 pm Meet for Leisure Rides outside Marriott 1) Road: Ride to Mt. Morris, stop at Rising Creek, ride back; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 2) Rail Trail: Ride towards Masontown; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 3) Mountain: Ride to and around White Park; Ride leader: COLIN & Christiaan? 3-4:30 pm Educational Bike Ride Tour- 6.89 Miles beginning and ending at Marriott - Stop 1) Dinsmore Building: Topic 1: Positive Spin by Nellis; Topic 2: Trail Connector Improvements by Damien or Alex - Stop 2) White Park via Callen Ave: Topic: Mountain Biking and BOPARC partnership, 2nd View of Trail Intersection by Colin Dierman - Stop 3) Mon County Sheriff OR Morgantown Police Station: Topic: Safety Town by Dan Shook or Officer from BTWD - Stop 4) Foundry St Underpass: Topic: Wayfinding Signage and South Middle Bike Club by Jessica H - Stop 5) Wamsley’s Bike Shop: Topic 1: Diversifying Revenue and Promoting Bike Culture by Colin Dierman Topic 2: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore - Stop 6) The State Rail Trail Entrance: Topic: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore if Seneca Village is not finished - Stop 7) Bike Locker at Wharf Street Garage: Topic: Quickly Point it Out by Ride Leader NOTE: Topic presenters will be stationary at each location with exception of Colin Dierman (White Park & the shop). Need 5-6 summit folks to ride with group to ensure safety, directions, presentations stay on time, etc. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email tomonbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email tomonbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Thanks Kelly! I'll look into the insurance question. A few questions back:1) what route to Rising Creek would you take? We'd trust your judgement of the road conditions, of course. Now that I think more about it, is there a safe road ride on only WV roads (rather than into PA) since this is the WV Bike Summit?2) re: insurance - if a non-member joins in one of your scheduled rides, is insurance needed? Is our request the same - or would it be viewed as the same by the legal system?Looking forward to it...we could always chat about these things as you walk by the house, too!Thanks so much! Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: 'kelly williams' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Kelly Williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>; Bill Foster <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>; Amanda Bise <ad.bise(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Country Roads Cyclists would be glad to lead the two rides on Sunday, one up Decker's Creek and the other to Mount Morris. I am not certain about taking a group of cyclists up RT 100 to Mount Morris, I have avoided that road for the last two years because of the very bad condition of the road. Two other possibilities would be to bike up the Mon River Trail to Friendship Hill or to Lake Lynn Dam, the drawback there is, if it is wet, the one mile undeveloped trail to Point Marion can be pretty muddy.But, I am open to any suggestions. The bigger question to me is the one of insurance. Country Roads Cyclists has insurance to cover its members riding, but we had to pay extra ($233.00) for an event, like the Spring Spectacular in May of 2017. So, would the bike board or WV Bike Summit be covering this? I am looking forward to hearing back on these two issues. Kelly Williams From: 'Christiaan Abildso' via Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com> To: Mon Bike Club <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>; Country Road Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com>; Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 11:53 AM Subject: [MonBikeClub] WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September Friends -Traci, Drew and I are planning some educational ridesaround Morgantown on Sunday, Sept 24th for the WV Bike Summit thatwill be in town.As you're all planning September rides - Mon Bike Club, CR Cyclists or another individual or group - we're wondering if you would be interested in leading or helping lead one or both of the rides in bold below (to Mt Morris & to Masontown). We're hoping to highlight all the great, diverse rides available and the great cycling groups in our area. Please let me know. Thanks so much!Christiaan Sunday, September 24 12-3 pm Meet for Leisure Rides outside Marriott 1) Road:Ride to Mt. Morris, stop at Rising Creek, ride back; Ride leader: Country RoadsCyclists? 2) RailTrail: Ride towards Masontown; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 3) Mountain:Ride to and around White Park; Ride leader: COLIN & Christiaan? 3-4:30 pm Educational Bike Ride Tour- 6.89 Miles beginning and ending at Marriott - Stop 1) Dinsmore Building: Topic 1: Positive Spin by Nellis; Topic 2: Trail Connector Improvements by Damien or Alex - Stop 2) White Park via Callen Ave: Topic: Mountain Biking and BOPARC partnership, 2nd View of Trail Intersection by Colin Dierman - Stop 3) Mon County Sheriff OR Morgantown Police Station: Topic: Safety Town by Dan Shook or Officer from BTWD - Stop 4) Foundry St Underpass: Topic: Wayfinding Signage and South Middle Bike Club by Jessica H - Stop 5) Wamsley’s Bike Shop: Topic 1: Diversifying Revenue and Promoting Bike Culture by Colin Dierman Topic 2: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore - Stop 6) The State Rail Trail Entrance: Topic: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore if Seneca Village is not finished - Stop 7) Bike Locker at Wharf Street Garage: Topic: Quickly Point it Out by Ride Leader NOTE: Topic presenters will be stationary at each location withexception of Colin Dierman (White Park & the shop). Need 5-6 summit folksto ride with group to ensure safety, directions, presentations stay on time,etc. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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September General Meeting: This Thursday!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello all! Hope you're staying warm and dry as we emerge from the Labor Day weekend. Please find our agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday attached. You'll also find *draft* minutes from our last meeting. For those of you who attended, please review these for their accuracy and suggest expansions where needed. Also: anyone know a good secretary you could send our way? Thanks to Harry for doing it twice in a row! -Drew -- *J.D. Gatlin* Transportation Engineering Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 653 Engineering Sciences Building West Virginia University, Dec. '17 Chair, *Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board* Co-Chair, *2017 West Virginia Bicycle Summit* Morgantown, WV 26505

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Bike Friendly University Survey
by Traci Knabenshue via Bikeboard 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Hi Bike Board Friends, It's survey time! Please consider filling this out as part of the peer review process for WVU's application to become a Bike Friendly U. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFU2017_CampusSurvey Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Sustainability Director Facilities & Services 304.293.7916 http://sustainability.wvu.edu [LetsConserve_Wordmark-full-bluegoldfbook]

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A Right to the Road: Understanding & Addressing Bicyclist Safety | GHSA
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 25 Aug '17

25 Aug '17

http://www.ghsa.org/resources/bicyclist-safety2017 Looks promising for future state & federal action & funding... This publication analyzes national data to understand fatal bicyclist-motor vehicle crash characteristics, offering 30 actions steps to help State Highway Safety Offices and local communities assess and improve their current bicyclist safety programs. Chief among these recommendations are collecting better crash data, increasing training for law enforcement to understand laws designed to protect bicyclists, partnering with bicycling and community organizations to amplify safety messaging, and coupling infrastructure improvements with public education campaigns. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Tonight's monthly social ride
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 11 Aug '17

11 Aug '17

Four cyclists: Ryan Simonton, Katie Luckini, Jack Barker and Frank Gmeindl made the monthly Social Ride tonight. Not a bad turnout considering we only posted the event on Facebook 2 days ago. We had a pleasant ride through 5 neighborhoods, 4 City parks and by 3 of our historic bars. The recent paving was nice but the hills are still there:) Barely any traffic and excellent weather right until the very end when a few raindrops began to fall. Mark your calendars and see you on the next Social Ride September 8, 6:00 pm at the Spruce St. Farmers Market pavilion! Frank

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Strategic Meeting Tonight with open(ish) Agenda, July Minutes Attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

Hello Board, Very excited to see you all tonight! Please find August Agenda and July's minutes attached (along with our open action items). Tonight's meeting will continue the recent trend of reflection, but in an explicit manner. We will end the meeting promptly at 8pm. We still need a secretary for tonight's meeting (as well as all future meetings..!). Best, Drew

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Fwd: After Action Meeting - Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Center on High Street
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

Hello Bike Board, Can we get a representative to attend this meeting and convey what we discussed at our last meeting regarding bicycles in the Celebration of America parades? Thanks, Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 1:07 PM Subject: Fwd: After Action Meeting - Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Center on High Street To: "johngatlin(a)gmail.com" <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Please forward to the bike board! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 <(304)%20685-6569> Public Employees may disregard this message Begin forwarded message: *From:* "Carye L. Blaney" <cblaney(a)monongaliacountyclerk.com> *Date:* July 21, 2017 at 12:57:38 PM EDT *To:* <b.fooks(a)yahoo.com>, <karen.kelley.king(a)gmail.com>, < dsavage52(a)hotmail.com>, <srobinso(a)wvu.edu>, <ryanjoeboyd(a)gmail.com>, < pbunnerchung(a)hotmail.com>, <info(a)tannersalleyleather.com>, < barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, <adeprospero(a)hotmail.com>, < jwpyles(a)comcast.net>, <gmellie1118(a)gmail.com>, 'Barb Palumbo' < zdayisgood(a)yahoo.com>, 'Jenny Selin' <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "Carye L. Blaney" <cblaney(a)monongaliacountyclerk.com>, d.r.ayersman < d.r.ayersman(a)hotmail.com>, Donnie Davis <gmaudie(a)frontiernet.net>, < loshdj(a)comcast.net> *Subject:* *After Action Meeting - Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Center on High Street* Hello everyone! Congratulations for all your hard work on July 4, 2017. It was a success! This is a reminder for the after action meeting next Tuesday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Center on High Street. We will have pizza delivered. Everyone needs to bring their own drink. Please also come prepared with your notes, suggestions and items that you feel will help make next year's event even better. Please respond and let me know if you plan on attending next Tuesday so we can plan for the pizza. Have a great weekend everyone! Carye *Carye L. Blaney County Clerk Office of the Monongalia County Clerk 243 High Street, Room 123 Morgantown, WV 26505 ** <http://www.monongaliacountyclerk.com/>www.monongaliacountyclerk.com <http://www.monongaliacountyclerk.com/>* * Office 304-291-7230 <(304)%20291-7230> Office Cell 304-290-1407 <(304)%20290-1407> Office Fax 304- 291-7233 <(304)%20291-7233>* *****************************IMPORTANT NOTICE**************************** THIS ELECTRONIC MAIL MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, AND OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED RECIPIENT(S), ANY DISSEMINATION OR USE OF THIS ELECTRONIC EMAIL OR ITS CONTENTS BY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE INTENDED RECIPIENT(S) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY ME IMMEDIATELY BY REPLY EMAIL SO THAT I MAY CORRECT MY INTERNAL RECORDS. PLEASE THEN DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE. THANK YOU. ************************************************************************************

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August 3 Bike Board meeting- favor
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

Hi Drew and all Bike Board I have a favor to ask. MRTC is interviewing for an on-call engineer to handle Rec Trail Grants and other engineering needed projects. The interviews are scheduled on evening of Thursday, August 3. Our usual meeting spaces either will not work or are not available. Would Bike Board be willing to meet in the large Public Safety Building room and allow MRTC to use the smaller conference room? We would be meeting from 5-7:30PM. Feel free to call me or to say No. I understand one room is easier to set up for discussion. I will keep going down list of possible other locations. Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Fwd: Greenspace planning
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

I hope some folk from the BB can attend this planning meeting on Monday -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Hi All, Just a reminder that we're scheduled to meet this coming Monday, July 24th from 6 to 7ish in room 324 Brooks Hall, on WVU's downtown campus, off of Beechurst St. (link to Brooks Hall parking in Lot 8 is here [1]). The meeting will focus on developing a planning 'team' and a planning structure / approach / method, call it what you will. The structure will include the 'how' (meaning how we move forward), and a rough timeline. I have heard back from a few of you (thanks for that); others who are planning to attend please let me know. If you'd like to be on the planning team (recognizing that your participation will involve a meaningful but reasonable commitment of time and effort), let me know by email or phone call. I look forward to seeing you on Monday. Have a great weekend. Rick Rick Landenberger, Ph.D. West Virginia Land Trust WVU Dept. of Geology and Geography P.O. Box 6300 137 Brooks Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6300 304-293-9468 (office) 304-692-6172 (cell) Links: ------ [1] https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6366876,-79.9567696,20.5z?hl=en

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WV Bike Summit - Morgantown late September
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

Friends -Traci, Drew and I are planning some educational ridesaround Morgantown on Sunday, Sept 24th for the WV Bike Summit thatwill be in town.As you're all planning September rides - Mon Bike Club, CR Cyclists or another individual or group - we're wondering if you would be interested in leading or helping lead one or both of the rides in bold below (to Mt Morris & to Masontown). We're hoping to highlight all the great, diverse rides available and the great cycling groups in our area. Please let me know. Thanks so much! Christiaan Sunday, September 24 12-3 pm Meet for Leisure Rides outside Marriott 1) Road:Ride to Mt. Morris, stop at Rising Creek, ride back; Ride leader: Country RoadsCyclists? 2) RailTrail: Ride towards Masontown; Ride leader: Country Roads Cyclists? 3) Mountain:Ride to and around White Park; Ride leader: COLIN & Christiaan? 3-4:30 pm Educational Bike Ride Tour- 6.89 Miles beginning and ending at Marriott - Stop 1) Dinsmore Building: Topic 1: Positive Spin by Nellis; Topic 2: Trail Connector Improvements by Damien or Alex - Stop 2) White Park via Callen Ave: Topic: Mountain Biking and BOPARC partnership, 2nd View of Trail Intersection by Colin Dierman - Stop 3) Mon County Sheriff OR Morgantown Police Station: Topic: Safety Town by Dan Shook or Officer from BTWD - Stop 4) Foundry St Underpass: Topic: Wayfinding Signage and South Middle Bike Club by Jessica H - Stop 5) Wamsley’s Bike Shop: Topic 1: Diversifying Revenue and Promoting Bike Culture by Colin Dierman Topic 2: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore - Stop 6) The State Rail Trail Entrance: Topic: Bike Parking Ordinance for new builds by John Whitmore if Seneca Village is not finished - Stop 7) Bike Locker at Wharf Street Garage: Topic: Quickly Point it Out by Ride Leader NOTE: Topic presenters will be stationary at each location withexception of Colin Dierman (White Park & the shop). Need 5-6 summit folksto ride with group to ensure safety, directions, presentations stay on time,etc. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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July Meeting: Next Week! Also: Celebration of America Parade
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

Hello Board, Please see the agenda attached for our meeting next Thursday, July 6th. Please also help recruit the young folks in your life (or the young at heart!) for the July 4th Celebration of America Parade. You'll find the flyer and information attached for the bicycle decorating event we're hosting at 5pm that day. Happy holiday weekend, Drew

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June Minutes, July Doodle, Project Updates, Member Requests
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Hello Board, Happy Birthday, West Virginia! Please see our attached minutes for the June meeting. Thank you kindly to Bridget for stepping in during the meeting to take notes and for drafting these minutes. Given the July 4th holiday, please complete the following doodle to indicate your availability for our July general meeting: https://doodle.com/ poll/65ht5ayy7eqfmdw3 Project Updates: The city is planning to paint temporary sharrows on various roads as part of the 2017 paving project. We've identified the following corridors as candidates: White Ave, Charles Ave, North Spruce, Allison, Stewart, Jones, Diamond, and Carnegie. Will keep you all updated on their potential implementation. I am requesting that the *Tour de Sharrow committee* restart discussions on the events we need to coordinate to support their installation. As part of the support process for these sharrows, we have formed a *research committee* to develop a methodology and plan for measuring their effects on cycling here in town. The research questions are not yet formed -- if you have an interest in serving on this committee or helping to steer it in any manner, please contact beth.rota(a)gmail.com. *Our first meeting for that committee is this Thursday, 7am, at Terra Cafe*. Finally, we're down to 10 voting members with *seven total vacancies*. We are looking specifically for representatives from South Park, Suncrest, Evansdale, Woodburn, North Hills / West Run, and South Hills/West Sabraton neighborhoods. We are also looking for K-12 / Youth and WVU Student representatives. Thanks! Drew

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Pgh Mayor envisions self-driving infrastructure
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 19 Jun '17

19 Jun '17

Pittsburgh Mayor, Bill Peduto envisioning the changes that self-driving cars will bring is acting immediately to reshape Pittsburgh infrastructure: * Eliminate much parking and repurpose parking facilities; * Redesign public rights of way that prioritize bicycles and pedestrian access. “Working together, and starting immediately, we can engineer this mobility revolution to designate future of cities and the best possible outcomes for all.” Please see attached article from Pittsburgh Post Gazette June 15. Frank

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POSTPONEMENTS: General Meeting Moved to 6/8, Willowdale Photo Opp Moved to Thursday @ 5pm
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 07 Jun '17

07 Jun '17

Hello Board! Changes small and large abound...! Due to a number of reasons both within and out of my / our control, I'm shifting a few imminent events. Please voice your concerns over these draconian measures at our next board meeting on June 8th. Same bat time, same bat place: 6:30-8:30pm in the conference room at the public safety building. Next change: our photo opp for Willowdale has been moved to *Thursday, 5pm*. Please spread the word! It would be great not to have just board members present. I'll make a Facebook post. The DP and WBOY will be notified. **Note that we will not meet *Wednesday (tomorrow) at 5pm* For the photo opp, we'll meet at the entrance to the parking lot at the intersection of Willow and Willowdale, in between Medical Center Dr. and Irwin Streets. Also, bike month is almost up -- have you been logging your miles in the National Bike Challenge? I'm currently sitting at #1 in Morgantown, and I know that can't be right... Finally, please find the *Draft* June agenda attached. Please send me any comments/suggestions/changes before this Thursday and I'll get the agenda out properly that evening. With my tail between my legs, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 06 Jun '17

06 Jun '17

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n HURRAH! ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 6/5/2017 1:14:04 PM To: "Harry Grandon" harry.grandon(a)washingtonprime.com, "Marilyn Newcome" mjcycling(a)msn.com, "John Whitmore via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A Wow. Wow! 3 From: Bikeboard bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of Harry Grandon via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 10:23:58 AM To: Marilyn Newcome; John Whitmore via Bikeboard Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A Nice to see the Dominion Post publicize and support what we're doing. Thanks! HARRY GRANDON, CSM, CMD General Manager MORGANTOWN MALL 9500 Mall Road Morgantown, WV 26501 304.983.6200 harry.grandon(a)washingtonprime.com morgantownmall.com From: Bikeboard [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Marilyn Newcome via Bikeboard [bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 10:21 AM To: John Whitmore via Bikeboard Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A Great article John. That was very educational. Thanks for sharing. Marilyn Sent from my LG Mobile ------ Original message------ From: John Whitmore via Bikeboard Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2017 10:02 AM To: Bicycle Board; Cc: Subject:[Bikeboard] June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A Time We All Shared the Road; Printed on Monday, June 5, 2017; Page 5-A; Dominion Post. Editorial. John Whitmore, AICP Planner III City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov -- CONFIDENTIAL, PROTECTED AND NON-BINDING STATEMENT: This email and all other electronic communications from Washington Prime Group, or any of its affiliates and their respective representatives are for informational purposes only and contains information that may be confidential, be protected by the attorney-client or other applicable privileges or constitute non-public information. No such communication is intended by the sender to constitute an electronic signature, electronic record or any agreement by the sender to conduct a transaction by electronic means. The parties do not intend to be bound by this communication or any agreement until both agree to, sign and exchange signature pages to a formal written contract, and neither party may reasonably rely on any promises inconsistent with this paragraph. All pages included in this email are intended for the use of the party to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by email reply and please delete this message from your computer and destroy any copies.

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News coverage for sharrows....
by Derek Springston via Bikeboard 05 Jun '17

05 Jun '17

http://www.dominionpost.com/Bike-Sharrows http://www.wvalways.com/story/35571363/morgantown-public-works-completes-bi… http://wajr.com/bike-arrows-remind-drivers-to-share-the-road/ -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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June 5, 2017 Dominion Post Editorial Page 5-A
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 05 Jun '17

05 Jun '17

Time We All Shared the Road; Printed on Monday, June 5, 2017; Page 5-A; Dominion Post. Editorial. [cid:image002.png@01D2DDE2.523F8E50] John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Fw: Bike to School 2016-17 summary
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 01 Jun '17

01 Jun '17

Friends -Wanted to let you all know what we did with the kids at Mountainview this year...a note summarizing the year that I sent the Principal is following...We're working to create an official Bike Club at Mountainview for the 2017-18 academic year, and welcome all help.Christiaan------------- Ms. Collins -Thank you again for all the support this year. Thanks to that support we had at least 15 days on which a student rode to school. Twenty four different children (13 boys, 11 girls) rode to school at least once, including 2 from K, 2 from 1st, 5 from 2nd, 4 from 3rd, 2 from 4th, and 9 from 5th grade! In total they logged ~750 miles and burned ~22,000 calories commuting by bike. No major injuries, and we just secured the help of the city to work with one property owner in the neighborhood across from the school to open up a space to ride on their side yard so that the children will not have to ride on Dorsey at all! A great year! Thanks so much. We truly appreciate your willingness to helpChristiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Sharrows now
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 28 May '17

28 May '17

I understand that the Morgantown Public Works Dept. is painting some Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) on Willowdale as I write this message. I am going to ride over there in about 30 minutes to see what’s happening. Frank

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Bill Austin speaks about the MPO
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 24 May '17

24 May '17

If you are interested in learning more about the Morgantown-Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO [1]), you can listen to Executive Director Bill Austin, who was invited to speak at the League of Women Voters Annual Meeting in Morgantown on May 20 at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqANANQDR90&feature=youtu.be&t=780 -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] http://www.plantogether.org/

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Free Webinar! Using Pop-Ups to Promote Safe Routes to School
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 22 May '17

22 May '17

Webinar about installing pop up demos (like what we are planning to do for sharrows) for Safe Routes to School. A new strategy to demonstrate the value of Safe Routes to School projects is "popping-up" in communities across the country. View this email in your browser [1] [2] Like us. [3] [4] @SafeRoutesNow [5] [6] Our Website [7] On Thursday, June 15, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a FREE webinar: Where the Duct Tape Meets the Road: Using Pop-Ups to Promote Safe Routes to School June 15, 2017, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/337170021393723650 [8] A new strategy to demonstrate the value of Safe Routes to School projects is "popping-up" in communities across the country. Pop-up Safe Routes to School projects are temporary installations that show the potential that traffic safety improvements projects like crosswalks, curb extensions, and roundabouts have to make it easier, safer, and more appealing for kids to walk and bike to school. This webinar will cover how pop-up projects can be used to advance Safe Routes to School, provide examples from communities that have used pop-up installations to make the case for Safe Routes to School, and discuss resources available to help you create a pop-up Safe Routes to School project in your own community. SPEAKERS: * Grace Kyun, Special Projects Director, Trailnet * Jeff Knowles, Planning Associate, Alta Planning + Design * Marisa Jones, Healthy Communities Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/337170021393723650 [9] Links: ------ [1] http://mailchi.mp/saferoutespartnership/free-webinar-using-pop-ups-to-promo… [2] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae9… [3] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92… [4] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92… [5] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92… [6] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92… [7] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92… [8] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae9… [9] http://saferoutespartnership.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88edfd25ae92…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 18 May '17

18 May '17

Great! Thanks for the quick response.Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Carol Allen<callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: #yiv1496225863 #yiv1496225863 -- _filtered #yiv1496225863 {font-family:Helvetica;panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1496225863 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1496225863 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1496225863 {panose-1:2 5 6 4 5 5 5 2 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1496225863 {font-family:Georgia;panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3;}#yiv1496225863 #yiv1496225863 p.yiv1496225863MsoNormal, #yiv1496225863 li.yiv1496225863MsoNormal, #yiv1496225863 div.yiv1496225863MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;}#yiv1496225863 a:link, #yiv1496225863 span.yiv1496225863MsoHyperlink {color:blue;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv1496225863 a:visited, #yiv1496225863 span.yiv1496225863MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv1496225863 p.yiv1496225863msonormal0, #yiv1496225863 li.yiv1496225863msonormal0, #yiv1496225863 div.yiv1496225863msonormal0 {margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;}#yiv1496225863 span.yiv1496225863EmailStyle18 {color:windowtext;}#yiv1496225863 span.yiv1496225863EmailStyle19 {color:windowtext;}#yiv1496225863 .yiv1496225863MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;} _filtered #yiv1496225863 {margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}#yiv1496225863 div.yiv1496225863WordSection1 {}#yiv1496225863 The berm of Mon Boulevard was swept yesterday (Tuesday, May 16), per our PW Director, Kenny Holloway. Councilor Selin made this request last week. Carol Allen City Manager’s Office From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:cabildso@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com>; Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> Cc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday Regrets, all, busy riding with the kids to school this Friday from 8-8:30; I'll swing by HR McQuain afterward on my way to work. I rode the boulevard the other day - a sweep is needed badly, please. Ride on! "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle From: Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> To: Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> Cc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday Carol, Thanks for reaching out! Glad y'all are chatting about Bike to Work Day. Schedule is loose right now: we'll be out there with coffee and snacks from 7:30-8:30. In the past, although there have at times been a sizable cohort, the majority of people who attend our event travel all across the city and only a handful travel up the boulevard. The gesture of police presence is flattering but I don't think necessary -- I cycled up the boulevard just a few days ago and the jersey barriers don't push cyclists out into the lane unless they're riding two or more abreast. If you all want to make that happen I can certainly set an exact timeframe, but for now we're loosely planning to leave around 8:20 / 8:30am. Sweeping the berm before and after the barrier would definitely be appreciated but again, not necessary. Mostly, I think we try to use this event to convince folks that they can ride whenever they want to, not just under special circumstances, you know? Some people ride the rail trail, some ride the boulevard -- usually depends on where their destination lies. Thanks again and let me know if you all need us to tighten up the schedule! Again, I don't think police presence is really necessary. -Drew On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: Hey Drew, Paul asked that I reach out to you to see what type of schedule (if there is one) on Friday morning there will be for Bike to Work Day….particularly as it relates to riding up Mon Blvd. Reason being, we’ve been asked by Councilor Selin to sweep the berm before Friday. However, the State DOH is still working on cleaning up a rock spill and there is a section of the berm that is blocked off. Since this would push bicyclists out into the lane of traffic, Paul was wondering if it would be possible to just arrange for a couple police officers to help and close one lane temporarily. However, we’d need to know an exact time frame. It was then stated by someone else in the room that they thought the entire ride would take place on the rail trail and NOT along the boulevard. Can you help clarify this and what might be needed? Thank you! Carol Allen Executive Assistant City Managers Office City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 17 May '17

17 May '17

Thank you kindly Carol! On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > The berm of Mon Boulevard was swept yesterday (Tuesday, May 16), per our > PW Director, Kenny Holloway. > > Councilor Selin made this request last week. > > > > Carol Allen > > City Manager’s Office > > > > *From:* Christiaan Abildso [mailto:cabildso@yahoo.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:24 AM > *To:* Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com>; Carol Allen < > callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> > *Cc:* Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday > > > > Regrets, all, busy riding with the kids to school this Friday from 8-8:30; > I'll swing by HR McQuain afterward on my way to work. > > I rode the boulevard the other day - a sweep is needed badly, please. > > Ride on! > > > > "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes > monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and > go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride > you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > *To:* Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> > *Cc:* Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2017 2:00 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday > > > > Carol, > > > > Thanks for reaching out! Glad y'all are chatting about Bike to Work Day. > Schedule is loose right now: we'll be out there with coffee and snacks from > 7:30-8:30. > > > > In the past, although there have at times been a sizable cohort, the > majority of people who attend our event travel all across the city and only > a handful travel up the boulevard. The gesture of police presence is > flattering but I don't think necessary -- I cycled up the boulevard just a > few days ago and the jersey barriers don't push cyclists out into the lane > unless they're riding two or more abreast. If you all want to make that > happen I can certainly set an exact timeframe, but for now we're loosely > planning to leave around 8:20 / 8:30am. > > > > Sweeping the berm before and after the barrier would definitely be > appreciated but again, not necessary. Mostly, I think we try to use this > event to convince folks that they can ride whenever they want to, not just > under special circumstances, you know? > > > > Some people ride the rail trail, some ride the boulevard -- usually > depends on where their destination lies. > > > > Thanks again and let me know if you all need us to tighten up the > schedule! Again, I don't think police presence is really necessary. > > > > -Drew > > > > On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> > wrote: > > Hey Drew, > > > > Paul asked that I reach out to you to see what type of schedule (if there > is one) on Friday morning there will be for Bike to Work Day….particularly > as it relates to riding up Mon Blvd. > > Reason being, we’ve been asked by Councilor Selin to sweep the berm before > Friday. However, the State DOH is still working on cleaning up a rock > spill and there is a section of the berm that is blocked off. Since this > would push bicyclists out into the lane of traffic, Paul was wondering if > it would be possible to just arrange for a couple police officers to help > and close one lane temporarily. However, we’d need to know an exact time > frame. > > > > It was then stated by someone else in the room that they thought the > entire ride would take place on the rail trail and NOT along the > boulevard. Can you help clarify this and what might be needed? > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > > > Carol Allen > > Executive Assistant > > City Managers Office > > City of Morgantown > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Also, some mini-sharrows on Willowdale!
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 17 May '17

17 May '17

Attached pics. Looking forward to adult-sized versions :) "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Fw: Bikers today
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 17 May '17

17 May '17

Friends -The Principal at Mountainview would like to add an official bike club there next year!!!I would like to ask for guidance on how to set up an effective one to teach riding skills, do some bike maintenance/repair, educate about safety, and let them have fun!!!Please contact me if interested (cabildso(a)yahoo.com)Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Karen Collins <kecollin(a)k12.wv.us> To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 1:10 PM Subject: Re: Bikers today #yiv0913049541 #yiv0913049541 -- P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv0913049541 I am happy to support the group. As I think about next year I would like to add a biking club to our list of Student Clubs. We are piloting student clubs this month and next, to work out the kinks and get everything off the ground so that we can hit the ground running at the beginning of next year. Our plan is meet once a month for an hour and half. Do you think that a bike club would be feasible for Mountainview?Thanks again for organizing the current bike club.Karen Karen E. CollinsPrincipal Mountainview Elementary 661 Greenbag Road304-291-9255

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike To Work Day on Friday
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 17 May '17

17 May '17

Carol, Thanks for reaching out! Glad y'all are chatting about Bike to Work Day. Schedule is loose right now: we'll be out there with coffee and snacks from 7:30-8:30. In the past, although there have at times been a sizable cohort, the majority of people who attend our event travel all across the city and only a handful travel up the boulevard. The gesture of police presence is flattering but I don't think necessary -- I cycled up the boulevard just a few days ago and the jersey barriers don't push cyclists out into the lane unless they're riding two or more abreast. If you all want to make that happen I can certainly set an exact timeframe, but for now we're loosely planning to leave around 8:20 / 8:30am. Sweeping the berm before and after the barrier would definitely be appreciated but again, not necessary. Mostly, I think we try to use this event to convince folks that they can ride whenever they want to, not just under special circumstances, you know? Some people ride the rail trail, some ride the boulevard -- usually depends on where their destination lies. Thanks again and let me know if you all need us to tighten up the schedule! Again, I don't think police presence is really necessary. -Drew On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > Hey Drew, > > > > Paul asked that I reach out to you to see what type of schedule (if there > is one) on Friday morning there will be for Bike to Work Day….particularly > as it relates to riding up Mon Blvd. > > Reason being, we’ve been asked by Councilor Selin to sweep the berm before > Friday. However, the State DOH is still working on cleaning up a rock > spill and there is a section of the berm that is blocked off. Since this > would push bicyclists out into the lane of traffic, Paul was wondering if > it would be possible to just arrange for a couple police officers to help > and close one lane temporarily. However, we’d need to know an exact time > frame. > > > > It was then stated by someone else in the room that they thought the > entire ride would take place on the rail trail and NOT along the > boulevard. Can you help clarify this and what might be needed? > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > > > Carol Allen > > Executive Assistant > > City Managers Office > > City of Morgantown > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > >

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May meeting minutes & mark your calendars for Bike Month events!
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 15 May '17

15 May '17

Hi all - it's National Bike Month! And the meeting minutes from the May meeting are attached. Please let me know if you have any additions or corrections. Mark your calendars and show up for these fun events: Friday, May 12 - casual ride Meet at 6pm at the Farmers Market pavilion on Spruce St, ride for about an hour around town. https://www.facebook.com/events/1191020174359183/ Friday, May 19 - Bike to Work Day Meet up at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park between 8-8:30am on 5/19 for coffee, treats and to high five other cyclists. https://www.facebook.com/events/621325634733605/ Know of other rides or events happening for Bike Month? Let us know! Cheers!

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 11 May '17

11 May '17

Jennifer, I've heard positive review of this design from eight people on the board so far - let's roll with it. Can you get us pricing details? Thanks again! Drew _____________________________ From: Jennifer Johnson <jennifer(a)paragonwv.com<mailto:jennifer@paragonwv.com>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:02 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs To: Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com<mailto:johngatlin@gmail.com>> Cc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com>> Good morning, Attached is a revised version reflecting your suggested changes. Please respond to this email with additional changes or feedback as needed. Thanks, Jennifer On 5/10/2017 4:08 PM, Drew Gatlin wrote: Jennifer, Thanks for tweaking and combining these designs! In general, some comments: I think we'd like to retain the order of the chevron, the image of the bicycle, and the "may use full lane" language. This more closely imitates the design of the signs and lane markings around town. See a mock up attached as "version7" (sorry for the poor image quality; the image trace didn't work too well on your PNG). Would you be able to move Option D and E to reflect this order and reply all to this email? Board -- what do you think about the five options as proposed and my variant? Option D, Option E, and Version7 are much closer to what we agreed on at our meeting, but I thought I'd share the others with you too. Also to the board: the only color available as a background for the reflective stickers is white. As a reminder, these stickers will be produced in two sizes as agreed upon at our meeting. The current proposed variants are 2" x 3", just under the size of a credit card, and will be printed on a retroreflective material. The same design will be produced on nonreflective material, probably around 3.5"x 5.25". Finally to the board, please comment on these designs before tomorrow morning. Thanks all! -Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Begin forwarded message: From: Jennifer Johnson <jennifer(a)paragonwv.com<mailto:jennifer@paragonwv.com>> Date: May 10, 2017 at 09:42:05 GMT-4 To: Geordie Smith <geordie(a)paragonwv.com<mailto:geordie@paragonwv.com>> Subject: Re: Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Good morning, Geordie forwarded me your ideas for the stickers. I kept the same esthetic of your drafts, but tweaked them a little bit. Please respond to this email with feedback as needed. Thanks, Jennifer Graphic Designer On 5/10/2017 8:37 AM, Geordie Smith wrote: -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:21:57 -0400 From: Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com><mailto:johngatlin@gmail.com> To: geordie(a)paragonwv.com<mailto:geordie@paragonwv.com> Geordie, Heard Chip and you chatted today -- he told me to forward you some art to see if we couldn't get a few hundred stickers printed. FYI -- none of us are graphic designers and we are totally open to suggestions for changes! Attached are the two main designs we're considering in illustrator format as well as some alternates in a jpg. Let me know if you'd like anything in a different format or color encoding scheme. It would be nice to have one or both incorporate a retroreflective material. The shade of the background is unimportant as long as it's white-ish, and we aren't married to the exact colors we've selected for the gradient or heart. The 80's gradient sticker I'm sending you was originally sent to me as an actual smooth gradient. However, when I image-traced it, I chose not to use the high-fidelity function to match it. Again, we're not picky about it at this point. More or less, we'd like to keep the cost down to less than a dollar per sticker. Thanks! Drew ------------------- J.D. Gatlin Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board City of Morgantown, WV 26505 304-554-9450<tel:%28304%29%20554-9450> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles www.bikemorgantown.com<http://www.bikemorgantown.com/> [cid:part7.B160A12F.7546C9E6@paragonwv.com]

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Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 11 May '17

11 May '17

Jennifer, Thanks for tweaking and combining these designs! In general, some comments: I think we'd like to retain the order of the chevron, the image of the bicycle, and the "may use full lane" language. This more closely imitates the design of the signs and lane markings around town. See a mock up attached as "version7" (sorry for the poor image quality; the image trace didn't work too well on your PNG). Would you be able to move Option D and E to reflect this order and reply all to this email? Board -- what do you think about the five options as proposed and my variant? Option D, Option E, and Version7 are much closer to what we agreed on at our meeting, but I thought I'd share the others with you too. Also to the board: the only color available as a background for the reflective stickers is white. As a reminder, these stickers will be produced in two sizes as agreed upon at our meeting. The current proposed variants are 2" x 3", just under the size of a credit card, and will be printed on a retroreflective material. The same design will be produced on nonreflective material, probably around 3.5"x 5.25". Finally to the board, please comment on these designs before tomorrow morning. Thanks all! -Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Begin forwarded message: *From:* Jennifer Johnson <jennifer(a)paragonwv.com> *Date:* May 10, 2017 at 09:42:05 GMT-4 *To:* Geordie Smith <geordie(a)paragonwv.com> *Subject:* *Re: Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs* Good morning, Geordie forwarded me your ideas for the stickers. I kept the same esthetic of your drafts, but tweaked them a little bit. Please respond to this email with feedback as needed. Thanks, Jennifer *Graphic Designer* On 5/10/2017 8:37 AM, Geordie Smith wrote: -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:21:57 -0400 From: Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> To: geordie(a)paragonwv.com Geordie, Heard Chip and you chatted today -- he told me to forward you some art to see if we couldn't get a few hundred stickers printed. FYI -- none of us are graphic designers and we are totally open to suggestions for changes! Attached are the two main designs we're considering in illustrator format as well as some alternates in a jpg. Let me know if you'd like anything in a different format or color encoding scheme. It would be nice to have one or both incorporate a retroreflective material. The shade of the background is unimportant as long as it's white-ish, and we aren't married to the exact colors we've selected for the gradient or heart. The 80's gradient sticker I'm sending you was originally sent to me as an actual smooth gradient. However, when I image-traced it, I chose not to use the high-fidelity function to match it. Again, we're not picky about it at this point. More or less, we'd like to keep the cost down to less than a dollar per sticker. Thanks! Drew ------------------- J.D. Gatlin Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board City of Morgantown, WV 26505 304-554-9450 <%28304%29%20554-9450> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* www.bikemorgantown.com

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 10 May '17

10 May '17

I you want to see and hear Mayor Shamberger reading the Morgantown Bike Month proclamation and Drew’s info-packed acceptance, click on this link: http://morgantown.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=923 <http://morgantown.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=923> . Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 10 May '17

10 May '17

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n like version 7 the best ---- Original Message ---- From: "Marilyn Newcome via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 5/10/2017 4:15:27 PM To: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Drew, I luve version 7 the best. Great work! Marilyn Sent from my LG Mobile ------ Original message------ From: Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard Date: Wed, May 10, 2017 4:08 PM To: jennifer@paragonwv.com;geordie@paragonwv.com; Cc: Bicycle Board; Subject:[Bikeboard] Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Jennifer, Thanks for tweaking and combining these designs! In general, some comments: I think we'd like to retain the order of the chevron, the image of the bicycle, and the "may use full lane" language. This more closely imitates the design of the signs and lane markings around town. See a mock up attached as "version7" (sorry for the poor image quality; the image trace didn't work too well on your PNG). Would you be able to move Option D and E to reflect this order and reply all to this email? Board -- what do you think about the five options as proposed and my variant? Option D, Option E, and Version7 are much closer to what we agreed on at our meeting, but I thought I'd share the others with you too. Also to the board: the only color available as a background for the reflective stickers is white. As a reminder, these stickers will be produced in two sizes as agreed upon at our meeting. The current proposed variants are 2" x 3", just under the size of a credit card, and will be printed on a retroreflective material. The same design will be produced on nonreflective material, probably around 3.5"x 5.25". Finally to the board, please comment on these designs before tomorrow morning. Thanks all! -Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Begin forwarded message: From: Jennifer Johnson jennifer(a)paragonwv.com Date: May 10, 2017 at 09:42:05 GMT-4 To: Geordie Smith geordie(a)paragonwv.com Subject: Re: Fwd: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Good morning, Geordie forwarded me your ideas for the stickers. I kept the same esthetic of your drafts, but tweaked them a little bit. Please respond to this email with feedback as needed. Thanks, Jennifer Graphic Designer On 5/10/2017 8:37 AM, Geordie Smith wrote: -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Morgantown Bike Board: Sticker Designs Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:21:57 -0400 From: Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com To: geordie(a)paragonwv.com Geordie, Heard Chip and you chatted today -- he told me to forward you some art to see if we couldn't get a few hundred stickers printed. FYI -- none of us are graphic designers and we are totally open to suggestions for changes! Attached are the two main designs we're considering in illustrator format as well as some alternates in a jpg. Let me know if you'd like anything in a different format or color encoding scheme. It would be nice to have one or both incorporate a retroreflective material. The shade of the background is unimportant as long as it's white-ish, and we aren't married to the exact colors we've selected for the gradient or heart. The 80's gradient sticker I'm sending you was originally sent to me as an actual smooth gradient. However, when I image-traced it, I chose not to use the high-fidelity function to match it. Again, we're not picky about it at this point. More or less, we'd like to keep the cost down to less than a dollar per sticker. Thanks! Drew ------------------- J.D. Gatlin Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board City of Morgantown, WV 26505 304-554-9450 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles www.bikemorgantown.com

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Family Adventure Day - Kingwood - May 20
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 09 May '17

09 May '17

Hi all, Just wanted to follow up on this event in Preston county coming up in a couple weeks. They are looking for someone to run some kind of bike-related event. More details: "We were hoping to get someone on site to help us do a bike activity related to safe riding. We'd love to be able to give away a couple of bike helmets or some other safety item like a headlamp. Do you think anyone would be able to to come to our event?" If anyone is interested and available, here is more information about the event: The Preston Prevention Partnership, the Preston County Family Resource Network and After School Explorers will be hosting *FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY* on Saturday May 20th from 10-2pm at the Craig Civic Center on Tunnelton Street, Kingwood WV 26537 (Preston County) The *FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY* is replacing the Family Life Expo. We are changing it up to offer families information and interactive activities that families can learn and do together. *If I don't hear anything from anybody by the end of the week (5/12), I'll tell Kim we don't have anybody free that day.* Thanks! Christina

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North Mon Blvd
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 May '17

04 May '17

Jing, At tonight’s Bicycle Board meeting, I agreed to send you the letter that the Bicycle Board sent to the MPO recommending bicycling accommodations for the redesign of Monongahela Blvd. between Patteson Drive and the Star City bridge. The letter is attached. Within a few weeks of sending this letter, Bryan Radabaugh, then WVDOH District 4 engineer telephoned me and told me that the WVDOH redesign would incorporate the recommendations described in the attached letter. (I know that a telephone call does not seem to be very official but that seems to be the way WVDOH works. In a similar case when the new I-79 interchange was added to the STIP, Perry Keller of WVDOH telephoned me to tell me that bicycle accommodations would be included in that project and now we have them.) I hope this message and the attached letter will be useful in your discussions with Fouad about the implementation of the north end of Mon Blvd. improvement. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Wraps for 2 Bike Lockers
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 May '17

04 May '17

Board, Please review the graphic below and the quote -- we will approve or change this tonight in the meeting. Do you all want "BikeMorgantown" listed on the sticker? Does it matter? Should we have a place for "current pricing" where we can add and remove stickers? Thanks, Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dylana Kutek <dylana(a)thestickco.com> Date: Tue, May 2, 2017 at 3:23 PM Subject: Re: Wraps for 2 Bike Lockers To: Alex Stockdale <astockdale(a)morgantownwv.gov> Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, Drew Gatlin < johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Hi, Alex! Attached is pricing for the bike rack ad. I do want to note that this is based off you supplying the artwork, if that needs updated for us to supply that just let me know! > (2) 26" x 62.5" bike locker decals @ $26.08/ea: $56.12 > (1.5) hrs installation @ $50.00/hr: $75.00 > (0.5) hrs file setup @ $95.00/hr: $47.50 *Total: $178.62 not including tax* On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 10:19 AM Alex Stockdale <astockdale(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > Hello, > > > I would like to request a quote for a wrap for two Bike Lockers. I have > attached two pictures with the details. Let me know if you have any > questions. Thank you. > > > Alex Stockdale, EIT > > Assistant City Engineer > > *City of Morgantown* > > *389 Spruce Street* > > *Morgantown, WV 26505* > > *Office: (304)284-7412 <(304)%20284-7412>* > > astockdale(a)morgantownwv.gov > > > > -- Thanks, Dylana Kutek Account Coordinator Office: 304-413-0100 <(304)%20413-0100> Cell: 724-984-7569 <(724)%20984-7569>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Stickers! Bike Month! Updates!
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 04 May '17

04 May '17

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI agree. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 4/27/2017 3:57:03 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Stickers! Bike Month! Updates! Board, Hope you're doing well and enjoying this summer-like weather at the end of April. Check out the attached designs for the latest in our sticker variants. We've been given the green light to spend up to $500 on a run of one or both of these designs as well as any other educational or promotional materials we'd like to produce for Bike Month. I made a mistake in sending the Bike Month proclamation a bit late, so we'll see if it's included in Tuesday's City Council meeting or not, but you can find that attached too. Other great news: the city is proceeding with plans to install an example / experimental sharrow corridor ASAP! May might be pushing it, but I'm told definitely by June. Wahoo! As you'll recall from April's minutes, we're planning on a couple rides in May -- and the minutes stated that we're planning on Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on May 12th in conjunction with the first casual ride that our casual ride committee has planned. I haven't heard of anyone outside the board promoting that date yet (nor of anyone recruiting sponsors or whatnot for that date), and I've spoken with a few people who think that the 12th might be just a *wee* bit too hectic with graduation. Given that, and given that the rest of the country has chosen May 19th as BTWD, I'm suggesting that we scrap our BTWD plans for the 12th (not the casual ride, just the BTWD stuff) and reschedule them for the 19th. Please voice your objections, concerns, or questions about the above if you have any, as well as send me agenda items you'd like included for next meeting. I'm shooting to have the agenda out tonight, but it will probably be tomorrow. Huzzah bikes! -Drew -------------- J.D. Gatlin Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board City of Morgantown, WV 26505 304-554-9450 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles www.bikemorgantown.com

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May Meeting: Agenda Attached. Also please RSVP if you can attend City Council on Tuesday at 7pm
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

Hello Board! As the subject says, please indicate your ability to attend this Tuesday's council meeting at 7:00pm. I hear they might proclaim this month as 2017 Bike Month! Fill out this doodle: http://doodle.com/poll/gga95tyzf6k6rvry Try to do that before 1pm tomorrow (Monday) if you can. I'll be in touch tomorrow afternoon with confirmation whether the proclamation will actually be read on Tuesday. Agenda's attached. Always loads to talk about, but this month we're scheduled to end around 8:10pm. I attended the ribbon cutting of the Falling Run trails today -- ten thousand thanks to Vaike Hass and crew for realizing that project. If you haven't walked the trails yet, you're missing out! -Drew

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Bike to School has re-begun
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

We started riding to Mountainview ES again yesterday, had 6; had 13 today including 2 new riders from the top of South Park and all grades 1-5.Fun times! "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Saturday 3:30pm - Falling Run Greenspace Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

I am looking forward to checking out this new connector! The trailhead is at the end of Outlook St that turns off from College Ave. College Ave. is the road with lots of potholes (when you get away from campus) that begins in the area between Ming Hseih Hall and the Mountainlair. FB event page [1]. >From Mountaineer News: The Falling Run Greenspace is an accessible, vibrant urban oasis with the potential to become a central park for the heart of Morgantown forging a connection between WVU's Organic Farm and Main Campus. WVU's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Falling Run Greenspace will take place on Saturday (April 29) at 3:30 p.m. at the end of Outlook Street. Narvel Weese, Vice President for Administration and Finance, and Blake Humphrey, Student Body President, will give their remarks about the project. The alternate Mountaineer, Trevor Kiess, will also be in attendance. Refreshments will be available. Parking will be available at the Mountainlair. Follow signs to site. The rain date will be Sunday (April 30) at 3:30 p.m. Follow us on social media for any updates regarding the event. We hope to see you out on the trails. -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/events/269532320161534/

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Stickers! Bike Month! Updates!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Board, Hope you're doing well and enjoying this summer-like weather at the end of April. Check out the attached designs for the latest in our sticker variants. We've been given the green light to spend up to $500 on a run of one or both of these designs as well as any other educational or promotional materials we'd like to produce for Bike Month. I made a mistake in sending the Bike Month proclamation a bit late, so we'll see if it's included in Tuesday's City Council meeting or not, but you can find that attached too. Other great news: the city is proceeding with plans to install an example / experimental sharrow corridor ASAP! May might be pushing it, but I'm told definitely by June. Wahoo! As you'll recall from April's minutes, we're planning on a couple rides in May -- and the minutes stated that we're planning on Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on May 12th in conjunction with the first casual ride that our casual ride committee has planned. I haven't heard of anyone outside the board promoting that date yet (nor of anyone recruiting sponsors or whatnot for that date), and I've spoken with a few people who think that the 12th might be just a *wee* bit too hectic with graduation. Given that, and given that the rest of the country has chosen May 19th as BTWD, I'm suggesting that we scrap our BTWD plans for the 12th (not the casual ride, just the BTWD stuff) and reschedule them for the 19th. Please voice your objections, concerns, or questions about the above if you have any, as well as send me agenda items you'd like included for next meeting. I'm shooting to have the agenda out tonight, but it will probably be tomorrow. Huzzah bikes! -Drew -------------- J.D. Gatlin Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board City of Morgantown, WV 26505 304-554-9450 <(304)%20554-9450> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* www.bikemorgantown.com

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Fwd: WVDOH University Avenue / Collins Ferry Road Meeting Tomorrow 4-7PM Suncrest Middle
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

John, Thanks for sending this my way -- I'd had the meeting on my calendar but did not spend the time to review the materials. Bike Board, You might be aware of the WVDOH open house tomorrow regarding the intersection at Collins Ferry & University in Suncrest. This will be an informational workshop <http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/PressRelease/Pages/Informat…> that is styled as an open house without a formal presentation. It's an opportunity to ask questions and provide written comments on these types of projects. If you can, please attend! Review the alternatives and ask the engineers/representatives how these alternatives accommodate complete streets ideals. Maybe I'll see you there! -Drew On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:58 AM, John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > > > Alternative #5 appears to be the favored approach (per DOH statement in > the newspaper) > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/ > UniversityAvenueProject/Project_Alternatives/Alternatives.pdf > > > > *John Whitmore, AICP* > > Planner III > > > > [image: City of Morgantown, WV official website] > > > > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov > > P: 304-284-7431 <(304)%20284-7431> > > www.morgantownwv.gov > > >

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April Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Hi all, Happy Tax Day! Sorry for the long delay in getting the minutes out to you. Please find minutes and more information from one of the ripe banana issues attached. If you missed the meeting, we have a new member! Her name is Beth, and she comes to us with lots of cycling experience and savvy. We are excited to have her! To see sharrow sticker ideas: https://chat.bikelover.org/channel/sharrow_sticker_ideas <https://chat.bikelover.org/channel/sharrow_sticker_ideas> Mark Your Calendars! -Tuesday, April 25: Morgantown City Council elections <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/2015-election-materials/> -Saturday, April 29: Falling Run Greenspace ribbon cutting event <https://www.facebook.com/events/269532320161534/> -Thursday, May 4: next Bike Board meeting <https://www.facebook.com/events/124010824791750/> -Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7: Appalachian Spring Spectacular ride <https://www.facebook.com/pg/CRCyclists/events/?ref=page_internal> In case you miss it in the fine print of the minutes, I'm moving shortly after our May meeting :( The Board will need a new secretary. If you're interested, please let me and/or Drew know. I can be reached at this email or at 304-282-4441. As always, please let me know if you have changes, corrections or additions to the minutes. Thank you!

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Casual Ride Series
by Brian Ricketts via Bikeboard 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

Hello all, I have shared Casual Ride Series Proposal google document with all of you. You will just need to click the link in the email that was just sent. Please comment with ideas, changes etc. on the document. If you have trouble using the google document, please just respond to this email thread. (see attached below) We will be taking comments until Friday April 28th. Our first planned ride is Friday May 12. This will double as the bike to work day in the morning for bike month and casual ride in the evening at 6pm. Thank you Brian Ricketts 1st Ward Morgantown Bike Board

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2017 Casual Rides Proposal - Invitation to comment
by Brian Ricketts (via Google Docs) via Bikeboard 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

I've shared an item with you: 2017 Casual Rides Proposal https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hce4VsB-K0PbqaW0kZ7XGhNmDYMe7aXlSAZX6P… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online. To open this item, just click the link above.

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Meeting April 6th: Bike Month Planning - You've Got Homework. Agenda & Read-Aheads Attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Howdy Board, Your homework, even if you're not able to attend the meeting: Reach out to your cycling friends in other cities, or just ruminate on what you'd like to see / do here for Bike Month 2017. We haven't allocated the $5K in escrow yet, so feel free to dream big. We also have some leftover grant funds we may be able to use. Perhaps we can put together event kits for groups around town to host bike events on their own? At businesses and at schools, for example? Some inspiration from the league: http://bikeleague.org/bikemonth Conversely, our Pittsburgh neighbors don't appear to place as much emphasis on Bike Month as some parts of the country. Maybe a different time of year for a larger series of events would work better for us too? Also: if there was one road that we could paint with sharrows first, months before the installation of the whole project -- and you were limited to choosing a city road -- which would you choose to paint? This theoretical installation would serve as a motivator for all stakeholders involved. Hope you've been enjoying this early spring on two wheels! Drew

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Fwd: Family Adventure Day May 20
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Anybody from the Bike Board interested in helping with a bicycle safety or a bike rodeo on May 20 at Kingwood, WV? -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Family Adventure Day May 20 DATE: 2017-03-28 13:21 FROM: Kim Liston <kliston(a)prestonmemorial.org> Good afternoon, The Preston Prevention Partnership, the Preston County Family Resource Network and After School Explorers will be hosting FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY on Saturday May 20th from 10-2pm at the Craig Civic Center on Tunnelton Street, Kingwood WV 26537 (Preston County) The FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY is replacing the Family Life Expo. We are changing it up to offer families information and interactive activities that families can learn and do together. We are specifically looking for someone to help us with bicycle safety or a bike rodeo. Do you have anyone who may be able to help us with this? We appreciate your consideration Thanks, Kim Kim Liston, MSW, LGSW Community Programs Coordinator Preston Memorial Hospital | 150 Memorial Drive | Kingwood, WV 26537 P:304-329-1400 x1515 | F:304-329-1378 | www.prestonmemorial.org [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.prestonmemorial.org/

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Amended March minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Hi all, I received some suggested changes for the March meeting minutes in sections 6 and 7. Please take a look and let me know if you have any other suggestions. Thank you!

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March Meeting Minutes Madness and More!
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

Hi all, March meeting minutes are attached. Please take a look and let me know if you have any changes or corrections. Harry recently shared some ideas for sharrows stickers in a jpg form. These are the same images we circulated before, but in a more edit-able format for anyone who is feeling creative. I put these images, a picture of an actual sharrow on a road, and the inspiration for the sharrows sticker idea on our rocketchat platform. If you haven't yet, sign up and take a look! https://chat.bikelover.org/channel/sharrow_sticker_ideas <https://chat.bikelover.org/channel/sharrow_sticker_ideas> We had a visit from Dan Shook, Director of the Safe Communities America Initiative, at the meeting. To find out more about the work he's doing around community safety, visit the website here: http://www.safemorgantownwvu.org/ <http://www.safemorgantownwvu.org/> Don't forget, you can find (and add) bike racks around Morgantown through our local RackSpotter platform: https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morgantown <https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morgantown> Please let me know if I missed anything! Best, Christina

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BB Procedural Guidelines update
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

At tonight’s BB meeting, during the topic Plan Ask, I read the attached statement which Drew asked me to distribute to the Board so here it is. Frank

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Fwd: FW: Sharrows
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 01 Mar '17

01 Mar '17

Hi all - see attached for sharrow artwork from Harry and his designer connection :) These are in jpg form, if anyone wants to play around with editing. See you tomorrow!

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New WV DEP Secretary is an avid bicyclist
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

I was filming footing of the new WV DEP Secretary, Austin Caperton, this evening. In his introduction, he explained that one of his virtues is that he is an outdoors person, and he is an avid bicyclist. -Jonathan

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March Meeting, This Thursday: Agenda Attached
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

Hello Board, Please excuse the late agenda. You'll find it attached as well as our relevant read-ahead. If you have time over the next couple days, please read through the (one page) list and description of volunteer roles. Many thanks to Christina for your initial drafting of this list last month. Hope you've been enjoying this uber bike-able weather! Best, Drew

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February Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 13 Feb '17

13 Feb '17

Hello everyone, February meeting minutes are attached. Please take a look and let me know if you see anything that needs to be corrected or clarified. Here are a few reminders from our meeting: *Bike Board Chat* Jonathan Rosenbaum set up a new communication platform for Bike Board use! Check it out at chat.bikelover.org and leave a message! *Rackspotter* Rackspotter is a way to log bike racks around town, and we now have the capability to have this open directly to Morgantown. Check it out here: https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morgantown <https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morgantown> *Country Roads Cyclists / Appalachian Spring Spectacular Ride* Country Roads Cyclists is looking for planning help for the annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular Ride (May 6-7). For more information check them out here: http://www.crcyclists.org/ Thanks, Christina

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Rackspotter Local Version of Greater Morgantown now available
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

The local version of Greater Morgantown at RackSpotter is now available at https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morganto [1]wn [1] . Alert: Activity is happening @ https://chat.bikelover.org . -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.rackspotter.com/greater-morgantown

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Meeting to verify the BMUFL sign/sharrow GIS data
by Jing Zhang via Bikeboard 05 Feb '17

05 Feb '17

Hi, Bicycle Board Members As discussed in the board meeting last night, Frank and I will meet to verify the GIS date for the locations of proposed BMUFL signs and sharrows that will be installed on numerous streets in the Morgantown area. Here is the link to the doodle poll of the meeting. Please take the poll before next Tuesday. <http://doodle.com/poll/ttycns9x746a6b3q> http://doodle.com/poll/ttycns9x746a6b3q It will be a 90 minutes meeting on Feb 8th, Wednesday in the MPO office (Room 110, the Courthouse on High St). Depending on the doodle poll, it will start at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, or 3:00 pm. Please be aware that the meeting will cancelled unless there is at least one board member, besides Frank and me, is willing to join the meeting. If you have any question, please let me know. Thank you! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 243 High Street Courthouse Rm. 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Re: [Bikeboard] Minimum Bicycle Climbing Lane Width
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Frank, Thanks for the quick feedback and added insight. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: 2/3/2017 8:41:09 AM To: "Drew Gatlin" <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Minimum Bicycle Climbing Lane Width On Jones Av. from Stewart St. to Overhill St., a bicycle climbing lane should be at least 4-feet wide. At last night’s BB meeting, in response to a question from Jenny Selin about 3-foot bicycle climbing lane width, I said that was absolute minimum. I was wrong. I should have said 4-feet. And, on the steep lower end of Jones Av., a minimum of 5-feet is recommended. According to the 2012 AASHTO "Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities" pages 4-15 through 4-17, 4-feet is the minimum recommended bicycle lane width, 5-feet is the preferred bike lane width. “On extremely constrained, low-speed roadways with curbs but no gutter, where the preferred (5-feet) bike lane width cannot be achieved despite narrowing all other travel lanes to their minimum widths, a 4-feet wide bike lane can be used. Under most circumstances, the recommended width for bike lanes is 5-feet. Wider bicycle lanes may be desirable under the following conditions …” On Jones Av. from Stewart St. to Overhill St., a 4-feet wide lane probably would also be inadequate because cyclists tend to weave on such steep slopes and will have difficulty staying within the lane. Keep in mind that bicycle infrastructure must accommodate more than young, strong, agile, fearless and experienced bicyclists. The AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Traffic Officials) "Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities" is the standard throughout the nation. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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February General Meeting: Next Week!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Hello Board, Please find the draft agenda for next week's meeting attached. Send any comments, concerns, questions, or suggestions my way before the end of the business day tomorrow (Friday!), and I'll send out the finalized agenda only a day late. ;o) Best, Drew

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BFC parking inspiration
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 28 Jan '17

28 Jan '17

I took the attached picture today in Pittsburgh’s Strip District on 21st St. between Liberty and Penn Avenues. I think it’s cool that they have a kiosk for paying for car parking and an inverted-U bicycle rack at each location that you’d expect a parking meter:) Now there’s a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community! And, yes, that’s a share bike station on the next block. Frank

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BFC Report Card
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

I apparently did not send this out to the full group. Sorry about that! Anyway, Krista has completed the attached press release with information related to the award and current programming and projects. We could include a reference to the 2012 award, the links to the Feedback Report, Feedback Report Guide, and the Public Survey Results and the website links for additional plans. Feedback Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhaVlFyMHd3cUpPOTA/view Feedback Report Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhabFl5aFI1QjRJNE0/view Public Survey Results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhaaGlHRU1ITlE5T2c/view Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012-Greater-Morgantown-Bicy… Morgantown Monongalia MPO Bicycle Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UM6dsVoQTIZ3JEX2oyOUoyVjg/view Would that information be sufficient, or should different information be presented to the public? Krista will be able to upload this onto the City's social media, and the Bike Board can link off of that information. Thanks! John John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantownwv.gov>

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BFC Report Card
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

I apparently did not send this out to the full group. Sorry about that! Anyway, Krista has completed the attached press release with information related to the award and current programming and projects. We could include a reference to the 2012 award, the links to the Feedback Report, Feedback Report Guide, and the Public Survey Results and the website links for additional plans. Feedback Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhaVlFyMHd3cUpPOTA/view Feedback Report Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhabFl5aFI1QjRJNE0/view Public Survey Results: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qePqCkzyhaaGlHRU1ITlE5T2c/view Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012-Greater-Morgantown-Bicy… Morgantown Monongalia MPO Bicycle Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UM6dsVoQTIZ3JEX2oyOUoyVjg/view Would that information be sufficient, or should different information be presented to the public? Krista will be able to upload this onto the City's social media, and the Bike Board can link off of that information. Thanks! John John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantownwv.gov>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report!
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree with Frank, especially indicating progress status of items on the plan. The general public doesn't realize the work being done behind the scenes and the near tipping point of some significant projects. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "J.D. Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 1/23/2017 10:26:03 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report! Board, Please see the League's detailed report on and survey responses to our 2016 BFC application in the email below. What do you all think about publicly releasing this report? If you are in favor, how would you recommend we do so? 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} }@media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ #templatePreheader .mcnTextContent,#templatePreheader .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:14px !important; line-height:150% !important; } }@media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ #templateHeader .mcnTextContent,#templateHeader .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:16px !important; line-height:150% !important; } }@media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ #templateBody .mcnTextContent,#templateBody .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:16px !important; line-height:150% !important; } }@media only screen and (max-width: 480px){ #templateFooter .mcnTextContent,#templateFooter .mcnTextContent p{ font-size:14px !important; line-height:150% !important; } } Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report! Good afternoon, Thank you for taking part in the Bicycle Friendly Community process. We hope that the process helped your community evaluate how you encourage people to bike for transportation and recreation through the five Es: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation. As your work to improve conditions for people who bike, we hope that the following linked documents help you move forward: Your Feedback Report The Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report is intended to give guidance on how your community can improve within the Bicycle Friendly Community program. It provides feedback relevant to each category and sub-category of the application. Guide to the Feedback Report This guide is intended to answer questions about the Feedback Report and provide explanations of how to use the Feedback Report. Public Survey Results for your community This includes public survey results for your community, the results from all communities that applied for BFC recognition, and comparable results from the 2012 NHTSA Attitudes and Behavior Survey. Please share these documents with your top elected officials, relevant committees and departments, key community stakeholders and bicycle groups, and the public. Your Bronze award will be recognized for four years, so your designation will be up for renewal in 2020. At that point to continue your recognition or move to a higher award level your community will need to re-apply. We urge you to make as many improvements as possible before your next application and please contact us if you have any questions or would like assistance. Once again, congratulations on your Bicycle Friendly Community award. Best, Ken KEN MCLEOD, State Local Policy Manager KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG | 202-621-5447 THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS The 2017 National Bike Summit is March 6-9! Register NOW! --> Share Tweet Forward The 2017 National Bike Summit is March 6-9! Register NOW! --> Copyright (c) 2017 League of American Bicyclists, All rights reserved. Thanks for supporting the League of American Bicyclists' mission to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Our mailing address is: League of American Bicyclists 1612 K Street NW Suite 1102 Washington, DC 20006 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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Fwd: Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report!
by J.D. Gatlin via Bikeboard 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Board, Please see the League's detailed report on and survey responses to our 2016 BFC application in the email below. What do you all think about publicly releasing this report? If you are in favor, how would you recommend we do so? Best,Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Bicycle Friendly America Team" <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM -0500 Subject: Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report! To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report! Your Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report! Good afternoon, Thank you for taking part in the Bicycle Friendly Community process. We hope that the process helped your community evaluate how you encourage people to bike for transportation and recreation through the five Es: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation. As your work to improve conditions for people who bike, we hope that the following linked documents help you move forward: Your Feedback Report The Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report is intended to give guidance on how your community can improve within the Bicycle Friendly Community program. It provides feedback relevant to each category and sub-category of the application. Guide to the Feedback Report This guide is intended to answer questions about the Feedback Report and provide explanations of how to use the Feedback Report. Public Survey Results for your community This includes public survey results for your community, the results from all communities that applied for BFC recognition, and comparable results from the 2012 NHTSA Attitudes and Behavior Survey. Please share these documents with your top elected officials, relevant committees and departments, key community stakeholders and bicycle groups, and the public. Your Bronze award will be recognized for four years, so your designation will be up for renewal in 2020. At that point to continue your recognition or move to a higher award level your community will need to re-apply. We urge you to make as many improvements as possible before your next application and please contact us if you have any questions or would like assistance. Once again, congratulations on your Bicycle Friendly Community award. Best, Ken KEN MCLEOD, State & Local Policy Manager KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG | 202-621-5447 THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS The 2017 National Bike Summit is March 6-9! Register NOW! Share Tweet Forward The 2017 National Bike Summit is March 6-9! Register NOW! Copyright © 2017 League of American Bicyclists, All rights reserved. Thanks for supporting the League of American Bicyclists' mission to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Our mailing address is: League of American Bicyclists1612 K Street NW Suite 1102Washington, DC 20006 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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January meeting minutes and highlights
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

Hello all, January meeting minutes are attached. Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions or revisions. As you can see, we didn't do a good job with setting due dates for our new action items. We will try to leave more time at the end of next meeting to do this. Meeting highlights included: Volunteer roles for Bike Board members - this is a new idea we discussed to help involve more people. See the attached sheet and feel free to respond with your input. Are you interested in a role? Have an idea that's not listed? Send your thoughts to me and/or the Board! Possible bike share in Morgantown - Zagster has been in discussion with Morgantown about the possibility of a bike share. For more information on Zagster: http://www.zagster.com/ <http://www.zagster.com/> *Reminder: our February meeting will be Thursday, February 2 at 6:30pm* I believe Drew has booked the conference room for us again, so be prepared to sit in a fancy chair! Thanks, Christina

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Bicycle Storage Spaces and rack spatial requirements
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Good afternoon, The Development Department has been working with developers to provide for bicycle storage spaces for their respective development projects. Recently a proposal for a short-term bicycle rack was reviewed that would not have been acceptable for the current ordinance. The issue involved the location of the bicycle rack in relationship to a wall. The ordinance language provides that racks may be placed near walls, but presents an obstacle for their inclusion on smaller sites. In particular the requirement utilizes the storage space as the demarcation point, as opposed to the physical rack. The result is a minimum 7 foot cleared physical area must be provided for racks near walls (3 feet for the storage space width, and an additional 4 feet for clearance). The Development Director and I are concerned that this may limit some sites from providing racks that are truly functional. In this particular case, the site is seeking a LEED standard that includes alternative transportation goals that seek a specific number of bicycle racks. Facilitating businesses to provide racks that work as the ordinance intends would be a positive. There were other issues, and we believe that this specific instance has been corrected, but there could be problems in the future. After looking at the ordinance, I have traced some edits that would provide for bicycle storage on outdoor racks with a tweak to the impacts of the required spatial dimensions. I also updated the ordinance to allow for racks attached to walls, which may not have been possible with the old language, although I recall that being an item of discussion. The new text is underlined, the text to be removed has a strikethrough. If you could look this over (it is only three pages) and provide me with some insight it would be greatly appreciated. These edits would be rather easy to implement, as compared to last year's text edits. We are looking to have a solution enacted in the ordinance by the end of Spring. If this is something that shouldn't be changed, please let me know, so we can begin looking at other alternatives or provide better guidance to developers. Thank you, John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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January Meeting: Doodle Poll, please respond before end of day tomorrow (Friday)
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Hello Board, Sorry for all the emails. Please fill out your availability <http://doodle.com/poll/k8if4ncc3b5u832p> for a meeting next week, there's only three options, all 6:30-8:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Frank has informed me that he never once received a quorum when rescheduling a meeting on a different day than the first Thursday in his entire tenure as chair. Sounds like a challenge to me! Let's beat the trend. Based on our conference call, I have updated the agenda as attached. Thanks all for your patience and diligence, Drew

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You're Invited, Saturday 4:00-5:30pm: Meet & Greet the City Manager Candidates
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Hello Board! Very important changes are happening in our City that concern you as a citizen as well as a bike board member. We're interviewing candidates for our new city manager! Meet the candidates this Saturday from 4:00-5:30pm at the Waterfront Place Hotel (Morgantown Event Center). I'm requesting at least 5 bike board members show up to chat with these folks, inform them that our town is dedicated to cycling and is WV’s only bicycle friendly community, and to ask these candidates what their experiences with cycling are around their communities. Also you can ask them other questions, y'know, about non bike-related issues. If you can attend, please reply all to this letter telling us such and also with any question(s) you're prepared to ask. Thanks! Drew

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Reminder: Meeting Tonight Cancelled! Don't Get Caught Unawares!
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Conference call details: Tonight, 6:30-7:10pm Dial-in Number: (712) 432-0360 Access Code: 386663 # Meeting is tentatively rescheduled for next Thursday at 6:30pm, but may very well be on a different day due to conflicts with MPO and planning commission Best, Drew

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January Meeting: This Thursday and *New Location*
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Hello all, Please find the attached agenda for Thursday's meeting. Regarding the new location, it's not very different: rather than the training room, we will meet in the conference room just down the hall. It's much more comfortable in there. As always, bring your thinking caps. Best, Drew

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Is tonight's meeting still on?
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

I just saw that Mon County Public Schools are going to do early dismissal. Is the bike board going to be meeting tonight? Thanks! John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Bicycle Board: City Webpage Updates and Press Release Information
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Krista, Thanks so much for your help on these issues! Attached you'll find a list of recent bicycle-related happenings in Morgantown for inclusion in a press release. Also, anticipating increased web traffic due to press coverage, I've attached a document that lists updates we'd like to see made to our bicycle board web page on the city's website. Regarding these updates, don't hesitate to ask for more clarification -- although I have attempted to provide some context, I know these projects can seem a bit arcane. If you could reply to Bridget O'Meara (our media coordinator), Christina Hunt (our secretary), and me with questions, we're all happy to help. Board, I have copied you all in the interest of transparency. Please advise if you have any concerns or questions regarding the two attached documents. Best, Drew

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Revised/ Corrected December Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 21 Dec '16

21 Dec '16

Hi all, Here are the updated minutes from December's meeting. Please let me know if there are other corrections / updates. Happy holidays!

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Bicycle Board: Winter 2016 Project Prioritization
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Damien, Alex, all, As the city plans its next few years' transportation projects (paving / reconstruction / improvements) the bicycle board asks that you refer to the following priority list for consideration in your projects: 1) Implement the shared lane markings / signage and bus shelters TAP grant 2) Stripe and sign the Mon Boulevard climbing lane 3) Implement the WV705 shared-use path TAP grant 4) Obtain and implement the White Park / Rail-Trail connector TAP grant 5) Design, fund, and build the Campus Connector 6) Design, fund, and build a University Avenue Bypass (with strong consideration for the Jones Avenue project) 7) Accommodate cycling infrastructure in the proposed Greenbag Road improvements (with bike lanes preferred) 8) Design, fund, and build a connector from the 705 shared-use path to the Falling Run greenspace trails (with preference for widening the livestock tunnel) 9) Build the Lower Greenmont Pedestrian Bridge Many of these projects are listed in the MMMPO's 2014 Regional Bicycle Plan <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8UM6dsVoQTIZ3JEX2oyOUoyVjg> on a road-by-road basis. That plan's Appendix E <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8UM6dsVoQTISE1Nekg4SHQyeDA> lists some 120 projects in our area and should also be referenced when developing the 5-year schedule. Currently the projects listed in that Appendix are grouped into corridors -- which is helpful for visualization on a system basis but might be limited on a strategic standpoint. I'm wondering if it would be useful to group the projects based on their municipal or county authority, e.g. projects which fall under Morgantown's jurisdiction, Star City, Granville, etc? The bike board envisions a 2-3 year maximum timeline for most of the projects listed above, so Damien and Alex, as you draft your 5 year plans, please keep us in the loop so that we may suggest projects for the corridors later down the line. Best, Drew

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December Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Hi everyone, Please take a look at the attached draft minutes and let me know if you have any changes. I have also attached the information John Whitmore presented to us at December's meeting about the first proposed development of significant impact to be affected by our bicycle storage ordinance - take a look! Although there is a picture of hanging racks, the developers are not planning to use that kind of system because it does not meet the square foot per bike requirements outlined in the ordinance. Thanks, Christina

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Fwd: New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Hey folks, The manufacturer of our bike lockers has finally come up with a reliable solution to do on demand rental through a smart phone app. that can be retrofitted our existing lockers. This can be a game changer for locker use. I will check into the cost and details. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Chris Eckman" ceckman(a)cyclesafe.com Sent: 12/13/2016 10:04:25 AM To: chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Subject: New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App CycleSafe designs bicycle parking solutions that are dependable and that cyclists can understand how to use. View Email In Browser New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App With millions of bikes stolen every year, many bicycle riders prefer the higher level of security available with bike lockers. Many train stations, office buildings and community centers have lockers available to the public. And now riders have access to a new smartphone app that will allow them to find available lockers, reserve, pay for, and use the lockers without contacting administrative staff. This convenience makes it easier than ever for bicycle riders to find and use covered, locked storage units. Most bike locker systems utilize a key management program that requires an administrator to manage and replace keys, an obstacle for the cyclist and burden for management. Now CycleSafe has added an element of convenience to bike locker rental through a custom app for reservation and payment. For cyclists, it is much easier to reserve and pay for a locker via a smartphone with a membership credit card account. Phones are convenient and simple to use, providing 24 hour service. For the property managers who have to keep track of reservations, payments and keys, this is also a great approach, as a self-service benefit that does not require staffing," says Richard Hartger, President and CEO of CycleSafe. With the app, riders can view a map of available bike lockers, choose a locker, and pay for rental through their smartphone. An important feature of this new system is that it can be retrofitted to existing lockers. Now property managers, city officials and others can choose to implement the app-based rental and payment system to extend the use of their existing investment in bike lockers. To find out more about the CycleSafe bike locker reservation and payment app, go to the CycleSafe website. To speak to a product specialist, email info(a)cyclesafe.com or call 1-888-950-6531. Pedaling Forward, Your CycleSafe Team 5211 Cascade Rd SE, Suite 210 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (888) 950-6531 (616) 954-0290 Fax info(a)cyclesafe.com http://cyclesafe.com What we do CycleSafes complete line of secure bicycle parking solutions is designed to provide security and convenience for users. Our products complement communities and encourage cycling with dependable products that last. CycleSafe designs bicycle parking solutions that are dependable and that cyclists can understand how to use. Our years of experience and continued commitment to setting the standard ensure every CycleSafe product is designed with the user in mind. Sent to: chip(a)wamsleycycles.com If you prefer not to receive future emails of this type, Click Here. Sent by: Cycle Safe Inc, 5211 Cascade Rd. SE #210 , Grand Rapids MI 49546

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BFC Bronze Award
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

I received this in the mail today, so I guess it is official. The City of Morgantown is a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. The physical award (piece of paper) is with the City Manager's Office for framing. We could ask to have the Communications Director put something out. I know Mr. Kelly was excited about a photo-op with signage, but signage has a cost: https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/storepage?cat=BFC Thanks! John Whitmore From: Stacy Hollar Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 1:47 PM To: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Scan Stacy Hollar Executive Secretary Development Services Department 304-284-7431

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Bike Shelter news
by David Bruffy via Bikeboard 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Hello everyone, I have some good new to share. Mountain Line was just awarded additional funding by the WV Division of Public Transit for the purpose of installing co-located bike shelters and transit shelters based on the Bike Board's previously developed plan. In coordination with the funding available for co-location shelters in the City, these funds will allow for additional sites (perhaps outside the City of Morgantown). I would anticipate we can begin working on these locations in the spring of 2017. I'll share more information with you as we move ahead and I look forward to working with you to get input on the locations, facility needs and related concerns. Thank you, David Bruffy, CCTM General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG www.Twitter.com/MountainLine www.Facebook.com/MountainLine http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 (304) 296-3680 Office (304) 291-7433 Route Information (304) 291-7429 FAX

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City Council Meeting Tonight
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Howdy Board, I'll be at the city council meeting tonight talking for a short moment during the public comment portion about Morgantown's receipt of the Bicycle Friendly Community Award as well as some of our recent grant acquisitions. The meeting starts at 7pm in the council chambers, and the public comment period is the 6th item on the agenda (usually within the first 20 minutes). If you're around and available, please come on down so I and city council can thank you publicly for your service! Best, Drew

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Bike Morgantown map route suggestions/edits
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hi all, WVU doesn't play until 7pm tomorrow, meaning you have all kinds of time to review your map/route suggestions and get them back to me! Please try to get them back to me as soon as you can. A Word document is my first choice for format. One person has already sent them back to me, so the early bird prize is gone, but don't let that stop you! In case you were not able to attend our meeting last night, here are some of the things we reviewed. Take a look at the links and feel free to send any route suggestions/edits and/or review bike rack locations and add your own. *Bike Morgantown map* Here is the expanded map version, to refresh your memory: Bike Morgantown map <https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1eUDfm--ocNdhGWkpwq4F2JRfJLM&l…> Or go to http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php and click the box in the upper right corner ("view larger map"). *Rackspotter * Powered by Bike Arlington, but they're comfortable with us using it to mark bike rack locations in Morgantown. To use this, you will have to make a free account. If you're using this on a computer, you'll have to scroll over on the map (from Arlington) to Morgantown. Caution: we can't delete racks! So only add them if you're certain they are there. http://rackspotter.com/ <http://rackspotter.com/> *Transportation Camp* Jonathan R., I think this is the "un-conference" you mentioned. http://transportationcamp.org/events/pgh-2016/ Thanks and have a great weekend! Christina

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INPUT REQUESTED: Where to put the second bike locker?
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hello all, We currently have a bike locker (with spaces for two bikes) sitting dormant in the city garage. The current proposal is to place the locker next to the existing one down on the waterfront. If you have a better idea (somewhere in city limits) please share here! Either reply all or just reply to me. Thanks for your time, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC sign
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Drew, Here are the latitude and longitude of each Bicycle Friendly Community sign location that the Bicycle Board recommended to Damien in 2012. 1. N39° 39.069' W79° 58.891' 2. N39° 36.605' W79° 58.165' 3. N39° 37.800' W79° 57.544' 4. N39° 37.483' W79° 56.770' 5. N39° 36.668' W79° 56.996' 6. N39° 38.342' W79° 56.217' 7. N39° 38.810' W79° 56.066' 8. N39° 38.521' W79° 57.018' 9. N39° 39.588' W79° 57.804' 10. N39° 39.370' W79° 58.601' Here’s a link to a Google map showing the locations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kIiLfe1xhMrYTemk5EK0K4IQVIk&usp=sharing I believe all but 3 have been installed at approximately the above locations except the following 3: #4. N39° 37.483' W79° 56.770’ on East Brockway Avenue. Damien said that Fouad didn’t want to put it there because it’s on private property. We recommended that Fouad say where he’d like to put it near there. We received no response. #6. N39° 38.342' W79° 56.217’ on Willey St. I think that one didn’t get installed because at the time, a new apartment complex, City Gardens Apartments was being developed near there and Fouad wanted to wait and see. Now, the apartments have been there for a few years and the recommended site still looks good to me. What does the BB think? #7. N39° 38.810' W79° 56.066’ on 705 between Chestnut Ridge Rd. and the Roundabout. Again, I think the roundabout was in process back then and Fouad again wanted to wait and see. Again, now the roundabout’s been there for a few years and the recommended location for the BFC sign still looks good to me. What does the BB think? In case you can’t open the Google map, I’ve attached a screen shot of it. Frank > On Dec 4, 2016, at 11:41 AM, J.D. Gatlin <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Alex, > > Saw this email from a while ago, but didn't see any response -- was this one of the locations DOH did not allow? > > Thanks, > Drew > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> > Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:16 AM > Subject: BFC sign > To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov <mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov>> > Cc: "J.D. Gatlin" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com <mailto:bikemorgantown@gmail.com>> > > > Hi Damien, > > I wonder if Fouad would put one of the unused Bicycle Friendly Community signs on the east side of the new I-79 exit 153 interchange? Given the traffic that will eventually see the sign, it could have a significant impact on motorists’ awareness of bicycles. I suppose since that might be Granville property, they’d have to agree. > > Frank<IMG_2999.JPG> > > > > -- > J.D. Gatlin > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-554-9450 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Map Exercise Comments
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Hi all, here are the suggestions collected from November's mapping meeting. Please take a look - Jonathan Nellis is going to start making these changes in about a week. If you don't see your comments it means I didn't get them, or I forgot to add them, so please let me know. Thanks, Christina PS Special thanks to Frank for the awesome cookies he brought tonight!

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December 1 Agenda: Meeting this Thursday
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Hello Board! Hope you all had a swell Thanksgiving. Please find the attached agenda and open action item list for our meeting this Thursday. I encourage you to ruminate on some of the more existential topics beforehand. We've had some major successes recently and are, in my mind, witnessing a shift in distributed work on bicycle-related projects in our community. Tomorrow Chip, Derek, and Jonathan Whitmore will accompany Damien down to Charleston to accept the 2015 TAP Grant proposal that we've just been awarded for the 705 shared-use path project. And, as Mr. Whitmore announced earlier, our community has recently been re-certified by the League as a bronze level bicycle friendly community. Horray for us, and thank you all for helping to foster this community! Best, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Dream Bikes
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 26 Nov '16

26 Nov '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Hey Guys, I vaguely remember hearing about this, but I don't believe it was a Trek initiative, but something one of their mega dealers Chris Kegel championed, as he had stores both in Madison and Milwaikee. It might be interesting for Pos Spin to contact these folks to pick their brains, although they do mention that they accept donations (maybe a big source for funding). Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 11/26/2016 6:21:49 PM To: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org, "Chip Wamsley" chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Dream Bikes Maybe Trek would help Positive Spin? http://insideofknoxville.com/2016/11/downtown-knoxville-to-get-dreambikes/ Frank

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Dream Bikes
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 26 Nov '16

26 Nov '16

Maybe Trek would help Positive Spin? http://insideofknoxville.com/2016/11/downtown-knoxville-to-get-dreambikes/ <http://insideofknoxville.com/2016/11/downtown-knoxville-to-get-dreambikes/> Frank

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November Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Hi everyone, November meeting minutes are attached. I apologize for the long turnaround time. These meeting minutes are not as long as usual due to the time we spent doing the mapping exercise, so please take a few minutes to read them. Here are quick links to the apps/websites mentioned in the minutes: - CycleTracks - http://www.sfcta.org/modeling-and-travel-forecasting/cycletracks-iphone-and… <http://www.sfcta.org/modeling-and-travel-forecasting/cycletracks-iphone-and…> - Moves - https://www.moves-app.com/ - Rackspotter - https://www.rackspotter.com/ Please let me know if you have any corrections, changes or additions to the minutes. Thank you and have a very happy Thanksgiving! Christina

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October meeting minutes, November preview
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 09 Nov '16

09 Nov '16

Hi everyone! October meeting minutes are attached, please let me know if you have any changes or corrections. Our next meeting is *Thursday, November 3 at 6:30pm* in the Public Safety Building. Mark your calendars and get ready, because this will be a working meeting to focus on mapping. Our commuter map has been getting some attention the past few months; let's take another look and make sure it's up to date. Bring your route suggestions, your ideas for things to include and, if you can, pictures of bike racks around Morgantown. What else would be helpful to see on a bike map? Bike Morgantown Commuter Map: http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php And additional Morgantown maps with suggestions for bike improvements: map series <https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AHLDTxbuvhJz8Js&cid=EE5EF320753B7A6D&…> Other bike maps to get us thinking: http://bikedenver.org/images/maps/bikemap.pdf http://www.bikepgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/Bikemap2016_east.pdf https://www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/documents/BikeMapFront.pdf Happy fall riding! Christina

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FW: Nov. 2, 2016 - Advancing beginner biking in Morgantown
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Good Morning, The email communication below, was received by the Planning Division last night/this morning. This may be a ripe banana issue for tonight, but here are the basics: $250 and city promotion of the event results in an American Heart Association sponsored bicycle training/information event. Thanks! From: Stacy Hollar Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:02 AM To: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: FW: Nov. 2, 2016 - Advancing beginner biking in Morgantown From: Maia Tamsen [mailto:mtamsen@mycitybikes.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 6:46 PM To: Stacy Hollar <shollar(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:shollar@morgantownwv.gov>> Subject: Nov. 2, 2016 - Advancing beginner biking in Morgantown Hello, Stacy. My name is Maia and I'm with the public health alliance for beginner cyclists, My City Bikes. In 2017 we'll be implementing a landmark beginner bike event - 31 rides in 31 cities on each of the 31 days of National Bike Month. Morgantown has been selected as a possible flagship community for this historic bike event. The Life is a Cycle event series will: * Provide a beginner-friendly adult biking event. * Showcase and celebrate local bike infrastructure. * Educate entry-level riders in real time. 2017 Life is a Cycle destinations are limited to the first 31 communities to register before the deadline on Nov. 21. Visit http://lifeisacycle.bike/files/theme/2017-Life-is-a-Cycle-Ride-Local-Govt.p… for the info packet to learn more about how you can reserve a Life is a Cycle event for your community. We will be scheduling Q&A phone meetings to answer questions and discuss details about the event. To reserve a Q&A meeting and discuss the program, please visit http://mycitybikes.setmore.com/ to schedule an appointment. We are excited to work with you to grow cycling communities across the nation, and look forward to speaking with you soon about being a part of this historic bike event! Thanks, Maia - - - My City Bikes | http://mycitybikes.org/ The beginning: It starts nowhere else.™ Maia Tamsen, Development Coordinator mtamsen(a)mycitybikes.org<mailto:mtamsen@mycitybikes.org> 888-665-5055 ext. 857 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

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November Meeting: Mapping
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Hello Board, Please see the attached agenda for our meeting next Thursday, November 3rd. I will send out copies of these read-aheads before the end of the weekend, but the majority of review will be done collaboratively at the meeting. If you aren't able to make the meeting but would like to comment on existing routes or prioritization for connectivity, please send those comments my way (or reply all to this email if you'd like) and we will discuss them in person. Two crowdsource / collaborative systems that we'll be discussing in a more formal manner next week: RackSpotter <http://www.rackspotter.com/> and CycleTracks <http://www.sfcta.org/modeling-and-travel-forecasting/cycletracks-iphone-and…> See you all next week! Drew

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Fwd: Campus Connector
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

All, Jonathan and Jing dug up some old information on the Campus Connector that may be of use going forward. I am attaching Jing's mockup from the University Ave Corridor study. Seems like the estimate is a bit more than we'd originally thought! Best, Drew ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> Date: Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:40 PM Subject: Campus Connector To: Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Hi Drew, Here is the information about the Campus Connector. What is written below was pasted from a previous email I sent to Stan Cohen on 11/07/2011 who was exploring the CC on behalf of the Pedestrian Safety Board. Yes, it has been an ongoing saga, keep in mind, that the Jones Avenue Greenway <http://osenergy.org/cc/presentations/Michael_Bomford/Campus%20Connectors%20…> was built into the whole concept of connecting the University with the City; and that the "Citizens for Responsible Development" is the Green Space Coalition, although now defunct as an organization, there has been talk about reviving it. Currently, the WV Land Trust is handling the previous and new funds for GSC, and hosts a yearly fundraiser. This includes funds that will be used for the Suncrest rail trail connector: I have compiled data at http://osenergy.org/cc/ . You will see these directories: [image: [DIR]] Dec-19-2007-Hike-presentation/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/Dec-19-2007-Hike-presentation/> 11-Nov-2009 19:43 - [image: [DIR]] Earth-Day-2008-Hike/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/Earth-Day-2008-Hike/> 17-Nov-2009 17:44 - [image: [DIR]] NEW/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/> 07-Nov-2011 12:20 - [image: [DIR]] maps/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/maps/> 04-Dec-2009 02:37 - [image: [DIR]] minutes/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/minutes/> 11-Nov-2009 19:53 - [image: [DIR]] presentations/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/presentations/> 10-Jan-2008 14:57 - I chaired a CC committee where several stakeholders (SGA, BB, WVU, Sunnyside Up, City Council, etc.) were brought together around a table. I recommend looking at the minutes/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/minutes/> because they provide a good overview of the type of infrastructure the members desired, as well as the ultimate reason why the CC didn't materialize. maps/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/maps/> shows some proof of concept designs from various sources. presentations/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/presentations/> has early presentations from the originators of the CC concept, Michael Bomford and Greg Good. The Dec-19-2007-Hike-presentation/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/Dec-19-2007-Hike-presentation/> directory shows a hike we took of the location. If you have the firefox browser, I highly recommend clicking on http://osenergy.org/cc/Dec-19- 2007-Hike-presentation/ccexploration.xul to view the presentation. The Earth-Day-2008-Hike/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/Earth-Day-2008-Hike/> directory shows our last real world hike; you may click on the photos to view that hike. I just added NEW/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/> today, and it has the most important information you will need: [image: [ ]] Campus Connector-Layout.pdf <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector-Layout.pdf> 07-Nov-2011 12:19 1.7M [image: [ ]] CampusConnector0001.pdf <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/CampusConnector0001.pdf> 07-Nov-2011 12:19 1.0M [image: [ ]] Campus Connector Memo to Traffic Commission-FINAL.doc <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector%20Memo%20to%20Traffic%20Commi…> 07-Nov-2011 12:19 22K [image: [ ]] Campus Connector Properties.xls <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector%20Properties.xls> 07-Nov-2011 12:19 28K [image: [ ]] Ken-Martis-and-SGA-Mollohan-funding.doc <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Ken-Martis-and-SGA-Mollohan-funding.doc> 07-Nov-2011 12:19 15K The Campus Connector-Layout.pdf <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector-Layout.pdf> shows the MPO proof of concept map that we often used in earlier meetings, it's also in maps/ <http://osenergy.org/cc/maps/>. At the December 2009 TC meeting, the Bicycle Board sought help from the City to resolve the property line issues. A letter, Campus Connector Memo to Traffic Commission-FINAL.doc <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector%20Memo%20to%20Traffic%20Commi…> was presented to the Traffic Commission. As a result, Ken Martis from the TC took over researching the issue. Damien Davis put together property information in the Campus Connector Properties.xls <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector%20Properties.xls> and Campus Connector-Layout.pdf <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Campus%20Connector-Layout.pdf> file. The last thing we heard was from the PSB shown in the Ken-Martis-and-SGA-Mollohan-fu nding.doc <http://osenergy.org/cc/NEW/Ken-Martis-and-SGA-Mollohan-funding.doc> , in particular look at http://www.thedaonline.com/new s/sga-members-discuss-new-pedestrian-path-textbook-prices-in-dc-1.1608594 . That was last September, 2010. We haven't heard anything since. Personally, I would like to be brought up to speed about whether Ken ever resolved the property issue, and whether he is still pursuing funding. Make sure to keep the Bicycle Board in the loop! Thanks for doing this. -Jonathan

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FY 2017 TAP Grant Options
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Hello Board, Damien and I had a meeting on Thursday to discuss bicycle-related TAP grant possibilities for this year (intents to apply are due November 15th). This email serves two purposes: to remind Damien and I what we talked about and to continue to review those options with y’all. In no particular order, what’s currently on the table: White Park / Rail-Trail Connector on Don Knotts, Collins Ferry Sidewalk, Mon Blvd Climbing Lane Increased Funding, Campus Connector / Grant St Trail, WV 705 roundabout tunnel, and the Jones Bypass. Please see my attachment for descriptions of the projects and some relevant diagrams. We are soliciting your input. Keep in mind -- the intents to apply are due November 15th. If we are to convince WVU to apply for a TAP grant or two, we need to get on that! Best, Drew

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Ride today 3:30 with Mountainview ES school kids
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

If anyone is interested in riding with 13 or 14 elementary schoolers, our #fRideDay ride can always benefit from an additional chaperone or two. We ride over from 233 Wagner Road at 3:00 or meet at Mountainview Elementary at 3:20/3:25 for the 3:30 departure back to Wagner Road. We generally have two distinct groups based on strength/speed. We have all grade levels from K to 5th. Feel free to join in ...it's a beautiful day for a ride!!!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Fwd: Highways Opens Online Grant Application System for Non-Traditional Transportation Projects
by Derek Springston via Bikeboard 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Hi all, Please keep in mind about our approaching deadline (November 18th, 2016) for the WVDOH Transporation Alternatives Intent-To-Apply (ITA). I've attached the FY14 and FY16 ITAs so you can review them and see what information we'll likely need to enter. They're not lengthy forms, but we need to evaluate which project folks want to see completed. Yesterday, at a lunch meeting Drew mentioned a few projects that we could pursue. Once there is a consensus, I'll gladly work to help get the project info onto the ITA online. There was even some discussion about trying to apply for a few projects (likely by different applicants, but related to projects we'd like to see) Drew, can you coordinate with everyone to decide on what project(s) we should prepare ITAs for? Thanks! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Burns, Ryan C <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 9:04 AM Subject: Highways Opens Online Grant Application System for Non-Traditional Transportation Projects *INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) DATES: * * OPENING 10/01/2016 – CLOSING 11/18/2016 (5:00 PM)* *APPLICATION DATES:* * OPENING 11/01/2016 – CLOSING 01/18/2016 (5:00 PM)* Everyone: The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of our online grant application system for FY 2017 Transportation Alternatives (TA) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) potential projects. For your convenience, a direct link to the page is http://dohgrants.wv.gov/ Account/LogOn.The application process has two phases: an Intent-to-Apply (ITA) Phase and an Application Phase. All applicants must first complete and submit an online ITA for the project for which funding is sought. If the ITA is approved by the WVDOH grant staff, then the applicant will be allowed to complete and submit an online Application beginning November 1, 2016. No paper ITAs or Applications will be accepted. Instructions for the completion of the ITA and Application can be found at the website listed above. *Please take note of the following innovations instituted during the previous grant cycle*: 1. Applicants may apply for the following phases either individually or together, as follows: a. *Design Phase*. The applicant may apply for a Design Phase award in order to fund the full development of the design plans and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) clearance. This approach would provide the applicant with a more accurate estimate of funding needed for the Construction Phase; in addition, potential problems that may slow or even render a project infeasible could be identified during the Design Phase. This method also applies to projects in the early planning stages, i.e., those projects that are not yet mature enough in concept for Construction Phase funding to be estimated and thus awarded. Applicants whose projects are determined feasible following the Design Phase would then be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. Having full designs approved by the WVDOH would increase the likelihood of a Construction Phase award. b. *Construction Phase*. Should an applicant wish to design the project using the applicant’s own funds and/or staff prior to submitting the application for a Construction Phase award, this is allowable as well. This option will also improve the chances of the Application for a Construction Phase award being recommended since the design, cost estimate and materials information necessary for NEPA evaluation will be on hand, making it likely that the project could move quickly into the Construction Phase. c. *Design and Construction Phases*. Applicants who believe they have a project ready for development may combine Design and Construction Phase funding requests in a single Application. Previously- funded projects moving into the next phase, and projects that have already been subjected to a feasibility study are two examples of such projects. If, upon review, WVDOH staff believes that the project should be developed through the Design Phase prior to awarding Construction Phase funds, an adjusted amount of funding may be awarded to complete the Design Phase. In this case the applicant would be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. d. *Right-of-Way Phase*. Applicants wishing to secure grant funding for the purchase of a rail corridor or historic transportation facility may apply for a Design, Right of Way, and Construction Phase award in a single Application. However, due to the lengthy time to obtain a fair market value appraisal and to complete the negotiations that accompany property purchase, we encourage applicants to apply only for the initial purchase of the property, and then for Design and Construction Phase awards in subsequent grant cycles. 2. Potential projects located within Economically Distressed Areas or At-Risk Areas as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) are eligible for 100% Federal funding. Please follow the link below to see if your potential project site is located in either an Economically Distressed Area or an At-Risk Area. ARC Map: http://arcgov.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c2f1b23bdd8943c4988b313e2fdb3aa4 The above TA and RTP information is further defined in the attached Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. The FAQ may also be found at: http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn. We encourage anyone applying for a TA or RTP award to examine the FAQ for clarification and detailed explanations of many aspects of the grant programs. The ITA Phase will be closed at 5:00 PM on November 18, 2016. The Application Phase will be closed at 5:00 PM on January 18, 2017. Please note that regardless of when the ITA phase is completed, the Application Phase will not open until November 1, 2016. Please check your email and the online application system concerning your ITA/Application as it is the responsibility of the applicant to track the progress of the applicant’s own submission(s). Also, please be sure to review any email notifications as there may be suggestions from the WVDOH grant staff regarding your project’s ITA or Application. Please feel free to share this information with any interested, eligible parties. If you have any technical questions regarding the online ITA, Application, accessing the system or need assistance in getting registered, please contact Ms. Rhonda Banks at rhonda.c.banks(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9606. Should you have any questions regarding the overall TA, please contact Mr. Mark Scoular at r.mark.scoular(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9616. If you have any questions regarding the RTP, please contact Mr. Ryan Burns at ryan.c.burns(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9297. -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Public Meeting--MPO Transportation Plan Update-Marilla Park, 4-7PM, Oct 26 Wednesday
by Jing Zhang via Bikeboard 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Hi, Bicycle Board Members The MPO will hold a public meeting for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update at the Marilla Park Recreation Center from 4 pm to 7 pm on Oct 26, Wednesday. The following items will be presented for public review and comments: . Our current transportation plan goals and objectives . The status of the project proposed in the current transportation plan . September community survey results . Project ranking criteria . Environmental justice updates . Paper copies of public questionnaire . Planning process outline We would appreciate it if you can come to this meeting. Please help us spread the word. Thanks! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 243 High Street Courthouse Rm. 110 Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Ped Safety Board Minutes attached
by Reger-Nash, Bill via Bikeboard 08 Oct '16

08 Oct '16

/ Bill Reger-Nash, EdD Professor Emeritus School of Public Health West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 C: 304-685-6740 O: 304-293-0763 wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu<mailto:wreger@hsc.wvu.edu> publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/<http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/> publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu<http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/> Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. Feel the Power of Half an Hour! gn Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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October Agenda
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

Howdy Folks, Please see the attached agenda and open action item list for October. We'll attempt the short meeting format again (no promises on overall time, though!). I've also linked a read-ahead which is a series of route maps <https://1drv.ms/b/s!Am16O3Ug817u7kByw08W7r4Sc_Cb> generated by someone outside (though potentially soon on the inside!) of the bike board. Best, Drew

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Fwd: Highways Opens Online Grant Application System for Non-Traditional Transportation Projects
by Derek Springston via Bikeboard 03 Oct '16

03 Oct '16

Drew, Here is the announcement for the 2017 Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Grants. The Intent-to-Apply is due before 5pm on November 18th. This should be discussed at the next meeting to determine if we're going to seek more funds and for what projects in relation to the Bike Plan or other BB projects. As a side note: Assuming that the 2016 grant is awarded, the City will have over $600,000 available for cycling projects including Shared Lane Markings, Bus/Bike Shelters, crosswalks, bike lanes, and some related infrastructure. If that happens, I'd think in the near future we could actually see some cycling projects implemented. Does anyone know when the 2014 funds need to be spent? Drew, would you mind if I asked my WVDOH contacts that I've worked with on the grants? Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Burns, Ryan C <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 9:04 AM Subject: Highways Opens Online Grant Application System for Non-Traditional Transportation Projects To: *INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) DATES: * * OPENING 10/01/2016 – CLOSING 11/18/2016 (5:00 PM)* *APPLICATION DATES:* * OPENING 11/01/2016 – CLOSING 01/18/2016 (5:00 PM)* Everyone: The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of our online grant application system for FY 2017 Transportation Alternatives (TA) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) potential projects. For your convenience, a direct link to the page is http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn.The application process has two phases: an Intent-to-Apply (ITA) Phase and an Application Phase. All applicants must first complete and submit an online ITA for the project for which funding is sought. If the ITA is approved by the WVDOH grant staff, then the applicant will be allowed to complete and submit an online Application beginning November 1, 2016. No paper ITAs or Applications will be accepted. Instructions for the completion of the ITA and Application can be found at the website listed above. *Please take note of the following innovations instituted during the previous grant cycle*: 1. Applicants may apply for the following phases either individually or together, as follows: a. *Design Phase*. The applicant may apply for a Design Phase award in order to fund the full development of the design plans and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) clearance. This approach would provide the applicant with a more accurate estimate of funding needed for the Construction Phase; in addition, potential problems that may slow or even render a project infeasible could be identified during the Design Phase. This method also applies to projects in the early planning stages, i.e., those projects that are not yet mature enough in concept for Construction Phase funding to be estimated and thus awarded. Applicants whose projects are determined feasible following the Design Phase would then be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. Having full designs approved by the WVDOH would increase the likelihood of a Construction Phase award. b. *Construction Phase*. Should an applicant wish to design the project using the applicant’s own funds and/or staff prior to submitting the application for a Construction Phase award, this is allowable as well. This option will also improve the chances of the Application for a Construction Phase award being recommended since the design, cost estimate and materials information necessary for NEPA evaluation will be on hand, making it likely that the project could move quickly into the Construction Phase. c. *Design and Construction Phases*. Applicants who believe they have a project ready for development may combine Design and Construction Phase funding requests in a single Application. Previously- funded projects moving into the next phase, and projects that have already been subjected to a feasibility study are two examples of such projects. If, upon review, WVDOH staff believes that the project should be developed through the Design Phase prior to awarding Construction Phase funds, an adjusted amount of funding may be awarded to complete the Design Phase. In this case the applicant would be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. d. *Right-of-Way Phase*. Applicants wishing to secure grant funding for the purchase of a rail corridor or historic transportation facility may apply for a Design, Right of Way, and Construction Phase award in a single Application. However, due to the lengthy time to obtain a fair market value appraisal and to complete the negotiations that accompany property purchase, we encourage applicants to apply only for the initial purchase of the property, and then for Design and Construction Phase awards in subsequent grant cycles. 2. Potential projects located within Economically Distressed Areas or At-Risk Areas as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) are eligible for 100% Federal funding. Please follow the link below to see if your potential project site is located in either an Economically Distressed Area or an At-Risk Area. ARC Map: http://arcgov.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c2f1b23bdd8943c4988b313e2fdb3aa4 The above TA and RTP information is further defined in the attached Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. The FAQ may also be found at: http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn. We encourage anyone applying for a TA or RTP award to examine the FAQ for clarification and detailed explanations of many aspects of the grant programs. The ITA Phase will be closed at 5:00 PM on November 18, 2016. The Application Phase will be closed at 5:00 PM on January 18, 2017. Please note that regardless of when the ITA phase is completed, the Application Phase will not open until November 1, 2016. Please check your email and the online application system concerning your ITA/Application as it is the responsibility of the applicant to track the progress of the applicant’s own submission(s). Also, please be sure to review any email notifications as there may be suggestions from the WVDOH grant staff regarding your project’s ITA or Application. Please feel free to share this information with any interested, eligible parties. If you have any technical questions regarding the online ITA, Application, accessing the system or need assistance in getting registered, please contact Ms. Rhonda Banks at rhonda.c.banks(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9606. Should you have any questions regarding the overall TA, please contact Mr. Mark Scoular at r.mark.scoular(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9616. If you have any questions regarding the RTP, please contact Mr. Ryan Burns at ryan.c.burns(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9297. -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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September Minutes and So Much More!
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi all, Please take a look at the attached September meeting minutes and let me know if you have changes or corrections. *And So Much More!* 1. The MMMPO is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Please take the survey so we can make sure cycling is considered in planning efforts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate> For general information about the plan update process, including public meetings, see this page: http://www.plantogether.org/2016update <http://www.plantogether.org/2016update> 2. The intersection of University / Collins Ferry / Baldwin is also open for review and comment (scroll down): http://www.plantogether.org/ongoing-construction-projects <http://www.plantogether.org/ongoing-construction-projects> 3. Confident city cycling class tentatively scheduled for October 8-9, 2016. If you are interested in taking this course, mark your calendar now! 4. We have some initial designs for sharrow stickers / bumperstickers! Take a look and respond with your thoughts. Which one would you put on your bike and/or car? 5. There has been a lot of interest in our commuter map lately; take a look and give us your changes or suggestions: http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php <http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php> For anybody interested in rail-trail efforts, there will be 2 workshops on the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition effort, which is attempting to link together 10000000 miles (that number might not be completely accurate) of rail-trails across 4 states, thus making it possible for us to bike from Morgantown to Pittsburgh, DC, Cleveland, or other cool places. They will be in Shinnston on 9/20 and Wheeling on 9/29: http://ihearttrails.org/2016/08/29/i-heart-trails-community-chats-this-fall/ If you have additional updates, events or things to share, please let me know! I would be happy to share them on our Facebook page as well. Thanks, Christina

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Morgantown Bike Route Map
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 11 Sep '16

11 Sep '16

Google Maps for iPhone now has a Morgantown Bike Route Map! It looks almost identical to ours with selected routes in red, brown, blue or green. There is no legend to explain the colors. Wonder how it came to be. 4ank

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Re: [Bikeboard] City Council Meeting Tonight! - Bicycle Storage
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n good job Frank and also to Chris Fletcher for his last minute defense. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 9/7/2016 9:21:13 AM To: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] City Council Meeting Tonight! - Bicycle Storage FYI, below and attached is the statement I made to City Council and all those watching on TV. Frank 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} September 6, 2016 Public comment to Morgantown City Council on Bicycle Storage zoning text amendment My name is Frank Gmeindl. I live at 491 Wilson Avenue. I am a Morgantown bicyclist, a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, former chairman of the Bicycle Board, former member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizen Advisory Committee and former member of the Morgantown Traffic Commission. I am also a certified bicycling instructor. I am here today to provide some context that will hopefully encourage you to vote yes on the Bicycle Storage zoning text amendment. Nationwide, making communities bicycle friendly has been demonstrated to improve the communities safety, health, property values, business climate and social climate. For the past 4 years, Morgantown has been the only West Virginia community recognized by the National League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Over the past 4 years, Morgantown has made progress implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycling Plan that City Council unanimously adopted in 2012. Clearly, more people of all ages and appearances are riding bicycles in Morgantown today. Last month, the Bicycle Board submitted a Bicycle Friendly Community award renewal application. We are moderately confident that we will at least keep our bronze status. Last week, I attended the new I-79 exit 123 ribbon cutting ceremony. Eldon Callen; University Town Center developers; Governor Tomblin; Oliver Luck and WVDOH Commissioner Paul Maddox all stated that the success of that $22M project was the result of continuous leadership and communication, coordination and collaboration among all key stakeholders. From the beginning of that project, the Bicycle Board was represented on the MPO CAC and accommodating bicyclists was in the project plan practically from the beginning. Now, there are Shared Lane Markings, Share the Road signs and a Bike Lane over there. The same kind of leadership and communication, coordination and collaboration that realized that new bicycle friendly interchange will be required in any development and any transportation project in Morgantown. The leader and the key stakeholders must be able to see their project with a cyclists eye view. Is there a safe and convenient place to store my bike? Is there a quick, easy and safe route to my destination on which I wont get harassed? Is there a safe and convenient place that I can park my bike when I get there? Is there a place that I clean up before my meeting or my class or shopping? If a cyclist doesnt have positive answers to questions such as these, he or she will probably not ride the bike but rather choose a means of transportation that provides positive answers. Today, in Morgantown, it looks like the single occupancy motor vehicle provides the best solution. However, we are gradually making strides towards making bicycling more attractive. We have short-term bicycle parking throughout the WVU campus and on High Street and Walnut Street. All our busses have bike racks. All the PRT stations have bike racks. We have a grant for applying Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs throughout the City and for providing sheltered bicycle parking at bus shelters. Bicycle storage is required for developments of significant impact in the downtown business area. Passing the Bicycle Storage zoning text amendment will move us one step closer to making bicycling irresistible in Morgantown. Frank Gmeindl On Sep 6, 2016, at 8:47 PM, Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com wrote: All, Congratulations! After an 11th hour clarification request from Council member Nugent, and some extremely compelling oratory from Mr Gmeindl and Mr. Fletcher, the ordinance passed unanimously. Can't say how proud I am of everyone on this board and in the city who helped with this project. Time for a party!! On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 8:44 PM -0400, "Christina Hunt via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: Hi all - I was traveling back from South Carolina, didn't make it back to town until now. What was the result?? Did this pass? Thanks, Christina On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 pm, not 6:30 so maybe you have time to come on down and join me, Chip and Drew. Frank On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, John Whitmore via Bikeboard bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com wrote: Good afternoon, I wanted to remind everyone that tonight is the second and final reading of the Bicycle Storage zoning text amendment. The meeting starts at 6:30 P.M. and the items public hearing will be heard right after the approval of minutes and correspondence (there is a proclamation for Constitution Week), and it is the first item of the Unfinished Business portion of the meeting. The agenda is online at this address: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/9.6.16-Regular-Mtg.-Packet-R… This is great opportunity to provide additional comment regarding the text amendment, and cycling in general. Thanks! John Whitmore, AICP Planner III image001.png City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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City Council Meeting Tonight! - Bicycle Storage
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Good afternoon, I wanted to remind everyone that tonight is the second and final reading of the Bicycle Storage zoning text amendment. The meeting starts at 6:30 P.M. and the item's public hearing will be heard right after the approval of minutes and correspondence (there is a proclamation for Constitution Week), and it is the first item of the Unfinished Business portion of the meeting. The agenda is online at this address: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/9.6.16-Regular-Mtg.-Packet-R… This is great opportunity to provide additional comment regarding the text amendment, and cycling in general. Thanks! John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Stolen bike
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

All -I was just alerted to this FB post if you all haven't seen it yet. Be on the lookout, please "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Ped Board 8/29 minutes
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

I took an action item from this Thursday’s (9/1) BB meeting to distribute the Pedestrian Safety Board’s 8/29 meeting minutes. They are attached. Drew attended the meeting and discussed many PSB activities that intersect with BB activities. For example: The PSB is alarmed by bicycling on sidewalks downtown and has particularly asked the BB to get Jimmy Johns delivery cyclists under control. See minutes for more. Dan Shook is heading up a WVU Safe Communities project that is intended to make Morgantown safer for walking and bicycling. The PSB is planning to meet with City Council to discuss pedestrian and bicycle priorities with new City Manager candidates. WVU installed a sign in the middle of the future Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane without getting permission from anybody. Amy Boggs with the Governors Highway Safety Program funded the printing of 3,000 ped safety flyers. We need to comment on the proposed alternatives for the Collins Ferry, University Av., Baldwin St. intersection. Go to http://www.plantogether.org/#!ongoing-construction-projects/lgou7 <http://www.plantogether.org/#!ongoing-construction-projects/lgou7> We need to help Jing make the new Metropolitan Transportation Plan (formerly known as the Long Range Transportation Plan). Go to http://www.plantogether.org/#!2016update/jcxrm <http://www.plantogether.org/#!2016update/jcxrm> Paving is scheduled to be complete by the end of October (so when will we see the sharrows?) Frank

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Survey--MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
by Jing Zhang via Bikeboard 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

Here is the attachment:) Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa From: Jing Zhang [mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 9:52 AM To: 'Bicycle Board' < > Cc: 'baustin(a)labyrinth.net' < > Subject: Survey--MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update Hi, Bicycle Board Members, Please consider taking a survey for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update. Your input is very important for the MPO to understand the need and preference of the community. The link for the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate The survey is also available at the MPO's website, www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> We would appreciate it if you could share this information with anyone who may be interested. The PDF version of the survey is attached. Thanks! Have a nice Labor Day weekend! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Survey--MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
by Jing Zhang via Bikeboard 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, Please consider taking a survey for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update. Your input is very important for the MPO to understand the need and preference of the community. The link for the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate The survey is also available at the MPO's website, www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> We would appreciate it if you could share this information with anyone who may be interested. The PDF version of the survey is attached. Thanks! Have a nice Labor Day weekend! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP, PTP, LEED AP ND LCI #4855 Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: Invitation - Ribbon Cutting for I-79 Exit 153
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

Please join me to ride to the new I-79 Interchange Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. I will be leaving from the Mon County Courthouse (beside Pathfinder) TODAY at 3:00 pm sharp. 4ank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: FW: Invitation - Ribbon Cutting for I-79 Exit 153 > Date: September 1, 2016 at 7:54:46 AM EDT > To: <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Mike Kelly'" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, <jselin(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'GM Mayor'" <gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com>, "'Herman Reid'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "''David Bruffy''" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Chris Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)morgantownwv.gov>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Jeff Meadows'" <jameadow(a)k12.wv.us>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov>, <jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Jing Zhang'" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net>, "'Tim Ball'" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Marti Shamberger, $C.C. Ward 5$'" <mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Kelli LaNeve'" <LaNeve(a)busride.org> > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > > > Please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested in attending. Thank you. > > > Rennetta McClure > County Administrator > Monongalia County Commission > 243 High Street, Room 202 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-7293 > 304-291-7288 > rmcclure(a)moncommission.com <mailto:rmcclure@moncommission.com>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Invitation - Ribbon Cutting for I-79 Exit 153
by Jennifer Selin via Bikeboard 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Cool idea, I am out of town or I would join you! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Sep 1, 2016, at 10:52 AM, Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> wrote:

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Meeting Reminder: Thursday, September 1 @ 6:30pm!
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Hi everyone, Attached are the edited/updated August minutes, and the agenda for Thursday's meeting. See you soon! Thanks, Christina

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Bike Board: BFC Local Review () and September meeting
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Hello Board and observers, First, I mentioned last week that the League has devised a new method of local review that is anonymous and less of a commitment. We can choose how we'd like to distribute this link. Please check it out here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MorgantownBFC Any person who spends time in our community, including folks who worked on the application, can submit this survey. The League says we will not be penalized or rewarded for a large number or small number of responses -- we only stand to gain from more diverse input than we usually receive. They will likely use quality feedback to choose an award level, however. "This survey is to provide context while we are deciding an award level and to, hopefully, provide valuable feedback to you in your community’s Report Card and Feedback Report." Also, we've got a meeting next week as per usual. Please review the attached agenda and open action item list. We're shaking up the meeting format a bit this month -- there's less than an hour and a half of time scheduled. We will at least begin the process of budgeting our discretionary funds for 2016 at this meeting -- please think on this and come with specific thoughts on how we should appropriate the funds. Ride on, Drew

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community - Next Steps & Public Survey
by J.D. Gatlin via Bikeboard 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

Movers and shakers of cycling in Morgantown, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you. Whether or not you filled in boxes and wrote verbiage for the document submitted on Tuesday, your past and present dedication and enthusiasm for cycling in our town gave us the content we needed to present a strong application for the League's 2016 bicycle friendly community award. This was truly a group effort! I have mentioned before that we need local reviewers to both vet the application, as well as to give the League a sense of cyclists away from those of us who fill out the boxes. If you weren't part of the document creation process and you have some time over the next few weeks, OR if you know of a few other folks you wouldn't mind asking to participate in the review process, please consider signing up at the link provided in the email below. The deadline is tomorrow at midnight. I don't think the time requirement will be very demanding, but I am not privy to the process. There is also an informal review process described below. I plan to distribute the link widely throughout the community, and I'll ask your help in dissemination when the time comes. Thanks again to everyone, and thanks especially to my last minute application stitcher-uppers: John Whitmore, Derek, Chip, and Frank. Onward and forward!-Drew _____________________________ From: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 2:57 PM Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community - Next Steps & Public Survey To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> Dear [Applicant], Thank you again for applying to the Bicycle Friendly Community program! Now that the Fall 2016 BFC Application deadline has passed, our review process is officially underway. To confirm, we have received the following application(s) from you: 00344 - Morgantown In the past we limited local feedback to local reviewers who signed up at bikeleague.org/content/become-local-reviewer. We will continue to work with local reviewers and local advocates to gain an understanding of your community. All people who want to be local reviewers should sign up by the end of the week, August 19th at Midnight Pacific Time. In addition, this round we are trying a new more public local review process. Next week we will send you a link for a survey open to the public so that members of the public can give feedback without signing up to be local reviewers. We believe this more inclusive feedback will help us better understand your community and provide valuable insights to you through the BFC feedback it generates. Responses to that survey will be due by September 12th at midnight Pacific Time. We do not plan to publicize this public survey for each community and it is up to you to choose how you would like to distribute the survey. Please take some time in the next week to think about how you would like to distribute that survey to the public. We currently expect that our award announcement will be made in early-to-mid November. Your community will be informed of the award decision at least one week prior to the public announcement. Please feel free to contact us at bfa(a)bikeleague.org if you have any questions. Best regards, The Bicycle Friendly Community team League of American BicyclistsThis email is a service from League of American Bicyclists.

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Draft August meeting minutes
by Christina Hunt 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

Hi everyone, Here are draft minutes from our August 4 meeting. Take a look and see what we volunteered you for! (just kidding) Please let me know if you have any changes or corrections. Thanks! Christina

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Fwd: FW: DISTRACTED BEHAVIOR TASK FORCE - Consensus Statement FINAL
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

Here's the message about Daniel Shook that I said at the BB meeting I would forward to the BB. Frank ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Shook, Daniel* <daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Date: Thursday, August 4, 2016 Subject: FW: DISTRACTED BEHAVIOR TASK FORCE - Consensus Statement FINAL To: "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Amy Pratt < alpratt(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov" <Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov>, Andrew Denny <adenny1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, "Coben, Jeffrey" <jcoben(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Cohen, Stanley" < Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Coole, Charles" <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, " ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov" <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, Debbie Cain < sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, "Denzine, Gypsy" <Gypsy.Denzine(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Dwight Harshbarger < dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, "Hand, Gregory" <gahand(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Hartsell, Kimberly" < Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jay Redmond city council 6th ward <theredmonds(a)comcast.net>, "jenmac71(a)yahoo.com" < jenmac71(a)yahoo.com>, Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, Jessica Bladow < jbladow(a)ssc-llc.com>, Jimmie Simmons <jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, " jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com" <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum < jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, "Jones, Emily" <Emily.Jones(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kathryn Long <klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, "Misra, Ranjita" <RAMISRA(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "mmccabe(a)morgantownwv.gov" < mmccabe(a)morgantownwv.gov>, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board < walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, Nicole Gauthier-Schatz <nicolegauthierschatz(a)gmail.com>, "Nutter, Roy" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Pape, Olivia" < olivia.pape(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Pierskalla, Chad" <cpierska(a)wvu.edu>, "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Ryan Simonton <rsimonton(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Rye, James" < Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Saba Ashfaq <sashfaq(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Samantha Shawley < sshawley(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Shook, Daniel" < daniel.shook(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Stout, Margaret" <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu> Good morning! First, I want to thank the Pedestrian Safety Board for allowing me to become a part of a great endeavor! Since I’ve gotten older with more aches and pains running is not on my list of activities I can do. I’ve adopted walking which provides many of the health benefits of running. Thank you! As the director of the WVU-Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Initiative one of my major efforts will be to connect all of the tremendous efforts in our community for the purpose of keeping us safe and healthy! My purpose is not to eliminate or render ineffective any group, individual or effort attempting to improve our safety and wellbeing. On the contrary, I believe our collective strengths make us stronger. I’ve primarily coached team sports in my life and the teams I could blend individual strengths together as one were usually more successful. The reason I’m rambling on about this is because during my first meeting with the Pedestrian Safety Board I became aware that some of our efforts were being addressed by other groups as well. I’m sharing the email below because as the WVU-Injury Control Research Center and Safe Communities Initiative held the Distracted Behavior Task Force meeting others such as the Pedestrian Board had the same vision. Also, I discovered today that WVU has a program, Heads Up! WV, that appears to be pursuing pedestrian/cyclist safety. So, as I continue forward in my role I think it would be neat if somehow all of us wanting to make a difference in our community can find an efficient way to pursue our common vision together. In August I have scheduled a WVU-Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Advisory Committee. I’ve attempted to identify individuals in the community that represent focus areas in a safe community network. In September, I plan to convene a much larger meeting of all of the partners that had previously collaborated on the Safe Communities Initiative which led to our national accreditation. Maybe at that time we can figure out how to work together to achieve the same goal. I had been in Morgantown and on this job for a very short time when we went through the accreditation process. Prior to the beginning of the last day of the accreditation team’s survey of us I had breakfast with Dr. Lee Smith, Director of the Mon County Health Department. I shared with him that I’ve seen many silos, pockets of excellence in the community. We just needed to get everyone connected. He smiled and said that those were ”cylinders of excellence”! We chuckled and then agreed we need to get those cylinders in the same engine to move us forward. I trust you agree! Take care! *[image: Dansign]* *Daniel S. Shook, Ph.D*., Director The WVU Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Initiative WVU Injury Control Research Center P.O. Box 9151 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9151 *Office: 304-293-8408* *Cell: 614-448-7168* [image: SCA_West Virginia University Greater Morgantown_logo_4C] *From:* Shook, Daniel *Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2016 10:26 AM *To:* 'Ed Preston' <epreston(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','epreston(a)morgantownwv.gov');>>; Harold Sperringer (hsperringer(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hsperringer(a)morgantownwv.gov');>) < hsperringer(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hsperringer(a)morgantownwv.gov');>>; 'Matt Solomon' <msolomon(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','msolomon(a)morgantownwv.gov');>>; 'Bob Roberts' <Bob.Roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Bob.Roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu');>>; P. M. Palmer ( ppalmer(a)monsheriff.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ppalmer(a)monsheriff.com');>) < ppalmer(a)monsheriff.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ppalmer(a)monsheriff.com');>>; David Wilfong ( dwilfong(a)monsheriff.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dwilfong(a)monsheriff.com');>) < dwilfong(a)monsheriff.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dwilfong(a)monsheriff.com');>>; Damien Davis ( ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov');>) < ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov');>>; Devin E. Barger (devin.e.barger(a)wvsp.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','devin.e.barger(a)wvsp.gov');>) < devin.e.barger(a)wvsp.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','devin.e.barger(a)wvsp.gov');>>; Amy Boggs ( Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov');>) < Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Amy.M.Boggs(a)wv.gov');>>; Lisa Hall (lhall(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lhall(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com');>) < lhall(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lhall(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com');>>; Jolene Willard (jolene.c.willard(a)wv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jolene.c.willard(a)wv.gov');>) < jolene.c.willard(a)wv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jolene.c.willard(a)wv.gov');>>; Sayres, Sheena < SSAYRES(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','SSAYRES(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>>; Cink, Jane <jycink(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jycink(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>>; 'Julie Merow' < jemerow(a)mix.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jemerow(a)mix.wvu.edu');>>; Tyler Brewster (tjbrewster(a)mix.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tjbrewster(a)mix.wvu.edu');>) < tjbrewster(a)mix.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tjbrewster(a)mix.wvu.edu');>>; Robert Bossarte ( rbossarte(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbossarte(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>) < rbossarte(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbossarte(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>>; Rudisill, Toni < trudisill(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','trudisill(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>>; Linn, Herb ( hlinn2(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hlinn2(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>) < hlinn2(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hlinn2(a)hsc.wvu.edu');>>; Dave Harshbarger (harshbargerd(a)wvumedicine.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','harshbargerd(a)wvumedicine.org');>) < harshbargerd(a)wvumedicine.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','harshbargerd(a)wvumedicine.org');>>; Eldon Callen (eldonc(a)msn.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','eldonc(a)msn.com');>) < eldonc(a)msn.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','eldonc(a)msn.com');>>; Mayor Marti Shamberger (mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov');>) < mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov');>>; Mayor Patty Lewis (gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com');>) < gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com');>>; Diane Rogers ( MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com');>) < MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','MonCountyPFS(a)gmail.com');>>; Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com');>> *Subject:* DISTRACTED BEHAVIOR TASK FORCE - Consensus Statement FINAL Hello everyone! Because I’ll be leaving to head to Chicago for the national conference for Safe Communities America I wanted to forward this document which is a product of meeting in July. Moving forward I will update all task force participants as to activity directed at reducing the impact of distracted behaviors on injuries and deaths in our city, county and state. We will stay on this….we owe to the young child, young mother or father that may never come home because a preventable death or injury occurred because of a selfish act. We can really LIVE without our phones because others will LIVE without us using our phones! Thank you for your participation and feedback on the development of the consensus statement! *[image: Dansign]* *Daniel S. Shook, Ph.D*., Director The WVU Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Initiative WVU Injury Control Research Center P.O. Box 9151 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9151 *Office: 304-293-8408* *Cell: 614-448-7168* [image: SCA_West Virginia University Greater Morgantown_logo_4C]

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Reminder: Bike Board Meeting this Thursday, August 4th @ 6:30pm!
by Christina Hunt 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Updated July minutes are attached - if you have any changes, please let me know. See you Thursday! Thanks, Christina 304-282-4441

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August Agenda, Fall BFC Application Review Draft: Become a Local Reviewer!
by Drew Gatlin 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

Howdy folks, Amazing things are happening! Make sure to come to the meeting next week to get the scoop. If you can't, that's all-right too. Just read the agenda / minutes and monitor your emails. Come for talk on new engineering updates, and to meet the new engineering hire! Stare in awe at fresh designs for educational stickers! Stick around for budgeting our 2016 escrow account and figure out what kind of classes we'll teach this fall and spring. Plus, the 2017 Bike Summit and so much more, wahoo! An updated July minutes with a few changes will be available by the end of this weekend, so keep an eye out for that too. It will include the discussion we had last month regarding confident city cycling classes. Finally, please see this attached review draft of the BFC application. It is subject to change, for sure, but not by much. We are very close to moving this off our plates (it's due August 16th). Please consider becoming a local reviewer, or, better yet - helping to recruit cyclists outside of the Bike Board who might be willing to be a local reviewer. Find more info here: http://bikeleague.org/content/become-local-reviewer As you review the BFC application, due to unfortunate technology oversights, please have both the "preview application" and the "review draft" open side-by-side so you can view the options we did NOT choose. I kindly solicit any and all feedback. Please note your feedback in a separate file with the question number next to your words. For example: question B2a, Drew, I think you may be misinterpreting the bicycle plan, please reconsider the first paragraph as our community has not necessarily recommended these types of infrastructure along the lines you suggest. Ride on, Drew

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July Draft Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt 17 Jul '16

17 Jul '16

Hello everyone, Here are the draft minutes from our July 7 meeting. Please let me know if you have questions or if you see any errors. Thank you! Christina

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike parking ordinance success!
by Jennifer Selin 15 Jul '16

15 Jul '16

Excellent work!!!!' Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jul 14, 2016, at 8:15 PM, Christina Hunt <christina.j.hunt(a)gmail.com> wrote:

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Bike parking ordinance success!
by Christina Hunt 15 Jul '16

15 Jul '16

Hi all - the Planning Commission voted in favor of the bike parking ordinance tonight! Woohoo! Next step: on to City Council. We'll keep you posted on the date and agenda order. Special thanks to all the Jo(h)ns who worked on this! Cheers!

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Bike Storage Ordinance at Planning Commission meeting - tomorrow 7/14 @ 6:30pm
by Christina Hunt 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Hi all, Just a reminder that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the proposed bike storage ordinance tomorrow. It looks like this is the first item on the agenda <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/commissions/planning-commission/agen…> . If you can, please come to City Council Chambers tomorrow (July 14) at 6:30pm to show your support! For more information on what they're reviewing: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/TX16-03_Admin_Bicycle-Storag… Thanks, Christina

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists...
by Chip Wamsley 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Derek, Well done, and as Harry said your 4th point is left hanging. I never really though about the limited hours for cyclists and pedestrians, until I read your response. They used to have a walk in lobby connected to the drive through in the 80's, but I think that went away with the construction of their new building. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Harry Grandon" Harry.Grandon(a)wpglimcher.com Sent: 7/12/2016 12:28:40 PM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com, "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Derek - Great response. Non-confrontational, non-threatening, all the good stuff. I noticed that under your "benefits" section, item 4 seems to be an incomplete thought. Don't know where you were going there but probably need to fix that. Nicely done ... HARRY GRANDON, CSM, CMD General Manager WP Glimcher - MORGANTOWN MALL 9500 Mall Road Morgantown, WV 26501 304.983.6200 harry.grandon(a)wpglimcher.com morgantownmall.com From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 12:17 PM To: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Hi all, As you've probably seen, I've been told at BBT that I'm not allowed to use the drive-thrus due to safety. I discussed with those in attendance at the last Bike Board meeting and promised to present a draft email to the group so that you have the opportunity to fine tune a response. Here is my draft.. Please take a serious look at this and provide some solid constructive advice to my response. I think we may have alot of opportunity with this, but also want to be cautious not to make things worse! Thanks! ~Derek DRAFT: ------- Angela and Lydia, Thanks for the response to my concerns about not being able to use BBT's drive-thru. I hope this finds you having a great day! While I'm disappointed in the initial response for my personal banking needs, I would like to constructively engage with BBT about some potential options that would provide more flexibility and serve the Morgantown community more effectively. To be clear, I am a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board, but want to make sure that at this point, this is my personal response after a bit of input from the Bike Board. First of all, I believe that limiting cycling and pedestrian access to only motorized vehicles at drive-thru windows creates a disadvantage to working professionals who use alternative transportation, low-income individuals and families who may not have a car, disabled individuals, car owners who happen to commute using other transportation modes from time-to-time, and likely countless other folks. While I understand liability concerns, and likely insurance requirements, I can't help but think that there has to be a way to more openly serve all folks, despite their mode, choice, or limitation of transportation. Morgantown is currently West Virginia's only Bicycle Friendly Community and only 5 businesses in the state have been recognized as Bicycle Friendly Businesses. Please strongly consider becoming recognized this way. Potential ways that could help you get a Bicycle Friendly Business designation could include: Creating a walk-up window on either the drive-thru or main branch building connected to sidewalks that would allow cyclists and pedestrians to be served after 4pm Mon-Thurs or on Saturdays. Install a bike/pedestrian lane, which could potentially involve little more than paint and signage Extend lobby hours in order for pedestrians/cyclists to still have access to branch employees after 4pm Mon/Thurs and/or Saturday. I know you have a bike rack on High Street, so I'd be happy to lock my bike up and come in. I see many benefits to BBT supporting cyclists (and pedestrians): Less impact on pavement and infrastructure reducing BBT maintenance costs. Positive publicity regarding Bicycle Friendly Business and through word-of-mouth communication Potentially more clients Healthier clients who will maintain accounts longer and provide BBT with Reduction in traffic and vehicle pollution at drive-thrus Increased money from cycling/pedestrian customers in checking/savings/other account due to savings benefits from not driving a vehicle (I save conservatively $100-200 every month by cycling, which ends up being held at your bank in my accounts). As a side note, on June 25th, while using the Spruce Street drive-thru ATM in a vehicle with my family, I witnessed not one, but two people not in vehicles using your drive-thru (one at the ATM and one at the lane adjacent and closest to the tellers). See attached photos. Also, on July 1st, while traveling, I witnessed another individual stepping out of his vehicle to use the drive-thru ATM in Summersville at the 815 Northside Drive location. To me this clearly shows the need for BBT to re-evaluate and work with individuals who need additional options for service at your drive-thrus and branches, especially if safety and liability are of concern. On the other hand, I bet that if accident statistics and financial data were looked at, the benefits to allowing cyclists to use the drive-thus far outweigh the liabilities. Have there been any documented cases of cyclists being injured by vehicles in your drive-thrus that ended up costing BBT money? Another consideration might be to look at how much damage is done to drive-thrus and building infrastructure at BBT by vehicles vs. cyclists/pedestrians. I imagine alot of money could be saved by reducing vehicle collisions at your locations. Anyway, I look forward to BBT's response concerning moving forward to assist all of your customers, while potentially benefiting your business. Thanks for your time and have a great day! ~Derek Springston ? Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Holdsworth, Angela AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM Subject: RE: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... To: Derek Springston dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Whipkey, Lydia" LWhipkey(a)bbandt.com Good Morning Derek, In Lydias absence today, I wanted follow up with you in regards to your concern about BBT restricting Drive Thru use for motor vehicles. Lydia consulted our Security team and while we do not have a written policy to share, it has been the practice of BBT to prohibit transacting business with clients not in/on a motorized vehicle. This is strictly for the safety of both our clients and our associates. While the State of WV has guidelines about bicycles on public roads, BBT Drive Thrus are private property, and therefore, are subject to these procedures due to safety concerns. This would include individuals on foot as well. We certainly appreciate your business and value your loyalty to BBT. Have a great weekend! Angela Holdsworth BBT Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:08 AM To: Holdsworth, Angela Cc: Whipkey, Lydia Subject: Re: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela and Lydia, I hope you're both having a good day! Have you made any progress on locating where in BBT policy it states that I can't be served as a cyclist in the drive-thru? I believe I've communicated with at least four BBT employees and have perhaps an additional one or two more that are supposed to be looking into this, and so far no one has been able to show me where in BBT policy it says I can't be served. When would you expect to be able to get back with me with the policy or where I can find the policy that excludes me? Again, thanks for your time and have a nice day! ~C. Derek Springston ?? Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Holdsworth, Angela AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com wrote: Hi Derek, I did get your voicemail, and certainly understand your concern. That policy has been in place to protect the safety of our clients based on our insurance requirements, but I have passed along your concern to my Operations Manager who is seeking out more information and will respond to you directly. Thank you for your business ! Angela Holdsworth BBT Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:33 AM To: Holdsworth, Angela Subject: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela, I hope this finds you well today! Yesterday, around 5pm, I rode my bicycle up to the drive-thru window at the Spruce Street location, as I've done dozens of times since I became a BBT customer in approximately 1998 or 1999. The teller was pleasant enough to go ahead and make the deposit, but she told me that BBT isn't really supposed to serve me on a bicycle. I asked her why they couldn't serve me in the future, and she stated that BBT had safety concerns, and that the drive-thru was reserved for vehicles. She then pointed to a sign that was posted to the window essentially stating the same thing. I debated with her a bit on the fact that I view my bike as a vehicle. I didn't bring this up while there, but according to WV state code 17C-11-2 and Morgantown 373.02 say bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. I also asked her if she could show me where in BBT policy it states that I can't be served and asked for her card so I could follow-up. She said she was out of cards, but handed me your card, to which I called and left a message yesterday around 6pm. I was polite (even though a little out of breath and winded from riding), and even told her I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble. I just want to know what the BBT policy said, and that I'd follow up or make a decision once I figure out what my rights are in your drive-thru. I've ridden on roads for approximately 20-25 years and have a commuting cyclist for over 10 years and have not had one accident/collision with a vehicle or damaged any personal property as a result of cycling, despite logging likely tens of thousands of miles. I'd like to discuss some of the benefits of cycling, but I'll save that for later when we determine what your policy actually states. I also called in to BBT's customer service line, and they couldn't find anything in their policies that stated that I couldn't be served, but he said it's common for local branches to tell folks they have to be in vehicles (he didn't say motorized though). They've escalated my call and said they'll be looking into it further. I explained to them that I've driven my car to work once in the last month, and that my schedule makes it difficult to get to the bank when their branches are open. However, it's frequently possible and easy on my way home via bike to deposit at the drive-thru. Plus, I had $700 in cash that I hadn't been able to deposit for days due to my schedule and felt strongly about getting it in the bank. Thanks for you time! Have a great day and look forward to hearing from you regarding my experience in the drive-thru. Sincerely, ~C. Derek Springston Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' The information in this transmission may contain proprietary and non-public information of BBT or its affiliates and may be subject to protection under the law. The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete the material from your system without reading the content and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission. -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' -- CONFIDENTIAL, PROTECTED AND NON-BINDING STATEMENT: This email and all other electronic communications from WP GLIMCHER, or any of its affiliates and their respective representatives are for informational purposes only and contains information that may be confidential, be protected by the attorney-client or other applicable privileges or constitute non-public information. No such communication is intended by the sender to constitute an electronic signature, electronic record or any agreement by the sender to conduct a transaction by electronic means. 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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists...
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

Thanks, Ken. There are some interesting links. Portland showed that we need a win-win solution. Our Bicycle Board is developing a City Bicycle Friendly Business award. At tonight’s Bicycle Board meeting, we discussed providing the City’s Bicycle Friendly Business award to banks that allow bicyclists to use their drive-thru. Frank > On Jul 7, 2016, at 3:41 PM, Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> wrote: > > Hi Frank and Derek, > > Unfortunately the League has not been intimately involved in changing rules so that bicyclists are accepted at drive-thrus. There are two examples of changes that may be helpful to you though: > 1. The regional fast food chain Burgerville suffered public backlash for prohibiting bicyclists from using its drive-thrus and adopted a policy <http://bikeportland.org/2009/08/14/burgerville-bikes-now-welcome-in-all-dri…> of allowing bicyclists in drive-thrus back in 2009. They may be a good business to contact to see if you can get a statement about their experience with that policy and whether “safety” fears or insurance rate increases materialized. > a. It may be worth noting that they are located in and around Portland and primarily market themselves based upon sustainability and health (even though they are a burger chain). Also, if you’re ever in the Portland area, they’re totally worth trying. > 2. Salt Lake City passed an ordinance <http://www.good4utah.com/contact/brian-carlson/salt-lake-city-okays-fast-fo…> in 2015 requiring businesses to serve people on bicycles at drive-thrus. Unfortunately, the state assembly passed a law <http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0160.html> that undermined the ordinance by removing the city’s ability to require businesses to serve people on bicycles. This article <http://www.sltrib.com/news/2150292-155/bikes-at-the-drive-thru-city-legisla…> about that law mentions that Maine has a law that addresses using a drive-thru on a bike or by foot – and it protects businesses from liability, presumably making businesses more willing to allow the use of the drive-thru by people who bike or walk. > > Another thing to bring up might be to draw parallels to schools that prohibit biking to school, and how this has actually led to greater liability in some cases <http://www.changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Backing-Off_Bike-Bans…>. Specifically, as discussed in that pdf, the business may be creating a duty to enforce its policy and be liable if it fails to do so. > > I hope that this information helps. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there’s anything that we can do to help. > > Best, > > Ken > > KEN MCLEOD, State & Local Policy Manager > KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG <mailto:KEN@BIKELEAGUE.ORG> | 202-621-5447 > THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS > WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws> > TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo> > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>] > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 4:54 PM > To: Ken McLeod > Cc: Bicycle Board > Subject: Fwd: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... > > Hi Ken, > > You’ve helped me tremendously a couple years ago when I was researching 3-foot laws. You probably know more about bicycle law than anyone I know. So, I must ask you, has the LAB succeeded in turning around any businesses that refuse to serve bicyclists at their drive-thrus? > > Below is a dialog between Derek, one of Morgantown’s Municipal Bicycle Board members who is a regular bicycle commuter and employees of BB&T bank that are refusing to serve Derek when he is on his bike in their drive-thru. They don’t have a written policy and they’re saying they’re refusing service for safety reasons. (I think they’re trying to avoid litigation and maybe they’d serve bicyclists if they saw litigation coming for not serving bicyclists.) > > Maybe you’ve also dealt with this on you new job a BFC honcho? > > We appreciate any help or insights you could give us. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com <mailto:AHoldsworth@bbandt.com>> >> Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM >> Subject: RE: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>> >> Cc: "Whipkey, Lydia" <LWhipkey(a)bbandt.com <mailto:LWhipkey@bbandt.com>> >> >> >> Good Morning Derek, >> In Lydia’s absence today, I wanted follow up with you in regards to your concern about BB&T restricting Drive Thru use for motor vehicles. >> Lydia consulted our Security team and while we do not have a written policy to share, it has been the practice of BB&T to prohibit transacting business with clients not in/on a motorized vehicle. This is strictly for the safety of both our clients and our associates. >> >> While the State of WV has guidelines about bicycles on public roads, BB&T Drive Thrus are private property, and therefore, are subject to these procedures due to safety concerns. This would include individuals on foot as well. >> >> We certainly appreciate your business and value your loyalty to BB&T. >> Have a great weekend! >> >> Angela Holdsworth >> BB&T Vice President >> Market Leader VI >> Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> >> P: (304) 285-5640 <tel:%28304%29%20285-5640> >> F: (304) 285-2327 <tel:%28304%29%20285-2327> >> NMLS# 431326 >> >> From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>] >> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:08 AM >> To: Holdsworth, Angela >> Cc: Whipkey, Lydia >> Subject: Re: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> >> Angela and Lydia, >> I hope you're both having a good day! Have you made any progress on locating where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served as a cyclist in the drive-thru? I believe I've communicated with at least four BB&T employees and have perhaps an additional one or two more that are supposed to be looking into this, and so far no one has been able to show me where in BB&T policy it says I can't be served. When would you expect to be able to get back with me with the policy or where I can find the policy that excludes me? >> Again, thanks for your time and have a nice day! >> >> ~C. Derek Springston >> Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com <mailto:AHoldsworth@bbandt.com>> wrote: >> Hi Derek, >> I did get your voicemail, and certainly understand your concern. >> That policy has been in place to protect the safety of our clients based on our insurance requirements, but I have passed along your concern to my Operations Manager who is seeking out more information and will respond to you directly. >> >> Thank you for your business ! >> >> Angela Holdsworth >> BB&T Vice President >> Market Leader VI >> Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> >> P: (304) 285-5640 <tel:%28304%29%20285-5640> >> F: (304) 285-2327 <tel:%28304%29%20285-2327> >> NMLS# 431326 >> >> From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>] >> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:33 AM >> To: Holdsworth, Angela >> Subject: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> >> Angela, >> I hope this finds you well today! >> >> Yesterday, around 5pm, I rode my bicycle up to the drive-thru window at the Spruce Street location, as I've done dozens of times since I became a BB&T customer in approximately 1998 or 1999. The teller was pleasant enough to go ahead and make the deposit, but she told me that BB&T isn't really supposed to serve me on a bicycle. I asked her why they couldn't serve me in the future, and she stated that BB&T had safety concerns, and that the drive-thru was reserved for vehicles. She then pointed to a sign that was posted to the window essentially stating the same thing. I debated with her a bit on the fact that I view my bike as a vehicle. I didn't bring this up while there, but according to WV state code 17C-11-2 and Morgantown 373.02 say bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. >> >> I also asked her if she could show me where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served and asked for her card so I could follow-up. She said she was out of cards, but handed me your card, to which I called and left a message yesterday around 6pm. I was polite (even though a little out of breath and winded from riding), and even told her I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble. I just want to know what the BB&T policy said, and that I'd follow up or make a decision once I figure out what my rights are in your drive-thru. >> >> I've ridden on roads for approximately 20-25 years and have a commuting cyclist for over 10 years and have not had one accident/collision with a vehicle or damaged any personal property as a result of cycling, despite logging likely tens of thousands of miles. I'd like to discuss some of the benefits of cycling, but I'll save that for later when we determine what your policy actually states. >> >> I also called in to BB&T's customer service line, and they couldn't find anything in their policies that stated that I couldn't be served, but he said it's common for local branches to tell folks they have to be in vehicles (he didn't say motorized though). They've escalated my call and said they'll be looking into it further. I explained to them that I've driven my car to work once in the last month, and that my schedule makes it difficult to get to the bank when their branches are open. However, it's frequently possible and easy on my way home via bike to deposit at the drive-thru. Plus, I had $700 in cash that I hadn't been able to deposit for days due to my schedule and felt strongly about getting it in the bank. >> Thanks for you time! Have a great day and look forward to hearing from you regarding my experience in the drive-thru. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> ~C. Derek Springston >> Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy >> "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> >> >> The information in this transmission may contain proprietary and non-public information of BB&T or its affiliates and may be subject to protection under the law. The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete the material from your system without reading the content and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission. >> >> >> >> -- >> Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy >> "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy >> "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard <http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard> > > -- > > CONFIDENTIAL, PROTECTED AND NON-BINDING STATEMENT: This email and all other electronic communications from WP GLIMCHER, or any of its affiliates and their respective representatives are for informational purposes only and contains information that may be confidential, be protected by the attorney-client or other applicable privileges or constitute non-public information. No such communication is intended by the sender to constitute an electronic signature, electronic record or any agreement by the sender to conduct a transaction by electronic means. 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Fwd: Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists...
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Here’s Ken McLeod’s reply to my request for help on the drive-thru issue. Some interesting links but not as good as Drew’s summary of his research. Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... > Date: July 7, 2016 at 3:41:56 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > > Hi Frank and Derek, > > Unfortunately the League has not been intimately involved in changing rules so that bicyclists are accepted at drive-thrus. There are two examples of changes that may be helpful to you though: > 1. The regional fast food chain Burgerville suffered public backlash for prohibiting bicyclists from using its drive-thrus and adopted a policy <http://bikeportland.org/2009/08/14/burgerville-bikes-now-welcome-in-all-dri…> of allowing bicyclists in drive-thrus back in 2009. They may be a good business to contact to see if you can get a statement about their experience with that policy and whether “safety” fears or insurance rate increases materialized. > a. It may be worth noting that they are located in and around Portland and primarily market themselves based upon sustainability and health (even though they are a burger chain). Also, if you’re ever in the Portland area, they’re totally worth trying. > 2. Salt Lake City passed an ordinance <http://www.good4utah.com/contact/brian-carlson/salt-lake-city-okays-fast-fo…> in 2015 requiring businesses to serve people on bicycles at drive-thrus. Unfortunately, the state assembly passed a law <http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0160.html> that undermined the ordinance by removing the city’s ability to require businesses to serve people on bicycles. This article <http://www.sltrib.com/news/2150292-155/bikes-at-the-drive-thru-city-legisla…> about that law mentions that Maine has a law that addresses using a drive-thru on a bike or by foot – and it protects businesses from liability, presumably making businesses more willing to allow the use of the drive-thru by people who bike or walk. > > Another thing to bring up might be to draw parallels to schools that prohibit biking to school, and how this has actually led to greater liability in some cases <http://www.changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Backing-Off_Bike-Bans…>. Specifically, as discussed in that pdf, the business may be creating a duty to enforce its policy and be liable if it fails to do so. > > I hope that this information helps. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there’s anything that we can do to help. > > Best, > > Ken > > KEN MCLEOD, State & Local Policy Manager > KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG <mailto:KEN@BIKELEAGUE.ORG> | 202-621-5447 > THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS > WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws> > TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo> > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>] > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 4:54 PM > To: Ken McLeod > Cc: Bicycle Board > Subject: Fwd: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... > > Hi Ken, > > You’ve helped me tremendously a couple years ago when I was researching 3-foot laws. You probably know more about bicycle law than anyone I know. So, I must ask you, has the LAB succeeded in turning around any businesses that refuse to serve bicyclists at their drive-thrus? > > Below is a dialog between Derek, one of Morgantown’s Municipal Bicycle Board members who is a regular bicycle commuter and employees of BB&T bank that are refusing to serve Derek when he is on his bike in their drive-thru. They don’t have a written policy and they’re saying they’re refusing service for safety reasons. (I think they’re trying to avoid litigation and maybe they’d serve bicyclists if they saw litigation coming for not serving bicyclists.) > > Maybe you’ve also dealt with this on you new job a BFC honcho? > > We appreciate any help or insights you could give us. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com <mailto:AHoldsworth@bbandt.com>> >> Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM >> Subject: RE: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>> >> Cc: "Whipkey, Lydia" <LWhipkey(a)bbandt.com <mailto:LWhipkey@bbandt.com>> >> >> >> Good Morning Derek, >> In Lydia’s absence today, I wanted follow up with you in regards to your concern about BB&T restricting Drive Thru use for motor vehicles. >> Lydia consulted our Security team and while we do not have a written policy to share, it has been the practice of BB&T to prohibit transacting business with clients not in/on a motorized vehicle. This is strictly for the safety of both our clients and our associates. >> >> While the State of WV has guidelines about bicycles on public roads, BB&T Drive Thrus are private property, and therefore, are subject to these procedures due to safety concerns. This would include individuals on foot as well. >> >> We certainly appreciate your business and value your loyalty to BB&T. >> Have a great weekend! >> >> Angela Holdsworth >> BB&T Vice President >> Market Leader VI >> Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> >> P: (304) 285-5640 <tel:%28304%29%20285-5640> >> F: (304) 285-2327 <tel:%28304%29%20285-2327> >> NMLS# 431326 >> >> From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>] >> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:08 AM >> To: Holdsworth, Angela >> Cc: Whipkey, Lydia >> Subject: Re: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> >> Angela and Lydia, >> I hope you're both having a good day! Have you made any progress on locating where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served as a cyclist in the drive-thru? I believe I've communicated with at least four BB&T employees and have perhaps an additional one or two more that are supposed to be looking into this, and so far no one has been able to show me where in BB&T policy it says I can't be served. When would you expect to be able to get back with me with the policy or where I can find the policy that excludes me? >> Again, thanks for your time and have a nice day! >> >> ~C. Derek Springston >> Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com <mailto:AHoldsworth@bbandt.com>> wrote: >> Hi Derek, >> I did get your voicemail, and certainly understand your concern. >> That policy has been in place to protect the safety of our clients based on our insurance requirements, but I have passed along your concern to my Operations Manager who is seeking out more information and will respond to you directly. >> >> Thank you for your business ! >> >> Angela Holdsworth >> BB&T Vice President >> Market Leader VI >> Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> >> P: (304) 285-5640 <tel:%28304%29%20285-5640> >> F: (304) 285-2327 <tel:%28304%29%20285-2327> >> NMLS# 431326 >> >> From: Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com <mailto:dspringston@gmail.com>] >> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:33 AM >> To: Holdsworth, Angela >> Subject: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... >> >> Angela, >> I hope this finds you well today! >> >> Yesterday, around 5pm, I rode my bicycle up to the drive-thru window at the Spruce Street location, as I've done dozens of times since I became a BB&T customer in approximately 1998 or 1999. The teller was pleasant enough to go ahead and make the deposit, but she told me that BB&T isn't really supposed to serve me on a bicycle. I asked her why they couldn't serve me in the future, and she stated that BB&T had safety concerns, and that the drive-thru was reserved for vehicles. She then pointed to a sign that was posted to the window essentially stating the same thing. I debated with her a bit on the fact that I view my bike as a vehicle. I didn't bring this up while there, but according to WV state code 17C-11-2 and Morgantown 373.02 say bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. >> >> I also asked her if she could show me where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served and asked for her card so I could follow-up. She said she was out of cards, but handed me your card, to which I called and left a message yesterday around 6pm. I was polite (even though a little out of breath and winded from riding), and even told her I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble. I just want to know what the BB&T policy said, and that I'd follow up or make a decision once I figure out what my rights are in your drive-thru. >> >> I've ridden on roads for approximately 20-25 years and have a commuting cyclist for over 10 years and have not had one accident/collision with a vehicle or damaged any personal property as a result of cycling, despite logging likely tens of thousands of miles. I'd like to discuss some of the benefits of cycling, but I'll save that for later when we determine what your policy actually states. >> >> I also called in to BB&T's customer service line, and they couldn't find anything in their policies that stated that I couldn't be served, but he said it's common for local branches to tell folks they have to be in vehicles (he didn't say motorized though). They've escalated my call and said they'll be looking into it further. I explained to them that I've driven my car to work once in the last month, and that my schedule makes it difficult to get to the bank when their branches are open. However, it's frequently possible and easy on my way home via bike to deposit at the drive-thru. Plus, I had $700 in cash that I hadn't been able to deposit for days due to my schedule and felt strongly about getting it in the bank. >> Thanks for you time! Have a great day and look forward to hearing from you regarding my experience in the drive-thru. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> ~C. Derek Springston >> Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy >> "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> >> >> The information in this transmission may contain proprietary and non-public information of BB&T or its affiliates and may be subject to protection under the law. The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited. 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Fwd: FW: Great opportunity for cycling community to show support for flood victims
by Derek Springston 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

BB Members, Here is an opportunity to get out on a bike for an organized event while also helping out flood victims. I haven't looked into it much, but thought I'd share! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 9:48 AM Subject: FW: Great opportunity for cycling community to show support for flood victims To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> */* *C. Derek Springston, M.S.* Brownfields Program Associate Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center Phone: 304-293-7068; Email: Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu *From:* Kasey Russell [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:25 AM *Cc:* John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com> *Subject:* Great opportunity for cycling community to show support for flood victims Dear WVCC Members and Supporters: Despite the recent, devastating flooding in our state, our friends in the Lewisburg-Rainelle area are still committed to having the 10th annual Wheels of Hope ride scheduled for July 16th. According to John Francis, WVCC Board Member and one of the Ride Organizers, part of the posted ride was washed away and they did consider cancelling the event. However, they have decided that the 16th might be time to show folks that life is getting back to some sort of normality. Usually all the money raised from the ride goes to cancer charities and local people suffering with cancer, but this year we are directing almost all the money towards helping flood victims. John reports that the organizers have come up with a cracking loop of 37 miles with another of 25 miles set up in a way that would allow riders to add on or even repeat so as to build an almost metric up to a century. John promises it is a FANTASTIC route, and that the ride will be fully supported etc. up to the usual quality. The Wheels of Hope organizers encourage bike riders from anywhere in the region who would like to make a contribution to help other West Virginians in a time of severe crisis to come to Lewisburg and make a difference. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had a great crowd of West Virginians and friends come in and show some love to this injured community? Please help John and the other organizers spread the word! Let’s bring our energy to Greenbrier County on the 16th! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Wheels-of-Hope-Lewisburg Website: www.gvbikeclub.com BikeReg: www.bikereg.com/30095 Please email or call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kasey Russell, Executive Director, WVCC 304.542.1994 -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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July General Meeting: Call for Agenda Items
by Drew Gatlin 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Hello all, Please send any proposed agenda items my way before this Wednesday at 11:59pm. I'll issue our July agenda on Thursday. A few items that will definitely be present: - Final approval of bicycle storage / parking language to be sent to planning commission - Hosting 2017 WV Bike Summit - Welcoming the new city engineering hire - 2016 BFC application - Fall CCC classes Hope the summer is treating you all well! Drew

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Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists...
by Derek Springston 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Bike Board folks, I've requested that Drew place an item on tomorrow night's agenda to discuss how I (we) should respond to BB&T regarding their practice to not serve cyclists in their drive-thru. If you'd like to contribute to this discussion, please read the email chain below. See you tomorrow night! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com> Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM Subject: RE: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Whipkey, Lydia" <LWhipkey(a)bbandt.com> Good Morning Derek, In Lydia’s absence today, I wanted follow up with you in regards to your concern about BB&T restricting Drive Thru use for motor vehicles. Lydia consulted our Security team and while we do not have a written policy to share, it has been the practice of BB&T to prohibit transacting business with clients not in/on a motorized vehicle. This is strictly for the safety of both our clients and our associates. While the State of WV has guidelines about bicycles on public roads, BB&T Drive Thrus are private property, and therefore, are subject to these procedures due to safety concerns. This would include individuals on foot as well. We certainly appreciate your business and value your loyalty to BB&T. Have a great weekend! Angela Holdsworth BB&T Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:08 AM *To:* Holdsworth, Angela *Cc:* Whipkey, Lydia *Subject:* Re: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela and Lydia, I hope you're both having a good day! Have you made any progress on locating where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served as a cyclist in the drive-thru? I believe I've communicated with at least four BB&T employees and have perhaps an additional one or two more that are supposed to be looking into this, and so far no one has been able to show me where in BB&T policy it says I can't be served. When would you expect to be able to get back with me with the policy or where I can find the policy that excludes me? Again, thanks for your time and have a nice day! ~C. Derek Springston Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com> wrote: Hi Derek, I did get your voicemail, and certainly understand your concern. That policy has been in place to protect the safety of our clients based on our insurance requirements, but I have passed along your concern to my Operations Manager who is seeking out more information and will respond to you directly. Thank you for your business ! Angela Holdsworth BB&T Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:33 AM *To:* Holdsworth, Angela *Subject:* Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela, I hope this finds you well today! Yesterday, around 5pm, I rode my bicycle up to the drive-thru window at the Spruce Street location, as I've done dozens of times since I became a BB&T customer in approximately 1998 or 1999. The teller was pleasant enough to go ahead and make the deposit, but she told me that BB&T isn't really supposed to serve me on a bicycle. I asked her why they couldn't serve me in the future, and she stated that BB&T had safety concerns, and that the drive-thru was reserved for vehicles. She then pointed to a sign that was posted to the window essentially stating the same thing. I debated with her a bit on the fact that I view my bike as a vehicle. I didn't bring this up while there, but according to WV state code 17C-11-2 and Morgantown 373.02 say bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. I also asked her if she could show me where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served and asked for her card so I could follow-up. She said she was out of cards, but handed me your card, to which I called and left a message yesterday around 6pm. I was polite (even though a little out of breath and winded from riding), and even told her I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble. I just want to know what the BB&T policy said, and that I'd follow up or make a decision once I figure out what my rights are in your drive-thru. I've ridden on roads for approximately 20-25 years and have a commuting cyclist for over 10 years and have not had one accident/collision with a vehicle or damaged any personal property as a result of cycling, despite logging likely tens of thousands of miles. I'd like to discuss some of the benefits of cycling, but I'll save that for later when we determine what your policy actually states. I also called in to BB&T's customer service line, and they couldn't find anything in their policies that stated that I couldn't be served, but he said it's common for local branches to tell folks they have to be in vehicles (he didn't say motorized though). They've escalated my call and said they'll be looking into it further. I explained to them that I've driven my car to work once in the last month, and that my schedule makes it difficult to get to the bank when their branches are open. However, it's frequently possible and easy on my way home via bike to deposit at the drive-thru. Plus, I had $700 in cash that I hadn't been able to deposit for days due to my schedule and felt strongly about getting it in the bank. Thanks for you time! Have a great day and look forward to hearing from you regarding my experience in the drive-thru. Sincerely, ~C. Derek Springston Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' *The information in this transmission may contain proprietary and non-public information of BB&T or its affiliates and may be subject to protection under the law. The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete the material from your system without reading the content and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission.* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Re: [Bikeboard] parade and more
by Jennifer Selin 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Bicycles lead the Fourth of July Parade! All bicyclists, kids and adults--all ages--please decorate your bikes and meet at the top of High Street near BBT Bank at 4:30pm on the 4th to lead the parade down High Street. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a holiday tradition. A color guard will likely lead the parade and we will be the first group after that. Feel free to contact me with questions. There will not be a bike decorating contest this year. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jul 1, 2016, at 6:38 AM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> wrote: Jenny Could you send me any details on the bike decorating / bike part of the parade- when, where to gather, etc. I would like to post on MRTC Facebook and would think Green Team or Positive Spin etc could do the same- Bike Board, Country Road Cyclists….. I could help spread the word but need info now. Also please call me- I am hearing rumors that BOPARC plans to pull its recycling bins out of the parks (including Hazel) and they are just dumping it all in trash now anyway. We need this to be part of Green Team efforts to change this and to get a “business” recycling dumpster for BOPARC. Dropping off stuff at your house shortly. Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Fwd: Draft rules don't count bicyclists! We can change them!
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

I think the Federal Highway Administration should consider bicyclists in measuring the performance of our highways. I hope you do too and that you will respond to the LAB’s call for action. I used the template that LAB provide at the link https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q> . I only changed the 6th paragraph. Instead of the wording suggested in the template, I wrote, "My state, West Virginia, my county, Monongalia and my city, Morgantown all have complete streets policies that require us to consider alternative modes of transportation in all highway projects. My city has a comprehensive bicycle plan with a goal of having 5% of all trips in our City to be by bicycle by 2020. We need data on the bicycling safety of our highways to motivate and to shape our policies and plans. To make this rule more compatible with these policies and goal, a new measure should be added to account for people traveling by modes that reduce congestion: transit, bicycling and walking.” Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Caron Whitaker" <caron(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: Draft rules don't count bicyclists! We can change them! > Date: June 30, 2016 at 10:00:27 AM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: "Caron Whitaker" <caron(a)bikeleague.org> > > > We need your help (again)! > > The Federal Highway Administration once again ignored bicyclists when determining performance measures for our transportation system. These performance measures may affect future funding to these areas- and could be a disincentive for states and communities to build biking and walking networks. > > Even though Congress just instituted a complete streets policy for the National Highway System (Main streets, arterials and other major roads), FHWA wants to measure performance of the system using a measure for drivers only. > It measures congestion by measuring delay for drivers, but gives no credit to states or metropolitan areas that invest in biking, walking or transit facilities that reduce congestion. > Finally, the rule sets goals for measuring air pollutants from transportation, but doesn't include greenhouse gases. > If these draft rules are implemented, they will hinder the ability of local governments to implement complete streets, build protected bike lanes, etc. > > We can change these rules! We've done it before! > With your help we convinced FHWA to include a safety performance measure for biking and walking. <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/-fEGF3jYqUho2t59PwxlxQ>We need your help again. > > Send in your own comments here. <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/olqtVPAEAxRg_0bwhRXzig> > > Click the link below to log in and send your message: > https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q> > You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of League of American Bicyclists. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe. > Click here <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/0uNrR0dyFR28frgDBbguNQ> to unsubscribe from this mailing list. > <https://www.votervoice.net/>

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Is Your City Ready To Take The Big Jump?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [TheThinkTank] Is Your City Ready To Take The Big Jump? Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:47:27 -0600 From: Kyle Wagenschutz <kyle(a)peopleforbikes.org> Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Today, PeopleForBikes is opening applications for an ambitious new effort called The Big Jump Project. We are looking for ten great places to join this exciting new project - places where community leaders have ambitious plans to create safe and comfortable places to ride and encourage their neighbors and co-workers to give it a try. We want places that are eager to benchmark their progress and see the benefits of a big jump in biking in healthier people and better communities. Over the next three years, we will work in a diverse portfolio of places, cities, small towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, and downtowns, that have ambitious plans to improve on-the- ground infrastructure and collaborate with the community to get more people on bikes. We are particularly interested in places where bikes can improve access to jobs and opportunity for underserved communities; connect suburban areas to transit hubs and town centers; connect to paths and parks to encourage physical activity, and catalyze the economic potential of tourism. The Big Jump Project builds on the momentum and success of the PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project that helped get protected bike lanes on the ground, into the design toolbox and established them as the gold standard for comfortable biking on busy streets. Similar to the Green Lane Project, The Big Jump Project will provide a package of support to the ten places, including technical advice, leadership development, and national media exposure - sharing the stories of their efforts through reports, videos and social media. We are accepting applications until October 28, 2016. Please visit http://www.bigjumpproject.com <http://www.bigjumpproject.com/> to learn more about the program, download a copy of the application, or register for one of the upcoming informational webinars. Tell your elected officials and transportation leaders in your community about The Big Jump Project and offer advice on places you think are ready to take The Big Jump! We look forward to reviewing strong applications from around the country. Best, * Kyle Wagenschutz* Director of Local Innovation *PeopleForBikes* P.O. Box 2359 / Boulder, CO 80306 *EMAIL:***kyle@peopleforbikes.org <mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> *MOBILE:*303.886.8288 *PeopleForBikes.org <http://peopleforbikes.org>* *GreenLaneProject.org* <http://greenlaneproject.org> * *

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June draft minutes
by Christina Hunt 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Hi all, Please find minutes from our June meeting attached. This meeting was unusual because we spent most of the time discussing the proposed bicycle parking ordinance with City of Morgantown staff and Planning Commission members. It's tough to condense 60+ minutes of discussion into notes, so if something is unclear or you have questions about the workshop please let me know. If you have any corrections or changes to any of the minutes, please let me know! *Volunteer Opportunities* *July 4th parade* Lead the parade down High Street! We need about 4 volunteers to help supervise and escort kids on bikes who will be leading the parade down High Street. Meet at the top of High Street at 4pm on Monday, July 4 with your bike (bonus points if it's decorated!). All children are welcome to participate. Please reply and let me know if you can do this. *Mark Your Calendar* *Sunday June 26 @ 1:00pm - Positive Spin / Country Road Cyclists group ride and potluck* Casual group ride with Country Roads Cyclists at 1:00pm, followed by a potluck at Positive Spin starting around 4:30pm. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1369526756396955/ Thanks!

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Reminder: Bicycle Parking Workshop TONIGHT, plus another grant
by Drew Gatlin 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Board, Tonight's the night -- we're hosting a workshop with the planning commission regarding our proposed parking ordinance update. Given that this meeting has been publicized through the planning commission, we could particularly benefit from your presence to help answer any questions from the public and developers. You can see the proposed update in its relevant attachment. Also, please review the additional two attachments regarding an additional education grant opportunity from the Governor's Highway Safety Office. You'll find the application is pretty dang simple! The other attachment is our 2010 education grant for some inspiration. Please ruminate on projects or areas of focus you would like to see included in this grant. Best, Drew

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FW: PC Workshop Announcement
by John Whitmore 26 May '16

26 May '16

Good morning, Please find the attached Planning Commission Workshop announcement. There may be some members of the public at the Bike Board meeting as a result of this workshop. The format of the workshop is for discussion of Bicycle Storage text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code. Can't wait to see everyone next week! John Whitmore From: Stacy Hollar Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:07 AM To: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: PC Workshop Announcement Attached is the PC announcement Stacy Hollar Executive Secretary Development Services Department 304-284-7431

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Special Meeting Next Week: Draft June Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 25 May '16

25 May '16

Hello all, Please see the attached draft agenda for our meeting on June 2nd. If you have any comments or changes please send them to me before tomorrow evening. As you've probably seen, we will be hosting a workshop with the planning commission regarding the proposed, updated bicycle parking ordinance for the first hour of our meeting. Please attend! As for the rest of our meeting -- if you have any ripe bananas you plan to peel please do so as a "reply all" to this email chain given our expected time crunch. We'll attempt to begin processing them outside of the meeting. Best, Drew

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FW: PC Workshop with Bike Board
by John Whitmore 25 May '16

25 May '16

This email is being forwarded to the Bicycle Board regarding the Bicycle Storage workshop. Thanks! John Whitmore From: Chris Fletcher Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:33 PM To: bkpetros(a)yahoo.com; Charles McEwuen <info(a)tannersalleyleather.com>; clutterina(a)hotmail.com; morgantowncellar(a)yahoo.com; Peter DeMasters - Morgantown Planning Commission, Ward 6 (PDeMasters(a)flahertylegal.com) <PDeMasters(a)flahertylegal.com>; samdee2(a)frontier.com; tstranko(a)mub.org; William Kawecki (C.C. Ward 2) <wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov>; williameblosser(a)gmail.com Cc: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Stacy Hollar <shollar(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: PC Workshop with Bike Board Importance: High PCers: Good afternoon. Following on the discussion during the 12 MAY PC meeting, and on behalf of President DeMasters, we have scheduled a workshop for the Planning Commission with the Bike Board for: THU, 02 JUN 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Building This date/time/location was selected, in part, on venue availability and the fact the Bike Board is already scheduled to meet that evening. We will include this workshop in the legal notice for the month of June that will be published in the Dominion Post next week. We will also send you additional information next week in case PCers did not retain copies of related materials provided in the May meeting packet. Please make every effort to attend this workshop so the matter can be fully explored and acted upon during the PC's June meeting. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 T: 304-284-7431 [City of Morgantown, WV official website]

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Bicycle Storage Workshop
by John Whitmore 19 May '16

19 May '16

Good morning, I thank everyone who participated in the doodle poll to determine a good time to hold the Bicycle Storage workshop. After discussing the schedule of the workshop, the timing of City Council and Planning Commission meetings and room availability, a more tenable time for the workshop would be during the Bicycle Board meeting. The workshop will occur at 6:40 P.M. on Thursday, June 2, 1016 in the training room at the Public Safety Building. What does this mean? Please come to the regularly scheduled Bicycle Board Meeting, because planning commissioners will be there to discuss bicycle storage and I'm bringing a cake. Thanks! John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Bike to Work Day & Bike Rodeo this Friday and Sunday
by Brian Ricketts 18 May '16

18 May '16

Hello everyone, I want to update you on the events this Friday and Sunday but before I do, *we need more VOLUNTEERS for Sunday. Please let me know if you can help. * *Bike to work Day, Friday, May 20th* - 8-8:30am Ruby McQuain Park - Volunteers: Chip, Drew, Christina, Christiaan and Bridget - Rich from The Grind will be there between 7:30 - 8am to deliver coffee and snacks/baked goods. - We have certificates from: Wamsley Cycles, Pathfinder, and Morgantown Brewing Company (MBC). MBC will also be giving everyone who comes in that rides there bike (must show helmet) a 15% discount on their bill on the 20th. - We need to supply: table, raffle tickets, Gift Certificates (Chip) - 5-5:15pm Ruby McQuain Park - Volunteers: Drew, Chip, Bridget - Can choose to leave a few raffle prizes for the evening. - Riding to get beers and dinner. *Bike Rodeo, Sunday May 22* - South Middle School parking lot - 1-4pm - Volunteers: Chip, Drew, Jonathan R & 2-4 volunteers from Positive Spin - Positive Spin is donating 2 bikes for the day - 3 stations: Safety (Morgantown Police - Maintenance (Chip) - Skills (Drew) - Needs: *MORE VOLUNTEERS, *table, cones for skills clinic. Once again, please let me know if you can volunteer for Sunday and if you have any questions. Thank you, Brian

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2016 Bicycle Storage Plan Workshop
by John Whitmore 17 May '16

17 May '16

Good morning, As has been discussed on this forum, the Planning Commission has tabled the bicycle storage zoning text amendment and has requested a workshop to explore the topic in more detail. At the meeting, the commissioners had concerns regarding the need for infrastructure given current rack use (or non-use in their individual opinions), need for storage infrastructure prior to lane infrastructure, and cost to developers. These concerns are all valid, and more importantly, are not unique to this type of request. For some reason bicycle lanes and racks are often perceived as being empty (even if they aren't), instead of being envisioned as means to create a mode of mobility. The President of the Planning Commission noted that more information would provide for a better recommendation to City Council, and this information is going to have to come from members of the cycling community and the bicycle board. A workshop is being prepared to involve a roundtable discussion on the bicycle storage text amendments and infrastructure in general. I will be compiling data on use and economic impacts of cycling and bicycle storage in general, and will provide a brief presentation to kick-off the conversation. Once I have a draft completed, I will share it with the board. It will be necessary for members of the Bicycle Board to attend this workshop and provide the commissioners with personal testimony on the need for this zoning text amendment, and bicycle infrastructure in general. The commission's concerns can and will be mitigated after this meeting. Additionally, the June 1st Traffic Commission meeting will also require some level of bicycle board participation, as there will be a conversation regarding the storage requirement, albeit in a different format more closely tied to transportation. Please complete this doodle poll to ensure we have adequate attendance at the Planning Commission Workshop: http://doodle.com/poll/qeep8md6fpxeswzq The dates with Bicycle Board representation will then be passed to the most Planning Commissioners so we can establish attendance, and if a change in venue is needed due to any conflicts, we will move the meeting to another location. We will have to do advertising and the meeting will be open to the public so anyone will be able to attend and participate. Do not be discouraged by the outcome of the May meetings. We are still on track for this amendment to be completed this summer. Thank you, John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Re: [Bikeboard] Update for 2016 Bicycle Storage Plan
by Chip Wamsley 16 May '16

16 May '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n the traffic commission cancels meetings for lack of getting minutes and agendas out, and no advance emails to see who is coming Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org Sent: 5/13/2016 12:50:34 AM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Update for 2016 Bicycle Storage Plan Let me rehash the original paragraph below because I wrote it too fast: The Planning Commission has tabled consideration of the Bicycle Storage Plan in favor of a workshop to better educate themselves. Another factor in making this decision was that the Traffic Commission was going to hear the proposed ordinance first, but as we know from practical experience, the TC almost always cancels meetings due to lack of quorum. That's better. -Jonathan On 05/12/2016 09:48 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: The Planning Commission has tabled consideration of the Bicycle Storage Plan in favor of a workshop to better education themselves. Another factor in making this decision was that the Traffic Committee was going to hear the proposed ordinance first, but as we know from practical experience, the TC always cancels meeting due to lack of quorum. -Jonathan _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Volunteers for Bike to Work Day and Bike Rode
by Brian Ricketts 15 May '16

15 May '16

Hello Everyone, Hope you all are getting out and biking despite all the rain. I am looking for volunteers to help with the following. 1. To distribute flyers to the elementary and middle schools in town. I should have flyers by tomorrow and will need help distributing them. (I have approval from the school board to distribute the flyers) 2. Bike To Work, Friday, May 20th (volunteers to lead rides and help set up) 8am to 8:30am Needed to set up, do raffle and lead rides. So far I have Chip and possibly Drew. We would like to have a little more representation if possible. 5:15 - 5:30pm Volunteers needed to meet up, possibly more raffles and head out to local restaurants. Chip and Drew both are possible but would like to have more representation. 3. Bike Rodeo, Sunday, May 22nd South Middle School 1-4pm We need volunteers to: -Help with registration (2 people) -Help with skills clinic - To be there to help manage kids etc. So far we have Chip, Johnathan R., and possibly Drew that will be there. We need a few more probably 4-5 to help. Please let me know if you can volunteer for any of these events. Thank you, Brian

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Update for 2016 Bicycle Storage Plan
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 May '16

13 May '16

The Planning Commission has tabled consideration of the Bicycle Storage Plan in favor of a workshop to better education themselves. Another factor in making this decision was that the Traffic Committee was going to hear the proposed ordinance first, but as we know from practical experience, the TC always cancels meeting due to lack of quorum. -Jonathan

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Miles for Smiles - Race Across Oregon
by Christiaan Abildso 11 May '16

11 May '16

Friends -Sorry for cross-postings but would like to share a request from a friend in the School of Public Health, Adam Baus. He is tackling the Race Across Oregon in July - 48-hours, 522 miles - to raise money for Health Right to help provide dental care for our low-income individuals. Below, in Adam’s words, is how come he’s chosen to undertake this challenge. The Race Across Oregon is an opportunity for me to challenge myself, to connect with myself on some deeper level, and ideally grow in the process. However, I decided to make this Race about our community as well by raising money to help Milan Puskar Health Right provide dental care to low-income uninsured adults in North Central WV. Health Right has been providing vital medical care for 32 years. Just last year, budget cuts occurred making it more difficult to provide patients with the care they need, especially dental care. All funds raised go directly to Milan Puskar Health Right to provide dental care, oral health education and dental care supplies for low-income residents in our community. Please join in the Miles for Smiles Race Across Oregon to raise funds for adult dental care. Miles for Smiles | | | | | | | | | | | Miles for Smiles On July 16, 2016, I'm cycling in the Race Across Oregon. It's a 48-hour race spanning 522 miles. The Rac... | | | | ThanksChristiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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May meeting draft minutes, upcoming events & volunteer opportunities
by Christina Hunt 11 May '16

11 May '16

Hi all, please see the attached draft minutes from our May meeting last week, and the prioritized list of projects to work on before the August Bicycle Friendly Community application deadline. Please let me know if you have any changes or questions. *Mark Your Calendars* *Friday, May 20* Bike to Work Day and Bike From Work Extravaganza! - ~8:00am: meet at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for free coffee, treats and raffle prizes. - ~8:30am: ride toward Star City, go your own way to work - ~5:15pm : meet back at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for more prizes! - ~5:30-5:45pm: head to a local place to eat, drink and hang out See more information about May 20 events on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/events <https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/events> *Saturday, May 21* Playworks Yes We Can Ability Ride, 12:30pm Meet at Star City rail trail. Ride starts at 1:00pm. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1731859903702748/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/1731859903702748/> *Sunday, May 22* Bike Rodeo at South Middle School, 1:00-4:00pm The Bike Board is organizing the bike rodeo for elementary to middle school age kids. We will have bike checks, a skills test ride, and a bike giveaway from Positive Spin. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/239421543085517/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/239421543085517/> *Volunteer! * Bike Month events: Bike to Work Day, Bike From Work Extravaganza, and the Bike Rodeo! Contact Brian Ricketts at ricketts34wafa(a)gmail.com to see how you can help. Yes We Can Ability Ride, May 21 - we need BB volunteers to show up and hand out flyers for the bike rodeo, and maybe pass out bike usage surveys too. Email me if you want to participate. July 4th parade - we're looking for brave volunteers to ride with Morgantown area kids as they open the 4th of July parade! The parade opens with a kids' ride down High Street, we're looking for additional volunteers to serve as ride escorts. Meet at the top of High Street at 4:00pm on July 4th. Parents will also be present. Email me if interested. If you haven't already, please "like" our Facebook page, and invite friends to our Bike Month events: https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/ Thanks! Happy Bike Month!

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Playworks Yes We Can Ability Ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 May '16

06 May '16

Here is the Facebook group page for the first annual Playworks "Yes We Can Ability Ride" on May 21: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763753297190389/ -Jonathan

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Role call for Meeting tonight - potential conflicts
by Drew Gatlin 05 May '16

05 May '16

Hello all! I'm excited for our meeting - and we definitely have a full agenda (as per usual!). However, we have two presidential candidates visiting our state holding last-minute rallies at the same time our meeting is scheduled tonight. The fervor surrounding the national elections leads me to believe that a number of folks may want to attend those rallies. We've been doing well to keep quorum for voting in the past meetings - will we have quorum tonight? Or are you planning to attend one of these rallies? No pressure either way - I'm just hoping to get my finger on the pulse. Thanks!Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Role call for Meeting tonight - potential conflicts
by Chip Wamsley 05 May '16

05 May '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'll be there Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 5/5/2016 10:15:34 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Role call for Meeting tonight - potential conflicts Hello all! I'm excited for our meeting - and we definitely have a full agenda (as per usual!). However, we have two presidential candidates visiting our state holding last-minute rallies at the same time our meeting is scheduled tonight. The fervor surrounding the national elections leads me to believe that a number of folks may want to attend those rallies. We've been doing well to keep quorum for voting in the past meetings - will we have quorum tonight? Or are you planning to attend one of these rallies? No pressure either way - I'm just hoping to get my finger on the pulse. Thanks! Drew

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Reminder: Bike Board Meeting - Thursday, May 5 @ 6:30pm - that's tomorrow!
by Christina Hunt 04 May '16

04 May '16

Minutes from the April meeting and tomorrow's proposed agenda are attached. For some good pictures from Bike to School Day this morning, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/ Thanks to Brian for the photos and Christiaan for organizing. See you tomorrow!

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Any "extra" bike racks?
by Christiaan Abildso 04 May '16

04 May '16

We could use a bike rack at Mountainview Elementary. A couple of teachers are trying to get one...are there any "lying around"?Thanks!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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2016 Bike Month
by John Whitmore 03 May '16

03 May '16

Bike Month press release in the Dominion Post with a great image, Page 3-A. John Whitmore, AICP Planner III City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Join Positive Spins Search Committee
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 May '16

02 May '16

At our last Bicycle Board Meeting I brought up the issue that Positive Spin is in the process of finding a new location, and to help facilitate this process we are organizing a formal search committee. The Bicycle Board was instrumental in keeping Positive Spin open when it fell into dire trouble in 2012-13 and was about to be liquidated. A few people have already by their own initiative performed preliminary research and suggested creative solutions. What we want to do now is to collate everyone's ideas so that all possibilities can be carefully explored. After which we will potentially sign a lease with the best property or embark on negotiations, partnerships and/or fundraisers to realize to best solution. If you are interested in committing a little of your time to the objective of helping Positive Spin find a new location, please email me back. There will be infrequent meetings, some in person, and others that can be accomplished by teleconference. Looking forward to your help in any capacity, Jonathan Chair of Positive Spin

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General Meeting Next Thursday, May 5th: Agenda Attached
by Drew Gatlin 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Dedicated advocates, Please review the attached agenda for next week's meeting. We will continue our work on many pressing projects: bike month, the parking ordinance update, our various grants. We're still recruiting sponsors and volunteers for our bike month events. If you know of folks with kids with bikes who go to school 'round here, and would be interested in leading bike trains, please connect them with our committee chair Brian Ricketts (ricketts34wafa(a)gmail.com). Bike to School Day is next Wednesday, May 4th! As always, please send any additions, corrections, comments, or concerns my way. Best, Drew

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TIGER Grant Support Letter: Review Requested
by Drew Gatlin 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hello all, Our city manager requested a letter of support for the upcoming City of Morgantown TIGER grant application. The TIGER grant is intended to fund the recommendations outlined in the recently concluded University Avenue Corridor study. In my opinion, from a bicycle and pedestrian standpoint, the plans outlined will serve the corridor and city at large very well given the constraints. Sharrows on the downhill, a climbing lane on the uphill, redevelopment of Grumbein's Island -- all very good, logical, and innovative improvements. The timeline is short on this -- I am hoping to have the letter in to Mr. Mikorski's office before noon tomorrow, Tuesday the 26th. Please review my draft if you are able and send me corrections or edits. Thanks for your time! Drew

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Tonight @ 7pm! City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown
by Christina Hunt 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Just a reminder that tonight the City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown. Show up and show your support for cycling! Tuesday, April 19 (tonight) 7:00pm City Hall Building, City Council chambers 389 Spruce Street The proclamation is early in the agenda. Come at 7pm so you don't miss it (you can always leave early!). Here is tonight's agenda: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf> Thanks to Brian, Drew, Frank and everyone else who helped with this!

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Mgtn to Cass?
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Any suggestions for a route from Morgantown to Cass? Ulla Kellner from Germany is riding from Leesburg starting on 4/24 and expects to be in Morgantown approximately 4/30. After spending the evening at my house, he'll head out to Cass. What do you think of this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13171924 ? And, do you know any good places to stay in Elkins and Cass including indoors and campgrounds. Thanks for your help! 4ank

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Fwd: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you?
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Bike Pittsburgh* <news(a)bikepgh.org> Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Subject: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you? To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com "All the bike/ped news, events, and action alerts fit to email." View this email in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=be005ab6c1…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Pledge That You'll Ride on #BTWD *Bike to Work Day is May 20, 2016. *Smack in the middle of National Bike Month, it's Bike Pittsburgh's signature, annual celebration to kick off the spring/summer riding season by encouraging people to try getting to work by bike and celebrating bike commuters. We're celebrating with 5 pop-up Commuter Cafés across the city offering free coffee and breakfast treats to all riders. BikePGH members will ride away with an additional gift and a chance at one of our golden ticket prizes. Excited? Take the pledge to bike to work on May 20th! <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> Take a Stand Against Speeding Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation where local police officers are prohibited from using radar to enforce speeding violations. Unsurprisingly, the Commonwealth is also 3rd in the nation for number of deaths linked to speeding. 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They also see the need for a variety of solutions: When asked if safe cycling techniques should be taught to drivers as well as bicyclists, almost all gave a firm yes (95%). <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Confident City Cycling Comes to Homewood this Saturday Confident City Cycling classes are three-hour, on-the-bike skills training and instruction to give riders the ability to ride confidently in an urban environment. Plus, they're really fun. This Saturday we'll bring the class to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Homewood. Bring a friend! The course is only $10 for members and $15 for non-members. <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> ------------------------------ *PedalPGH Registration Opens May 1* There are thousands of reasons to go for a bike ride. 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Presence Requested: April 19th City Council Meeting, Proclamation of Bike Month
by Drew Gatlin 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hello board, If you are free next Tuesday evening (April 19th) at 7:00pm, your presence would be appreciated when the city proclaims May 2016 as Morgantown Bicycle Month. We plan to concurrently announce the specific dates of bike month events if the occasion allows it. You can find the council meeting agenda here <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf>. The proclamation is scheduled early in the meeting, immediately following the approval of the various minutes. So even if you're only available for a short time around then it should work! Thanks particularly to Brian and the Bike Month committee for putting this together. And thanks to all of you in advance for your support! Best, Drew

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Corridors Magazine Article
by Christina Hunt 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hi everyone, here is the article from Corridors magazine that Chelsi wrote. Thanks Chelsi! Enjoy. Check out pages B28-B33 for pictures of some people you might recognize: http://timeswv.wv.newsmemory.com/special.php?pSetup=timeswv_corridor

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available
by Derek Springston 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Drew, I'm ok with you registering the new BFC account under your name, but before doing so, please consider how long you plan on being around Morgantown, awaiting input from the rest of the group for sufficient amount of time for them to provide input, whether or not you think that's best suited for the Chairman's role, and whether anyone else actually wants to do it. After looking at those considerations and getting input from the group, I'm fine with it. I think you'd do a good job with it. Thanks! ~Derek On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > All, does it make sense for me to register the new account under my name > as chairman? Anyone opposed? > > I'll be able to look closer into the dates over the next few days. When I > spoke with Ken over the phone in January he indicated he wasn't expecting > us to renew until August. I thought this implied that our award did not > expire until then or even the end of 2016. > > Best, > Drew > > > > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:35 AM -0700, "Derek Springston" < > dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Frank, >> Thanks for forwarding this. I'm hopeful that the new system is an >> improvement. However, am I interpreting the email correctly by thinking >> that we may have missed a Spring deadline? Here it says that the >> deadline, or at least one deadline is August 9th, 2016: >> https://bicyclefriendly.secure-platform.com/a >> >> When does our BFC award actually expire? >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: *Ken McLeod* <ken(a)bikeleague.org> >>> Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 >>> Subject: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available >>> To: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> >>> >>> >>> Good morning, >>> >>> >>> >>> I am contacting you today because your community is currently designated >>> as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American >>> Bicyclists. I am excited to announce that we have now launched our new >>> online Application Portal and an improved 2016 BFC application! >>> >>> >>> >>> *All applicants, both new and renewing, will need to create a new >>> account to submit an application. Please visit the new Bicycle Friendly >>> America Application Portal at http://apply.bikeleague.org >>> <http://apply.bikeleague.org>. * >>> >>> >>> >>> If you submitted an application for our Spring 2016 deadline there is no >>> need to create an account at this time, but it might be helpful for you to >>> see our new system. The Spring announcement is currently planned for May 18 >>> th. >>> >>> >>> >>> You can read about some new features of the online portal at >>> http://bikeleague.org/content/new-bfa-online-application-portal. >>> >>> >>> >>> We also made some updates to the BFC application, including a new >>> numbering system, and changes to make more questions multiple-choice. You >>> can learn more about the changes made to our BFC application and download a >>> copy of the complete 2016 application in Word at: >>> http://bikeleague.org/content/new-improved-bicycle-friendly-community-appli…. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> As always, please visit http://bikeleague.org/community to learn more >>> about the Bicycle Friendly Community program, and feel free to contact me >>> with any questions. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Ken >>> >>> >>> >>> *KEN MCLEOD*, *Legal & Policy Specialist* >>> >>> *KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG* | *202-621-5447 <202-621-5447>* >>> >>> *THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS* >>> *WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws>* >>> >>> TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK >>> <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE >>> <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. >> Kennedy >> *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards >> justice." - Martin Luther King* >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until >> there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life >> is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you >> something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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April draft minutes, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities
by Christina Hunt 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

Hi everyone, the draft minutes from our April meeting are attached. Please let me know if you have any changes. You'll notice the minutes are very long. We have a lot going on in the next few months! *Mark Your Calendar* - April 16 - Opening Day for Trails craft market: https://www.facebook.com/events/1514400368864168/ - April 17-18 - WV Bike Summit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebds6p0r67a83… - April 19, 7:00pm - City Council Meeting, May will be proclaimed as Bike Month! - April 30-May 1 - Appalachian Spring Spectacular rides: http://crcyclists.org/ <http://crcyclists.org/> - May 4 - Bike To School Day, group ride being organized to Mountainview Elementary, contact Christiaan Abildso for more information - May 20 - Bike To Work Day *Lend A Hand* - May is Bike Month! We need help with our Bike to Work Day event on May 20. Contact Brian Ricketts to see how you can help. - Positive Spin is looking for a new location! Volunteer to be on their search committee to help them find a new home. Contact Jonathan Rosenbaum to help. - Summer Stroll, June 25 - possible opportunity for cyclists to help with set up and clean up by moving equipment by bike and trailer. Mark the date now, more information to come. - July 4th parade - looking for cyclists to lead and sweep a kids group ride down High Street. Need at least 4 cyclists. If you're interested, let me know! Thanks!

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Fwd: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Ken McLeod* <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Subject: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available To: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Good morning, I am contacting you today because your community is currently designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists. I am excited to announce that we have now launched our new online Application Portal and an improved 2016 BFC application! *All applicants, both new and renewing, will need to create a new account to submit an application. Please visit the new Bicycle Friendly America Application Portal at http://apply.bikeleague.org <http://apply.bikeleague.org>. * If you submitted an application for our Spring 2016 deadline there is no need to create an account at this time, but it might be helpful for you to see our new system. The Spring announcement is currently planned for May 18 th. You can read about some new features of the online portal at http://bikeleague.org/content/new-bfa-online-application-portal. We also made some updates to the BFC application, including a new numbering system, and changes to make more questions multiple-choice. You can learn more about the changes made to our BFC application and download a copy of the complete 2016 application in Word at: http://bikeleague.org/content/new-improved-bicycle-friendly-community-appli…. As always, please visit http://bikeleague.org/community to learn more about the Bicycle Friendly Community program, and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you! Ken *KEN MCLEOD*, *Legal & Policy Specialist* *KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG');>* | *202-621-5447* *THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS* *WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws>* TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo>

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General Meeting: April Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Hello all, Please find the attached agenda for our April board meeting next Thursday (April 7th). You will notice 3 read aheads which are not attached to this email -- one of them is the website www.bikemorgantown.com, so peruse that at your convenience. John Whitmore will send you the parking ordinance proposal early next week. The project assignment matrix was sent to you by Christina 10 days ago on March 22nd. The open action items list will be sent out prior to next meeting and will be attached to the printout of the agenda distributed at the meeting. If you have opinions on or would like to contribute to the following projects but will not be present at the meeting, please send an email indicating so and I'll get you plugged into the right working group: bike month, website updating, SLM/BMUFL outreach plan. Thanks, see you all next week! Drew

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2014 bike parade participants
by Jennifer Selin 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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2014 bike parade
by Jennifer Selin 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Morgantown Bike Club
by Jennifer Selin 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Last Forth of July
by Jennifer Selin 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Fourth of July Parade
by Jennifer Selin 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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2016 Bicycle Storage Plan
by John Whitmore 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Good Afternoon, As promised, please find copies of the 2016 Bicycle Storage Plan attached in Word and PDF formats. Hard copies of the plan will be available at tonight's meeting. Thanks! John Whitmore, AICP Planner III [City of Morgantown, WV official website] City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:jwhitmore@morgantownwv.gov> P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Fwd: BikePGH News: The New Bike Map | Save $10 on Your Bike Tune-Up | Events & More
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

In case you don't already get this... Begin forwarded message: > From: Bike Pittsburgh <news(a)bikepgh.org> > Subject: BikePGH News: The New Bike Map | Save $10 on Your Bike Tune-Up | Events & More > Date: March 30, 2016 4:01:55 PM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: Bike Pittsburgh <news(a)bikepgh.org> > > "All the bike/ped news, events, and action alerts fit to email." > View this email in your browser > > > Causing A Stir: Bike Map Version 6 > Our comeback story is told through the Pittsburgh Bike Map. 26 years ago the Steel City was rated as one of the three worst cities in America for bicycling. Now we're topping lists for bike commuting and a new edition of the Pittsburgh Bike Map is on its way. > > Version 6 includes exciting features: the locations of all 50 Healthy Ride Stations, the locations of all of our protected bike lanes, new colors, and so much more. > > > > Tune Up Special for Members > It's tune up time. Flowers are blooming, the days are longer. It's a beautiful time to be biking in Pittsburgh. Don't let mechanical problems keep you from getting out on your bike and riding. Over a dozen bike shops are offering $10 off a tune-up to all Bike Pittsburgh members through April 11th. So get your bike over to a shop today. Not a member? Become one today. > > > > > Vivien Li Wants to Talk About Power > Vivien Li spent more than two decades leading the Boston Harbor Association before moving to Pittsburgh to become the CEO of Riverlife. On Saturday she will give the keynote at the PGH Women and Biking Forum. BikePGH staff members Jane and Ngani met with Li she said that for the Forum – for this particular group of women – she wants to talk about power. > > Don't miss out on Vivien's comments about how we can form a more powerful movement or any of our informative workshops. Register today. > > > > New City Cycling Bike Education Class Offerings > Are you comfortable riding your bike on the trails but a little uneasy about riding your bicycle on the our city streets? Are you new to riding to work and looking to learn more? Our Confident City Cycling class is for you. Our Confident classes are three-hour, on-the-bike skills training and instruction to give riders the ability to ride confidently in an urban environment. Plus, they're really fun. > > Confident City Cycling Classes begin in April and run through October. > > > Spreading Some Love by Bike > Earlier this month fifteen volunteers mounted bicycles and rode around in Downtown and the Strip District to distribute gift cards and basic necessities to homeless Pittsburghers. +See the Photos > Report Speeding in Your Neighborhood on the 311 App > Have you downloaded the new MyBurgh app yet? Here are a few reasons why you really should. +Learn More > Envision Downtown Public Space Public Life Spring Survey > Based in Copenhagen, Gehl Studios has developed a unique survey tool for collecting information about how public space is used in an urban area. Twice a year Envision Downtown will partner with Gehl to lead volunteers in conducting a Public Space Public Life Survey. Your chance to participate in the survey is here. +Sign Up > RequestBikePGH Urban Biking Lunch & Learn for Your WorkplaceSummer biking season (and Bike to Work Day) are just around the corner! Request a BikePGH Urban Biking Lunch and Learn for your workplace and be a part of it all. +Join in > > BikePGH Members Get 5 Free 30-Minute Bike Share Trips > Whether joining BikePGH for the first time or renewing your membership, BikePGH members receive a voucher for 5 free 30-minute trips with Healthy Ride! Here's the best thing about it: there are no restrictions. Want to introduce a friend to bicycling? Gift the card to them. Want it all to yourself? Take your 5 trips for free! > > > > Upcoming Events > Urban Connector Cap Meeting - Weds., March 30 > FEATURED EVENT: The Pittsburgh Women and Biking Forum - Sat., April 2 > Confident City Cycling class by BikePGH - Sun., Apr 3 > Steel City Roll - Mon., Apr 4 > Bike-Packing Clinic by Thick Bikes - Sat., Apr 9 > Pot O' Black and Gold Alleycat - Sun., Apr 10 > Carnegie Library Volunteer Fair - Sat., April 16th > Confident City Cycling: Homewood - Sat. Apr 16 > Liv Cycling: All Ladies, All Levels, No Drop Fun Group MTB Ride! - Mon., Apr 18 > Steel Valley Bicycle Tour - Sat., Apr 30 > Bike to Work Day 2016! - Fri., May 20 > Family Try-A-Bike - Sat., May 21 > OpenStreetsPGH - Sun., May 29 > > EVENTS CALENDAR || CIVIC CALENDAR || VOLUNTEER CALENDAR > Share > Tweet > Forward > Copyright © 2016 Bike Pittsburgh, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email because you opted in at one of our events, by joining BikePGH as a member, or on our website. > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences >

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Fwd: Community Needs Assessment Event Tomorrow
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

Thought this may be of interest. -------- Original Message -------- I neglected to include the link with further information for tomorrow's event: http://wvumedicine.org/news/article/be-part-of-community-health-change/ Respectfully, Jennifer Barre jlb0011(a)mix.wvu.edu <mailto:jlb0011@mix.wvu.edu> 989-404-0368 (cell) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbarre On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Jennifer Barre <jlb0011(a)mix.wvu.edu <mailto:jlb0011@mix.wvu.edu>> wrote: FYI ~ There is a community needs assessment underway. I think that the bike and walking community may be interested in participating. The survey can be completed at: *www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment <http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment> . * There is also a Monongalia County Community Engagement Event, to be held tomorrow at the Mylan Park Community Center from *9-11 a.m. Thursday, March 31*. I apologize for the short notice, but if you would forward this information to individuals that will want to have their voices heard it would be great. Respectfully, Jennifer Barre jlb0011(a)mix.wvu.edu <mailto:jlb0011@mix.wvu.edu> 989-404-0368 <tel:989-404-0368> (cell) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbarre

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Draft March Minutes, Call for April Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hello All! Please find our general meeting minutes from March attached. Even with elections the meeting was packed with action. Of particular interest are the new projects assigned and the associated matrix generated - it was send out by Christina a couple days ago. If you are signed up to one of those projects please send a reply and copy all your fellow project members to get the work rolling. If you'd like to help with one of these projects or have worked on one of them in the past and have insight to share, please let me know and I'll get you plugged in. Pending confirmation by the Traffic Commission, elections resulted in Christina as secretary, Chip as vice chair, and me as chair. Huzzah, all our leadership roles are filled! I am honored and flattered to be serving as your chairman over this next year. As always, if you have any edits to the minutes or items for next month's agenda (our meeting is April 7th), send them my way. The attendance record is filled with question marks -- please help reconcile your attendance over the past 12 months as you are able. Yours in advocacy, Drew

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Tonight! Open house: University Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Study
by Drew Gatlin 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hello all, Another open house will be held this evening for the complete streets corridor study conducted on University Avenue. The meeting will be held in the Morgantown City Hall Council Chambers at 389 Spruce Street downtown from 5-7pm. Attached is the new executive summary of some proposed changes to bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as the redesign of Grumbein's Island. Of particular interest is the "preferred concept plan" on page 9. This plan shows two-way bike lanes on one side of the road that sandwiches ascending bicyclists between descending motor vehicle traffic and descending cyclists in a 4' space. If you'd like to comment on such design proposals your presence this evening would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much to Frank for the heads up! Drew

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New project sign ups
by Christina Hunt 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

Hi all, At March's meeting we signed up for new projects! We're hoping to complete some of these before August so they can be included on our BFC application. Others will be ongoing. Take a look at the attached list of projects to review what you signed up for. If your name is not on something, and you are interested in helping - great! Respond to me and let me know which project, and I'll add you. If you don't remember or aren't sure what the project is, let me know and I'll send you the project description(s). Bike Month planning is the most time sensitive project on this list - it's coming up in May. If you want to help with Bike Month events and planning please let me know. If you haven't seen it, check out Drew's letter to the editor in the DA on Bike Morgantown's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/ (they don't have it up on the DA website). High five to everyone involved in getting the $500k TAP grant application submitted last week! Thanks! Christina Hunt m: 304-282-4441

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Community Event 3/31 9/11am- Monongalia County Community Health Needs Assessment
by Emily Vasile 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hi Bike Board Members-- Transportation is coming up as a major issue identified in the survey that was previously sent out. For those who are interested in joining a deeper discussion, please RSVP to the following event. Best, Emily Join us for a discussion on health issues Thursday, March 31, 2016, from 9 - 11 am at the Mylan Park Community Center. Light refreshments provided by Terra Café. *Please RSVP by March 25,2016 to sph-engage(a)hsc.wvu.edu <sph-engage(a)hsc.wvu.edu?subject=RSVP%20for%20the%20Mon.%20Co.%20CHNA%20event>.* * If you haven't already completed the survey please take it now. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment <http://wvu.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=886e1f67fd05c90b94c6402d7&id=…>* *Facilitated by the WVU School of Public Health as part of the Monongalia County Community Needs Assessment for Ruby Memorial Hospital and the Monongalia County Health Department.* *Copyright © 2016 WVU School of Public Health, Office of Community Engagment, All rights reserved.* You have been identified as community member that would voice an opinion about the needs of Monongalia County. *Our mailing address is:* WVU School of Public Health, Office of Community Engagment PO Box 9190 Morgantown, WV 26506 Add us to your address book <http://wvu.us12.list-manage1.com/vcard?u=886e1f67fd05c90b94c6402d7&id=b57a7…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <http://wvu.us12.list-manage.com/profile?u=886e1f67fd05c90b94c6402d7&id=b57a…> or unsubscribe from this list <http://wvu.us12.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=886e1f67fd05c90b94c6402d7&id=…> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Fwd: Recreation Survey for the University Woodlot
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

The Woodlot is included in our BFC application. Please take this survey if you have used the woodlot for recreation. I know this applies to me. It is where I do nearly 100% of my recreational mountain biking. http://wvu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3pKI3sySdbIAa7b -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Hi all, First, I want to thank Ella for distributing the link of our woodlot survey to this network--just another example of how she always goes above and beyond the call of duty to help our communities! Thanks Ella!! Second, please send any comments you may have about the study to me at chad.pierskalla(a)mail.wvu.edu rather than Ella. She has been redirecting them to me up to this point. I would like to answer a few of those unanswered questions that were asked: +This is an empirical study that adopts a convenient sampling method. The survey was based on a similar study conducted by Oregon State University and input from our students. This is a visitor study and is seeking input from those that have used the woodlot for recreation. However, we will also invite input from interested non-users in the near future. Specifically, we will send out an invitation to everyone on this list to attend a public meeting that will be scheduled for the last week of April, so please stay tuned. Study results will also be presented at that meeting. +The survey was intended to be short. But, it is only one of several opportunities to provide input--please stay tuned. +Your participation is completely voluntary and confidential. We appreciate your support. +This trail plan effort is being led by the Professional Recreation and Parks Society and supported through several of our RPTR courses (now and in the future). Both Dr. Steve Selin and I are working closely with the students. +The woodlot is sometimes referred to as Baker's Ridge in the community. Ella already provided some background information. Much more background information will be shared at the public meeting at the end of this semester. I hope you can join us! All the best, --Chad Pierskalla ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 16, 2016 11:42 AM *Subject:* Re: Recreation Survey for the University Woodlot Hi all, For those of you wondering where and what is the University Woodlot, some of the rest of the story- It has never had good parking and the University has not had a policy for it being open to public but is now considering it. My limited experience with the Woodlot is that most recreational use would be mountain biking and hiking and birding. It does have some forested trails- below is the description from the WVU website and near the end of the survey is a map. Ella UNIVERSITY FARM WOODLOT The University Farm Woodlot is a 107-acre tract located adjacent to the Animal Sciences Farm in Morgantown with access from West Run Road. Management was transferred to the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources from the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences in 1953. Until that time the area had been known as the Stock Farm Woods. The forest includes a mixture of cove hardwoods of various ages and some plantings of exotic confer species such as bald cypress, Norway spruce, and Douglas fir. There are no facilities on this site. Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org <http://montrails.org/> MRTC - Mon River Trails Conservancy <http://montrails.org/> montrails.org The Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) is a nonprofit organization that, with the help of Morgantown, Star City, Monongalia County, Preston County, and Marion County ... 304-692-6782 > On Mar 15, 2016, at 1:09 PM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org > <mailto:ella@montrails.org>> wrote: > > Please take this survey if you want to see public recreation at the > University Woodlot and share with others....... > > The Professional Recreation and Park Society (WVU) is developing a > recreation management plan for the University Woodlot, and we need > your help. We are conducting this survey to learn about your > experiences at the Woodlot and your opinions about how to manage the > forest for recreation. The survey is voluntary and confidential. > Thank you for your input! > > *Follow this link to the Survey *Or *copy and paste the URL below into > your internet browser**:* > * > * > http://wvu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3pKI3sySdbIAa7b

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FY16 WVDOH Transportation Alternatives Grant Submitted yesterday...
by Derek Springston 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Bike Board Members, I am excited to announce that yesterday the City of Morgantown submitted WVDOH Transportation Alternatives grant application for FY2016. The application submitted requests $500,000 for a Multi-Use Path to be installed along State Route 705 from Mileground Road to Willowdale Road, complete with bike lanes, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. I've attached a project map to help with your understanding. This is the same grant funding sources that we submitted for FY14, in which the City obtained $120,000 in funding for the Shared Lane Markings, Bikes May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs, and the bus/bike shelters, which was awarded on 3/26/15. It looks like the FY14 project may begin installation this Spring or Summer. I'll be sure to keep you in the loop regarding the FY16 application, especially when, or if, it's awarded! If you're interested in seeing the actual application, let me know. I'd like to graciously thank our team including Chip Wamsley, Jing Zhang, Drew Gatlin, Christina Hunt for helping prepare the application for the City. We are fortunate to have the City's buy-in, approval, and submittal to help guide those projects that were approved in the Morgantown Bicycle plan back in 2012. Big thanks to Jeff Mikorski, Damien Davis, and Carol Allen at the city level. Have a nice day, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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March 9th DA Editorial: "Becoming bicycle-friendly in W. Va."
by Drew Gatlin 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Hello all, Interesting editorial in the daily today: http://www.thedaonline.com/opinion/article_d832f04a-e5b5-11e5-af31-3be9088e… *"It’s almost impossible to ride a bicycle in Morgantown for reasons other than exercise. Choosing to walk is often faster and less taxing on one’s body than attempting to pedal uphill or navigate through dangerous streets and intersections. Though Morgantown may be the exception, other cities in West Virginia are adopting bike-friendly policies in order to promote healthier lifestyles and transportation alternatives."* I'd like to encourage anyone on our board to read and respond to this editorial as a letter to the editor. I would be interested in hearing any opinions you all would have regarding whether we should respond as the bike board in unison. This is a good opportunity for us to educate the university system on the realities of cycling in Morgantown. It's interesting: seems almost as if they wrote this specifically to provoke a response from us. Ride safe, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] FY14 Bike Shelter Recommendations
by Chip Wamsley 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nWe need to find out from David Bruffy what the costs will be if we use the advertising company from Florida that they used for the standard bus shelters and if we need to purchase bicycle racks for the new shelters or if they will be included by the advertising company. David didn't have any figures the last time I talked with him. The other variable is the site prep (do we need a concrete pad, etc...) and that will be different for every shelter, which will probably require an on site visit with someone knowledgeable like David or Damien. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/3/2016 11:38:11 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] FY14 Bike Shelter Recommendations Chip, As we discussed, for the FY14 grant, I requested the ridership data from David Bruffy this morning. Also, as we discussed, I think the steps we should take to get our recommendations to the WVDOH for the bike shelters include this: 1. Compare the shelter locations listed in the FY14 grant with MountainLine's ridership data to determine shelters we think have the most potential for use. 2. Determine how much money in the grant will go toward the shelters and number of shelters we can install. We stated $80,400 for 12 locations, but these may change depending on: - proposed SLMs and budget for them that we submitted to WVDOH - number of shelters may increase due to funded shelters through advertisement companies per Mountainline - potential reduced construction and labor costs 3.Meet with Bike Board grant/mapping sub-committee to finalize priority locations and/or rank all locations 4. Submit to City (Damien) in order to provide recommendations to WVDOH. Thoughts, advice anyone? Let's get this done. Thanks, ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King "...change can be so constant youdon't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slowthat you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until itis. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in aninstant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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SLM proposed to WVDOH?
by Derek Springston 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

Hi all, Can some please answer these questions for me or provide the last documents we provided to the WVDOH regarding our SLMs? *How many SLMs and BMUFL signs have we proposed to the WVDOH to install? * *How much of the total application budget will this take? * I need to figure this out, so we can determine how much money is left for the installation of bus shelters. Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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FY14 Bike Shelter Recommendations
by Derek Springston 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

Chip, As we discussed, for the FY14 grant, I requested the ridership data from David Bruffy this morning. Also, as we discussed, I think the steps we should take to get our recommendations to the WVDOH for the bike shelters include this: 1. Compare the shelter locations listed in the FY14 grant with MountainLine's ridership data to determine shelters we think have the most potential for use. 2. Determine how much money in the grant will go toward the shelters and number of shelters we can install. We stated $80,400 for 12 locations, but these may change depending on: - proposed SLMs and budget for them that we submitted to WVDOH - number of shelters may increase due to funded shelters through advertisement companies per Mountainline - potential reduced construction and labor costs 3.Meet with Bike Board grant/mapping sub-committee to finalize priority locations and/or rank all locations 4. Submit to City (Damien) in order to provide recommendations to WVDOH. Thoughts, advice anyone? Let's get this done. Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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WVDOH TAP Bus Shelter Analysis
by Derek Springston 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

Dave, Are we able to either have you look at ridership levels and placement of the bike shelters or would you be able to provide ridership data to help us choose which shelter locations to present the WVDOH? I'd like to just have the whole list ranked based on ridership levels to help with our decision making. I've attached a scan of locations you and I had discussed previously. If we can get this data or your recommendations based on ridership, I think we can take this to a Bike Board meeting to determine the locations we will recommend to the WVDOH. I've asked the Bike Board about how much money we'll have for the shelters. According to what we've written into the grant, we stated that: 12 Shelters to be installed: Construction $6000 Materials $68,400 *+Labor $6000* Total $80,400 Now this may not be exact as we've all discussed the possibility for other funding via adverstisements, and the number of SLMs and signs that we proposed to the WVDOH may have changed a bit. I'm in the process of gathering the latest numbers. Thanks! ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Election Reminder, March Agenda and read-aheads
by Drew Gatlin 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Intrepid cycling citizens, Please see the attached draft March agenda and send any additions or corrections my way. This email also serves as a reminder for our meeting next week -- a particularly important one for two reasons: First, we are holding elections for secretary and vice chair. Second, we are reviewing a broad list of project ideas generated through completion of the BFC application and will be assigning these projects to relevant persons and committees. If you'd like to review that list, please read the read-ahead. Some of the read-aheads from previous months provide further detail on these projects. Keep on fighting the good fight, Drew

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FW: Community Health Needs Perception Survey
by Jing Zhang 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

forward message: --- Dear Monongalia County residents: The WVU School of Public Health (WVU SPH) and the Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) need your help! Every three years, non-profit hospitals are required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments and develop implementation plans for how the health needs of our county residents will best be addressed. WVU Hospital is partnering with MCHD and WVU SPH to complete the assessment and develop an improvement plan. These 2 groups recognize the importance of hearing from the actual citizens benefiting from and receiving these services. WVU SPH and MCHD want to integrate your valuable input and engage the county-wide community in the assessment and planning efforts of this work. Please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser to take the brief survey: <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment. It will take you less than 10 minutes to complete and your input is highly valuable. This work is all in an effort to make Monongalia County a healthier place to live, work and play. For more information you may contact: Jessica Coffman at <mailto:jecoffman@hsc.wvu.edu> jecoffman(a)hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-6283. <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment> <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment> Monongalia County Community Health Perception Survey www.surveymonkey.com <http://www.surveymonkey.com> Please take a moment to complete the following survey. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. The purpose of this survey is to get your input about ... Jes / Jessica C. Coffman, MA Program Manager Health Research Center School of Public Health West Virginia University PO Box 9136 Morgantown, WV 26506-9136 (w): 304-293-6283 <http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/hrc> http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/hrc

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South Middle bike club contact?
by Christina Hunt 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hi all, As part of my AmeriCorps work, I'm involved with Try This WV<http://trythiswv.com/>, a community health movement focused on knocking WV off the "worst health" lists. I was talking with Try This director Kate Long yesterday, and she is looking for another person to invite to the statewide Try This conference to be on a bike panel. I mentioned the South Middle bike club as a good example of a school bike club. Kate would like to invite the current teacher leading this club to the conference. Does anyone have contact information I could pass on to Kate for this? Try This is planning two conferences this spring/summer. The first is a regional meeting, and the second is the statewide conference. More information and links to register if you're interested: North Central WV Try This - Marion, Mon, Harrison, Taylor & Preston counties https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ec7pz82r3… Friday, April 1, 9am-3:30pm Mollohan Research Center, Fairmont $12 registration fee covers lunch from Chef Marion Ohlinger Keynote speaker is Kelly Pack from the national Rails to Trails Council Statewide Try This Conference June 3-4, WV Wesleyan campus, Buckhannon http://trythiswv.com/conference/ I'll be at the regional meeting, can't commit to the statewide conference yet. If you have questions about either of them, feel free to ask me. Thanks! Christina Hunt WV Physical Activity Network WV Community Development Hub 103 Adams Street, Suite 200 Fairmont, WV 26554 Mobile: 304.282.4441 http://wvhub.org/ www.facebook.com/WVPAN<http://www.facebook.com/WVPAN>

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Draft February Minutes, Elections Announcement
by Drew Gatlin 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Hello all! Please see the attached (draft!) February Minutes. I am working on incorporating the new master action item list as well as attendance onto the minutes, so please stay tuned for the finalized form and send any corrections / additions my way. We voted to hold elections for the vice chair and secretary positions at next month's meeting (that's March 3rd). If you pine to sit in a leadership role on our board now is your time! These positions are traditionally held for 1 year. Thanks for your time, Drew

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Nice blog article by WVU student
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Remember Hannah Goetz, one the group of WVU Investigative Journalism students that attended the February BB meeting? Here's the blog article that she wrote after the meeting: http://wvuinvestigativejournalism.com/?p=2009

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Bike Rack Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '16

06 Feb '16

Remember the Dero Bike Rack contest of a few years ago? Derek and Christiaan tried to organize us to submit an entry. Well, Pgh won and look what they got! $8,000 worth of bike racks! http://bikepgh.org/2016/01/29/gbas-dreamy-bike-room/ Frank

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Updated Bike Board Member List
by Drew Gatlin 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Chelsi, Gunnar, et. all -- Please see the below list of updated bicycle board members -- it was brought to my attention that both of our websites are out of date in this regard, so please update the member listing as your schedule allows. The below list is in alphabetical order by last name, feel free to re-format it as you please. Thanks! Drew Voting Members (15) Drew Gatlin (1st Ward, WVU Student Rep) – Secretary Frank Gmeindl (6th Ward) Harry Grandon (Greater Morgantown) Christina Hunt (3rd Ward) Traci Knabenshue (6th Ward) Jonathan Nellis (Greater Morgantown) Marilyn Newcome (7th Ward) Brian Ricketts (1st Ward) Jonathan Rosenbaum (7th Ward) Gunnar Shogren (5th Ward) Derek Springston (1st Ward) Emily Vasile (2nd Ward) Chip Wamsley (Greater Morgantown) – Chair Matt Watson (7th Ward, K-12 Representative) Jing Zhang (Greater Morgantown) Ex-Officio (6) Christiaan Abildso (Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board) David Bruffy (Mountain Line Transit Authority) Damien Davis (City Engineering) Lieutenant Matt McCabe (Morgantown Police) Jenny Selin (City of Morgantown) Sam Stone (Legal) Jing Zhang (Metropolitan Planning Office) Vacant, Voting (2) Greater Morgantown (1) 4th Ward Vacant, Ex-Officio (2) BOPARC Representative WVU DOT/Parking Representative

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Fwd: Duarte Presentation
by Colin Dierman 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n This is the presentation, of his cross country trip, that John is hosting at the shop on Sat. the 6th ---- Original Message ---- From: "John M. Duarte" 1duarte(a)comcast.net Sent: 1/28/2016 5:16:34 PM To: colin(a)wamsleycycles.com Subject: Duarte Presentation 4800 miles on the paths of Great Explorers and American Migrations >From Sea to Shining Sea An Epic Cycling Ride Across America and how to do it A Presentation by John Duarte Where: Wamsley Cycles When: Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 5 PM John completed the ride this past fall from Seattle to Yorktown and back to Morgantown. See the highlights of this trip, the scenery, the people, the history. Learn how to start planning your next great Cycling tour. How to select equipment, what equipment to take or not, plan where to go and how to do it safely. 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the first Bikecentennial. Learn how to participate. America is a Fantastic Cycling destination. Happy trails.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Confident City Cycling
by Traci Knabenshue 31 Jan '16

31 Jan '16

I think the course format lends itself more to CPASS than Police, and it sounds like we're not yet sure if WVU Police is even interested. I can query them if you like. The J&K lot adjacent to the WVU Police building is large and not being utilized as of right now, so that location may be better even if this does end up being a CPASS course. Traci Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com<mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> wrote: Which do you think would have more impact on cycling in Morgantown, the Confident City Cycling course taught through the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences or through the WVU Campus Police Department? A decision will have to be made no later than next Tuesday when City Council might approve an MOU between the City and CPASS. See the MOU near the end of http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2.2.16-Regular-Mtg._Part5.pdf. If Council approves the MOU and we decide that teaching the class through the WVU Police Department is preferable, I will ask Jeff Mikorski to hold the MOU. 2008-2011, we taught 50 students through the City and 2012-2014, we taught 97 students through CPASS. Practically all of the early students were not WVU students but locals. Practically all of the later students were WVU juniors or seniors. IMO, 90% of them took the course for the 1 credit and an easy A and when they graduated they left. I will also say though that maybe 10% or more of the students are probably cycling more and cycling safer. When Confident City Cycling was offered through the City, getting students was extremely difficult. The reason we moved the course from the City to WVU is standing. The City has no standing to be teaching courses while WVU does. But another very important reason that we moved the course to CPASS was that Hugh Kierig, former director of WVU Transportation and Parking set it up for us and paid for it. CPASS got 1 credit's worth of tuition from each student taught but T&P paid the instructors and for materials so CPASS' only cost was use of the facility and some admin. That dried up when Hugh left. Now, the City has $4,200 of Allstate money but until the MOU is approved, there is no vehicle for the money to flow from the City through WVU to the instructors. CPASS has standing to teach sports classes and cycling is a sport but it is also a mode of utility transportation. To me, the core of the course is traffic law, operating a bicycle as a vehicle, lane positioning and crash avoidance; not exactly sport. A tremendous advantage of teaching the course through CPASS when they were located in the Coliseum was a classroom in the Coliseum and the wonderful band practice lot right outside. Now, CPASS has moved down Patteson Drive and it's dangerous and a waste of time to get untrained cyclists from there to the band practice lot. (FYI, most of the 2008-2011 courses were taught in the Prete Bldg on University Av. across from Tudors Biscuits and Hibachi where the University Police were located before the university built them their own building near the corner of Elmer Prince Dr. and Van Voorhis (705). The Prete Bldg. has a good level parking lot. Below the new police building, there's a parking lot that might be useable but I think it's part of the Faculty Apartments which I think are slated to be replaced.) I don't know if the WVU police would be amenable to having us teach Confident City Cycling in their new building and I don't know if we can use the parking lot below. I initiated a call to Captain Camden a couple weeks ago and am still waiting for his response. When we were teaching at the Prete Bldg., we used their facility but that was all. Now, if we teach it at the new police building, I'd like to present it as a course taught through the WVU police and maybe even get some WVU police to become SavvyCycling instructors or LAB LCIs and do some teaching. I don't know what arrangements and requirements would evolve if we tried to teach Confident City Cycling through the WVU police but I think if Jeff signs the MOU with CPASS, he won't want to talk about it anymore. Please advise! BTW, Confident City Cycling students learn * Bicycle Form, Fit and Function: the parts of a bicycle; bike selection; sizing; adjusting your bicycle fit and the pre-ride safety check. * Basic Maintenance: tools for the road; tire repair; adjusting brakes and adjusting derailleurs. * Clothing and Equipment: helmets, clothing, accessories and required equipment for riding in all weather and commuting to work or school. * Basic Handling Skills: gears & gear selection; starting/stopping; steering in a straight line and scanning & signaling. * Bicycling in Traffic: principles of traffic law; lane positioning and scanning, signaling and negotiating; riding in all traffic situations day or night and in all kinds of weather. * Avoiding Crashes: why crashes happen; crash prevention and crash avoidance maneuvers. * Efficiency, Power, Endurance: cadence and smooth shifting; nutrition & hydration and training routines. * Riding with Groups and on the Trail: group etiquette and trail etiquette. Frank

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Finalized January Minutes, February Agenda, (Some) Read-Aheads
by Drew Gatlin 29 Jan '16

29 Jan '16

Bicycle Board, I exchanged more than 20 emails in regards to the January minutes and the February agenda, with wonderful comments, additions, and rewrites from four folks on the board. This is how it's supposed to work! Thank you! Please find the final January minutes, February agenda, and relevant read-aheads attached. I am missing one major read-ahead, which is a master list of our open action items -- I'm in the process of creating that. If you have any opinions on how such a list should look or be formatted, please send them my way! I aim to have that list out to you all Monday morning. Thanks for your time and efforts, Drew

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Draft January Minutes, Draft February Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Hello Board! One more email before the day is out! Please see the attached draft minutes for January and also the draft for February's agenda (our meeting is one week from today). If you have additions, corrections, subtractions or other various comments please don't hesitate to send them my way before end of day tomorrow. Thanks for your time, Drew

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2015-2016 BFC App: (Almost!) Final Draft
by Drew Gatlin 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Hello All! Our working group's efforts on this year's BFC application are finally ready for tentative review by your eager brains. Grab your favorite relaxing or stimulating beverage, perch yourself in a recliner or your stand up desk and have a look see! It's 62 pages long, but don't let that deter you -- most of that is due to my highly inefficient formatting. The 2015 and select portions of the 2012 application are compared in-line with each other and relevant League recommendations / feedback. Please let me know if you have any feedback -- we are hoping to use this application process not only for the Bicycle Friendly Community designation but also as a tool for reflection. That in mind, one of our agenda items for next week's meeting is to review takeaways from this application. If you have a takeaway from your reading or a project you would like to suggest we assign to one of our committees, please email these to me for inclusion in our talks next week! Hope you all are dug out of the snow by now! Drew

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Bike Summit rescheduled - April 17-18, Charleston, WV
by Christina Hunt 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

The Bike Summit has been rescheduled due to concerns about weather and speaker travel. WV Bike Summit - New Dates April 17-18, 2016 Charleston, WV Marriott We are discussing adding more rides and other programming for cyclists to the Sunday part of the event – and a possible group bike ride and trip to a Power game (Charleston baseball team). Save the date! See attached announcement for more official information. Thanks! Christina Hunt WV Physical Activity Network WV Community Development Hub 103 Adams Street, Suite 200 Fairmont, WV 26554 Mobile: 304.282.4441 http://wvhub.org/ www.facebook.com/WVPAN<http://www.facebook.com/WVPAN> From: Kasey Russell [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:33 PM To: Jeff Ball <jeffballphoto(a)gmail.com>; Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>; Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>; Laura M. Dice <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>; Michael Haid <michael(a)maplecreative.com>; Samantha Carney <Samantha.Carney(a)charlestonwv.com> Cc: Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>; Emmett Pepper <emmett(a)eewv.org>; John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>; William Wells <bwells7027(a)gmail.com>; Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Jing Zhang <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net>; Mullenax, Matt <mmullenax(a)washco-md.net>; William.C.Miller(a)wv.gov Subject: Please help us spread the word.... Jeff, Amanda, Christina, Laura, Michael, and Samantha -- please use the attached to update social media regarding postponing the WV Bike Summit to April 17 and 18. Call or email me if you have any questions. Thanks for your help. Kasey

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TAP grant intent to apply application
by Chip Wamsley 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nHey folks, Attached are the written parts of the intent to apply for a TAP grant to do the SR 705 corridor from the Willlodale intersection to the roundabout on the mileground. We are going to ask for the maximum of $500K. The deadline for application is this Friday January 15, Please read over and make any suggestions ASAP so I can make modifications and get it to Jeff Mikorski for submission. In preparing this grant, some discussion with some of you has made it clear that having the bike board review our commuter map and modify it according to changes in the infrastructure since 2012, especially connections to this proposed corridor. This will be an exciting project for the board to take on and hopefully generate more grant's to improve Morgantown's bicycle infrastructure. Thanks for everyone's input, Chip Wamsley 304-296-2447 (slow time at the shop so call if you have questions)

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Problem with listserv: SPAM filters are culling our messages
by Drew Gatlin 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hello all, I noticed a marked increase recently in the percentage of emails sent through our list which are filtered into my spam folder. I also received notice that a number of you are experiencing the same. Not sure what we can do about that from an administrative standpoint, so I am strongly encouraging everyone to periodically check your spam folders to review any messages that may have fallen through the cracks. For a (hopefully) better and more permanent solution on an individual level, consider creating a filter to never send our messages to your spam folder. If you or your organization uses Gmail here are some instructions on how to do such a thing: In the Gmail web interface, you'll see that this email was sent to " bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com". Next to the "to bikeboard" you'll see a drop down arrow. Click that arrow. At the bottom of the drop down you'll see a hyperlink titled "filter messages from this mailing list". Click the hyperlink. A new pop up that follows allows you to click another hyperlink at the bottom titled "Create Filter with this search". Do that. You'll then see a list of checkboxes. Check the box "Never send it to spam", and then hit the button "create the filter". That should take care of all messages in the future. This will theoretically open you to some security vulnerability if a person on our list is compromised by a cyber attack. However, seeing as I haven't witnessed this happen once over the past 6 months on this list, I'm betting the chances are slim. Stay vigilant yet open, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] WV Bike Summit - Jan 24-25
by Jake Lynch 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Yeah, I'm going. And I think Christina Hunt is also going. Jake Lynch Director of Network Communications WV Community Development Hub 103 Adams Street, Suite 200 Fairmont, WV 26554 Mobile: 202.718.4524 www.wvhub.org<http://www.wvhub.org/> www.facebook.com/WVHub<https://www.facebook.com/WVHub> ________________________________ From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com <bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com> on behalf of Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 10:19 AM To: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: [Bikeboard] WV Bike Summit - Jan 24-25 Hi folks, Is anyone else planning on attending this? I am considering it. WV Bike Summit Registration Page<http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebds6p0r67a83…> Note that the registration goes up $15 after Wednesday, January 13th. ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha "Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride." -John F. Kennedy "...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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FW: Point Pleasant Bicycle Ordinance
by Christina Hunt 09 Jan '16

09 Jan '16

Hi everybody! I mentioned at our meeting last night that Point Pleasant has a very active cycling group<http://wvhub.org/in-point-pleasant-locals-push-trail-system-project-to-boos…>. They’re considering applying for BFC status, and Gabe Roush, one of their committee members, has asked the Bike Board to take a look at Point Pleasant’s bike ordinance for suggestions, improvements, etc. (see Gabe’s email below). I attached the ordinance to this email as a pdf, or you can find it online here: Point Pleasant Bike Ordinance<http://www.ptpleasantwv.org/Main_Pages/Codified%20Ordinances/Adobe%20PDF/D%…> One thing I noticed – this ordinance requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as possible. Seems like something they may want to change? There is also no mention of the 3 foot passing law. 373.05 RIDING ON ROADWAYS AND BICYCLE PATHS. (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Ordinance experts (Jonathons or others) – would you be able to give Point Pleasant some feedback/suggestions for their bike ordinance and/or point them to some awesome ordinances (in WV or other states)? Gabe’s email is gabe.roush(a)gmail.com<mailto:gabe.roush@gmail.com> One more thing: you all may already know this, but given that many cyclists can’t come to the both days of the Bike Summit, WV Connecting Communities has created a Sunday-only registration for $20. Here’s a link to registration: Bike Summit January 24<https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ebds6p0r6…> Sunday only registration is now OPEN for the WV Bike Summit! Only $20 for program and reception on Sunday night. Here is the agenda: All events start at Charleston Marriott 12:00 p.m. 35 mile bike ride. Easy to moderate ride to celebrate cycling. 3:00 p.m. Easy ride in the city of Charleston with police escort. Join hundreds of cyclists on a casual ride in the city. Maybe the largest group ride in the history of WV? 5:00 p.m. Reception at the Marriott. Join other cyclists from across the state as we begin to build a network where we can all access and build a better cycling network in Almost Heaven. 5:30 p.m. Dale Porter of cyclingscenicwv.com<http://cyclingscenicwv.com/> presents the best cycling routes in the state. 6:15 p.m. Shane Cusick, ASLA, LEED AP| Program & Outreach Manager Bike Virginia - Shane will present Bike Virginia to our group. The reception will continue until we are tired of talking about cycling. Share with your cycling friends. This will be a chance to gather cyclists from across the state and get to know each other. Thanks! Christina c.hunt(a)wvhub.org<mailto:c.hunt@wvhub.org> From: Gabe Roush [mailto:gabe.roush@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 8, 2016 8:49 AM To: Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org> Subject: Point Pleasant Bicycle Ordinance Hello again! I've been looking into the Bike Friendly designation ever since you had sent me the information about it. I finally came across our town's bike ordinance, and I was wondering if you would be willing to run it by the folks at the bike board in Morgantown to see if they feel that it is up to date. I'm pretty sure it is comparable to that of the state's law. The only flaw that I have found was that there is no mention of the allowance of 3 ft when a motorist passes a cyclist. It is Article 373 on page 87. Thanks! -- Gabriel Roush, ATC Holzer Health System

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Angry Red Lines
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Hi Chip, In response to your question at last night's BB meeting, the bike route map, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=zEb1x3Cmdv5Y.kqiiHTyb_6tc on the Bike Morgantown website shows more roads marked red than WV 705: University Av. between Fayette St. and North St.; Van Voorhis Rd.; Mon Blvd. between Patteson Dr. and the Star City Bridge; Hartman Run Rd.; Stewart St./Stewartstown Rd. between Hoffman/Protzman and Rt. 119 to Pt. Marion; Rt. 119/Cheat Rd.; Mileground Rd.; WV 7 between South Walnut St. and Deckers Creek Blvd. and Rt. 7 from Sabraton southeast; Westover Bridge and Rt. 19 south to Dents Run Blvd.; South University Av. between Foundry St. and WV 73; Arboretum Service Rd.. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Where there's a will, there's a way

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FY14 Transportation Alternatives Intent-To-Apply
by Derek Springston 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Chip, Here is the Intent-to-Apply for the FY14 WVDOH Transportation Alternatives (Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities -1289). Note that the $1.2 million figure was a simple entry error by the city when submitted, but it didn't jeopardize the final application. If you want to get me the information to fill in, I can take care of that with my login. Or if you wanted to run through it together, we could probably figure out a way to meet up to take care of it. I think my day could be a little flexible for that. Thanks! ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Infrastructure projects for grants
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

At the 12/3/15 BB meeting, I took an action item to identify infrastructure projects for which to apply for grants. The top 3 are: 1. Bicycle lane on both sides of WV 705 from Willowdale Road to Mileground Road. 2. Campus Connector from Grant Avenue to the WVU Evansdale campus. 3. Health Center Connector from old North Fire Station to Law School, Health Center, University Park and Mountaineer Field. These were Engineering recommendations in our 2012 Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. In the attached Excel file, I sorted all the Engineering projects in order of the priority that they had in the Bicycle Plan and then marked in bold font those that are not already being addressed or are not exactly infrastructure projects. Some of this is arbitrary and others may disagree. I added a column of comments to explain my recommendations. Of course, this is only useful if we apply sufficient BB resources to win grants. Frank

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Fwd: 2016 WV Bike Summit
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: 2016 WV Bike Summit > Date: January 6, 2016 2:52:52 PM EST > To: undisclosed-recipients > > WV Connecting Communities Supporters: The event that we have been planning and discussing since July is HAPPENING soon!!! We are so excited about the speakers that are traveling to Charleston on January 24th from all over the country. > > The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy is speaking at lunch! This is cool people!! Our State Highway Engineer is also speaking. These men are in charge of transportation policy at the federal level and highway/road engineering here in WV. What a great opportunity to hear their perspectives on cycling and walking in our country and to show them that people do care very much about safely being able to walk or bike in our communities. > > Please register for the Summit (Jan. 24 and 25 at the Charleston Marriott) today by visiting www.wvconnectingcommunities.com. Look for the Register Now button. You will have to hit an additional Register Now button but you can do it!! Early registration ends on Jan. 13th. If you need to pay by check or cash, send me an email. > > I've attached the latest and greatest program. Please forward my email to all your colleagues and friends that may be interested in health, community development, tourism, cycling infrastructure, or just plain ole like bicycles. > > Let me know if you would like to help out at the Summit. Feel free to call or email if you have ideas/thoughts or are just as excited as I am. > > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > WV Connecting Communities, Executive Director > 304.542.1994 > >

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Fwd: 2016 WV Bike Summit
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: 2016 WV Bike Summit > Date: January 6, 2016 2:52:52 PM EST > To: undisclosed-recipients > > WV Connecting Communities Supporters: The event that we have been planning and discussing since July is HAPPENING soon!!! We are so excited about the speakers that are traveling to Charleston on January 24th from all over the country. > > The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy is speaking at lunch! This is cool people!! Our State Highway Engineer is also speaking. These men are in charge of transportation policy at the federal level and highway/road engineering here in WV. What a great opportunity to hear their perspectives on cycling and walking in our country and to show them that people do care very much about safely being able to walk or bike in our communities. > > Please register for the Summit (Jan. 24 and 25 at the Charleston Marriott) today by visiting www.wvconnectingcommunities.com. Look for the Register Now button. You will have to hit an additional Register Now button but you can do it!! Early registration ends on Jan. 13th. If you need to pay by check or cash, send me an email. > > I've attached the latest and greatest program. Please forward my email to all your colleagues and friends that may be interested in health, community development, tourism, cycling infrastructure, or just plain ole like bicycles. > > Let me know if you would like to help out at the Summit. Feel free to call or email if you have ideas/thoughts or are just as excited as I am. > > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > WV Connecting Communities, Executive Director > 304.542.1994 > >

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Community Health survey for Mon County residents
by Christiaan Abildso 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Friends -Apologies for mass distribution and cross postings, but on my professional side I am part of an assessment of the perceived health needs of Mon County. As such, we are asking residents of Mon County to complete a very brief, 5 minute survey about our community's health needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to guide future investment by Ruby & the Health Department. Much like the many transportation & other plans our local entities put together, our voice is needed to guide these efforts to make Mon County an even greater place to walk, bike, breathe, and live. Information follows. Thanks for considering! Please forward to other lists, including neighborhood associations, children's/adults' sports leagues, etc.Thanks so much!Christiaan-----------Dear Monongalia County citizens: TheWVU School of Public Health (WVU SPH) and the Monongalia County HealthDepartment (MCHD) need your help! Every three years, non-profit hospitalsare required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments and developimplementation plans for how the health needs of our county residents will bestbe addressed. WVU Hospital is partnering with MCHDand WVU SPH to complete the assessment and develop an improvement plan. These2 groups recognize the importance of hearing from the actual citizensbenefiting from and receiving these services. WVU SPH and MCHD want tointegrate your valuable input and engage the county-wide community in theassessment and planning efforts of this work. Please click on thefollowing link or copy and paste it into your web browser to take the briefsurvey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment. It will take you approximately5 minutes to complete and your input is highly valuable. This work is all in aneffort to make Monongalia County a healthier place to live, work andplay. For more information you may contact: Jessica Coffman at jecoffman(a)hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-6283. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Updated December Minutes; January Meeting Announcement and Draft Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 31 Dec '15

31 Dec '15

Hello all! Welcome to winter! (??) I received a number of comments regarding December's minutes and I wanted to thank all of you who reviewed them and sent suggestions for expansion or clarification. Please see the updated verbiage for December minutes, filled with all kinds of good formatting to ease reading. Also, our January meeting is next Thursday, the 7th. Chip and I compiled the attached draft agenda; please review it and send suggestions to me. I will issue the finalized agenda by this Thursday, New Year's Eve. Note: we have two guests who will join us in the first part of our meeting. Also note: there are "read-aheads" which I will issue with the finalized agenda on Thursday. See you all in a little more than a week! Drew

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December Minutes / Action Items / Welcome New Members!
by Drew Gatlin 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Hello all! First, please welcome new members Christina Hunt, Matt Watson, and Brian Ricketts! We await their official confirmation by the traffic commission but I'm confident they will serve our board well. Please find the December minutes attached and review the following action items: - Damien: install bike locker signs, BFC signs, bicycle rings, confirm new members at next traffic commission meeting - Anyone interested in taking the LCI course: reach out to Chip - TAP grant committee (Derek S, Frank G, Christina H, Kelli L, Matt W, Marilyn N, & Jing Z) intent to apply due Jan 15, 2016 - Education Committee (Harry G, Frank G, Marilyn N & Jing Z) develop an advertising strategy to educate the general public about SLM & BMUFL by this coming spring Thanks for your time! Happy holidays if that's your thing! -Drew, your humble secretary

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I've got a story to tell: New Traffic Infrastructure In Morgantown, WV
by Drew Gatlin 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

Hello folks! I had a stroke of inspiration to use a school assignment for our cause. I was tasked with a digital storytelling project and decided to put something together for our sharrow education campaign. I'd love your feedback on it and, if you think we could use this format for other topics, a list of some new ideas. I used a program called Adobe Voice to create it, and rather than send you all a 100mb file over email they graciously hosted it on their site (note: I currently limited viewing to those who have a link so please don't spread this too far before everyone gets a chance to chime in). I am particularly interested in hearing from you if you would be hesitant to publish this -- WVU libraries saw it (my professor is a librarian) and they were hoping to publish it on their pages / youtube account. Check out the video here: New Traffic Infrastructure In Morgantown, WV Thanks for your time! Drew c 304-719-7900

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Re: [Bikeboard] Word document with info. Needed
by Drew Gatlin 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Lt. McCabe et. all, I resent the original message that was originally addressed to you and copied to Chip Wamsley. Please confirm receipt at your leisure. Thanks, Drew Gatlin On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Matt McCabe <mmccabe(a)morgantownwv.gov> wrote: > Whoever sent me the application where info. Is needed from the Police > Dept., please resend. > > Thanks, Lt. McCabe > > Sent from Outlook <http://aka.ms/Ox5hz3> > > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 3:43 PM -0800, "Drew Gatlin" <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > All, > > Attached is a proposed (I believe historically used) agenda / minutes > format for our meetings. Check it out and let us know what you think, > either up here or at the meeting tomorrow. > > Compare and contrast with the simple "outline" format we've been using for > the past few months. > > Thanks! See you tomorrow night, > Drew > > On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> TL;DR: >> ---Please reply to me with 1) Your name and 2) What you perceive as your >> interest / position with the bicycle board (Are you a voting member of a >> particular ward? Ex officio representing a particular organization? >> Concerned, engaged citizen?) and whether you are able/willing to ramp up >> your involvement if you are not currently a voting or ex officio >> ---Read the attached procedural guidelines and come up with at least one >> suggested update to them (ex. changes to officers, changes to membership, >> redefining what constitutes a quorum, etc.) >> >> ---------------------------------- >> Please also see the attached October minutes. Given that they were >> recorded by Chip and transcribed by me, I ask those in attendance last >> month to review them and email me any necessary edits before we post them >> to the website. >> >> Also see attached November proposed agenda. It is almost identical to the >> October agenda. Please email me with any suggested additions or >> subtractions. >> >> To pursue October agenda item 8) we need to get a better hold on the >> current formal and informal membership. Even if it's clear that I know who >> you are, please respond to this email with the above requested information >> (in TL;DR section) >> >> To close November agenda number 9) I will send out November's agenda in >> multiple proposed formats. Please review these formats when you receive >> them before the meeting. >> >> Our next meeting is November 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm in Training room 1 of the >> public safety building. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with >> any questions >> >> Thanks for your time! >> Drew >> > >

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Fwd: School Active Transport
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Bicycle Board Members, Who wants to represent the Bicycle Board on a Safety Committee to work with the Pedestrian Safety Board on Safe Routes to School? I discussed this with Chip. If you are interested, please reply to him. Following are relevant excerpts from the thread below: Bill Reger-Nash: >> This committee is an important one. I suggest we set up a three-person committee (including at least one female) to represent walking (and probably biking--Frank, your thoughts?). We should then contact Dr. Devono's office about working together. Ella Belling is overwhelmed with the many good things she is doing but she should be appraised of the efforts of this committee. >> >> Further, Dr. Devono suggested you contact the MountainView Principal about purchase of a bike rack. According to him, they have monies for these resources. Dec. 7 Ped Board minutes, action items: >> Chair Matt Cross to contact Mon County Schools about the Safety Committee to work with a Pedestrian Safety Board subcommittee on Safe Routes to Schools issues. There is a County-wide committee and each school has such a committee. Again, please reply to Chip if you want to serve on the Safety Committee. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Subject: School Active Transport > Date: December 8, 2015 1:28:09 PM EST > To: "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, "Jan Derry" <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, "Summers, Martha" <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Cohen, Stanley" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Hartsell, Kimberly" <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Stout, Margaret" <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Jimmie Simmons <jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, "Rye, James" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Claire Chantler" <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Nutter, Roy" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, "Coole, Charles" <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nicole Gauthier-Schatz <nicolegauthierschatz(a)gmail.com>, "jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com" <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>, "mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org" <citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ryan Simonton <rsimonton(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Jones, Emily" <Emily.Jones(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com)" <pqueen(a)dominionpost.com>, "Denzine, Gypsy" <Gypsy.Denzine(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com)" <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, Saba Ashfaq <sashfaq(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "bconley(a)dominionpost.com" <bconley(a)dominionpost.com>, Amy Pratt <alpratt(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "bconley(a)dominionpost.com" <bconley(a)dominionpost.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Cc: "Misra, Ranjita" <RAMISRA(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Andrew Denny <adenny1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Samantha Shawley <sshawley(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu)" <klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Hand, Gregory" <gahand(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Pape, Olivia" <olivia.pape(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Pierskalla, Chad" <cpierska(a)wvu.edu> > > Christiaan, > > This committee is an important one. I suggest we set up a three-person committee (including at least one female) to represent walking (and probably biking--Frank, your thoughts?). We should then contact Dr. Devono's office about working together. Ella Belling is overwhelmed with the many good things she is doing but she should be appraised of the efforts of this committee. > > Further, Dr. Devono suggested you contact the MountainView Principal about purchase of a bike rack. According to him, they have monies for these resources. > > What do you think? > > Bill > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health > > Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Feel the Power of Half an Hour. > > Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South > One Medical Center Drive > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ > School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > > > From: Abildso, Christiaan > Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10:10 AM > To: Reger-Nash, Bill; Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board; Regina Mayolo; Jan Derry; Summers, Martha; Cohen, Stanley; Hartsell, Kimberly; Mike Fike; Sarah Bias; Debbie Cain; Dwight Harshbarger; Maria Smith; Stout, Margaret; George Lilley; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Bill Austin; Matt Cross; Emily Vasile; Frank McGhee; Rye, James; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Claire Chantler; Don Spencer; Damien Davis; Nutter, Roy; Bill Kawecki; Coole, Charles; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz; jingzhangaicp@gmail.com;mmccabe@cityofmorgantown.org; Jennifer; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Ryan Simonton; Jones, Emily; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com); Denzine, Gypsy; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com); Saba Ashfaq;bconley(a)dominionpost.com; Amy Pratt; Matt Cross; bconley(a)dominionpost.com > Cc: Misra, Ranjita; Andrew Denny; Samantha Shawley; Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu); Hand, Gregory; Pape, Olivia; Pierskalla, Chad > Subject: RE: Draft Pedestrian Safety Board December Minutes > > Something for those of us on campus & those that use campus infrastructure (all of us): WVU UPD goes mobile for semi-annual safety audit, turning to LiveSafe users > http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2015/12/07/wvu-upd-goes-mobile-for-semi-annual-sa… > > The virtual “safety walk,” replaces the semi-annual joint physical walk. UPD Chief Bob Roberts believes having the University’s almost 5,000-member LifeSafe community participating will result in broader coverage. “We do these twice a year, in the fall after the leaves have fallen and in the late spring once they have returned,” Roberts said. “This year we are changing the process by going electronic and including you in our walk.” > > Roberts said police are looking for such concerns as lights out, dark areas, sidewalk damage. > > “We are asking that as you go about you normal activities on campus, to take a moment and look around for these concerns or improvements that can make our campus community safer,” he said. “We are asking that you do this on the following dates: Dec. 8, 9 and 10, using your Livesafe app specifically for this project, but we ask that you report any issue as you may find them.” > LiveSafe users should go to “Report Tips,” and then use the “Repair Needed” section to report a concern or improvement, location and any identifying markings, such pole numbers for lights that are out. > Apple and Android versions of the app can be downloaded from:http://police.wvu.edu/special-services/livesafe > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor, WVU School of Public Health > Interim Co-Director, WVU Health Research Center > 304-293-5374 > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > From: Reger-Nash, Bill > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 8:35 PM > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>; Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>; Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>; Summers, Martha <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Cohen, Stanley <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Hartsell, Kimberly <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>; Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>; Abildso, Christiaan <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>; Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>; Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>; Stout, Margaret <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>; George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>; Jimmie Simmons <jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>; Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>; Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>; Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>; Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>; Rye, James <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>; Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>; Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>; Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; Nutter, Roy <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>; Coole, Charles <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz <nicolegauthierschatz(a)gmail.com>; jingzhangaicp@gmail.com;mmccabe@cityofmorgantown.org; Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com>; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Ryan Simonton <rsimonton(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Jones, Emily <Emily.Jones(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com) <pqueen(a)dominionpost.com>; Denzine, Gypsy <Gypsy.Denzine(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com) <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>; Saba Ashfaq <sashfaq(a)mix.wvu.edu>;bconley(a)dominionpost.com; Amy Pratt <alpratt(a)mix.wvu.edu>; Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>;bconley(a)dominionpost.com > Cc: Misra, Ranjita <RAMISRA(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Andrew Denny <adenny1(a)mix.wvu.edu>; Samantha Shawley <sshawley(a)mix.wvu.edu>; Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu) <klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu>; Hand, Gregory <gahand(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Pape, Olivia <olivia.pape(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Pierskalla, Chad <cpierska(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Draft Pedestrian Safety Board December Minutes > > Pedestrian Advocates. > > Following and attached are the draft December Minutes and the approved November Minutes. Dr. Devono's presentation was informative today, and for that we are grateful. His comments elucidated the need for us to work more closely with the Mon County Board of Education. > > Let me know if you have questions. > > Be well. > > Bill > > Draft December Meeting Minutes > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Public Safety Building – Training Room 1 > Monday, December 7, 4:30 – 5:30 PM > > The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developingsafe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations. > 4:30 pm Call meeting to order > I. Introductions: > a. Members: Matt Cross, George Lilley, Jimmy Simmons, Kim Hartsell, Bill Reger-Nash, Lt Matt McCabe, > b. Guests: William Blosser, Barbara Watkins, Council person Jenny Selin, Bill Austin > II. Approval of November 2, 2015 Minutes. Motion by George Lilley to accept minutes as presented. Second by Jimmie Simmons. Passed by unanimous voice vote > III. -Guest speaker Dr. Frank Devono, Superintendent, provided informative perspective on the Mon County Schools and walkability > a. The student population in Mon County is growing, Elementary school in Suncrest being expanded. > b. A CDC Study (MMWR 2005) indicated that threats of violence is not the biggest deterrent to students walking to school. Rather it is distance (61.5%), traffic related danger (30.4%), weather (18.6%), crime (11.7%), and school policy (6.0%). > c. Former Mayor Selin indicated that each and every school has housing nearby that will have young people interested in and able to walk to school. > d. The Mon County Schools currently invests $240k annually to traffic control (crossing guards). > e. Consolidated schools make commuting more difficult. However, the Board of Ed is willing to install sidewalks on their properties. > f. An interest exists in having Suncrest Primary School connect to trail, although there is a concerned about the steepness of hill going down to the trail. The School Board would want to meet ADA requirements. It is possible that if Collins Ferry Road were to be made more walkable, which might quality as an alternative route for people with disabilities. Bill Reger-Nash reported that MRTC and the Bicycle Board may have procured a grant to upgrade Collins Ferry down to the trail. > g. Chairman Cross indicated Timberline Apartments interested in accessing the trail. Dr. Devono was not aware of any overture being made to the School Board about working cooperatively to develop a trail with switchbacks behind Timberline and the Suncrest School. > h. Dr. Devono reported the Mon County Schools Clerk of Works met with Ella Belling and trails committee to discuss this linkage. > i. The Federal Department of Energy seems to own land that Collins Ferry crosses. > j. Eastwood School has $50k for infrastructure, some of which can be devoted to sidewalks. It was suggested to use the MPO engineer to assist the schools with doing an audit of the area for walking/biking. > k. Bill Austin reports that DOH is installing a sidewalk from Hartman Run Road to the Eastwood School. > l. Bill Reger-Nash suggested that a need exists for a Mon County Schools Safe Routes to Schools Committee to work on these issues. Dr. Devono indicated there is a Mon County Schools Safety Committee (one countywide and one in each school) that might serve that function. > m. Concern was expressed about parents and students willingness to walk to school. It was suggested that a social marketing campaign is an avenue to change knowledge, values, attitudes, behaviors, policies and environments. > n. Baltimore Street sidewalk needs to be addressed per Matt Cross. > > > There was time for no other reports. > > > IV. Old Business – > o Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. > o Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at(304)284-7496. > V. New Business -upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness > > Action Items: > 1. Chair Matt Cross to contact Mon County Schools about the Safety Committee to work with a Pedestrian Safety Board subcommittee on Safe Routes to Schools issues. There is a County-wide committee and each school has such a committee. > 2. Damien Davis and Chelsi Baker to send out notification to property owners about their responsibility to remove snow in winter. > > Next meeting: January 4, 2016, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm > Minutes submitted by Bill Reger-Nash on December 7, 2015 > > > > Approved November Meeting Minutes > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Public Safety Building – Training Room 1 > Monday, November 2, 2015 > > The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developingsafe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations. > 4:30 pm Call meeting to order > VI. Introductions: > a. Members: Chair Matt Cross, Dwight Harshbarger, Jimmie Simmons, Bill Reger-Nash, 6th Ward City Council Jay Redmond, George Lilley, Stan Cohen, Maria Smith, Lt Matt McCabe, Ella Belling > b. Guests: William Blosser, Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com). Ben Conley (bconley(a)dominionpost.com) of the Dominion Post, Bill Austin, > VII. Approval of October 5, 2015 Minutes. Motion by Stan Cohen, Second by. George Lilley Passed by unanimous voice vote. > VIII. -Guest speaker MainStreet Morgantown Assistant Director Barbara Watkins discussed the proposed walking map for downtown Morgantown. > a. Growing Healthy Communities Grant from Benedum and DHHR to develop safe walking routes. The goal of the grants is to promote shops, restaurants, and other businesses in the downtown. Timeline to complete material and report is May 30, 2016. > b. Focus on identifying and publicizing safe sidewalk routes within the city > c. Chair Cross reminded us all that the existing Ped Safety Plan is available on the city of Morgantown webpage:www.cityofmorgantown.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safe… . The plan details walking routes throughout the city. > d. There is a favorable increase in student housing density in the city which can ultimately alleviate traffic congestion as there is less need for private automobiles. > e. Reger-Nash pointed out that an extra 15 minutes of walking per day represents 5 lbs of fat burned in a year. > f. Matt Cross suggested that not infrequently there are sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk. When these are observed, call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at (304)284-7496. > g. Barbara Walkins reports walking 1.5 miles to work. > h. Jimmie Simmons recommends weekly community walks in the different wards/neighborhoods. There is a need for a champion to lead this effort. Pls attempt to identify anyone who might want to take on this initiative. > i. Ella Belling commented that this mapping project is a huge undertaking. Recommends a digital format as well, which Barbara indicated is contingent on funding of stage 2. > j. Matt Cross recommends identifying bus stop locations on the walking maps. > k. Jay Redmond indicated that there is city council support for sidewalks. The new User Few may be a possible funding mechanism. Suggested a clear sidewalk plan, with defined routes from each neighborhood to the downtown, would be well received by City Council. > l. Stan Cohen reported that Café Baccus offers a free snack to walkers in conjunction with the purchase of a meal. Since students are interested in service, it would be wonderful to mobilize them in this project. > m. Jimmie suggests surveying those in receipt of restaurant discounts to determine how they arrived from their home to the restaurant location. > n. Ella Belling suggested showing preliminary routes to the Ped Safety Board, which Barbara Watkins indicated is the full intent of MainStreet Morgantown. > > IX. Report > -Chair Matt Cross > · Commended Dr. Misra and Saba Ashfaq of the WVU School of Public Health for the Heads Up Campaign, which kicked off last Wednesday. > -Mountain Line Maria Smith. > · Bike Rodeo will be end of March early April indoors. > · Asset Management Plan study is underway. > · Mobility Coordinator offering travel training/inservices to community groups. > -WVU Kim Hartsell. Not present. > -Rail Trail Ella Belling. > · DOH Sabraton Road Improvements: Nov 9 is deadline for submitting Green Bag Rd (CR 857)/Route 7 improvements. > o There are currently four proposals, with two proposals that include Round-Abouts on Green Bag Road (CR 857). The others are on Sabraton Ave. and farther away from the Decker’s Creek Rail Trail crossing on Green Bag. > o Round Abouts are designed to keep vehicles moving and therefore the Green Bag Road Round Abouts will impinge on the Deckers Creek Rail Trail crossing. This will make it difficult for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the Green Bag Road. > o Consider policies for Complete Streets. > · Ella met with DOH about pedestrian and bike crossing near CVS / Golden Corral that could be done without crossing Beechurst. > · Greenspace meeting has expressed interest in the development of a crossing from White Park across Don Knotts Blvd, which is the gateway into Morgantown. > o Stan Cohen reported that Dave Harshbarger recommended a short bike/walking trail down to the traffic light. > -Greenspace Rick Landenberger. Not present. > -City Council Jay Redmond. > · Indicated that there is support among City Council for sidewalks. > · He is not sure about funds from the recently passed User Fee being used for sidewalks. > · Wants clear sidewalk improvement plan for Council to consider. > o Focus on economic development of the downtown. > -MPO Bill Austin. > · Transportation Improvement Program will be helped by pedestrian advocacy at the meetings. > · Wed 4-7 pm meeting at the Mountain Line Office to discuss Westover road and sidewalk improvements which complements the Morgantown Ped Safety Board Plan. > -City Engineer Damien Davis. Not present. > -Police Officer Lt. Matt McCabe. > -Dwight Harshbarger expressed interest in the legality and feasibility of streets without sidewalks, such as Buchannon, to having a type of bike lane painted along one side of the street for pedestrians. > · This street is the only route to the downtown from the South Hills neighborhood. Marking of share the roads. > · South Hills has no sidewalks to downtown. > X. Old Business > - Education campaign, sidewalk funding. Not addressed at the meeting. > o Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. > o Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at(304)284-7496. > XI. New Business > -Upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness, prepare discussion for school sidewalks > with Dr. Devono in December. > > Action Items: > 1. All: Identify a champion to lead weekly neighborhood 30-minute walks in Morgantown. > 2. All: Examine the Connecting Network of Sidewalks (CNS) on pages 26-28 of the attached Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Plan. > 3. All: Attend the December 7 Pedestrian Safety Board meeting. Dr. Devono will be present. Among other issues, he will discuss walking issues as they relate to the new Suncrest School along Collins Ferry Road. > 4. All: Submitting comments and suggestions to the State DOH regarding Greenbag Rd/Route 7 improvements. These are due prior to Monday, November 9. > 5. Matt Cross: To call Brent Walker of DOH about Ped Safety Board input into the DOH study of Morgantown crossing signals. > 6. All: Identify ADA issues as they relate to sidewalks in Morgantown and the surrounding communities. In the absence of explicit code, ADA concerns that are being ignored. > > Next meeting: Monday, December 7, 2015, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm > Draft Minutes submitted by Bill Reger-Nash on November 2, 2015 > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health > > Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Feel the Power of Half an Hour. > > Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South > One Medical Center Drive > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ > School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > > From: Reger-Nash, Bill > Sent: Monday, December 7, 2015 1:34 PM > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board; Regina Mayolo; Jan Derry; Summers, Martha; Cohen, Stanley; Hartsell, Kimberly; Mike Fike; Sarah Bias; Abildso, Christiaan; Debbie Cain; Dwight Harshbarger; Maria Smith; Stout, Margaret; George Lilley; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Bill Austin; Matt Cross; Emily Vasile; Frank McGhee; Rye, James; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Claire Chantler; Don Spencer; Damien Davis; Nutter, Roy; Bill Kawecki; Coole, Charles; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz; jingzhangaicp@gmail.com;mmccabe@cityofmorgantown.org; Jennifer; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Ryan Simonton; Jones, Emily; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com); Denzine, Gypsy; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com); Saba Ashfaq;bconley(a)dominionpost.com; Amy Pratt; Matt Cross > Cc: Misra, Ranjita; Andrew Denny; Samantha Shawley; Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu); Hand, Gregory; Pape, Olivia; Pierskalla, Chad; Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: REMINDER: Pedestrian Safety Board MEETING TODAY AT 4:30 PM > > Pedestrian Advocates, > > Look forward to having you with us today as we continue to work toward safer and more efficient pedestrian movement in our community. FURTHER, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Frank Devono will be present to address pedestrian issues related to the new Suncrest School. > > Public Safety Building, Training Room 1, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. > > You are encouraged to read the article about Free Range Kids, which is attached. > > Please attend if at all possible. > > Be well. > > Bill > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health > > Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Feel the Power of Half an Hour. > > Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South > One Medical Center Drive > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ > School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > > From: Reger-Nash, Bill > Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:14 PM > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board; Regina Mayolo; Jan Derry; Summers, Martha; Cohen, Stanley; Hartsell, Kimberly; Mike Fike; Sarah Bias; Abildso, Christiaan; Debbie Cain; Dwight Harshbarger; Maria Smith; Stout, Margaret; George Lilley; Chertok, Ilana; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Bill Austin; Matt Cross; Emily Vasile; Frank McGhee; Rye, James; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Claire Chantler; Don Spencer; Damien Davis; Nutter, Roy; Bill Kawecki; Coole, Charles; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz;jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com; mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Jennifer; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Ryan Simonton; Jones, Emily; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com); Denzine, Gypsy; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com); Saba Ashfaq; bconley(a)dominionpost.com; Amy Pratt > Cc: Misra, Ranjita; Andrew Denny; Samantha Shawley; Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu); Hand, Gregory; Pape, Olivia; Pierskalla, Chad; Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board December Meeting Agenda, Article on Free Range Kids > > Greetings Pedestrian Safety Board Members and Friends: > > Following is the December meeting agenda for Monday, December 7. > > This is a busy time of year, but your attendance will be appreciated. Remember that the opponents of pedestrian safety do not sleep! Attached is: > *superior format for the agenda that also includes the minutes from the November meeting > *an article by Mark Fenton about "Building a World for Free Range Kids." This is important preparation for our meeting with the Superintendent of Mon County Schools, Dr. Devono (someone should confirm our meeting with him as he is a busy man). > > December Meeting Agenda > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Public Safety Building – Training Room 1 > Monday, December 7, 4:30 – 5:30 PM > > The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developingsafe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations. > 4:30 pm Call meeting to order > I. Introductions: > a. Members: > b. Guests: > II. Approval of November 2, 2015 Minutes. > III. -Guest speaker Dr. Frank Devono, Superintendent of Mon County Schools can give us ideas on promoting walking to school (See attached article by Mark Fenton about “Building a World for Free Range Kids” > > Reports > -Mountain Line Maria Smith > -WVU Kim Hartsell > -Rail Trail Ella Belling > -Greenspace Rick Landenberger > -City Council > -MPO Bill Austin > -City Engineer Damien Davis > -Traffic Commission Matt Cross > > IV. Old Business – > Education campaign > Sidewalk funding > o Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. > o Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at(304)284-7496. > V. New Business -upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness > > Action Items: > > Next meeting: December 7, 2015, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health > > Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Feel the Power of Half an Hour. > > Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South > One Medical Center Drive > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ > School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > >

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Fwd: Draft Pedestrian Safety Board December Minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Schools Superintendent Devono addresses Ped Board on SRTS. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Reger-Nash, Bill* <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Date: Monday, December 7, 2015 Subject: Draft Pedestrian Safety Board December Minutes To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, Regina Mayolo < reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, "Summers, Martha" < msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Cohen, Stanley" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Hartsell, Kimberly" <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike < micynster(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith < mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Stout, Margaret" <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Jimmie Simmons < jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, "Rye, James" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Damien Davis < ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Nutter, Roy" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, "Coole, Charles" <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nicole Gauthier-Schatz <nicolegauthierschatz(a)gmail.com>, " jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com" <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>, " mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jennifer < jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org" < citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ryan Simonton < rsimonton(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Jones, Emily" <Emily.Jones(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com)" <pqueen(a)dominionpost.com>, "Denzine, Gypsy" <Gypsy.Denzine(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Barbara Watkins ( barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com)" <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, Saba Ashfaq < sashfaq(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "bconley(a)dominionpost.com" <bconley(a)dominionpost.com>, Amy Pratt <alpratt(a)mix.wvu.edu> Cc: "Misra, Ranjita" <RAMISRA(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Andrew Denny < adenny1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Samantha Shawley <sshawley(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Kathryn Long (klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu)" <klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Hand, Gregory" < gahand(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Pape, Olivia" <olivia.pape(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Pierskalla, Chad" <cpierska(a)wvu.edu> Pedestrian Advocates. Following and attached are the draft December Minutes and the approved November Minutes. Dr. Devono's presentation was informative today, and for that we are grateful. His comments elucidated the need for us to work more closely with the Mon County Board of Education. Let me know if you have questions. Be well. Bill *Draft December Meeting Minutes* *Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board * *Public Safety Building – Training Room 1* *Monday, December 7, 4:30 – 5:30 PM* *The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developing safe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations.* 4:30 pm Call meeting to order *I. **Introductions: * a. Members: Matt Cross, George Lilley, Jimmy Simmons, Kim Hartsell, Bill Reger-Nash, Lt Matt McCabe, b. Guests: William Blosser, Barbara Watkins, Council person Jenny Selin, Bill Austin *II. **Approval of November 2, 2015* Minutes. Motion by George Lilley to accept minutes as presented. Second by Jimmie Simmons. Passed by unanimous voice vote *III. **-**Guest speaker Dr. Frank Devono, Superintendent, **provided informative perspective on the Mon County Schools and walkability * *a. **The student population in Mon County is growing, Elementary school in Suncrest being expanded. * *b. **A CDC Study (MMWR 2005) indicated that threats of violence is not the biggest deterrent to students walking to school. Rather it is distance (61.5%), traffic related danger (30.4%), weather (18.6%), crime (11.7%), and school policy (6.0%). * *c. **Former Mayor Selin indicated that each and every school has housing nearby that will have young people interested in and able to walk to school.* *d. **The Mon County Schools currently invests $240k annually to traffic control (crossing guards). * *e. **Consolidated schools make commuting more difficult. However, the Board of Ed is willing to install sidewalks on their properties. * *f. **An interest exists in having Suncrest Primary School connect to trail, although there is a concerned about the steepness of hill going down to the trail. The School Board would want to meet ADA requirements. It is possible that if Collins Ferry Road were to be made more walkable, which might quality as an alternative route for people with disabilities. Bill Reger-Nash reported that MRTC and the Bicycle Board may have procured a grant to upgrade Collins Ferry down to the trail. * *g. **Chairman Cross indicated Timberline Apartments interested in accessing the trail. Dr. Devono was not aware of any overture being made to the School Board about working cooperatively to develop a trail with switchbacks behind Timberline and the Suncrest School. * *h. **Dr. Devono reported the Mon County Schools Clerk of Works met with Ella Belling and trails committee to discuss this linkage. * *i. **The Federal Department of Energy seems to own land that Collins Ferry crosses. * *j. **Eastwood School has $50k for infrastructure, some of which can be devoted to sidewalks. It was suggested to use the MPO engineer to assist the schools with doing an audit of the area for walking/biking. * *k. **Bill Austin reports that DOH is installing a sidewalk from Hartman Run Road to the Eastwood School. * *l. **Bill Reger-Nash suggested that a need exists for a Mon County Schools Safe Routes to Schools Committee to work on these issues. Dr. Devono indicated there is a Mon County Schools Safety Committee (one countywide and one in each school) that might serve that function. * *m. **Concern was expressed about parents and students willingness to walk to school. It was suggested that a social marketing campaign is an avenue to change knowledge, values, attitudes, behaviors, policies and environments. * *n. **Baltimore Street sidewalk needs to be addressed per Matt Cross. * *There was time for no other reports. * *IV. **Old Business – * o *Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to * http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. o *Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk*. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at (304)284-7496. *V. **New Business -upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness* *Action Items:* *1. Chair Matt Cross to contact Mon County Schools about the Safety Committee to work with a Pedestrian Safety Board subcommittee on Safe Routes to Schools issues. There is a County-wide committee and each school has such a committee. * *2. Damien Davis and Chelsi Baker to send out notification to property owners about their responsibility to remove snow in winter. * *Next meeting: January 4, 2016, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm* *Minutes submitted by Bill Reger-Nash on December 7, 2015* *Approved November Meeting Minutes* *Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board * *Public Safety Building – Training Room 1* *Monday, November 2, 2015 * *The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developing safe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations.* 4:30 pm Call meeting to order *VI. **Introductions: * a. Members: Chair Matt Cross, Dwight Harshbarger, Jimmie Simmons, Bill Reger-Nash, 6th Ward City Council Jay Redmond, George Lilley, Stan Cohen, Maria Smith, Lt Matt McCabe, Ella Belling b. Guests: William Blosser, Barbara Watkins ( barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com');>). Ben Conley (bconley(a)dominionpost.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bconley(a)dominionpost.com');>) of the Dominion Post, Bill Austin, *VII. **Approval of October 5, 2015* Minutes. Motion by Stan Cohen, Second by. George Lilley Passed by unanimous voice vote. *VIII. **-Guest speaker MainStreet Morgantown Assistant Director Barbara Watkins discussed the proposed walking map for downtown Morgantown.* a. Growing Healthy Communities Grant from Benedum and DHHR to develop safe walking routes. The goal of the grants is to promote shops, restaurants, and other businesses in the downtown. Timeline to complete material and report is May 30, 2016. b. Focus on identifying and publicizing safe sidewalk routes within the city c. Chair Cross reminded us all that the existing Ped Safety Plan is available on the city of Morgantown webpage: www.cityofmorgantown.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-board . The plan details walking routes throughout the city. d. There is a favorable increase in student housing density in the city which can ultimately alleviate traffic congestion as there is less need for private automobiles. e. Reger-Nash pointed out that an extra 15 minutes of walking per day represents 5 lbs of fat burned in a year. f. Matt Cross suggested that not infrequently there are sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk. When these are observed, call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at (304)284-7496. g. Barbara Walkins reports walking 1.5 miles to work. h. Jimmie Simmons recommends weekly community walks in the different wards/neighborhoods. There is a need for a champion to lead this effort. Pls attempt to identify anyone who might want to take on this initiative. i. Ella Belling commented that this mapping project is a huge undertaking. Recommends a digital format as well, which Barbara indicated is contingent on funding of stage 2. j. Matt Cross recommends identifying bus stop locations on the walking maps. k. Jay Redmond indicated that there is city council support for sidewalks. The new User Few may be a possible funding mechanism. Suggested a clear sidewalk plan, with defined routes from each neighborhood to the downtown, would be well received by City Council. l. Stan Cohen reported that Café Baccus offers a free snack to walkers in conjunction with the purchase of a meal. Since students are interested in service, it would be wonderful to mobilize them in this project. m. Jimmie suggests surveying those in receipt of restaurant discounts to determine how they arrived from their home to the restaurant location. n. Ella Belling suggested showing preliminary routes to the Ped Safety Board, which Barbara Watkins indicated is the full intent of MainStreet Morgantown. *IX. **Report* *-Chair Matt Cross * · Commended Dr. Misra and Saba Ashfaq of the WVU School of Public Health for the *Heads Up *Campaign, which kicked off last Wednesday. *-Mountain Line Maria Smith.* · Bike Rodeo will be end of March early April indoors. · Asset Management Plan study is underway. · Mobility Coordinator offering travel training/inservices to community groups. *-WVU Kim Hartsell. *Not present. -*Rail Trail Ella Belling.* · DOH Sabraton Road Improvements: Nov 9 is deadline for submitting Green Bag Rd (CR 857)/Route 7 improvements. o There are currently four proposals, with two proposals that include Round-Abouts on Green Bag Road (CR 857). The others are on Sabraton Ave. and farther away from the Decker’s Creek Rail Trail crossing on Green Bag. o Round Abouts are designed to keep vehicles moving and therefore the Green Bag Road Round Abouts will impinge on the Deckers Creek Rail Trail crossing. This will make it difficult for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the Green Bag Road. o Consider policies for Complete Streets. · Ella met with DOH about pedestrian and bike crossing near CVS / Golden Corral that could be done without crossing Beechurst. · Greenspace meeting has expressed interest in the development of a crossing from White Park across Don Knotts Blvd, which is the gateway into Morgantown. o Stan Cohen reported that Dave Harshbarger recommended a short bike/walking trail down to the traffic light. *-Greenspace Rick Landenberger.* Not present. *-City Council Jay Redmond.* · Indicated that there is support among City Council for sidewalks. · He is not sure about funds from the recently passed User Fee being used for sidewalks. · Wants clear sidewalk improvement plan for Council to consider. o Focus on economic development of the downtown. *-MPO Bill Austin.* · Transportation Improvement Program will be helped by pedestrian advocacy at the meetings. · Wed 4-7 pm meeting at the Mountain Line Office to discuss Westover road and sidewalk improvements which complements the Morgantown Ped Safety Board Plan. *-City Engineer Damien Davis.* Not present. *-Police Officer Lt. Matt McCabe.* *-Dwight Harshbarger* expressed interest in the legality and feasibility of streets without sidewalks, such as Buchannon, to having a type of bike lane painted along one side of the street for pedestrians. · This street is the only route to the downtown from the South Hills neighborhood. Marking of share the roads. · South Hills has no sidewalks to downtown. *X. **Old Business* - *Education campaign, sidewalk funding. *Not addressed at the meeting. o *Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to * http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. o *Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk*. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at (304)284-7496. *XI. **New Business* *-Upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness, prepare discussion for school sidewalks* * with Dr. Devono in December.* *Action Items:* *1. **All: Identify a champion to lead weekly neighborhood 30-minute walks in Morgantown. * *2. **All: Examine the Connecting Network of Sidewalks (CNS) on pages 26-28 of the attached Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Plan. * *3. **All: Attend the December 7 Pedestrian Safety Board meeting. Dr. Devono will be present. Among other issues, he will discuss walking issues as they relate to the new Suncrest School along Collins Ferry Road. * *4. **All: Submitting comments and suggestions to the State DOH regarding Greenbag Rd/Route 7 improvements. These are due prior to Monday, November 9.* *5. **Matt Cross: To call Brent Walker of DOH about Ped Safety Board input into the DOH study of Morgantown crossing signals. * *6. **All: Identify ADA issues as they relate to sidewalks in Morgantown and the surrounding communities. In the absence of explicit code, ADA concerns that are being ignored. * *Next meeting: Monday, December 7, 2015, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm* *Draft Minutes submitted by Bill Reger-Nash on November 2, 2015* Bill Reger-Nash, EdD Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. Feel the Power of Half an Hour. Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu');> Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------ *From:* Reger-Nash, Bill *Sent:* Monday, December 7, 2015 1:34 PM *To:* Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board; Regina Mayolo; Jan Derry; Summers, Martha; Cohen, Stanley; Hartsell, Kimberly; Mike Fike; Sarah Bias; Abildso, Christiaan; Debbie Cain; Dwight Harshbarger; Maria Smith; Stout, Margaret; George Lilley; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Bill Austin; Matt Cross; Emily Vasile; Frank McGhee; Rye, James; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Claire Chantler; Don Spencer; Damien Davis; Nutter, Roy; Bill Kawecki; Coole, Charles; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz; jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com');>; mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>; Jennifer; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>; Ryan Simonton; Jones, Emily; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','pqueen(a)diminionpost.com');>); Denzine, Gypsy; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com');>); Saba Ashfaq; bconley(a)dominionpost.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bconley(a)dominionpost.com');>; Amy Pratt; Matt Cross *Cc:* Misra, Ranjita; Andrew Denny; Samantha Shawley; Kathryn Long ( klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu');>); Hand, Gregory; Pape, Olivia; Pierskalla, Chad; Reger-Nash, Bill *Subject:* REMINDER: Pedestrian Safety Board MEETING TODAY AT 4:30 PM Pedestrian Advocates, Look forward to having you with us today as we continue to work toward safer and more efficient pedestrian movement in our community. FURTHER, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Frank Devono will be present to address pedestrian issues related to the new Suncrest School. Public Safety Building, Training Room 1, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. You are encouraged to read the article about Free Range Kids, which is attached. Please attend if at all possible. Be well. Bill Bill Reger-Nash, EdD Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. Feel the Power of Half an Hour. Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu');> Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------ *From:* Reger-Nash, Bill *Sent:* Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:14 PM *To:* Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board; Regina Mayolo; Jan Derry; Summers, Martha; Cohen, Stanley; Hartsell, Kimberly; Mike Fike; Sarah Bias; Abildso, Christiaan; Debbie Cain; Dwight Harshbarger; Maria Smith; Stout, Margaret; George Lilley; Chertok, Ilana; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Bill Austin; Matt Cross; Emily Vasile; Frank McGhee; Rye, James; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Claire Chantler; Don Spencer; Damien Davis; Nutter, Roy; Bill Kawecki; Coole, Charles; Nicole Gauthier-Schatz; jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com');>; mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>; Jennifer; citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>; Ryan Simonton; Jones, Emily; Pam Queen (pqueen(a)diminionpost.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','pqueen(a)diminionpost.com');>); Denzine, Gypsy; Barbara Watkins (barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com');>); Saba Ashfaq; bconley(a)dominionpost.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bconley(a)dominionpost.com');>; Amy Pratt *Cc:* Misra, Ranjita; Andrew Denny; Samantha Shawley; Kathryn Long ( klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','klong6(a)mix.wvu.edu');>); Hand, Gregory; Pape, Olivia; Pierskalla, Chad; Reger-Nash, Bill *Subject:* Pedestrian Safety Board December Meeting Agenda, Article on Free Range Kids Greetings Pedestrian Safety Board Members and Friends: Following is the December meeting agenda for Monday, December 7. This is a busy time of year, but your attendance will be appreciated. Remember that the opponents of pedestrian safety do not sleep! Attached is: *superior format for the agenda that also includes the minutes from the November meeting *an article by Mark Fenton about "*Building a World for Free Range Kids*." This is important preparation for our meeting with the Superintendent of Mon County Schools, Dr. Devono (someone should confirm our meeting with him as he is a busy man). *December Meeting Agenda* *Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board * *Public Safety Building – Training Room 1* *Monday, December 7, 4:30 – 5:30 PM* *The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board’s mission is to promote a walkable environment throughout the City by developing safe, attractive, and accessible walkways that connect neighborhoods and destinations.* 4:30 pm Call meeting to order *I. **Introductions: * a. Members: b. Guests: *II. **Approval of November 2, 2015* Minutes. *III. **-Guest speaker Dr. Frank Devono, Superintendent of Mon County Schools can give us ideas on promoting walking to school (See attached article by Mark Fenton about “Building a World for Free Range Kids” * *Reports* *-Mountain Line Maria Smith* *-WVU Kim Hartsell* *-Rail Trail Ella Belling* *-Greenspace Rick Landenberger* *-City Council* *-MPO Bill Austin* *-City Engineer Damien Davis* *-Traffic Commission Matt Cross* *IV. **Old Business – * *Education campaign * *Sidewalk funding* o *Sidewalks in need of repair: Go to * http://com3.govtsystems.com/MorgantownWV/Request/. These issues are addressed and the person expressing their concern receives a response. o *Sidewalk obstructions, such as vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk*. Call Police Chief Ed Preston’s office at (304)284-7496. *V. **New Business -upcoming seasonal snow removal awareness* *Action Items:* *Next meeting: December 7, 2015, Training Room 1, Public Safety Building, 4:30 – 5:30 pm* Bill Reger-Nash, EdD Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University School of Public Health Associate Chair, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. Feel the Power of Half an Hour. Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 Phones: Office - 304-293-0763; Cell - 304-685-6740 Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu');> Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/BillRegerNash/ School of Public Health Home Page: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Re: [Bikeboard] November Minutes! Updated December Agenda! Survey!
by Chip Wamsley 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting tonight to get some action items lined up for the start of next year! Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/2/2015 2:14:53 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] November Minutes! Updated December Agenda! Survey! Hello all! For your reference, please see the attached November minutes and a last-minute updated December agenda. Our meeting is scheduled for tomorrow 6:30pm-8:30pm in the training room of the Morgantown Public Safety building. Tonight is your last chance to participate in the parking ring prioritization survey! Tomorrow morning I will close the survey and compile the results for Chip to present to his meeting with Damien and Jeff (and Jenny?) in the afternoon. Please give your input! We only have 11 responses so far. Note: at this moment SurveyMonkey is experiencing some issues, so wait a couple hours and then click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS5K3XV Hope this email finds you all well and recovering from Thanksgiving, Drew

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Additional Rack at Oakland Hall/University Park
by Traci Knabenshue 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Hi Bike Board, Just wanted to send an update that an additional bike rack has been installed beside Oakland Hall along Oakland St. to alleviate some of the crowding of the previous rack and cut down on bikes being chained to light poles. Some BB members had discussed this location and included photos in a presentation. I've attached a photo of the rack. While it's not the inverted U design that is the WVU standard and which many of us prefer, it is there and installed! Thanks! Traci

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November Minutes! Updated December Agenda! Survey!
by Drew Gatlin 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Hello all! For your reference, please see the attached November minutes and a last-minute updated December agenda. Our meeting is scheduled for tomorrow 6:30pm-8:30pm in the training room of the Morgantown Public Safety building. Tonight is your last chance to participate in the parking ring prioritization survey! Tomorrow morning I will close the survey and compile the results for Chip to present to his meeting with Damien and Jeff (and Jenny?) in the afternoon. Please give your input! We only have 11 responses so far. Note: at this moment SurveyMonkey is experiencing some issues, so wait a couple hours and then click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS5K3XV Hope this email finds you all well and recovering from Thanksgiving, Drew

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FTR
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Here's an interesting article from NC Bike Walk about Far to the Right laws: http://www.bikewalknc.org/2015/11/the-evolution-of-stay-right-laws/?utm_cam… . It's long but worth reading if you are a cyclist. I am happy that the City of Morgantown has repealed its FTR ordinance and only hope that the state, particularly WVCC will see the light. > BikeWalk NC Recommendation on Bicycle-Specific Stay-Right Laws > There are three fundamental problems with bicycle-specific stay-right laws as they have been proposed, enacted, and revised in ways that assign bicyclists inferior rights to marked travel lanes: > > Most marked lanes are too narrow for same-lane passing to be safe. The rule and its exceptions are presented backwards. > If a stay-right law does not make it clear that it is up to the bicyclist’s judgement to decide when to operate away from the lane edge, then bicyclists who employ defensive bicycle driving techniques face constant threat of citation or harassment by less knowledgeable police officers who have different opinions of where bicyclists should ride. > If a bicycle-specific stay-right law truly allows a bicyclist discretion on where to operate in a marked lane, it is unenforceable and unnecessary. > By comparison, the generic stay-right law addresses all vehicle types and provides equitable treatment for users of marked travel lanes. This raises the question of what, if any, valid motivation exists for a bicycle-specific stay-right law. It is quite rare for bicyclists to use a full lane when the usable width of that lane is truly wide enough for safe same-lane passing and such passing would be advantageous and appropriate under the conditions present. Rather, motorist complaints about bicyclists using a full lane almost always involve narrow lanes where same-lane passing would be unsafe. Bicyclists using a full lane in daylight are rarely involved in car-bike collisions, while most motorist-overtaking collisions involve bicyclists riding at the right edge of narrow lanes. For these reasons, BikeWalk NC opposes enactment of a bicycle-specific stay-right law or modification of the state’s existing stay-right law. > Frank

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Fwd: I-79 Access Study Public Meeting December 3rd
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: I-79 Access Study Public Meeting December 3rd > Date: December 1, 2015 1:51:38 PM EST > To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "'Eldon Callen'" <eldonc(a)msn.com>, "'GM Mayor'" <gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com>, <wingsman1(a)aol.com>, <mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Ed Hawkins'" <dr.hawk(a)comcast.net>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Jennifer'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, <jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com>, "'Herman Reid'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Mike Kelly'" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)morgantownwv.gov>, <gmmanager(a)wvgranville.com>, "'Chris Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Penn, Elwood C'" <Elwood.C.Penn(a)wv.gov>, "'Tim Ball'" <tball(a)mub.org>, <jameadow(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Donald Williams'" <donald.l.williams(a)wv.gov>, "Cazzaro" <cazzaro(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'John Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'matthew'" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "'Joe Patten'" <Joe.Patten(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Clement Solomon'" <csolomon(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Daniel Kimble'" <Daniel(a)morgantownchamber.org>, <batkins(a)bowlesrice.com>, "'Staud, Amy'" <Amy.Staud(a)hdrinc.com>, <rick.colebank(a)thinkalphafirst.com>, "'Mayordave'" <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'San Bonasso'" <sgbpe(a)comcast.net> > > I understood from the State Bicycle Coordinator that the new I-79 interchange will accommodate bicycles. I'm excited to see how that is being realized and I remain interested in seeing the WVDOH's plan for supporting bicycling to and from Morgantown to the University Town Center and the surrounding area. Likewise, I will be interested in seeing the WVDOH's data and ideas for getting bicyclists across the river. > > Respectfully, > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Don't design a bridge just to handle the people you see swimming across the river - Tim Menzies > > > > > On Dec 1, 2015, at 12:44 PM, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > >> MPO Committee Members, >> >> This is a reminder that we will be holding a public meeting for the I-79 Access Study from 4 until 7 on December 3rd, at Mountain Line Transit. The purpose of the meeting is to present the findings of the existing conditions report and to ask the public about their concerns with the current operation of the roadway network. >> >> We hope you will attend this meeting and encourage others to attend the meeting. As you may recall this study potentially includes planning for an additional bridge across the Monongahela. We need public input and support to develop such a project. >> >> Respectfully, >> >> Bill Austin, AICP >> Executive Director >> Morgantown Monongalia MPO >> 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> 304-291-9571 >> 304-692-7225 Mobile >> >> It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. >> >> Charles Darwin >> >> I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. >> >> Stephen Hawking >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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Fwd: I-79 Access Study Public Meeting December 3rd
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: I-79 Access Study Public Meeting December 3rd > Date: December 1, 2015 12:44:37 PM EST > To: "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "'Eldon Callen'" <eldonc(a)msn.com>, "'GM Mayor'" <gmmayor(a)wvgranville.com>, <wingsman1(a)aol.com>, <mshamberger(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Ed Hawkins'" <dr.hawk(a)comcast.net>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Jennifer'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, <jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com>, "'Herman Reid'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Mike Kelly'" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov> > Cc: <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)morgantownwv.gov>, <gmmanager(a)wvgranville.com>, "'Chris Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Penn, Elwood C'" <Elwood.C.Penn(a)wv.gov>, "'Tim Ball'" <tball(a)mub.org>, <jameadow(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Donald Williams'" <donald.l.williams(a)wv.gov>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Cazzaro" <cazzaro(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'John Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'matthew'" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "'Joe Patten'" <Joe.Patten(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Clement Solomon'" <csolomon(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Daniel Kimble'" <Daniel(a)morgantownchamber.org>, <batkins(a)bowlesrice.com>, "'Staud, Amy'" <Amy.Staud(a)hdrinc.com>, <rick.colebank(a)thinkalphafirst.com>, "'Mayordave'" <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'San Bonasso'" <sgbpe(a)comcast.net> > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > MPO Committee Members, > > This is a reminder that we will be holding a public meeting for the I-79 Access Study from 4 until 7 on December 3rd, at Mountain Line Transit. The purpose of the meeting is to present the findings of the existing conditions report and to ask the public about their concerns with the current operation of the roadway network. > > We hope you will attend this meeting and encourage others to attend the meeting. As you may recall this study potentially includes planning for an additional bridge across the Monongahela. We need public input and support to develop such a project. > > Respectfully, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. > > Charles Darwin > > I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. > > Stephen Hawking > > > > > > >

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December Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Bicycle Board Members, At next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting, I will be presenting the Bicycle Crash Analysis that I presented to a few members of the Bicycle Board on June 4. My desired outcome for this presentation is to get Traffic Commission members to take action to reduce bicycle crashes. It would be nice to have some BB members present to back me up. Attached is a PDF of my presentation slides and the agenda for the TC meeting. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] December Meeting: Announcement and Agenda
by Chip Wamsley 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

thanks Frank and Drew ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 11/28/2015 10:54:25 AM To: "Drew Gatlin" <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] December Meeting: Announcement and Agenda Drew, Thank you for issuing the draft agenda on time! Please consider adding the following 2 items. Duration; Topic; Discussion Leader; Desired Outcome 1. 2 minutes; 12/2 Traffic Commission Meeting; Chip; Outcomes of TC meeting relevant to the BB 2. 10 minutes; Transportation Alternatives Program Intent to Apply; Derek; Plan to submit intent to apply Good luck with your exam! Frank On Nov 25, 2015, at 10:11 PM, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > Happy thanksgiving! Just a friendly reminder that our December meeting is next Thursday (the 3rd). Please see the attached proposed agenda and send any suggestions my way -- if you don't see an updated agenda sent out before Friday then please consider this the final agenda for our next meeting. > > I will be absent from this month's meeting due to a night exam; I'll see you all in January! > > -Drew > <15-12-03_Agenda.docx>_______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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December Meeting: Announcement and Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Hello all, Happy thanksgiving! Just a friendly reminder that our December meeting is next Thursday (the 3rd). Please see the attached proposed agenda and send any suggestions my way -- if you don't see an updated agenda sent out before Friday then please consider this the final agenda for our next meeting. I will be absent from this month's meeting due to a night exam; I'll see you all in January! -Drew

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Fwd: Highways Opens Online Grant Application System for Non-Traditional Transportation Projects
by Derek Springston 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Hi All BB Members, I haven't glanced at this yet, but I'm emailing it to all to get it to you ASAP. Read it over and let's decide what we want to do or if we can apply again. 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<brobertson(a)geodecisions.com>, "Scoular, R Mark" <R.Mark.Scoular(a)wv.gov>, "Sedosky, Timothy B" < Timothy.B.Sedosky(a)wv.gov>, "Williams, Liz A" <Liz.A.Williams(a)wv.gov> Everyone: The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of our online grant application system for FY 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) potential projects. For your convenience, a direct link to the page is http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn.The application process has two phases: an Intent-to-Apply (ITA) Phase and an Application Phase. All applicants must first complete and submit an online ITA for the project for which funding is sought. If the ITA is approved by the WVDOH grant staff, then the applicant will be allowed to complete and submit an online Application. No paper ITAs or Applications will be accepted. Instructions for the completion of the ITA and Application can be found at the website listed above. *There are a few notable changes this year*: 1. In the past, the majority of ITAs and Applications requested funding for a combined Design Phase and Construction Phase award, with a few applications for Right of Way Phase awards to purchase property. This year, applicants may apply for the following phases either individually or together, as follows: a. Design Phase. The applicant may apply for a Design Phase award in order to fund the full development of the design plans and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) clearance. This approach would provide the applicant with a more accurate estimate of funding needed for the Construction Phase; in addition, potential problems that may slow or even render a project infeasible could be identified during the Design Phase. This method also applies to projects in the early planning stages, i.e., those projects that are not yet mature enough in concept for Construction Phase funding to be estimated and thus awarded. Applicants whose projects are determined feasible following the Design Phase would then be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. Having full designs approved by the WVDOH would increase the likelihood of a Construction Phase award. b. Construction Phase. Should an applicant wish to design the project using the applicant’s own funds and/or staff prior to submitting the application for a Construction Phase award, this is allowable as well. This option will also improve the chances of the Application for a Construction Phase award being recommended since the design, cost estimate and materials information necessary for NEPA evaluation will be on hand, making it likely that the project could move quickly into the Construction Phase. c. Design and Construction Phases. Applicants who believe they have a project ready for development may combine Design and Construction Phase funding requests in a single Application. Previously- funded projects moving into the next phase, and projects that have already been subjected to a feasibility study are two examples of such projects. If, upon review, WVDOH staff believes that the project should be developed through the Design Phase prior to awarding Construction Phase funds, an adjusted amount of funding may be awarded to complete the Design Phase. In this case the applicant would be encouraged to apply for a Construction Phase award in a subsequent grant cycle. d. Right-of-Way Phase. Applicants wishing to secure grant funding for the purchase of a rail corridor or historic transportation facility may apply for a Design, Right of Way, and Construction Phase award in a single Application. However, due to the lengthy time to obtain a fair market value appraisal and to complete the negotiations that accompany property purchase, we encourage applicants to apply only for the initial purchase of the property, and then for Design and Construction Phase awards in subsequent grant cycles. 2. Potential projects located within Economically Distressed Areas or At-Risk Areas as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) are eligible for 100% Federal funding. Please follow the link below to see if your potential project site is located in either an Economically Distressed Area or an At-Risk Area. ARC Map: http://arcgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c2f1b23bdd894… The above changes to the TAP and RTP are further defined in the attached Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. We encourage anyone applying for a TAP or RTP award to examine the FAQ for clarification and detailed explanations of many aspects of the grant programs. The ITA Phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on January 15, 2016. The Application Phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on March 15, 2016. Please remember that as soon as your ITA is approved, you may begin work on your Application. It is possible to complete the ITA, receive approval by WVDOH grant staff, and be able to begin work on the Application shortly after the ITA submission. Please check your email and the online application system concerning your ITA/Application as it is the responsibility of the applicant to track the progress of the applicant’s own submission(s). Also, please be sure to review any email notifications as there may be suggestions from the WVDOH grant staff regarding your project’s ITA or Application. Please feel free to share this information with any interested, eligible parties. If you have any technical questions regarding the online ITA, Application, accessing the system or need assistance in getting registered, please contact Ms. Rhonda Banks at rhonda.c.banks(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9606. Should you have any questions regarding the overall TAP or RTP, please contact Mr. Ken Given at kenneth.t.given(a)wv.gov or by phone at (304) 558-9292. *Rhonda C. Banks* *Ms. Rhonda C. Banks* *Project Manager - Community Development Specialist II* *WV Dept. of Transportation, Division of Highways* *Planning Division, Grants Administration Unit* *Building 5, Room A-450* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Charleston, WV 25305* *Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov <Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov>* *Phone: (304) 558-9606 <%28304%29%20558-9606>* *Fax: (304) 558-3783 <%28304%29%20558-3783>* *This email (and attachments if any) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email and destroy all copies of the email (and attachments if any).* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Re: [Bikeboard] 9 weeks till 2016 WV Bike Summit!
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Christina, I published flyer to BikeMorgantown FB. Frank On Nov 23, 2015, at 4:52 PM, Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org> wrote: > Here is the same flyer as a jpg (easier to share on Facebook) > > Thanks! > > Christina Hunt > WV Physical Activity Network > WV Community Development Hub > 103 Adams Street, Suite 200 > Fairmont, WV 26554 > Mobile: 304.282.4441 > http://wvhub.org/ > www.facebook.com/WVPAN > > From: Kasey Russell [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 4:50 PM > To: voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com; Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>; Amanda Yager <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>; Amy Atkins <amy.d.atkins(a)wv.gov>; Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>; Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>; Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>; Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>; Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>; Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>; Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>; Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>; chip(a)wamsleycycles.com; Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>; Connie M. Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>; Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>; Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>; Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>; Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>; Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>; Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>; Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>; Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>; Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>; Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>; Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>; Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>; Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>; harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net; Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>; j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>; Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>; Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>; John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>; John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>; Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>; Laura M. Dice <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>; Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>; Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>; Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>; Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>; Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>; Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>; Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>; Patrick Donovan <pjdonovan83(a)yahoo.com>; Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>; Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>; Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>; Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>; Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>; Kent Spellman <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>; sryder(a)tgkvf.org; Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>; Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>; Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>; Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>; Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>; Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>; Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>; townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com; weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>; wrnott(a)suddenlink.net; WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > Subject: 9 weeks till 2016 WV Bike Summit! > > WV Connecting Communities supporters: The Board of Directors and I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving! > > I know many of you are out running around and getting ready for the holiday, but I have a new flier (created by Christina Hunt at the HUB) that I'm hoping you can share via Facebook and other social media with your friends and colleagues. Please find this REGISTER NOW flier attached. > > And, since we are only nine weeks away from our BIKE SUMMIT, I'd like to share a detail with you. One of our speakers, Jason Broehm, U.S. Department of Transportation, Secretary's office, has just joined the US DOT. Jason previously worked for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on their healthy communities initiative. He will share with us lessons he learned while at the CDC but also how he's incorporating his vast knowledge about active transportation systems creating healthier communities into his new role in the Secretary of Transportation's office. > > Happy Thanksgiving! > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > WVCC, Executive Director > <WVCC Bike Summit Register Now.jpg>

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Re: [Bikeboard] DOH listens
by Chip Wamsley 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Thanks for posting Frank--it makes me feel like going to the meetings and filling out the survey forms makes a difference. Folks should also know that if they miss a public meeting or don't want to fill out the survey form there they can go onto the DOH site, see the plans and fill out a form online. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 11/23/2015 10:14:20 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com" monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, "CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com" CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com Subject: [Bikeboard] DOH listens The WVDOH nixed their plans for a roundabout at Sabraton intersection because 12 of the 30 people who sent them comments "had large concerns for bicycle and pedestrian traffic". See attached article or read it on-line at http://app.dominionpost.com/morgantown/books/151123thedominionpost/index.ht… . 4ank

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DOH listens
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

The WVDOH nixed their plans for a roundabout at Sabraton intersection because 12 of the 30 people who sent them comments "had large concerns for bicycle and pedestrian traffic". See attached article or read it on-line at http://app.dominionpost.com/morgantown/books/151123thedominionpost/index.ht… . 4ank

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APBP Guidelines
by Derek Springston 19 Nov '15

19 Nov '15

Does anyone have access to this publication? Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd Edition (2010) Found here: http://www.apbp.org/?page=publications It would be helpful to have for filling out the Bicycle Friendly Community application. Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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FW: WVCC - advocate today for bike/ped funds in DOT statewide plan!!!
by Christina Hunt 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Hi all – Christiaan may have sent this to you already, but in case he didn’t, please see his message below about commenting on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan. He has included a great blurb you can easily copy and paste into the comment section. Here it is to save you from scrolling: Here’s the URL to submit comments http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/comment/draftstip… I submitted the following (see screenshot below of proof), feel free to do the same: According to 2009-2011 American Commuter Survey and the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Report System, 5.4% of all traffic fatalities in WV were pedestrians and 0.3% were bicyclists (5.7% total). Yet, only 0.7% of federal transportation dollars were used for bicycle and pedestrian projects according to FHWA Fiscal Management Information System 2009-2012 data. This is the lowest percentage of any state in the US. Thus, I ask that the WV DOT set a minimum of 5.7% of all federal funds be dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian efforts. Thank you. Today is the last day to comment! Thanks Christiaan for this persuasive ask! Thanks, Christina Christina Hunt WV Physical Activity Network WV Community Development Hub 103 Adams Street, Suite 200 Fairmont, WV 26554 Mobile: 304.282.4441 www.wvhub.org<http://www.wvhub.org/> www.facebook.com/WVPAN<http://www.facebook.com/WVPAN> From: Abildso, Christiaan [mailto:CGABILDSO@hsc.wvu.edu] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:23 AM Subject: RE: WVCC - advocate today for bike/ped funds in DOT statewide plan!!! ----- Today is the next to last day to advocate with the statewide Transportation Improvement Plan, which sets in motion the funding for DOT projects for the next 5 years! Feel free to forward this info ------------ Here’s the URL to submit comments http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/comment/draftstip… I submitted the following (see screenshot below of proof), feel free to do the same: According to 2009-2011 American Commuter Survey and the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Report System, 5.4% of all traffic fatalities in WV were pedestrians and 0.3% were bicyclists (5.7% total). Yet, only 0.7% of federal transportation dollars were used for bicycle and pedestrian projects according to FHWA Fiscal Management Information System 2009-2012 data. This is the lowest percentage of any state in the US. Thus, I ask that the WV DOT set a minimum of 5.7% of all federal funds be dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian efforts. Thank you. I have specific regional reports if you want them, or go to the bottom of the following page to look at regional reports…essentially the state: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/comment/draftstip… [cid:image001.jpg@01D12058.D448B280] Christiaan Abildso<http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zUttd3UAAAAJ>, Ph.D., MPH Assistant Professor<http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/departments/sbhs/faculty-and-staff/?UserID=…>, WVU School of Public Health Interim Co-Director, WVU Health Research Center<http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/hrc/> 304-293-5374 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Fwd: WVCC update
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC update > Date: November 17, 2015 9:24:34 AM EST > To: voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>, Amanda Yager <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>, Amy Atkins <amy.d.atkins(a)wv.gov>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>, "Connie M. Lupardus" <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pjdonovan83(a)yahoo.com>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com>, Andrew Forron <andy(a)newriverbikes.com>, josh(a)joshhughes.com > > Hello WVCC supporters: > > In ten short weeks, we will all (I hope) be attending the 2016 WV Bike Summit. We are extremely excited and proud of the program we have put together for you. Please register today at http://wvconnectingcommunities.com. You can also view the program WV Bike Summit 2016 — Charleston Marriot, January 24 & 25, 2016 by clicking on this link. Thanks to Maple Creative for keeping our website up to date!! And to the Rahall Transportation Institute for doing the Bike Summit registration. > > Please share Bike Summit links to all of your networks. We are working on some special incentives for those that register early (aside from saving money). > > I also want to be sure that all of you know that we are working on our 2016 Legislative Agenda. We are looking at a statewide implementation plan for walking and biking; flexibility for municipalities and other jurisdictions when it comes to speed limits, cross walks, etc.; and dedicated funding for bike/ped infrastructure. If you are interested in working on the agenda, please email me. We are also working with AARP on their Complete Streets Legislation that was passed a couple of years ago. > > Thanks, Kasey > > Kasey Russell > Executive Director, WVCC > 304.542.1994

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Request for Info: Cyclist-Motorist Crash, Yesterday, University Ave at Willey St.
by Drew Gatlin 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

Hello all, Had a colleague report that they happened upon the scene of what appeared to be a wreck involving someone on a bicycle and a car at the curve between the WVU downtown library and the Grind. Reported that fire/police/EMS had responded. I looked up incidents on the news but came up dry -- does anyone here know the parties involved or the aftermath? Ride safe, Drew

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Input Requested: Bicycle Parking Ring Prioritization
by Drew Gatlin 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Hello all! We are requesting your participation in a survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS5K3XV>. Please participate in the next 7 days. We will collect responses next Friday for a committee meeting but may keep the survey open until our December board meeting. We have 4-6 bicycle parking rings waiting to be installed in locations of our choice. At the board meeting last night we identified a need to prioritize our location list for installation. You'll find the list of proposed locations at that surveymonkey site -- as well as a box for "other" in case you're interested in proposing somewhere else! Notice that we have no proposals for the Evansdale area. I don't think this is intentional -- please input suggestions in the "other" box if you see a need over yonder. I have limited the survey to one response per computer with the ability to edit your responses. Please let me know if you have recommendations for different survey formats! Thanks for your time! Drew

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Warning! Dangerous pothole on Jones Ave
by Christiaan Abildso 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Friends-A nasty pothole has emerged in the downhill lane of Jones Ave at Sharon, I think. A colleague hit it the other day and wound up in the ER! Tough to see it at dusk.Riders-be careful.Damien - please help! Pics at link below. ThanksChristiaan https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B8prTIsemq4pbmxma3hEN1BnSU0/edit

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Jones Ave - beware/urgent repair needed
by Christiaan Abildso 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Friends-A nasty pothole has emerged in the downhill lane of Jones Ave at Sharon, I think. A colleague hit it the other day and wound up in the ER! Tough to see it at dusk.Riders-be careful.Damien - please help!ThanksChristiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Re: [Bikeboard] Input Requested: Bicycle Parking Ring Prioritization
by Chip Wamsley 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nThe photo out in front of the new CPAS building is ironic. Are there any "real" bike racks there? Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Christiaan Abildso" cabildso(a)yahoo.com Sent: 11/7/2015 7:09:42 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Input Requested: Bicycle Parking Ring Prioritization More creative parking images attached from Walnut PRT area, new Evansdale housing, CPASS building on Evansdale campus, and my favorite from Mountainview Elementary (where we've now had 3 bike to school days with up to 9 kids!) Were needling the school for a rack if anyone has ideas. Demand for bike parking is apparent. Thanks troops! 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Example of fundraising for bike infrastructure
by Jennifer 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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PLEASE REPLY: General Meetings: October Minutes (draft), November Agenda,
by Drew Gatlin 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Hello all, TL;DR: ---Please reply to me with 1) Your name and 2) What you perceive as your interest / position with the bicycle board (Are you a voting member of a particular ward? Ex officio representing a particular organization? Concerned, engaged citizen?) and whether you are able/willing to ramp up your involvement if you are not currently a voting or ex officio ---Read the attached procedural guidelines and come up with at least one suggested update to them (ex. changes to officers, changes to membership, redefining what constitutes a quorum, etc.) ---------------------------------- Please also see the attached October minutes. Given that they were recorded by Chip and transcribed by me, I ask those in attendance last month to review them and email me any necessary edits before we post them to the website. Also see attached November proposed agenda. It is almost identical to the October agenda. Please email me with any suggested additions or subtractions. To pursue October agenda item 8) we need to get a better hold on the current formal and informal membership. Even if it's clear that I know who you are, please respond to this email with the above requested information (in TL;DR section) To close November agenda number 9) I will send out November's agenda in multiple proposed formats. Please review these formats when you receive them before the meeting. Our next meeting is November 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm in Training room 1 of the public safety building. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions Thanks for your time! Drew

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STIP Public Hearing
by Jing Zhang 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Hi, All, The Division of Highway, in collaboration with Mountain Line Transit and the MPO, will hold a public hearing on the draft statewide transportation improvement program (FY 2016-2021). It is on Monday, November 2, 2015 in the training room of the Mountain Line Transit Authority, located at 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501. Please consider coming to this meeting. Your voice is important. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP LCI #4855 jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com (864) 207-0749 www.linkedin.com/in/jingzhangaicp " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Walk to Promote Ped Safety; 2 pm Today; Mountainlair
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

> > Saba Ashfaq invited you to Heads Up WV Pedestrian Safety Campaign for Morgantown, WV's event > Log into Facebook | Facebook > Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. > Read more... > > > > Walk to Promote Pedestrian Safety > Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00pm > Mountain Lair in Morgantown, West Virginia > > Going > > Maybe > > Can't Go > > One-Mile walk to promote pedestrian safety among young adults in Morgantown, WV. See you there! > >

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public meeting for the Westover/Granville Pedestrian Study
by Jing Zhang 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Cycling Advocates: The MPO is to host a public meeting for the Westover/Granville Pedestrian Study. The time is Wednesday, Nov 4th, 4:00PM - 7:00PM. The location is at Mountain Line Transit Authority Westover Terminal Administrative Building, 420 DuPont Rd, Westover, WV 26501. The purpose of this meetings is to identify needs for pedestrian facility improvements in the Westover and Granville area. We welcome you to come to this meeting and share your opinions. Attached is the flyer for the public meeting. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Sabraton Improvement Open House
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '15

08 Oct '15

FYI, I submitted the following comments after attending the WV 7 / CR 857 intersection improvement open house presented by WVDOH Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Marilla Park Recreation Center. > Thank you for your diligence and creativity in developing alternative improvements for the CR 857/WV 7 intersection and thank you for inviting public comments. > > Over the period 2008-2015, Morgantown Police reported 18 crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles. Two of those crashes occurred at crossings of the Deckers Creek Trail with roadways. One of those crashes occurred at the crossing of the Deckers Creek Trail with CR 857. I am happy to see a crosswalk there and a pedestrian crossing signal planned. Currently, I believe motorists and bicyclists are confused about who has the right of way in the existing crosswalk. While there exists a sign showing a pedestrian, I recommend a placard be added, "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk". > > Currently, sometimes the only opportunity to cross is when traffic is stopped and backed up by the red light. All the proposed alternatives will probably result in continuous motor vehicle flow. Therefore, the proposed pedestrian crossing signal should be more than a flashing yellow light. It should enable pedestrians and cyclists to trigger a red light. Some people will object that a red light will interrupt the smooth flow of motor vehicles. The problem with trying to cross is that the motor vehicles are going too fast. If WVDOH elects to not install a pedestrian/bicyclist activated red light, then I would recommend that the crosswalk be on a speed table (speed hump) that limits traffic speed to 10 mph and include prominent signage, "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk". > > All the alternative descriptions say, "Ten foot sidewalks plus 2' detectable wearing surface, suitable to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles". Morgantown code 373.08 (c) prohibits persons fifteen or more years of age from bicycling on sidewalks. Of the 18 crashes reported by Morgantown Police 2008-2015, 6 involved bicyclists riding on sidewalks. All alternatives should be designed so that bicyclists can travel safely in all travel lanes. This can be accomplished by limiting speed to maximum of 25- 35 mph, by ensuring that cyclists are clearly visible and that motorists are aware that bicyclists may use any lane. R4-11 signs (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) installed in accordance with the MUTCD are appropriate. > > The City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and the State of WV all have Complete Streets policies that support making the CR 857/W7 intersection as safe for bicyclists and pedestrians as for any other user. You can get project information and submit comments at http://go.wv.gov/dotcomment . Under Engineering Projects, Open and then click the Intersection Improvement WV 7 & CR 857. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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BFC Application: Meeting 2 Doodle and updates
by Drew Gatlin 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Hello all! Our first meeting went well, with Frank, Damien, Chip and Drew (me) attending on Friday. We are still looking for contributors! If you get a chance, please take a look at the application and see where you can plug in. Biggest thing to note: the *blank* application is 30 pages this year -- up from around 18 filled out and submitted in 2012. There are seven sections: Community Profile, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Planning, and Final Overview. Contributors for some of these may be more obvious than others. We would like to assign one point person for each section plus one or more for external documents (MTB volunteer community//ABRA narrative, bike plan, map, grant overviews, etc). I have volunteered to be responsible for the application overall. Please fill out the doodle for next week -- we've included (and would like to try for) a few morning and lunch options: http://doodle.com/poll/bfaazg6asd6r4f9c We're planning to meet every two weeks for at least the next month. If you see a section or some particular areas where you would like to pitch in, please reply all or directly to me! Best, Drew

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city council meeting September 29, 7 PM
by Chip Wamsley 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nFellow Cyclists, Through the leadership of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, the City of Morgantown has received a grant to put Shared Lane Markings (aka Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on select City streets. You can see the locations on maps at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0l21yql4731w3x7/SLM-BMUFL-MAP20150928.pdf?dl=0 Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm at City Hall (389 Spruce St.) the City Engineer, Damien Davis will be presenting the plan to City Council. Resistance to the plan is inevitable. Your visible presence at tomorrow's meeting as well as at a public meeting planned for later next month can help move this forward. You can view the presentation at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tta68brfnq6h620/SLM-BMUFLpresToCCCOW20150929Rev02… . Your thoughts are welcome. Chip Wamsley Chairman of Morgantown Bike Board

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Count bikes
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Sep '15

26 Sep '15

"If you need to count bicycles, we have a solution for you. Whether it's a permanent site with loops or piezoes, a temporary site with road tubes, or a manual count, our equipment makes counting bicycle traffic an accurate and efficient process in almost any situation." http://www.jamartech.com/bicyclecounting.html

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October Meeting: This Coming Thursday! Agenda Call
by Drew Gatlin 26 Sep '15

26 Sep '15

Friend of the bicycle, Our general meeting is next week on Thursday, October 1st. Please see the attached draft agenda -- we have a lot to report on from September! Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this meeting -- I have an exam from 7:00-9:00pm that night. Will someone volunteer to take minutes? If so, please email me. Agenda will be finalized by Tuesday -- please send any additions or subtractions before Tuesday morning. Best, Drew

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Fwd: WVCC Meeting October 23rd in Fayetteville
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

WVCC fall meeting in Fayetteville 10/23. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC Meeting October 23rd in Fayetteville > Date: September 25, 2015 12:14:26 PM EDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)arrowheadbikefarm.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Adam Flack <aflack1982(a)gmail.com>, Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>, Amanda Yager <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>, Amy Atkins <amy.d.atkins(a)wv.gov>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)dishmail.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)mtparty.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patricia Clay <trishcgm(a)gmail.com>, Patrick Donovan <pjdonovan83(a)yahoo.com>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com" <voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Hello WVCC Members, Supporters and Board: > Please find attached the invite letter for our fall membership meeting. We are meeting at Adventures on the Gorge on the 23rd -- we will have our board meeting, reception, dinner and a meeting to kick off the New River Gorge Trail Alliance. It will be a productive, interesting, cool meeting with good food and beautiful views!! Please share this invite with anyone you think might be interested in attending. > > If you would like to attend and need accommodations (we have a few rooms) Friday night (we do have a bike ride and walk planned for Saturday morning), please let me know right away. > > I have to let Adventures on the Gorge know how many we have attending by Oct. 16th (see invite letter for more details). They are waiving the $2500 room rental fee because the owners see the value in creating a regional trail system. > > I hope that many of you are planning to attend our meeting!! Please let me know if you have any questions. > > Thanks, Kasey > Kasey Russell > 304.542.1994

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Bike Board-- Please attend the Morgantown City Council Meeting on 9/29 6:30 pm
by Traci Knabenshue 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Hello Bike Board! As you may recall, the BB helped the city of Morgantown apply for and receive a FY14 WVDOH Transportation Alternatives grant for "Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities," which will allow the city to install sharrows and "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" (BMUFL) signs on selected corridors throughout the city. I encourage you to attend Tuesday night's City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, beginning at 7 pm, to hear City Engineer Damien Davis outline the history, rationale, and details for implementing the grant. These details have been submitted to the DOH, but the city provides some monetary matching funds and installs the sharrows and signage once it has authorization to do so. Show up to show your support for making the grant reality! The presentation is second on the agenda. Morgantown Municipal Building-389 Spruce St. Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Interim Sustainability Director, Facilities & Services 304.293.7916 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> http://wecan.wvu.edu<http://wecan.wvu.edu/> [WVU_Title_124and286]

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Highmark WV now a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business
by Derek Springston 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

BB folks, Congrats to Highmark WV! I'd like to consider talking to Fred or Highmark to see if they have any baseline and ongoing data collection to evaluate the effectiveness of their program and productivity of their program. Perhaps, if we could get that or invite them to come speak to other companies in Morgantown, maybe we could encourage some of the larger businesses here to work toward that. http://www.statejournal.com/story/30054867/highmark-offers-wellness-initiat… Thoughts? -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Another bike rack to be installed at WVU HSC!
by Christiaan Abildso 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

Some Twitter advocacy finally paying off...a 2nd bike rack will be installed at rear entrance to Health Sciences Center! Many thanks to WVU Transportation. Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nsee everyone at the pub safety bldg Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2015 3:51:04 PM To: "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Okay! Our is on for 5:30pm at the Public Safety Building. Apparently Black Bear has music starting around 6:30p. See you all soon. Thanks for your patience! Drew On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com wrote: I can be at either location. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2015 12:02:56 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 All, In proper last-minute fashion, it looks like our best availability is tonight. So far, Damien, Frank, Chip and myself are available -- we are all available from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. I'll suggest that we meet from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Locations: the training room at the public safety building is available at that time, and of course we could always meet at Black Bear. Does anyone have a preference? For anyone coming to the meeting, if you get a chance -- please review the 2012 application and comments from LAB that Frank distributed through an email on September 4th, 2015. Thanks, Drew On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com wrote: Switching email clients is not treating me well! Many apologies: The link, for the poll: http://doodle.com/poll/sgfrifkzk6nmveiu From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:33 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that aint too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal thats due on February 11th of next year. Well only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week Ive given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI can be at either location. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2015 12:02:56 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 All, In proper last-minute fashion, it looks like our best availability is tonight. So far, Damien, Frank, Chip and myself are available -- we are all available from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. I'll suggest that we meet from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Locations: the training room at the public safety building is available at that time, and of course we could always meet at Black Bear. Does anyone have a preference? For anyone coming to the meeting, if you get a chance -- please review the 2012 application and comments from LAB that Frank distributed through an email on September 4th, 2015. Thanks, Drew On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com wrote: Switching email clients is not treating me well! Many apologies: The link, for the poll: http://doodle.com/poll/sgfrifkzk6nmveiu From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:33 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that aint too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal thats due on February 11th of next year. Well only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week Ive given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I can meet either place. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Harry Grandon" Harry.Grandon(a)wpglimcher.com Sent: 9/17/2015 12:44:13 PM To: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com, "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Apologies. I have another meeting scheduled this evening. I'm on the Wine Jazz Fest board and we have our final prep meeting this evening. You're all welcome to come to the festival this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at Camp Muffly. Thanks ... HARRY GRANDON General Manager WP Glimcher - MORGANTOWN MALL 9500 Mall Road Morgantown, WV 26501 304.983.6200 harry.grandon(a)wpglimcher.com morgantownmall.com From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Drew Gatlin [johngatlin(a)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 1:03 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 All, In proper last-minute fashion, it looks like our best availability is tonight. So far, Damien, Frank, Chip and myself are available -- we are all available from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. I'll suggest that we meet from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Locations: the training room at the public safety building is available at that time, and of course we could always meet at Black Bear. Does anyone have a preference? For anyone coming to the meeting, if you get a chance -- please review the 2012 application and comments from LAB that Frank distributed through an email on September 4th, 2015. Thanks, Drew On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com wrote: Switching email clients is not treating me well! Many apologies: The link, for the poll: http://doodle.com/poll/sgfrifkzk6nmveiu From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:33 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that aint too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal thats due on February 11th of next year. Well only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week Ive given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew -- CONFIDENTIAL, PROTECTED AND NON-BINDING STATEMENT: This email and all other electronic communications from WP GLIMCHER, or any of its affiliates and their respective representatives are for informational purposes only and contains information that may be confidential, be protected by the attorney-client or other applicable privileges or constitute non-public information. No such communication is intended by the sender to constitute an electronic signature, electronic record or any agreement by the sender to conduct a transaction by electronic means. The parties do not intend to be bound by this communication or any agreement until both agree to and sign a formal written contract, and neither party may reasonably rely on any promises inconsistent with this paragraph. All pages included in this email are intended for the use of the party to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by email reply and please delete this message from your computer and destroy any copies.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Drew Gatlin 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Switching email clients is not treating me well…! Many apologies: The link, for the poll: http://doodle.com/poll/sgfrifkzk6nmveiu From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:33 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that ain’t too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal that’s due on February 11th of next year. We’ll only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week – I’ve given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally – does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew

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Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Drew Gatlin 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that ain’t too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal that’s due on February 11th of next year. We’ll only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week – I’ve given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally – does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew

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Bike to School fun today
by Christiaan Abildso 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Some pics & vids from a ride to Mountainview today: Mountainview ES Bike to School Sept 14, 2015 | | | | | | | | | | | Mountainview ES Bike to School Sept 14, 2015Mountainview ES Bike to School Sept 14, 2015 Christiaan Abildso Sep 14 | | | | View on goo.gl | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | Key quotes: "Why don't we do this every day?" and "Riding the bus is boring, I want to ride my bike" and the winner: "Can we do this again tomorrow?" We may try to organize another ride before the mornings get any colder than today (50 degrees), and hope to bring more youngsters along for the ride! Also had a nice retweet by the state superintendent of schools @mjmsuper - he completed a century ride on the Maryland Eastern Shore for his 40th (or 50th) birthday - we may have a friend in high places!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Meeting Minutes: 3rd September
by Drew Gatlin 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Hello all, Attached are the meeting minutes from 3rd September in a variety of formats for your convenience. If you don't see a format that works for you, please let me know and I will add it to my next distribution. Please reply all with any corrections or additions! Action items broken down by topic: SLM / BMUFL sign locations - Damien will get comments back regarding the proposal before next meeting - Frank, and Traci are working on a presentation to CCCOW - Jenny is will place the presentation on the agenda BFC signs - Damien will send out current and desired locations - Damien will talk to Fred before next meeting Parking rings - Damien will check with tree plan RE: Daily Grind location Bicycle locker signage - Everyone needs to review the mock-up that Damien sent over email and send any proposed changes to him BEFORE Sept 17th - Damien will install signage before Oct 1st Mon. Blvd. Climbing Lane - We are waiting to hear back from Jeff - Damien will report back on next meeting what else we need to do Minutes - Drew will reach out to Traci, Betsy, and Jing for old minutes and agendas for aggregation Administrative - Everyone will send specific suggestions regarding changing the procedural guidelines and other structural matters (e.g. updating the bike plan) to Drew for presentation at the next meeting Best, -Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: bike board meeting reminders
by Chip Wamsley 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Damien, Looks good, has both the parking authority phone and website. I think we only need to do one side as we have been placing them against the wall and they are symmetical, so even if we move them they can always have a visible side. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Damien Davis" ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 9/3/2015 8:57:38 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: bike board meeting reminders Please review text of signs. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Director of Public Works / City Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 O: 304.284.7412 C: 304.290.3460 PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov Date: September 3, 2015 at 4:38:05 PM EDT To: Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Subject: RE: bike board meeting reminders Make it up with any changes and send it back. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 O: 304.284.7412 M: 304.290.3460 F: 304.284.7409 www.morgantownwv.gov PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov From: Chip Wamsley [mailto:chip@wamsleycycles.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:30 AM To: Damien Davis ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov Subject: bike board meeting reminders Hey Damien, Don't forget to check on the bike locker sign artwork, and if it would be possible to do a bike ring up by the daily grind. Thanks, Chip

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Bike Board site updates
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Okay. Drew is going to get me an updated list of the members- http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php We never posted the minutes on the site, but the reports to the Traffic Commisioner had been, someone get these to me and I will update them- http://bikemorgantown.com/tc_reports.php We could put a link to the city's page where the minutes are as well. The Commuter Map needs redone, google changed the way they do things- http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php That's more than a start. Lots more *could* be added, if someone has News or Articles to share...

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BMUFL
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs better than Share the Lane signs. STR signs no better than no signs. http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/better-road-signs-could-s… This 2-minute clip could be used to educate our traffic officials. Frank

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2012 BFC application and feedback
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

At this past Thursday's BB meeting, I promised to send our 2012 application and LAB's feedback. They are attached to this message. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: Bike Board site updates
by Drew Gatlin 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

Meant to send the email below to everyone! Also, I errantly listed “Morgantown Planning Office” instead of “Metropolitan Planning Office” next to Jing’s name in the Ex-Officio section. Best, Drew From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 3:56 PM To: Gunnar Shogren Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Bike Board site updates All, Here’s a list of updated voting and ex-officio members. If anyone sees discrepancies, please speak up! Emily Vasile, we decided last night that we’d like to keep you as a voting member as long as you wish to stay on. This leaves us with vacancies from 3rd and 4th wards, as well as one from greater Morgantown, WVU cycling clubs, and a youth member (there’s no longer a youth commission, so this is somewhat undefined). Gunnar, seems like you’re our webmaster – does that sound accurate? o Voting Members (12) • Chip Wamsley (Greater Morgantown) – Chair • John Gatlin (1st Ward) – Secretary • Gunnar Shogren (5th Ward) – Webmaster • Derek Springston (1st Ward) • Emily Vasile (2nd Ward) • Frank Gmeindl (6th Ward) • Marilyn Newcome (7th Ward) • Jonathan Rosenbaum (7th Ward) • Jonathan Nellis (Greater Morgantown) • Harry Grandon (Greater Morgantown) • Jing Zhang (Greater Morgantown) • Traci Knabenshue (WVU Office of Sustainability) o Ex-Officio (6) • Damien Davis (City Engineering) • Jenny Selin (City of Morgantown) • David Bruffy (Mountain Line Transit Authority) • Jing Zhang (Morgantown Planning Office) • 1st Sgt. Matt McCabe (Morgantown Police) • Sam Stone (Legal) • Christiaan Abildso (Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board) o Vacant, Voting (5) • Greater Morgantown (1) • 3rd Ward • 4th Ward • Youth Member • WVU Cycling o Vacant, Ex-Officio (2) • BOPARC • WVU DOT/Parking Also, Gunnar, a link on our page pointing to the minutes on the city’s page sounds like a good idea to me. Finally, regarding the google maps issues – if anyone is familiar with the new embedding process it looks like we need to update either our KML content or use a new version of Maps: While using Google Maps, you might have received a notification saying "Some custom on-map content could not be displayed." That’s because a certain type of content isn’t available anymore in the classic version of Google Maps or in maps embedded on other websites from the classic version of Maps. The content type that’s no longer available is KML, the file format Google Earth uses for the exchange of geographic information. If you're the owner of a custom map with KML content, you need to update your content. Or, you can import your KML content into My Maps. Best, Drew (John) Gatlin From: Gunnar Shogren Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 1:41 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Board site updates Okay. Drew is going to get me an updated list of the members- http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php We never posted the minutes on the site, but the reports to the Traffic Commisioner had been, someone get these to me and I will update them- http://bikemorgantown.com/tc_reports.php We could put a link to the city's page where the minutes are as well. The Commuter Map needs redone, google changed the way they do things- http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php That's more than a start. Lots more *could* be added, if someone has News or Articles to share... _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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In the news: Three selected to bicycle board
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

I was delighted to observe that the Bicycle Board got some publicity today in the Dominion Post in the Local section titled "Three selected to bicycle board". I have attached the relevant pages from the newspaper. -Jonathan

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July Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Bicycle Board Members, The July Bicycle Board Meeting is scheduled on 6:30 PM, July 2. Please confirm your attendance by tomorrow noon (July 2). If we won't have a quorum, the meeting will be cancelled. The tentative agenda items are: * Update from the grant application committee * Bicycle sharrow implantation plan * New member recruitment Thanks, Chip Wamsley, Chair

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University Avenue Complete Streets Plan
by Jennifer 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Photos from September 1, 2015 public meeting Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Fwd: bike board meeting reminders
by Damien Davis 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Please review text of signs. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Director of Public Works / City Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 O: 304.284.7412 C: 304.290.3460 PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov> Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov>> Date: September 3, 2015 at 4:38:05 PM EDT To: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com<mailto:chip@wamsleycycles.com>> Subject: RE: bike board meeting reminders Make it up with any changes and send it back. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 O: 304.284.7412 M: 304.290.3460 F: 304.284.7409 www.morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantownwv.gov> PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov> From: Chip Wamsley [mailto:chip@wamsleycycles.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:30 AM To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov>> Subject: bike board meeting reminders Hey Damien, Don't forget to check on the bike locker sign artwork, and if it would be possible to do a bike ring up by the daily grind. Thanks, Chip

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New Study Confirms: “Share The Road” Is a Problem ...
by Drew Gatlin 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Please excuse the sensationalism, but has anyone seen this recent article or the associated study? Interesting data, for sure. http://www.bikede.org/2015/08/29/share-the-road-is-a-problem/ Here's the NCSU report:http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.013… Best,Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sep. 3rd Call for Agenda Items; Minutes from Aug. 6th Review
by Drew Gatlin 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

All, The updated agenda for Thursday's meeting at 6:30pm is below. If your name is listed after a topic, that means you are the leader on said topic -- if you've been assigned a topic and cannot make the meeting please send a reply all and give us a heads up. Thanks! Drew 1. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Damien; Status and next step. 2. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Derek; Plan for completing location plan to use funds that we haven't allocated yet. 3. BFC signs; Damien; Installation commitment date for signs that haven't been installed yet. 4. Bicycle parking rings; Damien; Installation date for rings that remain to be installed including those that were removed in recent construction. 5. Bicycle locker signage; Chip; Installation commitment date. 6. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane; Damien; Installation date commitment. 7. BFC award; Chip; Plan for renewal. 8. Minutes; Drew; Desired template // Plan for aggregation of old minutes and website posting 9. Bicycle Board Reorganization/Procedural Guideline amendments; Drew; Plan for defining current committees // Redefining what constitutes a quorum // Voting on noncontroversial items // Ex-officio member definition updates // Spread of desired members across city neighborhoods On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > > > Barring any objections, I am your new secretary! Attached are the > unformatted, draft minutes from our meeting on August 6th. I will attempt > to edit them into a more familiar format before we post them to the > website, but I figured it would be best for everyone to have them sooner > rather than later. > > > > What I remember to be the *action items* are below: > > · Current members – *Andrew Walker*, *Colin Dierman*, and *Emily > Vasile* should indicate their desired status as voting members > > · Bicycle Friendly Community Award – Application deadline *11 > February 2016* > > · Bicycle Locker Signage – *Who *has the file? *Chip* will talk > to Tom Arnold regarding the new location for the locker > > · Mon. Blvd Climbing Lane – *Jing* will clarify DOH’s position; *Drew > and Jonathan Nellis* will attempt to drum up support at WVU > > · Confident City Cycling Courses – *Jing* is heading up the > compilation of two lists à potential instructors and newbies to cycling. > *Everyone* should send any potential candidates for these classes to him. > > · SLM / BMUFL – *Damien and Derek* will work together to allocate > all funds and complete the plan > > · Parking Rings – *Damien* may know what happened to the one that > is missing from recent construction and will be the one to decide on > installation date for remaining rings (3) > > > > Finally, if there are any more agenda items you can identify, please send > them to me before the end of the day and I will send out a finalized agenda > for next week. Below is what has been proposed so far: > > > > 1. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Damien; Status and next step. > > 2. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Derek; Plan for completing location > plan to use funds that we haven't allocated yet. > > 3. BFC signs; Damien; Installation commitment date for signs that > haven't been installed yet. > > 4. Bicycle parking rings; Damien; Installation date for rings that > remain to be installed including those that were removed in recent > construction. > > 5. Bicycle locker signage; Chip; Installation commitment date. > > 6. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane; Damien; Installation > date commitment. > > 7. BFC award; Chip; Plan for renewal. > > 8. Minutes; Drew; Desired template // Plan for aggregation of old > minutes and website posting > > > > Thanks for your time! > > Drew >

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University Av. Corridor Study Open House 8/31 & 9/1
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Please see attached flyer. The University Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Study Open House will be August 31 and September 1 10 am - 3 pm in the Mountainlair Gold Ballroom. If cyclists are going to be accommodated in the corridor, cyclists will have to show up and tell the MPO, WVU, WVDOH and contractor what we need. You can be sure motorists, real estate developers and business people will be there to get their needs met.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sep. 3rd Call for Agenda Items; Minutes from Aug. 6th Review
by Jing Zhang 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Nice job. Thanks. Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Drew Gatlin Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 11:26 AM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Sep. 3rd Call for Agenda Items; Minutes from Aug. 6th Review Hello all, Barring any objections, I am your new secretary! Attached are the unformatted, draft minutes from our meeting on August 6th. I will attempt to edit them into a more familiar format before we post them to the website, but I figured it would be best for everyone to have them sooner rather than later. What I remember to be the action items are below: * Current members – Andrew Walker, Colin Dierman, and Emily Vasile should indicate their desired status as voting members * Bicycle Friendly Community Award – Application deadline 11 February 2016 * Bicycle Locker Signage – Who has the file? Chip will talk to Tom Arnold regarding the new location for the locker * Mon. Blvd Climbing Lane – Jing will clarify DOH’s position; Drew and Jonathan Nellis will attempt to drum up support at WVU * Confident City Cycling Courses – Jing is heading up the compilation of two lists --> potential instructors and newbies to cycling. Everyone should send any potential candidates for these classes to him. * SLM / BMUFL – Damien and Derek will work together to allocate all funds and complete the plan * Parking Rings – Damien may know what happened to the one that is missing from recent construction and will be the one to decide on installation date for remaining rings (3) Finally, if there are any more agenda items you can identify, please send them to me before the end of the day and I will send out a finalized agenda for next week. Below is what has been proposed so far: 1. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Damien; Status and next step. 2. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Derek; Plan for completing location plan to use funds that we haven't allocated yet. 3. BFC signs; Damien; Installation commitment date for signs that haven't been installed yet. 4. Bicycle parking rings; Damien; Installation date for rings that remain to be installed including those that were removed in recent construction. 5. Bicycle locker signage; Chip; Installation commitment date. 6. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane; Damien; Installation date commitment. 7. BFC award; Chip; Plan for renewal. 8. Minutes; Drew; Desired template // Plan for aggregation of old minutes and website posting Thanks for your time! Drew

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Fwd: WVCC August Update
by BikeMorgantown 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC August Update > Date: August 19, 2015 8:51:59 AM EDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)arrowheadbikefarm.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>, Amanda Yager <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>, amy.d.atkins(a)wv.gov, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>, Morgantown Monongalia MPO <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Mike Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, PJ <pjdonovan83(a)yahoo.com>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, "Eca3@Suddenlinkmail. Com" <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com, Brian Weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > > > > WVCC Member Update > > August 18, 2015 > > We have momentum!! Can you feel it? Attitudes towards cycling and walking are changing. From Charleston to Matewan, communities are talking about ways to make their communities more cycling and walking friendly. What’s really neat is that local governments are listening. They are acting and implementing! If you see momentum in your community, please send me your story. > > WVCC has been very busy and will be even busier this fall and into 2016. Take a look and mark your calendars. > > Board of Directors Conference Call – August 27th at 4 p.m. (Let me know if you would like to join this call) > > Fall Membership Meeting – October 23 in Fayetteville. We will begin with a board meeting at 4 p.m. on the Class VI property. A reception will begin at 5:30, followed by a dinner meeting and presentations from several local groups working to connect Beckley to Summersville. It’s all about Connecting Communities. I’ll send a follow up email later but ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend this exciting event. Bill Wells, WVCC Board Member, has offered to house as many of us as he can. Bill is also working with the local bike clubs, and we will have a bike ride Saturday morning. I’ll be walking the proposed Fayetteville loop for those that would prefer to hike instead of bike. > > WV Bike Summit – January 24 and 25 at the Marriott Town Center, Charleston. See the attached Save the Date document for more information, and please forward it to your contact lists. If you are interested in serving on the Summit Planning Committee or have a great idea for a speaker or would like to exhibit or sponsor, please contact me immediately. Registration is open at wvconnectingcommunities.com so register today! > > Thanks so much to our planning committee: Tom Smith, Federal Highway Administration; Perry Keller, WV DOH; Dennis Strawn, WVCC; Jeff Ball, ACE; Frank Gmeidl, Morgantown Bicycle Board; Amanda Payne, Bethany Williams and Emily Hagan, Rahall Transportation Institute; Christina Hunt, WV HUB; Gail Pitchford, former WVCC Board Member; Samantha Carney, Charleston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau; Will Miller, WV Tourism Commission; and Laura Dice, KEYS for Healthy Kids. And, thanks to our partners: Federal Highway Administration, City of Charleston, Rahall Transportation Institute, Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Morgantown MPO, Region 5 MPO, ACE Cycling, WV Citizen Action Group, Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle MPO, and the WV Department of Highways. > > Why WVCC? Because we need policies in WV, from Congress to small towns and from schools to businesses, that allow for more people to be able to ride their bike or walk to work, school, to run errands or for better health and fitness. We are your voice at all levels of government, media, and public. Our cycling safety campaign was a huge success – billboards are still up in the Kanawha Valley. We just got two new boxes of Give Em Three stickers. Let me know if you want to hand them out in your community. > > > > > Speaking of being your voice at different levels of government – Dennis Strawn, President of WVCC, and I are both presenting at the WV DOT’s planning conference in September. My talk is about what communities across the state and country are doing to enhance cycling and walking. I will also mention possible projects (projects citizens would like to see happen). Dennis will be presenting on Charleston’s new bike plan. I am planning to use your stories (see below) for my presentation. > > State of Cycling and Walking in West Virginia – I’m still working on this report. Morgantown so far is the winner with page after page of successes. Please, please, please send me a success, no matter how small, from your community or one that you happen to know about from anywhere in the state. Were you able to get some paint down on a road to better mark a cross walk? Were you able to organize a bike ride on National Bike to Work Day or some other occasion? Thanks so much to all that have sent me stories. I also need pictures. In fact, you can just send photos with a sentence or two description. > > Thanks everyone. Hope to hear from you soon. > > Kasey > > Kasey Russell, Executive Director, WVCC > > 304.542.1994 >

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Fwd: MBB GIS
by Derek Springston 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

Hi folks, I've been talking with Chet Parsons lately, who has been involved with the Bike Board previously (as a Member?), and I would like to deliver our Bike Board Route mapping files, so he can take a look at them to help with a potential GIS analysis and suitability project he's pursuing through work that may also lead to a mobile app. He stated that if the project is landed and a mobile app is developed, he'd love to try to bring that back to Morgantown and evaluate it's functionality here. I hope what I can dig up will be valuable for him. *Does anyone have any concerns about delivering the Bike Route data to him?* *I only see a win-win situation with a potential synergistic effect,* and it's also got my gears turning a bit for some things I've been thinking about for a while. Thanks, ~Derek --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 1:46 PM Subject: MBB GIS To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Hey Derek! Hope things are well and you're having a good summer. I'm just beginning to think about a framework for establishing bike routes for a project at work and was trying to remember if the Bike Board came up with any criteria when we put together the mapping. I know it was loosely based on old paper maps that someone sketched out. I'd like to end up with some kind of a matrix that can be used to classify different corridors based on how friendly or un-friendly they are to bike use and eventually come up with a recommendation for bike routes. Any ideas would be appreciated! Chet -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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Reminder of Today's Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Hi, Bicycle Board Member, The August Bicycle Board Meeting will be held today at 6:30 PM in the Training Room of the Morgantown Public Safety Building. Agenda items are: Suggested topics; discussion leader; desired outcome: 1. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Damien; Status and next step. 2. SLM / BMUFL sign locations; Derek; Plan for completing location plan to use funds that we haven't allocated yet. 3, BFC signs; Damien; Installation commitment date for signs that haven't been installed yet. 4. Bicycle parking rings; Damien; Installation date for rings that remain to be installed including those that were removed in recent construction. 5. Bicycle locker signage; Chip; Installation commitment date. 6. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane; Damien; Installation date commitment. 7. BFC award; Chip; Plan for renewal. 8. Confident Cycling Courses (Traffic Skill 101); Jing; status update and identify population in need for cycling classes. 9. Bicycle Board email list update; Jing; identify actions to improve email communication. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing on behalf of Chip Wamsley. Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Meeting tomorrow
by Drew Gatlin 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Hello all, Just wanting to confirm that our meeting tomorrow is still on schedule. If so, can we get an agenda sent out prior to the meeting? Best,Drew

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Fwd: ENEWS: July 15, 2015
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Cool photo. Have you submitted your suggestions for improving the University Av. corridor? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: MOUNTAINEER ENEWS <enews(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: ENEWS: July 15, 2015 > Date: July 15, 2015 8:45:57 AM EDT > To: Frank <fdgmeindl(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Reply-To: MOUNTAINEER ENEWS <enews(a)mail.wvu.edu> > > Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. > > TOP STORY > > Suggestions sought to improve University Avenue > The Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking ideas for improving the University Avenue corridor. The goal is to create a vision for a corridor which provides superior connectivity to every type of user. All residents and students are invited to submit comments at the link above. > > NEWS FEATURES > Distinguished Alumnus named to Popular Science list > Eric Loth, a 2008 inductee into the University’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni of Aerospace Engineering, has been named to the “Popular Science” list of 12 “brilliant minds behind the new energy revolution” for his work in wind energy. > Institute for Labor Studies and Research awarded grant for innovative labor history project > Unionized bricklayers across North America will soon learn the history behind contemporary challenges facing them as union members, craft workers, employees and citizens, thanks in part to the University's Institute for Labor Studies and Research. > New disc golf course to open at Jackson's Mill > A new disc golf course at Jackson’s Mill will allow 4-H’ers and visitors to experience the sport while learning about diabetes education, thanks to a partnership with Novo Nordisk. The course is the first of its kind on the Jackson’s Mill campus and will be used, in part, to help teach 4-H’ers and the public about diabetes and the impact that physical activity can have on improving health. > CLIMB HIGHER > Read about WVU staff and faculty members who have been recognized for going the extra mile. Click here to read about this week's honorees. > HEALTHCARE > Nursing leader tapped to head faculty practice and community engagement efforts at School of Nursing > Experienced nurse practitioner and business professional Dr. Toni DiChiacchio has been named assistant dean for the School of Nursing’s faculty practice and community engagement. > Marsh appoints three to new leadership roles in the School of Medicine > Jeffrey Coben, M.D., has been named vice dean for operations, in addition to his role as associate vice president for clinical innovations, planning and operations for the Health Sciences Center. Laura F. Gibson, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for research, in addition to her role as senior associate vice president for health sciences research and graduate education. Mary Beth Mandich, P.T., Ph.D., has been named vice dean for professional programs. > ATHLETICS > 2015 football poster revealed > Kickoff of the 2015 Mountaineer football season is less than two months away. West Virginia tees it up for the first time on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. This week, the athletic department released the 2015 football schedule poster that will be distributed to Mountaineer fans throughout the fall. Fans can pick up their own copy of the poster at Mountaineer Fan Day in August. > Kwiatkoski named to Lombardi Award watch list > Redshirt senior linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski has been named as one of 145 players from across the nation to the 2015 Rotary Lombardi Award as announced, Tuesday (July 14), by the Rotary Lombardi Award Committee. > EVENTS > Some African-American Arts & Heritage Academy events moved to new locations on campus > Several events of the African-American Arts & Heritage Academy, going on now at the University, have been moved from the Gladys G. Davis Theatre at the Creative Arts Center due to problems with air conditioning. The updated schedule has moved today's (July 15) performance of "Voices from the Earth" from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to 334 Percival Hall. The AAAHA Annual Talent Show at 9 p.m. is also being held in 334 Percival Hall. The Music Therapy Master Class is being held Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in 339 Percival Hall. Saturday's Annual AAAHA Student Showcase from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will be held in the Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair. For additional information, contact Jacqueline Dooley at 304.293.3875 or Jacqueline.Dooley(a)mail.wvu.edu. > Mountainlair to host blood drive > The Mountainlair is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive today (July 15), as part of its summer programming events. The blood drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, located on the second floor. Eligible donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have given whole blood in the past 56 days, or a double red cell donation in the last 112 days. Donors are encouraged to register to donate beforehand at the link above, however, walk-in appointments are available. For more information, please contact Sonja Wilson, at 304.293.2702 or Sonja.Wilson(a)mail.wvu.edu. > Pink Party fundraiser to benefit Bonnie’s Bus > The 2015 Pink Party to benefit the Bonnie Wells Wilson Mobile Mammography Program will be held at Bartini in Morgantown on Aug. 3. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. All net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Bonnie’s Bus, the University's mobile digital mammography unit that travels across West Virginia, offering screening mammograms. Tickets are $75 for general admission (if purchased in advance), $80 at the door. VIP tickets are $95. For details, contact Sara Jane Gainor at 304.293.2370 or email sgainor(a)hsc.wvu.edu. > Submit a Climb Higher Candidate > Submit to Mountaineer ENEWS Stay Connected View Online Unsubscribe > > For questions about subscribing to E-News, email ur(a)mail.wvu.edu > > ENEWS guidelines are available at http://intranet.wvu.edu > > Get today's WVU and higher education news headlines on WVUToday > > > Copyright © 2015 West Virginia University, All rights reserved. > You have been added to this list because you are an affiliate of WVU. > > Our mailing address is: > West Virginia University > PO Box 6201 > Morgantown, WV 26506 > > Add us to your address book

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Updates
by Gunnar Shogren 13 Jul '15

13 Jul '15

Long time no see. Glad to see that things are happening. And in that vein, hows about we update some of the info on the web site? http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php Someone want to give me an updated list of folks, their precincts, and/or positions? http://bikemorgantown.com/bikelaw.php Yes, Morgantown fiddled with their listing for law stuff, so I need to see if it can get linked... again. http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php Guess google no longer likes their own KML files. Anyone try to update this, or have any other idea? Any thing else? Let me know... Ride on.

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Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions Page
by Drew Gatlin 13 Jul '15

13 Jul '15

All, A city resident posted a link in a neighborhood association group to a page on the city website <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/vacancies-on-city-boards-and-commissions/>. This page lists current boards and commissions that are seeking members to fill out their respective boards. As soon as we get a specific handle on our board deficiencies perhaps it would be helpful to our recruiting efforts if our board was also listed on this page? Regarding those specific deficiencies, how is our audit of active board members coming along? Is there anything to be done in that regard from this mailing list? Best, Drew Gatlin

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Fwd: University Avenue Steering Committee Meeting Date
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Please note that the message I'm forwarding is addressed to the University Avenue Steering Committee so it is FYI only. It's about scheduling a future meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: University Avenue Steering Committee Meeting Date > Date: July 9, 2015 1:11:47 PM EDT > To: "'Jennifer'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "'Commissioner Callen'" <eldonc(a)msn.com>, "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "'Frank Scafella'" <fscafella(a)sunnysideupwv.org>, "'Ron Justice'" <ron.justice(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Clement Solomon'" <csolomon(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov>, <Matthew.Latimer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <john.thompson(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Daniel Kimble'" <Daniel(a)morgantownchamber.org>, "'Rutkowski, Mike'" <Mike.Rutkowski(a)stantec.com>, "'Aldridge, Brian'" <Brian.Aldridge(a)stantec.com>, "'Penn, Elwood C'" <Elwood.C.Penn(a)wv.gov>, <martishamberger(a)comcast.net>, "'Matt Cross'" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > > > University Avenue Steering Committee Members, > > We are in the process of scheduling the next University Avenue Complete Streets Steering Committee Meeting, the Design Workshop for the Study and a growth mapping exercise. We are proposing to hold the meetings either August 26th-27th or August 31st-September 1st. We would appreciate your feedback on which dates would be good for you and which dates you feel will help us maximize participation. > > Please let me know your preference by responding to this email by close of business Tuesday July 14th so we can schedule these meetings. > > A description of the meetings follows: > > Day One > > -Open Design Workshop 10 AM-7 PM This session will be open for the public and Steering Committee members to meet with the consultants to discuss concerns with the corridor and specific locations. This session will include the development of preliminary graphics for the corridor. > > Day Two > > -Open Design Workshop 8 AM-11:30 AM-Continuation of previous session for Steering Committee members and the Public. > > -Growth Mapping Meeting 1 PM-3PM-Members of the development community, City Staff, WVU Staff, and others as appropriate, meet to provide the consultants with insight into planned growth in the area. > > -Steering Committee Meeting 5:30 PM-7 PM-Update on information gathered at Walkabout and 1 on 1’s, Project Schedule, and information gathered during the Design Workshop. > > Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please let me know of your preference for the meeting dates at your earliest convenience. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. > > Charles Darwin > > I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. > > Stephen Hawking > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: DOH, Morgantown, WVU, boulevard rocks
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: DOH, Morgantown, WVU, boulevard rocks > Date: July 9, 2015 5:52:12 AM EDT > To: Austin Bill <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Gordon Gee <gordon.gee(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Justice Ron <rjustice(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Shamberger Marti <martishamberger(a)comcast.net>, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)morgantownwv.gov>, Randy Hudak <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Gmeindl Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Here is an opportunity to get ahead of a problem, I believe we need: > > 1) More concrete barriers at the bottom of the hill to prevent rocks from rolling on the pavement > > 2) Bank stabilization (wire mesh or other techniques) in two places on the hillside behind the WVU greenhouse. Many areas of hillside are stabilized by vegetation and may not require a man-made fix. > > I am not an engineer, but it looks like an issue that requires a short and long-term plan. A perfect Town-Gown opportunity. > > What are the steps and agreements that need to be in place to do this? > > ****A perfect project to take care of very soon, particularly step 1. > > This part of the boulevard is on the Morgantown Marathon route (September 2015) and also is the site of the agreed upon (WVU, DOH, Morgantown) designated bicycle climbing lane up the boulevard. > > Currently, cars, pedestrians and bicyclists travel this route every day. > > The Marathon is coming up this September. We need the bicycle climbing lane installed this year to keep our status as a Bronze level bicycling community, the only one in the state. > > This is a mutual problem--we need to fast track the short term solution and get going on the long term solution. > > > > > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569

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Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing lane
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Fouad resists installing the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing lane because a falling rock might hit a cyclist. Attached are two photos of Huntington bike lanes that were installed in the door zone. The probability of a cyclist getting hit in these door zone bike lanes by an opening vehicle door is much higher than a cyclist riding up Mon Blvd. getting hit by a rock and yet, WVDOH must have approved these DZBLs if not actually installed them. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Where there's a will, there's a way

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Transportation Alternatives Map Updates Meeting - Doodle Poll
by Derek Springston 29 Jun '15

29 Jun '15

Hey folks, I thought we had a productive meeting regarding the WVDOH TAP Scope of Work last week. As we stated in the meeting, we plan to get the WVDOH an updated map with reviewed and updated SLM/Sign/Bus Shelter locations within 1 month, which would be by July 16th. I propose that we do our best to meet this week to: - review our locations, - determine feasibility/appropriateness of each, - add new locations in place of removed locations, - and determine when and how we'll visit the locations for final inclusion on map. Please fill out Doodle poll ASAP, so we can schedule our meeting hopefully later this week. http://doodle.com/tx54qr35vrk4eyvp Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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BMUFL
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Hi Derek, After yesterday's meeting with WVDOT, I've been reminiscing about all the work we've done to get to this point where we might actually get the sharrows and BMUFL signs on the roads and I want to congratulate YOU for getting us here. I wonder if anyone realizes the amount of painstaking and perfectionist work you put into getting every sharrow and sign in the right place on all those maps and then creating all those individual location drawings and then revising them after the BB reviewed them. Then, you took the initiative to write the grant proposal and to coordinate the BB members and David Bruffy and the folks at WVDOT to create a winning proposal. Your initiative, knowledge, persistence and obsession with detail brought us to this success and I for one congratulate you! Frank

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Improve University Avenue corridor
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jun '15

23 Jun '15

If you have ideas for improving the University Avenue corridor, please go to http://universityavenuecorridor.mindmixer.com/topics/all create an account, mark up the map and describe your ideas. The Morgantown Monongalia MPO in cooperation with the City of Morgantown and WVU, has initiated the University Avenue Complete Streets corridor study (from WV 7 (Don Knotts Blvd.) to WV 705 (Patteson Dr.)). The purpose of this study is to look at physical improvements to this important corridor including Complete Streets applications, economic development, intersection laneage, safety and multimodal improvements. The corridor width extends down to Beechurst and up to the top of Wiles Hill. The contractor performing the study is very bicycling friendly and bicycling knowledgeable. In fact, one of the project managers is a Master League Cycling Instructor who co-founded the organization BikeSmart-GrowSmart and has taught hundreds of people to ride safely in traffic. Bicyclists had a major impact on the Green Bag Rd. redesign because more cyclists than others, e.g. truckers, businesses, residents showed up for the public meetings and showed the MPO what needs to be done to make it better accommodate bicyclists. We can do the same on the University Avenue corridor. There will be public meetings in Sept-Oct. Let's get our ideas submitted so they'll be considered by the MPO, City, contractor and the public. 4ank

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Positive Spin Celebration Schedule - June 28
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Attached is the schedule for Positive Spin's 10th Anniversary and Annual Meeting on June 28th. Please disperse to other interested parties. There are many on this list who probably don't know this, but the Green Space Coalition is back in action after a 10 year break. Many stakeholders are attending their meetings, and many interesting developments are under-way. Ella Belling of MRTC will be speaking about GSC during the "Positive Biking Influences" part of the celebration. Chip will be speaking on behalf of the BB, Bill Austin on behalf of MPO, and Bill Foster on behalf of CRC. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] BMUFL
by Chip Wamsley 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Much thanks to Derek especially for the mapping done many years ago and everyone else that kept with it and pushed along. FYI, the meeting with the DOH, Jeff Mikorski and Damien Davis went well yesterday. The DOH representatives, especially our project manager, seemed very enthusiastic about our project and are 100% behind us. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 6/19/2015 7:08:35 AM To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] BMUFL Hi Derek, After yesterday's meeting with WVDOT, I've been reminiscing about all the work we've done to get to this point where we might actually get the sharrows and BMUFL signs on the roads and I want to congratulate YOU for getting us here. I wonder if anyone realizes the amount of painstaking and perfectionist work you put into getting every sharrow and sign in the right place on all those maps and then creating all those individual location drawings and then revising them after the BB reviewed them. Then, you took the initiative to write the grant proposal and to coordinate the BB members and David Bruffy and the folks at WVDOT to create a winning proposal. Your initiative, knowledge, persistence and obsession with detail brought us to this success and I for one congratulate you! Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Stairs to Ruby Hospital from the Evansdale area
by Jennifer 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

I'm wanting to encourage the use of the "bike tire track" or groove idea installed next to a set of stairs, to better accommodate bicycle riders who want to walk their bikes up the Stairs. I have a developer who is willing to consider. Who of you has experience or resources for explaining the concept and designing (specs for) such an item? I'm looking for an approach for how to install this. Bike infrastructure! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jun 1, 2015, at 2:05 PM, "Jing Zhang" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: Bicycle Board Members, The June Bicycle Board Meeting will held on June 4th at the Training Room of the Public Safety Building. Attached are the Agenda and the draft meeting minutes of the last meeting. Thanks, Chip Wamsley Chairmen, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board <Draft Meeting Minutes_May_2015.pdf> <Agenda_June_2015.pdf> <ATT00001>

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John Kerry: Not Your Average Cyclist
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

More on Kerry's crash: http://on.wsj.com/1cs62Dn “But Kerry is the real deal—fit, fast, confident. If he raced in his age category, he’d be one of the top riders in the U.S.” - Jon Vaughters 4ank

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June Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Bicycle Board Members, The June Bicycle Board Meeting will held on June 4th at the Training Room of the Public Safety Building. Attached are the Agenda and the draft meeting minutes of the last meeting. Thanks, Chip Wamsley Chairmen, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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June Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Bicycle Board Members, The June Bicycle Board Meeting will held on June 4th at the Training Room of the Public Safety Building. Attached are the Agenda and the draft meeting minutes of the last meeting. Thanks, Chip Wamsley Chairmen, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Fwd: OPEN STREETS PITTSBURGH EVENT - May 31st, June and July
by Frank Gmeindl 26 May '15

26 May '15

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Gene Slevinski <skisk8r(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: OPEN STREETS PITTSBURGH EVENT - May 31st, June and July > Date: May 26, 2015 4:52:42 AM EDT > To: Tom Klevan <tklevan(a)spcregion.org>, Butler Freeport Community Trail <butlerfreeporttrail(a)yahoo.com>, Beaver County Rowing Association <cfalkenste(a)phfa.org>, Armstrong Trail <armtrail(a)windstream.net>, Allegheny County Planning <cgoswick(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County Health Department <adosheller(a)achd.net>, Westmoreland Smart Growth <jdt15(a)psu.edu>, Pittsburgh Police <melissa.gutch(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, PEC Statewide <bclemenson(a)pecpa.org>, ORTC <drvtroia(a)troiaeye.net>, MTCC <cantonmh1(a)yahoo.com>, Midland Corp <schultebea(a)comcast.net>, McKees Rocks <tvrcek(a)mckeesrocks.com>, Jeff <jsi107(a)hotmail.com>, Green <jerrold.green(a)verizon.net>, Wilkinsburg CDC ZumFelde <jakob(a)wilkinsburgcdc.org>, Swissvale Boro <swisadm2(a)hotmail.com>, Riverlilfe Task Force Bontranger <stephan(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Riverlife Task Force Addy <addy(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Nicole Barnett <nbarnett(a)achd.net>, Morgantown Walks <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, Moon Township <mgerkey(a)moontwp.org>, Marshall Twp <neilmc(a)twp.marshall.pa.us>, Haysville <rabenner(a)msn.com>, Edgewood <manager(a)edgewoodboro.com>, CMH <cmh140(a)pitt.edu>, Caitlin Hazelton at MRCDC <chazelton(a)mckeesrocks.com>, AVTA <hilton(a)clarion.edu>, Arm Trail Mike <mtsits(a)hotmail.com>, Shaler Twp <kcreagh(a)shaler.org>, Ross Township <commward8(a)ross.pa.us>, Riverlife Task Force Sukernak <jay(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Rebecca Kiernan <rkiernan(a)moontwp.com>, Penn Hills Blackwell <cblackwell(a)pennhills.org>, North Westmoreland <sean.bridgen(a)psu.edu>, MWCDC <imanspeizer(a)mwcdc.org>, Matt S <mds(a)newcastlepa.org>, City of Pittsburgh Brashear <melissa.brashear(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Blairsville Trails <lsg150(a)yahoo.com>, Beaver County Planning <wevans(a)beavercountypa.gov>, Allegheny Trail Alliance <atamail(a)atatrail.org>, Allegheny County parks <abaechle(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County DPW <dave.wright(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Weil <roy(a)shaw-weil.com>, Pings <peggy.pings(a)gmail.com>, Paul Svoboda <psvoboda(a)ura.org>, North Side too <rjhtest(a)aol.com>, MTC Pfeiffer <dennis.pfeiffer(a)pnc.com>, McNally <pgh.hiker(a)gmail.com>, Laura Dombrowsky <ldombrowsky(a)moontwp.com>, Ilyssa Manspeizer <ilyssa(a)mwcdc.org>, Dudash <robertdudash(a)fullservicenetwork.net>, Wilkinsburg <wyoung(a)alumni.ksg.harvard.edu>, Ruppert <truppert(a)summa-tech.com>, Riverlife Task Force Rhonda <rhonda(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Pashek <sthompson(a)pashekla.com>, NA <n0odi(a)yahoo.com>, Morgantown <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, McGinty <petermcginty(a)verizon.net>, Mackin Genter <rwg(a)mackinengineering.com>, Greenways Frawley <greenways(a)ficda.org>, Cranberry Twp <joe.shafer(a)cranberrytownship.org>, Carnegie <sbeuter.carnegieboro(a)comcast.net>, Baker <cdietrich(a)mbakercorp.com>, Aspinwall <news(a)aspinwallpa.com>, Arm Trail Backup <rjsteffy(a)yahoo.com>, Ross Twp <wjones(a)ross.pa.us>, Robinson Twp <dollyc(a)townshipofrobinson.com>, Richland Twp <rtdean(a)zoominternet.net>, Pine Twp <cfischer(a)twp.pine.pa.us>, Pam McCloskey <wedigpa(a)hotmail.com>, New Castle Matt <govt(a)mattstaniszewski.com>, Moon Twp Reese <jcreese(a)moontwp.com>, Loralyn Fabian <loralyn.fabian(a)eastliberty.org>, "Greg Primm, Allegheny Township" <primm(a)alleghenytownship.net>, Glen Osborne <orndjo(a)gmail.com>, EDS <kkeating(a)economicdevelopmentsouth.org>, DCNR Mattis <amattis(a)state.pa.us>, Dave Scofield <drscofield(a)heinzhistorycenter.org>, Chaney <leannchaney(a)gmail.com>, Brian Letrick <bletrick(a)pa.gov>, Borough of Bellvue PD <sentner(a)bellevueboropolice.com>, Ben Matthews <bmatthews(a)pa.gov>, Barbara Hauge <bhauge(a)upstreetarchitects.com>, Amie Matson <amatson(a)aplusschools.org> > Cc: Jim Hassinger <jhassinger(a)spcregion.org>, Shannon O'Connell <soconnell(a)spcregion.org>, Doug Smith <dsmith(a)spcregion.org>, Andy Waple <awaple(a)spcregion.org>, Domenic D'Andrea <ddandrea(a)spcregion.org>, Chuck Imbrogno <imbrogno(a)spcregion.org>, Mary Brangan <mbrangan(a)spcregion.org> > > Fellow SPC members. > > Just a reminder to you the OPEN STREETS PGH totally free event is happening this weekend on Sunday, May 31st. Please pass along to your group membership. Hope to see you there. > > Gene > Open Streets committee > > > > > > Dear Trail Friend and fellow SPC Pedestrian-Bicycle Advisory Committee member : > > > I need your help getting the word out about OpenStreetsPGH, a FREE event I’ve been closely involved in organizing. > > > OpenStreetsPGH is a collaborative effort of a large group of Pittsburgh lovers and BikePgh.org. We’ve worked hard to bring this to Pittsburgh, so this is a very exciting moment for us. This year we’ll have three events, on the last Sunday of May, June and July, and each event will be street closings almost 4 miles long stretching from downtown through the Strip District and out thru Lawrenceville. We want to attract thousands of people and grow the event in both length and size annually. Will you help? > > > For info on the events, the route map and other info, please go to the website: http://openstreetspgh.org/ > > > Facebook at: > https://www.facebook.com/openstreetspgh?fref=ts > > > I would ask that you forward this email / info to your membership to help us promote these FREE events. > > Thank you for helping us get the word out! > > > Gene Slevinski > Openstreetspgh committee > > > What is an Open Street? > > > Part of a global movement, an Open Street closes streets to cars temporarily so that runners, walkers, skaters, cyclists, young and old, families, groups, etc...can enjoy city streets freely. Babes in strollers, kids on bikes, trikes, scooters and skate boards. On the last Sunday of May, June and July in 2015, from 8 AM till Noon. Pittsburgh will join this global movement with OpenStreetPGH, an almost 4 mile long stretch of temporary park, stretching from Market Square downtown through the Strip District as well as Lawrenceville. There’ll be lots of room to enjoy whatever activity you prefer and lots of programmed activities so that you can try something new. > > > By creating our literally Open Street, we aim to promote active and healthy lifestyles for everyone. NOT a race, NO start or finish line, NO entry fee, NO motorized vehicles just come out with your friends, your family, your kids, and enjoy the closed Open Streets of Pittsburgh. Come when you like, anytime during the morning hours. > > > What do Open Streets do? > > > Re-imagine city spaces by using spaces normally reserved for cars as places for people, too—it’s a whole new way to look at your city! > Promote healthy living by getting people outside, moving and active > Promote local businesses by connecting people with businesses along city corridors > > > How can people participate at OpenStreetsPGH? > > > Any way they like! They can bike from one end to the other and back again in less than an hour … that is if they can resist the urge to stop and take a yoga class, get brunch, or shop at some of the great stores along the route. There will kids activities, program areas, entertainment, food, and adult activities as well. They can walk and enjoy the public art and terrific along the way. They can run over 7 miles (or more), unimpeded by cars. They can shop at local businesses along the way. Or they can take a group class ranging from yoga to zumba to Tai Chi. Go on. Or just enjoy the scenery and city life around you! > > There is no right or wrong way to enjoy OpenStreetsPGH. Anything powered by you goes. > > > How can I help? > Become a sponsor or volunteer! Sign up today and help OpenStreetsPGH create a sustainable new tradition here in Pittsburgh. We need volunteers to: > Flyer the neighborhood > Hang signs along the route > Adopt an intersection with a group or friends > Help Set up / Take down at a Program Hub > Talk to your neighbors at one our Information Desks > And more. > Sign up link is - http://bikepgh.force.com/volunteer/GW_Volunteers__VolunteersJobListing?camp… > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '15

20 May '15

Thanks, Kasey! Hopefully, this will be useful to others. We have been able to accomplish all this because active citizens, bicycle board members, pedestrian board members, city councilors, city managers, and the mayor believe that... “In a more bicycle-friendly Morgantown, all residents will enjoy • reduced congestion, • greater transportation efficiency, • better community health and well-being, • an improved physical environment, and • a more prosperous local economy.” - quoted directly from the Morgantown Bicycle Plan Frank Where there's a will, there's a way! On May 20, 2015, at 7:12 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Frank, that's longer than all my communities put together!! Thanks so much for getting this to me. > You all really are leading the way. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 19, 2015, at 8:50 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> Here's the State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown. Since this is the first State of Cycling and Walking report, there are some items accomplished prior to the past year. I can pare the list down to a time frame if you like. I can also provide images for many of these accomplishments if you like. I look forward to the complete State of Cycling and Walking report. >> >> State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown – May 2015 >> >> • Bike commuting "tripled" in Morgantown 2007-2012, albeit from 0.1% to 0.3%. (National rate for the same time frame is 0.6%.) >> • Walking to work 2007-2012 increased from roughly 12% to 18.6%. (18.6%, is among the top 10 for similarly sized cities in the U.S.) >> • The League of American Bicyclists designated Morgantown Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. >> • Morgantown Mayor featured in Pro Walk Pro Bike video along with mayors other seven cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia testifying that “great biking means great cities”. >> • Municipal Bicycle Board established 2006 and Pedestrian Safety Board established 2007. >> • Positive Spin cooperative established in 2005 to support citizens who choose to walk, bike, bus and carpool for a more livable Morgantown. Refurbished and distributed thousands of bikes to people who need them for transportation and teaches bicycle maintenance and safe bicycling. >> • BikeMorgantown brand established with website and social media primarily for education. >> • City Council adopted comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan >> • City budgeted $100,000 (20%) of this year's paving budget for sidewalks. >> • City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. >> • Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. >> • Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. >> • WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. >> • Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. >> • Received $58,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant and established Confident City Cycling education program recognized by LAB. >> • Developed 5 League certified Cycling Instructors. >> • Delivered 25 Confident City Cycling classes to more than 150 students. >> • Developed 7 15-second educational TV spots and broadcast them on 6 TV networks, the City’s public access TV station and WVU information kiosks. >> • Created and displayed educational billboards on 7 strategic arterials. >> • Developed Commuter bicycling class. >> • Developed Traffic Skills class tailored for experienced cyclists. >> • Delivered lunch-and-learn cycling classes to Morgantown Multi-Sport groups. >> • Deliver annual Morgantown Bicycling invited lecture to WVU Sustainable Living class. >> • Developed driver education module and trained Morgantown High School driver education instructor to deliver it. >> • Wrote and published in the Morgantown Dominion Post and on BikeMorgantown.com monthly topic-specific education articles. >> • Developed a 10-minute educational video for cyclists under 12-years of age. >> • Collaborated with WVU bicycle police in their completing International Police Mountain Bike Association training. >> • Created, printed and gave Morgantown and WVU police, cards that describe bicyclist rights and bicyclist and motorist duties for police to give to bicyclists and motorists. >> • Created and distributed educational bumper stickers. >> • Created and distributed business cards that contain education program contact information and tips for better bicycling. >> • Established bicycling information booth at WVU Employee Fest. >> • Provided educational materials to MPO transportation fair. >> • Purchased Bicycling Street Smarts books and provided them to local bike shops to give with the purchase of every new bike. >> • Developed and published a bicycling education “community” page in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. >> • Under Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office sponsorship gave and fitted hundreds of helmets over 3 consecutive years of the Todd May First Responders Fair. >> • Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. >> • Bike routes throughout the City classified and mapped.Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and 25 participants. >> • Conducted Walk To School Day at Brookhaven Elementary School. >> • Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport and Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pittsburgh, Maryland and DC. >> • Post-and-Ring secure bicycle-parking rings installed in downtown business district. >> • Secure bicycle parking, lockers and shower installed at WVU Mountaineer Station multi-modal transportation facility. >> • Hundreds of stainless steel inverted U racks locally designed, fabricated and installed throughout WVU campus. >> • Bike lockers installed at 2 city parking garages. >> • Bike racks installed at two middle schools. >> • Open streets event 2 consecutive years. >> • Max’s Challenge initiated by 10 year-old brought tens of youth and parents out to ride over Monongahela Boulevard major hill from downtown to Star City. >> • Home of Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association that conducts many nationally famous, best attended and competitive road, mountain and cyclocross races in the country. >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> LCI #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> On May 18, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>

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Lead cyclist needed for Decker's Creek Trail Half Marathon
by Derek Springston 20 May '15

20 May '15

BB Members, Ella Belling sent me this. I'm likely out of town that weekend. She said she needs one more cyclist. *---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Lead cyclist needed: June 6 Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon* Are you available and willing to be one of our lead cyclists on Saturday June 6 for the Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon? Race start is at 8:30AM so you need to be in Masontown before the runners gather- 8-8:15AM. We normally have 3 lead cyclists to let water stop volunteers know that runners are coming, make sure road crossings are staffed (if not one of you takes over that spot until staffer arrives), and alerts the public trail users to runners if needed. By Morgantown runners are spread out and not an issue much to other trail use. Fastest runners can get to finish by 9:40AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, so you need to know you can be faster :-) This race is vital to keeping our rail-trails in good shape and our trail organization ticking. Ella Contact Ella- ella(a)montrails.org or call 304-692-6782 -- *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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '15

20 May '15

What should I say? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: State of Cycling and Walking > Date: May 20, 2015 7:12:30 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, that's longer than all my communities put together!! Thanks so much for getting this to me. > You all really are leading the way. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 19, 2015, at 8:50 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> Here's the State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown. Since this is the first State of Cycling and Walking report, there are some items accomplished prior to the past year. I can pare the list down to a time frame if you like. I can also provide images for many of these accomplishments if you like. I look forward to the complete State of Cycling and Walking report. >> >> State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown – May 2015 >> >> • Bike commuting "tripled" in Morgantown 2007-2012, albeit from 0.1% to 0.3%. (National rate for the same time frame is 0.6%.) >> • Walking to work 2007-2012 increased from roughly 12% to 18.6%. (18.6%, is among the top 10 for similarly sized cities in the U.S.) >> • The League of American Bicyclists designated Morgantown Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. >> • Morgantown Mayor featured in Pro Walk Pro Bike video along with mayors other seven cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia testifying that “great biking means great cities”. >> • Municipal Bicycle Board established 2006 and Pedestrian Safety Board established 2007. >> • Positive Spin cooperative established in 2005 to support citizens who choose to walk, bike, bus and carpool for a more livable Morgantown. Refurbished and distributed thousands of bikes to people who need them for transportation and teaches bicycle maintenance and safe bicycling. >> • BikeMorgantown brand established with website and social media primarily for education. >> • City Council adopted comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan >> • City budgeted $100,000 (20%) of this year's paving budget for sidewalks. >> • City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. >> • Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. >> • Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. >> • WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. >> • Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. >> • Received $58,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant and established Confident City Cycling education program recognized by LAB. >> • Developed 5 League certified Cycling Instructors. >> • Delivered 25 Confident City Cycling classes to more than 150 students. >> • Developed 7 15-second educational TV spots and broadcast them on 6 TV networks, the City’s public access TV station and WVU information kiosks. >> • Created and displayed educational billboards on 7 strategic arterials. >> • Developed Commuter bicycling class. >> • Developed Traffic Skills class tailored for experienced cyclists. >> • Delivered lunch-and-learn cycling classes to Morgantown Multi-Sport groups. >> • Deliver annual Morgantown Bicycling invited lecture to WVU Sustainable Living class. >> • Developed driver education module and trained Morgantown High School driver education instructor to deliver it. >> • Wrote and published in the Morgantown Dominion Post and on BikeMorgantown.com monthly topic-specific education articles. >> • Developed a 10-minute educational video for cyclists under 12-years of age. >> • Collaborated with WVU bicycle police in their completing International Police Mountain Bike Association training. >> • Created, printed and gave Morgantown and WVU police, cards that describe bicyclist rights and bicyclist and motorist duties for police to give to bicyclists and motorists. >> • Created and distributed educational bumper stickers. >> • Created and distributed business cards that contain education program contact information and tips for better bicycling. >> • Established bicycling information booth at WVU Employee Fest. >> • Provided educational materials to MPO transportation fair. >> • Purchased Bicycling Street Smarts books and provided them to local bike shops to give with the purchase of every new bike. >> • Developed and published a bicycling education “community” page in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. >> • Under Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office sponsorship gave and fitted hundreds of helmets over 3 consecutive years of the Todd May First Responders Fair. >> • Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. >> • Bike routes throughout the City classified and mapped.Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and 25 participants. >> • Conducted Walk To School Day at Brookhaven Elementary School. >> • Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport and Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pittsburgh, Maryland and DC. >> • Post-and-Ring secure bicycle-parking rings installed in downtown business district. >> • Secure bicycle parking, lockers and shower installed at WVU Mountaineer Station multi-modal transportation facility. >> • Hundreds of stainless steel inverted U racks locally designed, fabricated and installed throughout WVU campus. >> • Bike lockers installed at 2 city parking garages. >> • Bike racks installed at two middle schools. >> • Open streets event 2 consecutive years. >> • Max’s Challenge initiated by 10 year-old brought tens of youth and parents out to ride over Monongahela Boulevard major hill from downtown to Star City. >> • Home of Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association that conducts many nationally famous, best attended and competitive road, mountain and cyclocross races in the country. >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> LCI #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> On May 18, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>

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Re: [Bikeboard] State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '15

19 May '15

Hi Kasey, Here's the State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown. Since this is the first State of Cycling and Walking report, there are some items accomplished prior to the past year. I can pare the list down to a time frame if you like. I can also provide images for many of these accomplishments if you like. I look forward to the complete State of Cycling and Walking report. State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown – May 2015 • Bike commuting "tripled" in Morgantown 2007-2012, albeit from 0.1% to 0.3%. (National rate for the same time frame is 0.6%.) • Walking to work 2007-2012 increased from roughly 12% to 18.6%. (18.6%, is among the top 10 for similarly sized cities in the U.S.) • The League of American Bicyclists designated Morgantown Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. • Morgantown Mayor featured in Pro Walk Pro Bike video along with mayors other seven cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia testifying that “great biking means great cities”. • Municipal Bicycle Board established 2006 and Pedestrian Safety Board established 2007. • Positive Spin cooperative established in 2005 to support citizens who choose to walk, bike, bus and carpool for a more livable Morgantown. Refurbished and distributed thousands of bikes to people who need them for transportation and teaches bicycle maintenance and safe bicycling. • BikeMorgantown brand established with website and social media primarily for education. • City Council adopted comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan • City budgeted $100,000 (20%) of this year's paving budget for sidewalks. • City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. • Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. • Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. • WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. • Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. • Received $58,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant and established Confident City Cycling education program recognized by LAB. • Developed 5 League certified Cycling Instructors. • Delivered 25 Confident City Cycling classes to more than 150 students. • Developed 7 15-second educational TV spots and broadcast them on 6 TV networks, the City’s public access TV station and WVU information kiosks. • Created and displayed educational billboards on 7 strategic arterials. • Developed Commuter bicycling class. • Developed Traffic Skills class tailored for experienced cyclists. • Delivered lunch-and-learn cycling classes to Morgantown Multi-Sport groups. • Deliver annual Morgantown Bicycling invited lecture to WVU Sustainable Living class. • Developed driver education module and trained Morgantown High School driver education instructor to deliver it. • Wrote and published in the Morgantown Dominion Post and on BikeMorgantown.com monthly topic-specific education articles. • Developed a 10-minute educational video for cyclists under 12-years of age. • Collaborated with WVU bicycle police in their completing International Police Mountain Bike Association training. • Created, printed and gave Morgantown and WVU police, cards that describe bicyclist rights and bicyclist and motorist duties for police to give to bicyclists and motorists. • Created and distributed educational bumper stickers. • Created and distributed business cards that contain education program contact information and tips for better bicycling. • Established bicycling information booth at WVU Employee Fest. • Provided educational materials to MPO transportation fair. • Purchased Bicycling Street Smarts books and provided them to local bike shops to give with the purchase of every new bike. • Developed and published a bicycling education “community” page in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. • Under Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office sponsorship gave and fitted hundreds of helmets over 3 consecutive years of the Todd May First Responders Fair. • Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. • Bike routes throughout the City classified and mapped.Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and 25 participants. • Conducted Walk To School Day at Brookhaven Elementary School. • Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport and Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pittsburgh, Maryland and DC. • Post-and-Ring secure bicycle-parking rings installed in downtown business district. • Secure bicycle parking, lockers and shower installed at WVU Mountaineer Station multi-modal transportation facility. • Hundreds of stainless steel inverted U racks locally designed, fabricated and installed throughout WVU campus. • Bike lockers installed at 2 city parking garages. • Bike racks installed at two middle schools. • Open streets event 2 consecutive years. • Max’s Challenge initiated by 10 year-old brought tens of youth and parents out to ride over Monongahela Boulevard major hill from downtown to Star City. • Home of Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association that conducts many nationally famous, best attended and competitive road, mountain and cyclocross races in the country. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 18, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. > Thanks, Kasey

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Fwd: State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '15

19 May '15

Who wants to take the lead on sending Kasey a paragraph on Morgantown accomplishments for the "State of Cycling and Walking" report? I was preparing a "State of Cycling" in Morgantown to send to Kasey before the April 10 WVCC BOD meeting but then Christiaan and Emily sent material to Kasey and I thought we were done. I think some ONE should at least compile all the input we've already given into one paragraph and send it to her. Following is my recollection of what we've sent or told her already: Morgantown has an official comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan. LAB designated Morgantown Bronze lever Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. City budgeted $??? (???%) of this year's budget for sidewalks. City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and ??? participants. Conducted Bike To School Day to Mountainview Elementary. Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pgh, Maryland and DC. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: State of Cycling and Walking > Date: May 18, 2015 10:03:06 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > > Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. > Thanks, Kasey

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Bike to Work Day- Friday, May 15th @ Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Emily Vasile 15 May '15

15 May '15

Hello All, Bike to Work Day is next Friday, 5/15! Riders will meet at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for coffee and treats provided by The Grind beginning at 8:15am. Free beer coupons from Black Bear will be provided to the first 25 riders, and all can enter to win a $25 gift card from Real Juice. Mayor Selin and Bike Board members will ride towards Star City on the trail at 8:30. All are welcome! I am copying Chelsi Baker from the City to help publicize on social media, etc. If anyone is so inclined, a flyer has also been suggested to put up around town to spread the word. Anyone with graphic skills out there? See many of you next Friday! Emily

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Meeting today?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 May '15

07 May '15

Does anyone know if the Bicycle Board meeting is happening today? -Jonathan PS - I emailed Chip, and did not get a reply.

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'Give 'em 3 feet'
by Traci Knabenshue 05 May '15

05 May '15

http://wvmetronews.com/2015/05/04/give-em-3-feet-campaign-launches-to-promo… Traci Knabenshue Interim Sustainability Director, Facilities & Services 304.293.7916 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> http://wecan.wvu.edu<http://wecan.wvu.edu/> [WVU_Title_124and286]

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Agenda item for Thursday's meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 May '15

04 May '15

*Item:* Positive Spin is looking for a representative from the Bicycle Board to come and speak at their Annual Meeting. There will be representatives from other initiatives speaking, too. *Desired Outcome:* Bicycle Board sends a representative to come and speak at the PS Annual on June 28. *Expanded:* Positive Spin's Annual Meeting will be Sunday, June 28. Because this year marks the organization's 10th year anniversary, Positive Spin wants to do something special so they have decided to invite speakers representing local bike-related groups, organizations, and government initiatives like the Bicycle Board and MPO to talk about their contributions to biking in our area. It is amazing how many bike initiatives exist in our area, yet few people know about all of them; this will be a great opportunity to shine, and increase impetus in our community. The time allotted to each speaker will depend on how many representatives can attend the event. Before the event begins, there will be an optional easy Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) ride up Deckers Creek to Dave's Shack and back (begins 1:00pm). At 4:00pm there will be a Potluck, so the speaking part will commence around 5:00pm. -Jonathan PS - This August marks the BB's 9th year anniversary!

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Bike to work!
by Jennifer 02 May '15

02 May '15

Once we have a short description of this year's event--for recruitment--maybe we could each bring at least one friend who hasn't participated and post a flyer online and where we work. I'm interested in attending! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway - May 30.
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '15

01 May '15

For the third year in a row, we have an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police, other emergency responders and the community. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm Sat. May 30 at University Town Center, Granville. In the past, Marilyn Newcome, Steve Harouff and Geoff Fusco fitted helmets to hundreds of kids. Hopefully, they and other members of our cycling community will help this year. Please contact Kelly Mascola at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net . 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway - May 30. > Date: May 1, 2015 12:20:45 PM EDT > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "'Kelly Mascola'" <KAMascola(a)fcclaw.net> > > Hi Frank, > > FCC is giving away helmets again this year at the Todd May Event. Was hoping some volunteers from Bike Morgantown would like to participate and help fit the helmets. > > Here are the details for 2015: > > “Sgt. Michael ‘Todd’ May Memorial First Responders Fair” being held Saturday, May 30, 2015 > from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the University Towne Centre in Granville, WV. It is sponsored by the > attorneys of the Farmer, Cline and Campbell law firm in Morgantown. > > If you get some volunteers, can you please coordinate with Kelly Mascola from FCC’s Morgantown office? > > Thanks, > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com.

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Fwd: Exciting things are happening!!
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Exciting things are happening!! > Date: April 27, 2015 12:45:53 PM EDT > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Bcc: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > Hello WVCC folks -- Please find the minutes from the last board meeting attached. > > Mark your calendars and join us for the following: > > 1. May 4th at 2:00 p.m. Haddad Riverfront Park -- Press Conference to kick off National Cycling Month and our Bike Safety Campaign (billboard attached) > > 2. May 15th -- Bike to Work Day (flier attached); in Charleston we will be at Haddad from 7-9 a.m. with refreshments for cycling commuters. Bike to Work day in Charleston being sponsored by WVCC, City of Charleston, Charleston Area Alliance, and the Charleston Police Dept. For those of you in Huntington and Morgantown, please email me your details and I'll circulate. > > 3. May 20th -- Ride of Silence; will send details when I know them. > > 4. October 23-24 -- Fayetteville and Beckley -- WVCC meeting and bike ride and walk -- might be our first fundraiser! Contact me to help plan. > > Have a great week, Kasey > >

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Bike to Work Day is May 15th!
by Emily Vasile 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Hello Bike Board, Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 15th this year. So far, I have commitments from: - Black Bear (either location) for 25 free beer tickets - Real Juice for $25 gift card for raffle Last year we met at Hazel Ruby at 8:15am for coffee and treats from the Grind (contacted Rich already) and rode down the rail trail around 8:30am. Who can commit to participating this year? Any other ideas for making this bigger and better this year? Once I have commitments from a few of you and have heard back from Rich, I'll ask for your help to spread the word. Looking forward to it! Best, Emily

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Fwd: Bicycle Safety
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home <fredljenkins(a)hotmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 3:06 PM Subject: Bicycle Safety To: "gshogren(a)gmail.com" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Dear, Mr. Gunnar Shogren, My name is Brandon Whetsell, a funeral director at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home. We are having a safety day here in the funeral home parking lot on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 11am until 2pm. We are planning to promote a safe and fun summer but are in need of a group to come in and help us with bicycle safety. I am hoping that you would be able to help us with this or have some contact information of someone that could. Thank you in advance and hope to hear from you soon. Brandon Whetsell

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Grant Planning Meeting Today!
by Derek Springston 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

Bike Board Members, We are having a *Grant Planning Meeting* today. *When: Wednesday, April 15th. * *Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm* *Where: Black Bear Burritos - Evansdale* At the last Bike Board meeting, members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. 5(?) people volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. At the *Grant Planning Meeting today, we plan to establish*: - *1-2 year grant plan* - *roles for members* - *platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Motown cycling projects* - *discuss existing TAP grant implementation* - *prepare update for next BB meeting* Jing, Frank, Traci, and I have planned to be at the meeting. This is a great core group, but we can always use extra help. Please consider attending. I've attached some pertinent documents for the meeting: - Find It Fund It Chart from Advocacy Advance - Morgantown Bike Plan (v15-1) - WVDOH TAP Priority Decisions Spreadsheet Together we can do this! 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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My Action Items from April BB Meeting
by Derek Springston 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Hey folks, Who is the current secretary for the Bike Board? Below you'll find a report on the progress with my Action Items. *Determine what Bike Board support Ella Belling (MRTC) needs for the Sojourn* - contacted Ella and she no longer needs the support - Action complete/closed. *Schedule Grant Planning Meeting* - Sent Doodle request, received 5 responses (+mine) - Scheduled meeting for Wednesday, April 15th from 12:00-1:00PM at Black Bear Evansdale. - Action completed/closed 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Dear Tim and Bill, On behalf of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I thank you and your staff for collaborating and cooperating to get the Bicycling Education inserts produced and inserted into MUB bills. As both bicycling and motoring continue to increase, the insert will provide guidance to both motorists and bicyclists on the rules of the road and hopefully make driving safer for everyone. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek Springston 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Bike Board Members, We are having a *Grant Planning Meeting* next week. See details below. *When: Wednesday, April 15th. * *Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm* *Where: Black Bear Burritos - Evansdale* At the last Bike Board meeting, members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. 5(?) people volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. At the Grant Planning Meeting, we plant to establish: 1-2 year grant plan, roles for members, platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Morgantown cycling projects, discuss existing TAP grant implementation, prepare update for next BB mtg. Thank you Jing, Frank, Traci, and Emily for your input on selecting a time, and thanks to Christiaan for offering extra assistance! Together, we can do this! ~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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek S. (via Doodle) 03 Apr '15

03 Apr '15

Hi there, Derek S. (dspringston(a)gmail.com) invites you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." Derek S. says: At last night's BB meeting (April 2), Bike Board members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. Jing, Frank, Chip, Traci, and Derek volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. Please list your availability for a Grant Planning Meeting to establish: 1-2 year grant plan, roles for members, platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare update for next BB meeting. Participate now https://doodle.com/uf4yikrm28et7iz9?tmail=poll_invitecontact_participant_in… What is Doodle? Doodle is a web service that helps Derek S. to find a suitable date for meeting with a group of people. Learn more about how Doodle works. (https://doodle.com/main.html?tlink=checkOutLink&tmail=poll_invitecontact_pa…) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You have received this e-mail because "Derek S." has invited you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." ---- Doodle AG, Werdstrasse 21, 8021 Zürich

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Agenda Update for Tonight's Meeting
by Jing Zhang 02 Apr '15

02 Apr '15

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is an updated agenda for tonight's meeting. As suggested by Derek, one item on grant planning has been added to this agenda. Looking forward to meeting you tonight! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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2015 April Bicycle Board Meeting (April 2nd)
by Jing Zhang 30 Mar '15

30 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on April 2. The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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WVDOH Transportation Alternatives Grant Awarded!
by Derek Springston 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

Bike Board Members, Yesterday, Governor Tomblin, along with WVDOH and FHWA representatives, awarded the City of Morgantown the "Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities" grant that was applied for during the FY2014 cycle. See article: Governor Tomblin Announces Transportation Alternatives, Recreational Trails Program Grants <http://www.governor.wv.gov/media/pressreleases/Pages/Governor-Tomblin-Annou…> It was funded in the amount of $96,000 with a $24,000 match from the city for a total of $120,000 to: -Purchase and install *77 Shared Lane Markings and 32 'Bikes May Use Full Lane' signs* at prioritized locations -Purchase and install *12 bicycle parking shelters at prioritized Mountain Line Transit Authority bus stops* *Project Short Description:* City-wide providing warning signs, road markings, & bicycle facilities at bus stops. The installation of shared lane markings to be installed on roads in conjunction with "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" signs to warn drivers and empower cyclists on their rights to ride on the roadways. Covered bicycle racks at bus stops will encourage bicycle riders to use other public transportation to get to places beyond using their bicycle. I'd like to thank Frank Gmiendl, Traci Knabenshue, David Bruffy, Chip Wamsley for their assistance, time, and input with helping me pull together the grant and the City's involvement to support and submit the application. We couldn't have done it without everyone on the team providing valuable assistance. Go team! ~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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: Charleston Bikes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: "Dennis Strawn" <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Charleston Bikes > Date: March 19, 2015 9:57:58 PM EDT > To: "'Kasey Russell'" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, "'Adam Angelona'" <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, "'Adam Flack'" <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, "'Amy Haden'" <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, "'Andrea Salina'" <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, "'Anita Mayer'" <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Bill Austin'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "'Breanna Shell'" <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "'Brendan Bell'" <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, "'Bruce Curry'" <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, "'Charlene Cook'" <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, "'Charles Holley'" <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Connie Lupardus'" <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, "'Craig Slaughter'" <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "'Dale Goff'" <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, "'Don Spencer'" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, "'Edgar Barrett'" <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, "'Ella Belling'" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "'Elliott Lewis'" <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, "'Emily Vasile'" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, "'Emmett Pepper'" <epepper(a)vt.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Gail Pitchford'" <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, "'Gary Zuckett'" <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, "'Greg Garrett'" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, "'Isaac Forman'" <formanir(a)gmail.com>, "'j underhill'" <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, "'Jeffrey Lusk'" <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, "'Jenny Totten'" <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, "'John Francis'" <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, "'John Manchester'" <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, "'Kate Dobson Forman'" <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "'Laura M. Dice'" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, "'Michael Loughney'" <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, "'Michael Plante'" <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, "'Mike Costello'" <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, "'Nate Orders'" <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, "'Park Ferguson'" <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, "'Patricia Clay'" <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, "'Patrick Donovan'" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "'Rahul Gupta'" <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "'Rich Harper'" <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, "'Richard Eichberger'" <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, "'Scott Ferry'" <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, "'Scott Sudduth'" <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "'Spellman Kent'" <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, "'Stacy Bisker'" <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, "'Steve Fowler'" <smf(a)pffwv.com>, "'Susie K Salisbury'" <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, "'Ted Armbrecht'" <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "'Tom Heywood'" <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, "'Tom Wood'" <twood84(a)gmail.com>, <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "'weber'" <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, "'WV Explorer'" <editor(a)wvexplorer.com>, "'Bill Wells'" <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com> > > Wow!! The city just concluded 3 days of intense bicycling study on the kick off the Charleston Bicycle Master Plan. > > Alta Planning and Design came to town Tuesday, there had a big press conference with the Mayor and a bike/car challenge to the Governor’s office. Check out this article. http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20150317/GZ01/150319184 > > On Wednesday, meetings were conducted throughout the day with focus groups and the general public, the noon meeting was attended by 60. > > Attendees on Wednesday included Federal DOT, State DOT, RTI staff, RIC staff, city staff, city council, bike shop owners and around 150 citizens stopping in at various times to listen to Alta’s ideas. The best part was when Alta let everyone have a go and mark up 2 large maps of Charleston with their favorite route. The last group to show was the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycle club leading a ride that ended at the meetings. Bikes were everywhere and made for an impressive site. > > Today the city project team met with Alta to go over some preliminary findings before they left for home. > > This is just the start though. The city is still encouraging your input. If you have a great idea please visit the website to leave a comment, www.CharlestonBikeandTrail.com > > Visit the website often for updates on the next visit and next stage of this project. > > This is really impressive for the city to be doing and I cannot thank the leadership of City Council President Tom Lane and City Manager Dave Molgaard enough for starting this project. If you see them say thanks too. > > I want to thank personally all the WVCC board members (past and present) and supporters who were able to attend and show support for this project. > > Stay tuned. > Dennis >

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room
by Chip Wamsley 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I can be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 3/12/2015 7:55:28 AM To: "'Board - Morgantown Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room Bicycle Board Members, Based on doodle schedule and venue availability, the March Bicycle Meeting will be on the coming Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. The location is at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. The venue has been reserved for this meeting. Thanks, Jing

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert
by Chip Wamsley 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree with Frank, I think getting it out to the students is key and if we wait there is no guarantee it will be the only insert. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/12/2015 11:46:30 AM To: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Cc: "'Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "'Bill'" wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert I'm OK with our insert being included with the others described and in the April-May mailing. The Housing Authority insert could even be complementary. My preference would have been that ours be the only insert but if we wait until June, others may want to add inserts then, too. I am compelled to point out that our original plan was to have the insert in March-April mailing. We originally decided to target the March-April billing cycle because that's before students depart. Then, the insert might have the most impact as we enter the good cycling weather and the most people are in town. The most people will see it and be likely to remember it for the longest time, especially when they are driving and see a cyclist. When can we get it printed? I would like to send a few copies to Debbie Pickford at Allstate ASAP and some to Kasey Russell at WVCC. Frank On Mar 12, 2015, at 8:57 AM, "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net wrote: I think it is fine to be included with other inserts. Jing From: Traci Knabenshue Traci.Knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert Date: March 12, 2015 8:49:22 AM EDT To: Bike bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com My vote would be to maybe wait until June so its on its own since it is not Bike Month-specific, but I defer to those who actually put in the work to make it happen! Traci From: Bill [mailto:wm_a_kawecki@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:43 PM To: Gmeindl, Frank; Zhang, Jing Cc: Springston, Derek; Wamsley, Chip; Bike Subject: Bicycle Insert I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3rdpage insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didnt think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bicycle Insert
by Bill 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3 rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3 rd page insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didn’t think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154

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March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room
by Jing Zhang 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, Based on doodle schedule and venue availability, the March Bicycle Meeting will be on the coming Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The location is at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. The venue has been reserved for this meeting. Thanks, Jing

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Fwd: Charleston Bicycle Master Plan underway
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Charleston contracts out its bicycle plan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Charleston Bicycle Master Plan underway > Date: March 11, 2015 1:39:26 PM EDT > To: "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, "Mayer, Anita" <Anita.Mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com" <voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Hello all, > > The City of Charleston is creating a bicycle master plan for the city. > The principal firm hired to perform this study is Alta Design and > Planning of Greensboro which has teamed with the local firm of TRC > Engineering. The Alta team has a national reputation in its design > work for bike trails and the city is excited to have them come to > Charleston to help with our efforts. > > The goal is to establish world class trails and corridors for biking > in Charleston and to provide links to South Charleston, Coonskin, > Kanawha State Forest and beyond. In a larger sense this effort will > enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and make the Charleston > area a vibrant and exciting place. > > Alta Planning will be in Charleston next Tuesday thru Thursday, March > 17-19. During this time there will be a public meeting/open house on > Wednesday, March 18 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Location is Charleston > City Services Building, 915 Quarrier St East. > > You are encouraged to drop by and give your thoughts on improvements > Charleston can make towards better bicycling. > > If it is a nice day, ride your bike to the meeting. > > Thanks > Dennis

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Fwd: WVCC Update
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Note Kasey's statement in her update below: >> I know Morgantown has done a ride for years and is doing one this year. We will be doing one in Charleston as well. I am happy to help you organize one in your community. Please email or call me so we can start! >> Can we do it again this year? Last year, Emily organized the best Bike To Work day we've ever had! 12 participants including Mayor Selin Coffee, muffins, granola bars, table, server, Maggie from the Grind Free beer tickets from Black Bear Gift certificate raffle from Real Safe ride out the trail to Sixth St., up Beechurst & Mon Blvd. and across the Evansdale campus. Who's in this year? I'll help. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC Update > Date: March 9, 2015 1:21:27 PM EDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > WVCC Update, March 9, 2015 > > Hello WVCC Members: > > It’s a very good thing that we passed the Bike Safety Bill last session. The current WV House and Senate’s priorities do not include walkable and bikeable communities. Maybe they will look to creating healthier communities and citizens and economic development and tourism opportunities created by more people walking and biking next session. In the meantime, WVCC will focus on city councils and county commissions. > > During the next few months, we will create a “State of the State of Cycling and Walking in WV.” I’m asking ALL of you to send me something good regarding anything dealing with cycling or walking in your community. We would like to have a great story to tell when we kick off our Bike Safety Campaign sometime in May so please send me your good news by May 1st or sooner if you can. I will be sending out details about the Give Em 3 Safety Campaign as I receive them. I’m sure we will have a big media splash when the billboards start to appear around the Kanawha Valley. > Our next board meeting is Friday, April 10th from 4 to 5:30 in Charleston. This will be a working, business only board meeting. If you would like to join via conference call, please email me. All are welcome. > > We would like to see as many communities across WV participate in Bike to Work Day on May 15th. I know Morgantown has done a ride for years and is doing one this year. We will be doing one in Charleston as well. I am happy to help you organize one in your community. Please email or call me so we can start! > > Wish me and Brian Weber luck this week as we prepare to meet with the WV Congressional Delegation this Thursday. It’s the League of American Bicyclist’s Annual Lobby Day on Thursday and we will be meeting with staffers to discuss the importance of pedestrian/cycling infrastructure to our state. > > I look forward to hearing from you, > > Kasey > > > Kasey Russell, WVCC, Executive Director, 304.542.1994 >

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Reminder of rescheduling March Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Doodle schedule for march meeting is still open. For those who is interested in attending this meeting but did not sign-up, please click the link below to choose the time you prefer. The schedule pool will be closed later this afternoon. Thanks. http://doodle.com/c9myrh2t68b4twpa Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Mayor of Morgantown proclaimed May, Morgantown Bike Month. What do you think the 2015 proclamation should say? Attached is a straw man. Please reply to all with your comments or attach a marked up copy of the attached by March 20. Frank

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Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

The City's budget for 2015/2016 includes the following for bicycling: $22,500 for the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane $ 5,000 for Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs $ 8,200 for training bicycling instructors and delivering bicycling classes (the Allstate grant) We can probably only do something significant with the $5,000 for Sharrows and BMUFL signs if we use it as the City cost share in a grant application. We will need to help the City to find appropriate grants for which to apply and to write the applications. Concerning the Allstate $8,200, we currently have one candidate committed to become an instructor. We need 2 more and then the instructors need to arrange and deliver the courses. WVU CPASS has been open to hosting the courses. Thoughts? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Jing & Bill, I just spoke with Debbie Pickford at Allstate. She authorized using $1,000 of the $8,200 that Allstate already gave the City and will contribute an additional $1,000 to fully fund production of the insert. She also provided Allstate's logo to be put in the sponsor space on the insert. Can we get it printed and inserted into the MUB bills as we originally planned April - May? Debbie would like a finished copy of the insert. When can we get it to her? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Pickford, Debbie" <Debbie.PICKFORD(a)allstate.com> > Subject: RE: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship > Date: March 4, 2015 12:54:32 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Frank: > > Good to talk to you and confirming that Allstate will split the cost and contribute $1,000 to the printing. Please find attached is a copy of our logo for the card. I look forward to seeing the final card! > > > > Deborah Pickford| Allstate Insurance Company > Senior Corporate Relations Manager > 15000 Conference Center Drive 400| > Chantilly | VA|20151 > Office phone: 703.653.3550 > E-Mail: dpica(a)allstate.com > www.allstate.com > @allstatecapital > > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 12:43 PM > To: Pickford, Debbie > Subject: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship > > Hi Debbie, > > I was involved in the conversations between the City of Morgantown and Shelva Clemons that resulted in Allstate granting the City $8,200 for bicycling education. That work is proceeding with instructor candidates identified, certifications being arranged and class deliveries being planned. Thank you for making this possible! > > The purpose of this message is to invite Allstate to sponsor the production of a bicycling education card that will be inserted into water bills that will be sent to approximately 25,000 residents of the greater Morgantown area over a 2-week period this spring. > > The card will be 3 5/8 by 8 ½ inch in full color printed on two sides. The art for each side of the card is shown in the file attached to this message. You will notice a space labeled "Sponsored by" in the lower left corner of page 2. We envision the Allstate logo there. The estimated cost of production is $2,000. If you like, we could also include displaying the content in other media such as electronic billboards, TV ads, etc. at additional cost. > > Looking forward to hearing from you, > > > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > >

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Reschedule March Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, Due to the inclement weather, only Frank, Marilyn and Jing were able to attend the meeting last night. We thought it might be good to reschedule the March Meeting. A doodle link has been created and attached below. The location is to be decided, based on the time, attendees, and facility availability. http://doodle.com/c9myrh2t68b4twpa Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on March 5th (tomorrow). The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
by Chip Wamsley 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n see everyone then. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 3/4/2015 2:36:36 PM To: "'Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on March 5th (tomorrow). The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing

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Fwd: Public Meeting Rescheduled: Lake Lynn (Cheat Lake) Recreation Plan
by BikeMorgantown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Those of you who like riding rail trails and such should go to this meeting and submit written comments telling the Lake Lynn Generation LLC what you want. Pages 3-4 of the attached cover the bike trail. You could get what you ask for! 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Subject: Public Meeting Rescheduled: Lake Lynn (Cheat Lake) Recreation Plan > Date: March 2, 2015 7:55:17 PM EST > To: Rick Landenberger <rick(a)wvlandtrust.org> > Cc: executive.director(a)arthurdaleheritage.org, admin(a)accawv.org, Melissa Burch <mburch(a)boparc.org>, Chris Haddox <Chris.Haddox(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, mail(a)chestnutridgepark.com, Adam Polinski <adamzapple88(a)gmail.com>, Duane Nichols <duane330(a)aol.com>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Evan Fedorko <Evan.Fedorko(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, dunkardcreekpa(a)gmail.com, Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, MCPARCFUN(a)aol.com, Sheryl Bergen Jarvis <SBJarvis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, info(a)mnofwv.org, moncountyswa(a)gmail.com, bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com, Christiaan Abildso <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, info(a)plantogether.org, David Daniels <cotinga747(a)yahoo.com>, Peggy_pings(a)nps.gov, info(a)prickettsfort.org, almostnixie(a)cs.com, Rlueckel(a)fs.fed.us, Erin(a)wvbg.org, Dave Saville <daves(a)labyrinth.net>, Brent Bailey <Brent(a)wvlandtrust.org>, wvangler1(a)yahoo.com, J Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu>, djrobison(a)mail.wvu.edu, Steven Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Chad Pierskalla <cpierska(a)wvu.edu>, Dave Smaldone <David.Smaldone(a)mail.wvu.edu>, rwhite17(a)mix.wvu.edu, ebell2(a)mix.wvu.edu, jkotcon(a)mail.wvu.edu, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Johnson <johnson-w-r(a)att.net>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, estaats(a)mix.wvu.edu, dee.fulton.wv(a)gmail.com, clharris <troutguy2(a)frontier.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, khurst(a)comcast.net, gwen.jones1(a)gmail.com, Joseph McGrath <joe(a)deckerscreek.org>, Bill <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Suzanne Moore <suzanne(a)deckerscreek.org>, brian.carlson85(a)gmail.com, dgwinn837(a)gmail.com, paynestake(a)gmail.com, James McGraw <jmcgraw(a)wvu.edu>, Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>, daviddmlight(a)gmail.com, Jessica Spatafore <Jessica(a)wvlandtrust.org>, Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, michelle sloane <sloane.sq(a)gmail.com>, Lauri Andress <LAANDRESS(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, Lisa Lagana <lisa.lagana2(a)gmail.com> > > >> Subject: Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan Public Meeting >> >> The public meeting to receive comments on the 2015 Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeview Golf Resort, One Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508. > >> Note: The originally scheduled meeting, on February 19th at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall was canceled due to weather and the want for a key. > > This meeting is being hosted by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, the company that purchased the Lake Lynn Hydro project exactly one year ago. > > The draft "recreation plan update" for 2015 is attached as a "pdf" document, as prepared by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC. Background information is available on the FERC web site under FERC Project Number 2459. The 2015 update is License Article 417. > > The recreation plan for the hydro project and the surrounding lands and lake is up for review every three years, as mandated by and monitored by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). > > Comments will be received by Lake Lynn Generation. And, written comments will be received for 30 days, until 3/19/15 at the following address: > > ATTN: Kim Johnson, Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, P. O. Box 77, 130 Schenley Marina Drive, Schenley, PA, 15682 > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please also email questions and comments to: Duane Nichols, CLEAR, 330 Dream Catcher Circle, Morgantown, WV 26508, or via email: duane330(a)aol.com > > > > > 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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Please unsubscribe me from this list
by Elizabeth Shogren 23 Feb '15

23 Feb '15

Thank you!

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West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn
by Jennifer 23 Feb '15

23 Feb '15

April 24-26, we should make them feel welcome!!!! http://wilderness-voyageurs.com/2015-west-virginia-rail-trail-sojourn.html Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU Cycling Race
by Jeff Mikorski 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Two special event permits were requested for cycling events on July 25 and November 14. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown, West Virginia 304-284-7405 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Burch" <mburch(a)boparc.org> To: "Jennifer" <jselin(a)hotmail.com> Cc: "Board - Morgantown Bike" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, "Mikorski' 'Jeff" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 7:00:23 AM Subject: Re: WVU Cycling Race I think they may need to start out with the City's special events permit since they are talking about road closures, etc. Jeff could probably speak better to that but I know that we often refer people to that permit process when they are planning large events that would impact the City's functions, and/or impede traffic flow. On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Jennifer < jselin(a)hotmail.com > wrote: Jeff and Mel, Bike Board: How would they go about planning this? They are road racers. Which Permissions are necessary? I know they have organized bike races in the past in other communities. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 Begin forwarded message: From: Nicholas Caddenhead < nicaddenhead(a)mix.wvu.edu > Date: January 28, 2015 at 8:45:52 PM EST To: citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org Subject: WVU Cycling Race Hello Mayor Selin, I am the road cycling coordinator for the WVU Cycling team. A team mate of mine got your contact info in hopes that we would be able to put on a race in the city of Morgantown. We were hoping to be able to do the race on the 12th of April in the Wharf area. Obviously we are just in the early planning phases of this, and I was wondering how possible you think that this would be or if you had any insight as to how the city of Morgantown would like to go about planning this. Thank you for your time, Nicholas Caddenhead -- Melissa Burch BOPARC Executive Director P.O. Box 590 Morgantown, WV 26507 304-296-8356 ext. 17 www.boparc.org www.facebook.com/boparc www.twitter.com/boparc

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Fwd: WVU Cycling Race
by Jennifer 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Jeff and Mel, Bike Board: How would they go about planning this? They are road racers. Which Permissions are necessary? I know they have organized bike races in the past in other communities. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 Begin forwarded message: From: Nicholas Caddenhead <nicaddenhead(a)mix.wvu.edu> Date: January 28, 2015 at 8:45:52 PM EST To: citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org Subject: WVU Cycling Race Hello Mayor Selin, I am the road cycling coordinator for the WVU Cycling team. A team mate of mine got your contact info in hopes that we would be able to put on a race in the city of Morgantown. We were hoping to be able to do the race on the 12th of April in the Wharf area. Obviously we are just in the early planning phases of this, and I was wondering how possible you think that this would be or if you had any insight as to how the city of Morgantown would like to go about planning this. Thank you for your time, Nicholas Caddenhead

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Bicycle Board Meeting, Today, from 7:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Bicycle Board members, The BB February Meeting is today, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The focus of this meeting will be on deciding how the board will proceed in 2015 and further. Looking forward to meeting you there! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Proposed Improvements on Greenbag Rd
by Jing Zhang 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Hi, All Thanks to those who attended the Public Open House last night for the Greenbag Rd Planning Study. Because of your contribution, the event was successful. Your participation helped us to best serve the interest of the community. For those who were not able to make the event, there is still an opportunity to share your opinions: Please see the attached files. They are: 1) a diagram showing identified problems and evaluation criteria and maps showing proposed improvements on Greenbag Rd, 2) an electronic comment sheet. You are welcomed to review the proposed projects, write your comments on the electronic comment sheet, and send the comment sheet back to me via email. Thanks again! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Today! Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House
by BikeMorgantown 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

Please attend the Green Bag Rd. corridor planning open house to ensure that the "improved" Green Bag Rd. will be better for bicyclists. TODAY, February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Marilla Park Recreation Center. Currently, truckers and other motorists have the loudest voice and will get their way if there's no input from cyclists. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House > Date: January 26, 2015 9:13:53 AM EST > To: > The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is to hold a public open house for Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Study. > The location is at the Marilla Park Creation Center; the time is on February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. > > This event invites the public to > Review identified issues and concerns > Comment on proposed improvements > Prioritize recommended projects > You are welcomed to come! > > Thanks, > > Jing > > > > > > > > Jing Zhang, AICP > > email: jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com > phone: (864) 207-0749 > > " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Amendments to Article 373 Bicycles
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

Hi Jenny, I read the amendments on pages 56-58 at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2-3-15-Reg.-Mtg..pdf and they are congruent with the Bicycle Board's recommendations. Thank you for the prompt and effective action! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bicycle Board Meeting, February 5, Start from 7:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be held on February 5, Thursday at the training room in the Public Safety Building. Please be aware that the time is from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. As decided in the January meeting, the focus will be on developing ideas for advancing the board. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Greenbag Rd Corridor Study--Open House, February 4th, Wednesday
by Jing Zhang 27 Jan '15

27 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is to hold a public open house for Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Study. The location is at the Marilla Park Creation Center; the time is on February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event invites the public to * Review identified issues and concerns * Comment on proposed improvements * Prioritize recommended projects You are welcomed to come! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House
by BikeMorgantown 26 Jan '15

26 Jan '15

Please attend the Green Bag Rd. corridor planning open house to ensure that the "improved" Green Bag Rd. will be better for bicyclists. February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Marilla Park Recreation Center. Currently, truckers and other motorists have the loudest voice and will get their way if there's no input from cyclists. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House > Date: January 26, 2015 9:13:53 AM EST > To: > The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is to hold a public open house for Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Study. > The location is at the Marilla Park Creation Center; the time is on February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. > > This event invites the public to > Review identified issues and concerns > Comment on proposed improvements > Prioritize recommended projects > You are welcomed to come! > > Thanks, > > Jing > > > > > > > > Jing Zhang, AICP > > email: jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com > phone: (864) 207-0749 > > " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Grant Planning Meeting Scheduled...
by Derek Springston 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Frank, Jing, and BB Members... I just closed the Doodle poll and decided to schedule the *Grant Planning Meeting* for next *Wednesday, January 21st from 12:00-1:00pm at Black Bear Evansdale. * At the last BB meeting last Thursday, January 8th, Bike Board members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. *Grant Planning Meeting Outcomes:* establish 1-2 year grant plan, establish roles for committee members, establish platform to evaluate existing funding to match with priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare status update for next BB meeting. If anyone else would like to attend, please let me know. 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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MUB Mail Insert Review
by Jing Zhang 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are draft MUB Mail Insert for your review. Both design and content are adjusted based on comments from the last Bicycle Board Meeting. Thanks, Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: RTC Sojourn- Morgantown- April 24-26
by Bill 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

FYI, Ella is working on a rails to trails cycling event (still in the planning stage). I don't know if the board would have any interest or want some involvement. Just checking in again around the rails-to-trails conservancy’s sojourn event and want to include in packets for cyclists: other things to do in Morgantown in the evenings- music, theater, MET event, etc. starting Thursday April 23- Sunday April 26. The cyclists will be on their own for dinners and entertainment after the day rides. Again, we are hoping for about 100 cyclists. Please let me know if you have some great activities on those days. Also- wanted to approach trail restaurants about offering a “voucher” -free appetizer, beer, etc. to drive some business to Table 9, Oliverios, Lebanese Bistro, WV State Brewing Company in Wharf. And maybe add on Sargasso, Morgantown Brewing Company, Terra Cafe, Antonio’s Italian Chophouse for trail side eating. Or open it up to all of downtown restaurants as well? I would like to prep restaurants some that cyclists are coming to town and are likely going to be return visitors and ambassadors. I am willing to reach out on this unless you prefer it coming from someone else. What do you think? Feel free to call me, Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org 304-692-6782 -- Melissa Burch BOPARC Executive Director P.O. Box 590 Morgantown, WV 26507 304-296-8356 ext. 17 www.boparc.org www.facebook.com/boparc www.twitter.com/boparc

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Fwd: WV Connecting Communities 2015
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

Below is WVCC annual report. Highlights > We have received funding from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and the Orders Family Foundation (total grants received $22,000). The money will be used for a public awareness campaign for both drivers and cyclists on how to safely interact. WVCC will use social media to repeat the rules of the road when it comes to safe interaction as well as place several billboards, hold public meetings, and develop pamphlets. The billboards and meetings will be in the Kanawha Valley as stipulated by the grant money; however the pamphlets, social media, and public meetings can happen throughout the state. > Project Concept: Pick the five most pedestrian friendly (there are already a number of walkers, runner, cyclists) communities; Identify a walkable/bikeable pathway/route in each (or one that needs a little help getting completed); Create uniform signage for each trail; public relations campaign – use our website and FB page to identify and promote the five pathways; Determine why each walk/bike route was possible; Document the obstacles if we are not successful; Is it possible to link any of the above communities via a walking/biking pathway/route (to accomplish WVCC goal of being a multi-day cycling and hiking destination)? > > Goals: Get Governor Tomblin to fill the complete streets advisory board. Identify the policies that enabled or prohibited the routes from being designated official bike/ped routes. Are there polices that need to be adopted to enable communities to have an official bike/walkway? We also need to identify the partners (there are many local and national groups working on increasing physical activity). > WVCC might help us get money for bike route signage. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WV Connecting Communities 2015 > Date: January 13, 2015 8:48:20 AM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Happy New Year Everyone -- please read the attached update and summary. > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > Executive Director, WVCC > 304.542.1994

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Summary of the January Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, Following is a summary of Bicycle Board Meeting on January 8, 2015. The next bicycle meeting will be on February 5 (Thursday). @Emily: we can be flexible about the time of the meeting on Thursday. It can start at any time later than 6:00 PM if only it can fit into your schedule. For instance, 7:30 PM? Attendee: Frank Gmeindl, Marilyn Newcome, Chip Wamsley, Derek Springston, Damien Davis, Jing Zhang, Matt McCabe, Bill Kawecki, Jenny Selin 1. MUB Mail Cycling Insert * Revise contents and design of the insert. The revised insert will be sent to the board for review next week. * Sponsor-search team: Chip (leader), Derek, Marilyn, Jing. Selin and Bill are willing to assist when needed. * Identified potential sponsors: Mon Hospital, WVU Hospital, local banks, insurance companies (All-State, State Farm, Progressive.). It is helpful to find out companies that have done similar sponsorship in the past. * Inserts can be distributed by zip codes, if needed. * Tentatively, the time line is o January: locate sponsors o February: Coordinate and go through the process of producing the insert o March: Product transmitted to MUB for delivery o April-May: Delivery * Explore alternative distribution channels in the future, including electric format delivery, sponsor initiated distribution, Facebook, City's website, in-person hardcopy handover, newspaper/magazine, events. 2. Application for Funding in 2015 * Team: Derek (leader), Chip, Jing, and two other former participants. * Review the funding matrix to identify opportunities 3. Cycling Instructor Training * The dates for the upcoming League Cycling Instructor seminar in Pittsburgh are April 10-12, 2015. * Emily and Jing will attend the seminar to become instructors. They will teach cycling courses in the fall. The training will funded by All-State Funds. * The Board is looking for one additional qualified candidate to join the coming seminar in Pittsburgh. 4. Update on MPO Projects and Activities * MPO has contracted consulting firms to conduct two studies. They are University Ave Complete Street Corridor Study and I-70 Access Study. It is encouraged that the board member to participate the public outreach process of these two studies. * Don Knotts Blvd Complete Street Conceptual Layout has been reviewed by the board. 5. Developing Ideas on Advancing Bicycle Board in 2015 * This topic will be discussed in the February meeting (February 5th ). * The Board needs a renewal through re-defining its goals and objectives and re-constructing its scheme accordingly. 6. Other Business * Damien is preparing a $20,000 to $30,000 budget proposal for ped/bike improvements. (from All-State Grants) Thanks, it was my pleasure to facilitate the meeting. Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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My Bike Board Action Items from Last Night...
by Derek Springston 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Bike Board Members, My action items from last night's meeting: *1. Action: Schedule Grant Planning Meeting* to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. Doodle poll created. Will schedule meeting when participants reply with availablity. * Meeting Outcomes:* establish 1-2 year grant plan, establish roles for committee members, establish platform to evaluate existing funding to match with priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare status update for next BB meeting. *2. Action: Locate "Find It Fund It" cycling funding table* to assist Grant Planning Committee with grant planning. *Done:* I've attached it or you can find it online located here: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/site_images/content/Find_It_Fund_It_chart.pdf *3. Action: Assist Jing (and others?) with Obtaining Sponsors for MUB Flyer* Need further discussion with Jing *Outcome: *identify and land sponsors. *4. Action: Attend MPO Open House Regarding Upcoming Greenbag Rd, University Ave, and other Projects* *Outcome: *submit comments/provide cycling recommendations/input to MPO for their planning. 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek Springston (via Doodle) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Hi there, Derek Springston (dspringston(a)gmail.com) invites you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting". Derek Springston says: As discussed at 1-8-2015 Bicycle Board meeting, a sub-committee was formed to develop a systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants for infrastructure, education, and other valuable cycling projects in Morgantown. Meeting Outcome: 1. Establish initial plan for landing grants over next 1-2 years 2. Establish roles for members of Grant Planning Committee 3. Establish platform for how we will match possible funding with existing identified and prioritized Morgantown cycling projects. 4. Prepare status update for next Bike Board meeting (could occur after Grant Planning meeting) For the Transportation Alternatives grant, Jing, Chip, and I believe Traci and Emily were planning on assisting with the grant-writing, and in the failure to submit a Letter of Intent, I'd like to request the same group of people and any other volunteers to help with future Grant Planning and attend this meeting. I've suggested lunch times at Black Bear Evansdale since that seemed to work with this immediate group last year. Thanks! Participate now https://doodle.com/b6xtv2dscvtsc4yz?tmail=poll_invitecontact_participant_in… What is Doodle? Doodle is a web service that helps Derek Springston to find a suitable date for meeting with a group of people. Learn more about how Doodle works. (https://doodle.com/main.html?tlink=checkOutLink&tmail=poll_invitecontact_pa…) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You have received this e-mail because "Derek Springston" has invited you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." ---- Doodle AG, Werdstrasse 21, 8021 Zürich

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Bicycle Board Meeting: Thursday, January 8, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, Based on the Doodle, the January meeting is scheduled on January 8 (Thursday), from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The location is at the training room of the Public Safety Building. Attached is a draft MUB mail inset for your further preview. Thanks! Jing From: Emily Vasile [mailto:emilyvasile@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 11:33 AM To: Jing Zhang Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board Meeting on January 8th Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Jing. The agenda looks good. I can't make meetings on Tuesdays or Thursdays and would like to be involved. Is there a chance we can move the time of our meetings to a Monday or Wednesday? Also, why not consolidate them into hour-long meetings rather than two for the core group? Folks who need more time could gather before or after to work on special projects that do not involve the whole group. We could always try for a meeting or two and reassess. Let's get thoughts from a few others and send out a doodle to find an agreeable time. Happy holidays, all! Emily On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM, Jing Zhang <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> > wrote: Bicycle Board Members, Let's schedule a meeting in the January of 2015! Thinking about January 8th (Thursday), 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. Initial agenda topics and desired outcomes: 1. Agenda Desired outcomes: finalized agenda items to be discuss at this meeting 2. MUB mail cycling insert Desired outcomes: insert design/content reviewed, improvements listed, and the next step(s) identified 3. Application for Funding in 2015 Desired outcomes: team built up and actions identified 4. Cycling instructor training Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the cycling instructor training 5. Update on MPO projects and activities Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the ongoing projects by the MPO 6. Developing ideas on advancing bicycle board in 2015 Desired outcomes: decide on how the board will proceed in 2015 Please do not hesitate to add any item that you think is appropriate. Thanks, Happy New Year! Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 <tel:864.207.0749> (cell) 304.381.4363 <tel:304.381.4363> " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board Meeting on January
by Jing Zhang 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Good idea. Emily. Following is a doodle link for scheduling the meeting. The time frame is from 8th to 14th (6:30 pm-7:30 pm or 7:00 pm-8:00 pm) <http://doodle.com/4uedsubd9m6b7sh5> http://doodle.com/4uedsubd9m6b7sh5 @ Marilyn: Thanks! Happy New Year! Jing From: Emily Vasile [mailto:emilyvasile@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 11:33 AM To: Jing Zhang Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board Meeting on January 8th Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Jing. The agenda looks good. I can't make meetings on Tuesdays or Thursdays and would like to be involved. Is there a chance we can move the time of our meetings to a Monday or Wednesday? Also, why not consolidate them into hour-long meetings rather than two for the core group? Folks who need more time could gather before or after to work on special projects that do not involve the whole group. We could always try for a meeting or two and reassess. Let's get thoughts from a few others and send out a doodle to find an agreeable time. Happy holidays, all! Emily On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM, Jing Zhang <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> > wrote: Bicycle Board Members, Let's schedule a meeting in the January of 2015! Thinking about January 8th (Thursday), 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. Initial agenda topics and desired outcomes: 1. Agenda Desired outcomes: finalized agenda items to be discuss at this meeting 2. MUB mail cycling insert Desired outcomes: insert design/content reviewed, improvements listed, and the next step(s) identified 3. Application for Funding in 2015 Desired outcomes: team built up and actions identified 4. Cycling instructor training Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the cycling instructor training 5. Update on MPO projects and activities Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the ongoing projects by the MPO 6. Developing ideas on advancing bicycle board in 2015 Desired outcomes: decide on how the board will proceed in 2015 Please do not hesitate to add any item that you think is appropriate. Thanks, Happy New Year! Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 <tel:864.207.0749> (cell) 304.381.4363 <tel:304.381.4363> " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bicycle Board Meeting on January 8th
by Jing Zhang 30 Dec '14

30 Dec '14

Bicycle Board Members, Let's schedule a meeting in the January of 2015! Thinking about January 8th (Thursday), 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. Initial agenda topics and desired outcomes: 1. Agenda Desired outcomes: finalized agenda items to be discuss at this meeting 2. MUB mail cycling insert Desired outcomes: insert design/content reviewed, improvements listed, and the next step(s) identified 3. Application for Funding in 2015 Desired outcomes: team built up and actions identified 4. Cycling instructor training Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the cycling instructor training 5. Update on MPO projects and activities Desired outcomes: the board get informed about the ongoing projects by the MPO 6. Developing ideas on advancing bicycle board in 2015 Desired outcomes: decide on how the board will proceed in 2015 Please do not hesitate to add any item that you think is appropriate. Thanks, Happy New Year! Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Re: [Bikeboard] bicycle MUB mail insert for review
by Chip Wamsley 11 Dec '14

11 Dec '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Great job to all involved, It looks comprehensive. As for sponsors, I would consider the Hospitals or Banks. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 12/8/2014 3:32:02 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] bicycle MUB mail insert for review Bicycle Board Members, The draft of bicycle MUB mail insert has been attached for your review. It was developed from a sample that Frank showed us two months ago. Frank and I have worked on it. There is a summary of the status of this project: Councilman Kawecki helped us to reach out to Tim Ball, the general manager of MUB. Tim agreed. Councilman Kawecki also helped us to contact the Morgantown Printing Binding to get a quote for this project. -- The estimated cost is approximately $2,000, including $1, 420 of printing cost and $500 of insert cost. Currently, we intent to distribute 25,000 copies through the MUB mail. Next steps are: -- confirm the design and content (we can discuss it in the January meeting) -- look for sponsors (we can discuss it in the January meeting too) -- print it out -- hand the copies to MUB for insert. If I can make any improvements, please let me know. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 tranplan(a)labyrinth.net www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Fwd: Model for the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Board
by Jennifer 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

Attachments Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 Begin forwarded message: From: "Tracy Higgins" <tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org> To: "'Ella Belling'" <ella(a)montrails.org> Cc: a.yager(a)wvhub.org, abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com, "'Amy Camp'" <acamp(a)pecpa.org>, Alan.Craig(a)dot.state.oh.us, "'Anna Withrow'" <Anna.Withrow(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Morgantown Monongalia MPO'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, baustin(a)moncpc.org, "'Fazzini, Bernie'" <bfazzini(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Robinson, Bill C'" <Bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov>, billbikes(a)hotmail.com, "'Sams, Callie C'" <Callie.C.Sams(a)wv.gov>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Chamber'" <chamber(a)wetzelcountychamber.com>, "'Derek Springston'" <charles.springston(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Cindy.K.Butler(a)wv.gov, "'Cami Rogers'" <crogers(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Shaffer, Charlotte'" <cshaffer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Cathy Mccollom'" <csm(a)mccollomds.com>, "'Chris Villamagna'" <cvillamagna(a)wheelingheritage.org>, "'Craig White'" <cwhite(a)grandvuepark.com>, cwilberger(a)fs.fed.us, "'Mike Book, Exec Dir'" <dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, Debbie.Fought(a)dot.state.oh.us, director(a)ohioriverscenicbyway.net, dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net, dj.allen(a)lkrcd.com, "''Donna Holdorf''" <donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org>, "'Douglas Arbogast'" <Douglas.Arbogast(a)mail.wvu.edu>, dvoelker(a)harrisonchamber.org, "'Ella Belling'" <ella(a)montrails.org>, eric(a)railstotrails.org, "'Frank O'Brien'" <fobrien(a)wheelingcvb.com>, "'Martha & Francis Daniels'" <fpdaniels(a)hughes.net>, "'Gary Chancey'" <gchancey(a)fs.fed.us>, "'Gillum House'" <gillum(a)gillumhouse.com>, "'Deana Dean'" <i79dc.org(a)gmail.com>, info(a)spturnpike.org, info(a)visitsteubenville.com, "'Jim Christie'" <jchristie(a)thrashereng.com>, "'John Cooper'" <jcooper(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>, jeri(a)mariettaohio.org, "'Sell, Jessica (Manchin)'" <jessica_sell(a)manchin.senate.gov>, jhall(a)regionvi.com, "'Jim Brown'" <jim(a)railstotrails.org>, "'Baisden, John (Rockefeller)'" <John_Baisden(a)rockefeller.senate.gov>, "'Jenny Selin'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "'Judith Bratten'" <judy(a)oldfortsteuben.com>, JWhitmore(a)parkersburg-wv.com, "'Kent Spellman'" <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, kate(a)mainstreetfairmont.org, Keith_McIntosh(a)manchin.senate.gov, "'Kelly Pack'" <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org>, kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com, "'Kim Bauer'" <kimbauerpscvb(a)yahoo.com>, "'Kimberly Jo Coram'" <kimberlyjocoram(a)gmail.com>, "'Mark Abbott'" <kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net>, info(a)northbendrailtrail.org, "'John Knouse'" <knousejohn(a)gmail.com>, "'Adams Ken'" <ksadams(a)zoominternet.net>, kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov, l.brennan(a)wvhub.org, lcross(a)harrisoncountywv.com, "'Linda Lytle'" <linda(a)visitmadison.org>, llkbike(a)yahoo.com, lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com, malina(a)mainstreetfairmont.org, "'Victoria Evans'" <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com>, "'Boggs, Mara (Manchin)'" <Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov>, Mary_Jo_Guidi(a)manchin.senate.gov, "'Mary Small'" <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com>, "'Mike Book, Exec Dir'" <mbook(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Melissa Burch'" <mburch(a)boparc.org>, mgr(a)shinnstonwv.com, mhowe(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com, mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org, mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org, mromano(a)harrisoncountywv.com, neosha.price(a)dot.gov, "'Norm Schwertfeger'" <Norm.Schwertfeger(a)mail.wvu.edu>, palost(a)athensohio.com, "'Patrick Kirby'" <Patrick.Kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'PATRICKKELLEY(a)completetitlesolutions.com'" <PatrickKelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com>, Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov, Paul.m.elliott(a)wv.gov, northbendrailtrail(a)wv.gov, "'Margaret Pings'" <Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <perry.j.keller(a)wv.gov>, "'George R Higinbotham'" <petehigi(a)gmail.com>, planning(a)fairmontwv.gov, randy.durst(a)movrc.org, rmyeager(a)parkersburg-wv.com, Robert.L.Beanblossom(a)wv.gov, Roxanne.Kane(a)dot.state.oh.us, "'Ron Watson'" <rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Ryan Burns'" <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov>, scmayor(a)comcast.net, "'Gawell, Shyna'" <shyna.gawell(a)dot.state.oh.us>, "'Stephanie Pethtel'" <spethtel(a)wvhtf.org>, "'Steve Selin'" <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, suze1951(a)gmail.com, "'David Franklin'" <TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com>, tmski44(a)aol.com, tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org, "'Bill'" <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Robert.Young(a)dot.state.oh.us, "'Mike Murphy'" <mikemurphy1939(a)suddenlink.net>, "'John Eleyette'" <JMELEYETTE(a)rocketmail.com>, JLaChapelle(a)frontier.com Subject: Model for the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Board All, Please find the attached documents containing examples of how the Mayor's Alternative Transportation Advisory Council (MATAC) was established in Marietta, Ohio. There are two example agendas. One depicts the initial meeting agenda to explain the Council to the Mayor and get his feedback. The other is a regular meeting agenda. I have also attached the by-laws adopted into local City code. It includes MATAC's mission statement. The group organization follows the Blueprint for Bicycle Friendly America by the League of American Bicyclists. In the attachments there is a .ppt file depicting an example organization chart. There is also a .pdf file from the League's website with the blueprint magazine. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I hope this information will be helpful. Kind regards, Tracy Higgins WWW IPC Parkersburg, WV

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Fwd: PennDOT Hiring a new Ped/Bike Coordinatoer (Harrisburg location)
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

PennDOT is currently advertising the position of pedestrian/bicycle coordinator in the Harrisburg (Central) office. This is a full-time position dedicated to ped/bike issues and projects. The application window opened yesterday, will close on January 6th. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/pabureau/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1017008

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bicycle MUB mail insert for review
by Jing Zhang 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Bicycle Board Members, The draft of bicycle MUB mail insert has been attached for your review. It was developed from a sample that Frank showed us two months ago. Frank and I have worked on it. There is a summary of the status of this project: * Councilman Kawecki helped us to reach out to Tim Ball, the general manager of MUB. Tim agreed. * Councilman Kawecki also helped us to contact the Morgantown Printing & Binding to get a quote for this project. -- The estimated cost is approximately $2,000, including $1, 420 of printing cost and $500 of insert cost. * Currently, we intent to distribute 25,000 copies through the MUB mail. * Next steps are: -- confirm the design and content (we can discuss it in the January meeting) -- look for sponsors (we can discuss it in the January meeting too) -- print it out -- hand the copies to MUB for insert. If I can make any improvements, please let me know. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Fwd: Model for the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Board
by Jennifer 04 Dec '14

04 Dec '14

Anything helpful or useful here? I consider our group a model, just looking at what others do. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 Begin forwarded message: From: "D. J. Allen" <dj.allen(a)lkrcd.com> Date: December 2, 2014 at 11:41:58 AM EST To: "'Tracy Higgins'" <tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org>, "'Ella Belling'" <ella(a)montrails.org> Cc: <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>, <abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>, "'Amy Camp'" <acamp(a)pecpa.org>, <Alan.Craig(a)dot.state.oh.us>, "'Anna Withrow'" <Anna.Withrow(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Morgantown Monongalia MPO'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "'Fazzini, Bernie'" <bfazzini(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Robinson, Bill C'" <Bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov>, <billbikes(a)hotmail.com>, "'Sams, Callie C'" <Callie.C.Sams(a)wv.gov>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Chamber'" <chamber(a)wetzelcountychamber.com>, "'Derek Springston'" <charles.springston(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <Cindy.K.Butler(a)wv.gov>, "'Cami Rogers'" <crogers(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Shaffer, Charlotte'" <cshaffer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Cathy Mccollom'" <csm(a)mccollomds.com>, "'Chris Villamagna'" <cvillamagna(a)wheelingheritage.org>, "'Craig White'" <cwhite(a)grandvuepark.com>, <cwilberger(a)fs.fed.us>, "'Mike Book, Exec Dir'" <dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, <Debbie.Fought(a)dot.state.oh.us>, <director(a)ohioriverscenicbyway.net>, <dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net>, "''Donna Holdorf''" <donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org>, "'Douglas Arbogast'" <Douglas.Arbogast(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <dvoelker(a)harrisonchamber.org>, "'Ella Belling'" <ella(a)montrails.org>, <eric(a)railstotrails.org>, "'Frank O'Brien'" <fobrien(a)wheelingcvb.com>, "'Martha & Francis Daniels'" <fpdaniels(a)hughes.net>, "'Gary Chancey'" <gchancey(a)fs.fed.us>, "'Gillum House'" <gillum(a)gillumhouse.com>, "'Deana Dean'" <i79dc.org(a)gmail.com>, <info(a)spturnpike.org>, <info(a)visitsteubenville.com>, "'Jim Christie'" <jchristie(a)thrashereng.com>, "'John Cooper'" <jcooper(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>, <jeri(a)mariettaohio.org>, "'Sell, Jessica $Manchin$'" <jessica_sell(a)manchin.senate.gov>, <jhall(a)regionvi.com>, "'Jim Brown'" <jim(a)railstotrails.org>, "'Baisden, John $Rockefeller$'" <John_Baisden(a)rockefeller.senate.gov>, "'Jenny Selin'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "'Judith Bratten'" <judy(a)oldfortsteuben.com>, <JWhitmore(a)parkersburg-wv.com>, "'Kent Spellman'" <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, <kate(a)mainstreetfairmont.org>, <Keith_McIntosh(a)manchin.senate.gov>, "'Kelly Pack'" <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org>, <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, "'Kim Bauer'" <kimbauerpscvb(a)yahoo.com>, "'Kimberly Jo Coram'" <kimberlyjocoram(a)gmail.com>, "'Mark Abbott'" <kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net>, <info(a)northbendrailtrail.org>, "'John Knouse'" <knousejohn(a)gmail.com>, "'Adams Ken'" <ksadams(a)zoominternet.net>, <kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov>, <l.brennan(a)wvhub.org>, <lcross(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Linda Lytle'" <linda(a)visitmadison.org>, <llkbike(a)yahoo.com>, <lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com>, <malina(a)mainstreetfairmont.org>, "'Victoria Evans'" <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com>, "'Boggs, Mara $Manchin$'" <Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov>, <Mary_Jo_Guidi(a)manchin.senate.gov>, "'Mary Small'" <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com>, "'Mike Book, Exec Dir'" <mbook(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Melissa Burch'" <mburch(a)boparc.org>, <mgr(a)shinnstonwv.com>, <mhowe(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>, <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org>, <mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org>, <mromano(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, <neosha.price(a)dot.gov>, "'Norm Schwertfeger'" <Norm.Schwertfeger(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <palost(a)athensohio.com>, "'Patrick Kirby'" <Patrick.Kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'PATRICKKELLEY(a)completetitlesolutions.com'" <PatrickKelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com>, <Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov>, <Paul.m.elliott(a)wv.gov>, <northbendrailtrail(a)wv.gov>, "'Margaret Pings'" <Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <perry.j.keller(a)wv.gov>, "'George R Higinbotham'" <petehigi(a)gmail.com>, <planning(a)fairmontwv.gov>, <randy.durst(a)movrc.org>, <rmyeager(a)parkersburg-wv.com>, <Robert.L.Beanblossom(a)wv.gov>, <Roxanne.Kane(a)dot.state.oh.us>, "'Ron Watson'" <rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com>, "'Ryan Burns'" <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov>, <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Gawell, Shyna'" <shyna.gawell(a)dot.state.oh.us>, "'Stephanie Pethtel'" <spethtel(a)wvhtf.org>, "'Steve Selin'" <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, <suze1951(a)gmail.com>, "'David Franklin'" <TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com>, <tmski44(a)aol.com>, "'Bill'" <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, <Robert.Young(a)dot.state.oh.us>, "'Mike Murphy'" <mikemurphy1939(a)suddenlink.net>, "'John Eleyette'" <JMELEYETTE(a)rocketmail.com>, <JLaChapelle(a)frontier.com> Subject: RE: Model for the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Board Reply-To: <dj.allen(a)lkrcd.com> Thanks Tracy. Great Information!! – D. J. From: Tracy Higgins [mailto:tracy.higgins@movrc.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:59 AM To: 'Ella Belling' Cc: a.yager(a)wvhub.org; abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com; 'Amy Camp'; Alan.Craig(a)dot.state.oh.us; 'Anna Withrow'; 'Morgantown Monongalia MPO'; baustin(a)moncpc.org; 'Fazzini, Bernie'; 'Robinson, Bill C'; billbikes(a)hotmail.com; 'Sams, Callie C'; 'Christiaan Abildso'; 'Chamber'; 'Derek Springston'; Cindy.K.Butler(a)wv.gov; 'Cami Rogers'; 'Shaffer, Charlotte'; 'Cathy Mccollom'; 'Chris Villamagna'; 'Craig White'; cwilberger(a)fs.fed.us; 'Mike Book, Exec Dir'; Debbie.Fought(a)dot.state.oh.us; director(a)ohioriverscenicbyway.net; dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net; dj.allen(a)lkrcd.com; ''Donna Holdorf''; 'Douglas Arbogast'; dvoelker(a)harrisonchamber.org; 'Ella Belling'; eric(a)railstotrails.org; 'Frank O'Brien'; 'Martha & Francis Daniels'; 'Gary Chancey'; 'Gillum House'; 'Deana Dean'; info(a)spturnpike.org; info(a)visitsteubenville.com; 'Jim Christie'; 'John Cooper'; jeri(a)mariettaohio.org; 'Sell, Jessica (Manchin)'; jhall(a)regionvi.com; 'Jim Brown'; 'Baisden, John (Rockefeller)'; 'Jenny Selin'; 'Judith Bratten'; JWhitmore(a)parkersburg-wv.com; 'Kent Spellman'; kate(a)mainstreetfairmont.org; Keith_McIntosh(a)manchin.senate.gov; 'Kelly Pack'; kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com; 'Kim Bauer'; 'Kimberly Jo Coram'; 'Mark Abbott'; info(a)northbendrailtrail.org; 'John Knouse'; 'Adams Ken'; kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov; l.brennan(a)wvhub.org; lcross(a)harrisoncountywv.com; 'Linda Lytle'; llkbike(a)yahoo.com; lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com; malina(a)mainstreetfairmont.org; 'Victoria Evans'; 'Boggs, Mara (Manchin)'; Mary_Jo_Guidi(a)manchin.senate.gov; 'Mary Small'; 'Mike Book, Exec Dir'; 'Melissa Burch'; mgr(a)shinnstonwv.com; mhowe(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com; mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org; mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org; mromano(a)harrisoncountywv.com; neosha.price(a)dot.gov; 'Norm Schwertfeger'; palost(a)athensohio.com; 'Patrick Kirby'; 'PATRICKKELLEY(a)completetitlesolutions.com'; Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov; Paul.m.elliott(a)wv.gov; northbendrailtrail(a)wv.gov; 'Margaret Pings'; 'Keller, Perry J'; 'George R Higinbotham'; planning(a)fairmontwv.gov; randy.durst(a)movrc.org; rmyeager(a)parkersburg-wv.com; Robert.L.Beanblossom(a)wv.gov; Roxanne.Kane(a)dot.state.oh.us; 'Ron Watson'; 'Ryan Burns'; scmayor(a)comcast.net; 'Gawell, Shyna'; 'Stephanie Pethtel'; 'Steve Selin'; suze1951(a)gmail.com; 'David Franklin'; tmski44(a)aol.com; tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org; 'Bill'; Robert.Young(a)dot.state.oh.us; 'Mike Murphy'; 'John Eleyette'; JLaChapelle(a)frontier.com Subject: Model for the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Board All, Please find the attached documents containing examples of how the Mayor’s Alternative Transportation Advisory Council (MATAC) was established in Marietta, Ohio. There are two example agendas. One depicts the initial meeting agenda to explain the Council to the Mayor and get his feedback. The other is a regular meeting agenda. I have also attached the by-laws adopted into local City code. It includes MATAC’s mission statement. The group organization follows the Blueprint for Bicycle Friendly America by the League of American Bicyclists. In the attachments there is a .ppt file depicting an example organization chart. There is also a .pdf file from the League’s website with the blueprint magazine. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I hope this information will be helpful. Kind regards, Tracy Higgins WWW IPC Parkersburg, WV

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Fwd: 3rd Traffic Commission Workshop
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Dec '14

02 Dec '14

If you have any comments, please give them to me before Wednesday afternoon and I will take them with me to the workshop Wednesday night. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: 3rd Traffic Commission Workshop > Date: November 26, 2014 11:29:32 PM EST > To: Devon Milam <dmilam(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, julia.durham(a)gmail.com, williameblosser(a)gmail.com, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, cbaker(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is a draft of a proposed ordinance for changes to the Traffic Commission. This was submitted a couple of years ago for consideration by the Pedestrian Safety Board. This ordinance is a good place to start. I would like everyone to review and have proposed revision to discuss at our last workshop. Also attached is the current ordinance. We will meet in the training room at the Public Safety Building at 6:30pm on Dec. 3. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > Interim Director of Public Works and Engineering > > City of Morgantown > > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov > > > Folks, > > Attached is a draft of a proposed ordinance for changes to the Traffic Commission. This was submitted a couple of years ago for consideration. And yes Steve, I know it is not in the proper form for it is a starting place. For those of you who are unaware, we have had a couple of workshops with the commissioners to help determine the future of the Traffic Commission. This ordinance is a good place to start doing the "wordsmithing" of an ordinance change. I would like for you to review the attached document and then have a meeting to discus everyone's comments regarding this before anything is taken back in front of the Traffic Commission hopefully for their June 4th meeting. I can have a Doodle set up for a couple times in the next 2-weeks to set something up if this is agreeable to everyone. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > Terry > > Terry L. Hough P.E., P.S, CFM > Director of Public Works and Engineering > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-284-7412 > though(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > >

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COW - EPA Bike Sharing Technical Assistance Grant Application
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Dear BB, Attached is the agenda from tonight's Morgantown City Councils Committee of the Whole documenting the consideration of an EPA Bike Sharing Technical Assistance Grant Application. Glad to see efforts are under way to realize this EPA technical assistance grant! As you may recall, we began this pursuit in 2012. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Join us for a webinar on Complete Streets in the South
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Nov '14

17 Nov '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Subject: Join us for a webinar on Complete Streets in the South > Date: November 17, 2014 11:00:42 AM EST > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Join us for our first Southern forum webinar, “Complete Streets in the South,” on December 9, 2014 from 2 – 3 PM ET. Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership invites you to join us for our first Southern forum webinar, “Complete Streets in the South,” on December 9, 2014 from 2 – 3 PM ET. The webinar will explore the process used to create Complete Streets in a variety of southern settings. > > Case studies include: > > Efforts underway in a rural Kentucky county that is laying the groundwork for Complete Streets implementation at the local level. > The story behind the city of Memphis, TN, passing the 500th Complete Streets policy in 2013. With a population of over 650,000 people, Memphis is the largest city in the state of Tennessee and was named twice by Bicycling Magazine as one of America’s worst cities for bicycling. Citizens, planners, and engineers worked together to craft the award-winning policy, and are now working on implementation. > A collaborative project in urban Broward County, FL, where many organizations are working together to implement a county-wide Complete Streets initiative. > > Our panel of speakers will feature: > > Beth Willett, Program Officer for the Built Environment, The Greater Clark Foundation, Clark County, Kentucky > John Paul Shaffer, Program Director, Livable Memphis > Anamarie Garces, Principal, Urban Health Solutions, Executive Director, Urban Health Partnerships, Broward County, Florida > To register for the webinar, please visit: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5531337697555079938 > > > After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes to School National Partnership, All rights reserved. > You're receiving this message because you have expressed interest in improving walking, bicycling, and Safe Routes to School. If you no longer wish to receive emails like these, please unsubscribe. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > 2323 Broadway Ste 109B > Oakland, CA 94612 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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Nov. 6th Meeting Follow-Up?
by Derek Springston 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

Hey folks, Is there any follow-up or action items required from the last meeting that occurred on November 6th? What there any discussion of my recommended topic below? *I would like to recommend at the meeting that you guys talk about the possibility of applying for another Transportation Alternatives Program grant for FY2015 like we did last year for FY2014.* I recommend you discuss: - whether or not we should pursue it again - who should lead the effort (I could lead it again, unless someone else really wants to) - who would like to help with the application 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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My wife's voice recital next Tuesday (Nov 18)
by Jing Zhang 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, My wife, Tingting, will hold a voice recital on Nov 18 at WVU Creative Art Center. It is at the Block Hall (on the ground floor). The time is 6:00 PM. You are cordially invited to come:) Thanks:) Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Re: [Bikeboard] (no subject)
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

Good day Alex, Kendall, and Bike Board folks. I guess the email contact for the Bike Board is still listed as me. Susan, could you please change the email contact to bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com ? That's the most appropriate one for sure. Alex and Kendall, the Bike Board is meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the Public Safety Building, downtown Morgantown, to discuss the climbing lane. Frank and some others were at a City meeting that had this on the agenda so they would be much more helpful and knowledgeable on this topic. Hopefully you can make the meeting. If not, query the Bike Board. Thanks. Here were questions from Kendall- *********** My name is Kendall Snee and I work for the daily athenaeum and I was hoping I could possibly ask you a couple of questions about the new bike lane on Mon Boulevard. 1. Have people been asking for this new addition? 2.What kind of traffic can be expected? 3. Will it possibly compromise the car lanes? 4.What do you personally see as the benefits of this bike lane? 5. When can it be expected to be finished? Thank you for your time, *********** On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 12:53 PM, Alex Lang <alang(a)dominionpost.com> wrote: > Gunnar, > > I am with The Dominion Post and was working on a story about the new bike lane coming to Mon Blvd. If you could give me a call at 304-685-9079 it would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks > Alex

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Chip Wamsley 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n That works for me. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 10/23/2014 7:47:27 AM To: "'Jennifer'" jselin(a)hotmail.com, "'Derek Springston'" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "'Frank Gmeindl'" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane Lets schedule a time to meet! Propose: the Thursday of the first week in November (Nov. 6th)? Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7:11 PM To: Derek Springston Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown; Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane I appreciate all of the work that has been done over the past several years. Here we are where we are and we have support for bicycle initiatives, we have had changes in administrative staff. It still takes time to put items in place, but if we don't push, we don't make progress. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:45 AM, "Jennifer" jselin(a)hotmail.com wrote: Somewhere in here we do need some visible projects. Could use bike board help! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:19 AM, "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com wrote: Frank, Thanks for the update. It would be exciting to see a climbing lane there. I would use it just the same or almost the same whether they put a lane in there or not, but I think it would provide some more 'visible' infrastructure to encourage folks to bike. With the time it's taken or taking, it feels like a failed project to me, and I hate to feel like giving up, but at this point, it makes me feel like questioning whether that project was a valuable use of time spent over the last several years. I'm not necessarily talking about my time, but all involved. However, if we're almost to realizing it's implementation, it will be valuable to finish. I know I haven't been super involved with the Bike Board as of late since my priorities are my family and kids right now, especially with a 2 month old, but I'll be back in the loop again, especially IF we land that WVDOH Transportation Alternatives grant. Have a nice day. I appreciate the update. ~Derek On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:53 AM, Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com wrote: Last night, City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance that will authorize the MOU between the City, WVDOH and WVU to get the climbing lane installed. Considering that it took 2 years from the time we proposed the climbing lane for the City to convene a meeting with all the stakeholders and then 3 more years from the time these 3 parties met and reached a vocal agreement to write the MOU which is substantively identical to that which was agreed, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the MOU to actually get signed by the 3 parties and then implemented by them. Jenny Selin raised a good point during the bike lane discussion at last night's meeting. She observed that the surface of the shoulder where the bike lane is supposed to go is poor and needs some real pavement before money's wasted striping, marking and signing it. Jeff Mikorski responded that WVDOH is responsible for paving Mon Blvd. but was not aware that WVDOH has any plans to repave it or the shoulder. He said that he hoped the City could work with WVDOH to get them to repave the shoulder if they had funds for it. Mike Fike also questioned who will keep the climbing lane clean. Jeff responded that both the WVDOH and the City sweep the shoulder. So, you can see that the obstacles this project still needs to overcome are not unlike the glass, rocks, snow, ice and other debris that those of us that ride up Mon Blvd. must get around or over. It would be interesting to compare this project's history with that of the Evansdale Drive relocation and creation of a roadway through the Arboretum. Frank Lead, follow, or get out of the way Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Subject: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane Date: October 21, 2014 2:52:52 PM EDT To: Bike Board - Morgantown bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Tonight's City Council meeting agenda item #10: Consideration of APPROVAL of FIRST READING of AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IT AND THE WV DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR INSTALLATION OF A BICYCLE LANE ALONG NORTHBOUND U.S. 19(MONONGAHELA BOULEVARD), BETWEEN EIGHTH STREET AND EVANSDALE DRIVE. See p. 60 -61 (approximately half way through the packet) at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/City-Council-Packet.pdf for the actual MOU. (Sorry, I couldn't cut-and-paste it legibly here.) You could attend the meeting in City Hall or watch it live on TV. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.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 Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Chip Wamsley 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Thanks Jing, see you then. ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 11/5/2014 9:53:53 AM To: "'Jennifer'" jselin(a)hotmail.com, "'Frank Gmeindl'" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Cc: "'Chip Wamsley'" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com, "'Derek Springston'" dspringston(a)gmail.com, "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane FYI, the bike board meeting is tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 6), PSB Training Room, from 6:30-8:30 pm. See you then, Jing From: Jennifer [mailto:jselin@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 1:55 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Chip Wamsley; Jing Zhang; Derek Springston; Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane What Time? Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Oct 23, 2014, at 10:03 AM, "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com wrote: Works for me. Frank Those that say, "It can't be done" should not stand in the way of those that are doing it On Oct 23, 2014, at 9:07 AM, "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com wrote: That works for me. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 10/23/2014 7:47:27 AM To: "'Jennifer'" jselin(a)hotmail.com, "'Derek Springston'" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "'Frank Gmeindl'" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane Lets schedule a time to meet! Propose: the Thursday of the first week in November (Nov. 6th)? Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7:11 PM To: Derek Springston Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown; Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane I appreciate all of the work that has been done over the past several years. Here we are where we are and we have support for bicycle initiatives, we have had changes in administrative staff. It still takes time to put items in place, but if we don't push, we don't make progress. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:45 AM, "Jennifer" jselin(a)hotmail.com wrote: Somewhere in here we do need some visible projects. Could use bike board help! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:19 AM, "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com wrote: Frank, Thanks for the update. It would be exciting to see a climbing lane there. I would use it just the same or almost the same whether they put a lane in there or not, but I think it would provide some more 'visible' infrastructure to encourage folks to bike. With the time it's taken or taking, it feels like a failed project to me, and I hate to feel like giving up, but at this point, it makes me feel like questioning whether that project was a valuable use of time spent over the last several years. I'm not necessarily talking about my time, but all involved. However, if we're almost to realizing it's implementation, it will be valuable to finish. I know I haven't been super involved with the Bike Board as of late since my priorities are my family and kids right now, especially with a 2 month old, but I'll be back in the loop again, especially IF we land that WVDOH Transportation Alternatives grant. Have a nice day. I appreciate the update. ~Derek On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:53 AM, Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com wrote: Last night, City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance that will authorize the MOU between the City, WVDOH and WVU to get the climbing lane installed. Considering that it took 2 years from the time we proposed the climbing lane for the City to convene a meeting with all the stakeholders and then 3 more years from the time these 3 parties met and reached a vocal agreement to write the MOU which is substantively identical to that which was agreed, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the MOU to actually get signed by the 3 parties and then implemented by them. Jenny Selin raised a good point during the bike lane discussion at last night's meeting. She observed that the surface of the shoulder where the bike lane is supposed to go is poor and needs some real pavement before money's wasted striping, marking and signing it. Jeff Mikorski responded that WVDOH is responsible for paving Mon Blvd. but was not aware that WVDOH has any plans to repave it or the shoulder. He said that he hoped the City could work with WVDOH to get them to repave the shoulder if they had funds for it. Mike Fike also questioned who will keep the climbing lane clean. Jeff responded that both the WVDOH and the City sweep the shoulder. So, you can see that the obstacles this project still needs to overcome are not unlike the glass, rocks, snow, ice and other debris that those of us that ride up Mon Blvd. must get around or over. It would be interesting to compare this project's history with that of the Evansdale Drive relocation and creation of a roadway through the Arboretum. Frank Lead, follow, or get out of the way Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Subject: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane Date: October 21, 2014 2:52:52 PM EDT To: Bike Board - Morgantown bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Tonight's City Council meeting agenda item #10: Consideration of APPROVAL of FIRST READING of AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IT AND THE WV DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR INSTALLATION OF A BICYCLE LANE ALONG NORTHBOUND U.S. 19(MONONGAHELA BOULEVARD), BETWEEN EIGHTH STREET AND EVANSDALE DRIVE. See p. 60 -61 (approximately half way through the packet) at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/City-Council-Packet.pdf for the actual MOU. (Sorry, I couldn't cut-and-paste it legibly here.) You could attend the meeting in City Hall or watch it live on TV. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.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 Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

At 9 am tomorrow, 10/28, I will meet with Morgantown City Engineer Damien Davis to review engineering drawings for the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane between 8th St. and the top of the hill. Please reply if you have any input on this or want to accompany me. Frank Gmeindl

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Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Tonight's City Council meeting agenda item #10: Consideration of APPROVAL of FIRST READING of AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IT AND THE WV DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR INSTALLATION OF A BICYCLE LANE ALONG NORTHBOUND U.S. 19(MONONGAHELA BOULEVARD), BETWEEN EIGHTH STREET AND EVANSDALE DRIVE. See p. 60 -61 (approximately half way through the packet) at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/City-Council-Packet.pdf for the actual MOU. (Sorry, I couldn't cut-and-paste it legibly here.) You could attend the meeting in City Hall or watch it live on TV. Frank

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Bicycling History by Chip Wamsley
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

> Wednesday > October 15, 2014 – Biking in Morgantown, presentation by Chip Wamsley > 7:00 p.m. > Morgantown History Museum > 175 Kirk Street > Morgantown, WV > > Mr. Wamsley will be giving a presentation about bicycling in Morgantown over the years, this coming Wednesday, Oct. 15th, at 7p.m., at the Morgantown History Museum. Those who love bicycles – and bicycling will find this presentation very interesting. One of Chip Wamsley’s early bicycle frames will be on display for this event. A reception will follow the presentation. > > Pamela Ball > Chair, > Morgantown History Museum > > Mr. Wamsley’s presentation will be part of the Speakers Series, attached to the Smithsonian Hometown Teams exhibit which will be on display at the Morgantown History Museum until November 15, 2014. Hometown Teams examines how sports and recreation in the United States have changed society from the late 1800s through current times. The Morgantown History Museum collaborative exhibit, Morgantown and Sports, examines sports and recreation in the Greater Morgantown area, from the early 1900s through current times, both in the area schools, county and city recreation organizations, coal camps, businesses and ethnic organizations.

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Open House for Greenbag Rd Planning Study on Oct 15th (next Wednesday)
by Jing Zhang 09 Oct '14

09 Oct '14

Hi, Bike Board Members, There will be an open house for the Greenbag Rd Planning Study. It will be at the Marilla Park Recreation Center on Oct 15th, (next Wednesday), and the time is 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please come! we need cyclists' opinions on how to improve Greenbag Rd. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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10/15 Green Bag Road Planning Study Public Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

Next Wednesday, October 15, 4-7 pm at Marilla Park, the MPO will take public input for Green Bag Road improvements. Those who attend will shape the future. Attached is a flyer for the meeting. The date on the flyer is incorrect. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: October 9th CAC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Please note that the MPO is going to contract out a University Avenue Corridor Study that will likely resulted in changes that will affect bicycling. If you have any comments that you would like me to take to the MPO CAC Thursday, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience before then. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: October 9th CAC Meeting > Date: October 2, 2014 1:58:11 PM EDT > To: <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Chris Azzaro'" <cazzaro(a)johnhowardmotors.com>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Roy Nutter'" <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "'Jing Zhang'" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > CAC Members, > > Please find attached the Agenda for the October 9th CAC meeting to be held at the MPO’s Offices at 6 pm. Please let me know if you will be unable to attend the meeting. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. We look forward to seeing you. > > Regards, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. > > Charles Darwin > > I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. > > Stephen Hawking > > > > > > > > > > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Traffic Commission Agenda For WED, Oct 1
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

Frank Gmeindl will not attend the 10/1 TC meeting. Frank > On Sep 30, 2014, at 12:26 PM, Roy Nutter <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > > Please see the attached and agenda and draft minutes. > > Also note, Damien and I will be discussing Traffic Commission with the City Coucil tonight at their Committee of the Whole meeting. Report tomorrow :-) > > > Roy Nutter, Professor > WVU CSEE Dept > POB 6109 > Morgantown, WV 26506-6109 > Tel: 304-293-9131 > <2014 10 01 Agenda draft.docx> > <2014 09 03 Minutes.docx>

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Re: [Bikeboard] City Services
by Jennifer 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Great idea! Simple graphic style is easy to interpret. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Sep 18, 2014, at 12:34 PM, "Jing Zhang" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: Brilliant! I can do graphics or do a first draft of the flier for the board review if needed. Let's us keep this going! Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:09 AM To: Bike Board - Morgantown Cc: Jeff Mikorski Subject: [Bikeboard] City Services Imagine your next MUB bill containing a flier promoting bicycle safety such as the attached. Last week, all Sunnyvale CA residents received this flier with their sewer and trash bill. Sunnyvale's City Council even passed a law against harassing cyclists. This is definitely a very low cost action to promote bicycling safety but would require the coordination of at least City Council, City Management, MUB and the Police department. Happy cycling! Frank The actual flier is double sided 8/5" x 3-3/4" <image002.jpg> <image004.jpg> <ATT00001>

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City Services
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

Imagine your next MUB bill containing a flier promoting bicycle safety such as the attached. Last week, all Sunnyvale CA residents received this flier with their sewer and trash bill. Sunnyvale's City Council even passed a law against harassing cyclists. This is definitely a very low cost action to promote bicycling safety but would require the coordination of at least City Council, City Management, MUB and the Police department. Happy cycling! Frank The actual flier is double sided 8/5" x 3-3/4"

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Re: [Bikeboard] City Services
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Let's do it ! ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2014 10:10:01 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "Jeff Mikorski" jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org Subject: [Bikeboard] City Services Imagine your next MUB bill containing a flier promoting bicycle safety such as the attached. Last week, all Sunnyvale CA residents received this flier with their sewer and trash bill. Sunnyvale's City Council even passed a law against harassing cyclists. This is definitely a very low cost action to promote bicycling safety but would require the coordination of at least City Council, City Management, MUB and the Police department. Happy cycling! Frank The actual flier is double sided 8/5" x 3-3/4"

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Fwd: FY 2015 Transportation Alternatives Application Process System Opening
by Derek Springston 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Hey folks, We haven't received any word on the the City of Morgantown's FY2014 Transportation Alternatives 'Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities' application, but *the FY2015 WVDOH will begin accepting the Intent-To-Apply for projects is opening. * There is still the possibility that our FY2014 application could be funded, but in the event that it doesn't get funded,* I recommend we review our previous application, improve it, and resubmit.* We now have time to critique our work and hit a home run. *Who would like to be involved in the process again or for the first time this year?* I believe it would be valuable to have a few new eyes on the application, but also have some continuity in the folks from last year as well. If enough folks are interested, I'm in too. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Banks, Rhonda C <Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov> Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 2:38 PM Subject: FY 2015 Transportation Alternatives Application Process System Opening To: Everyone – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of our online grant application system to accept applications for FY 2015. For your convenience, a direct link to the page is http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn. As you know, the application process has two phases: an Intent-to-Apply (ITA) phase and an Application phase. A potential applicant must first complete and submit an online ITA for their proposed project. If the ITA is approved by WVDOH grant staff, then the potential applicant is allowed to complete and submit an online application. As in previous years, no paper Intents/Applications will be accepted. The ITA phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on December 16, 2014. The Application Phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on March 16, 2015. Please remember that as soon as your ITA is approved, then you may begin work on your application. It is possible to complete your ITA, have it approved by the WVDOH staff, and be able to start work on your application within the first month of the system being open. Please check your emails and the system concerning your ITA/Application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to track the progress of the applicant’s submission(s). If you have a question about where you are in the process, please call the WVDOH. Please feel free to share this information with any interested, eligible parties. As you may or may not know, the most recent transportation funding bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), only covered FY 2013/14. As to how funding will be available in FY 2015 for the grant programs, and how it will be distributed, has not been made clear yet. However, the WVDOH is moving forward with accepting applications, anticipating committing the funding as it becomes available. As always, you can direct any questions to Rhonda Banks at Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov, or call 304-558-9606. *William C. Robinson* *Grant Administration Unit Leader* *Grant Administration Unit* *Planning Section* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *Division of Highways* *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 <%28304%29558-9615> (304) 558-3783 <%28304%29%20558-3783> (fax)* *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov>* "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost *Rhonda C. Banks* *Ms. Rhonda C. Banks* *Project Manager - Community Development Specialist II* *WV Dept. of Transportation, Division of Highways* *Planning Division, Grants Administration Unit* *Building 5, Room 863* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Charleston, WV 25305* *Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov <Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov>* *Phone: (304) 558-9606 <%28304%29%20558-9606>* *Fax: (304) 558-3783 <%28304%29%20558-3783>* -- *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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: FY 2015 Transportation Alternatives Application Process System Opening
by Chip Wamsley 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nDerek, Count me in. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/16/2014 2:35:40 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: FY 2015 Transportation Alternatives Application Process System Opening Hey folks, We haven't received any word on the the City of Morgantown's FY2014 Transportation Alternatives 'Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities' application, but the FY2015 WVDOH will begin accepting the Intent-To-Apply for projects is opening. There is still the possibility that our FY2014 application could be funded, but in the event that it doesn't get funded, I recommend we review our previous application, improve it, and resubmit. We now have time to critique our work and hit a home run. Who would like to be involved in the process again or for the first time this year? I believe it would be valuable to have a few new eyes on the application, but also have some continuity in the folks from last year as well. If enough folks are interested, I'm in too. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Banks, Rhonda C Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 2:38 PM Subject: FY 2015 Transportation Alternatives Application Process System Opening To: Everyone The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of our online grant application system to accept applications for FY 2015. For your convenience, a direct link to the page is http://dohgrants.wv.gov/Account/LogOn. As you know, the application process has two phases: an Intent-to-Apply (ITA) phase and an Application phase. A potential applicant must first complete and submit an online ITA for their proposed project. If the ITA is approved by WVDOH grant staff, then the potential applicant is allowed to complete and submit an online application. As in previous years, no paper Intents/Applications will be accepted. The ITA phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on December 16, 2014. The Application Phase will be closed at 11:59 PM on March 16, 2015. Please remember that as soon as your ITA is approved, then you may begin work on your application. It is possible to complete your ITA, have it approved by the WVDOH staff, and be able to start work on your application within the first month of the system being open. Please check your emails and the system concerning your ITA/Application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to track the progress of the applicants submission(s). If you have a question about where you are in the process, please call the WVDOH. Please feel free to share this information with any interested, eligible parties. As you may or may not know, the most recent transportation funding bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), only covered FY 2013/14. As to how funding will be available in FY 2015 for the grant programs, and how it will be distributed, has not been made clear yet. However, the WVDOH is moving forward with accepting applications, anticipating committing the funding as it becomes available. As always, you can direct any questions to Rhonda Banks at Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov, or call 304-558-9606. William C. Robinson Grant Administration Unit Leader Grant Administration Unit Planning Section Program Planning and Administration Division Division of Highways West Virginia Department of Transportation 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 5, Room 863 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9615 (304) 558-3783 (fax) bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost Rhonda C. Banks Ms. Rhonda C. Banks Project Manager - Community Development Specialist II WV Dept. of Transportation, Division of Highways Planning Division, Grants Administration Unit Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov Phone: (304) 558-9606 Fax: (304) 558-3783 -- 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 Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. -John F. Kennedy

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Fwd: Bike Board: Mon. Blvd needs swept
by Gunnar Shogren 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

Thank you for contacting us Andrew. I'm forwarding your email to the BikeBoard email list AND to the bikemorgantown email. Perhaps we can get that wheel squeaking... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Rorabaugh <andrew.rorabaugh(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 10:50 AM Subject: Bike Board: Mon. Blvd needs swept To: gshogren(a)gmail.com Gunnar, As you are the contact person for the Bike Board, I thought I’d request that the board hold the city accountable for maintaining safe road conditions. In particular, I called the city about getting the shoulders of Mon. Blvd. swept, as the gravel and debris are gathering to pose a danger for those of us who need to use that route. I was told that the sweeper has been broken for a long time, and they were not sure if/when it would be fixed. The more the city hears about the need to take care of that, the better. Thanks, Andrew Andrew Rorabaugh andrew.rorabaugh(a)gmail.com 510.604.2901

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Fwd: Upcoming Alliance Calls, Webinars, and Trainings
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

Anybody interested in getting together to participate in this on Aug. 27? > Apps for Advocacy (Mutual Aid Webinar) > > Several state and local biking and walking advocacy organizations have created mobile apps to create pocket resources for crash reporting and other on-the-go information. On this webinar, learn how advocates around the country have approached advocacy apps. If yes, I'll try to find a convenient location. I think participating together and then discussing after could lead to some synergy and fun. Of course, the webinar is 2-3 pm on a Wednesday which might require some schedule magic for some of us. See thread below for a dialog between Christiaan and me on this. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Subject: RE: Upcoming Alliance Calls, Webinars, and Trainings > Date: August 12, 2014 11:27:13 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Absolutely, feel free to send it on. I also would like the BB to consider having a public health graduate student work with them in the spring to survey local riders to understand their knowledge, interests, and other areas of interest to the BB. > This could be accomplished through a course called Community Assessment (that the Ped Board worked with in Spring 2014) where a team of students works with a local non-profit or community group and/or through a Practice Based Experience, in which a single student does roughly 120 hours of work with an organization on a specific, time-limited project. > Best, > Christiaan > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor, WVU School of Public Health > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 5:56 PM > To: Abildso, Christiaan > Subject: Re: Upcoming Alliance Calls, Webinars, and Trainings > > May I forward this thread to the BB with an invite to participate together? > > On Aug 11, 2014, at 5:36 PM, "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: > > > Sadly, I can’t make it to the call on the 27th…my days are much more busy in the faculty world than they were when I was in the Coliseum. Any other BB members interested? > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor, WVU School of Public Health > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 5:16 PM > To: Abildso, Christiaan > Subject: Re: Upcoming Alliance Calls, Webinars, and Trainings > > Thanks for showing me that. I registered. I know you've been interested for along time on using smart phones to track bike use and crashes. Could we participate in this together? Damien and I recently participated in a webinar together on managing advisory groups. We had a fruitful discussion following the webinar. > > Frank > > On Aug 11, 2014, at 12:25 PM, "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: > > > > Wonder if the Aug 27 call would boost your idea for a crash reporting system… > Christiaan > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor, WVU School of Public Health > > From: Alliance for Biking & Walking [mailto:info@bikewalkalliance.org] > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 11:42 AM > To: Abildso, Christiaan > Subject: Upcoming Alliance Calls, Webinars, and Trainings > > > August 13: Electric Bikes and the Law | August 19: How federal funds help people who walk and bike access transit > > 2 - 3 PM EDT > > > > Electric Bikes and the Law (Mutual Aid Call) > > E-bikes and electric assist systems are helping more people discover the joy and convenience of cycling. Unfortunately, state and local laws have been slow to catch up with this new technology, leaving electric bikes in legal limbo in some communities while forbidding them outright in others. Join this call to understand the legal implications of electric bikes and learn about the legislative changes other advocacy organizations are working to support. Register online now » > > > > 2 - 3 PM EDT > > > > > > First Mile, Last Mile: How federal funds help people who walk and bike access transit (Advocacy Advance webinar) > > Since 2007, federal transit funding has been used to create at least $95 million in bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Transit-oriented development, non-motorized infrastructure that promotes station access, and bicycle parking at stations and on vehicles can all be paid for with federal transit dollars. Join this webinar to learn about the many transit funding programs that can fund bicycle and pedestrian improvements and how advocates can ensure that bicycling and walking are integrated into transit systems. Register here » > > > > 2 - 3 PM EDT > > > > > > Apps for Advocacy (Mutual Aid Webinar) > > Several state and local biking and walking advocacy organizations have created mobile apps to create pocket resources for crash reporting and other on-the-go information. On this webinar, learn how advocates around the country have approached advocacy apps. Register now » > > > > > > > > 2014 Alliance for Biking & Walking Leadership Retreat > > Join Alliance staff and hundreds of leaders from across North America at this biennial gathering for state and local biking and walking advocates. There are just a handful of spaces left, so snag your spot before the Retreat fills up » > > > > 2 - 3 PM EDT > > > > > Public-Private Partnerships (Advocacy Advance webinar) > > As all levels of government face budget constraints, many are looking to the private sector as a partner in new infrastructure investments. Join this webinar to learn about the ways in which the private sector and public sector are working together to promote active transportation and learn lessons from those collaborations. Register » > > > > 2 - 3 PM EDT > > > > > December Dollars: Spearheading End of Year Appeals (Mutual Aid Webinar) > > The best time to start planning your end-of-year fundraising campaign was last month. The second best time is NOW. Join us for this webinar to learn how to plan your fall campaign without becoming a procrastination horror story! Register now » > > > > If you would like to unsubscribe click here. > © Alliance for Biking and Walking 2014 > > >

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Fwd: WV Connecting Communities Update
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Aug '14

10 Aug '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WV Connecting Communities Update > Date: August 10, 2014 11:42:21 AM EDT > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Bcc: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > Hello WVCC Board Members, Members and others: > > I hope you all have had a great summer (for those of us with school-age children our summers are over). I want to encourage you to put the following events on your calendar: > First, our fall board meeting is October 11th starting at 4 p.m. in Lewisburg. As usual, we will have our business meeting first where we will decide on our Legislative Agenda for the 2015 Session. Then we will have an interesting speaker (John Francis, the pressure is on!), and then dinner. In the morning, we will do a bike ride and a walk. Watch for more details soon. > > Next, our 2nd annual Legislative Bike Ride will be Oct. 19th. Start time will likely be about 2:00 p.m. This is great opportunity to ride (we might do a walk too) with your local delegate(s) and senator and legislative staff. As soon as Gary Zuckett and I have the invites created, it would be great for each of you to send it with a personal note to your local delegation and/or any one you personally know at the Capitol. The more the merrier! > > Other news: > We need board members!! If you are interested in joining our board, please contact me. > We submitted a proposal to the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for $10,000 to fund our public awareness campaign on "Give Em 3." We should hear if we are successful next month. > We submitted our special license plate request to the WV DMV -- we should hear about this in the next few weeks. After Patrick Donovan and I received not quite so accurate information from the DMV, we were finally able to talk to right person. Thanks to Richard Eichberger for asking good questions which led me to right person! As soon as we have the green light, we will be asking for your check for the pre-paid Walking/Cycling Plate. > The DMV is adding the new cycling law to its drivers' ed materials. They are also waiting for us to give them additional language regarding ped/bike that they can include in materials and in the test. > > And, finally, thank you so much to all of you who officially joined WVCC. Our income comes from our membership. Without you all we could not lobby our Legislature, or advocate/educate/work with other organizations and government bodies, or have a Walking/Cycling License Plate, or work with the DMV to have Bike/Ped language added to Drivers' Ed materials, or apply for the GKVF grant, or plan the bike ride or our board meetings and much more. > > Please call or email me if you have any questions/concerns/special interests, > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > Executive Director, WVCC > 304.542.1994 > >

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Fwd: [CRC] Fwd: An Event Filled August Along the Mon!
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Cool that Morgantown bicycling is exposed to the communities along the Mon River all the way up to Pgh. Begin forwarded message: > From: Country Roads Cyclists <crcyclists.info(a)gmail.com> > Date: August 4, 2014 9:13:34 PM EDT > To: Country Roads Cyclists <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com> > Subject: [CRC] Fwd: An Event Filled August Along the Mon! > Reply-To: CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: River Town Program <info(a)monrivertowns.com> > Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 1:39 PM > Subject: An Event Filled August Along the Mon! > To: crcyclists.info(a)gmail.com > > > > > > > Mon River Town Program Newsletter > www.monrivertowns.com > Volume 4, Issue 8 > August, 2014 > In This Issue > Mon Ducky Race, Brownsville PA > News from Charleroi > News from Fredericktown > Ice Plant Strong > News from Morgantown > Other News on the Mon > _______________________ > River Town > Action Team Meetings > > California: Recreation Authority > 2nd Mon-6PM-Borough Bldg > > Fredericktown: Chamber/Action Team > 1st Wed-6PM-Fire Hall > > Greensboro: > Elm Street Advisory Group/Action Team > 2nd Thurs-6:30PM-Log Cabin > > Revive Charleroi > Charleroi Borough Building > Fourth Street and Fallowfield Avenue > 4:30-6:00 p.m. > > Star City Action Team > First Monday of each month > 5-6pm at the Municipal Building at 370 Broadway; > next meeting July 7th > > Morgantown Action Team > Second Wednesday of every month 4:30-6 pm at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Bus Depot > next meeting July 9th > _______________________ > Upcoming Events > > Black Oak Arkansas @ The Aquatorium on July 5th > at 5:00 p.m. > > Greensboro Farmer's Market from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. > > Book Sale at the Morgantown Public Library, from 10:00 a.m. > to 1:00 p.m. > > Charleroi Farners Market July 10th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. > _______________________ > Town Websites > > Brownsville > Fredericktown - MBRA > Greensboro > Point Marion - Library > Charleroi > Monongahela > Star City > Granville > Morgantown > _______________________ > Regional Websites > > Sheepskin Trail > SWPA Rural Exploration > Lost Monongahela > Ten Mile Creek Blog > Warrior Trail > Rivers of Steel > IWLA, Greene Co. Chap > MonRiver.org > National Road Heritage Corridor > _______________________ > Quick Links > > McCollom Development Strategies > > Pennsylvania Environmental Council > > SCA River Town Outreach Corps > > Mon River Towns > > B.A.R.C. > _______________________ > > > > Mon Ducky Race, Brownsville PA > They're coming and they're ready to race! Hundreds of rubber ducks will be coming to Brownsville, Pennsylvania to compete in the 6th Annual Mon Ducky Race on the Monongahela River on Saturday, August 9th. Adopt a duck and join in the fun as the fastest duck that crosses the finish line is a winner! First place prize is a Weekend Getaway at Nemacolin (valued at $1000) or $500 in cash, second place prize is a Gift Card package worth $100 and the third place price is a BARC gift shop package valued at $50. Tickets cost $5 each. Festivities begin at 3:30 on the Brownsville Riverside Wharf and the ducks will begin their race from the Inter-County Bridge at 5pm. This event is sponsored by the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation (BARC). Tickets are on sale now! Stop by the BARC office or call (724) 785-9331 for more information. > > > News from Charleroi > > Enjoy a night out to the movies at the Market House in Charleroi! The first movie will be held on August 13th starting at 7pm and will feature Despicable Me 2. The second movie will be held on August 27th, again at 7pm, and will feature Gnomeo & Juliet. Sounds like a great time for the entire family. > > If you are in the area on Thursday evenings enjoy the farmer's market from 3-6pm at the Market House. > > News from Fredericktown > > > 1.How about some delicious ribs this summer? On August 9th & 10th RT 88 in Fredericktown PA will host the Ribfest II at the Riviera Restaurant. The event starts at noon and will continue until everything is sold out! If ribs aren't your thing, there will also be chicken with all the fixins'. > > > 2. Another great event on August 9th is the BC Wrestling Open 64 Team Cornhole Tournament at the Greene Cove Tiki Hut. Registration begins at noon and the tournament starts at 1 pm. $30 team 1st place - $500. > > 3. Come to the Clambake on August 16th at the Greene Cove Tiki Hut. Food will begin at 1pm and entertainment will start shortly after that! > > 4.August 23 is the day of the East Beth Two Firemens - Strive to Survive Golf Outing at Carmichaels Golf Club. If you would like more information on this even please contact Matt Babko at 724-377-1660. > > 5. Greene Cove Party at the Point plus 64 team cornhole tournament will take place on August 31st. Final registration will be at noon and the tournament starts at 1pm. Entertainment and food will also be provided! This even is sponsored by BeeGraphix and Greene Cove. > > > > News from Morgantown > 1. 1st Annual Motown Mac N' Cheese Cook-off will be held on Saturday August 9th from 2pm-5pm at the Spruce Street Marketplace Pavilion. Ever wonder if your Mac N' Cheese recipe has what it takes to be named best in town? Want to know which of Morgantown's finest restaurants reigns supreme? Join us for the 1st Annual Motown Mac N' Cheese Cook-off! Enjoy activities for the whole family! Taste the best professional and hometown cooks have to offer. Find out the latest on our competitors vendors, entertainment and tickets by visiting our website http://www.motownmacncheese.com/ > > 2. The All American Family Festival, part of The Shack, will be hosting a Ducky Race on August 9th from 11 am-4 pm with the ducks dropping at 3 pm. > The schedule is as follows: The All American Family Festival is a yearly festival that brings together all kinds of FREE fun for the whole family. This year it's happening August 9th from 11 am-4 pm at the Edith Barril Park in Star City. Mark your calendars and don't forget to purchase some ducks for your chance to win some great prizes including a $1500 first prize! > 10 am 5k Race for FUNds > 11 am Festival Opens! > > * LIVE Music * Free Pony Rides * Bounce Houses * Face Painting * Mr. Twister * Splash Pad * Carnival Games & Prizes * Food * *Little Pirate and Mermaid Make-Overs * Performance by Lil' Jammaz Hip Hop Company, LLC. * Arts & Crafts * 3pm Duck Race > > > 3. Family Fun Festivals at BOPARC will continue through August. Gather the family and celebrate summer BOPARC style with an evening of fun family activities. Family Fun Festivals will feature the BOPARC Art Cart and WVU Healthcare Bounce House from 7pm-9pm with a movie on the jumbo screen starting at dusk (approximately 9pm). August 1st - Jack Roberts Park - Movie: Nut Job and August 15th - Paul Preserve - Movie: Lego Movie > > 4. August 17th at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, The Riverfront Jazz Festival will take place from 4pm-8pm. This event is hosted from Jazz on the River. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Metropolitan Theater. > > 5. BOPARC is hosting a Triathlon for Kids on Saturday August 23rd. The details include: Marilla Park at 9am > For children ages 3-12 > Registration is available online, in person and by mail (until August 8th) and closes on August 15th. We will not be accepting race day registrations. > > Early Bird Registration (Before Aug 1) $20 > Regular Registration (Aug 1-15) $25 > > 2014 Updates and Reminders: > - T-shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by August 1st > - Regular Registration must be done in person or online. NO MAIL IN REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 8TH. > - Registration closes August 15th > > > Other News on the Mon > 1. The Country Roads Cyclists' July-August Ride Schedule is now available at: www.crcyclists.org/crc_rides_sched.pdf > > 2. The FALL 2014 MOUNTAINEER AUDUBON BIRD WALKS schedule is now out! > All walks are free and will be on Saturdays except as noted. They will only be canceled for extremely inclement weather. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, contact Terry Bronson, bronsonwv(a)gmail.com or 304-225-0999, except as indicated for the Dec. 6 walk. Some walks to consider are: Aug. 23-Prickett's Fort State Park. 8:00 am at rail trail parking lot next to fort. Terry Bronson, leader and Dec. 20-Morgantown Christmas Bird Count. Contact LeJay Graffious, compiler, to volunteer at lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com. > > > Recurring Events > Wed The Monongahela River, Railroad, and Transportation Museum, Brownsville > > For more information about upcoming events in the > River Town and surrounding communities, please visit our event calendar! > Contact Info > info(a)monrivertowns.com > 412.481.9400 > > The River Town Program is a project of Pennsylvania Environmental Council and supported in part by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation > > Forward this email > > > > This email was sent to crcyclists.info(a)gmail.com by info(a)monrivertowns.com | > Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > > > River Town Program | 716 Oden Street | Confluence | PA | 15424 > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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New Bike Parking at HSC rear loading dock
by Abildso, Christiaan 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Undercover, brand new, and already being utilized! [Embedded image permalink]

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Re: [Bikeboard] bike sharing
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

I'm including the Morgantown Bike Board. Best way to find out what the board has and is doing is to simply ask them. Have at it folks! On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Kelli LaNeve <LaNeve(a)busride.org> wrote: > Good Morning Gunnar, > > > > My name is Kelli LaNeve and I am a Mobility Coordinator with Mountain Line > Transit. I received your contact information from Bill Austin with the > Morgantown Monongalia MPO. I am wanting to talk with you about biking in > our community and your ideas about how to further the process of getting > people out of the personal autos and onto bikes. In a couple of weeks, I > will be attending a meeting to discuss possible funding for mobility options > in our area. Obviously funding is never a guarantee but I would like to be > as informed as I can with what other the Bike Board is doing to encourage > bike use. Basically, I would like to get up to speed with how and what the > Board is doing to promote bike use. > > > > I have done some research on different bike share programs such as Alta and > Capitol Bikeshare and how to implement a bikeshare program. I have also > researched bike trains and some of the barriers on biking. I was wondering > if we could meet to discuss some of your ideas as well. > > > > I look forward to hearing from you. > > > > Regards, > > > > Kelli LaNeve > > Mobility Coordinator > > Mountain Line Transit > > 420 DuPont Road > > Morgantown, WV 26501 > > (304) 296-3680 > > laneve(a)busride.org > >

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South Bike Club
by mwthorne＠access.k12.wv.us 31 Jul '14

31 Jul '14

Dear Mgtn Bike Board, First, I want to thank the Bike Board for donating the bike rack this past school year to our program at South Middle. It was a welcome addition to the single rack that we had. The donated rack helped us manage the large number of bikes dropped off by families in the AM for their children to ride with the club after school. The South Bike Club had 78 active members this past school year. That is slightly over 10% of the entire South student population of about 750. We also have 7 teachers active and a partnership with WVU Science Behind the Sport. We rode at least once a month, except January (too much snow). Rides included South to Star City and back, a few rides on single track in White Park, South to Uffington Bridge and back and our annual field trip during the school day from Reedsville down Deckers and finishing at South (22 miles). Also this past year a former club member worked on an Eagle Scout project to improve South's bike parking. He designed and built a new bike pad behind the shcool installing two new racks and reconditioning the Bike Boards donated rack giving us the capability to park 80 bikes. We feel that we are the most bike friendly school in the county! Along with South, the Alternative Learning Center at Milam Park also has an active bike program. And this year, University High has a new faculty member who is well versed in all things biking--Ryan Stocking. And finally, South Bike Club is always in need. If there are any bikes that the Board knows of that are operable we usually have a few kids needing to borrow from the club. We currently have only two loaner bikes and every ride we must turn away a few kids who do not have a bike or whose bike is not in a operable condition. Also, we are always in need of $. We feed the children after each ride and we need to purchase equipment- tubes, helmets and such. If the Board knows of any businesses and / or indivduals who would care to help support in any way please have them contact me at mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us or at 304-777-7567 during school hours (7am to 2:30pm). I am again doing a fund raiser for the club. In October I run the WV Trilogy on Spruce Knob 94.1 miles in three days. I ask for $ per mile, so pass that on to anyone you think would be interested. Again, thank you for the rack and your support. Hope to see you on the trail. Come ride with the club any time. Mark Thorne

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BikeMorgantown.com visits?
by Derek Springston 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Gunnar, Do we know how many people are visiting the BikeMorgantown.com website daily, weekly, month, or yearly? Bike Board, I was realizing that the news section isn't very up to date and wondered if there is any interest from the Bike Board in making this page and the whole website more active if: (1) we currently get alot of traffic on it, or (2) we decide that we could push it out and make it more of a resource to the community. I wouldn't mind posting some stuff from time to time. Thoughts? Volunteers? ~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 **“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Jul '14

26 Jul '14

Those of you interested in trails might want to attend this. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "mary_small6(a)yahoo.com" <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com> > Date: July 26, 2014 12:11:49 PM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Fwd: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda > From: Kelly Pack <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org> > To: dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net," kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net" <kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net>," ksadams(a)zoominternet.net" <ksadams(a)zoominternet.net>," baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>,"baustin(a)moncpc.org " <baustin(a)moncpc.org>,ella(a)montrails.org," abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com" <abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>," Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov" <Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov>," jchristie(a)thrashereng.com" <jchristie(a)thrashereng.com>," dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com" <dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>," fpdaniels(a)hughes.net" <fpdaniels(a)hughes.net>,"i79dc.org(a)gmail.com " <i79dc.org(a)gmail.com>,billbikes(a)hotmail.com," TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com" <TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com>,"jhall(a)regionvi.com " <jhall(a)regionvi.com>,"Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov " <Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov>,"tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org " <tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org>,"donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org " <donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org>,"wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net " <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>,Patrick Kirby <Patrick.Kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu>," llkbike(a)yahoo.com" <llkbike(a)yahoo.com>,"knousejohn(a)gmail.com " <knousejohn(a)gmail.com>,"mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org " <mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org>,tmski44(a)aol.com," planning(a)fairmontwv.gov" <planning(a)fairmontwv.gov>,Eric Oberg <eric(a)railstotrails.org>,Kelly Pack <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org>," Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov" <Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov>,"lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com " <lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com>,jselin(a)hotmail.com," sselin(a)wvu.edu" <sselin(a)wvu.edu>,"mary_small6(a)yahoo.com " <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com>,k.spellman(a)wvhub.org," rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com" <rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com>," JWhitmore(a)Parkersburg-WV.com" <JWhitmore(a)Parkersburg-WV.com>," kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com" <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>," kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov" <kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov>," rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com" <rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com>," acamp(a)pecpa.org" <acamp(a)pecpa.org> > CC: > > Good evening, > > We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon in Clarksburg for the "WV Link" regional trail network meeting. So far, nearly 40 people have registered to attend, representing more than 20 organizations and municipalities (see list below). Expect to see old friends and make new ones! > > The meeting agenda is attached for your reference. Please note that our meeting location is 305 Washington Ave. in Clarksburg. The sign on the building says "Uptown Event Center" and there is a hanging sign that says "PWA of Harrison County." On-street and paid parking is immediately adjacent. Light refreshments will be served. > > In the meantime, please don't hesitate to forward the invitation to colleagues or friends who might also contribute to the conversation. And let us know if you have any questions. > > Have a great weekend, > Kelly Pack > > Confirmed representatives from: > City of Fairmont, Planning and Development > City of Morgantown, Council > City of Parkersburg, Development > City of Clarksburg, Public Works Department > Country Roads Cyclists > Country Trails Bikes, LLC/The Cairo Supply Co. > Fayette County (PA) on Sheepskin Trail > Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau > Harrison County Commission > Harrison County Parks and Recreation > I-79 Development Council > Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission (MCPARC) > Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council > Mon River Trails Conservancy > Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization > North Bend Rails-to-Trails Foundation > Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center > Office of US Senator Jay Rockefeller > Office of US Senator Joe Manchin > Rails-to-Trails Conservancy > Region VI Planning and Development Council > Thrasher Engineering > WV Community Development Hub > WV Rails-to-Trails Council >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together"
by Chip Wamsley 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Well put Christiaan !!! ---- Original Message ---- From: "Christiaan Abildso" cabildso(a)yahoo.com Sent: 7/23/2014 9:43:49 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org, "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together" FYI...just sent to DP On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:43 AM, Christiaan Abildso cabildso(a)yahoo.com wrote: I am your friend, your neighbor, a patron of your business, a volunteer in the community. I am a father, a husband, a son, an uncle, a brother. I live and work in Morgantown, and believe it is a great place with great people. I have chosen to raise my family here. I also ride a bike to get to work. You have probably seen me in town wearing my orange jacket. I am so thankful that my fellow Morgantown residents and WVU students that share our community treat me so well. I don't ride to slow drivers down but I know that waiting to pass me can sometimes be a brief inconvenience. Regardless of what you think about people that ride bicycles, please remember we are humans, we have families, and we are just trying to get somewhere. We know every time we ride that one inattentive driver or one pothole could lead to a potentially fatal situation. Please be patient just like you would be behind a large truck or a friend riding a bike, the 5-10 second potential delay wont kill anyone, but an impulsive, impatient move may kill me or you. It's not "us against you." We're all in this together. We're all residents of this great community and users of the transportation system. The next time we as drivers are deciding whether to pass a bicyclist we should think "I wonder if he or she has kids," it may help us decide how to treat the person on the bike. My family and I thank you. Christiaan Abildso 233 Wagner Road Morgantown

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Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together"
by Christiaan Abildso 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

FYI...just sent to DP On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:43 AM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I am your friend, your neighbor, a patron of your business, a volunteer in the community. I am a father, a husband, a son, an uncle, a brother. I live and work in Morgantown, and believe it is a great place with great people. I have chosen to raise my family here. I also ride a bike to get to work. You have probably seen me in town wearing my orange jacket. I am so thankful that my fellow Morgantown residents and WVU students that share our community treat me so well. I don't ride to slow drivers down but I know that waiting to pass me can sometimes be a brief inconvenience. Regardless of what you think about people that ride bicycles, please remember we are humans, we have families, and we are just trying to get somewhere. We know every time we ride that one inattentive driver or one pothole could lead to a potentially fatal situation. Please be patient just like you would be behind a large truck or a friend riding a bike, the 5-10 second potential delay won’t kill anyone, but an impulsive, impatient move may kill me or you. It's not "us against you." We're all in this together. We're all residents of this great community and users of the transportation system. The next time we as drivers are deciding whether to pass a bicyclist we should think "I wonder if he or she has kids," it may help us decide how to treat the person on the bike. My family and I thank you. Christiaan Abildso 233 Wagner Road Morgantown

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Fwd: Monongalia County Green Space Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Some of you may remember the Green Space Coalition that was founded in 1995 <http://www.greenspacecoalition.org/history.php.html>. The West Virginia Land Trust is inviting interested people to discuss many of the noble goals, including/*connecting together green spaces* /at a meeting on July 31, 5 to 7pm, location TBD. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Monongalia County Green Space Meeting Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:38:13 -0400 From: Rick Landenberger <rick(a)wvlandtrust.org> Greetings everyone, The West Virginia Land Trust <http://www.wvlandtrust.org/index.html>, represented by Brent Bailey and Rick Landenberger, would like to invite you to a 'meeting of minds' addressing green space opportunities in Monongalia County next Thursday, July 31 from 5 to 7 PM. The focus will be on the green space system in and around Morgantown, but we will consider other Monongalia County green spaces as well. In particular we would like to discuss opportunities to both /connect/ existing green spaces, and /expand/ the system where opportunities exist. Attached is a draft agenda to guide the discussions. Please feel free to pass it around /and invite like-minded people in your respective circles/. I am searching for an appropriate meeting location, and will email the group when that's finalized. In the meantime, put on your green space hats and consider what a 21^st Century Mon County Green Space System might look like. The possibilities are pretty exciting. Please RSVP and let me know if you have any questions. Best, Rick Rick Landenberger, Ph.D. West Virginia University Dept. of Geology and Geography --and-- The West Virginia Land Trust 304-293-9468 304-692-6172 (cell)

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Re: [Bikeboard] DP Editorial
by Bill Austin 20 Jul '14

20 Jul '14

Thanks for sharing. It seems that the DP is heading in the right direction. We are still working on the decision makers. Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> </div><div>Date:07/20/2014 9:28 AM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Bike Board - Morgantown <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> </div><div>Subject: [Bikeboard] DP Editorial </div><div> </div>Did you see the editorial in today's (Sunday) Dominion Post? The editor says people must get used to sharing the road with bicycles! See attached. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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DP Editorial
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Jul '14

20 Jul '14

Did you see the editorial in today's (Sunday) Dominion Post? The editor says people must get used to sharing the road with bicycles! See attached. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Letter to Editor
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jul '14

19 Jul '14

The DP published our letter and a letter from Elaine Wolfe in response to Sam Stone's letter. She says bicyclists who can't keep up with traffic are foolhardy, selfish and rude. See attached copy of today's letter to editor. This may be an auspicious time for someone else to write a letter. Some things another letter might state: Bicyclists travel on roads for the same reasons motorists travel on roads. Motorists do not have a right to speed. Bicyclists are traffic. Bicyclists are motorists too. Collect on Wolfe's bet. Rail trail doesn't go everywhere people need to go. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

I just heard an ad on WESA "brought to you by BikePgh" promoting Sunday's Open Streets program in Pgh. Cool, huh! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: July 8, 2014 2:44:11 PM EDT > To: Jennifer Selin <Jennifer.Selin(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014 > > This could be fun and a benchmark for us. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Gene Slevinski <skisk8r(a)hotmail.com> >> Date: July 8, 2014 1:35:49 PM EDT >> To: Sara Walfoort <swalfoort(a)spcregion.org>, ACTA <lynn.manion(a)actapgh.org>, Allegheny County DPW <dave.wright(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County Parks <abaechle(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County Planning <cgoswick(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Darla Cravotta <darla.cravotta(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Ann Ogoreuc <ann.ogoreuc(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Armstrong Trail <armtrail(a)windstream.net>, ATA <atamail(a)atatrail.org>, ATA Boxx <lboxx2(a)aol.com>, Beaver County Planning <wevans(a)beavercountypa.gov>, Beaver Rowing <cfalkenste(a)phfa.org>, Bike Pgh Eric <erokore(a)bikepgh.org>, Scott Bricker <scott(a)bikepgh.org>, Blairsville <lsg150(a)yahoo.com>, Butler Freeport Trail <butlerfreeporttrail(a)yahoo.com>, Codes Office <code2(a)zoominternet.net>, COP Brashear <melissa.brashear(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, DARCee <m-raney(a)mail.com>, doniele Russell <drussell(a)co.lawrence.pa.us>, Eastgate COG <bkrzys(a)eastgatecog.org>, Fayette County <acappella(a)fayettepa.gov>, Thomas Baxter <thomas(a)friendsoftheriverfront.org>, GASP <jamin(a)gasp-pgh.org>, Greene County <chardie(a)co.greene.pa.us>, Greenesboro <greensboropa(a)atlanticbbn.net>, JCauley at FOTR <jeff(a)friendsoftheriverfront.org>, "Mt. Lebanon" <emilliron(a)mtlebanon.org>, MTC <ned(a)washtool.com>, NorthSide <alida(a)pittsburghnorthside.com>, OPDC <efisher(a)opdc.org>, REI <pgrenin(a)rei.com>, Sustainable Pittsburgh <gvinski(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org>, Swissvale <rapp4swissvale(a)gmail.com>, UPMC <hakasev(a)upmc.edu>, Beaver County PC <fmancini(a)beavercountypa.gov>, Brian Krul new <bakrul(a)transystems.com>, "Stephen Patchan City Ped. Coord." <stephen.patchan(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, City of Pittsburgh Roberts <patrick.roberts(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Dudash <robertdudash(a)fullservicenetwork.net>, Green <jerrold.green(a)verizon.net>, Ilyssa Manspeizer <ilyssa(a)mwcdc.org>, Jeff <jsi107(a)hotmail.com>, Laura Dombrowsky <ldombrowsky(a)moontwp.com>, LR Kimball Kaikai <sidney.kaikai(a)lrkimball.com>, Marshall Twp <neilmc(a)twp.marshall.pa.us>, McKees Rocks <tvrcek(a)mckeesrocks.com>, McNally <pgh.hiker(a)gmail.com>, Midland Corp <schultebea(a)comcast.net>, MTC Pfeiffer <dennis.pfeiffer(a)pnc.com>, MTCC <cantonmh1(a)yahoo.com>, North Side too <rjhtest(a)aol.com>, ORTC <drvtroia(a)troiaeye.net>, Anthony Boule <aboule(a)pittsburghparking.com>, Paul Svoboda <psvoboda(a)ura.org>, PEC Statewide <bclemenson(a)pecpa.org>, PennHills <hdavidson(a)pennhills.org>, Pings <peggy.pings(a)gmail.com>, Pitt <jthomas(a)bc.pitt.edu>, Richard Meritzer <richard.meritzer(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Pittsburgh Police <melissa.gutch(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Seven Fields <boroughmanager(a)sevenfields.org>, Shaw <mary.shaw(a)gmail.com>, Robin Kamin <ekamin(a)verizon.net>, Sprout Fund <mac(a)sproutfund.org>, "Upper St. Clair" <brilhart(a)twpusc.org>, URA <snemanistanger(a)ura.org>, Washington Co <theakstj(a)co.washington.pa.us>, Washington County Planning <leithauj(a)co.washington.pa.us>, Weil <roy(a)shaw-weil.com>, Westmoreland Smart Growth <jdt15(a)psu.edu>, Arm Trail Backup <rjsteffy(a)yahoo.com>, Arm Trail Mike <mtsits(a)hotmail.com>, Aspinwall <news(a)aspinwallpa.com>, AVTA <hilton(a)clarion.edu>, Baker <cdietrich(a)mbakercorp.com>, Buffalo Twp <johnhaven(a)zoominternet.net>, Carnegie <sbeuter.carnegieboro(a)comcast.net>, Carnegie Boro <kobistek(a)juno.com>, CDM Smith <deanem(a)cdmsmith.com>, CDMSMith Rhodes <rhodesdp(a)cdmsmith.com>, CMH <cmh140(a)pitt.edu>, Collier Twp Mgr <ssirabella(a)colliertwp.net>, Cranberry Twp <joe.shafer(a)cranberrytownship.org>, Edgewood <manager(a)edgewoodboro.com>, Edgeworth <marty.mcdaniel(a)verizon.net>, Etna Boro <meramage(a)etnaborough.org>, Greenways Frawley <greenways(a)ficda.org>, Haysville <rabenner(a)msn.com>, Indiana Trails <trailsrme(a)hughes.net>, Mackin <awiles(a)mackinengineering.com>, Mackin Genter <rwg(a)mackinengineering.com>, Marshall Twp <phutch(a)twp.marshall.pa.us>, McGinty <petermcginty(a)verizon.net>, Moon Township <mgerkey(a)moontwp.org>, Morgantown <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Morgantown Walks <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, NA <n0odi(a)yahoo.com>, Pashek <sthompson(a)pashekla.com>, Riverlife Task Force Addy <addy(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Riverlife Task Force Rhonda <rhonda(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Riverlilfe Task Force Bontranger <stephan(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Ruppert <truppert(a)summa-tech.com>, Shaler Twp <trogers(a)shaler.org>, Swissvale Boro <swisadm2(a)hotmail.com>, Wilkinsburg <wyoung(a)alumni.ksg.harvard.edu>, Wilkinsburg CDC ZumFelde <jakob(a)wilkinsburgcdc.org>, ACHD Alaina <aconner(a)achd.net>, "Adam Marshall, D-10" <admarshall(a)pa.gov>, Amie Matson <amatson(a)aplusschools.org>, Barbara Hauge <bhauge(a)upstreetarchitects.com>, Ben Matthews <bmatthews(a)pa.gov>, Borough of Bellvue PD <sentner(a)bellevueboropolice.com>, Brian Letrick <bletrick(a)pa.gov>, Chaney <leannchaney(a)gmail.com>, Dave Scofield <drscofield(a)heinzhistorycenter.org>, DCNR Mattis <amattis(a)state.pa.us>, Emily DeMarco <edemarco(a)publicsource.org>, FHWA <matt.smoker(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, "Greg Primm, Allegheny Township" <primm(a)alleghenytownship.net>, Ingram Boro <dstecko(a)ingramborough.org>, "James Price, Connect" <jprice(a)gspia.pitt.edu>, Kathy Risko CONNECT <risko(a)pitt.edu>, Kathy Stefani <kstefani(a)spcregion.org>, L Dombrowski <ldombrowski(a)moontwp.com>, Lisa Kay Schweyer <lkschweyer(a)spcregion.org>, Loralyn Fabian <loralyn.fabian(a)eastliberty.org>, Moon Twp Reese <jcreese(a)moontwp.com>, North Westmoreland <sean.bridgen(a)psu.edu>, Pam McCloskey <wedigpa(a)hotmail.com>, Pat Richter <prichter(a)pa.gov>, Penn Future <sage(a)pennfuture.org>, Penn Hills Blackwell <cblackwell(a)pennhills.org>, Pine Twp <cfischer(a)twp.pine.pa.us>, "Ren Steele, Allegheny Township" <renmaru(a)gmail.com>, Richland Twp <rtdean(a)zoominternet.net>, Riverlife Task Force Sukernak <jay(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Robinson Twp <dollyc(a)townshipofrobinson.com>, Ross Twp <wjones(a)ross.pa.us>, Shaler Twp <kcreagh(a)shaler.org>, Westmoreland County Ped <blawrence(a)co.westmoreland.pa.us> >> Subject: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014 >> >> Sara and fellow SPC region participating trail groups and advocates, >> >> As mentioned in the Streetside E-News that you received from Sara Walfoort there was mention of Open Streets initiative throughout the nation. Now we can count Pittsburgh in as one of them. On Sunday, July 20th, 2014, from 8 am to Noon, Pittsburgh will be closing about a half mile of streets and opening them up to the people. NO CARS, NO VEHICLES of any kind. The closures will run from Market Square, to Sixth Ave, to the Clemente Bridge and to PNC Park. >> >> The streets will hold the first "OPEN STREETS PGH" event for people to walk, run, stroll, ride, skate, scooter, and just enjoy the streets! Festivities, all free, will include yoga, zumba, dancing, spinning, Burghman on skates juggling and spinning plates, music, Roller Derby Ladies, climbing wall, hoola hoops, chalk and fun activities for the kids and much, much more. >> >> This is not a race, no start or finish line, no entry fee, it is all FREE for everyone. Come out for a fun Sunday morning and literally "PLAY IN THE STREETS" of downtown Pittsburgh. >> >> Bring the kids, the folks, the grandparents, your friends, the neighbors and their bikes, trikes, strollers, skates, or just your walking shoes! >> >> For the latest info visit the following sites: >> >> http://www.openstreetspgh.com/ >> >> https://www.facebook.com/openstreetspgh >> >> Gene Slevinski >> National Skate Patrol >> Open Streets PGH Committee >> >> >> >> How to Organize an Open Streets Initiative in Your Community >> >> >> More and more cities are seeing the benefits of Open Streets. In 2007, there were less than 10 Open Streets initiatives around the United States. Now, there are over 100. >> >> On a recent Alliance Mutual Aid Webinar, organizers from Tucson,Atlanta, and Oklahoma City shared what it took to make Open Streets happen in their communities. >> >> Learn how advocates from three cities organized Open Streets » >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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Letter to Editor
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear Editor, Please consider publishing the attached letter in this Sunday's edition of The Dominion Post. It supplements Sam Stone's letter, "Code on bike safety calls for sharing road" published last Sunday. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Dominion Post letter
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

Dear Bicycle Board members, Sam Stone's letter to the editor in yesterday's (Sun 7/13, p. 1-D) prompted me to write the following. Thoughts? > Byline: New Laws Governing Bicycling > > You must slow down and allow at least 3 feet when passing a bicycle. Bicyclists may ride in the middle of a narrow lane. These WV laws became effective last month. (17C-7-3, 17C-11-5) > > For decades, the law has said that bicyclists have the same rights as motorists and must obey the same laws. (17C-11-2) > > According to the American Association of State Highway Traffic Officials, a road must be at least 15 feet wide for a car to safely pass a bicycle without leaving the lane. None of the lanes around here are that wide. > > When overtaking a cyclist, wait until the road ahead is clear and change lanes to pass. That might cost you a few seconds but could save a life. > > > > Frank Gmeindl > > Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > Sam's letter is attached. BTW, Sam is the BB's legal counsel. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Pedestrian Bridge
by Traci Knabenshue 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

In case you haven't seen this! Does anyone know if this was a result of Ped and/or BB push for MAP-21 funds? http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wvdoh-awards-grant-for-deckers-creek-pedestrian… Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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(no subject)
by Alice Vernon 06 Jul '14

06 Jul '14

http://www.clegal.ca/libraries/domit/cbhealthninfo.php

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Fwd: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

This should be an interesting webinar: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: July 1, 2014 1:16:41 PM EDT > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Working with student transportation departments to support a comprehensive school transportation system. > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > On Thursday July 17th, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8034185699447539457 > > > Student transportation departments usually focus on busing children to school, but they have the potential to do much more. This webinar will address how collaboration between Safe Routes to School and student transportation departments can enable children to get to school safely, while supporting a comprehensive school transportation system. Speakers will discuss barriers to collaboration, strategies for overcoming those obstacles, and specific ways to work together. The webinar will also showcase a school transportation department that gets kids to school by foot, bicycle, scooter, school bus, and carpool. > > SPEAKERS: > > Michael Martin, Executive Director, National Association for Pupil Transportation > Bob Young, Director of Transportation, Boulder Valley School District > Sara Zimmerman, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8034185699447539457 > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes to School National Partnership, All rights reserved. > You're receiving this message because you have expressed interest in improving walking, bicycling, and Safe Routes to School. If you no longer wish to receive emails like these, please unsubscribe. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > 2323 Broadway Ste 109B > Oakland, CA 94612 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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Fwd: Heavy Trucks Presentation - TOMORROW, 6:30 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Tonight's (Tue. 6/24) the night. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 23, 2014 11:49:49 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com> > Subject: Heavy Trucks Presentation - TOMORROW, 6:30 pm > > Friends - > > Tomorrow evening at City Council's Committee of the Whole, Evan Hansen and I will give a presentation on Safe Streets Morgantown's proposal: the Downtown Business District Heavy Truck Limitation. > > Please attend and let the Council know that Morgantown can, and should, reasonably restrict the movement of heavy trucks in our Downtown Business District. > > We are in the news. > > http://www.morgantownmag.com/morgantown/Web-Exclusives-2014/Safer-Streets/ > > http://thecityofmorgantown.com/ > > http://wajr.com/common/more.php?m=15&r=1&item_id=24871 (I appeared on WAJR this morning with Kay and Jim.) > > > We are on Facebook (Safe Streets Morgantown). > > > Tomorrow night we're headed for City Council. Join us at 6:30. Let's do what we can to improve our city. > > Brian

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Fwd: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

June 24 Council Chambers Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 17, 2014 9:48:38 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, "lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu" <lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com>, Adelheid Schaupp <empire2000llc(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested > > All - > > Attached please find the proposal of Safe Streets Morgantown, which we submitted to Council today. > > Please spread the word, share the document, like Safe Streets Morgantown on Facebook, encourage your neighborhood associations to support the measure, encourage business owners to support this measure. Attend the Committee of the Whole on June 24. > > Anyone with questions should feel free to contact me. > > Thanks so much. > > Brian > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Friends - > > > We in Morgantown have, for many years, operated under the impression that our City Council is powerless to regulate large truck traffic in and through our downtown. Many of you are intimately familiar with that traffic and its impacts. > > I submit to you that the West Virginia Code does, in fact, afford municipalities authority to reasonably regulate traffic, even on state roads, within city limits. This being the case, and because we in Morgantown concluded within our Comprehensive Plan that the movement of large trucks through our downtown business district is detrimental to the health and vitality of nearby neighborhoods, as well as to the downtown business district itself, I, with a group of others, will submit a proposed ordinance prohibiting heavy trucks from traveling through the downtown business district (subject to exceptions for police, fire, lawful detours, trucks delivering to destination points within the downtown business district, etc.). > > You will recall that we have addressed this issue on a number of occasions. Previous efforts, however, centered mainly on negotiation; we failed to advance the statutory argument referenced above. The same mistake will not be repeated, and I am reasonably confident that the City Council will be persuaded by our presentation, which is grounded in law, our Comprehensive Plan, and common sense. > > My group will submit the written proposal to City Council in the coming days. We will appear before Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24 to address any and all questions members of Council might have. It is my intention to convince the City Council to place the proposal on the regular agenda at that time. Community debate will follow, which we welcome. > > Rarely in our City are we faced with an issue so clearly justifying a collaborative effort between our neighborhoods (especially Greenmont, South Park, and Jerome Park) and downtown businesses. Here it is. I ask for your support – vocal support – on this issue. I ask for the support of local business as well. > > Should you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Please also feel free to pass this message on to other potential supporters. Most importantly, please join me in City Council chambers on June 24 to show your support for this measure. It's time to show our City Council that we remain dissatisfied with the movement of heavy trucks through our neighborhoods and downtown. It's time to solve the problem. Together, I think we can. > > All my best, > > Brian >

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Fwd: Article in Morgantown Magazine
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Articles on bicycling in Morgantown quote Marc Glass, Chip and Bill Austin. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 16, 2014 4:46:01 PM EDT > To: <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "'GM Mayor'" <GMMayor(a)WVGranville.com>, "'Jennifer Selin'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "'Marti Shamberger'" <martishamberger(a)comcast.net>, "'Eldon Callen'" <eldonc(a)msn.com>, "'Tom Bloom'" <wingsman1(a)aol.com>, "'Mike Kelly'" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov> > Cc: <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Abildso, Christiaan'" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Penn, Elwood C'" <Elwood.C.Penn(a)wv.gov>, <gmmanager(a)wvgranville.com>, <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <richard.l.warner(a)wv.gov>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Roy Nutter'" <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'McDonald, Kevin A'" <Kevin.A.McDonald(a)wv.gov>, <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Pennington, Robert'" <Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov>, "'Tim Ball'" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Urse, Ray A'" <Ray.A.Urse(a)wv.gov>, "'Clement Solomon'" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Daniel Kimble'" <Daniel(a)morgantownchamber.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Dorcas, Todd M'" <Todd.M.Dorcas(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Article in Morgantown Magazine > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > > MPO Committee Members, > > Please find attached a PDF of two portions of an article on improving Morgantown in this month’s Morgantown Magazine. The articles touch on a variety of transportation issues including expansion of the PRT, enhanced transit service, and the MPO’s Bike Plan. > > I hope that you find this to be interesting reading. Please let me know if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. > > Charles Darwin > > I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. > > Stephen Hawking > > > > > > > > > From: info(a)moncpc.org [mailto:info@moncpc.org] > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 5:07 PM > To: Bill Austin; jing > Subject: Attached Image > > > > > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. > >

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Fwd: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Please show up at the June 24 City Council meeting to show your support for an ordinance to limit truck traffic downtown. Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 13, 2014 9:58:31 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, "lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu" <lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com>, empire2000llc(a)gmail.com > Subject: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested > > Friends - > > > We in Morgantown have, for many years, operated under the impression that our City Council is powerless to regulate large truck traffic in and through our downtown. Many of you are intimately familiar with that traffic and its impacts. > > I submit to you that the West Virginia Code does, in fact, afford municipalities authority to reasonably regulate traffic, even on state roads, within city limits. This being the case, and because we in Morgantown concluded within our Comprehensive Plan that the movement of large trucks through our downtown business district is detrimental to the health and vitality of nearby neighborhoods, as well as to the downtown business district itself, I, with a group of others, will submit a proposed ordinance prohibiting heavy trucks from traveling through the downtown business district (subject to exceptions for police, fire, lawful detours, trucks delivering to destination points within the downtown business district, etc.). > > You will recall that we have addressed this issue on a number of occasions. Previous efforts, however, centered mainly on negotiation; we failed to advance the statutory argument referenced above. The same mistake will not be repeated, and I am reasonably confident that the City Council will be persuaded by our presentation, which is grounded in law, our Comprehensive Plan, and common sense. > > My group will submit the written proposal to City Council in the coming days. We will appear before Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24 to address any and all questions members of Council might have. It is my intention to convince the City Council to place the proposal on the regular agenda at that time. Community debate will follow, which we welcome. > > Rarely in our City are we faced with an issue so clearly justifying a collaborative effort between our neighborhoods (especially Greenmont, South Park, and Jerome Park) and downtown businesses. Here it is. I ask for your support – vocal support – on this issue. I ask for the support of local business as well. > > Should you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Please also feel free to pass this message on to other potential supporters. Most importantly, please join me in City Council chambers on June 24 to show your support for this measure. It's time to show our City Council that we remain dissatisfied with the movement of heavy trucks through our neighborhoods and downtown. It's time to solve the problem. Together, I think we can. > > All my best, > > Brian

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No Bike Board Meeting Tomorrow
by Emily Vasile 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Hello Bike Board Members, At our meeting last month, we discussed that the bylaws state that we are required to meet once per quarter. Since we met in May, we discussed and agreed that there is no need to meet again until September (the beginning of the next quarter). Just wanted to send a reminder in case anyone had the meeting on their calendar. Emily

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Fwd: Bike Safety Bill becomes law
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Good article for a newspaper but it neglected to mention that cyclists do not have to ride far to the right when the lane is too narrow to share ... As is the case for practically all lanes in WV. Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 4, 2014 at 8:52:59 AM PDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Cc: Kasey <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bike Safety Bill becomes law > > FYI - > > http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140603/DM01/140609753/1298 > > Thanks > Dennis

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LCI Nominees
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 27 May '14

27 May '14

Marilyn was explaining to me at the Positive Spin/CRC ride on Sunday that there is now grant money to train news LCIs. There are two people, both dedicated volunteers from Positive Spin who have expressed an interest. Jennifer Previll, who has taken Traffic Skills 101, and another person who also expressed an interest, and recently taught an introductory class at Health Sciences to help orient new cyclists. However, I want to confirm with him once again before providing his name. Everyone is invited to the next ride departing from the Spin this Sunday at 1pm. This is a family oriented ride for all ages/skills to the Opekiska Dam and then back again. -Jonathan

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FW: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter!
by David Bruffy 19 May '14

19 May '14

Thought you might find this interesting! David Bruffy, CCTM General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG www.Twitter.com/MountainLine www.Facebook.com/MountainLine http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 (304) 296-3680 Office (304) 291-7433 Route Information (304) 291-7429 FAX From: U.S. Census Field Division [mailto:field.division@subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:26 AM To: David Bruffy Subject: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter! 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We hope that the new Data Dissemination Newsletter from the Census Bureau's Philadelphia Region will help to make you aware of new and ongoing data releases, and will encourage you to use the various tools available on census.gov. Whether you are interested in national-level data, or you have a specific Census tract in mind, we likely have the data you need. Don't forget, we can also provide trainings and presentations. Please let us know how we can assist you by reaching out to your state's contact ~ we look forward to hearing from you! PA, DE - Whittona Burrell whittona.r.burrell(a)census.gov<mailto:whittona.r.burrell@census.gov>; Noemi Mendez Eliasen noemi.mendez(a)census.gov<mailto:noemi.mendez@census.gov> MD, DC - Nesreen Khashan nesreen.khashan(a)census.gov<mailto:nesreen.khashan@census.gov> VA - Ally Burleson-Gibson allyson.r.burleson.gibson(a)census.gov<mailto:allyson.r.burleson.gibson@census.gov> TN, KY - Erran Persley erran.f.persley(a)census.gov<mailto:erran.f.persley@census.gov> OH, WV - Tim Sarko timothy.a.sarko(a)census.gov<mailto:timothy.a.sarko@census.gov> Biking to Work Increases 60 Percent Over Last Decade <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>[http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/05/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIw…><http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> released May 8. "Modes Less Traveled — Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008-2012<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>," highlights the trends and socio-economic and geographic differences between motorized and nonmotorized commutes. This report — the Census Bureau's first focusing only on biking and walking to work — is one of many that examines specific aspects of commuting, including workplace location, working from home, long commutes and specific travel modes. Biking to Work Highlights The West had the highest rate of biking to work at 1.1 percent, and the South had the lowest rate at 0.3 percent. Men were more likely to bike to work than women were. The rate of bicycle commuting for men was more than double that of women, 0.8 percent compared with 0.3 percent. Those with a graduate or professional degree or higher and those with less than a high school degree had the highest rates of biking to work, at 0.9 and 0.7 percent, respectively. Walking to Work Highlights The Northeast showed the highest rate of walking to work at 4.7 percent of workers. The South had the lowest rate at 1.8 percent. Workers living in core cities walked to work at a rate of 4.3 percent, compared with 2.4 percent for workers in suburbs. Men walked to work at a rate of 2.9 percent compared with 2.8 percent for women. Those with less than a high school degree had the highest rate of walking to work at 3.7 percent, followed by those with graduate or professional degrees at 2.7 percent. ________________________________ Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction Booming, According to First Results from the Census Bureau's 2012 Economic Census The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector of the economy showed tremendous growth from 2007 to 2012 as the number of establishments rose by 26.4 percent, according to the 2012 Economic Census Advance Report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Revenue for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction grew 34.2 percent to $555.2 billion from 2007 to 2012. It also was among the fastest growers in employment as the number of employees rose 23.3 percent to 903,641. The report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> is the first in a series of industry and geographic area data products. It contains statistics at the national level only for broad industry sectors of the economy, such as energy. New to the 2012 Economic Census, and available later this year, will be information on emerging industries, including solar, wind, geothermal and biomass electric power generation. Among the findings in this report: * The retail trade sector had the most businesses in 2012 (nearly 1.1 million), while the utilities sector had the least (17,804). * The utilities sector achieved the highest average revenue per establishment in 2012 of more than $29 million per establishment. * The health care and social assistance sector continued to have the most employees with more than 18 million in 2012, an increase of more than 10 percent or 1.8 million people from 2007. This is the highest numerical increase of employees in any sector published in the advance report. Economic census statistics will be released over a two-year period, through June 2016. Statistics at the local level, including information for more than 5,000 communities not available from previous economic censuses, will be available starting in February 2015. Reference information about the economic census, including a data release schedule<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, is available on the 2012 Economic Census home page<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Users can sign up to receive alerts when particular industry or geographic reports are released via the soon to be available economic census GovDelivery service at business.census.gov<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ Adopted Children More Likely to Live in Highly Educated Home [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/05/… percent of adopted children under age 18 lived with a householder with a graduate or professional degree, according to American Community Survey statistics available in a new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In comparison, 12 percent of biological children and 6 percent of stepchildren lived with a householder with at least one of these degrees. The report, Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2010<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, examines the characteristics of adopted children and stepchildren and the parents they live with using multiyear data from the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (2009-2011) in addition to the 2010 Census<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and the 2012 Current Population Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. In 2010, of the 64.8 million children of the householder under age 18, 93 percent were the biological children of the householder, 4 percent were stepchildren and 2 percent were adopted children. ________________________________ [https://admin.govdelivery.com/system/images/22705/original/Census%20logo%20…] Questions? 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Bike to Work Day Photo
by Emily Vasile 17 May '14

17 May '14

Hi All, Thanks to everyone who showed up to bike to work this morning! Coffee and delicious treats were enjoyed from The Grind, beer tickets from Black Bear were handed out, and one lucky winner will enjoy a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Enjoy warm rides ahead this summer! Best, Emily

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Transportation is a significant source of GHG in Morgantown
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 May '14

16 May '14

I attended Green Night (May 15) to hear Downstream Strategies report on their initial results of Morgantown’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory (Phase I of the project). The most interesting statistic that I took from the presentation was that transportation (diesel and gas based) is the 2nd most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in Morgantown, only Morgantown Energy Associates power plant along the rail trail produces more GHG. There are nearly 1 billion vehicle miles travelled (VMT) per year within the City limits! -Jonathan

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Bike to Work Day - Friday, 5/16 @ Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Emily Vasile 16 May '14

16 May '14

Bike Board: Bike to Work Day is happening-- next Friday, 5/16! Starting at 7:45am at Hazel Ruby, riders can enjoy coffee and baked goods provided by the Daily Grind, pick up a coupon for a free beer from Black Bear (perhaps to enjoy on the ride home), and enter to win a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Mayor Selin and fellow Bike Board members will ride towards Star City on the Rail Trail between 8:15 and 8:30. All levels are welcome. Hope to see many of you there. Please spread the word! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Chip Wamsley 12 May '14

12 May '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n To all, Since the bike board is part of the Morgantown Traffic Commission and a city entity I think it would be a conflict of interest to write a letter of recommendation for a private party appearing before another city board. I'm sure Lisa Mardis didn't approach the parking commission to get a letter of recommendation based on the number of parking spaces they propose to provide. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 5/8/2014 8:41:23 PM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP. Derek, You are correct, Morgantown Ordinance 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. C. Bicycle Storage, http://www.conwaygreene.com/Morgantown/lpext.dll?f=templatesfn=main-hit-h.h… requires One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit. I don't know what the BB was thinking when we wrote this but I'm guessing we were thinking a dwelling unit had 2 beds rather than 4. Anyway, providing 101 bicycle parking spaces for 368 residents doesn't excite me enough to personally make any effort to support this project. While your write up is very thorough, I don't think the BB has standing to discuss more than the bicycling-relevant aspects of building projects. I understand that the building is 11 stories and that Morgantown Fire Department is not equipped to reach the top floor(s). There was an article in the Dominion Post recently that stated the number of square feet the building will provide and the number of residents it would house. I did a computation on a napkin and got 70 square feet/resident. I think these are problems. If we're going to write a letter, I think it should be limited to supporting adequate secure bicycle parking. FYI, after Chip and I spent many hours working with Chris Fletcher to define recommendations for secure bicycle parking at Beechview Plaza that ended up being a key card access cage containing inverted U-racks that Chris told us the developer agreed to install now, all I see is a single wavy rack stuck in the corner of the second car parking level. Nevertheless, I personally think Beechview Plaza is an excellent project, much better thought out than what I see from the pdf you provided but yet, I'm glad my name isn't on a letter of support for Beechview Plaza. What does the Bicycle Board think? Frank On May 8, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, Ok. Thanks for letting me know. Well, the Zoning Code states that there is to be one parking space per unit. There are 92 units, so unless I'm missing something, it looks like they're provided more than they are required. I also heard other concerns about the project, but wanted to provide the BB with the reasons why it would be supported and to gather whether the issues were serious enough to not support it. We'll see what others say. I can see both sides of the coin, and will wait to see if there is enough consensus to support as a Bike Board. Thanks for the reply. ~Derek On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: I do not have time right now to give this sufficient review. I don't think 101 bike parking spaces for 368 residents even meets the bicycle parking code that the BB wrote and the city implemented. I understand this project has other serious issues that we should understand before supporting it. Frank On May 8, 2014, at 2:55 PM, Derek Springston dspringston(a)gmail.com wrote: Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the 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 VFWSupportLetter_2014_05_08.docx CA_VFW_Plans.pdf _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.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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VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Derek Springston 08 May '14

08 May '14

Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the 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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Fwd: May TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '14

07 May '14

Who's going to the May 7 TC meeting? The University Av. corridor study (see attached) should be interesting. "A designated share the road on lowe volume streets would be helpful for bicycles". WTF? How about widening the uphill side from Riverviiew to North Av.? Or, restoring the bike route down the Law School hill through the med parking lot and over Oakland St. A bicycle boulevard between Sunnyside and Gilmore would be nice. Oh, and are they really making Evansdale Dr. one-way downhill to Mon Blvd. How do you spell clueless? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 2, 2014 at 10:30:22 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: May TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for May 7th's Traffic Commission Meeting. We will meet in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. Thank you. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > AssistantCity Engineer > > City of Morgantown > > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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May Bike Board Meeting
by Emily Vasile 02 May '14

02 May '14

Hi All, Who plans to attend the bike board meeting this Thursday? Please send agenda items - upcoming events, progress on grant applications, project updates, etc. Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16th-- http://bikeleague.org/content/bike-month-dates-events-0! Thanks, Emily

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Fwd: Todd May First Responders Fair
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '14

01 May '14

Once again, we have an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police, other emergency responders and the community. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 2 pm Sat. May 17 at Walmart, University Town Center, Granville. Last year, Marilyn Newcome, Steve Harouff and Geoff Fusco helped give away 300 helmets. This year, Ryan Serritella anticipates 1,000. Please contact Kelly Mascola at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net . 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Date: April 17, 2014 4:24:06 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <kamascola(a)fcclaw.net>, <ariel(a)groupmatrix.com>, <SBfarmer(a)fcclaw.net> > Subject: Todd May First Responders Fair > > Hi Frank, > > It was good speaking with you yesterday. As discussed, we will be participating in the Todd May First Responders Fair again this year. We welcome all the support we can get fitting helmets. > > It’s in a Walmart parking lot this year so we plan on being very busy. The more Bike Morgantown people the merrier! Please coordinate volunteers through Kelly Mascola at FCC’s Morgantown office. She can be reached at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net. > > Todd May First Responders Fair Info: > > Monongalia County emergency response agencies invite you to join them on… > SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 > 10:00am to 2:00pm > University Town Center Walmart, Granville > FREE admission, FREE parking, and lots of FREE material and prizes!!! > Each child will be given a FREE bicycle helmet provided by > Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office > Police cars, Fire trucks, Ambulances, and more! > Event sponsored by: > Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Farmer Cline & Campbell Law Office, Walmart, & WV Radio > https://www.facebook.com/events/303306309821993/?ref=22 > > Thanks again! > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com. >

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Fwd: FW: VFW project
by Derek Springston 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

BB folks, Lisa Mardis requested that I forward her email below. She is requesting that at least a few BB members show up to a May 8th Planning Commission Meeting and/or May 21st Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting to show support for the VFW project that aims at installing 100+ bicycle parking spots due to B4 zoning in a development on the property. Please place this on the agenda, so we can determine who supports the project and who will attend one or both meetings. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 4:01 PM Subject: FW: VFW project To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *C. Derek Springston, M.S.* Brownfields Program Associate Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center West Virginia Water Research Institute 385 Evansdale Drive; PO Box 6064; 201P NRCCE Building Morgantown, WV 26506-6064 Phone: 304-293-7068; Fax: 304-293-7822 Email: Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu Website: www.wvbrownfields.org *From:* Lisa Mardis [mailto:lisa.k.mardis@gmail.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, April 30, 2014 3:57 PM *To:* Derek Springston *Subject:* VFW project I wanted to let you know that the VFW project is going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 8th and the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. Would you mind sharing this with the Bike Board? There were a couple people that said they may come and support the project. Thank you so much!!! Lisa -- *Lisa K. Mardis* *Project Management Services* *160 Fayette Street, Suite 101* *Morgantown, WV 26505* *304.212.5256 <304.212.5256> office* *304.692.7116 <304.692.7116> Cell* *www.lisamardis.com <http://www.lisamardis.com>* The information contained in this message is privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or printing of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please delete this message from your system. -- *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: FW: "My Bike" - Children's charity in-service wed 5/14
by Derek Springston 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Bike Board Members, I vaguely remember Jonathan Rosenbaum mentioning the My Bikes program. Today, Mmy wife recommended that I send this to the Bike Board in case you wish to be involved or are involved in this. Please consider attending the My Bike Program event that creates adaptive bikes for children and adolescents. Thanks, ~Derek *Free adaptive bicycles* for WV children and adolescents. Everyone is welcome to attend an In-service Wed 5/14/14 12:15 HealthSouth - MountainView Main Classroom Hello clinical team, I would like to take a minute to introduce you to an upcoming opportunity that HealthSouth MountainView has been given, in assisting pediatric and adolescents with special needs to receive individually custom/adapted bicycles through a program offered by Variety, the children's charity. The "My Bike" program provides bicycles to qualifying families and information is shared on the attached fact sheet. The program has been so successful in PA, that the "My Bike" program has now been launched in West Virginia. HealthSouth MountainView is looking forward to presenting an in-service about this program at the date/time indicated on the attached flyer. In addition as a recognized local provider of Inpatient and Outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation, we hope to become a local "fitting" location for children who will be receiving these adapted bicycles. PLEASE encourage pediatric team members, out-patient staff and all case managers to attend this in-service to learn more about how easy it is to provide the joy of recreation to children with special needs in West Virginia. *Variety’s “My Bike” Program * *Wheels into West Virginia* *Free adaptive bicycles* for WV children and adolescents. Everyone is welcome to attend an In-service Wed 5/14/14 12:15 Main Classroom *RB* Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. -- *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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Wednesday - Board of Education Candidate Forum
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Apr '14

22 Apr '14

April 23 – LWVMM Hosts Board of Education Candidate Forum <http://www.lwvwv.org/2014/04/22/lwvmm-hosts-board-of-education-candidate-fo…> The League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum for the candidates for the Board of Education in Monongalia County on Wednesday, April 23rd, 7 to 9 pm at the Village at Heritage Point. Robert Core, Michael Kelly, Barbara Parsons, and Clarence Harvey are the four candidates vying for three Board seats. The election on May 13 is the final election for the Board of Education; it is not a primary. The three with the most votes will be on the Board of Education. The public is welcome to come and ask questions during the forum, and then mingle with the candidates over refreshments. The Village at Heritage Point is off Pineview Drive, off the road to Mon General Hospital. pdf iconBoard of Education Candidate Forum Flyer <http://www.lwvwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Board-of-Education-Forum-fl…>

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Morgantown LE NSE Safe Community
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Apr '14

20 Apr '14

http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/04/14/wvu-city-of-morgantown-begin-process-t… West Virginia University and the greater Morgantown area have submitted a letter of intent to be the first joint National Safety Council “Safe Community.” Morgantown and WVU would join nearly 30 towns in the country by becoming a “Safe Community.” It would the first designated “Safe Community” in West Virginia and the first joint “Safe Community” between a university and a town. Safe Communities America, a program of the National Safety Council, exists to promote safety and well-being in towns across the country. They bring businesses, civic organizations, local government, non-profits and residents together to build a safer community for all to enjoy. WVU President Gordon Gee and city and county officials signed a letter today (April 14), committing to the submission of an official application within the next year. “The value added of a University devoted to the well-being of the town and state where it lives is among the most important callings of a university, particularly one designated by its mission as a land-grant university,” Gee said. “This is another step in West Virginia University and the Morgantown community working more closely together.” According to a study by the National Safety Council, these “Safe Communities” lower fatal injury rates by a significant amount, with an average 10 percent reduction of intentional and unintentional injuries. “We are all working toward the common goal of improving the quality of life for our community members,” said Colleen Harshbarger, director of the WELLWVU Office of Wellness and Health Promotion and co-chair. “The successful ‘Safe Communities’ process will not only result in better outcomes related to safety and well-being, but will also form lasting collaborative relationships. There’s so much talent in Greater Morgantown, I believe we will make great strides in our common goals by bringing people together in a way that will benefit all.” Becoming a “Safe Community” will give Morgantown and WVU access to various benefits, including programs to evaluate and improve current injury prevention, funding opportunities and national recognition, Harshbarger said. As a part of the application process, the group will be collecting injury data that can be used to collaborate and share with others. It will also continue collaboration between the City and University and improve or create programs to address injury patterns and trends in the community. A group of faculty, staff, community members, state and city representatives began to meet last fall to discuss the opportunity of becoming a Safe Community. After completing the application within the next year, a visit to review the greater Morgantown area will take place before it can officially be considered a “Safe Community.” “I believe the ‘Safe Communities’ initiative is a great example of the City and WVU working together on safety issues and solutions in our area,” said Marti Shamberger, deputy mayor of Morgantown and co-chair. “The public will benefit from the preventative measures learned from the information collected.” Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin said this is another great example of town-gown partnerships at work. “It will benefit all the entities involved by identifying and promoting current best safety practices throughout our area,” Selin said. “We often have expertise in our area, through WVU, one of our hospitals or other public institutions, or private businesses – this certification process allows us to gather and harness these best safety practices for use in our own community.” -WVU- td/04/14/14 CONTACT: Colleen Harshbarger, WELLWVU 304.293.5054, Colleen.Harshbarger(a)mail.wvu.edu - See more at: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/04/14/wvu-city-of-morgantown-begin-process-t…

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Accurate bicycle counts
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '14

19 Apr '14

Who wants to contact Alex Hyde-Wright, Boulder County Assistant Transportation Planner to find out how they are getting accurate bicycle counts by modifying their tube counter system that they've been using to count vehicles? Please see article at : http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_25581681/new-count-shows-… I've seen tubes all around town recently and I know they're not counting bikes. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan and now the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan both plan bike counts. What are we waiting for? If Boulder can count bikes, so can Morgantown-Monongalia County. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Delaware ditches Share the Road signs
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Good article: http://www.bikede.org/2014/04/07/why-share-the-road-is-gone/ > Riding at the right hand edge of a travel lane is an invitation for cars behind to pass. That’s fine. But where a double yellow line also exists, it is very easy for a motorist to interpret the combination of the cyclist at the right hand edge of the lane and the double yellow line separating her lane from the lane of oncoming traffic as an invitation to pass in the travel lane. But on roads where the travel lanes are only 10 or 11 feet, this is a potentially catastrophic misunderstanding. The only way for a motorist to safely pass a cyclist when the travel lane is that narrow is to (at least partially) exit her travel lane (into the lane of oncoming traffic). - See more at: http://www.bikede.org/2014/04/07/why-share-the-road-is-gone/#sthash.o29qkBw…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Last Week's BB meeting?
by Emily Vasile 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Hi All, We did not make progress on selecting a new Chair-person for the Bike Board at our meeting on Thursday. I volunteered to facilitate the meeting next month on 5/1, where that should be the focus of the meeting. Start thinking of nominations and new members! Thanks to Damien for taking notes last week. Please send them out when you have a chance so anyone who was not able to attend can look them over and get caught up. Thanks, Emily On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Emily, > How'd the rest of the BB meeting go last week? Did we make good progress > on selecting a new Chairman? > > 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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2014 MPO Traffic Count Location
by Jing Zhang 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Bicycle Board Members, As mentioned in meeting last night, the 2014 MPO traffic location map and table are attached for your information. The count will be performed at April 16th and 17th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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February Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

?Hi All, Attached are the February minutes. Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: [CRC] HB4304 signed by Gov. March 21; becomes effective June 3, 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill <billbikes(a)hotmail.com> > Date: April 2, 2014 7:48:37 PM EDT > To: "CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com" <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com> > Subject: [CRC] HB4304 signed by Gov. March 21; becomes effective June 3, 2014 > Reply-To: CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > > http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4304&year=… > > House Bill 4304 > > Legislative Session: 2014(RS) > LAST ACTION: > Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 3, 2014) > SUMMARY: > Providing rules for motor vehicles passing bicycles on roadways > LEAD SPONSOR: > Wells > SPONSORS: > Guthrie, Skaff, Fleischauer, Skinner, Manypenny, Barill, Smith, R., Walters, Poore, McCuskey > BILL TEXT: > Bill Definitions ? > > > SAME AS: > SB 349 > SB 608 > SUBJECT(S): > Motor Vehicles -- Regulations > ACTIONS: > Description > Date > Journal Page > Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 3, 2014) > H > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 - House Journal > 03/14/14 > H > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 > 03/21/14 > S > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 - Senate Journal > 03/14/14 > H > To Governor 3/17/14 - House Journal > 03/14/14 > H > To Governor 3/17/14 > 03/17/14 > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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March Meeting and Chairperson
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Apr '14

01 Apr '14

Good day folks, It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to the March 6th meeting. I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I also guess that it will just have to be. If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real chairperson. Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least a modicum of this nice weather. Gunnar. Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are being reposted now as a reminder- 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Chip Wamsley 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'll be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Emily Vasile" emilyvasile(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/30/2014 7:55:37 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" gshogren(a)gmail.com Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson Hi All, Thanks to Jonathan and Derek for sending agenda items. So far those are the only two who have said they are coming. How about others? Please respond by Tuesday 5pm or I will cancel at that time and give away my Oreos :(. Thanks, Emily Agenda Items Lisa Martis w/ Project Management Services (Derek) Joshua Austin, Manager of "My Bike" West Virginia (Jonathan) Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University on 9/19/13 Scholarship (Jonathan) Connecting Communities meeting on April 3-4 (Jonathan) Bike Month Activities in May (Gunnar?) Direction of Bike Board New Chair (Emily) On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, Someone needs to step up and take charge. Bike Month will be here soon. I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php * can't get any more official than a web page... Capisce? On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile emilyvasile(a)gmail.com wrote: Perhaps folks are still thawing out? I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting I missed last month). Any kind of Oreo is good. Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list for next meeting. I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the meeting! We need to do some rallying of our troops. Indeed. Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track and move forward. Emily On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Looks like we have no real agenda. And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. We really need this to happen folks. So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will say that the meeting is not going to happen. It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. The BB has been thrown under the bus... On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Good day folks, It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to the March 6th meeting. I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I also guess that it will just have to be. If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real chairperson. Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least a modicum of this nice weather. Gunnar. Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are being reposted now as a reminder- 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board's report to the Traffic Commission. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 25, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > <Morgantown_CBD_Study_ExecSummary_20140314.pdf><Morgantown_Presentation_Circulation_MPO_20140320.pdf><Sept 2003 TC Mission Statement.docx><April 2014 TC Agenda.docx>

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Sorry Derek, Someone else is gonna have to be in charge of the meeting. Last chance for me putting together a meeting was last month but it was thrown under the bus as the TAP folks had their own instead of getting folks together and finding a new chair. Cause as Robert Zimmerman said "No, No, No, it ain't me babe. / It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe." On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Also, did you get my email about adding Lisa Martis w/ Project Management > Services to next week's agenda? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, >> >> Someone needs to step up and take charge. >> Bike Month will be here soon. >> >> I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender >> my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. >> http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php >> * can't get any more official than a web page... >> >> Capisce? >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> >> Perhaps folks are still thawing out? >> >> >> >> I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting >> >> I >> >> missed last month). >> > >> > Any kind of Oreo is good. >> > >> >> Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list >> >> for next meeting. >> > >> > I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the >> > meeting! >> > >> >> We need to do some rallying of our troops. >> > >> > Indeed. >> > Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track >> > and move forward. >> > >> >> >> >> Emily >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Looks like we have no real agenda. >> >>> >> >>> And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. >> >>> We really need this to happen folks. >> >>> >> >>> So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will >> >>> say that the meeting is not going to happen. >> >>> It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If >> >>> anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. >> >>> >> >>> The BB has been thrown under the bus... >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> > Good day folks, >> >>> > >> >>> > It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it >> >>> > to >> >>> > the March 6th meeting. >> >>> > I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be >> >>> > appointed. >> >>> > >> >>> > I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but >> >>> > I >> >>> > also guess that it will just have to be. >> >>> > >> >>> > If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting >> >>> > or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. >> >>> > >> >>> > I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real >> >>> > chairperson. >> >>> > >> >>> > Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at >> >>> > least >> >>> > a modicum of this nice weather. >> >>> > >> >>> > Gunnar. >> >>> > >> >>> > Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are >> >>> > being reposted now as a reminder- >> >>> > >> >>> > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are >> >>> > interested >> >>> > in serving on the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to >> >>> > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone >> >>> > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and >> >>> > Traci >> >>> > >> >>> > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign >> >>> > >> >>> > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and >> >>> > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts >> >>> > >> >>> > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with >> >>> > Clement >> >>> > Solomon at WVU >> >>> > >> >>> > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from >> >>> > the >> >>> > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate >> >>> > >> >>> > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW >> >>> > >> >>> > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the >> >>> > secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that's already installed >> >>> > >> >>> > 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the >> >>> > meeting he attended to the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a >> >>> > new >> >>> > one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 >> >>> > presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what >> >>> > various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP >> >>> > guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike >> >>> > parking >> >>> > that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher >> >>> > >> >>> > 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police >> >>> > officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to >> >>> > record on accident reports that the officers fill out >> >>> > >> >>> > 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let >> >>> > Ryan >> >>> > Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible >> >>> > >> >>> > 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB >> >>> > members can call in support for HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various >> >>> > delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can >> >>> > take a look at it if they like >> >>> > >> >>> > 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep >> >>> > to >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be >> >>> > on >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual >> >>> > project list >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> Bikeboard mailing list >> >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.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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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

What does the BB have to report to the TC? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 25, 2014 4:42:38 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place News - March 2014
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Registration is open for the 2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place Conference <http://www.pps.org/pwpb2014/> in Pittsburgh! September 8 - 11. https://center.uoregon.edu/NCBW/2014/registration/ -Jonathan

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Potential VFW Property Development w/ Bike Storage, etc...
by Derek Springston 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Bike Board Members, *Lisa Martis, with Project Management Services, is working with a developer to consider a multi-story development on the VFW property at 494 Spruce Street.* She contacted the Bike Board, through Frank Gmeindl last week, *to get the Boards input on bicycle storage required by city code and the abundance of space that the developer currently has in their plans to consider other bicycle-related facilities (bicycle repair business, bike share, bicycle rental business, storage business, etc). * Part 13 of the Morgantown City Code states: *1349.08 Parking and Loading Standards * *(C) Bicycle Storage - For all Developments of Significant Impact and Major Developments of Significant Impact in this district, the following minimum bicycle storage amenities must be provided: * * (1) One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit* * (2) Each space shall be a minimum of 3 feet X 6 feet X 4 feet* * (3) Each bicycle shall be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure* * (4) There should be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle* Jonathan Rosenbaum and I provided some comments to her, so she met with me today and will meet with Jonathan soon, but would like to meet with the whole Bike Board. She would like to meet with the Bike Board, hopefully as a whole, next week, to get our input and guidance on the bike storage and facility that could be placed at the new development. She will also show us the plans that have been drawn. *Can we please place her on the April 3 Bike Board meeting agenda, preferably earlier in the meeting to save her time? Could those of you who have worked on bicycle parking and have expertise in this area prepare to bring your materials to the April 3rd meeting in case it would be valuable to provide the her and/or the developer? * 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Question
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Hi Lisa, I have nothing to contribute with regard to commercial bicycle business. As you know, I am in favor of providing bicycle parking throughout the City including secure indoor parking in residential developments. I've attached the APBP bicycle parking guidelines if they can provide any help. I shared your message with the Bicycle Board. Jonathan Rosenbaum, Director of Positive Spin would like to discuss this opportunity. Derek Springston opined that the WVU Outdoor Recreation Center might be interested in a downtown satellite that would focus on bicycle rental. Jonathan's and Derek's e-mail addresses are included in the cc list of this message. I hope this helps. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 20, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Lisa Mardis wrote: > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Jonathan, Thanks for replying. I'll give the BB the rest of today to reply. If nobody else has any ideas, I'll suggest to Lisa that she talk with Positive Spin. Would that be you? Frank On Mar 20, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Positive Spin would be interested in talking with Lisa. > > -Jonathan > > On 03/20/2014 12:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? >> >> Frank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT >>> To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>> Subject: Question >>> >>> Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... >>> >>> I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. >>> >>> If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. >>> >>> Appreciate your help. >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> Lisa K. Mardis >>> Project Management Services >>> 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> 304.692.7116 >>> 304.212.5256 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Question > > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256

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TAP Grant - Submittal Documents...
by Derek Springston 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hey folks, The City of Morgantown (Jeff Mikorski) just submitted the Transportation Alternative grant application for our Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities, which, if funded, will be to purchase and install Shared Lane Markings, Bikes May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs, and Bicycle Parking Shelters around Morgantown. If you would like a copy of the files that were submitted, please let me know. Otherwise, I'm not going to clog your inbox. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great
by Chip Wamsley 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Bike Month Guide Bike Month Challenge Bike Month Posters The Board needs something to do while waiting for grant money, Bike Month might be just the thing. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Sent: 3/11/2014 10:30:30 AM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great I could use some help on Question #7: What 3 resources from the League would be most useful to you in organizing and executing successful Bike Month events? Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper billnesper(a)bikeleague.org Date: March 11, 2014 10:56:00 AM EDT To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: Let's Make National Bike Month Great Hi Frank, As the national sponsor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists wants to help YOU organize and execute great events that get more people out riding in your community. Please consider filling out this short survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014bikemonth This survey is intended to... - Find out what RESOURCES the League could provide that would be most helpful to you - Help us show the collective impact of your efforts by COMPILING DATA on how many people participate in Bike Month events in your community. Thanks for all you are doing to build a Bicycle Friendly America. Best regards, The League frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net

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Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

I could use some help on Question #7: What 3 resources from the League would be most useful to you in organizing and executing successful Bike Month events? Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: March 11, 2014 10:56:00 AM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Let's Make National Bike Month Great > > Hi Frank, > > As the national sponsor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists wants to help YOU organize and execute great events that get more people out riding in your community. Please consider filling out this short survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014bikemonth > > This survey is intended to... > - Find out what RESOURCES the League could provide that would be most helpful to you > - Help us show the collective impact of your efforts by COMPILING DATA on how many people participate in Bike Month events in your community. > > Thanks for all you are doing to build a Bicycle Friendly America. > > Best regards, > > The League > > > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Suncrest Elementary School
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

I just learned about this meeting on the 11th. At a recent SNA meeting it was discovered that the School Board is now considering a distant location to replace Suncrest Primary school, rather than the location across from NETL. Would anyone be able to attend the School Board meeting? Keeping the school close to the neighborhood would be a desirable outcome. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Suncrest Elementary School Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:58:52 -0500 From: SNA <suncrestna(a)gmail.com> To: Suncrest Neighbors <SuncrestNA(a)gmail.com> Friends, Today I had a pleasant chat with Monongalia County School Board President Barbara Parsons. From that conversation, it appears that on Tuesday, March 11, the school board may be voting on the location for the new Suncrest Elementary School. The meeting will be held at the School Board administrative offices at 6 p.m. I will be out of town on that date, but I wanted to alert Suncrest neighbors and ask you to consider attending and expressing your views. >From my perspective, it makes sense to choose a site that will keep our children in the neighborhood or nearby, rather than bussing them to a more distant location. I believe a site under consideration on Collins Ferry Road might be ideal. It is central to Suncrest, has infrastructure in place, and transportation would be less costly than bussing many children to a more distant location. The property available is outside the city limits, but it might be possible to annex it into the city for optimal police and fire service. I hope those with an interest in this issue will attend the School Board meeting. Sincerely, Nancy Ganz, City Council Ward 7

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Rail Trail Ruling
by Traci Knabenshue 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/10/supreme-court-railroad… Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Re: [Bikeboard] [CRC] H.B. 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '14

08 Mar '14

On Mar 7, 2014, at 6:47 PM, gunnar wrote: > On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> The WV Senate unanimously passed H.B. 4304 after they slightly amended the bill that the House amended substantially before they passed it to the Senate. If the governor signs it, it will become law July 1. >> >> The bill that the Senate passed is attached and at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB4304%20SU…. >> >> The bill: >> * Requires motorists to allow 3-feet when passing a bicycle; > > Although it is a nice figure for education purposes, it is not very > enforceable. Who has a yard stick while riding or driving? > I have advocated for passing in the next lane. Yes, crossing the > center line completely. > You're crossing over the center partially when passing within 3', why > not cross the whole thing to make things safer for everybody? If > someone knows that they have to pass in the other lane then they will > probably make damn sure that they can, other wise with you gutter > riders the cars will pass with the least amount of movement possible. > Have the rules for when you're allowed to cross the center (double > yellow line) changed? More inconsistency and ambiguity. Bah. As you, I have found that when I ride in the center or even farther left in narrow lanes, virtually every vehicle that passes me changes lanes to pass. I also wave to them after they've passed and many, if not a majority, wave back or toot. I've even had many coal trucks do that. > >> * Requires bicyclists to ride in bike lanes or if no bike lane, as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway... but there are exceptions (read the bill); > > Requires us to ride in bike lane, even if poorly or dangerously > constructed. Sounds great! > How many folks know how to say "practicable" let alone understand what it means? > And the rest is nice and ambiguous, probably not enforceable. The exceptions apply to both riding in bike lanes and in travel lanes. Read exception 3 carefully. See what I put in all caps here: (3) WHEN REASONABLY NECESSARY TO AVOID ANY CONDITION OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, INCLUDING, but not limited to, a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, turn lane, or substandard-width lane, WHICH MAKES IT UNSAFE TO CONTINUE along the right-hand curb or edge or WITHIN A BICYCLE LANE. For the purposes of this subsection, a “substandard-width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. The bill that was introduced simply repealed 17C-11-3 (c) which required bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. Instead of repealing 17C-11-3 (c), the House amended it to be the current requirement to ride in bike lanes and far to the right with exceptions. From my reading of the current 17C-11-3 (c), I can hardly think of any situation in which you wouldn't be justified for riding outside the bike lane and away from the right edge. According to the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the standard that all states use, for a lane to be wide enough for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, it would have to be wider than 14-feet. What roads lanes are wider than 14-feet? I'd guess that the lanes on most of the roads we ride are 9-12 feet wide. The lanes on Mon Blvd. are only 13-feet. > >> * Repeals the requirement for bicyclists to ride on a side path and not the road; > > See above. > >> * Repeals the requirement to have a bell. > > "bling bling" > Neither here nor there in the grand scheme. Some of my bikes have a > bell, some do not. > Other than on the rail trail the bell isn't really that useful. When > I'm on my bikes all of them have a loud mouth. > > And what's up w/ the vehicles having to give audible signal as they > pass? Whose idea was that? The requirement to give an audible signal when passing another vehicle has been in the WV code since at least 1931. In WV, a bicycle is not a vehicle. Note that 17C-7-3 (a) (2) that addresses passing a bicycle, there is no requirement to give an audible signal. > HOOOOONK!!! "Hey I was doing as the law said, sorry if I made you mess > your shorts and crash." > >> >> The exceptions should make interesting discussion on rides, and certainly with motorists and law enforcement officers. For example, where should you ride in a sub-standard width lane? > > I doubt there will be any discussions as the population at large > remains ignorant. > > Today I rode up Rt 100. You folks w/ skinny tires are not gonna like > it there. It's fine though if you know what to expect, have the right > equipment and ride with your head up. > For probably 90% of the time I was smack dab in the middle of the > right hand lane. Any more and it wasn't "practicable" or safe for me. > 100% of the cars and trucks passing me did so completely in the other > lane. Everyone. And they all just did it. No fussing, no beeping, no > swearing. > As every car passed me I gave them a small hand-wave/gesture. Every on > coming car got that wave/gesture as well. I'm doing my best to show > them that we're all out there together. > >> >> 4ank >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Fwd: [CRC] H.B. 4304
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

For those of you not on the CRC or MBC list. Here's what I wrote. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: gunnar <fiendracer(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 6:49 PM Subject: Fwd: [CRC] H.B. 4304 To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: gunnar <fiendracer(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [CRC] H.B. 4304 To: "crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com" <CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: MonBikeClub <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>, Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The WV Senate unanimously passed H.B. 4304 after they slightly amended the bill that the House amended substantially before they passed it to the Senate. If the governor signs it, it will become law July 1. > > The bill that the Senate passed is attached and at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB4304%20SU…. > > The bill: > * Requires motorists to allow 3-feet when passing a bicycle; Although it is a nice figure for education purposes, it is not very enforceable. Who has a yard stick while riding or driving? I have advocated for passing in the next lane. Yes, crossing the center line completely. You're crossing over the center partially when passing within 3', why not cross the whole thing to make things safer for everybody? If someone knows that they have to pass in the other lane then they will probably make damn sure that they can, other wise with you gutter riders the cars will pass with the least amount of movement possible. Have the rules for when you're allowed to cross the center (double yellow line) changed? More inconsistency and ambiguity. Bah. > * Requires bicyclists to ride in bike lanes or if no bike lane, as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway... but there are exceptions (read the bill); Requires us to ride in bike lane, even if poorly or dangerously constructed. Sounds great! How many folks know how to say "practicable" let alone understand what it means? And the rest is nice and ambiguous, probably not enforceable. > * Repeals the requirement for bicyclists to ride on a side path and not the road; See above. > * Repeals the requirement to have a bell. "bling bling" Neither here nor there in the grand scheme. Some of my bikes have a bell, some do not. Other than on the rail trail the bell isn't really that useful. When I'm on my bikes all of them have a loud mouth. And what's up w/ the vehicles having to give audible signal as they pass? Whose idea was that? HOOOOONK!!! "Hey I was doing as the law said, sorry if I made you mess your shorts and crash." > > The exceptions should make interesting discussion on rides, and certainly with motorists and law enforcement officers. For example, where should you ride in a sub-standard width lane? I doubt there will be any discussions as the population at large remains ignorant. Today I rode up Rt 100. You folks w/ skinny tires are not gonna like it there. It's fine though if you know what to expect, have the right equipment and ride with your head up. For probably 90% of the time I was smack dab in the middle of the right hand lane. Any more and it wasn't "practicable" or safe for me. 100% of the cars and trucks passing me did so completely in the other lane. Everyone. And they all just did it. No fussing, no beeping, no swearing. As every car passed me I gave them a small hand-wave/gesture. Every on coming car got that wave/gesture as well. I'm doing my best to show them that we're all out there together. > > 4ank > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Action Item: Share DOT PROVIS Link
by Jing Zhang 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, As mentioned in the meeting last month, following link is the access to the WV DOT PROVIS system. It is still at the initiating stage and projects have not been uploaded to the system yet. http://gis.wvdot.com/provis/ Thanks! Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Emily Vasile Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 10:12 PM To: Gunnar Shogren Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson Perhaps folks are still thawing out? I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting I missed last month). Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list for next meeting. We need to do some rallying of our troops. Emily On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com <mailto:gshogren@gmail.com> > wrote: Looks like we have no real agenda. And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. We really need this to happen folks. So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will say that the meeting is not going to happen. It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. The BB has been thrown under the bus... On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com <mailto:gshogren@gmail.com> > wrote: > Good day folks, > > It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to > the March 6th meeting. > I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. > > I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I > also guess that it will just have to be. > > If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting > or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. > > I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real > chairperson. > > Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least > a modicum of this nice weather. > > Gunnar. > > Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are > being reposted now as a reminder- > > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested > in serving on the BB > > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and > Traci > > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign > > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts > > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement > Solomon at WVU > > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate > > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW > > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure > bicycle parking that's already installed > > 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the > meeting he attended to the BB > > 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new > one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 > presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what > various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP > guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking > that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher > > 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police > officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to > record on accident reports that the officers fill out > > 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan > Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible > > 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB > members can call in support for HB 4304 > > 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various > delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 > > 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can > take a look at it if they like > > 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB > > 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB > > 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Bike Safety Bill Passes!!
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 5, 2014 12:41:52 PM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Adam Flack <aflack1982(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)dishmail.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)mtparty.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patricia Clay <trishcgm(a)gmail.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "whitegolf(a)frontier.net" <whitegolf(a)frontier.net>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Subject: Bike Safety Bill Passes!! > > Hi WVCC -- Our Bike Safety Bill (HB4304) just passed the Senate!! With NO NAY votes!!!! 34 Ayes!! Unanimous vote!! > Thank you all so much for your phone calls and email! Your efforts really paid off. > More later, Kasey and Gary

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TIGER Grants?
by Derek Springston 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Bike Board Members, Would anyone like to pursue even more funding from the TIGER Grants for Sustainable Transportation Projects? It's due April 28, 2014. I'm not going to do it without help, and I even hesitate to get wrapped into more grant writing, but I hate to miss opportunities, too. Thoughts? Here's a little info: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $600 million available for a sixth round of its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants to help fund local and state infrastructure projects. DOT evaluates TIGER proposals on criteria that include environmental sustainability, livability and economic competitiveness. Applicants must request no less than $10 million ($1 million minimum in rural areas) and provide at least 20 percent match. In addition, up to $35 million is available in this round to support transportation planning activities. Sustainable Strategies DC has helped a number of communities win TIGER grants. Contact us for help in preparing your proposal. Click here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SustainableStrategie/aac3d6c64c/6bbd355d45/30d7fe1c…>for more information. http://www.dot.gov/tiger 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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Fwd: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

FYI, Human Rights Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/morgantownhrcsurvey2014 Morgantown Branding Survey: http://ow.ly/ubXzH Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Kawecki <electbillkawecki(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 3, 2014 3:10:56 PM EST > To: Bill Kawecki <electbillkawecki(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Fwd: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents > > FYI > > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release" <press.release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 2:23:16 PM > Subject: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents > > Hello: > > Please find attached a release updating our residents on two open surveys: > Human Rights Needs Survey > Branding Survey > Thanks for sharing this with our citizens. > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > > > -- > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Fwd: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a)
by Derek Springston 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Just FYI, here's my version of what Frank sent to Senator Beach! Hope you guys made the cutoff, too. Is there anyone else we should sent this to right now? Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 2:27 PM Subject: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a) To: bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov Senator Beach, *I have been paying close attention to H.B. 4304 and was pretty content with it and supported it fully until recent changes were made. * As originally introduced, I understand that H.B. 4304 would have repealed the outdated 17C-11-5(a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right on WV's roadways. *I supported the orginal repeal of 17C-11-5(a) that wouldn't require cyclists to ride far to the right.* However, as far as I can tell from the current bill, it states that any person riding on a roadway must use a bicycle path when available or ride as close to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable with exceptions for (1) overtaking or passing, (2) a left turn, or (3) when necessary to avoid potential conflict due to objects objects substandard lane width, etc. * I feel the language is difficult to interpret, enforce, and doesn't improve safety for cyclists. It may even decrease safety. * As we all know, WV roads have many obstacles and dangerous attributes including potholes, narrow roads, curves, etc. Forcing cyclists to ride to the right when no obstacles and closer to the middle of the lane when there are obstacles causes us to become unpredictable and weave in and out of motorists' paths. *So please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) as originally introduced so cyclists in WV will be safer. * *By passing safer cycling laws, which lead to encouraging cycling, WV will realize increased individual health and decreased health costs, decreased pollution, increased economic activity especially for local businesses and the tourism industry, and reduced transportation costs due to wear and tear on road networks. * I have completed a Traffic Skills 101 cycling course that was taught by certified League of American Bicyclist instructors, regularly ride on Morgantown and WV roads for pleasure and transportation to work between 1-5 days per week, and have been a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for several years. As part of my personal experience on WV roadways, riding far to the right doesn't encourage motorists to keep me safer. When I ride far to the right, motorists routinely pass me in blind turns and cut me off and intersections, to name a few issues. I'm less visible to the right. Not forcing cyclists to ride far to the right keeps us all safer. *If there is a way that 17C-11-5 (a) can be repealed so that cyclist can safely choose their position in the lane, I fully support the current version of H.B. 4304. Thanks for your time and work on this bill.* Sincerely, Derek Springston *1412 Buckhannon Ave Morgantown, WV 26508* *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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Fwd: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!`
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

I tried to call Senator Bob Beach the my call was not answered. So, I sent the following e-mail message: > Dear Senator Beach, > > Please simply repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right. As introduced, H.B. 4304 would have simply repealed it. Unfortunately, the House Judiciary replaced 17C-11-5 (a) with very confusing language that I doubt cyclists, law enforcement officers, traffic court judges, motorists and legislators can understand. Simply repealing 17C-11-5 (a) will make cycling safer. The language in the amended bill will not. > > I am the former Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Under my watch, Morgantown received the Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award. I am a certified bicycling instructor and have taught more than 150 people to bicycle safely. I have bicycled more than 150,000 miles in all types of traffic. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 27, 2014 11:40:41 AM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "whitegolf(a)frontier.net" <whitegolf(a)frontier.net>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Subject: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!` > > Hello everyone -- HB4304 is on the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting agenda TODAY, Feb. 27th. If you have time to make a call or send an email before 2:30 p.m. please do so!! Meeting starts at 3. Remember Bikes are Good -- pretty simple. > Kasey

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Update
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Update on HB 4304 below-- next step is to contact Senator/ Judiciary Committee members to get it on the agenda for early next week. Our Senators are below. The entire Judiciary Committee is listed here<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud> . *Senate District 13* Bob Beach-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Beach Roman Prezioso-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Prezioso ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM Subject: WVCC Legislative Update Hi WVCC -- the amended House Bill, 4304, was single referenced in the Senate to the Judiciary Committee, which gives us more time to work the bill. I think it will run but not until next week. So, now is the time for you all to call or email your Senator and the entire Judiciary Committee and encourage them to support the Cycling Safety Bill. This bill is our first step in making WV a more "Cycling Friendly State." I'm attaching the latest Talking Points to this email. You can use parts of this as you see fit for your email or you can attach it to your email to your Senator/Judiciary Committee Member if you would like. If you copy and paste the below address into your browser, you will land on a page with direct email links to the Judiciary Committee. I find emails to be very effective. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud If you would rather call, that is easy as well by visiting http://www.legis.state.wv.us -- pull down Senate, then Committees, then Judiciary. You can find members, contact info, agendas and more. To be clear, HB4304, has to be placed on the Judiciary Committee's agenda (we have to convince Chairman Palumbo to run the bill), then it has to pass the Committee, then it is reported to the Senate Floor, will have to be read three times and on the third reading, will have to pass the Senate! Thanks to all of you for help and support -- please feel free to circulate this email to your own lists. Kasey and Gary Z. Kasey Russell Executive Director, WV Connecting Communities 304.542.1994

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Fwd: HB4304 Passes House
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Message from Kasey Russell at WV Connecting Communities regarding next steps for HB4304-- no word yet of whether or not it has made the Judiciary Committee agenda. Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM Subject: HB4304 Passes House Hello WVCC -- Yesterday, HB4304 (as amended by the subcommittee) passed the House floor 70-26. Thanks to all of you who made phone calls and sent emails! Thanks also to Delegates Fleischaer, Skaff, Wells, Manchin, Pino, and all the sponsors (I'll be sending personal notes to all of them after the session). I'll also get the list of nays and yeas. Here's what's next: The bill will be reported to the Senate today (Tuesday). It will go to Judiciary Committee next. Gary and I are working to get Senator Palumbo (Judiciary Chairman) to put in on the agenda later this week. As soon as we know when/if it will be on the agenda, I will let you know when to bombard the Judiciary Committee with your phone calls and emails. If the bill passes Judiciary, it will have to be on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agenda next Tuesday, March 4th, and PASS out of committee. Then, if all goes according to plan, the bill will be read three times on the Senate Floor, with the final reading and passage on Saturday (the last day of the session). As you can see, there is no room for delay!! Thanks again for all your help. Kasey

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FYI- HB 4304
by Traci Knabenshue 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Hi Bike Board, Just an update from the Bill status tracker on the bicycle bill, HB 4304. It appears the bill passed the house and moved to the senate, where today it was sent to the senate judiciary committee. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4304&year=… Here's the link again to the process a bill goes through to become law. Looks like it will get sent to another committee before popping back up again for readings. The clock is ticking on it now since the session ends on March 8th. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… If you would still like to support the bill in its amended state (see Frank's email to the BB on 2/19/14), here's a list of senate judiciary members for phone calls. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Fwd: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

FYI: Arboretum. Thanks, Jonathan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> > Date: February 24, 2014 2:42:16 PM EST > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale > > Keeping things in perspective concerning the "new two-way southern access road from the WVU Coliseum parking lot", below is an article that Jonathan Weems, Arboretum Specialist, wrote in the Core Arboretum Email News: > > High Stakes at the Arboretum > > Maintaining the integrity of urban green space is a challenge. As expansion and improvements tax the capacity of developed spaces, there is a temptation to nibble away at green space. Persons who use and value green space sometimes find stakes that suggest planned development. They become alarmed. They ask questions. > > That happened last week at the Core Arboretum. Visitors since Presidents’ Day have found several stakes in the highest corner of the Arboretum, near the Coliseum parking lot and Monongahela Boulevard. In response to a number of inquiries, this email news item is an attempt to explain what I can about those stakes and what they mean. > > The stakes, labeled “toe,” appear to indicate the bottom of an embankment for a new roadway that will sweep in a broad arc from the southeastern end of the Coliseum parking lot, through the top corner of the Arboretum, to a relocated and redesigned intersection at the bottom of Evansdale Drive. The planned relocation of this intersection, moving it roughly 280 feet closer to the Patteson Drive intersection, is an adjustment (from an earlier roadway proposal) that will spare the Arboretum parking lot. This 24-space lot will continue to be available to Arboretum visitors. > > The roadway proposal, part of the Evansdale Master Plan, may sound familiar. There were several public hearings about the Master Plan two years ago. There was an article in the Dominion-Post about the proposed roadway affecting the Arboretum. An email news item dated 1/18/12 addressed it. > > Goals of the new roadway include improved safety for pedestrians crossing Monongahela Boulevard, and improved vehicular access into and egress from the Coliseum parking lot. All WVU personnel involved in this matter are working sincerely for the betterment of the University. Differences of opinion, when they occur, concern the planning process and the effects of the proposed roadway on the Arboretum. > > Efforts to have input into roadway planning have been frustrating. Like Arboretum visitors, I simply found the stakes last week. I alerted the Arboretum’s management committee and my superiors in the chain of command. We have since been shown engineered drawings of the proposed roadway that are not to be shared with the public until the project goes out to bid, perhaps in March. A brief WVU Enews item today (2/24/14) indicated the WVU Board of Governors approved the new roadway proposal at its meeting of Friday, February 21. > > The area involved is very small. You can look at the stakes and see for yourself. Please do not remove stakes! Soon to be lost are dozens of exotic trees and shrubs planted from the 1950s through the 2000s. Some represent common species, but others are relatively rare. In addition to their intrinsic value for teaching and enjoyment, the trees provide a visual and sound barrier between the most visited part of the Arboretum on one side and a power line tower and area of high vehicular traffic on the other. In addition to causing the removal of these trees and shrubs, construction will force the relocation of heavily used sections of one trail and the top of the Service Road. These relocations will necessitate the removal of more trees, some planted by humans and some by Mother Nature. The new roadway will introduce more noise into the Arboretum. > > On the plus side, planners and engineers believe the roadway will meet the goals of improving pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic flow. These are important and worthwhile goals. I only wish they could be achieved with less impact on the Arboretum. > > The WVU administration, which has been steadfast in its successful defense against a right of way claim that could have led to the construction of a very different roadway in another part of the Arboretum, has an opportunity to further demonstrate its goodwill by working out a conservation easement that would protect the Arboretum against having more bits nibbled off in the future. Such an easement has been suggested. The reception this suggestion may find within parts of the WVU administration is unknown as of this writing. > > Without a conservation easement, it is all too easy to imagine, years or decades into the future, instances when more stakes appear, indicating more construction projects that will nibble away more little bits of the Arboretum, again and again, until the day the Arboretum ceases to be the teaching and service entity we have known. > > With a conservation easement, WVU could enhance its goodwill by ensuring the preservation of a low-cost facility much used by WVU classes for a century (though only acquired by WVU in 1948), a facility beloved by generations of students, alumni, and townspeople, a green space with significant natural assets that are most unusual to find on a University campus. > > At the Core Arboretum, the stakes are high. > > > On 02/24/2014 10:00 AM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: >> Of note: http://shar.es/FjkyH. New Evansdale Drive/Mon Blvd signalized intersection being created in the hopes of alleviating the CAC/Coliseum jaywalking issue - a high priority location in our Plan with high potential for fatality - though we rated the feasibility low because of the expense. >> Christiaan >> >> Walk more, safely >> >> Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board >> Christiaan Abildso, Chair >> Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair >> http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo… >

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webinar in 20 minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097

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H.B. 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Dear Judiciary Subcommittee Delegates, I understand that an exemption from H.B. 4304 has been requested for the Coalfields Expressway roads. Are the Coalfields Expressway roads exempt from the current 17C-7-3? If not, there's no reason to exempt them from the proposed amended 17C-7-3. They both require a vehicle to "...pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle". How do coal trucks pass farm tractors, school buses, highway maintenance equipment and other slow moving vehicles on the Coalfields Expressway Roads? Just run them over? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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TAP Grant - Doodle Poll
by Derek Springston 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Hi folks, This meeting is primarily scheduled for Frank, Chip, Traci, and I to choose locations for the Bike Shelters as part of our application for the Transportation Alternatives Grant which is due March 14th. However, I decided to include all Bike Board Members and a few others in case you would also like to join us and guide the selection of locations. I plan to have a large paper map ready and also have a online map as a backup, should we need more zooming capabilities, etc. I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll "TAP Grant - Facility Location/Mapping Meeting." Please follow the link in order to participate in the poll: http://doodle.com/8yzuxsrbdfh43s8f 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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Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Traci Knabenshue 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Chip Wamsley 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Not surprising, I've heard of (and witnessed one) incidents where pedestrians step off the curb and knock a cyclist over, only to run away. I hear of those because the bikes need repairs. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Graber, Stephen" sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu Sent: 2/13/2014 8:38:29 AM To: "Ryan Post" rpostwvu(a)gmail.com, "Frank Gmeindl" frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Agree with Ryan's assessment of the downtown campus- I ride through there a lot. I'm with Frank in not understanding how the pedestrian was hit from behind- I mean how does a pedestrian suddenly appear just in front of a cyclist? Also can't believe the jerk just rode on after knocking someone down! ------------------------------------------- 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)bikemorgantown.com bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of Ryan Post rpostwvu(a)gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:18 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Pretty easy to happen. Between classes traffic is usually gridlocked in both directions and people walk between cars. Cyclists often filter the stopped cars and have very poor and very short sight lines. The crosswalk is most likely purely coincidental. Nobody uses crosswalks on the downtown campus. Ryan On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: No, I hadn't seen this. Curious how a pedestrian in a crosswalk would be hit from behind by a bicycle. I would expect the pedestrian to be hit from the side. I hope some witnesses will step up. Regardless, unless the pedestrian stepped right into the path of the cyclist so near to the cyclist that the cyclist could not have sufficient time to avoid colliding, the cyclist is probably at fault since the pedestrian was in a crosswalk. 17C-10-2. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions stated in section three paragraph (b) of this article. (b) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. Of course, in WV a bicycle is not a vehicle (17C-1-2) but bicyclists must obey the same laws as drivers of vehicles (17C-11-2). Frank On Feb 12, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Traci Knabenshue wrote: Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu www.recycle.wvu.edu image001.jpg _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Way finding report
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

ERROR: in my presentation on rebranding and way finding, I said that Arnett Muldrow created the "Visitor Wayfinding" report. I'm now meeting with them and they say they didn't. Apparently, the report I received is not new. Please be aware when you come to the 6 pm meeting tonite. Frank

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Predicting Better Use of Public Space by Using Snow
by Derek Springston 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hey folks, Found this interesting. It shows how cities' could use snow to predict areas of public space that isn't being used for better use. I can think of some arguments both ways for using this method, but I think it could one valuable factor to take into account when searching for areas that aren't being utilized. http://thisoldcity.com/advocacy/photos-what-snow-tells-us-about-creating-be… Enjoy, ~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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Action Items and Reminder about City Rebranding Meetings
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hi All! Here are the latest action items. Also, Frank may have been explaining this at Thursday's meeting and I didn't quite catch it, but there are actually two separate public 'rebranding' meetings happening this week. Per Susan Sullivan- 5 p.m. Tuesday - Public for Main Street Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall 6 p.m. Wednesday - Public for City of Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall Please show up and voice your support for branding Morgantown as the 'Bike Friendly Community' that it is! Traci _______________________________________________________________________________________ 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Action Items #255 & #258
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqamph3ccckp1de/APBPparkingGuidelines.pdf and download the APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines that I believe would satisfy action Items #255 & #258. Frank

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Action Item #261
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

At tonight's BB meeting, Chip assigned me Action Item #261 which is to "send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB". The presentation that Chip delivered to WV Connecting Communities (and that he and I also delivered to the Region VI Planning & Development Council) is too big to attach to an e-mail message. Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/ppix4hp5vlfj6l2/BikeEconBeneRegion6.pptx and download it. Frank

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

On Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Emily Vasile 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hi All, I have something last minute that I need to take care of tonight and I won't be able to make it to the meeting afterall. I was supposed to bring the Oreos so hopefully someone else has a stash at home to supply. As far as Allstate, I followed up with them last week with some information they requested but have not heard back since then. I will give Susan a call next week to see if she has an idea of whether or not they are still interested. Apologies for my absence tonight. Emily On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Meeting is this evening. > Hope to see you all there! > Bring some coffee or whatever beverage you prefer to have with Oreos... > > ****** > > February Bike Board Meeting > February 6, 2014, 6:30pm- > Morgantown Public Safety Building > > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested > in serving on the BB > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and > Traci > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign > 235. Damien; Pull counts from counters and send to BB > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement > Solomon at WVU > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate > 254. Emily, Damien; Volunteered to be the 'count committee' and pull > together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the > COW > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure > bicycle parking that's already installed > 257. Damien; Will get an agenda item on the next Traffic Commission > agenda to approve our proposed membership changes > 258. Traci, Andrew, Jing; Will work on parameters for bike parking to > share with Chris Fletcher > 259. Jing; Ask WVU student named Greg if he would like to be on the BB > since he came to one of his bike plan input meetings > 260. Emily, Gunnar, Mayilyn, Frank, Andrew; Will meet as a > subcommittee called "Ways to Spend Allstate's Money" > 261. Derek; Will be the TAP rep from the BB to talk about chosen > projects to Jeff Mikorski > 261. Chip; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the > meeting he attended to the BB > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and > ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement > part of the Bicycle Plan. > Planned Enforcement Actions: > 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to > improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling > in Morgantown. > 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with > the Morgantown Police department. > 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or > others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. > 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists > who violate rules of the road. > 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make > improper turns or violate other laws. > 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with > emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at > intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. > 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and > bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and > yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle > use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of > the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City > Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of > trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, > bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle > Plan and related plans and operations. > * Transportation Alternative Grants: Updates > * Allstate Proposal: Updates > * H.B. 4304; Frank would like to hear each member say what he or she > will do to get H.B. 4304 passed. Desired outcome: ideas and BB full > court press to get the bill passed. > * MPO Bicyle Plan; Update > * Project reviews > Move, modify, or delete > * 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, Jing, Damien > 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations > Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily > 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com > Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci > 7. Other GIS ideas > Derek, Jing, Damien > 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus > Traci > 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities > Frank, Jonathan, Bill (liason) > 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map > Jing, Colin > 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, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line) > > Members- > Gunnar Shogren, Vice Chairman - Fifth Ward > Traci Knabenshue, Secretary - Sixth Ward > Colin Dierman - First Ward > Emily Vasile - Second Ward > Andrew Walker - Fifth Ward > Frank Gmeindl - Sixth Ward > Marilyn Newcome - Seventh Ward > Jonathan Rosenbaum - Seventh Ward > Derek Springston - Greater Morgantown > Chip Wamsley - Greater Morgantown > Jing Zhang - Greater Morgantown > Damien Davis - City Engineering Ex-Officio > David Bruffy - Mountain Line Ex-Officio > Bill Austin - Morgantown Monongalia MPO Ex-Officio > First Sergeant Matt McCabe - Morgantown City Police Ex-Officio > Christiaan Abildso - Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Ex-Officio > Sam Stone - Legal Ex-Officio > > vacant, Chairman > vacant - Second Ward > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Traffic Commission Representative > vacant - WVU Cycling Representative > vacant - Youth Commission Member > vacant - WVU Transportation and Parking Ex-Officio > vacant - BOPARC Ex-Officio > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Okay folks, This meeting needs to happen. And I need minutes/action items from the last meeting. I'm sure Jing will have some updates. Here's what I have so far for an agenda- ********** Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement part of the Bicycle Plan. Planned Enforcement Actions: 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling in Morgantown. 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with the Morgantown Police department. 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road. 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make improper turns or violate other laws. 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations. Transportation Alternative Grants Updates Project reviews Move, modify, or delete ************* Please plan on attending and taking part. The time is now.

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November 2013 Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Hello BB! Attached are the November 2013 minutes. Please see open action items on the first page. Thanks! Traci

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Morgantown Wayfinding
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '14

02 Feb '14

The attached report contains a very detailed plan commissioned by Mainstreet Morgantown to install wayfinding signs around Morgantown. The word "bicycle" is not mentioned once in the 76 pages of the plan. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that the City Council unanimously adopted in May 2012 explicitly says, " Establish way-finding signage and roadway markings to support the bicycle route map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php " (Encouragement #7). Apparently, Morgantown City Council / Mainstreet Morgantown coordination can be improved. The rebranding meetings on Feb. 12 (9 am for business; 6 pm for non-business) in City Hall may be opportunities to facilitate that. I hope you will attend and give your input, e.g. brand Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Morgantown now has an excellent Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan, Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan. Hopefully, this year, the City will be able to integrate them so that development projects will proceed to effectively and efficiently implement the plans and especially not scuttle any of them. Frank

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Tonight: MPO Bike Plan 4-7
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Please come to the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization's Open House tonight 4-7 pm at the Public Safety Center (corner Spruce and Walnut). Examine the Bicycle Plan that the MPO has created for our area. Provide your input. The Open House will probably also be attended by WVDOH people and citizens of our area. The squeaky wheel will get the grease. 4ank

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Fwd: Please support HB 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Christiaan's message could be a model for yours. His message to our local delegates provides their e-mail addresses. Phone call would be better. Here are their numbers: Pasdon (304) 340-3153 Fleischauer (304) 340-3169 Frich (304) 340-3125 Marshall (304) 340-3900 Barill (304) 340-3173 Beach (304) 357-7919 Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 27, 2014 10:42:52 AM EST > To: Delegate Pasdon <amanda.pasdon(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Fleischauer <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Frich <cindy.frich(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Marshall <charlene.marshall(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Barill <anthony.barill(a)wvhouse.gov> > Cc: Senator Beach <bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov> > Subject: Please support HB 4304 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Friends - > Last Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. Thank you Delegates Fleischauer & Barill for sponsoring! > > H.B. 4304: > * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; > * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle when it is safe to pass; > * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; > * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; > * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. > > This would provide added protection for those of us that choose to ride for transportation or leisure. People are choosing to live in walkable & bikable communities, bringing with them vitality, economic development and prosperity. > > We greatly appreciate your support of HB 4304. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jan '14

25 Jan '14

On Friday, January 24, 2013, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Fwd: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Those of us who teach cycling or teach youth might be interested in this. Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: January 24, 2014 1:02:09 PM EST > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. We can help. > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > On Thursday, February 20th, from 2-3pm Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. Between balancing the competing needs of scheduling available classroom time, checking off necessary safety skills, training educators and securing a bike fleet and equipment – choosing and implementing the best curriculum for your community can start to feel overwhelming. Join us as we talk about the important components of bicycle safety curricula and help attendees think through what might be best for their programs. Then we’ll chat with Safe Routes to School Education experts as we dive into the various types of bicycle safety that can be taught in the classroom and the tips and tricks for programmatic success. > > BONUS: We’ll be fielding any questions about your bicycle safety programming and related issues during the webinar – please send your questions ahead of time to dave(a)saferoutespartnership.org. > > SPEAKERS: > > LeeAnne Fergason, education director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance > Jenna Berman, education director, Bicycle Colorado > Dave Cowan, program manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes Partnership, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes Partnership > P.O. Box 663 > Fairfax, CA 94978 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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Fwd: Rebranding Exercises Rescheduled for February
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '14

23 Jan '14

Meeting to get resident and business input for Morgantown re-branding RESCHEDULED TO Wednesday, February 12, 2014 City Hall Council Chambers 5 pm for residents; 9 am for businesses. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release" <Press.Release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 4:15:51 PM > Subject: Rebranding Exercises Rescheduled for February > > Morgantown, Main Street Rebranding Rescheduled > > > What: The City of Morgantown and Arnett Muldrow & Associates have rescheduled the Rebranding Exercises due to poor travel conditions during the week of January 20-24. > > > Who: Arnett Muldrow & Associates is a municipal planning and branding company from South Carolina that will assist the City of Morgantown and Main Street Morgantown in creating a new brand for both. > > > Where: Council Chambers in City Hall, 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown > > > When: Public Meetings for Rebranding have been moved to Wednesday, February 12, 2014. > > · Businesses are welcome to attend a merchants/commercial/developers session at 9 a.m. > > · Residents are welcome to attend a Public Roundtable at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. > > > For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 304-284-7405. > > > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Fwd: Release: City of Morgantown to Rebrand; Public invited to Participate
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Meeting to get resident and business input for Morgantown re-branding Thursday 1/23 City Hall Council Chambers 5 pm for residents; 9 am for businesses. Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release (MPD)" <press.release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:17:09 AM > Subject: Release: City of Morgantown to Rebrand; Public invited to Participate > > Hello: > > Please find attached an announcement about an exciting branding opportunity and how residents and others can get involved in shaping the City's new look and focus. > > If any reporters would like to cover this event, please contact me, and I can provide additional times and locations for meetings other than what is provided in the press release. These two meetings can offer public input video and interviews, but if you'd like to be at the final debriefing on Friday, let me know and I'll send you additional information. > > We will be scheduling a Reveal Press Conference at City hall when we receive our new Digital Media Packet containing all our new rebranding. This will be announced when the designs are finalized. > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > -- > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers...
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Bike Board Members, As of two days ago, we now have access to the WVDOH Grants Application page that will allow us to assist the City of Morgantown with preparing the Transportation Alternatives grant application for the Shared Lane Markings/Bikes May Use Full Lane signs and the Bike/Bus Shelter projects. I've attached a mostly incomplete application (*TA Application PDF 1289.pdf*) for your review. I've also attached a copy of the Letter of Intent (*TA Intent PDF 1289.pdf*) that was submitted by the City to provide you with the initial project descriptions. Please review the application and determine where your skills and expertise can help and let me know what sections you could complete or oversee. Please let me know by January 17th, so I can plan on who is doing what ASAP. The last day to submit our application is March 14, 2014. I'd like to finish it by the end of February. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers...
by Chip Wamsley 11 Jan '14

11 Jan '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'm in Derek. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 1/9/2014 10:58:06 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers... Bike Board Members, As of two days ago, we now have access to the WVDOH Grants Application page that will allow us to assist the City of Morgantown with preparing the Transportation Alternatives grant application for the Shared Lane Markings/Bikes May Use Full Lane signs and the Bike/Bus Shelter projects. I've attached a mostly incomplete application (TA Application PDF 1289.pdf) for your review. I've also attached a copy of the Letter of Intent (TA Intent PDF 1289.pdf) that was submitted by the City to provide you with the initial project descriptions. Please review the application and determine where your skills and expertise can help and let me know what sections you could complete or oversee. Please let me know by January 17th, so I can plan on who is doing what ASAP. The last day to submit our application is March 14, 2014. I'd like to finish it by the end of February. 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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Fwd: Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

Dirty Dozen covered in Adventure Cycling on-line mag. > HOW SLOW CAN YOU GO? > The video linked below is of the annual Dirty Dozen race, in which > cyclists tackle Pittsburgh's steepest hills, including one said to > be the steepest street in the entire U.S. Parts of it look like > they're in slow motion, but we're not sure if that's so. In some > cases riders are going so slow that they fall over sideways from > the lack of momentum. > http://urbanvelo.org/31st-dirty-dozen-hill-race 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: Adventure Cycling <bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org> > Date: January 8, 2014 8:04:47 PM EST > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014 > Reply-To: Adventure Cycling <bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the 325th issue of Bike Bits, Adventure Cycling's twice-monthly > bicycle bulletin. Bike Bits is delivered to you, and 51,177 other > readers, because you've signed up for it at the Adventure Cycling > Association website, http://www.adventurecycling.org. Bike Bits arrives > in text-only format for quick download and includes links for more > information. We want to inspire you to dream and to live your own > bicycle adventures. > > ************************************************************ > > "People don't take trips, trips take people." > --John Steinbeck > > ******* > > A JOURNEY ACROSS REMOTE LANDS > Thanks to a member from Boise named Dave for sending along the following > link to a post by blogger Nicholas Marino. He's a photographer who, for > the past eight years, has been bicycling to remote regions of the earth > to document landscapes and cultures. In this piece Marino highlights > "two places that truly touched my heart, Tibet and Mongolia." The > photographs may be of this world, but they're also out of this world. > http://bit.ly/1gdQxvZ > > > ******* > > > 2ND ANNUAL VIDEO CONTEST OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS > To celebrate the beauty and spirit of bicycle travel, we invite you > to submit your best bicycle-touring videos to Adventure Cycling's > 2014 Bicycle Travel Video Contest on Vimeo. The judges will name > one winner for each of the three submission categories (Best Long > Distance Tour Video, Best Short Tour Video, and Best Portrait of a > Traveling Cyclist). Winners will each receive a two-year membership > with Adventure Cycling and a $500 gift certificate for Cyclosource, > our gear catalog. Learn more and watch last year's winning videos: > http://bit.ly/1cWf1tT > > > ******* > > > YELLOWSTONE-GRAND TETON RAIL TRAIL > One of the more exciting rail-trail projects we've learned about > recently is one that will ultimately link West Yellowstone, Montana, > and Victor, Idaho. The distance is more than 100 miles and the > scenery is some of the world's most marvelous. Certain segments are > already developed, including the eight miles linking Victor and > Driggs, Idaho (asphalt surface), and the 30 miles between Tetonia > and Ashton, Idaho (gravel). Other sections have yet to be reclaimed > and developed. You can view photo galleries, learn about the railroad > history, and keep up on trail news at this link: > http://tetonrailtrail.tvtap.org > > > ******* > > > JOIN ADVENTURE CYCLING (OR URGE A FRIEND TO) > Are you not a member of Adventure Cycling, but intrigued by the idea > of receiving two-wheeled inspiration and armchair adventure on a > regular basis the year around? Join by January 12 and we'll send you > the 2014 Adventure Cycling Calendar for free; this in addition to > all of the other benefits associated with membership, including nine > annual editions of Adventure Cyclist magazine and discounts on maps > for the Adventure Cycling Route Network. Already a member? Then > please share this offer with your friends. They'll thank you every > time they receive an issue of Adventure Cyclist. > https://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/join/?r=SM-CMD > > > ******* > > > ZIP IT > This posted almost three years ago, but it somehow escaped our > notice until now. These heavy-duty Ziploc Big Bags might be just > the ticket for keeping your gear dry in sustained rains. Tamia > Nelson's site includes ample photos of the creative way she has > used them. > http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2013/08/06/ziplockbigbag > > > ******* > > > TULSA BICYCLE TRAVEL EVENT > Join Adventure Cycling Association and the Tulsa Bicycle Club for a > free event on Thursday, January 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McNellie's > Pub, 409 East 1st Street in downtown Tulsa. Enjoy snacks and > refreshments, meet kindred cycling spirits, and learn about the > latest in bike travel and cycling in North America. Adventure > Cycling's travel initiatives coordinator, Saara Snow, will present > on our work to create Bicycle Route 66, which will be the first > section of the Adventure Cycling Route Network to pass through > Oklahoma, our new Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, and > provide updates on the U.S. Bicycle Route System and national > advocacy. RSVP by January 10 via email, info(a)adventurecycling.org, > or by calling (406) 532-2751. Learn more: > http://bit.ly/TulsaGathering > > > ******* > > > HOW SLOW CAN YOU GO? > The video linked below is of the annual Dirty Dozen race, in which > cyclists tackle Pittsburgh's steepest hills, including one said to > be the steepest street in the entire U.S. Parts of it look like > they're in slow motion, but we're not sure if that's so. In some > cases riders are going so slow that they fall over sideways from > the lack of momentum. > http://urbanvelo.org/31st-dirty-dozen-hill-race > > > ******* > > > RIDING THE POLITICAL DIVIDE > "Transport is a subtly political business. Left-wingers like trains > (central planning, low fuel consumption, largely egalitarian seating). > Right-wingers like cars (freedom, independence, individualism). Only > the bicycle crosses the political divide: it embodies both liberty > and equality." This is the first paragraph from a short article titled > "The Bicycle is Best" by Emma Duncan, deputy editor of The Economist. > The piece is one in a series by a collection of writers answering the > question, "What's the Best Way to Travel?" You can even express your > own opinion by voting in the online poll linked at the bottom of the > article. > http://bit.ly/1hDPkyN > > > ******* > > > WE COULD'VE BEEN MILLIONAIRES! > "If people say it's impossible we have to prove them wrong." That's > the attitude Dutch design students Anna and Terese assumed when they > took on an impressive challenge as a school project: designing an > "invisible" bicycle helmet. Watch a video explaining it here: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMAhptqk-4Q > Longtime members may recall that we at Bikecentennial were on to > this idea more than 25 years ago, though in a slightly less > sophisticated fashion. Hail the Bikecentennial Air Bag Helmet, > conceived by Greg Siple, photographed by Gary MacFadden, and > modeled by a somewhat willing Mac McCoy. > http://sheldonbrown.com/airbag-helmet.html > > > ******* > > > Until next time, click on http://www.transcontinentalrace.com to > learn about yet another self-supported bicycle race, this one going > across Europe from London to Istanbul. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Copyright 2014 Adventure Cycling Association. See what we are doing at: > http://www.adventurecycling.org > > If you like Bike Bits, please forward it to your cycling friends! > > To subscribe, visit: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-bits/ > > To update your subscription or unsubscribe, visit: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-bits/manage-bike-bits-subscr… > > News for Bike Bits? Please email bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org > > Looking for past issues of Bike Bits? Visit the publications archive: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/publications-archive/ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Read our blog: http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/ > > Find us on: > > Facebook: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/facebook > > Twitter: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/twitter > > Flickr: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/flickr > > YouTube: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/youtube > > Instagram: > https://www.adventurecycling.org/instagram > > Pinterest: > https://www.adventurecycling.org/pinterest > > Tumblr: > http://adventurecycling.tumblr.com > > Adventure Cycling Association is North America's premier nonprofit > organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to travel > by bicycle. Membership is open to anyone and includes a one-year > subscription to Adventure Cyclist magazine and discounted pricing > on maps from our Adventure Cycling Route Network, which now includes > 41,420 miles. To join, go to: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------------------------------------------------------------- >

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Fwd: Register for a Free Webinar: Liability 201 - Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Safe Routes to School National Partnership" <Safe_Routes_to_School_National_P(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: January 6, 2014 3:46:31 PM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register for a Free Webinar: Liability 201 - Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns > Reply-To: "Safe Routes to School National Partnership" <reply-9afc760923-f68f769cc5-ff2c(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > On Thursday, January 16th, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Liability 201: Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851271943612115969 > > Join us for our upcoming webinar, Liability 201, where we will host experts on the sometimes confusing topics of Safe Routes to School and liability. Our speakers will review basic liability concepts and then delve into the more detailed issues related to the implementation of walking school buses, bike trains and remote drop offs. Additionally, our panelists have agreed to field your questions ahead of time! If you have specific situations you'd like them to discuss during the webinar, email them to dave(a)saferoutespartnership.org before January 14th. > > Note: Our experts will discuss liability situations and provide general legal information, but won’t be able to give legal advice. For legal advice on a specific situation, we recommend that you consult an attorney who is licensed to practice law in your state. > > SPEAKERS: > Sara Zimmerman, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > Ben Winig, Senior Staff Attorney and Program Director, ChangeLab Solutions > Dave Cowan, Program Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > TBD > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851271943612115969 > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > > Click here to forward this email to a friend > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

We need agenda items! And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net connectivity... #thehorror Ready, Set, Go.

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Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Chip Wamsley 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

I'll be there if its a go. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Sent: 1/2/2014 1:23:21 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014 No November Minutes or Action Items so this is what I have so far- *********** Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement part of the Bicycle Plan. Planned Enforcement Actions: 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling in Morgantown. 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with the Morgantown Police department. 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road. 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make improper turns or violate other laws. 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations. (This is repeated in the Evaluation section below.) Morgantown Monongalia MPO 2014 Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, Jan 7 "If the BB doesn't scrutinize it now and get any changes made that they want, they'll probably have missed their chance." Without Jing and copies of the supporting documentation I'm not sure what we would be able to do. Transportation Alternative Grants Derek will give pdates and determine who will assist with writing. Project reviews Move, modify, or delete ********** That's it. I'm about ready to pull the plug... On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > So we have a few things for the agenda, > > But how about folks that are going to show up? Derek has said yes, > Frank has not exactly said yes, but since he added an agenda item I'm > going to assume, and Jing is not going to be able to attend. > Is everyone else avoiding emails during the holidays? > > Let me/us know! > Thanks. > > > On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> We need agenda items! >> >> And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! >> >> Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net >> connectivity... #thehorror >> >> Ready, Set, Go. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Chip Wamsley 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

Has there been any word on the grant proposals? Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Sent: 1/1/2014 8:06:12 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014 So we have a few things for the agenda, But how about folks that are going to show up? Derek has said yes, Frank has not exactly said yes, but since he added an agenda item I'm going to assume, and Jing is not going to be able to attend. Is everyone else avoiding emails during the holidays? Let me/us know! Thanks. On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > We need agenda items! > > And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! > > Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net > connectivity... #thehorror > > Ready, Set, Go. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Sheetz contact
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Hi Chris, Could you please send me contact info for a person in Sheetz who is empowered to discontinue the downtown project? You did a great job last night answering citizen's questions last night. Your role in creating the Comprehensive plan, your knowledge of the code and especially your professionalism under fire are extraordinary. The City if very fortunate to have you on the job. I must say however that installing bike racks is not a traffic study. I would have liked to have seen bicycle counts around the prospective Sheetz property and analyses of the effects of the project on bicyclists as well as pedestrians. How many cyclists travel Foundry St. to use the underpass under Don Knotts Blvd. to get to and from the rail trail? How will the Sheetz project affect them? The Foundry St./underpass intersection is already dangerous because of its proximity to Don Knotts Blvd., the high traffic volume on Don Knotts Blvd. and the steepness of the slope coming up from the underpass. Because that intersection is so close to Don Knotts Blvd. cyclists merging from the underpass onto Foundry frequently conflict with motorists turning onto Foundry since by the time the cyclist can get started on the steep slope the east-bound lane of Foundry that appeared to be clear when the cyclist initiated his or her merge now has a motor vehicle in it bearing down on him or her. With motor vehicles exiting Sheetz onto Foundry, this situation will surely worsen substantially, perhaps to the extent that cyclists will quit using one of the most attractive entrances to the riverfront and trail. How many cyclists use Kirk St.? Before the Don Knotts Blvd./Pleasant St. reconfiguration, many used it to get to and from the Westover Bridge. Now, after the reconfiguration, I suspect bicycle use of Kirk has been quite reduced. Putting a Sheetz there will probably discourage any cyclists from using it. How many cyclists use Chestnut St.? Chestnut St. has always been a safe haven for cyclists particularly those coming from the rail trail through the Don Knotts underpass. The intersection of Foundry and South High has such poor sight lines, such heavier and faster traffic and a steep slope up High to Kirk that many cyclists choose to travel up Chestnut St. until they can use a less dangerous intersection such as Chestnut and Kirk (still awful sight lines at High and Kirk), Chestnut and Pleasant or more likely Chestnut and Chancery Row (illegally going against traffic but perceived as safer), Wall St. or even Fayette. Surely, motorists exiting Sheetz onto Chestnut perhaps being somewaht distracted by eating and drinking will increase the peril for bicyclists. How many vehicles will be going in and out of Sheetz at each of the proposed driveways each hour of the day? Which way will they be headed? While we are diligently striving to reduce motorized and increase non-motorized traffic downtown, the Sheetz could block one of the key gateways from downtown to the rail trail as well as safe access through town and to the Westover Bridge. Was any of this considered in the Sheetz traffic study? I understand that at the Oct. 16 meeting Sheetz' Robert Franks wasn't even aware that the underpass is there. What is Sheetz' position on the Comprehensive Plan? Who will be liable for pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths that result from this unnecessary project? I feel that to some extent I am if I do not bring these concerns to your and Sheetz' attention. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Public Forum on Downtown Development set for 12/19
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

If you care about the future of Morgantown's downtown, you might want to attend this. Frank

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Fwd: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE)
by Derek Springston 16 Dec '13

16 Dec '13

BB Members, Looks like the City of Morgantown has successfully submitted 'Letters of Intent' for these projects: Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops *If you would like to provide input or help with the grant-writing on either or both of these projects, please let me know.* I'm working on getting access to the WVDOH grants application page. The application won't be available until sometime in January and due in March, but we may be able to do a bit of prep even before then since I've obtained a copy of last year's TE grant (which may be similar). Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 8:40 PM Subject: Re: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE) To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, The intent to apply has been submitted. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown, West Virginia 304-284-7404 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 4:56:15 PM Subject: Re: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE) Jeff, Let me know how things went with the Letter of Intents. Thanks Derek On Dec 13, 2013 12:41 PM, "Derek Springston" < dspringston(a)gmail.com > wrote: Jeff, As requested, please find the short narratives for the connection to surface transportation and the categories for the WVDOH Letters of Intent below. Let me know if this works for you. I'm a little limited in my understadning on the surface transportation connection below, but did my best. My day is a bit crazy, so if you need to reach me please call my cell again. I'll have a laptop with me if you need additional input! Cell 304-290-7727 Thanks for your help with this! ~Derek Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs Surface Transportation Connection: The Shared Lane Markings will be installed on roadways in conjunction with Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs along roadways to empower cyclists on their rights to ride on the roadways and ultimately reduce traffic congestion, improve health, boost economic growth, and improve air quaility in Morgantown, WV. The project was already approved by the City of Morgantown as part of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan drafted by the Bicycle Board, which is a subcommittee of the Traffic Commission. Locations for the new SLMs and BMUFL signs have already been research, selected, and reviewed by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. Category: Jeff, I believe this fits best : Construction, planning and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Only other category may have been: Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Surface Transportation Connection: The covered bike parking will likely be linked to the already existing or already funded and planned new Mountain Line Transit Authority (MLTA) bus stops. The MLTA already has bike racks located on all busses, which provide transportation to WVU students, Morgantown citizens, and city professionals. Adding the bike racks to each bus shelter will create more options for cyclists and commuters in order to reduce traffic congestion, improve health, boost economic growth, and improve air quaility. This project will also fit nicely into existing cycling infrastructure that complements WVU bike racks and downtown bike racks on High Street for a more comprehensive city-wide approach. Category: Again, best category: Construction, planning and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Maybe: Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 11:31 PM, Derek Springston < dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: Jeff , I sincerely apologize, but I must correct a few of my understandings and estimates for a more proper submittal of our Morgantown Bike Plan projects. I wasn't able to actually see the information required for the 'Letter of Intent' until I was approved on the WVDOH system yesterday by another sponsor and didn't get to sit down until this evening to view it in more detail. Also, my understand of the match was a bit off as well. Please review my updated project suggestions below. I previously stated that the TAP projects only needed a $15,000 minimum request. However, I now know that the two TAP projects below have to have a minimum $50,000 amount I removed the BOPARC project from the list below since you won't be dealing with that one. I also removed the Map printing project beause there really isn't a justifable way to spend $50,000 on maps when our higher end estimate was $15,000 previously. So, with our revisions, the two projects below are from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $50,000 City of Morgantown match: $10,000 WVDOH application priority: #1 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is within the ballpark. Based on my new understanding of the $50,000 minimum, I updated the costs and match above. We will research additional locations and add the appropriate SLM and BMUFL sign numbers to the grant application. Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 City of Morgantown match: $16,080 WVDOH application priority: #2 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 Also, are you able to approve me to 'edit' or even 'view' the WVDOH City of Morgantown sponsor applications? I'm guessing you probably received and email notification. Thanks for your understanding and please let us know if you need anything else. My cell phone number is 304-290-7727 . Derek Springston 1412 Buckhannon Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 -- 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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TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE)
by Derek Springston 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

Jeff, I sincerely apologize, but I must correct a few of my understandings and estimates for a more proper submittal of our Morgantown Bike Plan projects. I wasn't able to actually see the information required for the 'Letter of Intent' until I was approved on the WVDOH system yesterday by another sponsor and didn't get to sit down until this evening to view it in more detail. Also, my understand of the match was a bit off as well. Please review my updated project suggestions below. I previously stated that the TAP projects only needed a $15,000 minimum request. However, I now know that the two TAP projects below have to have a minimum $50,000 amount I removed the BOPARC project from the list below since you won't be dealing with that one. I also removed the Map printing project beause there really isn't a justifable way to spend $50,000 on maps when our higher end estimate was $15,000 previously. So, with our revisions, the two projects below are from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf *Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $50,000 City of Morgantown match: $10,000 WVDOH application priority: #1 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is within the ballpark. Based on my new understanding of the $50,000 minimum, I updated the costs and match above. We will research additional locations and add the appropriate SLM and BMUFL sign numbers to the grant application. *Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 City of Morgantown match: $16,080 WVDOH application priority: #2 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 Also, are you able to approve me to 'edit' or even 'view' the WVDOH City of Morgantown sponsor applications? I'm guessing you probably received and email notification. Thanks for your understanding and please let us know if you need anything else. My cell phone number is 304-290-7727. Derek Springston 1412 Buckhannon Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 -- *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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TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects...
by Derek Springston 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

Jeff, As we've discussed and emailed about over the last few weeks, I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming the City can be the sponsor through the WVDOH application process. Last Thursday you requested that I provide you with budget estimates on each project. According to the TAP info, projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of obtaining a grant or grants. If our estimates looks accurate, please submit the Letters of Intent. Given the timeframe I gave significant effort and vetted the values below with folks who had already completed project estimates for the same projects in the past or similar projects. We've also discussed some leveraging opportunities on some of the projects below, so that may be written into the grants as well. The first three listed projects below are directly from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf *Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $40,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $8,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,600 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. After discussing with the Bike Board, it was recommended to increase the total cost from $35,000 to $40,000 based on construction and labor costs. *Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". *Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 *New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park * Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Plans are to build network of bicycle trails for school children. Key facilities nearby include the Rail Trail, Positive Spin, Marilla Park and pool, which will naturally attract younger audience. I understand BOPARC plans to submit this, but wanted it to be on your radar. Thanks and please let us know if you need anything else, ~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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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

BB Members... Can you please take a look at my estimates below for our TAP funding requests and give any feedback prior to my submittal to Jeff Mikorski, City Manager, and Mark Wise, BOPARC tomorrow? I plan to submit mid-morning to noon sometime depending on feedback. Projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of getting something funded. If our estimates looks accurate, I'll simply it for Jeff and Mark and send in so Jeff and Mark will have most of 3 business days to submit the Letters of Intent. I did my part while relying heavily on folks who had previously done their homework. Thanks for chiming in and helping Frank, Chip, David Bruffy, Ryan Stocking, Ella Belling, Mark Wise, Traci, Emily, and Damien. Great teamwork! *Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $35,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $7,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,400 Background: Based on 77 SLMs and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. This price was already estimated by the City Manager in 2005(?) I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. If anyone thinks we should estimate a little higher (say $40K) let me know. *Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". Project actually came in around $13000, but the minimum to apply for under TAP funding is $15,000. I feel like 80,000 maps is an awful lot, but may be the only way to get to the $15,000 based on the price quote I saw. We might be able to print less and make a larger map or fancier design or perhaps a rainproof paper? *Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown (applicant recommended by David Bruffy, Mountainline Transit Authority) Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 or $6700 x 18 locations = $120600 Should we be conservative? Or shoot for the moon with 18 sites? *New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park * Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Ella Belling states that this project may be difficult or ineligible to obtain funding for due to ADA provisions that may have to be made for the trails to facilitate those with disabilities through gentler slopes, etc. Feasibility may be difficult, but she recommended looking into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for trailbuilding. Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Chip Wamsley 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nDerek, I might be inclined to increase the shared lane markings to $40K. We put those other figures together in a hurried meeting and we may have come up short on some of the markings, plus you never know about labor overages, I wouldn't worry about the seemingly large number of maps, that will last for a few years and they will go more quickly than you wold think. We might even be able to use some money for advertising the map to aid in its distribution and get people interested in commuting. Going to plastic for more durability might be good as well. If you can run the bus stops past Dave Bruffy that might be good, as he has some idea as to the number of covered stops he already has and which might be best to add bike parking to. Is Ryan going to work directly with BOPARC and have them as a sponsor? Make sure so we don't lose an opportunity. Great job, from your emails, it sounds like you have a lot of other info collected which should make doing the final grants much easier when we have to provide more detailed cost info. Thanks for the enormous effort, your boss will probably be happy to get you back full time! Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/11/2013 1:04:30 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "Ryan Stocking" Ryan.Stocking(a)mail.wvu.edu, "David Bruffy" bruffy(a)busride.org, "Ella Belling" ella(a)montrails.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding BB Members... Can you please take a look at my estimates below for our TAP funding requests and give any feedback prior to my submittal to Jeff Mikorski, City Manager, and Mark Wise, BOPARC tomorrow? I plan to submit mid-morning to noon sometime depending on feedback. Projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of getting something funded. If our estimates looks accurate, I'll simply it for Jeff and Mark and send in so Jeff and Mark will have most of 3 business days to submit the Letters of Intent. I did my part while relying heavily on folks who had previously done their homework. Thanks for chiming in and helping Frank, Chip, David Bruffy, Ryan Stocking, Ella Belling, Mark Wise, Traci, Emily, and Damien. Great teamwork! Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $35,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $7,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,400 Background: Based on 77 SLMs and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. This price was already estimated by the City Manager in 2005(?) I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. If anyone thinks we should estimate a little higher (say $40K) let me know. Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". Project actually came in around $13000, but the minimum to apply for under TAP funding is $15,000. I feel like 80,000 maps is an awful lot, but may be the only way to get to the $15,000 based on the price quote I saw. We might be able to print less and make a larger map or fancier design or perhaps a rainproof paper? Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Applicant: City of Morgantown (applicant recommended by David Bruffy, Mountainline Transit Authority) Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 or $6700 x 18 locations = $120600 Should we be conservative? Or shoot for the moon with 18 sites? New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Ella Belling states that this project may be difficult or ineligible to obtain funding for due to ADA provisions that may have to be made for the trails to facilitate those with disabilities through gentler slopes, etc. Feasibility may be difficult, but she recommended looking into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for trailbuilding. Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike rack cost estimates?
by Chip Wamsley 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Derek, Frank covered it pretty good, four sounds about right. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/10/2013 5:15:02 AM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com, "Chip Wamsley" chipwamsley(a)gmail.com, "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike rack cost estimates? Derek, The cast aluminum rings for the post-and-ring racks that are on the parking meters downtown cost $325/each. They were manufactured by Matthews International in Kingwood. Our contact on those was Terry Feathers. Perhaps you know him. I've heard he no longer works there so we'd have to establish a new contact at Matthews to get more rings. If you want to pursue Matthews, please let me know and I'll contact Terry. We had estimated $425/post-and-ring installed. That would include the ring, post, cap, mounting hardware and labor. Of course, the Morgantown Parking Authority graciously installed the rings on parking meters and did so within their normal cost of doing business so we don't have an as-installed cost. For the sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops, we might consider using the inverted-U racks that WVU is putting all over campus. Originally, they got stainless steel units locally from Wilson Equipment. When I called Wilson a couple years ago, they gave me a $425/rack price uninstalled if the City bought 20. Some of the stainless steel WVU inverted-U racks have a "Bike Arch" label on them, http://www.bikeracks.com/html/arch.html . Approximately 2 years ago, I called them and talked with the owner, Tom. The Bike Arch lists at $550/each but he said he would sell us 20 at $385/each and that included an extra long (12-inches extra) below-ground extension of the tube. He was very cooperative and I would expect that he would give a better price for higher volume, especially if we could link up with WVU. Finally, I noticed that the most recent racks that WVU installed at the Walnut St. PRT station are black and instead of stainless steel, might be powder coated steel which would be less expensive than stainless steel. If they're truly out of the weather at bus stops, these might suffice. I don't know where WVU got these, though. Perhaps also at Bike Arch. Arlie Forman at WVU Transportation and Parking might have more info on the WVU racks. The number of racks required would depend on the location but 4 at each stop seems like a good starting number. OTOH, the Walnut PRT station had 4, added 2 more (behind the building) and bikes still get locked to the fence. David Bruffy knows how many students get on the bus and where so maybe we could use that data to identify bus stops at which sheltered bike parking might get the most use. Thanks for taking on this project and following it through to completion! Frank On Dec 9, 2013, at 11:33 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Chip and Frank, Do either of you have the costs associated with the Bike Racks that we placed downtown on High Street? I'm trying to factor these into our estimate to provide to Jeff Mikorski on placing covered bike parking at the Mountainline bus stops as part of our Letter of Intents for the TAP funding. I was thinking that having 4 racks that hold 8 bikes at each shelter would be plenty. And I thought it would be best to match the racks at the bus stops with the previous sets that were installed downtown. Does anyone have any other thoughts? I will need the price per rack - Associated design and construction oversight costs, if you have it - If I can get the cost of those, I'll have estimated costs for all 4 projects Traci, Chip, and I discussed at the last BB meeting. Hopefully, all of these projects will have Letters of Intent submitted by the City of Morgantown and BOPARC. 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bike rack cost estimates?
by Derek Springston 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

Chip and Frank, Do either of you have the costs associated with the Bike Racks that we placed downtown on High Street? I'm trying to factor these into our estimate to provide to Jeff Mikorski on placing covered bike parking at the Mountainline bus stops as part of our Letter of Intents for the TAP funding. I was thinking that having 4 racks that hold 8 bikes at each shelter would be plenty. And I thought it would be best to match the racks at the bus stops with the previous sets that were installed downtown. Does anyone have any other thoughts? I will need the price per rack - Associated design and construction oversight costs, if you have it - If I can get the cost of those, I'll have estimated costs for all 4 projects Traci, Chip, and I discussed at the last BB meeting. Hopefully, all of these projects will have Letters of Intent submitted by the City of Morgantown and BOPARC. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

David, As I understand it, TAP (or Transportation Alternatives Program) is a new program created from the new MAP-21 Act (signed into law in 2012) under the FHWA umbrella. TAP funding is derived from new MAP-21 programs including NHPP, STP, HSIP, CMAQ, etc which encompasses most activities that were previously funded under Transportation Enhancements, Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to Schools programs. These funds are then disbursed to the State and 'Letters of Intent' must be submitted to the WVDOH through their online non-traditional grant application process. I am copying the Bike Board to determine if we have a plan or recommendations for the number and locations of bike shelters, or if that is something we can obtain by early next week. Do you already have data on bike shelter material costs, installation/engineering costs, and cost share (if needed) or do we need to dig that up? Is this something that we still need to apply for if the WVDOT already has a contract and you have budgeted money? Or will you just need to understand the scope of what we're asking in order to determine if you need more money? Thanks for your time, ~Derek On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM, David Bruffy <Bruffy(a)busride.org> wrote: > Derek, > > > > I had a telephone conversation with Chip about the possibility, but I > don’t have any information on the grant, the program or what might be > needed in terms of the letter. I didn’t realize the deadline was next > Friday, although I do recall Chip saying it was in December. I am out of > town until Wednesday of next week. When I return I have a Board Meeting > Wednesday evening. I will put an item on the Agenda asking for > authorization to file an application, but I will need some basic > information. Who is TAP run through? DOH or FHWA? What are the goals and > how many locations are on the BB plan? The State DOT has a State Contract > for bus shelters, so procurement wouldn’t be that difficult. The Authority > has budgeted funds for bus shelters, so I really just need more detail. It > would be best if we plan to work with the City as there will be need for > ROW or space for the shelters. Anything you can email me would be > helpful. I won’t have much time to work on this. > > > > Thanks, > > > > David Bruffy, CCTM > > General Manager > > Mountain Line Transit Authority > > 420 DuPont Road > > Morgantown, WV 26501 > > Bruffy(a)busride.org > > WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG > > www.Twitter.com/MountainLine > > www.Facebook.com/MountainLine > > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 > > (304) 296-3680 Office > > (304) 291-7433 Route Information > > (304) 291-7429 FAX > > > > > > *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, December 05, 2013 9:49 PM > *To:* David Bruffy > *Cc:* Chip Wamsley; Chip Wamsley > *Subject:* Fwd: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding > > > > David, > > Please see the email below. I discussed some BB projects with Jeff > Mikorski tonight. Do you have or are you planning on submitting a > Transportation Alternatives Program letter of intent for the Bike Plan's > Priority #47 for covered parking at your bus stops around town? Jeff > requested that we get him the project costs and what the cities' cost share > would be. I understand you guys may be able to submit this on your own, > right without the city? If not, are you planning on providing this to > Jeff? I told him I would get him numbers by early next week since the > deadline is Dec. 13th. > > I'm fairly new at this funding and grant writing stuff, so forgive me if > I'm asking questions that may seem obvious to you! :) > > Anyway, hope things are well. > > ~Derek > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Derek Springston* <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM > Subject: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding > To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > > Jeff, > > I am a member of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, but you probably know me > recently from my work with Patrick Kirby at the Brownfields Assistance > Center > > I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation > Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already > approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming we can get the right > sponsors and matches. Most of the projects already have been researched > and are ready for implementation, we just need the funding and support. > > Referenced from the Bike Plan, the projects include: > > > > *Priorities 7,8,11:* *Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use > Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet > established criteria for installation > > *Priority 15*: *Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all > streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness > > *Priority 47:* *Covered bike parking at bus stops* - to be submitted by > Mountain Line Transit Authority > > > > *New Priority not in plan:* *Trail project in Marilla Park* to be > submitted by BOPARC > > > > I have more background on these projects and why we believe they will be > successful, but basically wanted know: > > > 1. Who should we interact with in the City and how we can make sure to get > the appropriate support and matches in order to submit Letters of Intent by > December 13th, 2013? > > > 2. Would you like to meet to discuss this and when? I believe Frank > Gmeindl and Emily Vasile are planning on meeting with you soon to discuss > other Bike Board actions. If you'd prefer I could try to piggy back on > that meeting to save you time, or we could just meet separately for > simplicity. > > Thanks for your time. > > > Sincerely, > > > Derek Springston > > Morgantown Bicycle Board > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > *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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Traffic Partnership
by Chip Wamsley 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Sounds like a good start. I think you are right Frank, that riding along would be a good way to educate the officers. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/5/2013 12:02:45 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Traffic Partnership Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Chief Preston's memo concerning a "Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign". For bicycling, he says, 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Bicycle Safety Initiative o Following the end of the educational year for Monongalia County Schools, the Bicycle Unit will be re-constituted for full shift work schedules o Morgantown Bicycle Officers will be assigned specifically to the rails to trails and downtown areas as part of their regular patrol duties and will enforce all violations as observed. o WVU UP will utilize their bike units during the summer months to increase awareness and educational opportunities. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission, Bicycle Board and concerned citizens will be allowed to accompany Officers during designated times and locations and can distribute informational pamphlets Driver Safety Campaign o Traffic Checkpoints are operated in accordance with State Law and Guidelines established through the Governors Highway Safety Campaign. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission along with concerned citizens may be allowed to attend scheduled checkpoints and distribute informational literature as appropriate. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? I for one, would like to ride patrol on the City streets with the bicycle police to help educate. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Date: December 5, 2013 9:03:39 AM EST To: Robert Jones rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, lisa k mardis lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com, normawyant(a)comcast.net, William Wyant wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Roy Nutter rnutter(a)wvu.edu Subject: Fwd: Traffic Partnership Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Attached is a memo from Chief Preston for your review and comment regarding the proposed Ped/Bicycle/Motorist Safety Initiative discussed at the November TC meeting. 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.MorgantownWV.gov From: "Ed Preston" epreston(a)cityofmorgantown.org To: "Jeff Mikorski" jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Glen Kelly" ckelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Bob Roberts" bob.roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu, "Damien Davis" ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Cc: "Kevin Clark" kclark(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Terry Hough" though(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Matthew McCabe" mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:42:31 AM Subject: Traffic Partnership Attached is a memo regarding a Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign that has been discussed and requested by the Town-Gown Board as well as the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Chief Roberts and I have both reviewed this document prior to submission and feel that this is the best and most reasonable starting point for such a collaboration and targeted campaign. Based on the results, the campaign could be extended, expanded or disbanded depending upon the availability of resources and operational necessities. We can begin operational implementation in January after the students return from winter break. Ed Preston Chief of Police Morgantown Police Department (304)284-7496 "Montani Semper Liberi"

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Fwd: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Bike Board Members, I need your help ASAP. Please take some initiative to provide me with my requests below. I spoke with Jeff Mikorski in person tonight. I received some relatively positive feedback on the projects below. Jeff stated that if we could get him the cost of the projects below and the cost share that the city would need to match, that he would take a look at them and would like to support this effort if they fit into the city's budget. 1. Who can supply me with the documents or at least project costs for the SLM and BMUFL signs below for *Priorities 7,8,11*? This is the same project that was slated for implementation a few years back when the funding was pulled, so I'm hoping the numbers still exist and can be easily located by those who secured the initial funding. 2. Who can take the time and figure out how much *Priority 15* will cost? Hint, hint: folks who work with the printing companies in town may be able to help with this the quickest. 3. I'll contact Dave Bruffy to see if he has any figures for *Priority 47*. 4. Chip, regarding the trail project in Marilla Park, who can I contact to find these estimates? (Ryan, Colin, and who within BOPARC?) Since the Letters of Intent for these projects is due next Friday, December 13th, I told Jeff we would do our best to get those estimates to him by tomorrow or early next week. Can we do this to potentially push Morgantown cycling ahead even further? He also said that outside of any grant funding, the city is trying really hard to make sure that the Bike Board gets some projects implemented soon. He acknowledged the great work we've done and really seemed to me that they want to put some money toward our priorities. Also, wondering if I should have been including the MPO on these emails? Anyone? Hope you find this as exciting as I did and can provide me with the details for the projects above. If not, we may miss some great opportunities. Thanks again for your time, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM Subject: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Jeff, I am a member of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, but you probably know me recently from my work with Patrick Kirby at the Brownfields Assistance Center I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming we can get the right sponsors and matches. Most of the projects already have been researched and are ready for implementation, we just need the funding and support. Referenced from the Bike Plan, the projects include: *Priorities 7,8,11:* *Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation *Priority 15*: *Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness *Priority 47:* *Covered bike parking at bus stops* - to be submitted by Mountain Line Transit Authority *New Priority not in plan:* *Trail project in Marilla Park* to be submitted by BOPARC I have more background on these projects and why we believe they will be successful, but basically wanted know: 1. Who should we interact with in the City and how we can make sure to get the appropriate support and matches in order to submit Letters of Intent by December 13th, 2013? 2. Would you like to meet to discuss this and when? I believe Frank Gmeindl and Emily Vasile are planning on meeting with you soon to discuss other Bike Board actions. If you'd prefer I could try to piggy back on that meeting to save you time, or we could just meet separately for simplicity. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Derek Springston Morgantown Bicycle Board -- *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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Fwd: Traffic Partnership
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Chief Preston's memo concerning a "Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign". For bicycling, he says, · Bicycle Safety Initiative o Following the end of the educational year for Monongalia County Schools, the Bicycle Unit will be re-constituted for full shift work schedules o Morgantown Bicycle Officers will be assigned specifically to the rails to trails and downtown areas as part of their regular patrol duties and will enforce all violations as observed. o WVU UP will utilize their bike units during the summer months to increase awareness and educational opportunities. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission, Bicycle Board and concerned citizens will be allowed to accompany Officers during designated times and locations and can distribute informational pamphlets · Driver Safety Campaign o Traffic Checkpoints are operated in accordance with State Law and Guidelines established through the Governor’s Highway Safety Campaign. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission along with concerned citizens may be allowed to attend scheduled checkpoints and distribute informational literature as appropriate. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? I for one, would like to ride patrol on the City streets with the bicycle police to help educate. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 5, 2013 9:03:39 AM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Fwd: Traffic Partnership > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is a memo from Chief Preston for your review and comment regarding the proposed Ped/Bicycle/Motorist Safety Initiative discussed at the November TC meeting. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Ed Preston" <epreston(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Glen Kelly" <ckelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bob Roberts" <bob.roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Kevin Clark" <kclark(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Matthew McCabe" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:42:31 AM > Subject: Traffic Partnership > > Attached is a memo regarding a Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign that has been discussed and requested by the Town-Gown Board as well as the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Chief Roberts and I have both reviewed this document prior to submission and feel that this is the best and most reasonable starting point for such a collaboration and targeted campaign. Based on the results, the campaign could be extended, expanded or disbanded depending upon the availability of resources and operational necessities. > > We can begin operational implementation in January after the students return from winter break. > > > > Ed Preston > Chief of Police > Morgantown Police Department > > (304)284-7496 > > "Montani Semper Liberi" > > > > > >

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December 5, Bike Board Meeting, Agenda Items
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Good morning all, Does it seem that November was a short month or what? I'm betting that December is gonna seem even shorter, bah humbug! But regardless we have a BB meeting this next Thursday, here is first call for agenda items. So stop your shopping for a moment and send me some things! Thankfully yours.

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Fwd: Dec. Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 3, 2013 8:45:59 AM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Dec. Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Due to lack of agenda December's meeting is canceled. Starting January we will begin a series of workshops to discuss the current role of the Traffic Commission as it exists today and a vision for the future. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Nov '13

24 Nov '13

Looks like the WVCC legislative platform for this year will include: Try again for a 3-foot passing law; Repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride as far to the right side of the roadway as practicable OR replace it with language that says, "...far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles"; Repeal 17C-11-5 (c) that requires, "Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway..."; Repeal 17C-11-7 (b) that requires bicycles to be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an signal audible for at least one hundred feet..."; Add a Vulnerable User Law (e.g. http://www.bikeleague.org/content/model-legislation ). Below is the thread of communication among the WVCC legislative committee members. Read from bottom up. The thread spans Nov. 14 - 22. On Nov. 18 at 10 am, the committee had a meeting in Charleston with several members including me dialing in. I am not happy with the outcome. As you can see from the thread below. I tried to get them to focus on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right. I'm afraid they'll go to the legislature inadequately prepared and come out with legislation that is more harmful to bicyclists than the laws that we have now. I'm stymied and would appreciate any ideas. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Steve Fowler" <SMF(a)pffwv.com> > Date: November 22, 2013 4:11:07 PM EST > To: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Greg Garrett" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "John Francis" <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, "Craig Slaughter" <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "Patrick Donovan" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "Rahul Gupta" <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Emmett Pepper" <epepper(a)vt.edu>, "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > I agree with Dennis, including the 3 foot rule. I think we can sell it as follows: > > We have looked at the statutes of all 50 states, and worked with the leading advocates for bicycle safety and increasing ridership and these changes will bring WV into a leadership position with no cost at all to the State. We can use these statutes as a jumping off point to push tourism in the State as one the best cycling destinations in the country. > > > > From: Strawn, Dennis A [mailto:dennis.strawn@highmark.com] > Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:05 PM > To: Steve Fowler; Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; John Francis; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer; Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Kasey Russell > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Hi all, > I have been following the conversation and have been enjoying it. I like that we can share our thoughts openly. I perused the Rutgers 3-foot report and have seen the animation about taking the lane, which I agree would be a fabulous tool to have on continuous loop for anyone at the capitol to see. > > I think we have unanimous thoughts to repeal the 'far right', side path' and 'bike bell' laws. And I think we have a majority in favor of introducing the 3-ft rule again. > > I do not think it is at all too ambitious. It is very doable, revenue neutral and is the very reason we introduced it last year. > > I hope that we all not get to wrapped up in language, because as Gary stated, which I know is true too, what goes in and what comes out at the legislature is different. > > So let's set this agenda and work with our key representatives and their staff to get the best start we can for the upcoming session. > > I really like the vulnerable user law conversation and it looks like Lab does too. They have helped get introduced new legislation concerning this subject, click the link below. > > http://www.bikeleague.org/content/take-action-curb-bikeped-fatalities > > Right now US DOT has refused to set a safety goal for non-motorized transportation. The new law would require US DOT to present one. The law would then direct state DOTs to measure safety and reduce bike/ped incidents. I am sure WVCC will be talking to our local representatives to support this and we hope you will too. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > TQO Tech Team > 304-347-7703 > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 22, 2013 11:09:15 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Craig Slaughter <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > I would limit the platform to repealing 17C-11-5(a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable because it endangers bicyclists. > > I would like us to give Gary and Emmett whatever support they need to get it repealed. > > IMHO, we should start by understanding why FTR endangers bicyclists. We should test our understanding by trying to enlighten others, e.g. WVDOH. > > Then, we should prepare responses to all possible objections to repealing FTR. For example, some will object, "If bicyclists are allowed to ride in the middle of the lane, I won't be able to pass them and they'll impede traffic". To that, we could respond that besides granting bicyclists the same rights as drivers of vehicles, 17C-11-2 also subjects bicyclists to the same duties as applicable to vehicle drivers and that 17C-7-3 (a) (2) requires, "...the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle..." Of course, we must also know that 17C-7-3 (a) (1) requires, the driver of the overtaking vehicle to "...pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle." > > Maybe then, after we have a radiation-hardened case for FTR repeal, we can try making sausages. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Date: November 20, 2013 7:55:42 PM EST > To: "'Steve Fowler'" <SMF(a)pffwv.com>, "'Emmett Pepper'" <epepper(a)vt.edu>, "'Gary Zuckett'" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Greg Garrett'" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "'Kasey Russell'" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, "'John Francis'" <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, "'Dennis A Strawn'" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "'Craig Slaughter'" <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "'Patrick Donovan'" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "'Rahul Gupta'" <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Steve – Regardless of where it came from, it still has the weaknesses that I mentioned. In my opinion “far to the right” anything does not constitute model legislation that we should support. > > The value of the video is that it shows the weakness of being at the right for other reasons than “judging movement of overtaking vehicles”. It includes relationships to oncoming vehicles; the danger of holes, grates and debris on the edge of the road; and keeping the bicycle vehicle visible to turning and entering traffic. The tape also demonstrates a positioning on the road surface which enables the cyclist to ‘move’ any overtaking traffic into a passing lane, rather providing any encouragement to the motor vehicle driver(s) to consider estimating a questionable 3 foot squeeze-by measurement while negotiating oncoming traffic at a speed over 35 miles an hour. > > In my opinion, our platform for the “far to the right issue” should be the tape and whatever wording which enables it to be the standards for WV use of road surfaces by bicycle vehicle drivers. With the exception of the “far to the right” and the 3 foot rule, I support the other points that you make in your platform. If necessary, I could support the 3 foot rule if it relates only to a traffic speed zone of 35 miles an hour or less – with the rule being 4 feet in traffic speed zones exceeding 35 miles per hour. > > Don > > From: Steve Fowler [mailto:SMF@pffwv.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:13 PM > To: Don Spencer; Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Strawn, Dennis A; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > The language is from the Colorado Statute that the League holds out as a model. > > From: Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:08 PM > To: Steve Fowler; 'Emmett Pepper'; 'Gary Zuckett' > Cc: 'Christiaan Abildso'; 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Greg Garrett'; 'Kasey Russell'; 'John Francis'; 'Dennis A Strawn'; 'Craig Slaughter'; 'Patrick Donovan'; 'Rahul Gupta' > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Steve – My first reaction to your words, “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate of movement of overtaking vehicles” is that it is 1) a bit cumbersome and too complex – especially for persons taking a DMV driving test, 2) too much like the current “as far to the right as possible”, and 3) unenforceable by law enforcement personnel. I think we have to let go of the dysfunctional “far to the right” mindset and have confidence in the much greater safety for cyclists which comes when cyclists act as legitimate and responsible vehicles on roadways. As the film shows there is no greater assurance of safety which accrues to a cyclist by being as “far to the right”. In fact the vulnerability is usually greater for the numerous reasons carefully presented. > > Don > > From: Steve Fowler [mailto:SMF@pffwv.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:49 AM > To: Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Dennis A Strawn; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Here is my draft of the platform to pursue in this legislative session: > > Overhaul our current code to make WV a bicycle friendly state in the WV Code. Repeal the “as far right as practicable” and replace it with “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate of movement of overtaking vehicles”. Adopt a vulnerable user statute. Repeal law that requires bike path use and prohibits use of the adjacent roadway. Repeal the mandatory bicycle bell law. Adopt a three foot passing rule. > > We can prepare packets of info with a copy of the bike video, and materials from the League of American Bicyclists to demonstrate that these are model statutes being adopted in forward thinking states. > > If this agenda is too ambitious for the legislators we meet with, then we will focus on the repeal of the “as far right as practicable” statute. > > > Kasey, the League of American Bicyclists used to be called the League of American Wheelmen. I’m not sure when they changed their name. > > From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:50 AM > To: Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Steve Fowler; Dennis A Strawn; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Playing that video in committee would be great. Also, maybe a table in the hallway with a computer setup for people to watch it? I'm envisioning a big banner that says something like "Forcing bicycles to the right is unsafe" to catch people's eye. You all would know better than I if that is a cost-effective use of resources, but I know I like to stop at tables during the session. > > Also, forgive my ignorance on this, but are there committee staffers who could benefit from educating ahead of the session? Having people behind the scenes who understand where we are coming from might be a good strategy since I think there generally needs to be education on our positions. Until I saw this video, I didn't fully understand why forcing people on bikes to the right was bad. This could also help with getting the video onto the committee agenda. > > -Emmett > > P.S. Is Charleston's newly revised trestle rail-trail plan a finalized document or is commenting ongoing? Put another way, is there an outlet for involvement in these issues at the local level here in Charleston? > > On Nov 19, 2013 6:14 PM, "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> wrote: > This is an excellent educational tool for our campaign. We need to figure how to get the legislators to watch it. Maybe get permission to play it in committee when bill is discussed? > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:49 PM > To: Steve Fowler > Cc: Emmett Pepper; Strawn, Dennis A; John Francis; Kasey Russell; Rahul Gupta; Greg Garrett; Gary Zuckett; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; Craig Slaughter; Don Spencer > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > WVCC Legislative Committee Members, > > This one-minute animation: http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html illustrates many of the hazards of riding far right as required by 17C-11-5 (a). > > The cyclist must be allowed to choose a lane position that avoids these hazards. > > A 3-foot passing law will not mitigate: > * motorists pulling out in front of edge-riding bicyclists; > * right-turning vehicles colliding with edge-riding cyclists (right hook); > * on-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into edge-riding cyclists (left cross); > * overtaking vehicles rear-ending cyclists who make left turns from the right side of the road; > * edge-riding cyclists crashing because of debris, potholes, cracks, animals and pedestrians that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. > > Repealing 17C-11-5 (a) will free cyclists to choose a lane position that minimizes these hazards as well as close passes. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > On Nov 18, 2013, at 9:26 AM, Steve Fowler wrote: > > > I would propose the following; > > 1. Do we focus on the passage of the “three foot rule” or attempt to clean up all the problem statutes? > 2. Current law for passing a bike requires an audible signal, and then passing and returning to the lane of travel only when “safe”. Almost no one follows this law when passing a bicycle. An easy to understand “three foot rule” would be much better. > > Problem statutes/ > > a/ 17C-11-5(a) “as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable” > Fix – Colorado law “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles” > > b/ 17C-11-5(c) Have to use a bike path > Fix – repeal > c/ 17C-11-7(b) have to use a bell > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Fix – repeal. > Date: November 15, 2013 10:11:07 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org> > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > All: attached is the bill from last year. It was killed on third reading on Special Calendar on the House Floor. > Obviously, whatever we decide to pursue, we will devise a different strategy :). > kasey > > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 15, 2013 9:54:43 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Craig Slaughter <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Re: agenda -- I was planning to discuss the "Bike Safety Bill" we introduced last year and to determine if we want to modify it in any way for the upcoming session. I think Frank's email that he just sent is a great place to start with our discussion. > We will also discuss if there are any additional pieces of legislation that we could pursue given our resources. > Things mentioned to date: uniform code on public trails regarding trespass (ATVs mostly); license plate special funding. Please let me know if I'm missing anything. > Thanks, kasey > > > From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] > Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 9:42 AM > To: Frank Gmeindl > Cc: Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Steve Fowler; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Is there an agenda for this conference call/meeting? > > > On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Kasey, > > I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. > > 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) > > Riding far to the right leads to > * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; > * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; > * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; > * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; > * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; > * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. > (See attached talking point paper.) > > Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? > > Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. > > We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. > > > > > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > > > Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. > Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. > For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620; code is 877115#. > Kasey > > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. 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Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Kasey, I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) Riding far to the right leads to * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. (See attached talking point paper.) Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. > Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. > For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620; code is 877115#. > Kasey > > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. > Thanks, kasey >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Questions
by Chip Wamsley 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Frank, I would be willing to help Devin with his project. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "BikeMorgantown" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 11/16/2013 4:33:17 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Questions Anybody want to help Devin? Begin forwarded message: From: Devin Dye ddye2(a)mix.wvu.edu Date: November 16, 2013 3:20:07 PM EST To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com Subject: Questions Hello, I'm doing a little multimedia story on biking in Morgantown and I was just wanting to ask you all a couple questions. For one, I've heard that Morgantown has won an award recently because of the efforts the city is making to make it safer to ride bikes around town. If you could tell me more about that and anything else that is happening to make things safer for cyclist, that would be great. Would like to know any new information that you can tell me. Thanks, Devin

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Bicycling Solutions for Hilly Cities
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Thanks TO JING for finding and sharing the attached article. It is quite good. If all the Bicycle Board members, MPO members and Traffic Commission members read it, we could increase our understanding of cycling challenges and solution options for hilly areas such as Morgantown. What do you see in the article that we should add to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan? Following are some section-by-section minor comments. Section heading: comments Prioritize connections and routes without hills: Seems to be a sales pitch for more separated facilities. The advantages are extolled but the dangers, particularly at crossings are ignored. Except for exchanging "tow away" space for bike lane, no other motor vehicle traffic compromises, e.g. reduced motor speeds are presented. Help people avoid hills: The SF Wiggle example is good. It stitched together routes that bicyclists were using and they signed it and provide maps of it. The Morgantown commuter map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php was a start on that. I wonder if we could "crowd source" further development of the Morgantown commuter map. Build the right facilities for hills: This is good except they show bike lanes in the car door zone. The graphic should show a door zone buffer. The text recognizes this but the graphic doesn't. Again, the discussion ignores issues at crossings: how to avoid cyclists getting right hooked however this becomes less of an issue when cyclists are traveling at walking speeds, say up >6% grades but it still exists. Help people get up hills: Very good. Let's do it! Runnel discussion is excellent. It says since 2007 Seattle DOT includes runnels in their stairway standard. We should find their standard and see if we can adopt it in Morgantown. Hey, checkout the insert about the Oregon University 3,300 feet tram. Let's build a tram from Mountainlair to Law School! Not only would it be a real campus connector, it would be a touri$t attraction. And, hey, Bike Pgh "Celebrates Hills" . Some of us do, too:) Frank

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Fwd: Meeting w/ City Manager
by Derek Springston 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

BB Members, I am planning on communicating with City Manager, Jeff Mikorski on our Intent to Apply for TAP funding for the projects below. Any votes, thoughts, or recommendations for doing one of the following: 1. Piggybacking on Emily and Frank's 7 Resolution Items meeting to ask him about the City's blessing on matching funds and interest in applying for TAP Funds to minimize the meetings he has with the Bike Board. 2. Derek to meet with him very individually in a short meeting to ask him about the City's willingness to match and turn in grant application for the TAP funding. 3. Send him a short organized email below to avoid taking his time in a meeting and present the projects below and request funding. If we go this route I could give a preview of what I would send him for BB input or we could just take care of it in our TAP funding committee. I don't know him well, but I have been in communication and meetings with him a few times over the last few weeks through work, so I'm starting to build a relationship with him. He knows who I am now at least! Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Traci Knabenshue <Traci.Knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM Subject: RE: Meeting w/ City Manager To: Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Derek Springston < dspringston(a)gmail.com> Cc: Chip Wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Hi All, The more I think about this, I wonder if our TAP/Intent to Apply list needs to be a meeting with Jeff at all. Do you think we could just email him the list, making sure that we’ve explained the projects as succinctly and specifically as possible? Damien mentioned after the BB meeting that the Mountain Line does not answer to the city as far as grant applications, so they can submit what they want. Here’s the list of projects as I understand them. 1) SLM and BMUFL markings on city and state arterials in the city as previously identified 2) Printing of bike commuter maps 3) Trail project in Marilla Park-to be submitted by Colin Dierman and Ryan Stocking in conjunction with BOPARC *Shared with Jeff as a courtesy:* 4) Covered bike parking at bus stops-to be submitted by David Bruffy/Mountain Line Thanks, Traci *From:* Emily Vasile [mailto:emilyvasile@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, November 11, 2013 10:03 AM *To:* Derek Springston *Cc:* Chip Wamsley; Frank Gmeindl; Traci Knabenshue; Chip Wamsley *Subject:* Re: Meeting w/ City Manager Hi Derek, Thanks for following up! Adding Frank since I think he and I were going to work together on following up with Jeff from the 10/29 COW meeting. In retrospect, it might be best for you all to meet with Jeff separately if you can and Frank and I can discuss the best way to follow up about the previous "list of seven." Since we have not seen any traction on our items, it might be best to start a fresh conversation with your list. Open to other suggestions. Emily On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: Emily, You are taking the lead on meeting with Jeff Mikorski soon, right? As discussed at the last Bike Board meeting, I am planning on attending that meeting if at all possible to discuss our recommendations on the items in the Bicycle Plan that we would like to pair with writing TAP grant applications and hopefully obtain the city's blessing on matching funds and interest. 1st: Are you planning on emailing contacting him prior to the meeting to give him something to review? Don't want to flood him with details, but if you're planning on sending something, we might consider adding a simple list of projects interested in for future TAP funding. 2nd: Have we established a time for this meeting? 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* -- *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] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Abildso, Christiaan 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Check Oregon state law for a VUL Summary: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/hwy/bikeped/Pages/laws_regs.aspx Full details: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/STATUTES%20PERTAINING%20TO%20PE… (search for "vulnerable") ----------------- HB 3314---Careless Driving Penalties HB 3314 enhances the penalties associated with careless driving when the person convicted of this offense also contributed to the serious physical injury or death of a "vulnerable user of the public way." Under the bill, a "vulnerable user" includes a pedestrian, a highway worker, a person riding an animal, the operator or user of a farm tractor, a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, a scooter, or a bicycle. HB 3314 requires a court to sentence a person convicted of this offense to complete a traffic safety course, perform 100 to 200 hours of community service, pay a fine of up to $12,500, and suspension of driving privileges for one year. Payment of the fine and suspension of driving privileges may be waived by the court upon completion of the traffic safety course and community service. This bill resulted in the creation of ORS 801.608 and modifications to ORS 811.135. ORS 801.608 defines a "vulnerable user" and ORS 811.135 describes additional penalties for careless driving when vulnerable users are affected. -Christiaan From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 1:47 PM To: Steve Fowler Cc: Frank Gmeindl; Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Abildso, Christiaan; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting The Vulnerable User concept seems very attractive to me due to how common sense it is and how it touches on a lot of different constituencies. Do we have draft language for a statute? Would it make sense to use this one from Austin as a starting point for discussion, or is there another one we like better? http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Works/Vulnerable_Ro… You'll notice this sample incorporates 3 feet as part of an overall scheme, but it could also be easily adapted to include a lane change, when possible. It does not, so far as I can tell, have anything that requires cyclists to treat pedestrians with special care, though, which for some reason I was thinking it would do. It includes horses and buggies (along with motorcycles, etc.), so we could probably get the support of the powerful Amish lobby! This makes me wonder if ATVs should be included in the definition of "vulnerable user." -Emmett P.S. Thanks for being so welcoming and open to the new guy's suggestions and input. As a (nearly) daily bike commuter, I'm looking forward to being as involved as possible with this group. On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com<mailto:SMF@pffwv.com>> wrote: I would propose the following; 1. Do we focus on the passage of the "three foot rule" or attempt to clean up all the problem statutes? 2. Current law for passing a bike requires an audible signal, and then passing and returning to the lane of travel only when "safe". Almost no one follows this law when passing a bicycle. An easy to understand "three foot rule" would be much better. Problem statutes/ a/ 17C-11-5(a) "as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable" Fix - Colorado law "far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles" b/ 17C-11-5(c) Have to use a bike path Fix - repeal c/ 17C-11-7(b) have to use a bell Fix - repeal. From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu<mailto:epepper@vt.edu>] Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 9:42 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> Board; Steve Fowler; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting Is there an agenda for this conference call/meeting? On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com<mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> wrote: Kasey, I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) Riding far to the right leads to * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. (See attached talking point paper.) Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446<tel:304-376-0446> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620<tel:641-715-3620>; code is 877115#. Kasey On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com<mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com>> wrote: Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. Thanks, kasey

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Fwd: Questions
by BikeMorgantown 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Anybody want to help Devin? Begin forwarded message: > From: Devin Dye <ddye2(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Date: November 16, 2013 3:20:07 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Questions > > Hello, > > I'm doing a little multimedia story on biking in Morgantown and I was just wanting to ask you all a couple questions. For one, I've heard that Morgantown has won an award recently because of the efforts the city is making to make it safer to ride bikes around town. If you could tell me more about that and anything else that is happening to make things safer for cyclist, that would be great. Would like to know any new information that you can tell me. > > Thanks, > > Devin

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Stewart / Stewartstown striping
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Damien, Bryan, Fouad, What's the chances of striping the repaved Stewart St. and Stewartstown Rd. so the climbing side is wider than the descending side? This could give cars more room to pass cyclists. I saw in this morning's Dominion Post that WVDOH is repaving these roads now. Thanks for your consideration! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Please find attached, a BB monthly report to the TC that I will present Wednesday with your concurrence. I might have overlooked something from our meeting last Thursday or anything else we did in the past month. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 11, 2013 3:10:07 PM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: November Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Sorry, agenda is now attached. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, "david mckain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>,normawyant(a)comcast.net, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:49:56 PM > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for this month's meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

WVCC Legislative Committee meeting Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m in Charleston. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 14, 2013 8:20:15 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org> > Subject: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. > Thanks, kasey

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Green Night on Thursday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Pam Cubberly wants people to spread the word about Green Night "Energy Savings & Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Morgantown" (attached flyer) that is this Thursday from 6-7:30 pm at the Morgantown Public Library. Downstream Strategies got an ASF grant with the goal of identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities in Morgantown. I have mentioned the ASF opportunity to the BB in the past. As it turns out Positive Spin will be around the corner holding a bicycle valet service on the parking garage entrance side of the public safety building, so you could attend the Green Team meeting, and then stop by and say "hi"! -Jonathan

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Bicycling Solutions for Hilly Cities
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Thanks for finding and sharing the attached article. It is quite good. If all the Bicycle Board members, MPO members and Traffic Commission members read it, we could increase our understanding of cycling challenges and solution options for hilly areas such as Morgantown. What do you see in the article that we should add to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan? Following are some section-by-section minor comments. Section heading: comments Prioritize connections and routes without hills: Seems to be a sales pitch for more separated facilities. The advantages are extolled but the dangers, particularly at crossings are ignored. Except for exchanging "tow away" space for bike lane, no other motor vehicle traffic compromises, e.g. reduced motor speeds are presented. Help people avoid hills: The SF Wiggle example is good. It stitched together routes that bicyclists were using and they signed it and provide maps of it. The Morgantown commuter map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php was a start on that. I wonder if we could "crowd source" further development of the Morgantown commuter map. Build the right facilities for hills: This is good except they show bike lanes in the car door zone. The graphic should show a door zone buffer. The text recognizes this but the graphic doesn't. Again, the discussion ignores issues at crossings: how to avoid cyclists getting right hooked however this becomes less of an issue when cyclists are traveling at walking speeds, say up >6% grades but it still exists. Help people get up hills: Very good. Let's do it! Runnel discussion is excellent. It says since 2007 Seattle DOT includes runnels in their stairway standard. We should find their standard and see if we can adopt it in Morgantown. Hey, checkout the insert about the Oregon University 3,300 feet tram. Let's build a tram from Mountainlair to Law School! Not only would it be a real campus connector, it would be a touri$t attraction. And, hey, Bike Pgh "Celebrates Hills" . Some of us do, too:) Frank

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Thursday - PS Bicycle Valet Service
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Positive Spin will be providing a free bicycle valet service (donations in the form of tips welcomed) for the showing of Reel Rock 8 at the Morgantown Metropolitan on November 14 from 6:30pm. to 10:15pm. that benefits the Chris Schwer Memorial Scholarship and the Coopers Rock Foundation. All riders will receive an extra raffle ticket! Bicycle valets will meet patrons at the front of the Met, please note that we will be competing with a new car valet service being held in the loading zone in front of the Met., so look for bicycle valet name tags. Your bicycle will be parked on the parking entrance side of the public safety building on the other side of Wall St. under the building canopy and vigilantly monitored. This is the second time a bicycle valet service has been held in Morgantown's history. http://www.showclix.com/event/ReelRockFilmTour -Jonathan

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 11, 2013 3:10:07 PM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: November Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Sorry, agenda is now attached. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, "david mckain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>,normawyant(a)comcast.net, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:49:56 PM > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for this month's meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: Important Wednesday TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

BB member & cyclist presence could show we care about Enforcement and maybe even get the Chief's attention. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 11, 2013 11:31:21 AM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Kelly Gurka <kellygurka(a)gmail.com>, Matt Gurka <matthewgurka(a)gmail.com>, Mary Gainer <marygainer(a)yahoo.com>, Peter Wentzel <wentzelp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Important Wednesday TC meeting > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > It has been confirmed that MPD Chief Preston will attend the TC meeting Wednesday at 6:30 in City Council chambers to discuss enforcement issues. I know a main barrier to enforcement is "limited employees" (ie, other safety priorities). I appreciate that barrier, but we must work around it in some way. Please feel free to attend Wednesday's meeting to mention your concerns and plead for help. We need an effective partnership with the MPD to positively influence driver, pedestrian, and cyclist behavior. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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ASSHTO Bicycle Facility Type Recommendation
by Jing Zhang 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

Bike Board, Please find the attachment of the General Consideration of Bikeway Type. As said, it is standardized nationwide recommendation and our hope is to put it in our local context. Any comments will be appreciated! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Draft Report of Mileground Ped & Bike Count
by Jing Zhang 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

As mentioned in the meeting last night, the draft Mileground pedestrian & bicyclist Count report is attached. Thanks! Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Bicycling economics presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

At tonight's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you the presentation that Chip and I put together on Bicycling Economics. It's too big to attach to an e-mail. You can download it from dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsmw43zgpmmj7tb/BikeEconBeneRegion6.pdf . We first delivered this presentation to the Region VI Planning & Development Council in Fairmont and then Chip presented it at the WVCC meeting in Richwood. Frank

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November Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

First draft. Please advice on wording and any additions. Thank you. November Bike Board Meeting November 7, 2013, 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 229. Frank; Find sharrow data and send to Jing and Damien 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 235. Damien; Pull counts from his counters and send to BB 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Traci; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 245. Frank; Send Law & Order article out as a pdf as the web link is dead 246. Chip; Downsize the 5x7 BFB sticker and send us a photo of it on a door 247. Derek; Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he needs any changes to the bike parking map 248. Traci, Chip, Derek; Look at the ‘Find It, Fund It Table’ TA chart given at the MAP 21 meeting and compare it to projects in the bike plan to find intersections that may be viable for the DOH 'Intent to Apply' 249. Frank; Scan the ‘Find It, Fund It Table’ and send to BB 250. Damien, Chip; Email the traffic count numbers to Emily, Email bike sales data to Emily by Wed, Oct 9th at noon 251. Traci; Send verbiage of her email invitation to legislators for the Oct 20th bike ride to the rest of the BB 252. Frank; Send his Safe Routes to Schools presentation to the BB Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from presentation to the COW Desired outcome: * Discuss changes to membership definitions Desired outcome: Accept changes and have them approved * Report from Bike Plan Actions for Zoning meeting Desired outcome: Bring folks up to speed and decide how to proceed * Broadening Bike Board Positions, what positions are open? * Report from Projects- Updates from Project leaders * Bike Board openings. "Advertise w/ CityCouncil" 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, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin 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, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line)

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BFB sticker
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

On behalf of Chip, I'm sending you two photos. The small one is 3x5 and the next size is 4x6 compared to the small one last time which was 5x7. Frank

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CC COW
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

You can watch Traci and Emily's presentation to City Council last week at http://morgantown.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 . Scroll down to the Archived Videos section and select the Video link at the right of "Committee of the Whole - October 2013" . Their presentation starts approximately 35 minutes into the meeting. After you open the video, you can go directly to their presentation by putting your cursor on the progress bar and sliding it to 35:00. I was extremely impressed with their responses to tough questions asked by Councilors. Frank

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October Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

Good Morning All, Attached are the October minutes. If you need a reminder of your action items, they are listed on the very first chart you see in the minutes. Thanks and see you tomorrow! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Fwd: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Yesterday, I attended a meeting called by Jeff Mikorski and attended by Jenny Selin, Chris Fletcher, Roy Nutter and Christiaan Abildso. The primary purpose of the meeting was to improve communication among the Traffic Commission, City Manager, City Council and boards such as the BB and Ped Board. Another topic on the agenda was, "Discuss the parts of the Bicycle Plan that were accepted into the Comprehensive Plan http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/MCP-Morgantown-Comprehensive… that could be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance for new and improved developments". In preparation for the meeting, I reviewed the 62 actions in the Bicycle Plan and identified 6 that I thought might be able to be implemented through zoning ordinances. After the meeting, I sent them to Chris and replied as you can see below. He is very positive about moving these forward but may need some help from the BB. Please let Gunnar know if you want to discuss this at this Thursday's BB meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 5, 2013 9:03:42 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning > > Frank: > > Good morning. Thank you for your time and insight yesterday afternoon. Please see my responses below in bold blue font. > > I look forward to realizing our success in the matters at hand. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Chris Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, November 4, 2013 8:14:22 PM > Subject: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning > > Hi Chris, > > As I promised after our meeting tonight, following are the 6 actions from the bicycle plan that could be relevant to zoning. > > Engineering 2. Implement the Complete Streets policy established in 2007: all street resurfacing or other modifications will include a written Complete Street plan that is reviewed and commented on by the Bicycle Board before they can be implemented. The most appropriate City Code location to address this policy objective...in terms of regulating new roadway construction that is privately funded...is in the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance. I fully support this endeavor. However, the entire Subdivision Regulations Ordinance needs to be modernized just as the Zoning Ordinance was in 2006 to address a number of deficiencies and include "new tools" provided in the State's Planning Enabling Law passed in 2004. This will be a very consuming task that, under existing staffing levels, cannot be accomplished in-house. > > Engineering 9. Advocate secure short-term bicycle parking within 100 feet of bicyclist destinations in commercial districts. This can and should be addressed in the Zoning Ordinance...but I would suggest going further than "advocating" by stipulating minimum requirements/standards. I would suggest first revisiting the "100 feet" principle and then look strategically at where these facilities should be developed to maximize visibility, presence, and utilization. > > Engineering 10. Encourage weatherproof and vandal-proof long-term bicycle parking in every City owned or managed parking garage. Public/government entities are exempt from the City's Planning and Zoning Code. However, there are other avenues to accomplish this objective and delivery appears to be heavily dependent upon funding over regulatory policy. What is the level of success/usage of the existing facility at the Public Safety Building? > > Engineering 11. Coordinate with Mountain Line and WVU to establish reasonable bicycle parking at all bus and PRT stops.Public/government entities are exempt from the City's Planning and Zoning Code. However, there are other avenues to accomplish this objective and delivery appears to be heavily dependent upon funding over regulatory policy. > > Encouragement 8. Coordinate with the Morgantown Monongalia MPO to encourage WVU and other employers to provide bicycle parking, lockers and shower facilities for employees who chose to bicycle to work. This is outside the scope of the City's Planning and Zoning Code in terms of public/government employers and existing employers. However, we may be able to include minimum related requirements/standards for new construction/development are larger employment centers. > > Encouragement 14. Review current implementation and consider expansion of the Planning and Zoning Code requiring developers of multi-family dwellings to provide bicycle parking and storage. This can and should be addressed in the Zoning Ordinance by revisiting the existing standards for the B-4 District, revising them to provide greater design flexibility, and expanding them effect multi-family development where such development is permitted within the City. > > > As I said, I passed these through a wide filter selecting any action whose implementation might be facilitated through zoning. > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > >

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November 7, Bike Board Meeting, Agenda Items
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Whew, We got through Halloween and Frank's surgery. Now it's time for another meeting. Items for the agenda please! And let's try and get some of the members that haven't been with us for a while, back in the fray as well. Happy Days.

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Bicycle plan open house and a cyclists form WVU (BB member candidate?)
by Jing Zhang 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, We will have an open house between 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm on November 6, Wednesday at Marilla Park Recreation Center (the day before the BB Meeting). You are cordially invited to this event. Also, a cyclists representing the WVU student government association contacted us. Maybe, he can be a candidate member representing WVU student on the Bicycle Board. His massage has been copied bellow. Thanks for your attention. And see you soon! Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan From: Gregory Mulley [mailto:gmulley@mix.wvu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 4:51 PM To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net <mailto:baustin@labyrinth.net> Subject: Regional Bike Proposal Hello, My name is Greg Mulley, and I'm a student at WVU. Last week, I was chosen as the SGA student representative regarding the MMMPO's regional bike plan. I'm an avid biker, and I understand the needs of those who choose cycling for their commute throughout Morgantown. I look forward to working with the organization and learning more about it! That being said - when is the next meeting regarding the proposal? I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks, Greg Mulley

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Point of information about the article "Morgantown looks to become 'bike-friendly city'" in Oct 30th edition
by Traci Knabenshue 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Good afternoon, Just wanted to point out that Morgantown is already a 'Bicycle Friendly Community' at the Bronze level, as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, a national bicycling advocacy group. Morgantown was the first city in the state of West Virginia to receive this designation in August of 2012. http://www.bikeleague.org/bfa Very nice article! Thanks! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist (and member of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board) Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Article in today's DA
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Morgantown looks to become ‘bike-friendly’ city http://www.thedaonline.com/news/morgantown/article_a3a920e4-412d-11e3-8b52-…

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October 29th COW Prezi
by Emily Vasile 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hello All, Traci, Frank, and I wanted to share the Prezi<http://prezi.com/tyx6sfyxy0l9/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0sha…>we are using at the Committee of the Whole meeting on *Tuesday, 10/29 at 7pm in Council Chambers*. The purpose of the presentation is to update the COW on the Bike Board's progress to date implementing the Procedural Guidelines (attached) and discuss ways to move the Bike Plan forward. We have selected seven items that can be implemented with little or no delay or cost (also attached) and will use them as a starting point for discussion at the end of the presentation. Please make an effort to be there to show your support and share with others who care about cycling in Morgantown. Thanks, Emily Vasile

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Email to ask for cyclist attendance at City Council tonight...
by Derek Springston 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

BB Members, Here's the email I sent out to a few of my friends minutes ago on asking them to come out tonight supporting the Bike Board's presentation to city council. Feel free to copy and paste it and reach out to your contacts who may be interested.... ~Derek -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellow cyclists, Tonight at 7pm in the Morgantown Council Chambers (389 Spruce Street), the Morgantown Bike Board will present to the City Council regarding the Bike Board's progress on implementing our Procedural Guidelines and to discuss ways to move the Morgantown Bike Plan forward. The Morgantown Bike Plan was already adopted by City Council, so the BB is going to encourage and discuss with the city on how we can get action on some specific items within the plan. To review the Bike Plan visit http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf OR visit www.bikemorgantown.com <http://www.BikeMorgantown.com> and click on the 'Morgantown Bicycle Plan' link on the bottom left corner of the page. Please consider attending, and it wouldn't hurt to show up on a bike with a helmet in hand or clipped to your person to make it obvious we're cyclists! Thanks in advance to those who can make it and for Traci, Frank, and Emily on their great work on the Prezi presentation that we will see tonight. Also, big thanks to the Bike Board for developing the plan and the City Council for adopting it. We're making progress. Thanks, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- *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: Agenda and date change for Traffic Commission meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: October 22, 2013 at 2:46:35 PM EDT > To: "Paul Steele" <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Bill Wyant" <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, "Chris Gluck" <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "Lisa Mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, "Mike Fike" <micynster(a)gmail.com>, "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "David McKain" <David.McKain(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter, Jr." <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Agenda and date change for Traffic Commission meeting > > Please send any agenda items to me with a copy at least to Damien for our Nov meeting. > > NOTE: TC meeting date is moved to Wed Nov 13. 6:00 pm as usual. > > This is because of a planned MPO meeting related to bicycle plans as I understand it. I expect to receive more on this later. > > thanks....Roy Nutter > >

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Fwd: WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum
by Damien Davis 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

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.MorgantownWV.gov ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:27:19 AM Subject: WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum All: Please plan to attend...and share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers...encouraging them to attend as well. Thank you. WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum WVU ConstructionWVU’s office of Facilities and Services will host a public forum starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13th at the Art Museum Education Center (site of the old WVU Alumni Center) on Evansdale Campus. The forum will discuss the current and future Capital Project Summary. Find out more about this upcoming discussion on MorgantownWV.gov. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (o) 304-284-7431 (c) 304-906-7843 cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org

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Fwd: City Colasessano Pepperoni Roll Sale (benefits United Way)
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 23, 2013 at 1:56:24 PM EDT > To: "Lewis, Jamie" <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "McCabe, Matt" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roberts, Margaret" <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, "Nugent, Wes" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Wyant, William" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Thalman, Julie" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Wolf, Mike" <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Chris Gluck <thorny53(a)verizon.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Paul Steel <psteel(a)access.K12.wv.us>, Roy Nutter <rsnutter(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fwd: City Colasessano Pepperoni Roll Sale (benefits United Way) > > PLEASE help us sell Colasessano Pepperoni Rolls as our main fundraising effort for United Way! We need your help in circulating the attached flier to your friends and family (their workplaces..?) to get the word out so we can sell these rolls! Thanks! > > Barbara Morgan > City of Morgantown > Engineering Department >

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W.Va. Legislators Take New Ideas For a Spin
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Barbara Fleischauer is interviewed in the news coverage. http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Legislators-get-education-on-two-wheels-…

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Stop frac waste storage well on Decker's Creek
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the FODC office (1451 Earl Core Rd, Suite #4, in Sabraton behind the US Cellular store, 304-292-3970). 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Elizabeth Wiles" <liz(a)deckerscreek.org> > Date: October 21, 2013 9:57:17 AM EDT > To: "Ann Payne" <paynestake(a)frontier.com>, "Bev Atkinson" <pierpont5(a)comcast.net>, "Doug Gilbert " <dgilbert11188(a)gmail.com>, "Garth Lindley" <garthlindley(a)yahoo.com>, "Joan McKay" <wvualum76(a)yahoo.com>, "John Bird" <johnbird(a)frontier.com>, "Kitty Lozier" <clozier(a)gmail.com>, "Marcedes Minana" <Marcedes.Minana(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ron Thompson" <ron_t_13(a)yahoo.com>, "Sunnie Morton" <sonjamorton1(a)netzero.net>, "Tim Terman" <Tim.Terman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <ella(a)montrails.org>, <almostnixie(a)cs.com>, <jimscon(a)gmail.com>, <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu>, <blittle(a)citynet.net>, <shanda(a)appalachianstewards.org>, <jr(a)wvsierraclub.org>, <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, <mglass(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, <citycouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward3(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward5(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward7(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <hbury98(a)hotmail.com>, <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, <heathermcd12(a)gmail.com>, <lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com>, <edfrohnae(a)aol.com>, <tbelden(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <sblinco(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <linda(a)wvbg.org>, <betty(a)DunkardCreek.org>, <amanda(a)cheat.org>, <asutch(a)mountain.org>, <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, <lewbaker(a)wvrwa.org>, <dcsoinks(a)comcast.net>, <anglerbill(a)frontiernet.net>, <mac4(a)mybluelight.com>, <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov>, <mike.manypenny(a)wvhouse.gov>, <twinsprucemarina(a)gmail.com>, <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <bharpool(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <ebell2(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <randrew4(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <jash4(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <pbryant(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <rbay(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Kristen de Graauw" <kkdegraauw(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Subject: Community Action Group on ECA wastewater injection well > > Dear Friends, > > We are writing to you because we believe you value Deckers Creek, the rail-trail and the natural beauty of this area, and would like to see your investment protected and thrive. As you may have already heard, the Energy Corporation of America is planning to install a wastewater storage injection well for liquid waste from hydraulically fractured gas wells less than 500 feet from the rail-trail and Deckers Creek, just off of the Masontown rail-trail trail head. In response to the threat posed by this wastewater injection well, Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) is organizing a community-based action group. > > This action group will meet for the first time on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the FODC office (1451 Earl Core Rd, Suite #4, in Sabraton behind the US Cellular store, 304-292-3970). We are looking for all individuals who are willing to invest time and work to organize a community-based opposition to this well. We hope you can attend. > > If you cannot make this meeting, please pass the word on to others within your network who may wish to participate. This group will be based in large part on working volunteers. > > Please let us know if you will attend this meeting or have any questions. Also please let us know if you would like to be removed from this list. > > Best regards, > Liz Wiles > > Elizabeth Wiles, Executive Director > Friends of Deckers Creek > PO Box 877 > Dellslow, WV 26531 > Office: 304.292.3970 > Fax: 304.292.5070 > Email: liz(a)deckerscreek.org > Website: www.deckerscreek.org > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Deckers-Creek/155850824453758 > > A donation to Friends of Deckers Creek is an investment in your local environment AND your local economy. Help support a revitalized Deckers Creek and revitalized economy by visiting FODC’s website and clicking on the “Donate” button! >

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Monday - County-wide LSIC meeting and SRTS
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Oct '13

20 Oct '13

Dear Board, I recently found out that Monongalia County schools will conduct its annual county-wide Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) meeting from 6-8pm. Monday at the University High School auditorium. The meeting will be preceded at 5:30pm by a "Showcase of the Arts" an exhibit of artwork created by county students, and by musical selections performed by the UHS jazz band. By state law, every school in WV is required to have a LSIC. Why is this important to the Bicycle Board? Look no farther than Suncrest Middle School and the successful implementation of the bicycle rack in front of the school. Why it is true that Matt Watson was instrumental in creating a movement of change within his school, it was his father's choice to sit on the schools LSIC that enabled the deal to be closed because the LSIC had to agree to the improvement for it to become a reality. In fact the principal at Suncrest Middle School made it a point that this was a necessary process. Another example is the successful implementation of the SRTS program at Peidmont Elementary School <http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/data-central/success-stories/charleston-west-…> in Charleston, see attached photos. I will not be able to attend this Monday because I am chairing a meeting for another organization. However, this would be potentially a good networking opportunity for bicycle board members to learn more about the LSICs in our county, and how we could get more local citizens involved in joining these boards to realize SRTS initiatives. I believe this annual meeting is also required by state law to ensure productive and safe schools. I hope some Bicycle Board members can attend on such a short notice. See attached LSIC FAQ. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Sheetz & Open Streets ("Streets Alive") updates
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 17, 2013 8:59:11 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Sheetz & Open Streets ("Streets Alive") updates > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > After an extremely well-attended and expertly led meeting by Bill Reger-Nash about our Open Streets endeavor last night, I attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting with Bill Kawecki to hear information about the new Sheetz at South University & Foundry. There was little opposition to the development other than James Giuliani, who spoke eloquently and enthusiastically against it. I did speak under the assumption the development is inevitable, focusing more on what the impact will be on pedestrian flow and safety, noting (as Jimmie mentioned recently) the wonderful underpass to the trail for those afraid of the surface road traffic (which will only increase). > > The City Planner, Chris Fletcher, did speak to my concerns, noting some widening of sidewalks and refuge areas. I left at about 10:30 with the meeting still going on, and the lead engineer/permit manager from Sheetz (Robert Franks) tracked me down to ask what Sheetz could do to improve the area as he was unaware of the underpass for pedestrians and cyclists. I noted that the development in that location is unpopular so anything he could do to help their image would benefit their business. I focused on asking for signage to alert people about the alternate route, upgrading existing sidewalks on their property, and improving lighting to the underpass and in the underpass to improve safety. I hope I represented our concerns well. Mr. Franks seemed genuinely interested and he engaged Bill Kawecki in a discussion about making pedestrian improvements. I will follow-up with him as well. > > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Fwd: Continued disregard for pedestrians
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 17, 2013 8:34:23 PM EDT > To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Chris Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Continued disregard for pedestrians > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Damien, Jeff, Terry, & Chris - > Sorry, but I'm now ticked off (must have been the Sheetz BZA hearing running so late last night). What the heck is going on and who is responsible? Photos attached about 3 different incidents of sidewalks or crosswalks being blocked without any advanced warning or detour. These, plus the ill-advised placement of the fence blocking the sidewalk at the Panera construction show blatant disregard for human beings and movement through our City. I'm sick of it and want someone in the City to take charge. I greatly respect the time you put into city affairs, but our great City must stop acting like a battered spouse that keeps letting their abusive spouse return "because we need 'em"! They need us! They need our City, our people, and our money! We are a great place that has standards that will be enforced - it's time to start acting like it. > > I don't usually get this excited, but I'm sick of it! I'm ready to "divorce" my abusive spouse. > > Please note the entire Pedestrian Safety Board membership and collaborators are cc'd. I expect the development of an action plan involving all city government agencies on the steps we will all take to implement our pedestrian safety plan and the comprehensive bicycle plan, including enforcement, planning, zoning, and engineering. I hope my friends cc'd on this email agree and voice their concerns. We MUST work together NOW or this city will lose even more of its best residents. > > How many have to die or be seriously injured before we take serious, swift action? Would we have this little movement if two people were shot, beaten, or stabbed to death in Morgantown? Would nothing be done if one lane of a road were closed for months without a safe detour for vehicles? We must reverse this pervasive, pernicious disregard for pedestrians at all levels of government and among all segments of our population. > > Thank you, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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2014 legislative agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Hi Kasey, How difficult would it be to get WV Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey to issue a WV law interpretation that requires motorists to change lanes to pass bicyclists? Iowa's Attorney General did it. I will not be able to attend the Oct. 24 WVCC meeting which will discuss the 2014 legislative agenda so I'm writing this message to ask the WVCC to consider adopting Iowa's approach rather than trying to pass 4-foot or 3-foot passing legislation. Just like WV, Iowa law says that bicyclists have the same rights as the driver of a vehicle; that a motorist must pass at a safe distance and not return to the right side of the road until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle; and that bicycles are not vehicles. The Iowa Attorney General said that since bicyclists have the same rights as motorists and that motorists must change lanes to pass other vehicles, they must also change lanes to pass bicycles. For more details see http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/safepassing/ . I've attached a comparison of the relevant WV and IA laws. The fact that the Iowa driver manual instructs motorists to change lanes to pass bicyclists helps inculcate the Attorney General's interpretation. We should also consider working with WVDOT to improve the WV Driver Manual to better guide motorists on how to drive around bicyclists. Perhaps WVDOT would work with us to persuade the Attorney General? After I drafted last year's legislative agenda that included a 4-foot passing law, I obtained "The 3 ft. Law: Lessons Learned from a National Analysis of State Policies and Expert Interviews" by Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy published May 2012. (Attached) The report indicates that: • The greatest benefit of the 3-foot law is educational by increasing motorist awareness of bicyclists but the educational benefit may be short-lived. • The 3-foot law is hardly enforced if enforced at all in 20 states that have adopted it and it might be practically unenforceable. • 3-feet is insufficient when motor vehicles are traveling more than 35 mph. After reading the report, I offer the following to support requiring motorists to change lanes to pass bicycles: • Iowa did it. • Since most travel lanes in WV are not wide enough for a motor vehicle and bicycle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, motorists must encroach into the adjacent lane to pass bicyclists while allowing more than 3 or 4-feet. If they're going to encroach into the adjacent lane, why not just move into it? • Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. • While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3 or 4-feet, they can certainly accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. One caveat: on narrow two lane roads with lanes separated by a double yellow center line, I believe crossing the double yellow center line is prohibited (although everybody does it). Whether we advocate for a 3 or 4-foot passing rule or for motorists to change lanes to pass, motorists would have to be allowed to cross the double yellow line. I don't know how WV code addresses crossing the double yellow line. The Rutgers report says that Arkansas and Maine have modified their law to allow motorists to pass bicycles in no passing zones when it is safe to do so. I understand that PA who passed their 4-foot rule after the Rutgers report was published has done similarly. Finally, I would ask the WVCC to concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. For justification, I've attached again the talking points that I sent you on April 2, 2013. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue 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] No 1 Cycling City in the World
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

"Easier by bike than by car, actually" 90,000 population, inc. 50,000 students; 60% trips in city center by bike 1977 traffic circulation plan blocked motorists from city center; they must go around; only cyclists and pedestrians could go through ==> trip by car: 12 minutes; trip by bike: 2 minutes. No sprawl. Central transit stop has 5,000 indoor bike racks, no charge plus 5,000 more with fee. "On weekend, all full." Employers REQUIRED to provide secure parking, showers. Bike share system with stations at every transit stop. New residential and commercial developments extend the bicycling and pedestrian network; even building special bridges. "You're not going to get a cycling revolution by having a few 30 km narrow streets, by building just a few cycle paths or by traffic calming a few streets; you have to do everything and you have to do it everywhere" Quiet, peaceful... but also, flat. Crossings between motor traffic and bicycle traffic not shown: no crash statistics. No mention of cost but savings from not having to build more motorways is evident. Frank On Oct 15, 2013, at 4:51 PM, zhang jing wrote: > > Just excellent > > http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/i-b-i-k-e-l-o-n-d-o-n/185191/whats-i…

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Proposed Language Change to Membership Definitions
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

Hi BB! I was tasked with an action item at the September meeting to draft a broader membership definition for the board, and we did not have time to discuss the changes at the October meeting. See attached and as you review these proposed changes, keep a few things in mind: 1) I'm not sure if anything I'm proposing is against some sort of procedural rule, so don't yell at me if I did something wrong. 2) I'm not married to the proposed changes I have, just trying to spur some discussion so we can all land where we want to be. 3) The attached document shows the current language on page 1 and everything I changed I have highlighted on page 2. Page 3 shows a breakdown of our current membership for your reference. 4) Can someone tell me what we mean by 'Transit Authority' in this definition? Does that mean Mountain Line? Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Email to State Legislators
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

Hi again, I also took an item to forward along the email I drafted to the state legislators in our district to invite them to the Oct 20th ride in Charleston. Here's what I sent. Thanks! Traci ___________________________________________ Good Afternoon, I am a resident of the city of Morgantown, and I am also a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board. Last year, along with the non-profit WV Connecting Communities, our board advocated for HB 3021, which would have repealed the rule requiring bicyclists to use a side path instead of the road when a usable side path is available, and instituted a 4-foot passing rule when motorists overtake a bicyclist on the road. Another goal we have for bicycle safety that was amended out of the bill is to repeal the requirement that bicyclists ride as far to the right of the road as practicable. The bill missed the deadline to move out of the House and into the Senate, but we plan on introducing it again during the next legislative session. While certain bicycle safety measures may seem to make sense on paper, there's no better way to test what works and what doesn't than to experience riding a bicycle on the road yourself. That's why I'd like to invite you to the first ever legislative bicycle ride being hosted by WV Connecting Communities and the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycling Club on Sunday, October 20th. The ride will be a chance for you, as my elected voice in state government, to experience what it is to cycle in our beautiful state and hear from other cyclists about how bike legislation such as HB 3021 can save lives and encourage a strong cycling community. Why do we want a strong cycling community in WV? Because research shows cycling improves tourism, economic development, public health, and safety. I've attached a flier with more details for you, and I hope that you will attend. Regrettably, I will not be able to drive to Charleston that day. Sincerely, Traci Knabenshue Secretary, Morgantown Municipal Bike Board bikemorgantown.com<http://bikemorgantown.com>

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Fwd: WVCC Update
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

More info on WV Connecting Communities upcoming events. See attachments. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 9, 2013 11:11:01 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Scott Rotruck <fsrotruck(a)aol.com> > Subject: WVCC Update > > Hello WVCC interested folks and Board Members: please find attached an update on our activities. Main points: our next board meeting is Oct. 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Richwood, WV. After our meeting, for those who are interested, we will join the Create WV conference attendees at their dinner (cost $35 for dinner). Dennis and I will be going to the dinner and staying in Richwood Thursday night so we can lead the bike ride and walk on Friday afternoon. Let me know if you can join us by next Wednesday, Oct. 16th. (Create WV day rate is $135, fyi; visit their website to register) > > Also, the first annual Legislative Bike Ride hosted by WVCC and the Mountain State Wheelers is happening on Oct. 20th from 3:30 to 5 starting at the Capitol. I'm attaching the flier to this email. Please send a personal invite to any Delegate or Senator that you know. > > As you will see from the update, there are many ways to get involved in this statewide advocacy organization for cycling and pedestrian access and safety. > > Thanks, kasey > > Kasey Russell, Executive Director, WVCC >

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New MUTCD
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Bill, Damien, I've heard that WV has adopted the 2009 MUTCD. Do either of you have an official document announcing that? Today, I learned that FHWA is planning a full new edition of the MUTCD, with rulemaking anticipated for spring 2015 and publication in late 2016. If WV hasn't adopted the 2009 MUTCD yet, I can imagine with dread their using the forthcoming 2016 edition as an excuse to continue using the 2003 edition until then. If the 2009 MUTCD has been adopted, we should proceed with the Bicycle Board's 2007 recommendation (approved by the Traffic Commission, funded by the City Manager and temporarily approved by WVDOH) of Shared Lane Markings and R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. The state seems to have found adequate CMAQ money as demonstrated by the WV state transportation implementation plan amendments that we will consider at this Thursday's MPO Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting. The proposed STIP amendments for FY 2014 cost $1.6M while the SLM & R4-11 signs cost only $13K. I would propose that the Citizens Advisory Committee consider recommending including the SLM & R4-11 sign plan in the STIP amendments. One could argue that installing SLM & R4-11 signs for $13,000 could have a larger impact on congestion mitigation and air quality improvement per dollar spent than widening Chaplin Hill Rd. for $750,000. If WV doesn't intend to adopt the 2009 MUTCD, I would recommend we proceed with an experiment to do the Shared Lane Markings and R4-11 signs. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Hi Susan, The BB discussed Allstate funding at last Thursday's BB meeting. We'd still like to know how much Allstate is looking to fund and over what time period. One project whose funding could be quite flexible is electronic billboards. The attached document shows a billboard that the BB designed and has displayed. A table in the attached document describes the location of each billboard, the time it was displayed and the vendor that owns the billboard. The total cost for this campaign was approximately $13,000. That could be adjusted by varying the number of locations and the period of display. The BB would have no problem with Allstate adding their logo to the billboard. I've also attached a copy of the art that was put on the billboards. The vendors may still have the art on file. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue 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: September 30, 2013 1:00:21 PM EDT > To: Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 > > Done > > On Sep 30, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Susan Sullivan wrote: > >> Hi Frank! >> >> Could you please work in some discussion at Thursday's meeting about potential Allstate funding? >> Susan >> >> Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 >> >> From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 8:16:11 AM >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 >> >> And a fine Monday morning it is. >> >> Who all is going to be there? >> >> Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? >> So far I have- >> Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, >> lead by Traci >> >> I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go >> great w/ coffee! >> >> >> >> >

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Action Items and September Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Good Morning! Here are the action items and attached are the September minutes, reflecting changes given at last night's meeting. If I don't hear any feedback on the minutes after a few days, I will send them to the city to add to its website. Traci 223. Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB Damien 224. Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci Damien 230. Talk to Fred about BFC sign Damien 235. Pull counts from his counters and send to BB Jing 236. Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts Traci 239. Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU Frank 245. Send Law & Order article out as a pdf as the web link is dead Chip 246. Downsize the 5x7 BFB sticker and send us a photo of it on a door Derek 247. Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he needs any changes to the bike parking map Traci, Chip, Derek 248. Look at the 'Find It, Fund It Table' TA chart given at the MAP 21 meeting and compare it to projects in the bike plan to find intersections that may be viable for the DOH 'Intent to Apply' Frank 249. Scan the 'Find It, Fund It Table' and send to BB Damien, Chip 250. Email the traffic count numbers to Emily, Email bike sales data to Emily by Wed, Oct 9th at noon Traci 251. Send verbiage of her email invitation to legislators for the Oct 20th bike ride to the rest of the BB Frank 252. Send his Safe Routes to Schools presentation to the BB Thanks! Traci

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Last night's action items
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Here's the Find it Fund it table on the Advocacy Advance website: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/site_images/content/Find_It_Fund_It_chart.pdf

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Last night's action items
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Action items that I took from last night's BB: 1. Send pdf to BB of Law and Order article "Enforcing Bicycle Law". See attached. 2. Scan and send Find It Fund It matrix to BB. See attached. 3. Send Green Team presentation to BB. It's too big to attach so please download it from https://www.dropbox.com/s/i90rbd4j7b2zg94/SRTStoGreenTeam.pdf . Please note that this presentation was designed to facilitate dialog, not to be a one-way proselytism. You may have to discuss it with me to get the gist of some of the slides. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Iowa requires change lane to pass
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Iowa, one of the few states that does not have a requirement that cyclists ride as far to the right as practicable now requires motorists to change lanes to pass. The Iowa Attorney General has issued an opinion (binding on all county attorneys in the state, and law enforcement as well), that the Iowa Code requires vehicles passing bicyclists to give them the whole lane. The background to this opinion... The Iowa Code spells out what constitutes safe passing when vehicles on public roads pass other vehicles (321.299). Although most people believe that a bicycle is a vehicle, in Iowa this is not the case. Anything that is human-powered cannot, by the definitions in the Iowa Code, be a vehicle. Bicycles are defined as 'devices'. Because of that definition (321.1, 40c), some county attorneys have concluded that bicycles are not vehicles, and therefore, the vehicles that pass them do not have to conform to the Code, which says that when passing you have to give the vehicle you're passing the whole lane (that's obvious for a car passing a car or truck, but it's also what's required when a car passes a motorcycle). Based on this interpretation, in some counties a vehicle can pass close to a bicycle and not be cited. That interpretation is now invalid. The State Attorney has ruled that because bicyclists have "all the rights and duties...applicable to the driver of a vehicle..." (321.213, 2), then the rules of 321 apply to them as well, which includes the rule of passing and giving the device/vehicle being passed the whole lane. Mark Wyatt, Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, has told the Coalition's membership that county attorneys have just received a training notification regarding this opinion, and that subsequently we expect the passing law will be enforced state-wide. There is also buy-in from law enforcement. Already, the Iowa DOT Drivers Manual has been modified to read: "Give bicycle riders the room they deserve and need for safety. When passing a bicycle rider, pass as if the cyclist were a vehicle and move into the other lane." Many states have a 3-foot passing law. Iowa's law is now bigger than that, cyclists there have the full lane. This came about, in part, by the work of Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Consider joining: http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/ If we could move our mountains to Iowa, I might move there:) Frank

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Fwd: WV Connecting Communities Update
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Please read Kasey's message below and the attachments. Dennis Strawn's membership letter provides a good concise summary of WVCC's genesis and current status. Kasey's also asking us to invite our state senators and representatives to join the legislative bike ride in Charleston Sunday Oct. 20th 3:30-5:00 pm. It would be good if the senators and representatives were accompanied by competent cyclists who understood and could persuade them to enact the WVCC legislative agenda (repeal FTR & MSP, pass 4-foot passing bill). Do you know who are our state senators and representatives? Will you invite them to the ride and go ride with them? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 2, 2013 10:40:39 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WV Connecting Communities Update > > Please find attached three documents: first, a letter from Dennis Strawn, President of the Board, WVCC; second, our most recent membership form; third, the Legislative Bike Ride Invite. > > Action items: Join WVCC!! You can now visit our website, www.wvconnectingcommunities.com and donate via PayPal or credit card. > > Send me events/projects/cool things concerning walking and cycling in your part of the state so we can include them on the WVCC site. > > Send a personal note with the Legislative Bike Ride invite to your Delegate and Senator. Join them on the bike ride on Oct. 20th if you would like. If you plan to join us, please let me know. > > Thanks for your time, attention and action! > Kasey

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BB Report to TC tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

May I have your concurrence to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight? (Sorry I didn't get it done sooner!) Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB Report to TC tonight
by Chip Wamsley 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Looks complete Frank, Thanks. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 10/2/2013 6:07:17 AM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] BB Report to TC tonight May I have your concurrence to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight? (Sorry I didn't get it done sooner!) Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Regional Bike Plan
by BikeMorgantown 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Anybody want to help Lauren? (Please cc me if you contact her so I'll know this is being addressed.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Lauren Caccamo <lcaccamo(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Date: October 1, 2013 8:50:58 AM EDT > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Regional Bike Plan > > Hello, > > My name is Lauren, and I am a journalism student here at WVU. It is my job this semester to cover parking and transportation in Morgantown, and recently I became aware of the Regional Bike Plan the city is currently designing. I was hoping I could speak to somebody on your board to hear information about the project, the project's goals, and more about the citizen-based participatory planning process. If there is any person you could point me in the direction to, that would be greatly appreciated. > > Hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for your time. > -Lauren Caccamo

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Re: [Bikeboard] Evansdale Neighborhood urges council to postpone vote to annul roadway, alley and realignment of segment, or vote no
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Hi Bill, Thanks for sharing. In the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan unanimously adopted by the City Council May 2012, Engineering Action 15: "Conduct a comprehensive traffic flow and redesign study of the Sunnyside, Wiles Hill and Evansdale areas to minimize the difficulty and perceived risk of bicycle travel between WVU campuses" covers this. Had there been serious attention to implementing the Bicycle Plan, we could already be addressing the situation raised by Ms. McDonald. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 30, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Bill wrote: > FYI > > From: "Suzanne McDonald" <suzmcd(a)frontier.com> > To: citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward3@cityofmorgantown.org,citycouncilward2@cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward5@cityofmorgantown.org,citycouncilward7@cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "Petros Bill" <bkpetros(a)yahoo.com>, "Beth Royall" <bethroyall(a)gmail.com>, "Panaccione Nicole" <npanac(a)gmail.com>, "Suzanne McDonald" <suzmcd(a)frontier.com> > Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 10:01:24 PM > Subject: Evansdale Neighborhood urges council to postpone vote to annul roadway, alley and realignment of segment, or vote no > > Morgantown City Council, > > Evansdale residents are concerned about the traffic and pedestrian plans for the new student dorms that WVU is building on the north east side of University Avenue. The proposed development will house nearly as many students as the massive tower complex already on Evansdale. Neighbors are afraid that the new development will add to the serious traffic and pedestrian safety problem that already exists in that area on University Avenue. > > Evansdale residents would like council to postpone the final vote to realign and annul roadways within the footprint of the new development until WVU works together with council to provide a study on the traffic and pedestrian impacts of 1,500 additional students crossing University at least twice a day. It is our hope that WVU would then work together with the city to develop traffic and pedestrian plans for the proposed development. In the past WVU has released plans in bits and pieces of new developments without a big picture view of impacts on traffic and pedestrian safety on streets and sidewalks just off campus. The new development is just too large to proceed in this piecemeal process. > > This scale is unacceptable without a plan with the city to route the added traffic in a way that doesn't harm adjacent neighborhoods. > > The Evansdale neighbors suggests that council insist that any new traffic should be routed through the old Medical Center Drive, which should be open again to through traffic. The WVU development needs to route traffic that way and not out Oakland Avenue. In addition, the future closure of Evansdale Drive from the tennis courts to the CAC will add more traffic to 8th street and University. We need WVU to work together with city on traffic and pedestrian safety for Evansdale along University and Patterson before the annulment of roadways for the colossal development of 1500 beds goes any further. > > Attached is a map on which I have highlighted Medical Center Drive and the small segment of Country Club Drive which will need to be used to access the Evansdale Drive/old Medical Center Drive. > > Below the map is a photo the intersection of Country Club Drive with Oakland and you can see that right beside the prt tracks Medical Center Drive which intersects University Drive, and there is already a traffic light there. You can also see where WVU is now using part of that city street (Medical Center Drive) that was closed to through-traffic as paid parking. > > If WVU cannot work with the city to develop a traffic and pedestrian plan for this specific development that is compatible to the Evandale neighborhood, existing businesses, traffic flow and pedestrian safety then perhaps the city should retain the roadways as they are, including alleys and the development should just be on a smaller scale. Please vote 'no' or postpone. > > Sincerely, > Suzanne McDonald > President, Evansdale Neighborhood Association > > 1. Highlighted Evansdale Drive (Medical Center Drive) and small segment of Country Club Drive > <Medical Center Drive.tiff> > > Close up of Intersection of Country Club Drive and Medical Center Drive. > <country club drive.tiff>

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Fwd: WVU Construction & Police enforcement to be discussed Wed!!!
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

FYI about this Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: September 30, 2013 11:06:51 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bobbi Sykes <rsykes(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Cc: kellygurka(a)gmail.com, Matthew Gurka <matthewgurka(a)gmail.com>, Mary Gainer <marygainer(a)yahoo.com>, Peter Wentzel <wentzelp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVU Construction & Police enforcement to be discussed Wed!!! > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find attached this Wednesday's Traffic Commission agenda. There are two items of critical importance to the Pedestrian Safety Board: 1) an update from WVU Construction; and 2) speeding/pedestrian behavior & enforcement. > > I strongly encourage you all to attend and briefly talk about your specific concerns/observations/reasons for interest in the issue. I may stir the pot a bit, but work toward a plan of action of course. We start at 6:30 at City Council chambers on Spruce Street. > > Mike B, Regina, and/or Jan - want to speak about the Willey Street temporary sidewalk closure and ADA issues during public comments at the beginning of the meeting? > Maria - want to send any students to remind folks about some key highlights from their study that may inform enforcement? > Kelly, Matt, Peter, Mary - want to reinforce the powerful message you presented at last month's meeting? > > It's time to speak much more often and much more loudly. Lives are at stake. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Chip Wamsley 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

I agree with Frank's list and will be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 9/30/2013 12:00:16 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 I plan to attend. Following are topics that I would like to suggest for the agenda in addition to those items that I suppose will be addressed when we review the action items and on-going projects. 1. Dry run of Oct. 29 presentation to CC COW. Desired outcome: ideas for improving the 5-minute presentation. 2. How has BB's work increased bicycle use and how implementing the Bicycle Plan will increase bicycle use (continued from last meeting). Desired outcome: content that shows that we're increasing bicycle use. 3. Allstate funding opportunity. Desired outcome: committee formed to draft proposal(s) 4. Sun. Oct. 20th ride with legislators in Charleston. Desired outcome: BB members participate and show legislators why WVCC wants to repeal FTR and MSP and add 4-foot passing law. 5. Thu. Oct. 24th WVCC Board of Directors meeting in Richwood. Desired outcome: BB members participate and enable WVCC BOD members and lobbyist (Gary Zuckett) to update legislative agenda for 2014. 6. Sep. 19 BikePgh ProWalk/Pro Bike conference (Chip, Jonathan, Christiaan and Jenny went). Desired outcome: actions that we can take to be more effective 7. Sep. 19 presentation to Morgantown Green Team. Desired outcome: understanding what will happen next. 8. Sep. 26 Roadway Safety Audit webinar. Who participated in it? How was it? Desired outcome: plan to conduct RSAs here. 9. Sep. 18 presentation to Region VI Planning and Development Council. Desired outcome: plan to collaborate to obtain grants. Frank On Sep 30, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > And a fine Monday morning it is. > > Who all is going to be there? > > Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? > So far I have- > Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, > lead by Traci > > I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go > great w/ coffee! > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Gunnar Shogren 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

And a fine Monday morning it is. Who all is going to be there? Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? So far I have- Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, lead by Traci I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go great w/ coffee!

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Campus cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

This UC Davis cycling education video is entertaining enough (at least for me) to pop a beer and watch after your ride tonight: http://vimeo.com/75059452 . I especially got a kick out of the roundabout at 9:00 minutes in. Would be cool to put on Morgantown public access TV to educate residents how to use a roundabout. It was also fun to see how a bicycle friendly campus works. Frank

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Action Items and Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Hi All, Action items are here and the minutes from September 5th are attached. As I was quite late this last meeting, my minutes suffered a bit. Can you help me fill in the correct information where I have highlighted information? (Thanks in advance.) Chip, Frank, Gunnar 216. reconvene parking committee to place remaining bike loop Gunnar 222. Add 'Broadening Bike Board Positions' to September agenda Traci 223. Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB Damien 224. Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci Frank 229. Find sharrow data and send to Jing and Damien Damien 230. Talk to Fred about BFC sign Chip 231. Supply signs for BFB Chip 232. Add web address to the BFB sticker and send to BB Frank 233. Send Chip the code for the Bike PGH conference Frank 234. Send reminder email about MAP 21 event and who is going Damien 235. Pull counts from his counters and send to BB Jing 236. Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts Frank 237. Ask Tom Arnold if he measures the use of the racks on parking meters Traci 238. Will modify the wording of membership definitions to broaden it and share with BB Traci 239. Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU Frank, Traci, Gunnar 240. Get the unused bike rack by rail trail near the Shell station downtown and donate to South Middle Gunnar 241. Contact Derek to get his parking map for Jing Damien 242. Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he has the parking map as well Traci 243. Send Jing the WVU bike parking map Frank 242. Email the Connecting Communities info to the BB See you next week! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Action Items and what-not
by Gunnar Shogren 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Good fine Fall day all! Traci did you ever send out the Action Items after the September meeting? Anyone have an update on how our friend Marilyn is doing? Sure is nice out. #brrr

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Fwd: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

This was the source of our education grant, our only grant so far. We should apply. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: September 23, 2013, 12:37:03 PM EDT > To: <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net> > Subject: FW: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process > > For your information if you did not receive the email below. > > Subject: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process > Importance: High > > Everyone – > > This email is to announce the opening of the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) non-traditional grant application process for FY 2014. Intent-to-Apply/Applications will be accepted for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) (formerly the Transportation Enhancement [TE]) and Recreational Trails Programs (RTP) through the on-line application process. As many of you are aware, the Safe Routes to Schools program was discontinued under the new federal transportation bill, MAP-21, but those types of projects are now eligible under the TA program. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the eligible categories of the TA program (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/tap.cfm), as they differ from the Transportation Enhancement eligible categories. > > The on-line application process is now accessible for new and returning applicants. The dates of the application process are: > > September 9, 2013 – Official opening of the application system > December 13, 2013 – Last day to submit an Intent-to-Apply > March14, 2014 – Last day to submit an application > > The most important changes in the programs concern the use of consultant architect/engineering services. In reaction to the Federal Highway Administration’s concern about proper consultant selection procedures, the WVDOH has advertised and selected consulting firms to be utilized on non-tradition grant program projects. Using these firms already selected by the WVDOH will take the burden off of sponsors for compliance with the competitive selection process. While there are provisions for the utilization of Force Account engineering services and, in select cases, of the sponsors going through the competitive selection process on their own, the expectation will be that a sponsor needing engineering services will be required to use an engineering firm from the WVDOH listing. > > In addition, the sponsor will be required to supply the twenty percent (20%) cash match for the engineer expenses anticipated from the project. For example, let’s say the total project costs are $100,000. The fee for design and construction oversight is $20,000. The sponsor will be required to submit $4,000 in cash as the 80/20 match for the engineering ($16,000+$4,000=$20,000) whether they choose the cash match option for the construction expenses or not. The reason for this is the consultant, though expected to work with the sponsor, is under contract to and will bill the WVDOH. The WVDOH will pay the consultant out of the grant project funding and will need the 20% match for the engineering on-hand to fully pay the consultant’s fees. > > Please be aware that this is a key element of the process – if your project needs consultant services, the inability to match engineering costs with cash may result in the ineligibility of your FY2014 application or cancellation of a awarded project using FY2014 funding. > > FY 2014 is the first year that the use of the on-call consultants will be required. However, as many of you know from FY2012 scope of work meetings, the on-calls are available and encouraged for sponsor’s usage for FY2012/2013 (and earlier projects if relevant), but they are not required. However, the cash match requirement will apply if the sponsor selects to use the on-call consultants on a pre-2014 project. > > On projects that use Force Account or Youth Corps labor, be aware that a new process is in place where the sponsor must complete a justification, including calculations, that the Force Account/Youth Corp provides a clear cost effective advantage to the project. Forms for developing this justification are available from the WVDOH. > > If you have questions concerning the application process, please contact Rhonda Banks at (304) 558-9606 or Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov. If you have any question about the usage of on-call consultants, you may contact me at (304) 558-9615 or Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov. > > > William C. Robinson > Grant Administration Unit Leader > State Trail Coordinator > Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board > > Grant Administration Unit > Planning Section > Program Planning and Administration Division > Division of Highways > West Virginia Department of Transportation > 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East > Building 5, Room 863 > Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 > (304)558-9615 (304) 558-3783 (fax) > bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov > "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - > I took the one less traveled by, > And that has made all the difference." > - Robert Frost > > > Rhonda C. Banks > Ms. Rhonda C. Banks > Project Manager - Community Development Specialist II > WV Dept. of Transportation > Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > Grants Administration Unit > Building 5, Room 863 > 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East > Charleston, WV 25305 > Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov > Phone: (304) 558-9606 > Fax: (304) 558-3783 > >

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Bicycle counter
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Iteris enhanced its entire Vantage video detection product line with the SmartCycle™ algorithm in January of this year. This game-changing innovation for bicycle detection (and, yes, counting) differentially detects bicycles apart from all other vehicles approaching the intersection (or, in the case of a dedicated bike path, approaching the sensor). Since the detection is visual, it detects carbon fiber bikes just the same as the "old" bikes that the rest of us use (ha!). If you have a signalized intersection anywhere along the route where you want to count bicycles, installing any one of the Vantage family of video detection systems at that intersection will give you the capability to count bicycles as a secondary benefit of the system. Of course, the primary benefit is safety - the ability to have one or more separate phase call outputs (extend-time if needed to give a last-car-passage type of result) issued by the Vantage detector when it detects a bicycle. Also, the bicycle detection zone (or zones) can be placed anywhere on the approach; bikes no longer need to be corralled into a "special" spot or a special lane. Check the SmartCycle webpage athttp://www.iteris.com/products/processors/smartcycle for more details and FAQs. Claremont, CA is one of our early adopters that now has dozens of intersections equipped with SmartCycle. You could probably reach out to them for operational feedback. ------------------------------------------- Glenn Grayson P.E. Mktg Mgr - ITS Applications Iteris, Inc. ... see our website for SmartCycle, the game-changer for bicycle detection Las Vegas NV geg(a)iteris.com LinkedIn =www.linkedin.com/company/iteris-inc. Twitter = @Iteris (https://twitter.com/Iteris) YouTube = Iteris Transportation Management Solutions (https://www.youtube.com/user/IterisSolutions) Facebook = Iteris Transportation Management Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iteris-Transportation-Management-Solutions/2… ------------------------------------------- Iteris | Products www.iteris.com Cyclists are becoming more prevalent across the country and extra phase time is needed to allow them...

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Dear BB members, I highly encourage you to attend this webinar next Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. In it you will learn the FHWA's method for assessing roadways and other bicycle facilities for safety. Most of the BB's work involves us assessing roadway and other facility safety for bicyclists. This webinar can increase our competence at that. I have registered for it but when it is being conducted, I will be in the Navigating MAP-21 workshop in Charleston. I have missed previous webinars and watched the recordings later but they're not as good. So, I hope some of you will attend and tell us what you learned from it. I found this: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa12018/ which is a comprehensive and excellent report on Roadway Safety Audits. It could be a valuable read-ahead for the webinar. As I agreed at our last BB meeting, I delivered a presentation on Safe Routes to School to the Green Team last Thursday. You can see the presentation at https://www.dropbox.com/s/i90rbd4j7b2zg94/SRTStoGreenTeam.pdf . I also recommended to the Green Team that they learn how to do roadway safety audits. The RSA webinar offers an opportunity for the BB and Green Team to gain competence together and to collaborate efficiently and effectively to achieve Safe Routes to School. Looks like a week of beautiful weather coming up so maybe you'll tire yourself out riding and need some recovery that attending the webinar can provide:) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: September 17, 2013 1:49:33 PM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-6ae82389fa-d07fa7ea7a-5474(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > Sept. 17, 2013 > > Free Webinar on Conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is pleased to announce the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Bicycle RSA: How to Counduct Road Safety Audits and How to Use Them to Promote Bicyclist Safety > Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/513101490. > > This presentation will cover consideration of bicyclists in the Road Safety Audit process and review some successful applications of this process that lead to improved conditions for cyclists. > > An RSA is a formal safety examination of an existing or future roadway or off-road facility and is conducted by an independent, experienced, multidisciplinary team. The presentation will describe the content of the Federal Highway Administration's Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists, which provide transportation agencies and RSA teams with a better understanding of the safety of cyclists in the transportation system when conducting an RSA. > > These guidelines present the RSA team with an overview of basic principles of the safety of cyclists and potential issues affecting cyclists. They also provide information on how to conduct an RSA and effectively assess the safety of cyclists. Prompt lists describe safety considerations when conducting a cyclist-specific RSA. These guidelines will help RSA teams evaluate and suggest a multimodal approach to safety by improving the safety of cyclists and all roadway users. > > Speakers include Dan Nabors, PE, a senior transportation engineer at VHB, and Bill Desantis, PE, corporate director for bicycle transportation planning and design at VHB. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. > > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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revised bike friendly business door sign with website
by Chip Wamsley 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Here is the new proof of the bicycle friendly business sticker we chose with the addition of the bicycle board web url, superimposed on the right side of the M. The stickers will be roughly 5x7". Any comments? Chip

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Fwd: October TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Please reply by Friday with any items you'd like considered by the Traffic Commission. I'd like to see a on what has been done or is being done to apprehend the motorist that struck a cyclist at the Deckers Creek crossing of Carnegie St in June. I'd also like a report on the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane. At the last TC meeting, I suggested that the TC discuss reorganizing and refocussing so that it actually accomplishes something. A substantive discussion ensued and Chairman Nutter said we would continue the discussion at the October meeting so I will also remind Damien that that should be on the agenda. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 18, 2013 1:48:12 PM EDT > To: micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: October TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me and Chairman Nutter any items you would like to discuss at next months meeting by the end of the week so that we can begin to work on the agenda. Thank you. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: Traffic Commission question
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

FYI. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 18, 2013 11:45:18 AM EDT > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, <micynster(a)gmail.com>, <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Julie Thalman" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Traffic Commission question > > Jeff: > just following up from our last meeting, September. TC asked what is happening on the Bike Lane for Mon Blvd. The answer seems to be that it has been stuck in City Hall for a couple of years! > > I believe this passed Traffic Commission in about 2009, was passed by council, was approved by DoH, was funded by DoH and City. Meetings with DoH were completed maybe in 2011 that ended awaiting the City to finish an agreement with WVU on operation of the lane during basketball games. WVU has agreed in writing several times as I recall but the City apparently has not completed its part of the plan and submitted it to DoH. I think, the City agreed to do the signage for the lane but it has never happened. > > Can we get this off of someone's desk and get it moving? > > Last Fall we were told OK but "it is now too late in the year to do it." > > It is now a year later and agreement is still not done and sent to DoH and the signage has not been installed. > > Please? > > thanks... > Roy Nutter > Chair, Morgantown Traffic Commission > > > > Roy S Nutter, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. > West Virginia University > Dept of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering > POB 6109 > Morgantown, WV 26506-6109 > Tel: 304-293-9131 > Fax: 304-293-8602 > > >

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Changelab Report on Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities
by Emily Vasile 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Hello Bike Board, Thought you all would appreciate this report, Getting the Wheels Rolling: A Guide to Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities<http://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Getting_the_Wheels_Rollin…>. Check out the infographic on pp. 14-15, really puts things in perspective. The resources at the end offer support for things we already have in the bike plan and the need for more data, policy ideas, etc. I haven't taken a super close look but plan to. Emily

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Fwd: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

As I said in the message that I sent you last Friday after our BB meeting, > We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. > > AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. If I weren't having oral surgery that day, and if I weren't making a SRTS presentation to the Green Team that evening, I'd definitely go. It's free. There will be great free food and a nice ride at the end and attending gets you into the international conference next year. Who's going? Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 12, 2013 4:59:02 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Don't Miss Out - Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > We still have room for you to join the over 200 senior representatives of close to 150 jurisdictions, departments, companies, and organizations with a stake in active transportation signed up for the Pro Walk/Pro Place/Pro Place 2013, Moving People Forward Summit. It’s free and it’s next Thursday, September 19 at Carnegie Mellon University. > > It will be a true summit, a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to improve walking, biking, and public places in the Pittsburgh region. It’s a meeting of people like you who make things happen! But you must register now. > > The nationally renowned, Founder of Streetsblog, Mark Gorton, will keynote. The speaker roster of includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, Director for Health Sciences Diversity,U of Pittsburgh > Scott Bricker, Executive Director, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, President, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, VP for Strategic Engagement, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, President, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Senior Director, Transportation Initiatives, Project for Public Spaces > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops (space limited in some sessions). > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Limited time remains, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013D when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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Green Night flyer
by Barbara 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hi all, The flyer for the Sept 19 Green Night is attached. Please send to people or groups who might be interested, and post on bulliten boards. Thank you! Barbara Walker 304-614-8050

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Wheelbases
by Gunnar Shogren 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Good day. Wheelbases of various 2 wheeled vehicles I have- 35-37" Most BMX 20" bikes 40" Most CX & Rd bikes 44" 26" cruiser 42-45" 29er MTBs 40" Honda Trail 70 (probably similar size to small scooter and/or mopeds) 50" Honda Trail 90 52" Honda CB200, small street bike 52" Yamaha RD400, street bike 57" Yamaha IT175, dirt bike 58" Suzuki DRZ250, dirt bike Hope this is useful to someone.

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Fwd: September 19: Green Night at the Library:
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Here's the info on the Green Team's Safe Routes to School meeting that Barbara Walker described at last week's BB meeting. I hope many BB members will attend because, as we learned in last week's SRTS webinar http://tinyurl.com/nuoably and as Matt Watson clearly demonstrated to us, engaging the middle school students with their parents' support will get SRTS done. At this 9/17 meeting, we will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Green Team and the Pedestrian Safety Board to understand and leverage each other's plans and ideas and increase our momentum to accomplish our SRTS plan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net> > Date: September 8, 2013 6:35:53 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, carney(a)netl.doe.gov, mchrist(a)labs.net, Stanley Cohen <scohen(a)wvu.edu>, crossnyc(a)hotmail.com, Susanchris(a)frontier.com, mary ann emery <maryannemery(a)hotmail.com>, jwf24(a)cornell.edu, kfurbee(a)yahoo.com, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, rosesbloom92(a)gmail.com, squeakums9(a)yahoo.com, kjkauffmanwv(a)hotmail.com, Caroline Keicher <caroline.keicher(a)gmail.com>, Jane.Lefevre(a)mail.wvu.edu, garthlinknley(a)yahoo.com, reilram(a)frontier.com, cedar12(a)live.com, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.com, pegreesewv(a)gmail.com, PattySlagel(a)yahoo.com, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, gcj2011(a)yahoo.com, annette.tanner(a)gmail.com, liz_wiles(a)comcast.net, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, brian(a)mtvsolar.com, Amanda.Griffith(a)mail.wvu.edu, ahi(a)arthurdaleheritage.org, admin(a)accawv.org, mwise(a)boparc.org, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, Brooke Oneil <boneil(a)boparc.org>, mail(a)chestnutridgepark.com, ranger_bmiller(a)yahoo.com, Bill Wonderlin <bill.wonderlin(a)gmail.com>, pjhunt(a)xemaps.com, adamzapple88(a)gmail.com, duane330(a)aol.com, achester(a)wvu.edu, donnaweems(a)rocketmail.com, kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com, Elizabeth Wiles <Liz(a)deckerscreek.org>, Martin Christ <Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org>, Doug(a)DeckersCreek.org, Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>, bpenn(a)citynet.net, crervin(a)assessor.state.wv.us, flipster54(a)comcast.net, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, tmski44(a)aol.com, kaybeamer1(a)aol.com, MNCoordinator(a)wvdnr.gov, jmaple moncoswa <jmaple.moncoswa(a)gmail.com>, moncountyswa(a)gmail.com, cliff.harvey(a)mail.wvu.edu, Lisa Lagana <lisa.lagana2(a)gmail.com>, mmaupin(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu, baustin(a)moncpc.org, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, freesource(a)cheat.org, edfrohnae(a)aol.com, john.snodgrass(a)comcast.net, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Terry Bronson <bronsonwv(a)GMAIL.COM>, LeJay Graffious <lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com>, solcott(a)frontiernet.net, Vicky Shears <vshears(a)comcast.net>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, info(a)positivespin.org, info(a)prickettsfort.org, director(a)prickettsfort.org, bpallay(a)comcast.net, wallace.venable(a)mail.wvu.edu, david.weaver(a)aecom.com, frankjernejcic(a)wvdnr.gov, dcsoinks(a)comcast.net, Anne Cumming <anne.cumming.fs(a)gmail.com>, Victoria D -FS Evans <vevans(a)fs.fed.us>, sclark03(a)fs.fed.us, george(a)wvbg.org, Erin.M.Riebe(a)wv.gov, Dave.Saville(a)mail.wvu.edu, patrick.kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu, raptor(a)wvrrc.org, Mary Davis <mdavis(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu>, troutguy2(a)frontier.com, Michael.costello(a)wvwild.org, Jonathan Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu>, Doug Arbogast <doug(a)travelgreenappalachia.com>, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.co, suzmcd(a)frontier.com, wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com, Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu, harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com, South Park Association of Neighbors <spanwv(a)yahoo.com>, SuncrestNA(a)gmail.com, president(a)wileshill-highlandpark.org, hartmand(a)comcast.net, devineconstllc(a)gmail.com > Subject: September 19: Green Night at the Library: > > The Morgantown Municipal Green Team announces the first in its 2013-14 series of Green Nights at the Library in the following news release and attached flyer suitable for posting. We appreciate your publicizing this event on Thursday, September 19. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > From: The Morgantown Municipal GreenTeam > For immediate release > Uphill Both Ways? Safe and Sustainable Student Transportation for Morgantown > A Green Night at the Library, 9/19/13 at the Morgantown Public Library > Tired of sitting in the car-rider line to drop off your child at school? Concerned about the environmental impact of traffic congestion in Morgantown? Or maybe wishing you could do something about the childhood obesity rate in our community? Remember how kids used to get to school? Come to the library on Thursday, September 19, 6:00–7:30 pm for a conversation about how Morgantown students get to and from school. > This month’s Green Night at the Library will address the issue of reducing the environmental and health impacts of student transportation. The event is the first in a fall series of presentations and workshops sponsored by the Morgantown Municipal Green Team at the downtown public library. The Green Team advises the City of Morgantown on matters relating to sustainability in public policy, planning, education, departmental management, development, and environmental and energy-related issues. > Studies have shown that kids who walk or bike to school perform better in school. Getting more kids walking and biking to school will help address a significant community health issue: West Virginia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the country. Creating routes so more students can safely walk or bike to school will reduce traffic congestion and reduce the number of cars idling in lines. > At the September event, representatives from the Pedestrian Safety Board (www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-board) and the Bike Board (bikemorgantown.com) will speak about how the Pedestrian Safety Plan and the Bike Plan, approved by the City Council, will encourage and enable safe walking and biking to Morgantown schools. We’ll discuss what has been done, what is planned, next steps, and opportunities for citizen involvement. > Everyone is welcome to come and learn about the current state of school transportation in Morgantown and the vision for supporting student-powered transport. Students who would like to walk or bike to school are especially encouraged to attend. > The Green Team has planned two other fall workshops: On Saturday, October 12, the Tree Board will hold a Green Morning on native tree selection, pruning, and care as part of Morgantown’s celebration of Arbor Day and the Year of the Tree. On Thursday, November 14, Jeff Simcoe of Downstream Strategies and others will discuss the city-sponsored study to establish a baseline of city carbon emissions to enable the community to find ways to lower its energy use. > The downtown public library is located at 373 Spruce Street. Parking is available across the street and a nearby parking structure. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > Thank you, > > Pamela S. Cubberly > Cubberly & Associates > 703-218-5417 (tel) > 703-463-7643 (cell) > Pamela(a)Cubberly.net > LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cubberly > Skype: pam.cubberly

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Fwd: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more!
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Lots of fun stuff at Carnegie Science Center. Begin forwarded message: > From: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > Date: September 7, 2013 7:00:46 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more! > Reply-To: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > > Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. > > > > Panera Bread Family Health Expo and Bike Ride > Sept. 14 & 15 > Last chance to register for the Panera Bread Family Bike Ride (on Sept. 14 only)! And don't miss the Expo (all day Sept. 14 & 15), with more than two dozen vendors, health screenings, even yoga for kids! > > Sponsored by: > > > > > BMX Show > Oct. 5 > Experience a BMX Box Jump show featuring stunts that include 360s, tailwhips, backflip variations, and even front flips! > > > > > Café Sci > Sept. 9 > Dr. Illah Reza Nourbakhsh, director of the Community Robotics, Education, and Technology Empowerment (CREATE) lab, will discuss his new book Robot Futures. > > > > > SkyWatch Stargazing > Beginning Sept. 6 > SkyWatch is FREE on the same evening when you purchase a laser show or Omnimax ticket. SkyWatch tickets sold separately are $2. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > BIKES Food Drive > Sept. 9 – Oct. 4 > In celebration of National Hunger Action Month, 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA are partnering with Carnegie Science Center and Dollar Bank to collect food donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as part of a Bike to Feed Families event. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > 21+ Starry Nights > Oct. 4 > Join us for no-kids nights to explore exhibits, participate in science demos, listen to live music, enjoy a cash bar, and experience the Science Center in an adults-only atmosphere! > > > > > Munchkin Mondays > Select Mondays through October > Packed with themed activities, Munchkin Mondays feature story time, sing-alongs, make-and-takes, and theater shows for pint-sized visitors! > > > > > Special "Undaunted" Screenings > First Saturday of every month > See Dan Handley's hour-long documentary, "Undaunted: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory," at the Buhl Planetarium. > > > > > Book your holiday party! > Our North Shore location offers magnificent city views, convenient parking, awesome exhibits, and cool ideas for truly original events. > > > > > 3-2-1 Ride > Oct. 13 > Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to experience Pittsburgh's beautiful bike trails and scenic routes. All rides will start and end at the Science Center and will offer family-friendly activities, along with music, refreshments, and more! > > > Special Hours & Closings > Carnegie Science Center is closed Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 20. > > Miniature Railroad & Village closes on Sept. 30 and reopens Nov. 29. > > > Special Offers & Discounts > > BIKES Food Drive Discount > Sept. 28 > Carnegie Science Center will offer a $2 off general admission discount to each person bringing a food donation for the BIKES Food Drive. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > Lincoln Test Drive > Oct. 5 from 10 am – 5 pm > Get behind the wheel! Lincoln will make a contribution to Carnegie Science Center for every test drive. > > > > Copyright 2013 Carnegie Science Center. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy > One Allegheny Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | 412.237.3400 > > > Privacy policy | Change email preferences | Unsubscribe from Carnegie Museums email >

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Fwd: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send the BB info on the 9/19 Greater Pgh Active Transportation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. See http://pwpb2013.eventbrite.com/ for more detailed info. We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. I think anyone could use the invitation code, MOVE20123C to register. I can't go but I'd love to. I'd especially like to join the after workshop ride! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 3, 2013 4:43:29 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 – Register before it's too late > We are three weeks away from Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 - Moving Pittsburgh Forward– September 19th, at Carnegie Mellon University. This free, invitation only, active transportation summit will be a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to action. Join us as we plan for more and better walking, biking, and places in the Pittsburgh region. > > Our keynote speaker Mark Gorton, Founder of Streetsblog will inspire you. The speaker roster of regional and national leaders includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, U of Pittsburgh, Office of Health Sciences Diversity > Scott Bricker, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Project for Public Spaces > > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops. > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Space is limited, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013C when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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WVCC plans
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you WV Connecting Communities status and plans. Please see message below from Kasey Russell, WVCC Executive Director. Upcoming WVCC activities: Sep. 26: MAP-21 funding workshop in Charleston presented by Advocacy Advance Oct. 20: ride with key WV legislators in Charleston Oct. 24: WVCC board meeting 4 pm in Richwood with bike ride the following day. I have also attached the "Call for Membership" letter mentioned below and a document describing membership levels. (WVVCC hasn't sent these out yet because they're working on enabling on-line joining and paying.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: September 2, 2013 11:05:31 AM EDT > To: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: update > > WV Connecting Communities > Membership Drive and more, Fall 2013 > > Membership Drive: Last week I met with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Membership Chair. Dr. Gupta and I mostly brainstormed on potential targets here in Charleston. I am hoping that each of you can review this list and pick 5-10 entities in your community that are likely WVCC members. The plan is for each board member (or anyone interested in helping us grow) to make the initial contact and arrange a meeting. I will travel to you and we will attend the meetings together. > > Here are some potential “targets”: bike shops, hospitals, banks, law firms (especially ones that are known to represent cyclists), hotels and bed and breakfasts, and restaurants (on rails-trails, etc.). > We also would like to meet with statewide health advocacy groups, county commissions, the state board of education, medical schools, Center for Rural Health, public health associations, extension services, and municipalities (either Mayor or City Manager). Please let me know if you have good contacts and are willing to arrange a meeting with any of these entities. Or, maybe you have other ideas – send them my way! > > Our goal is to have 115 paying WVCC members by April 2014. > > I have received two membership checks. Greg Garrett and Gail Pitchford are official!! Thanks Greg and Gail for your donations. > > Dennis Strawn has written a great “Call for Membership” letter. I will be sending the letter out tomorrow as soon as I get our PO Box #. Please distribute this letter to anyone you think will join WVCC. > > In other WVCC news: > > I also met with Gail Pitchford, Vice President, last week. We mostly discussed soliciting national businesses that have something to do with cycling, such as Canondale, Huffy, etc. and grant opportunities with local and regional foundations, like Benedum and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. I will be doing the follow up work from our meeting during my regularly scheduled office hours at WV Citizen Action Group every Tuesday from 10-2. > > The Legislative Bike Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20th is a go! Our local bike shops here in Charleston have agreed to let us use some of their bikes. Delegate Tim Manchin, Finance Chair, and Senator Plymale are IN! The Charleston Police are happy to help. I will be developing the invite shortly and hope that each of you can personally send to your representatives. > > Our next Board Meeting is October 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Richwood. We are meeting during the Create WV conference in hopes that some of the attendees will join our effort. Dennis and I really hope you all can join us! Please let me know if you are able to or not. Also, WVCC is leading a bike ride and a walk on Friday at 3:30, also in Richwood. > > Patrick Donovan and Andrea Salina have been researching the WV Cycling License Plate. As of right now, we are waiting for a response on whether or not money collected from the plate can go to a special "Cycling/Ped fund" inside the Road Fund. We will keep you posted. > > I hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day. I’m working J. > Kasey > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you info on 9/26 workshop in Charleston on getting MAP-21 funds. Below is the info. So far, I think I, Christiaan, Traci and Ella Belling (Director of Mon River Trails Conservancy) will attend so I think you could carpool. I encourage all BB members to attend because this workshop can very efficiently enable us to identify funding sources that offer a high probability of giving us money and will very efficiently show us what we must do to get it. Please register for this event and reply-to-all with your intent to attend so we can coordinate. Also, let me know if you're interested in riding down. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: January 15, 2013 12:00:44 PM EST > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26 > > Dear Frank, > > Advocacy Advance, a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking, is hosting a > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshop > on September 26, 2013 > in Charleston, WV > Hosted by West Virginia Cycling Foundation and Regional Intergovernmental Council > Register for this event » > The workshop is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs. > > With a focus on the new transportation bill, Navigating MAP-21 Workshop participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bicycle and pedestrian projects at the state and local levels. > > Who should attend? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are intended to bring together: > > Bicycle and pedestrian advocates > Government agency staff > Elected officials > How long is the training? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are one day. > > How much does it cost? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are offered for free, thanks to the generous support of SRAM Cycling Fund. > > What are the goals of Navigating MAP-21 Workshops? > > During the workshops, participants will: > > Learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program > Learn how to utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local level > Learn the key characteristics, requirements, and opportunities of these programs > Discuss favorable factors for bicycling and walking investments > Understand the important role of advocates, agency staff, and elected officials in securing this funding > Share knowledge and experiences in the local context, working together to develop a list of local priorities and strategies for funding bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs > Why should I attend? > > "What has been the most exciting for me to see is how — just in the course of this morning — people are making connections and trying to answer questions for each other in the audience…One person will bring up an issue they’re having in another part of the state and someone from ADOT will stand up and say, ‘Hey I’m the guy you need to talk to.'" - Emily Yetman, Living Streets Alliance > > "The knowledgeable and approachable workshop instructors introduced topics in a way that the industry’s most inexperienced to most tenured experts could understand and apply to their day-to-day work. I frequently reference the materials and website links that I obtained from that day in my current work." - Chelsea Young, Houston-Galveston Area Council > > "Not only did participants learn about the multiple areas of federal funding, but also learned ways to make bicycles an integral part of planning and maintenance as well as a major input into all decision-making." - Paul SoRelle, BikeHouston > > "This workshop provided excellent resources, and most importantly, empowered the attendees to take action to improve the funding picture." - Sandy Fry, Capital Region Council of Governments (Hartford, CT), Principal Transportation Planner > > "I’m going to be more effective at a base level because I have more knowledge. On another level, I expanded my group of contacts, from the federal down to local levels. I’ve got a lot more tools in the toolbox for our next discussion with GDOT." - Brent Buice, Georgia Bikes > > Where can I find out more about the workshop and Advocacy Advance? > > Visit http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings#about for more information. Please contact Brighid O’Keane at Brighid(a)AdvocacyAdvance.org with any questions. > > 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 > > Bicycling Means Business at the 2013 National Bike Summit: Sign up today! >

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Charlottesville mApp
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

I briefly mentioned the Android/iPhone App that Charlottesville's-Albemarle MPO used to collect data. http://www.tjpdc.org/cvillebikemapp/ They are now following up with a survey <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RDPBQHV>. In their progress report <http://www.tjpdc.org/CvilleBikeMapp/pdf/Cville%20Bike%20mApp%20Progress%20R…> they mention that participants may be eligible for prizes if they record 10 trips. I wonder if that skewed results? It’s been a little over two weeks since we launched Cville Bike mApp and a lot has happened. We have collected data, lots of it. As of May 2 and , we have collected 56,576 data points, for 853 trips from 113 users, and those numbers are continuing to climb. We are hoping to have 1,500 total trips recorded by the end of the recording period. Anyways, It may be fruitful to find out how successful their data collection initiative has been up to this point. -Jonathan

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Add BIll Kawecki
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Hi Jonathan, Could you please add Bill Kawecki to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com list? His address is citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org . After last night's Traffic Commission meeting, I asked Bill if he wanted to be on our mailing list and he said, yes. Thanks. Frank

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Bike Board Meeting, Sept 5, Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Good day all. Attached and below please find the proposed agenda for tonight's meeting. Hope to see you all there! ************** September Bike Board Meeting September 5, 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. 216. Chip, Frank, Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to place one remaining bike loop. 221. Damien will email the Suncrest sign graphic to the Bike Board (BB) 222. Gunnar will add ‘Broadening Bike Board Positions’ to September agenda 223. Traci will find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien will organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 225. Damien will double-check that Jeff Mikorski is okay with the BB creating its Bike Friendly Business (BFB)designation 226. Frank will forward his email that includes recommendations about rail trail entry safety issues to Bill Kawecki 227. Chip and Emily will get a revised BFB sticker designed and email it to the BB for comment 228. Frank will convene a meeting for Project 19-Moving the Morgantown Bike Plan Forward, for Frank, Emily and Traci to discuss what the BB will present at a Committee of the Whole City Council meeting Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Broadening Bike Board Positions, * Discuss ways to measure how our work has increased bicycle use and how the plan will increase bicycle use. * 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, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, 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...), Traci (no tag line) ************

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SRTS webinar today at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Successfully engaging middle school youth in Safe Routes to School projects and programs can prove challenging for advocates, facilitators, teachers and after school programs alike. This webinar will provide an overview for working with middle school youth and look at programs and practices that have effectively and authentically engaged youth in active transportation efforts around their schools. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5040189135894943744

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Bike Board Meeting September 5
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Is Fall upon us? Will we see nicer weather soon? Well none of that matters right now, cause he have a Bike Board meeting this Thursday! Hope you all can attend. Any items for the agenda? Updates on our projects? Thanks.

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Fwd: Sept TC Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 3, 2013 9:27:28 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Mike and Cindy Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sept TC Meeting Agenda > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Attached is the agenda for tomorrows meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Fwd: PARK(ING) Day- Sept 20
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

It might be productive to set up a parking space or two and teach bike maintenance and perhaps some verbal bicycling training. Anyone interested? Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 3, 2013 8:38:40 AM EDT > To: Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Victoria D -FS Evans <vevans(a)fs.fed.us>, Sera Zegre <sera.zegre(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, Aaron Sutch <asutch(a)mountain.org>, Nathan Harlan <Nathan.Harlan(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: PARK(ING) Day- Sept 20 > > Check out the tweet section of wvu cdt website, for examples from last year. I just put them up to generate interest. > > It is easy to just set up a space rogue and feed the meter as Judy K. did last year. > > It is also great for whoever wants to plan ahead to get in on a designated space. Let me know if you want in on a designated space. One form has been submitted and it could perhaps be amended or another compiled. > > People appreciate the spirit of this in our downtown. > > The more the merrier. > > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569 > > On Aug 23, 2013, at 7:56 AM, Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > >> >> We had a nice start on this last year. The idea was to create park spaces. These could fit the theme of any of your groups. >> >> Landscape architecture had a parking and an alley space last year that we had permission for. it was converted into park space with seating and greenery by students and faculty. >> >> The most fun was when we all left one of the spaces and people just stopped in and sat down and got comfortable. >> >> I think seating is what is missing in parts of our downtown and waterfront areas. >> >> The student association of landscape architects is planning this again this year. >> >> Last year, There was also one rogue space up across from the dairy queen that Judy Keirig set up as an art spot with materials and seating. She just set up and kept the meter plugged for about four hours mid-day. She hung up the art in the spot and passers by enjoyed it. She has now moved out of state as many of you know... >> >> Morgantown was registered with an international group who kept track of who was celebrating this day. >> >> City staff and Mainstreet had concerns last year, as well as someone from fire office, a warden? Are trying to vet the permission spaces better this year. >> >> Concerns were Particularly safety of participants and business parking, we used a space in front of an empty storefront. We also looked at angles from side streets and ended up mid-block trying to avoid being hit by cars. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jenny Selin >> Cell 304-685-6569 >> >> On Aug 21, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net> wrote: >> >>> Sounds like fun and reminds me of my sister's community, Belfast, ME, which has homemade sculptures like the ones shown in the Parkersburg flyer on every downtown corner! Of course, they don't have hoards of college students roaming the streets at nights, so the sculptures have stayed in pretty good shape!. Still, I love this idea. Would you like it advertised on Green Morgantown in terms of volunteers? If you organize a meeting or gathering to discuss let me know... >>> >>> I am driving out of town for September unfortunately to repair my rental cottage...my winter renter caused a lot of damage...or I would be able to help more. I am in town in October only two weekends but it would be the best month for sure! >>> >>> Pam >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>> Thank-you, Ella! There is real potential in emulating Parkersburg here in Morgantown. If we do it this year, we may need to push it into October, but I will bring it up to the PS Board. In regards to the bike art, we found a person with an art degree recently that may be able to help in this respect. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> On 08/21/2013 04:27 PM, Ella Belling wrote: >>>> Hi everyone >>>> Just trying to connect a few people in this rebel cause or "occupy" movement. First heard about it from the Pedestrian Board…… >>>> >>>> Positive Spin- check out link or flyer on junk bikes- FYI I have some rusted relics that are waiting to be art. >>>> >>>> Is there an interest in celebrating PARK(ING) DAY on Friday, September 20th, 2013? http://parkingday.org park(ing) day >>>> >>>> News from Parkersburg >>>> We have been doing Parking Day for 3 years in Parkersburg. We are hosting our event September 14th this year. You can see the details at ParkersburgParkDay.com As far as I know we are the only WV community doing it: http://openstreetsproject.org/initiatives/ >>>> >>>> Junk Bike INTO Community Art: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17322637/parkday/bikeartcontestflyer201… >>>> >>>> >>>> Ella Belling >>>> Executive Director >>>> Mon River Trails Conservancy >>>> P.O. Box 282 >>>> Morgantown, WV 26507 >>>> www.montrails.org >>>> 304-692-6782 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Pamela S. Cubberly >>> Cubberly & Associates >>> 703-218-5417 (tel) >>> 703-463-7643 (cell) >>> Pamela(a)Cubberly.net >>> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cubberly >>> Skype: pam.cubberly

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Arpan sails the world
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Remember Arpan Prabhu, our Youth Commission member a few years ago. Today's DP has an article about his semester a sew that included cycling around the rim of Mt. Kilauea. http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wOS8wMyNBcj… Frank

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Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Please reply by tomorrow with any items the BB should take up with the TC. Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. (At the last TC meeting, we were told it would be done May 2013.) 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: August 26, 2013 8:44:49 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Mike and Cindy Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Damien, The Bicycle Board would like the following items to be on the agenda for the September Traffic Commission meeting. 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that the TC approved June 2009. 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 26, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Chip Wamsley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree, all of those items are relevant to the TC. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 8/26/2013 1:33:46 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting Please reply by tomorrow with any items the BB should take up with the TC. Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. (At the last TC meeting, we were told it would be done May 2013.) 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Date: August 26, 2013 8:44:49 AM EDT To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, lisa k mardis lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Linda Little llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org, William Wyant wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Christiaan Abildso Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu, Roy Nutter rnutter(a)wvu.edu, Terry Hough though(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Mike and Cindy Fike micynster(a)gmail.com Subject: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. 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.MorgantownWV.gov

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Scotland cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

This 41 sec video is entertaining and instructive: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/08/09/ad-day-cycling-scotland-horse Frank

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Fwd: Pro Walk/ Pro Bike 2013 Pittsburgh Summit Invite
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Patchan, Stephen" <stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov> > Date: August 23, 2013 11:41:34 AM EDT > To: Stephen Patchan <stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov> > Bcc: Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Pro Walk/ Pro Bike 2013 Pittsburgh Summit Invite > > Hello- > As you may know, Pittsburgh is hosting the 2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference. As part of the lead up to the international conference, the City is hosting the first regional bicycle/pedestrian summit, Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University on 9/19/13. You're cordially invited to attend. Registration is free and participants are eligible for a scholarship to the 2014 conference. Here's the link to the registration page. Use code MOVE2013B. Feel free to forward on to staff and colleagues. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. > Thanks! > Steve > > -- > Stephen Patchan > Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator > City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning > 200 Ross Street,4th Fl > Pittsburgh, PA 15219 > 412-393-0150 > stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board & Allstate
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Hi Susan, The Bicycle Board discussed the Allstate offering at the Bicycle Board's August 1 monthly meeting. We had one idea: to continue the bicycling education program but decided that we could not respond unless we had some idea of the order of magnitude of funds that Allstate is planning to provide, the time frame over which they plan to provide the funds and the deadline for a proposal for the funds. Is it possible to get that information? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 21, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Susan Sullivan wrote: > Hello! > > Shelva has called to catch up on how we're coming along with Bike Board planning. Has any action been taken yet? I'd like a short update, if I could, and also the email address of anyone in the Bike Board who can help. I haven't gotten a single response, except from Frank, when it comes to emailing the bike board list, so I am forgoing it until I can find a direct email contact. > > Thanks! > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Shelva Clemons" <Shelva.Clemons(a)allstate.com> > To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:14:56 AM > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Hi Susan, > > I hope all is well. I wanted to connect about our next steps for Morgantown. Would you be free to chat on Friday? Maybe around 1 pm? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Clemons, Shelva > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 1:31 PM > To: 'Susan Sullivan' > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Actually, we do not have a deadline set in stone, but we are very excited to move forward as soon as we can. So, we have no issues with moving along quickly. On our end, we'd like to know your thoughts on the following: > > - What type of materials do you need for the program (e.g. printing of booklets/pamphlets, brochures, etc.) > > - Is there an opportunity to publish a schedule of classes in The Dominion Post or other local media papers to get the word out? If possible, we'd like for the messaging to stay consistent with our overall Allstate Safe & Secure Communities - Morgantown Campaign. The message of "Allstate is bringing this to your local community to keep you safe" is what we would like to continue to promote. > > - What do you envision being the opportunities for branding? > > - What type of donation do you foresee to make this program live in your community and to receive the exposure to boost engagement? Overall, how much do you believe it would cost to run this program? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Susan Sullivan [mailto:ssullivan@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 1:08 PM > To: Clemons, Shelva > Cc: Christiaan Abildso > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Hello Shelva! > > Do you have a deadline or a timeline that we could provide to the Bike Board? They are very excited at the prospect of this partnership! > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 12:53:15 PM > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Thanks Susan - > This may take us a week or two to organize...any timeline/deadline from Shelva? > Christiaan > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor > WVU School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences > http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/Personnel/Faculty/Christiaan-Abildso > WVU Health Research Center: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/hrc/ > 304.293.5374 > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. > > >

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August Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Hello All, Attached are the minutes from the August meeting. Don't forget--Friday is WVU's move-in day. Ride your bike! Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: Grant Opportunity available to WV applicants
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Grant opportunity. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Sara Walfoort" <swalfoort(a)spcregion.org> > Date: August 13, 2013 11:46:04 AM EDT > To: "Pings" <Peggy.pings(a)gmail.com>, "Morgantown Walks" <Walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, "Frank Gmeindl $Morgantown$" <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Mike Paprocki" <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org> > Subject: Grant Opportunity available to WV applicants > > I caught the reference to WV in this piece, and thought I would send it along to you folks. > > I know nothing more about this. > > > The Plum Creek Foundation > Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2013 – October 31, 2013 > The Plum Creek Foundation provides support for community-based nonprofit organizations that work to improve the general welfare and quality of life in the communities that Plum Creek serves in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Foundation’s areas of interest include community services, education, environment, and the arts. Go to the company’s website HERE to review the grant guidelines and download the application form. > > > > Sara Walfoort

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August Action Items
by Traci Knabenshue 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello All, Here are the action items from tonight's meeting. Enjoy! -Traci 221. Damien will email the Suncrest sign graphic to the BikeBoard (BB) 222. Gunnar will add ‘Broadening Bike Board Positions’ toSeptember agenda 223. Traci will find out if any WVU sustainability internsare interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien will organize a meeting between city officialsand BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someonefrom the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 225. Damien will double-check that Jeff Mikorski is okaywith the BB creating its Bike Friendly Business (BFB)designation 226. Frank will forward his email that includes recommendationsabout rail trail entry safety issues to Bill Kawecki 227. Chip and Emily will get a revised BFB sticker designedand email it to the BB for comment 228. Frank will convene a meeting for Project 19-Moving theMorgantown Bike Plan Forward, for Frank, Emily and Traci to discuss what the BBwill present at a Committee of the Whole City Council meeting

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I miss Hugh!
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Sometimes you don't appreciate what you've got til its gone. Last week, I learned that Clement Solomon is cutting funding for PE172 Cycling Basics after this school year. Today, I went into Mountaineer Station and saw that the Bicycle Parking Room is now the Parking Maintenance Room. Half of the bike racks have been moved outside. No lockers. I can't tell what happened to the other half of the racks. Any ideas how we can get Clement Solomon on board with us? Frank Take paradise and put up a parking lot

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Help friend with Stolen Bike...
by Derek Springston 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

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 that she keep checking local Craigslist ads, post 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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Bike Board meeting, Aug 1, Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

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. :) ***************************** 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. 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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Law and order
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

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 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Law and order
by Chip Wamsley 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

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 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thank you and Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Bill, Please find the Bicycle Board's submission. Attached is an Excel workbook. It contains 2 worksheets. The first worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for LRTP Tier 1 project feasibility, mobility, preference and priority. The second worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for the 36 intersections listed in LRTP Project 38 - Intersection Capacity and Safety Improvement Program. The second spreadsheet also includes 3 additional columns: Danger Rating; Signalized?; and Comments to help understand the Bicycle Board's scores as well as to provide intersection improvement recommendations. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jul 29, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > Thanks to those of you who have completed and submitted the prioritization worksheets we requested that you fill out. This is a reminder to those of you who have not submitted the completed forms please get the completed forms to us by July 31st. > > We appreciate your assistance in this matter please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > Thanks, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Board Meeting August 1
by Gunnar Shogren 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

All right folks, We need to have a meeting. Please do plan on attending. Email me if you have things that need to be added to the agenda. Traci will be sending out the June Action Items post-haste. Hope everyone is not letting the spat of wet weather slow you down, nor the heat, and then now the chill... :) Ain't life grand? Get out there and then get back to me. Thanks.

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Fwd: Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Traci Knabenshue 27 Jul '13

27 Jul '13

Here you go!

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I-79 Interchange article
by Traci Knabenshue 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Hi All, Mentions accommodating bicycles. Just wanted to share. http://www.wvusports.com/page.cfm?story=23677 Thanks, Traci

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Invitation to the Steering Committee of the MPO Regional Bike Plan
by Jing Zhang 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is working on the Regional Bike Plan (Plan) as recommended in the recently adopted 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Morgantown Bike Board members are cordially invited to participate in the steering committee for the Plan. The purpose of this committee is to * Provide guidance and direction for the Plan * Identify the interests of bicyclists in the area * Cultivate visions, goals, and criteria for the Plan * Review reports prepared by MPO staff * Monitor the planning procedure and public outreach process As an integrated part of the LRTP, this Plan promotes a logical and interconnected bikeway system for the greater Morgantown metropolitan area, with shared values and visions originated from the LRTP. The Bike Plan will be building on the work the Bike Board has already done and is recommended for funding with forecasted available state and federal funds in next two decades. MPO technical Advisory Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee are to function as advisory committees to the steering committee, providing technical support and citizen feedback. To extend the scope of the steering committee, MPO is seeking representatives from neighborhoods beyond the Morgantown city limits. Your recommendation will be gratefully received. Please indicate your willingness to serve on this committee by replying this email or call me at 304-413-0297. Thank you in advance for considering working with us on this important and exciting effort. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Ste.105 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 413-0297 tranplan(a)labyrinth.net

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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Bicycle Board, I'm forwarding this and another message to you. The MPO needs Long Range Transportation Plan projects prioritized by July 31. I'm supposed to be representing the Bicycle Board on this effort. I'll give it my best shot and run the results by you before I send them to the MPO. I could use some help. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:15:09 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Members and Citizens Advisory Committee Members, > > As discussed at the last Committee meetings we will be prioritizing the projects included in the MPO’s LRTP. The process we will be using to prioritize the projects is similar to the process initially used by Burgess and Niple to identify the Tier for the projects. We have prepared information on the Tier One Projects in the LRTP which may assist you in prioritizing these projects. The original information sheet shared with the Committees has been expanded to provide you with more information to consider in this process. We ask that you use the form provided in the enclosed packet to prioritize the Tier One Projects. > > As you may also recall we will also be prioritizing the specific intersections and corridors identified in the LRTP’s Project 38. We will provide these priorities to the Division of Highways for their consideration as well. Due to the size of these files I will be forwarding the informational packet for the Project 38 projects by separate email. > > Please return your ratings sheets by July 31, so we may summarize the results prior to the next Committee meetings. > > Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Fwd: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators!
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 24, 2013 11:04:23 AM EDT > To: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: FW: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > From: deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org [mailto:deb_saferoutespartnership.org@mail.vresp.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:41 AM > To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net > Subject: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > > > > > > Dear Safe Routes to School supporter, > > We need your help! Please contact your Senators today so we can maintain the Transportation Alternatives program and the local control provisions that help build bikeable and walkable cities and towns. > > Just last year Congress passed a new transportation bill, MAP-21, that dismantled dedicated funding for biking and walking by combining Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails into one program and cutting the funding by 30%. The saving grace was that the bill included a local control provision to ensure that Mayors and communities could access to these dollars to support local transportation priorities. > > Now Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky wants to wipe out what’s left. > > Senator Paul has introduced an amendment to the Transportation Appropriations bill to prohibit ANY MONEY from being used for Transportation Alternatives, and to redirect that money towards bridge repair. > > While we agree that repairing our bridges are important, both for safety and economic development reasons, so are our local economies and the safety of our children. Dedicating the small amount of Transportation Alternatives funding to bridge repair couldn't fix our country's bridges in 50 years. And, taking that small amount of funding away would dangerously undermine efforts in our cities, towns and counties to provide safe and efficient transportation options for everyone, including our children. With rates of bicycling and walking fatalities on the rise, that is a trade we can’t afford to make. > > Please contact your Senators and ask them to save Transportation Alternatives by voting NO on amendment 1742. > > Thank you so much for your help! > > Deb Hubsmith > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive any email from us, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > > Click here to forward this email to a friend > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Fwd: August Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Any items for the Traffic Commission agenda? Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: July 22, 2013 11:19:16 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Glen Kelly <gkelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: August Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please submit any items you would like to discuss at the August Traffic Commission by the end of the week so that I have time to prepare the agenda. Agendas will be emailed out on August 2. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Statewide, Sept. 17-19 in Wierton. Next to last topic on the 3 day agenda: Great Allegheny Passage. After dinner bike ride on the Harmon Creek, Panhandle Trail. Can't tell if any other topics are relevant to cycling; maybe "Combining Grant Projects with Existing Road Projects" breakout session. 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<'hhaas(a)asismail.net'>, "Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com" <'Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com'>, "masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org" <'masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org'> > Cc: "Murray, Bill R" <Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov> > Subject: FW: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference > > > > On behalf of the BHJ MMPO, WVDOH Planning Division, and FHWA, we would like to invite you to the 2013 Transportation Planning Conference. > > Please go to the following link to register and make your hotel reservation. You will need to do both. The main hotel is holding only 60 rooms but there are 2 overflow hotels within walking distance listed as well. > > When filling out registration form, please mark all meals you will be attending. > > There is a $20 registration fee for everyone this year. You may pay by cash or check on day of check in at the registration table or mail it in. > > Please note that the hotels are only holding the rooms until August 8, at which time they will be released to the public as well. > > Also attached is a draft agenda. Hope to see everyone there. > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/conferences/2013PlanningConf/ > > Lorna Harris > WV Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > 304-558-9621 > >

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Kid's Day Saturday, 7/20 10-2pm
by Emily Vasile 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Hi All, *Kid's Day is this Saturday from 10-2pm on High Street.* We'll be in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street) along with the FBI, Police Department, EMS, and Red Cross (Safety Area). The Bike Board and Positive Spin will host an array of fun, pedal-inspiring activities including: - Mobile Repair Shop - Demonstration Bikes from Positive Spin - Helmet Fitting and Tire Pumping - Promo materials from Positive Spin Thanks in advance to Jonathan, Marilyn, Will, Bill, and Jen P. for offering up their time and expertise to help out on Saturday! http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/events/kidsday/ Spread the word and come on out an say hi! The more the merrier. Emily PS- do we have any promo materials about the Bike Board that we can put out on display? If so, let me know.

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Funding workshop
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, This is probably our best opportunity to get funding. Who will go to this workshop in Charleston, Sept. 26? I have registered. Our education grant came through these channels. I'm sure people from at least Charleston, Parkersburg and Lewisburg will attend. Besides now being our competitors within the State, they could also become our collaborators if we're there. We could car pool or ride down together. The last week of Sept. is usually one of the best cycling weeks of the year, IMHO. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > Dear Colleague: July 8, 2013 > > > > WV Connecting Communities (WVCC) and the Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) are pleased to invite you to a workshop on what the new Federal Highway Transportation Enhancement Program (MAP-21) means to West Virginia and how to successfully utilize the different funding sources for cycling and walking projects. The workshop is FREE and there is a continental breakfast and lunch provided. > > Advocacy Advance is a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and Alliance for Biking & Walking. AA offers MAP-21 Action 2020 all over the country and will be in Charleston, West Virginia on September 26, 2013. These workshops bring together advocates, agency staff, and elected officials and are designed to ensure that participants have the knowledge, skills and resources to access un- or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs. > > With a focus on the new transportation bill, participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local levels. > > > > MAP-21 Action 2020 Workshop attendees will: > · Learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program > > · Learn how to utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local level > > · Learn the key characteristics, requirements, and opportunities of these programs > > · Discuss favorable factors for bicycling and walking investments > > · Understand the important role of advocates, agency staff, and elected officials in securing this funding > > · Share knowledge and experiences in the local context, working together to develop a list of local priorities and strategies for funding bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs > > > The workshop also serves as a great way to meet and socialize with other advocates, agency staff, elected officials, and bike/ped professionals. This provides a priceless opportunity to develop relationships and learn from the successes and avoid the mistakes of other leaders. > > Please register directly with AA by going to their website, http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings. > > The training will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites in South Charleston. We are still working on the exact start and end time but this is an all-day training so please plan accordingly. > > We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 26th. We would appreciate it if you would distribute this invitation to your networks. The more attendees the better!! > > Sincerely, > > Kasey Russell > WV Connecting Communities – http://wvwww.connectingcommunities.com > 304.542.1994 or Russell.kasey(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Bikeboard] Reminder about Project Prioritization and Link to new MPO Online Traffic Count Map
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Hi Bill, Could you please send me operational definitions of Feasibility, Mobility and Preference? I understand Mobility to mean the ease with which any individual can move around given the prevailing physical and social circumstances. Being a representative of bicyclists, I would rate the Mobility of each project according to its effect on the ease it presents to cyclists needing to get to where they're going on their bicycles. I understand Preference to mean how much I personally think each project is worth. Again, representing cyclists, I would prefer those projects that will encourage cycling and make cycling safer. If the intended definitions are different from these, I need to know. Also, if it's readily available, could you please send me the priority evaluation matrices (project rating sheets) in Excel format? I find PDF format good for reading but not so good for working with. Also, I asked Jing to run the FHWA model by changing NOBL (No Bike Lane) from 1 to O. If he can't do that, I wonder if he could send me his model and data file and I'll make the changes and run it. In general, I think the models do not sufficiently recognize the risk to cyclists at unsignalized intersections with high cross traffic volume. The bicycle safety scores in the LRTP Project 38 Priority Evaluation report indicate that. If I could re-run the models, the results would probably give me the priorities that I would assign to the Project 38 intersections. To understand the models, please go to http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/06130/06130.pdf For example, the model for cyclists going straight through an intersection (Bike ISI = 1.13 + 0.019MAINADT + 0.815MAINHISPD + 0.650TURNVEH + 0.470(RTLANES*BL) + 0.023(CROSSADT*NOBL) + 0.428(SIGNAL*NOBL) + 0.200PARKING) says that if there's a bike lane (NOBL=0), the traffic volume on the cross road (CROSSADT*NOBL) and the presence of a traffic signal (SIGNAL*NOBL) at the intersection is irrelevant to the cyclist's safety. I don't think so. I recognize that I'm the small fry in this ocean. I'll give it my best shot if you don't want to do any of the above but I need to know that. Frank "Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." On Jul 15, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Bill Austin wrote: > We will be providing you with PDF’s of this information as part of the next Committee meeting agenda packet. Please feel free to let us know how we may improve the presentation of this material.

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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Here's the second message. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:18:28 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Committee Members, > > Please find attached the information on the projects included in Project 38 of the LRTP mentioned in my previous email. > > Please return the project rating sheet to us by July 31 so we may summarize them for the MPO’s Committee meetings. > > Thanks, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Bicycle Board Meeting for July 4th
by Gunnar Shogren 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Has been cancelled. I will be sending out the Action Items from the last full meeting and hopefully we can try to check off a few of them between now and August 1st, our next planned meeting. Other than that, I hope everyone is able to get outside and spend time with family and friends. And be safe.

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Pedestrians & Bicyclists at Interchanges
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

ITE Recommended Practices on Accommodating Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Interchanges: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/965985402 This would be great webinar to attend. I can't help but to think about the University Town Center and how we have been told by WVDOH that they can't do anything for bicyclists and pedestrians at this location because it is an Interchange. Meanwhile, 1000's of WVU students now live there. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Fwd: Roundabout Opening
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

The roundabout will open Wednesday June 26, not Wednesday June 27 but the training is still tomorrow, Tuesday June 25. Begin forwarded message: > From: "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 24, 2013 8:52:59 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Roundabout Opening > Reply-To: "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > Frank > > Please let folks know the roundabout will open Wednesday. > > Thanks > > Bill > > > Sent from my Sprint phone > > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: 06/24/2013 8:11 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>,monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Roundabout Opening > > > Come to Morgantown airport tomorrow and let WVDOH show you how to use a roundabout. > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> >> Date: June 24, 2013 4:41:21 PM EDT >> To: "'Susan Sullivan'" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Bob Lloyd'" <starcitywv(a)comcast.net>, <newsroom(a)dominionpost.com>, "'Kay Murray'" <kmurray(a)wvradio.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <aforgotch(a)wdtv.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Cc: "'Walker, Brent H'" <Brent.H.Walker(a)wv.gov>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Jackie R. Marhefka'" <jmarhefka(a)wvdsl.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com> >> Subject: Roundabout Opening >> >> Please be advised that WVDOH will be allowing traffic on the roundabout at the Mileground and WV 705 beginning on Wednesday June 27th. This opening is due to the need to route traffic around the ongoing construction. The operation of the roundabout will not be exactly the same as when the project is completed due to the construction. >> >> WVDOH is holding sessions to inform drivers on how to utilize the roundabout on Tuesday June 25 at the Morgantown Municipal Airport Conference room in the Administration Building. The sessions will be held at 11:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15. The session will include a short video presentation and the opportunity to discuss the operation of roundabouts with a traffic engineer. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions you may learn more about the operation of roundabouts by clicking the roundabout link at the website below: >> >> www.plantogether.org >> >> Or click the roundabout link at: >> >> http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/videos/Pages/default.aspx >> >> Please share this information with everyone. >> >> Thank you for your assistance in this matter. >> >> >> Bill Austin, AICP >> Executive Director >> Morgantown Monongalia MPO >> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 >> Morgantown, WVA 26505 >> 304-291-9571 >> 304-692-7225 Mobile >> >> >> "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." >> - Prince Phillip of Englan >> >> >> "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." >> - Robert Louis Stevenson >> >> “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe >> >> >

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Fwd: Reminder, July 1 Ped Board meeting re: Open Street idea
by Gunnar Shogren 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Here's a chance to work w/ Ped Board and others. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Date: June 21, 2013 11:38:25 AM EDT Subject: Reminder, July 1 Ped Board meeting re: Open Street idea Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> All - Please remember to solicit influential/interested people to attend our next Pedestrian Safety Board meeting. I would like to conduct Board business 4:30-5:00, then facilitate a discussion with our invited friends about hosting an Open Street event on High Street from 5:00-6:00. The meetings will take place in the training room on the 1st floor of the Public Safety Building. I foresee inviting a few key downtown business owners to "give" them the idea to take to Main Street Morgantown or other entity to host. As you're inviting people, please guide them to http://openstreetsproject.org/ for information to show how great such an event can be. Please start inviting folks to attend. It may be good to reply all to this email to let everyone know who has agreed to attend. Thanks Christiaan Walk more, safely Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Christiaan Abildso, Chair Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Fwd: Roundabout Opening
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Come to Morgantown airport tomorrow and let WVDOH show you how to use a roundabout. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 24, 2013 4:41:21 PM EDT > To: "'Susan Sullivan'" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Bob Lloyd'" <starcitywv(a)comcast.net>, <newsroom(a)dominionpost.com>, "'Kay Murray'" <kmurray(a)wvradio.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <aforgotch(a)wdtv.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "'Walker, Brent H'" <Brent.H.Walker(a)wv.gov>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Jackie R. Marhefka'" <jmarhefka(a)wvdsl.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Subject: Roundabout Opening > > Please be advised that WVDOH will be allowing traffic on the roundabout at the Mileground and WV 705 beginning on Wednesday June 27th. This opening is due to the need to route traffic around the ongoing construction. The operation of the roundabout will not be exactly the same as when the project is completed due to the construction. > > WVDOH is holding sessions to inform drivers on how to utilize the roundabout on Tuesday June 25 at the Morgantown Municipal Airport Conference room in the Administration Building. The sessions will be held at 11:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15. The session will include a short video presentation and the opportunity to discuss the operation of roundabouts with a traffic engineer. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions you may learn more about the operation of roundabouts by clicking the roundabout link at the website below: > > www.plantogether.org > > Or click the roundabout link at: > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/videos/Pages/default.aspx > > Please share this information with everyone. > > Thank you for your assistance in this matter. > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Science
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

This seems like fun: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/emarketing/ecards/2013/21-plus-bikes/?… Carnegie Science Center special exhibit on bicycle science and engineering. Learn to ride a unicycle. Cash bar:) Frank

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CitiBike - NYC on Jon Stewart
by Christiaan Abildso 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

All - I hope you saw and enjoyed the Full Pedal Racket bit on Jon Stewart last week: http://youtu.be/en2-D76ZbyE. Christiaan

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Fwd: Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

Besides some fascinating attachments, e.g. traffic counts, crash rates, etc. you might be interested in the LRTP Priority Evaluation Matrix that the various MPO Committees are going to use to prioritize tier 1 projects in the now approved Long Range Transportation Plan. In the public meetings, bicycling projects fared well. Hopefully, they will survive and perhaps even get high priority when evaluated by the Committees. If you have any ideas for achieving such, please share. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 6, 2013 5:03:40 PM EDT > To: <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting > > CAC Members, > > Please find enclosed the Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm. > > We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 at the MPO’s offices. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. > > Regards, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Traci Knabenshue 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Hi All! See below-- 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. 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.

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Re: [Bikeboard] June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Frank Gmeindl will not attend tonight's Traffic Commission meeting. The Bicycle Board has nothing to report. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > We will be meeting tonight. I apologize for the lateness of the agenda. I was at a conference the last two day and left my computer at home. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > <June 2013 TC Agenda.docx>

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June Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

This Thursday! Who's gonna be attending, not attending, bringing the goodies, and anything to add to the agenda? w00t.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Jennifer Selin 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Yes! People walk and run through the entire area, including Euro Suites, neighbors, North Elementary school, businesses, health care folks and all the way up Van Voorhis from the developments on the other side including students and families who often walk on Van Voorhis because of the steep ditches on both sides. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:35 AM, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Cycling friends - > You may want to consider writing a letter to the MPO & DOH commenting on the potential redesign of the 705/Burroughs/Van Voorhis intersection. The options were presented to the MPO Policy Board in May. Presentation attached. It could be THE opportunity to make substantial improvements to the 705 corridor (Patteson, Van Voorhis, Chestnut Ridge roads)...maybe shared lane or bicycles may use full lane markings/signs? > > The Pedestrian Safety Board is drafting a letter this week to present at next week's MPO Citizens Advisory Committee meeting (Frank G is a member as well), including the following points: > 1) view the corridor as a project rather than spot improvements; > 2) request > public input on plan options; > 3) take a more critical look at pedestrian > movement & safety, especially at North ES crossing; > 4) link to projects > outlined in our Pedestrian Safety Plan. > > Best, > Christiaan > > > ________________________________ > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting > > > > To close action item 220 regarding open BB positions: > 2 Greater Morgantown > 1 WVU Cycling > 1 Youth Commission > > 1 BOPARC ex-officio > > The attached Excel file shows current membership status. > > > > On Jun 4, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Traci Knabenshue wrote: > > Hi All! See below-- >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> 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. 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. > _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > <705_VanVoorhis_Burroughs_Intersection Analysis_Nichols.pdf> > <ATT00001>

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Re: [Bikeboard] June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hi Damien, If we're having a meeting, I'd like an update on the hit-and-run reported in the May 23 Dominion Post in which a large blue or black truck ran a stop sign and hit a cyclist on Carnegie Street: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wNS8yMyNBcj… "...the truck had damage around the front bumper and left front fender, was carrying a temporary West Virginia tag ending in the numbers 122." Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 31, 2013, at 8:00 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me items you would like to discuss at next week's meeting. Thank you. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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May Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hello BB: May minutes attached. Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

Any items for the Traffic Commission? If not, I'm not going to attend. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 31, 2013 8:00:58 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: June TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me items you would like to discuss at next week's meeting. Thank you. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Small group riding for Bike to Work day tomorrow (Friday)
by Christiaan Abildso 18 May '13

18 May '13

All - For those interested, 3-4 of us that live in South Park and work at Health Sciences are gathering at 8:15 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater for a ride over to Health Sciences. Weather looks excellent, about 60 at 8AM. Feel free to join, but please email me so we know to look out for you. Ride on! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar today 2pm
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '13

16 May '13

Maximizing District-Wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Principals and School Boards REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2217853838068397056

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sharrows- Bike Arlington
by Frank Gmeindl 13 May '13

13 May '13

Interesting indeed. In October 2007, the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board presented a sharrow plan for Morgantown. We proposed to install sharrows and R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs throughout the prevailing bicycling network in Morgantown. The City Manager budgeted and City Council approved $35K for their installation. The WVDOH approved, then in October 2008, disapproved when they discovered that sharrows and R4-11 signs are not in the 2003 MUTCD which I believe they are still using. The 2009 MUTCD includes them. That's one reason we included adoption of the 2009 MUTCD in "WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes". Did we do anything with that in the 2013 legislature? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 13, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hello cyclists, > Thought this link was interesting enough to share… Ella > > Sharrows > Sharrows were federally approved and adopted after research by the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that sharrows significantly increase the passing space between motor vehicles and bicyclists and reduce improper bicycle behavior, such as riding on the sidewalk or riding the wrong way on a street. Sharrows are expected to be officially adopted in Virginia by the end of 2010. Arlington however is following the lead of neighboring Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, and other bike-friendly cities such as Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and New York. The County is placing sharrows in locations that are popular with bicyclists and where streets form part of the bicycle network promoted on the County’s official bike map. > > http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/biking-in-arlington/sharrows/ > > > > > 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: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic)
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '13

12 May '13

Stephanie created an excellent infographic that you might want to post somewhere. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Stephanie Averkamp <stephanie.averkamp(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 12, 2013 9:32:24 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic) > > I'm a huge advocate of Bike to Work Week, and participate each year. I created an infographic documenting the health (and other) benefits of biking to work. > > Please support Bike to Work Week by embedding the following infographic on your website and sharing the benefits with your readers: > http://www.fitnessforweightloss.com/bike-to-work-week-infographic/ > > I am passionate about helping people get active and healthy. By promoting the health benefits of biking to work, perhaps we can convince a few more people to become bike commuters. > > Thank you, > Stephanie

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City Manager goals
by Frank Gmeindl 10 May '13

10 May '13

Attached are Jeff Mikorski's goals for his first 6 months as City Manager. He has certainly been supportive of the BB. I expect the new City Council should be supportive as well. However, we don't seem to be on their radar screens. Certainly by July when the new Council takes office, we should have a plan for getting Jeff and them behind us. I can imagine that crafting such a plan could also rejuvenate the BB. BTW, did anybody watch yesterday's webinar: "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities"? I kept getting a Citrix error when I tried to log in and missed it. Presenting to Jeff and City Council how bicycling could benefit our local economy could include a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 4, Encourage Economic Development. Also, I've seen claims that cities with substantial bicycling and walking are safer than motor centric cities. Gathering those studies and presenting them to Jeff and Council could them a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 5 and maybe even shift his and Council's safety paradigm. Thoughts? Frank

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Fwd: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '13

08 May '13

Marilyn, Thanks for your insights. Thanks also to Derek. Unless other BB members want me to press on with the Bike Month proclamation, I'm going to drop it. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Marilyn Newcome <mjcycling(a)msn.com> > Date: May 7, 2013 9:08:43 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > Doesn't seem worth the effort after the fact. The city seems like they are very busy. Hopefully we can get the Walgreens business award presented on time. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue May 07 12:49:04 EDT 2013 > To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Cc: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT >> To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com >> Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Frank, >> >> City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. >> >> Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 >> direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov >> >> >> >> From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM >> Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Bethany another Proc:) >> >> Linda Little, CMC >> City Clerk >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce St. >> Morgantown WV. 26505 >> 304-284-7434 >> 304-284-7525(fax) >> llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM >> Subject: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Mr. Mayor, >> >> Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. >> >> Proclamation >> Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; >> Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; >> Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; >> Whereas, May is National Bike Month; >> Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. >> >> For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> LCI #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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Webinar today at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

5/07/2013— "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities" Presented by Darren Flusche, policy director, League of American Bicyclists' Ginny Sullivan, director of travel initiative, Adventure Cycling Association; and Mark Wyatt, executive director, Iowa Bicycle Coalition To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/833639306

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Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? Begin forwarded message: > From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. > > Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 > direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov > > > > From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM > Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Bethany another Proc:) > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM > Subject: Bike Month Proclamation > > Mr. Mayor, > > Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. > > Proclamation > Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; > Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; > Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; > Whereas, May is National Bike Month; > Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. > > For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > >

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May Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 03 May '13

03 May '13

Good day all. Time for another information-filled evening! One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. ***************************** May Bike Board Meeting May 3, 2012 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. 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly Business; lead by Emily * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. 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 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) ********************

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absence last meeting and bike purchasing
by Jing Zhang 03 May '13

03 May '13

Hi, everyone, Sorry I was not able to come to the meeting last night. My driver’s license was expired and I have depended on my pregnant wife for transportation. Yesterday, she was too tired to go out, and so I did not come. I am planning to shop for a bicycle this weekend, preferably a mountain bike. Does anyone has any suggestions or warnings? Thanks, Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Damien Davis Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:19 AM To: Gunnar Shogren Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda As promised, the BFC sign map is attached. 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.MorgantownWV.gov _____ From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:46:18 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda Thanks who came to the meeting tonight. Nice that it didn't take all evening and Traci's iPad didn't run out of juice. And thank you Marilyn for bring the yummy treats! On another note, I found out who those bike parts belonged to Damien. Gerald Audet, a fine local rider/racer. He had posted all over the MBC list and facebook about his missing parts. I took full advantage of his situation and forced him to beg and plead. It felt very good. :) He is also very grateful to you. (I didn't take *all* the credit...) Have a nice evening and a good weekend coming up everyone! On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good day all. > Time for another information-filled evening! > > One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! > > Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. > ***************************** > May Bike Board Meeting > May 3, 2012 > 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. > 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two > "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. > * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the > best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. > * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if > they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. > 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack > project if he cannot make the May meeting. > * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. > 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. > 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule > his department heads to discuss the bike plan. > 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a > pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. > 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning > recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope > to have it ready when the store opens. > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Report from Projects > Updates from Project leaders > * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly > Business; lead by Emily > * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. 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 > 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs > Damien, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) > ******************** _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Corrected Minutes
by Traci Liebig 02 May '13

02 May '13

Hi All, Here are corrections to the April minutes I first sent out on 4/12. Nothing too crazy changed--namely that I didn't know Jing and Emily were official and a few grammar and wording corrections from Frank. I'm also attaching the March minutes again, because I buggered up the attendance chart in the version I sent on 4/12. Think I'm straight now. See you soon! Traci

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Fwd: May E-News: National Bike Month, New Research and More
by Emily Vasile 02 May '13

02 May '13

Check out the featured state (#10)! Would love to see Morgantown added to the list of funded projects. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership < Safe_Routes_to_School_National_P(a)mail.vresp.com> Date: Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:30 PM Subject: May E-News: National Bike Month, New Research and More To: emily.vasile(a)gmail.com <http://cts.vresp.com/fbl?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fhosted-p0.vresp…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ts?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ls?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> ** [image: Safe Routes to School National Partnership eNews]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/91a4279a…> MAY 2013 | ISSUE 87 Connect with Us [image: Twitter]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c3e0c17f…> <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/78939d58…> 1. Three New Studies on Walking and Bicycling to School, Complete Streets and Public Health Use them to strengthen your message Three new research studies contain findings that support Safe Routes to School goals and programs that aim to improve public health and the built environment through physical activity such as bicycling and walking to school. Use this research and data to strengthen your message and to help you show the proven benefits of your program. The resources section<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7a261a17…>of our website is updated regularly to provide our partners and stakeholders with new studies and research. - Predictors of Children’s Active Commuting to School: An Observational Evaluation in Five US Communities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/54ca9467…>| Journal of Physical Activity and Health - The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/beb129cc…>| Smart Growth America - The Long-Term Returns of Obesity Prevention Policies<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/555af71b…>| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2. Understanding the Impacts of the Federal Budget on Safe Routes to School Every spring, the President and Congress start the months-long process of setting spending levels for federal agencies and programs. In this month’s federal policy blog<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7b480ce2…>, learn more about proposed 2014 spending levels for transportation and health programs that affect Safe Routes to School. There is also a short update on implementation of MAP-21, including two state-level successes in Idaho and Michigan! Finally, we congratulate Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for his nomination as the next Secretary of Transportation. We are hopeful his perspective as mayor and on what communities need to be vibrant and economically competitive will be helpful during implementation of MAP-21 and the next transportation bill. The Senate still has to approve the nomination before Foxx will take office, which could take a few months yet, and until then Secretary LaHood remains at the head of the agency. 3. School Age Kids in California Are Walking 10 Percent More [image: kids-in-uniform-running-small] A new report<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/e459680a…>by travel behavior analyst Nancy McGuckin and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership reveals some impressive trends in how students are traveling to school around the state of California. The accompanying policy brief<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c582868a…>also shows that safety for children traveling on California's streets has steadily improved since 2001. Safe Routes to School is clearly getting kids moving and keeping them safe in California. Thanks to Active Living Research for generously supporting the research which funded the report! + Read *Travel to School in California: Key Findings from the National Household Travel Survey*<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/da1e44ce…> 4. Registration for the 4th SRTS Conference and National Partnership Annual Meeting Launches May 8 The Safe Routes to School National Conference will be held in Sacramento, CA from August 13-15, 2013 and is the premier Safe Routes to School event for everyone seeking to improve walking and bicycling for school aged children. Organizers are creating an action-packed program offering 60 sessions including plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, and mind mixers, as well as seven tours of local model projects. Registration will launch on May 8th with “early bird” registration fees available through June 28th. The conference registration deadline is July 23rd. Register at www.saferoutesconference.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/39037f12…> . The Safe Routes to School National Partnership also encourages you to come to Sacramento a day early to attend our free Annual Meeting which will take place on Monday, August 12 from 1-5 PM, followed by a Safe Routes Social from 5-6 PM. Those of you from California can also sign-up for an Advocacy Day on the afternoon of Thursday, August 15 right after the conference ends. Online registration for the conference, our Annual Meeting and the California Advocacy Day will launch in May. 5. Three Reasons to Celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8 May is National Bike Month, which means there are lots of reasons for kids and adults to get motivated to add physical activity into their daily lives through bicycling to school and around the community. Here are three important reasons to celebrate National Bike to School Day<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/e38c6944…>this year on May 8! - *Promoting Safety*: Encouraging walking and bicycling to school can help build support for infrastructure improvements in the broader community. Download a walkability checklist to evaluate how to improve safety at your school.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c6ea77af…> - *Creating Healthier Habits:* Walking and bicycling to school helps kids and adults get daily physical activity that improves heath. Find tips on creating a bicycle and pedestrian safety curriculum at your school.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/b30131c7…> - *It’s Fun! *Walking school buses and bike trains are fun ways to interact with other families and strengthen community connections. Organize or join a bike train for kids and families at your school<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/f63532aa…> . 6. Upcoming Webinars on Working With Superintendents and Transportation Departments Our monthly technical assistance webinar series<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/b359957f…>features expert speakers, a chat feature for participants, and archived downloadable post-webinar recordings. Join us for these upcoming webinars: *Maximizing District-Wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Principals and School Boards * *May 16th, 2013 @ 2pm Eastern* – Register here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/362a0dfa…> Join us for this hour-long webinar where we’ll explore strategies that principals and school boards are currently are employing to encourage more walking and bicycling to school. *Maximizing City Involvement in Safe Routes to School: Educating Municipal Transportation Departments and Practitioners* *June 20th, 2013 @ 2pm Eastern – *Register here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/94f45fc9…> We’ll discuss how Safe Routes to School advocates can support municipal transportation departments and practitioners in identifying ways to safely get children active commuting to school. 7. New Faces of Advocacy The state network welcomes new advocacy organizers in FL and NJ Welcome aboard to Heather Murphy (our Florida advocacy organizer, who started April 22nd ) and Nora Shepard (our New Jersey advocacy organizer, who will officially join us on May 13th). We are fortunate to have such a robust network of passionate and qualified partners to draw from, enabling a seamless transition in our state advocacy team. We look forward to keeping the momentum going and growing in Florida and New Jersey! Take a look at our blogs to learn more about Heather (through her blog<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/ec203ee3…>) and Nora (in Laura Torchio's blog on "Passing the Torch"<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/3130443b…>) and visit our state pages to learn more about our full seven state network ( CA<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/ed69bbb2…>, FL<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/abd94a26…>, MS<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/4bbb192e…>, NC<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/cdf11e18…>, NJ<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/dc7eddc8…>, OH<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/a41b349b…>, TN<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/a5ffb450…> ). 8. Regional Network Update Growing body of research touts health benefits of active transportation As we end “Public Health Month” and enter “Bike Month,” we continue to highlight the growing body of research and news that touts the health benefits of active transportation. Marty Martinez, Bay Area policy manager, blogged about a recent study<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7bf862d7…>that looked at how ongoing efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area to reduce reliance on automobiles would produce beneficial side effects for the region’s public health. According to this study, 99 percent of the public health benefits are attributable to increased physical activity levels rather than to decreased air pollution. This type of research is shaping development of regional planning documents, and ultimately leading to improvements in communities across the country. 9. Highlighted Blogs Shared Use Agreements – Advancing Policy in Tennessee<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/22ed1580…> Prioritizing Joint Use Agreements in Large Urban Areas<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/9f29aa2d…> 10. Featured State West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and the West Virginia Division of Highways, in January 2013 presented $824,800 in federal funds for seven projects as part of the 2012 Safe Routes to School Grant Program. Safe Routes to School Projects in West Virginia include upgrading current school crossing systems, improving or creating ADA compliant sidewalks in the area of the schools, or creating safer access to a school's walking path and playground equipment. Senate Bill 158 passed unanimously in the West Virginia Senate on March 26, 2013. Previous attempts last year at passing a Complete Streets bill had failed to make it this far because some lawmakers feared that the bill would mandate projects. The current version of the bill does not mandate, but suggests and encourages municipalities to adopt an approach to future transportation designs and planning that would take pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation into account. The bill would also create a 16-member Complete Streets Advisory Board that would make recommendations for design guidance and to track Complete Streets implementation for state transportation officials. + Read more.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/0fca1ae4…> In this Issue 1. Three New Studies on Walking and Bicycling to School, Complete Streets and Public Health<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story1> 2. Understanding the Impacts of the Federal Budget on Safe Routes to School<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story2> 3. 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Bike Month/Week/Days Publicity
by Susan Sullivan 02 May '13

02 May '13

Hello! I heard Frank's report at the Traffic Commission last night - does anyone have press releases, or logos, or websites for these that I could put in our Government Access Channel, eNewsletter, website and social media? I'd be happy to share and create a proactive effort from the City to the residents! Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430

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Fwd: Draft MMMPO LRTP
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '13

01 May '13

Bicycle Board Members, As your representative on the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee, I will be happy to take your comments on the Long Range Transportation Plan to the MPO CAC at its meeting May 9. As stated in Bill's message below, you can read the LRTP at http://plantogether.org/Public%20Notices/PublicReview.html . The LRTP is such fun to read. One easy way to do it is to simply search for the word "bicycle" in any of the chapters. Chapter 9 is fun because it has all the great planned bicycle projects. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: April 29, 2013 5:17:05 PM EDT > To: "'Christopher M. Fletcher AICP'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Patricia Diederich'" <planner(a)moncpc.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Draft MMMPO LRTP > > > MPO Committee Members, > > We will be considering the MPO’s Updated Long Range Transportation Plan during the Committee meetings next week. There are a few details still being finalized in some of the chapters but I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to begin reviewing the draft document now because it is so large. The Chapters that are completed are available at the MPO’s website at the link below. The TIP Amendments under consideration are also available on the same web page. > > http://plantogether.org/Public%20Notices/PublicReview.html > > A complete agenda for the upcoming MPO committee meetings will be sent before the end of the week. I look forward to seeing you at next week’s meetings. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of any assistance. > > Regards, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Rightsizing streets webinar - NEVERMIND, IT'S FULL
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

I didn't know a Webinar could be full but I tried to register for this one and was rejected because it's full. Sorry! Maybe I'll go ride now instead. Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Rightsizing streets webinar - 2:30 TODAY
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Vote Today
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Please remember to vote today if you haven't already.

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Fwd: [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: 4ank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 27, 2013 9:27:33 AM EDT > To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway > Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com > > Thanks, Steve! What time do you think you'll be there? > > I've asked Ryan Serritella for specifics about exactly where to meet and who to see at Mylan Park on May 11. I'll let you know when I hear from him. > > This will be a good opportunity to get kids started right and to demonstrate that cyclists are respectable members of the community. > > On Friday, April 26, 2013 8:17:47 PM UTC-4, Steve Harouff wrote: > Frank count me in also. > > On Apr 18, 2013 3:59 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgme...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Here's an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police and other emergency responders. > > Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm at Mylan Park Sat. May 11. > > Respond to me or Ryan Serritella <ry...(a)groupmatrix.com> at your earliest convenience. > > 4ank > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Ryan Serritella" <ry...(a)groupmatrix.com> >> Date: April 8, 2013 1:32:42 PM EDT >> To: <bikemor...(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: "Richard Sackett" <sac...(a)groupmatrix.com> >> Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway >> >> Hi Frank, >> >> It was nice speaking with you today. Below are the details of the event. Any assistance you or your volunteers could provide would be greatly appreciated. >> The law office of Farmer Cline and Campbell will provide all of the helmets and booth space. We’d need your organizations help with fittings, bike safety checks, the road course, etc… We’ll probably need 10-15 volunteers. It will be a great event and well worth their time! >> >> Thanks! >> >> Todd D. May Emergency Responders Fair >> Saturday, May 11 10:00am-4:00pm at expo center at Mylan Park >> >> This is an event that police, fire, ambulance and military organizations have following a day of statewide training on Friday. Last year we had a WKKW promote leading up to the event and then Kovals sponsored a remote broadcast during the event. We had a few dozen fire/EMS vehicles, police cars, military equipment and a helicopter from HealthNet all on display. The objective is to invite families out so kids can get used to being around emergency responders in case they need help in the future. There were displays on fire safety, SWAT stormed a mock house and then they lit it on fire to show how firemen put out a blaze. We had a great turnout with families and lots of kids on site. This would be perfect to have car seats checked, bike helmets, etc since it's geared towards kids to start with. >> >> Event sponsor Farmer Cline and Campbell will be giving away free helmets to children 14 and under, providing bike safety checks and hosting a bike road course with prizes. >> >> Best, >> >> Ryan Serritella >> GROUP MATRIX >> (518) 724-3732 office >> (866) 901-8111 fax >> ryan(a)groupmatrix.com >> www.groupmatrix.com >> >> GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. >> For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. >> We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. >> CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. >> To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to monbikeclub...(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/monbikeclub/NZJSNDJSmyw/unsubscribe?hl=en. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > >

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May Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

It's just around the corner folks! w00t. Thursday May 2nd. Anyone got things that need to be added to the agenda? If you know of folks that would like to help out w/ cycling in Morgantown but don't feel compelled to unless they get a "title", then have them step up now! We have a few openings and would love to get some like-minded folks to join us in making our community more cycling friendly. Thanks y'all and have a swell weekend.

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Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Here's an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police and other emergency responders. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm at Mylan Park Sat. May 11. Respond to me or Ryan Serritella <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> at your earliest convenience. 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Date: April 8, 2013 1:32:42 PM EDT > To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Richard Sackett" <sackett(a)groupmatrix.com> > Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway > > Hi Frank, > > It was nice speaking with you today. Below are the details of the event. Any assistance you or your volunteers could provide would be greatly appreciated. > The law office of Farmer Cline and Campbell will provide all of the helmets and booth space. We’d need your organizations help with fittings, bike safety checks, the road course, etc… We’ll probably need 10-15 volunteers. It will be a great event and well worth their time! > > Thanks! > > Todd D. May Emergency Responders Fair > Saturday, May 11 10:00am-4:00pm at expo center at Mylan Park > > This is an event that police, fire, ambulance and military organizations have following a day of statewide training on Friday. Last year we had a WKKW promote leading up to the event and then Kovals sponsored a remote broadcast during the event. We had a few dozen fire/EMS vehicles, police cars, military equipment and a helicopter from HealthNet all on display. The objective is to invite families out so kids can get used to being around emergency responders in case they need help in the future. There were displays on fire safety, SWAT stormed a mock house and then they lit it on fire to show how firemen put out a blaze. We had a great turnout with families and lots of kids on site. This would be perfect to have car seats checked, bike helmets, etc since it's geared towards kids to start with. > > Event sponsor Farmer Cline and Campbell will be giving away free helmets to children 14 and under, providing bike safety checks and hosting a bike road course with prizes. > > Best, > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com. >

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250-mile ride across WV for 4-H....
by Derek Springston 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

BB Members, Just saw this in my WVU news feed and thought you might like to read about this or get involved. Have a nice day, ~Derek *Donate now to support cyclists riding to send kids to 4-H camp* Training is underway for a 250-mile bike ride across West Virginia to raise scholarship money to help send youths to 4-H camp programs. The 25 riders participating in “Outspoken for 4-H” hope to raise $20,000 by the event kickoff on June 13. Celebrating its 10th year, the ride has enjoyed much success ensuring campers can attend camp at a low cost. Over the past 10 years, Outspoken cyclists have raised more than $50,000. Many 4-H’ers take part in the event as riders and as volunteers. Twenty-two cyclists crossed the state last year, stopping at county 4-H camps to promote healthy lifestyles and show their 4-H pride. The ride finishes at Older Members Conference State 4-H Camp at WVU Jackson’s Mill near Weston, W.Va. More online: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2013/04/25/donate-now-to-support-cyclists-riding-… -- *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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Bike Rack @ Morgantown Market Place
by Kathy Evans 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Frank, It is the consensus of the Board Of Directors of the Morgantown Farmers Market Growers Association to agree with Tom Arnold's alternate location for the bike rack rather than under the Market Place Pavilion.? We appreciate your interest in serving our biking customers, however we feel the location that Tom is suggesting a better choice. Thank You, Kathy Evans Pres. MFMGA

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Farmers Market Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Damien, Could you please reply-all to this message and attach the photos that you took last week that show the bicycle parking locations in the Morgantown Market Place? This morning, I spoke with Tom Arnold. He said that installing one post-and-loop device in each of the cross-hatched triangles as planned could interfere with vendors that occupy those spaces when the Farmers Market is operating. Since each post will be only 18" from the curb that separates the rain gardens from the asphalt, perhaps they won't interfere with the vendors on Farmers Market days. Could someone receiving this message show the photos to the appropriate Farmers association representative and get their take on it? Since we didn't have a post-and-loop rack when we took the photos, I've attached a photo of one for your convenience. Of course, if bicycles are locked to the post-and-loop racks more space would be used. Traditionally, the Farmers association has provided a small portable comb type bicycle rack at the Market entrance on market days. If they could continue doing so, perhaps a solution would be to install the post-and-loop racks as planned; "bag" them Friday night so bicycles will not be parked at them on Saturday morning; and have the Farmers association continue to provide the comb rack when the farmers market is operating. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Complete Streets Act waiting Governor's signature!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Good news for the Complete Street Act! It awaits the Governor's signature. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?year=2013&sessio… An interesting part of this bill is that is provides §17-4A-3, a Complete Streets Advisory Board. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Proclamation
by Jim Manilla 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Thanks Linda and Frank On Monday, April 22, 2013, Linda Little wrote: > We will get it ready:) > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org');> > > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'fgmeindl(a)gmail.com');>> > *To: *"Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'jimmanilla(a)gmail.com');>> > *Cc: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, > 'cvml', 'llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>>, "Jeff Mikorski" < > jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com');>Board" < > bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com');>> > *Sent: *Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM > *Subject: *Bike Month Proclamation > > Mr. Mayor, > > Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is > the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since > she usually creates the proclamation document. > > Proclamation > Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents > that create diversified robust local economies; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of > American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy > bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; > Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and > through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; > Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to > realize its vision and achieve its goal; > Whereas, May is National Bike Month; > Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby > proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and > encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to > enjoy this activity's many benefits. > > For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in > Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so > could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater > Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > 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 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Mr. Mayor, Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. Proclamation Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; Whereas, May is National Bike Month; Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: May Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

Any items for the TC May 1 meeting? Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: April 18, 2013 4:39:53 PM EDT > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Margaret Roberts" <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "Dave McKain" <dave.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Julie Thalman" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: May Traffic Commission Meeting > > I will be out of town on May 1, if that's the date of the meeting, but I would like an update on: > 1) letter to Terri Hough re: process of identifying streets to pave each year > 2) request to DOH to study the redesignating route 7 to Green Bag - city taking ownership of Brockway corridor > 3) response from CC re budget request made to City Council for $200,000 > 4) DOH studies of no turn on red & changing ped signals in downtown > 5) letter to City Manager (Terrence) re: process for selecting projects in the CIP > > Thanks > Christiaan > > >>> On 4/18/2013 at 4:20 PM, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items that you would like to discuss at the May meeting. Thank you. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov >

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BB against bike lanes?
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

At the last BB meeting, in response to a statement that the BB is opposed to bike lanes, I mentioned presentations that the BB has made to various bodies including City Council and the MPO. For those of you that joined the BB after 2010, you might be interested in the presentation at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8cmukjrcuqnczuc/0Ej8VsNaZ6 . Slides 13 - 23 discuss bike lanes and where they make sense. This presentation was delivered to the conference of WV MPO's in Oct. 2010. An almost identical earlier version was presented, September 2009 to the Morgantown Monongalia MPO. The whole world is learning how to accommodate bicycles and bike lanes are only one option. Countries such as Germany that had many bike lanes and bike paths has removed many that they have found made cycling less safe. We should all learn from others' experience. Quoting from page 17 of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, "Bike lanes are appropriate · on arterials where the speed difference between motor vehicles and bicycles is high (>15 mph) and · there are no or few collectors and · collector traffic volume is low." (A collector is a side street.) But also quoting from page 17 of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, "Bike lanes may increase the incidence of crashes at crossings because cyclists are less visible in the bike lane than in the travel lane. Three common causes of crashes at crossings are the “right hook”, “left cross” and “drive out”. Right hook: motorist looks left turns right into cyclist in the bike lane. Left cross: motorist turns left into a cyclist in the bike lane who was obscured by the motor vehicles in the travel lane. Drive out: motorist pulls out in front of the cyclist in the bike lane because the motorist’s view of the cyclist was obscured by parked cars to the right of the bike lane or trees, shrubs and other obstacles in the sight line between the motorist and the cyclist in the bike lane. With more motorists talking on cell phones, texting, looking at their GPS and other distractions, it becomes ever more imperative that cyclist visibility not be compromised by positioning the cyclist where he or she can’t be seen. Bike lanes can lead both motorists and cyclists to believe that bicyclists belong in the bike lanes and not on the roadway. When a bicyclist chooses to move from the bike lane into the travel lane, the belief that the bicyclist belongs in the bike lane can lead to conflicts, crashes and injury. When bike lanes are installed the following actions should be considered to preclude these conflicts: Terminating the bike lane sufficient distance from intersection to enable the cyclist to safely merge into travel lane in advance of the intersection; Appropriate signage warning motorists that cyclists may merge at probable merge points, signage informing motorists that cyclists may use the travel lane, enforcement including citing motorists that do not yield to cyclists where appropriate and education campaigns including billboards, TV spots, radio PSAs and newspaper articles to educate motorists and bicyclists that it is lawful and indeed safer sometimes to merge from the bike lane or bike trail onto the roadway." Frank

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Fwd: Greene County Safety Day
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What are we doing for youth development? In at least one past year, Nick Hein supported this activity. This seems to be an opportunity to support youth development as well as to enhance cyclists' relationship with Greene County residents. What do you want to do? 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 18, 2013 9:50:54 PM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greene County Safety Day > Reply-To: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > > Hello, > > This e-mail is regarding our phone conversation on April 18th I spoke with you regarding Safety Day in Greene County, PA. Safety Day will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. If you have a bicycle safety program appropriate for 3rd and 4th graders we would love to have you present at Safety Day. We are expecting approximately 185 children and their teachers from Carmichaels Elementary. We are hoping to have 10-12 stations that the students will rotate through related to safety. Presenters will be ask to set up at the fairgrounds that morning between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. The students should arrive around 9:00 and spend the day visiting the presenters until 2:00. > > Please e-mail me or call, 724-833-3619 or 724-324-2954, to let me know if you will be able to join us for Safety Day. > > Thank you, > Pam Wright

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Fwd: Greene County Safety Day
by BikeMorgantown 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What are we doing for youth development? In at least one past year, Nick Hein supported this activity. This seems to be an opportunity to support youth development as well as to enhance cyclists' relationship with Greene County residents. What do you want to do? 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 18, 2013 9:50:54 PM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greene County Safety Day > Reply-To: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > > Hello, > > This e-mail is regarding our phone conversation on April 18th I spoke with you regarding Safety Day in Greene County, PA. Safety Day will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. If you have a bicycle safety program appropriate for 3rd and 4th graders we would love to have you present at Safety Day. We are expecting approximately 185 children and their teachers from Carmichaels Elementary. We are hoping to have 10-12 stations that the students will rotate through related to safety. Presenters will be ask to set up at the fairgrounds that morning between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. The students should arrive around 9:00 and spend the day visiting the presenters until 2:00. > > Please e-mail me or call, 724-833-3619 or 724-324-2954, to let me know if you will be able to join us for Safety Day. > > Thank you, > Pam Wright

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What do you think of this? Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; Whereas, May is National Bike Month; Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. For at least the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May Bike Month in Morgantown (see attached). Should we make that happen again this year? Frank

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Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 18, 2013 5:27:34 PM EDT > To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jim Manilla <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane > > Damien, > > I think I can speak on behalf of all the cyclists that ride up Mon Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Dr. when I ask you to extend our gratitude to the WVDOH for the excellent job they did this morning sweeping and then washing the uphill shoulder. Through the winter, a fair amount of gravel and other debris collected there making the ascent more difficult than it already is and presented increased risk of flat tires and weaving to avoid debris. Hopefully, it will stay clean for a while and encourage more people to ride their bikes between Evansdale and Downtown instead of using their cars. > > Frank

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Fwd: Join the Excitement: Join the National Bike Challenge!
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

Any interest in this? Begin forwarded message: > From: Katie Omberg <Katie(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: April 12, 2013 2:41:12 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Join the Excitement: Join the National Bike Challenge! > > Dear Frank, > > > > As a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, we know that Morgantown is invested in cycling. Because of your community’s passion for cycling, we invite you to join us in the 2013 National Bike Challenge! The Challenge is a free and fun program to help people across the country improve their health, save on transportation, and protect the environment. The Challenge also provides a way to promote teamwork within local businesses, create a healthier community, and get people excited about bicycling. > > > > To learn more about the Challenge, visit www.nationalbikechallenge.org and watch this welcome video. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, and we’ll see you on the road! > > > > Best, > > > > Katie > > > > > > > > KATIE OMBERG, Outreach and Events Manager > KATIE(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG | 202-621-5455 > > THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS > WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG > > TWITTER | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE > > May is National Bike Month; Learn more here! > > >

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April Minutes (and corrected March Minutes)
by Traci Liebig 12 Apr '13

12 Apr '13

Hi All! Attached are the April minutes and addenda, as well as the March minutes, which have been corrected to include the attendance chart as requested. Also, I'd like to make a plug for a WVU event at which bike ideas could be shared-- please join the WVU sustainability committee for an interactive town hall meeting to introduce the university’s sustainability strategic plan. Learn what WVU is already doing, tell us what you’re doing, and tell us what you’d like to see in sustainability in the following strategic objective areas: education, research, and innovation; institutional stewardship; student engagement; public service and civic engagement; and communication. Where: Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair Time: 2:30– 5 PM Date: Thursday, April 18th Light refreshments will be served. Thanks! Mrs. K

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Re: [Bikeboard] Contemplated Bike Board Recognition - Walgreens
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

Thanks, Chris! I'm copying the Bicycle Board. As I mentioned, we haven't defined the recognition yet. I'm hoping we'll have it defined by May, National Bike Month and be able to present it to Mr. Sanders then. Do you think we should give him a heads up or just wait until we actually have something to present? Frank On Apr 10, 2013, at 2:57 PM, Christopher Fletcher wrote: > Mr. Gmeindl: > > Good afternoon. My development/construction contact with the Walgreens project in Sabraton provided me a contact concerning the contemplated Bike Board recognition...Mr. James Sanders, Store Manager, 304-826-6897. > > Please advise how you wish to proceed. > > Thank you. > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7431 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > >

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

At tonight's BB meeting, I took an action item to copy the Board on a MAP-21 funding webinar that Jeff Mikorski is hosting in Council Chambers next Tuesday Apr. 9 at 2 pm. The more of us that attend the better synergy we'll achieve. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 2, 2013 9:31:56 AM EDT > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > > Christiaan, > > Thanks for the notice. I would like see the webinar but I have a meeting at 3:00 pm, so I can only be a part of the first hour. If your interested, we can host the webinar in the Council Chambers room, then have a followup meeting on strategy for grant applications. > > Sincerely, > > Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM > Interim City Manager > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > 304-284-7404 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > To: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 9:57:45 AM > Subject: Fw: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > > > > Jeff & Damien - > I strongly urge you to sit in on this webinar next Tuesday at 2:00. Darren & Peter are excellent at what they do. Instead of the meeting I asked for to simply discuss the project funding estimates that I requested of Damien, maybe we could sit-in together on this webinar to help us understand the big picture to fund some pedestrian & bicycle infrastructure this year (the 20% local match I proposed during the budget process). This could actually be a great meeting to include Frank of the Bicycle Board (cc'd) and maybe even Bill Austin from the MPO (also cc'd). > > I'd be happy to come to your offices or we could meet in mine in the Coliseum. If the time & date of the webinar don't work we could watch it together later when it is posted on the web. Thank you both for your great work! > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo… > > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: PBIC News <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:07 AM > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options - Corrected > > > > PBIC News Brief -- News from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > March 26, 2013 > PBIC and Bike League offer free webinar on funding ped/bike projects under MAP-21 > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists for its next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > Accessing Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects under MAP-21 > Tuesday, April 9, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/5e98774b…. > > The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21) law has changed many of the familiar routes for funding bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure. But funding is still available. This presentation is intended to help pedestrian and bicycle officials learn how to use MAP-21 funding programs at the state and local levels. > > Speakers Darren Flusche, with the Bike League, and Peter Lagerwey, with Toole Design Group, will discuss ways to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources to build bicycling and walking projects, as well as how to leverage the new Transportation Alternatives program. > > At the conclusion of the webinar, both speakers will be available for questions and discussion. > > This is the first of two webinars being offered jointly by the PBIC and the Bike League. The second presentation, to be held May 7, will focus on the economic value of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars . > > > > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > > > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/e09c6429… > http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/3830a4d3… > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. Non-Profits Email Free with VerticalResponse!

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Fwd: Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> > Date: April 6, 2013, 10:27:48 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Walgreen Bicycle Parking > > I like the idea of the decal!!! > > Connector between Suncrest Middle and Panera Bread? I'm not sure of its status in your plan. Urban Landscape has a plan for it. Kara would have it. > > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569 > > On Apr 5, 2013, at 5:39 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Today, Chris Fletcher and I discussed Walgreen recognition. Chris did not have any preconceived notions about how it should be done. >> >> I explained that the Bicycle Board would like to use this opportunity to inspire other businesses to provide bicycle parking as well as to become bicycle friendly businesses. I said that I didn't think recognition from the BB would be as valuable to businesses as recognition from the City Manager, the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce. Chris felt that the Mayor would be most appropriate to present the recognition. Chris took an action item to ask the Walgreen developer how they would like to receive the recognition. Chris also recognized the value of Walgreen stating that they installed bicycle parking because it is good for business as well as because the City encouraged them to do so. >> >> I told Chris that the BB is developing a local Bicycle Friendly Business decal that the Mayor could present to Walgreen so they could display it on their entrance. It would be nice if we could get all this done before the end of May, National Bike Month. >> >> We also discussed other opportunities for improving bicycle connectivity throughout the City. We discussed First St. between Jones Av. and Jones place. Recall that the Jones Place developer agreed to replace the stairs that go up there and to install a bicycle tray alongside the sidewalk so cyclists could walk their bikes up it alongside the steps. Chris showed me some wonderful drawings of a bike/ped connector through that corridor from Jones to Lorentz. I agreed to send Chris the photos of various bike trays that we provided several months ago to the Traffic Commission to pass on to the Jones Place developer. There are many at http://tinyurl.com/bl8zgpk and a few selected from there at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xquc4lbloa8r91n/OPyjZOafkO . >> >> We also discussed the opportunity to install a bicycle tray alongside the stairway that leads from the Law School Dr. up to the asphalt path that goes to the Law School adjacent to the section of Jones Av. that terminates behind Terrace Heights apartments. Chris meets monthly with WVU and will present this idea to them .Hugh Kierig is one of the WVU staff with whom he meets. >> >> Am I missing any bicycling connector opportunities that aren't already in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx ? >> >> Frank >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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March Minutes . . . at the last minute
by Traci Liebig 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hello BB, March minutes are attached. I just got married, so you'll forgive me for my extreme lateness, right? I printed a few copies. Also, I promised at the last meeting to send the BB instructions to see bike rack locations on the WVU beta map. Here's the link: http://beta.campusmap.wvu.edu/ Here's the instructions: 1) Click the link and look for the buildings listed in blue on the lefthand side of the map. 2) Click 'Student Recreation Center' 3) An 'A' and 'B' show up on the lefthand side. Underneath 'A-Student Recreation Center' click 'What's near here?' 3) Look over at the map. Bike racks are denoted on the map with a gray box that has a P and a little bike person on it. 4) Not too many clicks, but how would you really know to do that? See you in a bit, Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Today, Chris Fletcher and I discussed Walgreen recognition. Chris did not have any preconceived notions about how it should be done. I explained that the Bicycle Board would like to use this opportunity to inspire other businesses to provide bicycle parking as well as to become bicycle friendly businesses. I said that I didn't think recognition from the BB would be as valuable to businesses as recognition from the City Manager, the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce. Chris felt that the Mayor would be most appropriate to present the recognition. Chris took an action item to ask the Walgreen developer how they would like to receive the recognition. Chris also recognized the value of Walgreen stating that they installed bicycle parking because it is good for business as well as because the City encouraged them to do so. I told Chris that the BB is developing a local Bicycle Friendly Business decal that the Mayor could present to Walgreen so they could display it on their entrance. It would be nice if we could get all this done before the end of May, National Bike Month. We also discussed other opportunities for improving bicycle connectivity throughout the City. We discussed First St. between Jones Av. and Jones place. Recall that the Jones Place developer agreed to replace the stairs that go up there and to install a bicycle tray alongside the sidewalk so cyclists could walk their bikes up it alongside the steps. Chris showed me some wonderful drawings of a bike/ped connector through that corridor from Jones to Lorentz. I agreed to send Chris the photos of various bike trays that we provided several months ago to the Traffic Commission to pass on to the Jones Place developer. There are many at http://tinyurl.com/bl8zgpk and a few selected from there at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xquc4lbloa8r91n/OPyjZOafkO . We also discussed the opportunity to install a bicycle tray alongside the stairway that leads from the Law School Dr. up to the asphalt path that goes to the Law School adjacent to the section of Jones Av. that terminates behind Terrace Heights apartments. Chris meets monthly with WVU and will present this idea to them .Hugh Kierig is one of the WVU staff with whom he meets. Am I missing any bicycling connector opportunities that aren't already in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx ? Frank

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Photos from 3/19 Bicycle Valet
by Emily Vasile 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hi All, Last night Gunnar asked about photos from the Bicycle Valet at the showing of Switch last month. Here's a link to the album<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151362000856938&type=1>in case you missed it. Great work Jonathan, Traci, and Damien in making it happen! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13
by Susan Sullivan 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hello! Could Frank also let me know when the recognition for Walgreens will be? I'll announce it, and if pictures are taken (or need to be!), I can share those, too! Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Friday, April 5, 2013 12:00:04 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Action Items from April Meeting (Traci Liebig) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:10:32 -0400 From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Action Items from April Meeting Message-ID: <515E95080200003F000C945C(a)WVUGW01.wvu.edu> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.0__=" This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=__PartF2C2F058.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.1__=" --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Good Morning BB! =20 Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. =20 Traci =20 =20 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're = okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project = if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket = commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition = for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens. --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 9.00.8112.16470"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px; FONT: 10pt Segoe UI"> <DIV>Good Morning BB!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus.</DIV>= <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if = they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo = op.</DIV> <DIV>210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack = project if he cannot make the May meeting.</DIV> <DIV>211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = <STRONG>Done!</STRONG></DIV> <DIV>212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the = BB.</DIV> <DIV>213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan.</DIV> <DIV>214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a = pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day.</DIV> <DIV>215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognitio= n for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens.</DIV></BODY></HTML> --=__PartF2C2F058.1__=-- --=__PartF2C2F058.0__=-- ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard End of Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 *****************************************

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Action Items from April Meeting
by Traci Liebig 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Good Morning BB! Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. Traci 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens.

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April Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Here is the agenda. Please review, let me know if I goofed up in some way. Attached as well. Only lie/fib on there is that I'm gonna let Christiaan give his talk straight away after schmooze time. Attached find his report as a pdf. ******* April Bike Board Meeting April 4, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Gunnar will reconvene the group who is working on the Walk/Bike Transit Map referred to in action item 194. 198. Andrew will seek out a first year WVU cycling student to get involved with the bike board. Gunnar "will hound" WVU cycling as well. :) 199. Damien will request a parking space and/or loading space on street in front of the Met once Traci gets event details about the Festival of Ideas (FOI) event on March 19th at the Met 200. Traci will find out if there will be a bus in front of the met and what exactly the plans are for the FOI event 201. Damien will ask Fred (with DOH?) if it's possible to put 'Welcome to Suncrest' signs on the same poles as the two BFC signs that were erected in Suncrest 202. Jonathan will photograph and send specs of the rack that's sitting at Positive Spin that's meant for Suncrest Middle/Matt Watson 203. Damien will find out if the city can transport the rack from PS to Suncrest Middle. 204. Frank will send someone Matt Watson's phone number (but we never decided who he would give it to) 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion 206. Derek will email BB to see who will help him get photos at Suncrest Middle for the Saris bike corral opportunity 207. Frank will let Butch know if he needs him to provide information on informal group rides for the LAB 'success stories' application 208. Traci will scan the activities suggested by LAB for Bike to Work Day and email the bike board with the ones she thinks are most attainable and are a good fit for Morgantown Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Bike Summit; lead by Christaan * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike locker graphics, bike parking in the Farmers Market; lead by Frank * Cycling-related info on the Trip Advisor Morgantown site; lead by Derek * Saris Rack Corral Contest follow-up; lead by Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * 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 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward ?? ********

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Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :(
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 4, 2013 9:34:47 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM > Subject: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > WV Connecting Communities (this report is from Gary who was in the House gallery last night) -- > Bad news: > > Our HB3021 did not make the cut today. It was on the agenda and brought up for a passage vote when Rep Cadle (R) Mason got up and ranted and raved about how he was a truck driver and it takes 1,000 feet to stop a tractor trailer going 60 MPH and what’s he going to do crash into the oncoming car, run over the cyclist or run off the road? Of course none of this makes any sense but sense and reason sometimes takes a hike in the Chamber. It was enough to spook leadership… > > At that point Del Fleischauer got up and gave a good defense but Speaker Thompson had our bill moved to the “foot of the bills” and then when it came back up had it laid over a day, effectively killing it because today is the last day to move bills out of the House to the Senate. I was told the Speaker was concerned that they didn’t know if they had the votes to pass the bill so rather than letting it go down with a no vote they put it off the calendar for today. > > I’ll be looking for a “horse” - a bill that is already still alive and running that we can insert (amend) some or all of our bill into. This is a tricky maneuver and needs a lot of help from committee chairs and leadership so it’s a longshot but worth a try. > > Gary Zuckett, for WV Connecting Communities > > > > > > From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:Christiaan.Abildso@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 2:21 PM > To: Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; Don Spencer; Frank Gmeindl; Andrea Salina; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; Bill Austin; John Manchester; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Gary Zuckett; Craig Slaughter > Cc: Susie K Salisbury; Tom Lane; Jodi Urbanic; Rod Watkins > Subject: Re: HB3021 > > > All - > Update: Senate Bill 158 (Compete Streets Act) is scheduled to be taken up in the House Committee on Government Organization tomorrow, Thursday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. > Christiaan > > >>> On 4/2/2013 at 3:58 PM, <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. > The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). > I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. > If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. > Thanks everyone, kasey > >

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Rightsizing streets webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Fwd: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Go to http://www.everybodywalk.org/takeaction and submit your comments to the Federal Register to advance walking and walkability. e.g. include sidewalks and safe crosswalks in every roadway project. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: April 3, 2013 11:14:36 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-0bbd911cef-f68f769cc5-c4a4(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > You're Invited to Give Input on the Office of the Surgeon General's > Future Call to Action on Walking > > Comment now at everybodywalk.org/takeaction > > Walking is the key to a stronger, healthier America. For families, walking to and from school and in daily life is a great way to spend time together and create healthy, active lifestyles for our kids. As the walking movement continues to gain momentum in 2013, you have the chance to help guide the national agenda around getting more people walking and building walkable communities. > > Until April 30, the US Surgeon General is looking for feedback from the public on what should be included in a future call to action around walking. Please join the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in responding! > > What You Can Do > We are calling on organizations and individuals to submit public comment to the Federal Register. You can submit any promising ideas or effective practices that you think would be work to advance walking or walkability at the national or local levels. > Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction > Watch inspiring videos > Link to the Federal Register to submit your comments > Endorse a sign-on letter outlining key principles > Go for a walk! > Encourage your stakeholders to give input. > Forward this email and post this link on Facebook! > Just like recent calls to action and reports by the Surgeon General (breastfeeding, healthy homes and smoking), your feedback will be consolidated and combined into the proposed call to action on walking. > > More Details on the Public Comment Period > During the window of April 1-30, 2013, you have a unique opportunity to provide comment to the Federal Register on the proposed call to action on walking. Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction, where you will able to easily access the Federal Register Notice, and submit detailed comments on the proposed call to action on walking. All input will be considered by the Office of the Surgeon General. Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard. > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is proud to be a partner in the Every Body Walk Collaborative. For more information about the Collaborative or the Call to Action, contact info(a)everybodywalk.org. > > Please take action today, to help tomorrow's children have safer routes, lanes and paths. > > Sincerely, > > Deb Hubsmith > Director > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Great, Mark! I hope you win it. The root beer float ride sounds appealing. Unfortunately, I have another commitment April 11 in the afternoon. Hopefully we'll meet up soon. Frank On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:13 PM, mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > Frank, THANX! I registered an afterschool ride for May 8. Also, if anyone is intereted--the South Bike club is having a ride on April 11 from 2:30 to 4:30. We will ride form the rear of the school down to the railtrail to Uffington Bridge and back to enjoy rootbeer floats. Mark > > On 04/03/13, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Mark, >> >> >> Sorry for late notice. Must respond by 3 pm TODAY. South can win a bike rack. See below. >> >> Frank >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: April 3, 2013 10:06:33 AM EDT >>> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>> Cc: Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Just saw a post about a Saris Rack drawing for schools that register for Bike to School Day on May 8th. Not sure if school is still in session then but if so, could be a good opportunity for South Middle to enter the drawing and potentially win a replacement for the rack. They have to register a bike to school day event by 3pm today to enter. >>> >>> Register here: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/ >>> >>> Can someone (Derek, Frank, Jonathan?) pass this info on to the South Middle Bike Club? Short timeframe but it's worth a shot. >>> >>> Emily >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>> When Nick donated this bicycle rack last Fall, I think he was doing it on the assumption that it was required almost immediately, and that it would not be a permanent solution. Also, the PTO would work on details over time. As long as the school recognizes this is only a temporary solution until a more appropriate rack is found, I would say go for it. What I do not want to see happen is that this gets heavily publicized, and every school in the district begins installing toast racks as the standard parking solution. We are behind in just about everything in this state, let us not become behind in bicycle parking standards! >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> On 03/11/2013 04:25 PM, Ryan Post wrote: >>>> It looks like you could probably straddle the whole rack with a bike, and the wheel holder thingy would contact the crank arm or down tube. It's certainly not ideal, but it gets the job done. >>>> >>>> Certainly would be nice to get a nice new 'perfect' rack in there, but if it were me, I'd be upset I didn't get to ride today...65degrees!? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>>> I am pretty sure everyone knows my stance about this rack. When I attended Suncrest Middle School I rode a bicycle that had thin tires so I would not have been happy with this gift from PS. >>>> >>>> However, the reason why I correlated this subject with the Sarris Corral contest at the meeting this Thursday is because this could be a possible opportunity to photograph the toast rack onsite, not that I am advocating we go this route. This is a school that has not had bicycle parking in at least 50 years, so waiting a few more months to locate an appropriate rack would not necessarily be a bad approach. Ultimately, I think this should be Matt's choice, I could arrange to have him check the rack out at Positive Spin. >>>> >>>> If he is fine with using this rack, we should make it happen. >>>> >>>> -Jonathan >>>> >>>> >>>> On 03/11/2013 12:11 PM, Jennifer Selin wrote: >>>>> I don't want to slow things up. Better to get one in place. >>>>> >>>>> The donation idea was more useful if the rack was clearly inappropriate >>>>> And we really needed a different one. >>>>> >>>>> Jenny >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 11, 2013, at 12:03 PM, "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I recall there's some urgency in getting a rack installed so Matt can at least ride before he leaves Suncrest MS. >>>>>> The PS rack certainly isn't ideal but could be secured to the concreted with L-brackets. Even if left unsecured it's unlikely that anyone would be able to steal even one bike chained to the rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's get this rack over there and if Jenny/others can raise money for a better one, then as Emily points out the PS could be replaced- an opportunity for yet another bike recognition news item/ceremony. >>>>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>>>>> 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)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Emily Vasile [emilyvasile(a)gmail.com] >>>>>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:27 AM >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Bike Board >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi All- >>>>>> >>>>>> My impression from the meeting on Thursday was Matt was supposed to facilitate the delivery of the Positive Spin rack to Suncrest Middle since it was his initiative to begin with. Frank was going to pass on Matt/ Jack's (his father) phone number to follow up with him. >>>>>> >>>>>> It sounds like the PS rack is available and the Suncrest principal is OK with locating the rack there so we just need Matt to take the initiative. Then, if folks want to raise funds to get a more suitable rack installed later, it can be replaced. >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone made headway on raising funds/ a plan for getting a different rack in place? If not, I'd suggest connecting Matt/ Jack with Damien to arrange delivery of the PS rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Emily >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> All, >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you want me to see about getting the Positive Spin bicycle rack delivered to Suncrest Middle or should I wait to see if you get enough donations to purchase a new one? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM >>>>>> >>>>>> AssistantCity Engineer >>>>>> >>>>>> City of Morgantown >>>>>> >>>>>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>>>>> >>>>>> 389 Spruce Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>>>>> >>>>>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Andrew Pathfinder <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Sent: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:19:36 -0500 (EST) >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's select a rack we can be proud of, then ask around >>>>>> For donations, I'll kick in some and Ask some neighbors. >>>>>> Maybe ask some parents at the school to donate, put up a plaque.. >>>>>> >>>>>> How much do we need, which rack? >>>>>> >>>>>> Jenny >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Jonathan, >>>>>> >>>>>> Could you send me a couple pictures of the bike rack at Positive Spin for South Middle. I spoke with Principal Napolillo briefly this morning about getting the rack over to the school and want is going to need to be done once it is there. He had some questions that I couldn't answer since I've never seen the rack. Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM >>>>>> >>>>>> AssistantCity Engineer >>>>>> >>>>>> City of Morgantown >>>>>> >>>>>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>>>>> >>>>>> 389 Spruce Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>>>>> >>>>>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>>>>> To: "Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Cc: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:20:04 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> When it comes to rack design, I >>>>>> >>>>>> advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good >>>>>> >>>>>> list at >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm >>>>>> >>>>>> : >>>>>> support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when >>>>>> >>>>>> both wheels are left on the bike >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if >>>>>> >>>>>> the front wheel is removed >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock >>>>>> >>>>>> be securely anchored >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with no kickstand >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with water bottle cages >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle >>>>>> I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest >>>>>> >>>>>> Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I >>>>>> >>>>>> was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is >>>>>> >>>>>> significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, I would like well designed racks to be installed >>>>>> >>>>>> because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks >>>>>> >>>>>> really aren't suitable for a school environment. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -Jonathan >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: >>>>>> Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew R. Walker >>>>>> >>>>>> Pathfinder of West Virginia >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 235 High Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown Wv 26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> (304)296-0076 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.comMailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Emily Vasile 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Hi All, Just saw a post about a Saris Rack drawing for schools that register for Bike to School Day on May 8th. Not sure if school is still in session then but if so, could be a good opportunity for South Middle to enter the drawing and potentially win a replacement for the rack. They have to register a bike to school day event by 3pm today<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=591751750837216&set=a.1705444729579…>to enter. Register here: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/ Can someone (Derek, Frank, Jonathan?) pass this info on to the South Middle Bike Club? Short timeframe but it's worth a shot. Emily On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum < jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: > When Nick donated this bicycle rack last Fall, I think he was doing it > on the assumption that it was required almost immediately, and that it > would not be a permanent solution. Also, the PTO would work on details > over time. As long as the school recognizes this is only a temporary > solution until a more appropriate rack is found, I would say go for it. > What I do not want to see happen is that this gets heavily publicized, and > every school in the district begins installing toast racks as the standard > parking solution. We are behind in just about everything in this state, > let us not become behind in bicycle parking standards! > > -Jonathan > > > On 03/11/2013 04:25 PM, Ryan Post wrote: > > It looks like you could probably straddle the whole rack with a bike, and > the wheel holder thingy would contact the crank arm or down tube. It's > certainly not ideal, but it gets the job done. > > Certainly would be nice to get a nice new 'perfect' rack in there, but > if it were me, I'd be upset I didn't get to ride today...65degrees!? > > > On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum < > jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: > >> I am pretty sure everyone knows my stance about this rack. When I >> attended Suncrest Middle School I rode a bicycle that had thin tires so I >> would not have been happy with this gift from PS. >> >> However, the reason why I correlated this subject with the Sarris Corral >> contest at the meeting this Thursday is because this could be a possible >> opportunity to photograph the toast rack onsite, not that I am advocating >> we go this route. This is a school that has not had bicycle parking in at >> least 50 years, so waiting a few more months to locate an appropriate rack >> would not necessarily be a bad approach. Ultimately, I think this should >> be Matt's choice, I could arrange to have him check the rack out at >> Positive Spin. >> >> If he is fine with using this rack, we should make it happen. >> >> -Jonathan >> >> >> On 03/11/2013 12:11 PM, Jennifer Selin wrote: >> >> I don't want to slow things up. Better to get one in place. >> >> The donation idea was more useful if the rack was clearly inappropriate >> And we really needed a different one. >> >> Jenny >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 11, 2013, at 12:03 PM, "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> >> wrote: >> >> I recall there's some urgency in getting a rack installed so Matt can >> at least ride before he leaves Suncrest MS. >> The PS rack certainly isn't ideal but could be secured to the concreted >> with L-brackets. Even if left unsecured it's unlikely that anyone would be >> able to steal even one bike chained to the rack. >> >> Let's get this rack over there and if Jenny/others can raise money for a >> better one, then as Emily points out the PS could be replaced- an >> opportunity for yet another bike recognition news item/ceremony. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> >> 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)bikemorgantown.com [ >> bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Emily Vasile [ >> emilyvasile(a)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Monday, March 11, 2013 11:27 AM >> *To:* ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> *Cc:* Bike Board >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >> >> Hi All- >> >> My impression from the meeting on Thursday was Matt was supposed to >> facilitate the delivery of the Positive Spin rack to Suncrest Middle since >> it was his initiative to begin with. Frank was going to pass on Matt/ >> Jack's (his father) phone number to follow up with him. >> >> It sounds like the PS rack is available and the Suncrest principal is >> OK with locating the rack there so we just need Matt to take the >> initiative. Then, if folks want to raise funds to get a more suitable rack >> installed later, it can be replaced. >> >> Has anyone made headway on raising funds/ a plan for getting a >> different rack in place? If not, I'd suggest connecting Matt/ Jack with >> Damien to arrange delivery of the PS rack. >> >> Emily >> >> >> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Damien Davis < >> ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >> >>> All, >>> >>> Do you want me to see about getting the Positive Spin bicycle rack >>> delivered to Suncrest Middle or should I wait to see if you get enough >>> donations to purchase a new one? >>> >>> >>> >>> *J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM* >>> >>> *Assistant****City** Engineer* >>> >>> **City of Morgantown >>> >>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>> >>> 389 Spruce Street >>> >>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>> >>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>> >>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>> >>> www.MorgantownWV.gov<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0gS01S4WC80a6u8Rc…> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> >>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>> Cc: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bike Board < >>> bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Andrew Pathfinder < >>> andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>> Sent: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:19:36 -0500 (EST) >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> Let's select a rack we can be proud of, then ask around >>> For donations, I'll kick in some and Ask some neighbors. >>> Maybe ask some parents at the school to donate, put up a plaque.. >>> >>> How much do we need, which rack? >>> >>> Jenny >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Jonathan, >>> >>> Could you send me a couple pictures of the bike rack at Positive Spin >>> for South Middle. I spoke with Principal Napolillo briefly this morning >>> about getting the rack over to the school and want is going to need to be >>> done once it is there. He had some questions that I couldn't answer since >>> I've never seen the rack. Thanks. >>> >>> *J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM* >>> >>> *Assistant****City** Engineer* >>> >>> **City of Morgantown >>> >>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>> >>> 389 Spruce Street >>> >>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>> >>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>> >>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>> >>> www.MorgantownWV.gov<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04dw0txeFy02xDydj9…> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>> *To: *"Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>> *Cc: *"Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> *Sent: *Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:20:04 PM >>> *Subject: *Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> When it comes to rack design, I >>> >>> advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good >>> >>> list at >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04gBoJo-k2cEeRU03D…> >>> >>> : >>> >>> - support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel >>> >>> - allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when >>> >>> both wheels are left on the bike >>> >>> - allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if >>> >>> the front wheel is removed >>> >>> - allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock >>> >>> - be securely anchored >>> >>> - be usable by bikes with no kickstand >>> >>> - be usable by bikes with water bottle cages >>> >>> - be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle >>> >>> I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest >>> >>> Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I >>> >>> was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is >>> >>> significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. >>> >>> However, I would like well designed racks to be installed >>> >>> because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks >>> >>> really aren't suitable for a school environment. >>> >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> >>> On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: >>> >>> Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Andrew >>> >>> >>> >>> Andrew R. Walker >>> >>> Pathfinder of West Virginia >>> >>> >>> 235 High Street >>> >>> Morgantown Wv 26505 >>> (304)296-0076 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard <https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01C3aWN_P-AU_YWs01…> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0pwOKIvY_Fef_eD00…> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?4sCCOUYYMrsd79EVuujhudw0P1Bto_V_isv-te00…> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0pwOKIvY_Fef_eD00…> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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April Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

No joke. But before we start planning the meeting I'd like to find out how many folks are planning on NOT being at the meeting because of attending the BANFF Film Festival and Circus Show. Thanks for a reply at your very earliest.

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Kasey, Looking ahead assuming HB 3021 passes the House, if we can't get the senate to repeal 17C-11-5 (a) (Far to the Right), perhaps we can get them to amend it to add the exceptions that are in the Uniform Vehicle Code Section 11-1205. Position on roadway and that 33 states have included approximately in their FTR rule. (See pp. 8-25 of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes.) If the senate will not repeal 17C-11-5 (a), a recommended fall back position could be to replace the current 17C-11-5 (a) with the following: Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the condition then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: 1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. 3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including but not limited to: fixed or moving objects; parked or moving vehicles; bicycles; pedestrians; animals; surface hazards; or sub-standard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a “sub-standard width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. 4. When riding in the right-turn-only lane. Such an amendment could mitigate most of the risks (see attached talking points) to which the current FTR language subjects bicyclists. Please feel free to open this up to our complete distribution list. I didn't do so because I didn't want to create confusion if you and/or Gary don't think this recommendation makes sense. Frank On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Kasey wrote: > My contacts in the House are telling me that. I will ask Gary to send you his thoughts. There was debate in the two committee meetings and Gary did take some notes. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:30 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kasey, >> >> I don't want to make work for you but how can I learn what is the "major opposition" to the repealing the Far to the Right section? Is the discussion recorded somewhere that I could read or listen to? >> >> Frank >> >> On Apr 2, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. >>> The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). >>> I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. >>> If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. >>> Thanks everyone, kasey >>> <TalkingPointsHB3021_KR_2.docx> >>

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Fwd: HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 2, 2013, 3:58:21 PM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Rod Watkins <rodwatkins(a)suddenlink.net>, Jodi Urbanic <jodimcmillian(a)gmail.com> > Subject: HB3021 > > Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. > The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). > I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. > If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. > Thanks everyone, kasey

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TripAdvisor - Morgantown, WV site...
by Derek Springston 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Hey guys, Just saw the news that TripAdvisor now has a Morgantown, WV site through a partnership with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau. If they don't have any cycling info there, we should add this to our agenda on Thursday. When I'm out of work, I'll take a look around the site and get back with you. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g59335-Morgantown_West_Virginia-Vacation… ~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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Re: [Bikeboard] New Bike Rack
by Chip Wamsley 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

the list of what wrong with that school and the planning of its construction just keeps getting longer! -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/1/2013 3:45:32 PM To: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] New Bike Rack Bike rake at the new school on the Mileground. > >> >> _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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New Bike Rack
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

Bike rake at the new school on the Mileground. > >> >>

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Vote to Help Black Bear win a Saris rack today!
by Derek Springston 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Follow the address below to help Black Bear win a bike rack for their Evansdale location. We need votes by midnight tonight. You'll need to visit the site below, login with your Facebook account using the button at the top of the page. Then you must 'Like' the contest page, and finally VOTE! From there, please share on your Facebook page. Thanks, Derek http://a.pgtb.me/9DkkTF?app_data=entry_id%3D21286868 "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

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Anything to put before the Traffic Commission next week? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 28, 2013 9:38:21 PM EDT > To: lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, mckain david <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Gmeindl Frank <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to put on the agenda for next week's meeting. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > AssistantCity Engineer > > City of Morgantown > > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Fwd: HB 3021
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 29, 2013 10:47:29 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: HB 3021 > > Tried to amend out, failed > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 29, 2013, at 7:47 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Barbara, >> >> Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. >> >> Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). >> >> I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. >> >> The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. >> >> I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. >> >> I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. >> >> Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> <mime-attachment> >> <mime-attachment> >> <OnePageSummaryFTR.docx> >> <DetailedAnalysisFTR.docx>

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!
by Emily Vasile 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Hey Ya'll! Vote by midnight by going here: http://on.fb.me/XMdxrG ! You'll need to log into your Facebook account to like the competition page and vote. Once you vote, share with your friends. We need over 176 (currently in the lead) to be entered into the final round. Thanks for everyone who came out this morning! Emily On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hey guys, > Here's the plan! After looking at the Doodle poll, most folks are > available on *Friday from 10am-11am for the photo shoot at the Black Bear > - Evansdale*. Try to be prompt as the managers at Black Bear will need > to focus on their lunch rush hour as early as possible. > > If possible, arrive on a *bike or bring bikes and wear cycling or > commuting-style clothing*. If you can't ride there, please try to bring > a bike or two in your car. If you can bring bikes, we still need you! > > After we take the photo on Friday, Emily or I will upload to the Saris > Facebook page ASAP, and we'll *all need to be responsible for pushing our > friends/acquaintances for votes through Social Media, etc before the end of > the day Friday*. > > Our photo will get uploaded here: > https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… > > I'll put that link over on these Google groups: Mon Bike Club, WVMBA, WVU > Cycling, or other pages you guys recommend. > I'm also going to try to make a flyer for the Black Bear folks to hang up > tomorrow to drive votes. As of today, the highest voted photo has 139 > votes. I feel confident if we work hard, we can get that many in a day. > Let's give it a shot and hope our time is worth it! Not sure about you, > but I'd feel great getting yet another nice bike rack placed in our town at > one of our favorite restaurants! > > If you have any questions, call me at 304-290-7727. > > 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* > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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HB3021 passes House Judiciary Committee!
by Gary Zuckett 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Our bill just passed out of committee! The 4 foot passing distance was reinstated but attempts to put “far to right” were unsuccessful. The bill now goes to be reported out of committee on the floor of the full House and up for passage by wed next week. Our efforts now need to focus on the full house! Gary Zuckett From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:57 AM To: Christiaan Abildso Cc: Frank Gmeindl; Gary Zuckett; Dennis A Strawn; Charles Holley; Craig Slaughter; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Tom Wood; Rahul Gupta; Jeffrey Lusk; Greg Garrett; Christiaan Abildso; Steve Fowler; Andrea Salina; Patricia Clay; John Manchester; Stacy Bisker; Gail Pitchford; Patrick Donovan; Emily Vasile; Andrea Salina; Tom Heywood; Bike Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Great job you all! The bike bill is on the judiciary committee agenda today! Frank's email to delegate fleischaeur is right on point. Kasey Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2013, at 10:45 AM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Does this amendment to the bill to reinstate the "as far right" language mean we should NOT contact the legislators? Or, can the bill be amended again to remove the as far right language? Christiaan From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>; 'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>; 'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>; 'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>; 'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>; 'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>; 'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>; 'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>; 'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>; 'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>; 'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>; 'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>; 'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>; 'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>; 'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>; 'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>; 'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>; 'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>; 'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>; 'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Gary, Thanks for your guidance to the Com. Amendments. "This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse!" is one reason I resisted us pursuing legislation without first educating all relevant key stakeholders. The fact that the very sponsors of the bill moved to amend it to reinstate the requirement that cyclists ride far to the right displays that they may not understand the dangers to cyclists of such a law. It also displays that they may not believe that cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists but rather that bicyclists should get out of the way. Frank On Mar 28, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Gary Zuckett wrote: This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse! _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB 3021
by Kasey 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Our bill passed out of judiciary committee. Back to 4 foot passing requirement but attempt to add repeal of far to right failed. Great work Gary Zuckett! Yes, more to be done but again the dialogue and awareness/visibility of cycling issues has been incredible. Thanks to all of you for making calls and sending emails. On to the Senate! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2013, at 9:25 AM, "Steve Fowler" <SMF(a)pffwv.com> wrote: > That is a tremendously helpful animation. It would be nice to have a chance to show that to a naysayer. > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:44 AM > To: barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov > Cc: Gary Zuckett; Bike Board; Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; Andrea Salina; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; John Manchester; Christiaan Abildso; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Andrea Salina; Craig Slaughter > Subject: HB 3021 > > Barbara, > > Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. > > Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). > > I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. > > The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. > > I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. > > I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. > > Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee!
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Thanks, Gary. Can you send us the names and phone numbers of the Judiciary members? Beyond Judiciary what other hoops does the bill have to clear before it becomes law? Is there some place on line that we can see the changes to it as it proceeds? Frank On Mar 27, 2013, at 4:26 PM, Gary Zuckett wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have good tidings! HB 3021 passed out of House Roads & Transportation this afternoon and is now headed to House Judiciary. Calls to the chair, Delegate Miley, and to all committee members would be helpful. Judiciary must pass this bill by Friday to keep it on track to be voted on the Floor by next Wed and passed over to the Senate. > > The 4 ft passing rule was amended to 3 feet. One other amendment passed – I’ll have the language tomorrow to see what else was changed. > > Thanks, > > Gary Zuckett, WV Citizen Action for WV Connecting Communites > > > > From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:Christiaan.Abildso@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:56 AM > To: Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; DSpencer36(a)comcast.net; Frank Gmeindl; Andrea Salina; Emily Vasile; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; Bill Austin; John Manchester; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Gary Zuckett; Gary Zuckett; Andrea Salina; Craig Slaughter > Subject: Re: HB3021 is moving! > > > Excellent! I've sent the message out to members of my pedestrian safety board list and contacted Del Barill. > Well done. > Christiaan > > >>> On 3/26/2013 at 5:39 PM, <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & > Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. > If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to > urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in > case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you > will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to > encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I > tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough > report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question > has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right > of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also > ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists > (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing > requirement. > Thanks for your help. > kasey > > House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee > Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 > Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 > Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 > Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 > Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 > Boggs -- 304.340.3220 > Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 > Lynch --304.340.3392 > Marcum --304.340.3126 > Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 > Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. > Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 > Stephens -- 304.340.3395 > Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. > Walker -- 304.340.3135 > Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you > want to thank him. > Ambler -- 304.340.3129 > Butler -- 304.340.3199 > Cadle -- 304.340.3118 > Ellington -- 304.340.3172 > Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 > Evans -- 304.340.3151 > Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 > Howell -- 304.340.3191 > Shott -- 304.340.3187 > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.3267 / Virus Database: 3161/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 >

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HB 3021
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Barbara, Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! Frank D. Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 491 Wilson Avenue 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] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee!
by gary Zuckett 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

I feel we should move quickly in support of moving the bill in the house. We have two of three items - 3ft & side path intact. We can work to fix it in the Senate. The challenge for now is to get it passed out of Judiciary committe by tomorrow to keep it alive! Sent from my Galaxy S®III -------- Original message -------- From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Date: 03/28/2013 10:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>,Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>,'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>,'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>,'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>,'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>,'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>,'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>,'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>,'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>,'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>,'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>,'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>,'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>,'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>,'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>,'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>,'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>,'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>,'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>,'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>,'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>,'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Does this amendment to the bill to reinstate the "as far right" language mean we should NOT contact the legislators? Or, can the bill be amended again to remove the as far right language? Christiaan From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>; 'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>; 'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>; 'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>; 'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>; 'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>; 'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>; 'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>; 'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>; 'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>; 'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>; 'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>; 'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>; 'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>; 'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>; 'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>; 'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>; 'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>; 'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>; 'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Gary, Thanks for your guidance to the Com. Amendments. "This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse!" is one reason I resisted us pursuing legislation without first educating all relevant key stakeholders. The fact that the very sponsors of the bill moved to amend it to reinstate the requirement that cyclists ride far to the right displays that they may not understand the dangers to cyclists of such a law. It also displays that they may not believe that cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists but rather that bicyclists should get out of the way. Frank On Mar 28, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Gary Zuckett wrote: This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse! _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Black Bear/ Saris Bike Rack Photo Shoot on Friday...
by Derek Springston 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

Hey guys, Here's the plan! After looking at the Doodle poll, most folks are available on *Friday from 10am-11am for the photo shoot at the Black Bear - Evansdale*. Try to be prompt as the managers at Black Bear will need to focus on their lunch rush hour as early as possible. If possible, arrive on a *bike or bring bikes and wear cycling or commuting-style clothing*. If you can't ride there, please try to bring a bike or two in your car. If you can bring bikes, we still need you! After we take the photo on Friday, Emily or I will upload to the Saris Facebook page ASAP, and we'll *all need to be responsible for pushing our friends/acquaintances for votes through Social Media, etc before the end of the day Friday*. Our photo will get uploaded here: https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… I'll put that link over on these Google groups: Mon Bike Club, WVMBA, WVU Cycling, or other pages you guys recommend. I'm also going to try to make a flyer for the Black Bear folks to hang up tomorrow to drive votes. As of today, the highest voted photo has 139 votes. I feel confident if we work hard, we can get that many in a day. Let's give it a shot and hope our time is worth it! Not sure about you, but I'd feel great getting yet another nice bike rack placed in our town at one of our favorite restaurants! If you have any questions, call me at 304-290-7727. 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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Saris Rack Photo Shoot at Black Bear Evansdale
by Derek Springston 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Hey guys, Please fill in this Doodle poll if you're available to help with the Saris Rack contest photo shoot this Thursday or Friday at the Black Bear Evansdale. http://doodle.com/hg5h74dz44tbwcbu Assuming we complete the photo shoot and upload a photo, we'll need all of you to ask your friends to vote Thursday and Friday at Saris's contest page: https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… Feel free to share this email to other groups. I'll be posting this on Mon Bike Club as well. 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<https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR…> *

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Call your delegates
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Tomorrow, Wed. Mar. 27 the WV House of Delegates Roads and Transportation Committee will consider HB3021 at 2:00 PM. Please call your delegates and urge them to support HB3021 (attached). HB3021 repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; repeals the law that requires cyclists to use a sidepath and not the roadway and amends a law to require motorists to allow a minimum of 4-feet when passing a bicyclist. House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 Boggs -- 304.340.3220 Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 Lynch --304.340.3392 Marcum --304.340.3126 Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 Stephens -- 304.340.3395 Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. Walker -- 304.340.3135 Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you want to thank him. Ambler -- 304.340.3129 Butler -- 304.340.3199 Cadle -- 304.340.3118 Ellington -- 304.340.3172 Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 Evans -- 304.340.3151 Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 Howell -- 304.340.3191 Shott -- 304.340.3187 For info substantiating the bill, see attached CClegislationV10.docx 4ank

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Call your delegates
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Tomorrow, Wed. Mar. 27 the WV House of Delegates Roads and Transportation Committee will consider HB3021 at 2:00 PM. Please call your delegates and urge them to support HB3021 (attached). HB3021 repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; repeals the law that requires cyclists to use a sidepath and not the roadway and amends a law to require motorists to allow a minimum of 4-feet when passing a bicyclist. House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 Boggs -- 304.340.3220 Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 Lynch --304.340.3392 Marcum --304.340.3126 Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 Stephens -- 304.340.3395 Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. Walker -- 304.340.3135 Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you want to thank him. Ambler -- 304.340.3129 Butler -- 304.340.3199 Cadle -- 304.340.3118 Ellington -- 304.340.3172 Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 Evans -- 304.340.3151 Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 Howell -- 304.340.3191 Shott -- 304.340.3187 For info substantiating the bill, see attached CClegislationV10.docx 4ank

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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:31:38 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: HB3021 is moving! > > Hi Kasey, > > Great job keeping HB3021 moving! I hope the talking points will help the delegates decide to approve it. I would like to flag one error in the talking points though. The last sentence in the third paragraph says, "WV is only one of nine states that do not have far to the right without any exceptions." WV is one of nine states that do have far to the right without exceptions. The other states either do not have a far to the right requirement or have a far to the right requirement with exceptions that enumerate situations in which far to the right does not apply. > > Good luck! > > Frank > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & >> Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. >> If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to >> urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in >> case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you >> will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to >> encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I >> tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough >> report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question >> has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right >> of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also >> ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists >> (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing >> requirement. >> Thanks for your help. >> kasey >> >> House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee >> Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 >> Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 >> Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 >> Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 >> Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 >> Boggs -- 304.340.3220 >> Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 >> Lynch --304.340.3392 >> Marcum --304.340.3126 >> Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 >> Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. >> Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 >> Stephens -- 304.340.3395 >> Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. >> Walker -- 304.340.3135 >> Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you >> want to thank him. >> Ambler -- 304.340.3129 >> Butler -- 304.340.3199 >> Cadle -- 304.340.3118 >> Ellington -- 304.340.3172 >> Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 >> Evans -- 304.340.3151 >> Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 >> Howell -- 304.340.3191 >> Shott -- 304.340.3187 >> <TalkingPointsHB3021_KR.docx> >

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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 5:39:53 PM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: HB3021 is moving! > > Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & > Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. > If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to > urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in > case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you > will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to > encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I > tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough > report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question > has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right > of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also > ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists > (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing > requirement. > Thanks for your help. > kasey > > House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee > Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 > Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 > Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 > Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 > Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 > Boggs -- 304.340.3220 > Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 > Lynch --304.340.3392 > Marcum --304.340.3126 > Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 > Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. > Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 > Stephens -- 304.340.3395 > Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. > Walker -- 304.340.3135 > Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you > want to thank him. > Ambler -- 304.340.3129 > Butler -- 304.340.3199 > Cadle -- 304.340.3118 > Ellington -- 304.340.3172 > Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 > Evans -- 304.340.3151 > Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 > Howell -- 304.340.3191 > Shott -- 304.340.3187

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:48:02 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-3889a20bad-d07fa7ea7a-b37a(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > March 26, 2013 > > PBIC and Bike League offer free webinar on funding ped/bike projects under MAP-21 > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists for its next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Accessing Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects under MAP-21 > Tuesday, April 9, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/314266834. > > The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) law has changed many of the familiar routes for funding bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure. But funding is still available. This presentation is intended to help pedestrian and bicycle officials learn how to use MAP-21 funding programs at the state and local levels. > > Speakers Darren Flusche, with the Bike League, and Peter Lagerwey, with Toole Design Group, will discuss ways to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources to build bicycling and walking projects, as well as how to leverage the new Transportation Alternatives program. > > At the conclusion of the webinar, both speakers will be available for questions and discussion. > > This is the first of two webinars being offered jointly by the PBIC and the Bike League. The second presentation, to be held May 7, will focus on the economic value of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. > > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

<http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Win a Saris Bike Corral <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest need, most compelling location and strong public support of a bike corral. Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral and include a brief description of why you would like to see a bike corral in that location. Entries with public support are more likely to make it to the final round. Get your friends and family to spread the word for your community to VOTE for your entry. It is simple to enter: Option 1: Visit our Facebook Contest Page <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> and upload your picture and description using the form by March 29 Option 2: Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> by March 29 Include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral in that location Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached Contest Timeline: * *March 1 - March 29:* Entries must be submitted between * *April 1 - April 5:* Three finalists will be selected and posted on our Facebook page for voting * *April 8: *Winner Announced For questions please contact Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> What is a bike corral? A bike corral converts the space of one car parking stall to parking for 10 bikes. It’s a great use of space and a low cost option for more customer parking, it frees up sidewalk space for pedestrian foot traffic and communicates a commitment to bike friendliness. /The Hopleaf Brewery is located in one of Chicago’s most bike focused neighborhoods. Many patrons arrive via bike throughout the year. Turning a loading zone into bike parking for 12 bikes has provided a boost for business at the brewery and has added to the streetscape of the neighborhood./ /The Andersonville bike corral is part of a parklet designed as part of Chicago’s People Spot program. Custom logo plates promote Andersonville’s bike friendliness. /

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Re: [Bikeboard] three/four foot passing
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, Here are some suggested bullet points for the 4-foot passing law. The 4-foot passing requirement: creates an easily visualized distance for police to enforce and for motorists to employ when passing bicyclists; increases awareness that bicyclists are legitimate road users; establishes a bicyclist's right to space and improves interactions with motorists (previously, motorists may have been unsure of the minimum distance required to safely pass a bicyclist); can lead to an increase in the number and types of bicyclists within the community; may help support implementation of Complete Streets policies; is consistent with 3 or 4-foot passing requirements in adjoining states, PA, MD and TN. (Note: I don't know whether OH, VA, KY, NC have considered 3 or 4-foot passing requirements). In the past 10 years, there has been a strong trend among states to enact laws that require a motorist to allow a definite minimum distance, usually 3-feet when passing a bicycle. The graph on p. 10 of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes indicates that there is tremendous momentum for 3 or 4-foot passing laws. Concerning your question about law enforcement needing a law on the books when a cyclist is hit, 17C-7-3 already says, "The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give an audible signal and pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle." but here it gets sticky because according to 17C-1-2, a bicycle is not a vehicle however, according to 17C-11-2, a bicyclist shall be granted the same rights as applicable to the driver of a vehicle. As I said several times before, I added the 4-foot law to the legislative agenda because the WVCF favored a 3-foot law when we talked several years ago after the first annual WV cycling symposium (and PA has passed a 4-foot law since). At that time, I argued that 17C-7-3 already gave police the law that they needed to cite motorists that pass bicyclists too closely. I also argued that the safe passing distance increases with the difference in speed between the motor vehicle and the bicycle. 3-feet is not enough when the motor vehicle is traveling more than 25-mph faster than the bicyclist; especially when the motor vehicle is a coal truck. Nevertheless, the nation is going with 3 or 4-foot passing rules and that's probably the strongest argument for WV having one too. Frank On Mar 25, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Frank -- I am adding bullet points for not having mandatory side paths > and adding the 3/4 foot passing requirement. I am referencing the > number of states for precedence but do you have a couple of talking > points in favor of a 3 or 4 foot passing rule? Like, law enforcement > needs a law on the books when a cyclist is hit or this gives us more > visibility for driving safely around cyclists? > Thanks for your help! > Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Great! On Mar 25, 2013, at 6:36 AM, Kasey wrote: > Thanks Frank. > Gary and I are to talk this morning. I will email everyone with the status and plan. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 23, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: >> Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: >> >>> Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. >>> If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Kasey, >>>> >>>> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>>>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>>>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>>>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>>>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>>>> Thanks, Kasey >>>>> <bike bill.pdf> >> <TalkingPointsFTR.docx>

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Check it out! The new Sabraton Walgreen's provides proper bicycle parking for up to 8 bikes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. Frank On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: > Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. > If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kasey, >> >> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>> <bike bill.pdf> >>

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Fwd: HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

This morning, HB3021 that requires motorists to pass bicycle no closer than 4-feet and eliminates the requirement to ride as far to the right as practicable and eliminates the requirement to use a useable sidepath when available and not the roadway was introduced to the WV legislature. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 21, 2013 12:21:45 PM EDT > To: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> > Subject: HB3021 > > Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! > It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. > If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. > Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. > Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. > Thanks, Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Gunnar Shogren 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > 331 Beechurst Avenue. Thanks Derek. A street address always works well and/or best. (make me click on a website link...) :) Didn't/don't they have a little paved ramp down to the rail trail, albeit probably "unsanctioned" and a bit sketchy? They have steps there. It's like a 7 foot difference isn't it? Or perhaps they're doing something different now. I will look at it and report back later in this fine and blustery day. > > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >> <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >> > On the way down to BOPARC to pick up tags for the valet service tonight, >> > I >> > observed workers in the process of finishing the cement for steps going >> > down >> > to the rail trail at the new Beech View Place development (I believe >> > that is >> > the correct name). >> >> Care to enlighten me/us as to just where this is? I just tried The >> Google and didn't come up w/ anything. >> >> > >> > This is a perfect opportunity to request that ramp(s) be placed on the >> > side >> > of these new steps so that bicyclists can easily push their bicycles >> > up/down, rather than having to carry their bicycles up the steps. This >> > would be an easy thing to add. >> > >> > Who could we contact to make this request? >> > >> > -Jonathan >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.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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Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

On the way down to BOPARC to pick up tags for the valet service tonight, I observed workers in the process of finishing the cement for steps going down to the rail trail at the new Beech View Place development (I believe that is the correct name). This is a perfect opportunity to request that ramp(s) be placed on the side of these new steps so that bicyclists can easily push their bicycles up/down, rather than having to carry their bicycles up the steps. This would be an easy thing to add. Who could we contact to make this request? -Jonathan

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Today - Free bicycle valet parking @ SWITCH
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

Today at WVU's Festival of Ideas showing of SWITCH at the Metropolitan Theater you will have the opportunity to be part of what I believe is the first ever free bicycle valet parking service in the history of Morgantown. Even if you do not stay for the whole event, you will have made history, think about that. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. so arrive a little earlier to get premium parking in the loading zone right outside the front door. Volunteers include Derek from the BB, Mark Wm. Thorne with the South Middle Bike Club, Gus, and me. Additionally, we will be filmed by a senior majoring in journalism for a multimedia piece. Get in the zone! -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 18, 2013 3:22:36 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thanks, Kasey. > > Frank > > On Mar 18, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Just the bill. I have city council tonight and will bring the package. Another great idea :)! >> >> On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? >> >> >> On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Thoughts? >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> >>> Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Williams, Shawn >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. >>> >>> >>> >>> Shawn >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Webster, Brent >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 >>> To: Williams, Shawn >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. >>> >>> I would love to hear your perspective. >>> >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >>> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >>> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> G >>> >>> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >>> attachments: >>> >>> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >>> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >>> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >>> >>> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. >>> >>> >> >> >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Here we go! Any suggested response? Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 18, 2013 2:46:06 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Subject: Fwd: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Attached is the draft bill resulting from the legislative agenda that the BB recommended to West Virginia Connecting Communities. Any comments? The attached draft bill does not include our recommendation for the state to adopt the 2009 MUTCD. That will be addressed in a separate bill. Please give me your comments ASAP as I would like to respond to Kasey no later than Tuesday. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 15, 2013 7:20:45 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com> > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Frank and Steve, please review this legislation. We finally got something! > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Kasey, >> >> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >> >> Thanks >> >> G >> >> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >> attachments: >> >> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >> >

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WVU Festival of Ideas at Met
by Susan Sullivan 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

Hello: I asked to be added to a distribution list for when the completed release for the Switch film screening was complete so that I could publicize the bike valet and the work by the Bike Board, but I have not received it. Can someone please forward that to me? Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430

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Pgh gets Bike Share
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pi… They got $1.6M federal funding. Pgh. that started installing Shared Lane Markings a year after we proposed to do so in 2007 is now 16th highest bicycle commuting city in the nation and named one of the nation's top 30 bicycle friendly cities. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Derek Springston 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Bike Board Members, As promised, here are my task recommendations to proceed with sending a photo for the SARIS rack contest. So far Jonathan, Emily, and I are working on this. *Would anyone else like to help? *It has to be submitted by the 29th of March, so we don't have much time to act. I'd like folks to *volunteer for the tasks below today and tomorrow*. Then we'll proceed. *Tasks* 1. *Derek - *Contact Black Bear owners to see if they mind us asking Mr. Sellaro about the bike rack as we had considered last year. I don't want to spend a whole lot of time on this since we did last year, but if Mr. Sellaro is ok with it, then we'll proceed. 2. *Any BB Member or SARIS committee* *member* - Submit locations you think would be appropriate for Saris rack in order to Develop list of possible businesses and locations around town that would provide greatest need for a rack. 3. *Volunteer?* - Email BB for vote on top 5 locations (or so) to pursue contacting. 4. *Volunteer?* - Develop list of contact information and call for permission to take photo of their location with a group of staged cyclists and/or students, others. Establish time to take photo with each business. Would be best to schedule these photos perhaps as part of a small group ride on Saturday or Sunday so we can get them all done at once, but would be nice not to have the same exact people in each one! 5. *Volunteer?* - Round up group of volunteer cyclists for scheduled times. Could use Mon Bike Club, Bike Board, or WVU Cycling Club, etc to round folks up. 6. *Emily and volunteer cyclists* - Take photos at locations 7. *Volunteer?* - Submit Photos to Saris 8. *Volunteers?* - Post article on Morgantownbike.com, Facebook, talk to friends about voting for our picture(s) after March 29th on the Saris website. *Please volunteer to help today or tomorrow! * ~Derek On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Cool, thanks Derek. See you Thursday! > > Emily > > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Gunnar and Emily, >> In prep for Thursday and this opportunity, I can dig up the old emails to >> the Black Bear folks in case we wish to try with them again. >> Thanks Jonathan. I can be part of the team to help with this again. >> 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 Mar 1, 2013 7:03 PM, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Thanks for sending this out, Jonathan. Can we add this to our agenda >>> for >>> > this week, Gunnar? >>> >>> You bet we can! >>> Who wants to take charge of this? Emily? Jonathan? Bueller? >>> (Emily might not know that we half tried this last year...) >>> >>> > >>> > >>> > On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> > <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: >>> >>> Woah! >>> I just now saw your new email Jonathan! Congrats. >>> Oh do tell!! >>> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest >>> >> >>> >> Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest >>> >> need, most compelling location and strong public support of a bike >>> corral. >>> >> Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike >>> Corral and >>> >> include a brief description of why you would like to see a bike >>> corral in >>> >> that location. >>> >> >>> >> Entries with public support are more likely to make it to the final >>> >> round. Get your friends and family to spread the word for your >>> community to >>> >> VOTE for your entry. >>> >> >>> >> It is simple to enter: >>> >> >>> >> Option 1: >>> >> >>> >> Visit our Facebook Contest Page and upload your picture and >>> description >>> >> using the form by March 29 >>> >> >>> >> Option 2: >>> >> >>> >> Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com by March 29 >>> >> Include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike >>> >> Corral in that location >>> >> Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached >>> >> >>> >> Contest Timeline: >>> >> >>> >> March 1 - March 29: Entries must be submitted between >>> >> April 1 - April 5: Three finalists will be selected and posted on our >>> >> Facebook page for voting >>> >> April 8: Winner Announced >>> >> >>> >> For questions please contact Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com >>> >> >>> >> What is a bike corral? >>> >> >>> >> A bike corral converts the space of one car parking stall to parking >>> for >>> >> 10 bikes. It’s a great use of space and a low cost option for more >>> customer >>> >> parking, it frees up sidewalk space for pedestrian foot traffic and >>> >> communicates a commitment to bike friendliness. >>> >> >>> >> The Hopleaf Brewery is located in one of Chicago’s most bike focused >>> >> neighborhoods. Many patrons arrive via bike throughout the year. >>> Turning a >>> >> loading zone into bike parking for 12 bikes has provided a boost for >>> >> business at the brewery and has added to the streetscape of the >>> >> neighborhood. >>> >> >>> >> The Andersonville bike corral is part of a parklet designed as part of >>> >> Chicago’s People Spot program. Custom logo plates promote >>> Andersonville’s >>> >> bike friendliness. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> Bikeboard mailing list >>> >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Bikeboard mailing list >>> > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.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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SARIS Rack contest...
by Derek Springston 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Jonathan, I am writing on behalf of the Morgantown, WV Bicycle Board. We are planning to submit to the SARIS Bike Corral program. Can you provide us with the rack's specs, installation recommendations, and any other documents you might have which could help us convince folks in our area that they want this rack? How many locations are we allowed to submit? :) 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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Listen 10am to Senate CTI discuss Complete Streets
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Thanks to Christiaan for the heads up. This morning, you can listen <http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm> to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure discuss Senate Bill 158 <http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb158%20int…> which concerns the creation of the Complete Streets Act, beginning at 10:00 a.m. It is sure to be interesting. -Jonathan

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Bike Racks at Schools
by Andrew Pathfinder 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. Thanks, Andrew Andrew R. Walker Pathfinder of West Virginia 235 High Street Morgantown Wv 26505 (304)296-0076

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Fwd: WVCC Annual Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

FYI. WVCC meeting May 1, 10-11:30 am in Charleston. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 11, 2013 11:14:06 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Kirk, Lolita" <Lolita.Kirk(a)wv.gov>, gary.rhineheart(a)wv.gov, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Subject: WVCC Annual Meeting > > Hello WVCC Members -- our annual meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. If anyone is interested in lunch following the meeting, please let me know. We will meet at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Dept. at 108 Lee Street, East, in downtown Charleston. We will have access to teleconferencing and other fancy technology. If there are items you would like to see on the agenda, please let me know. > > Also, Gary Zuckett has been able to get our cycling legislation down to bill drafting in the House thanks to Delegate Danny Wells, Kanawha County. I will send the bill draft out as soon as I have a copy. We hope to have Senator McCabe do the same in the Senate but we are waiting on his final approval. > > Senate Bill 158 - the Complete Streets Act - is on the agenda of the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. If anyone is in Charleston and can attend this meeting, please let me know. > > > Thanks, Kasey > Kasey Russell > 304.542.1994 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike valet ?
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '13

09 Mar '13

Hi Mark, On March 19; 6:30 pm at the Met Theatre, the WVU Festival of Ideas is presenting Switch, http://festivalofideas.wvu.edu/archive/scott-tinker - a movie at 6:30 followed by a lecture. I would guess the valets would be needed 6-9:30. Jonathan Rosenbaum, the current Director of Positive Spin announced at last Thursday's regular monthly Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board meeting that Positive Spin is going to provide bicycle parking and bicycle valet service for Switch attendees that arrive on bicycles. Some Bicycle Board members, including Traci Liebig volunteered to try to provide a bike rack. Nobody volunteered to be valets. I expect Jonathan Rosenbaum is the Point of Contact. I copied him as well as some of the others that volunteered to help; as well as the whole Bicycle Board. Jonathan's phone number is 304-599-2370. Frank On Mar 9, 2013, at 4:43 PM, mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > Frank, The South Bike Club is curious! What and when is the event needing bike valets? We might very well be interested if the date and time are good. I e-mailed Traci ? who was addressed in the e-mail you forwarded, but have yet to hear from her. Mark

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Switch Film Screening
by Traci Liebig 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hi BB, WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker does not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking. The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to have our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing to give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that shows road ratings). Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and then get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask my facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what you want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraption? We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not what to be liable for any potential theft. Our final task should be personally encouraging folks to ride their bikes to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks in the street! Thanks! Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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MET Theatre
by Susan Sullivan 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hello! Since this is a MET Theatre event, I could publicize it for you guys! Traci, could you add me to your distribution list for this information? Thanks so much! Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 12:00:12 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 21 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Switch Film Screening (Traci Liebig) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:06:16 -0500 From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Switch Film Screening Message-ID: <5139B8180200003F000C77A6(a)WVUGW01.wvu.edu> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__Part86B6E378.0__=" This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=__Part86B6E378.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__Part86B6E378.1__=" --=__Part86B6E378.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi BB, =20 WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker does = not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be = clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking. =20 The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to have = our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing to = give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to = promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that = shows road ratings). =20 Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and then = get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask my = facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what you = want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraption? = We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not = what to be liable for any potential theft. =20 Our final task should be personally encouraging folks to ride their bikes = to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks in the street! =20 Thanks! =20 Traci =20 =20 Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu =20 Think before you print. Thanks! --=__Part86B6E378.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 9.00.8112.16464"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px; FONT: 10pt Segoe UI"> <DIV>Hi BB,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker = does not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be = clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to = have our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing = to give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to = promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that = shows road ratings).</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and = then get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask = my facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what = you want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraptio= n? We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not = what to be liable for any potential theft.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Our final task should be <EM>personally</EM> encouraging folks to = ride their bikes to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks = in the street!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci Liebig</DIV> <DIV>Conservation Specialist</DIV> <DIV>Facilities Management</DIV> <DIV>West Virginia University</DIV> <DIV>P.O. Box 6570</DIV> <DIV>Morgantown, WV  26506</DIV> <DIV>304.293.9500</DIV> <DIV>wecan.wvu.edu</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Think before you print. Thanks!</DIV></BODY></HTML> --=__Part86B6E378.1__=-- --=__Part86B6E378.0__=-- ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard End of Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 21 *****************************************

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Chip Wamsley 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

To all, The rack that Frank showed is called a "J' rack, and it holds smaller wheeled bikes better than a rack that has the front bar on the ground. A lot of companies that make park furniture supply that style as the "J" parts are a similar component of their picnic benches. Prices should be about $470-$500. They could be anchored with auger screws, or bolts in concrete. The cheap Graber racks are made out of trunk rack sized tubing and probably too light duty for outside in a school yard. Mark Wise might have a source for the "J" style racks from a supplier he already deals with. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 3/8/2013 7:21:35 AM To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, "Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools The attached comb rack similar to those in front of Terra Cafe offer the advantage of being able to string a cable lock through the bicycle frame, both wheels and under the horizontal bar on the rack that keeps the wheel from rolling out of the rack. The other comb racks have that bar setting flat on the ground so you can't get a cable around it. The biggest disadvantage of comb racks is that it's difficult to lock both wheels and frame to them. Wave racks damage bikes and do not provide sufficient support to keep the bike from getting dinged unless you treat it as an inverted-U rack and lock your bike along the longitudinal axis of the rack but then that limits the capacity to probably 2-4. On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:19 AM, Ryan Post wrote: I was on the advisory committee when WVU installed the new racks, and Jonathan had a lot of information on different racks then. At the time WVU had 2 types: some simple comb deal with a lot of slots closely together, and a really bad design that held the lower portion of just one wheel. I never had much issue with the comb racks, either putting my rear wheel in, or putting my front wheel over (the bike then rested on the underside of the downtube and fork. The combs could hold a lot of bikes closely together. My MTB with fenders wouldn't fit in the smaller combs, but I could lock it on the side of the rack. The new WVU U shaped racks work well, but they consume A LOT of space and were overly expensive. The useful ones were always full (less capacity than the combs had). The serpentine ones like at the rec center are pretty good, though awkward to overfill so still not able to store say 8bikes on the rack. In terms of locking both wheels and frame, the comb would require a 6' lock, but I was never that worried about locking more than the frame, and maybe a wheel in Morgantown. On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 11:20 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: When it comes to rack design, I advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good list at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm : support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when both wheels are left on the bike allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if the front wheel is removed allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock be securely anchored be usable by bikes with no kickstand be usable by bikes with water bottle cages be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. However, I would like well designed racks to be installed because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks really aren't suitable for a school environment. -Jonathan On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. Thanks, Andrew Andrew R. Walker Pathfinder of West Virginia 235 High Street Morgantown Wv 26505 (304)296-0076 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Action Items
by Traci Liebig 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hi Everyone, Ipad is back in business. Here are the action items: 197. Gunnar will reconvene the group who is working on the Walk/Bike Transit Map referred to in action item 194. 198. Andrew will seek out a first year WVU cycling student to get involved with the bike board. Gunnar "will hound" WVU cycling as well. :) 199. Damien will request a parking space and/or loading space on street in front of the Met once Traci gets event details about the Festival of Ideas (FOI) event on March 19th at the Met 200. Traci will find out if there will be a bus in front of the met and what exactly the plans are for the FOI event 201. Damien will ask Fred (with DOH?) if it's possible to put 'Welcome to Suncrest' signs on the same poles as the two BFC signs that were erected in Suncrest 202. Jonathan will photograph and send specs of the rack that's sitting at Positive Spin that's meant for Suncrest Middle/Matt Watson 203. Damien will find out if the city can transport the rack from PS to Suncrest Middle. 204. Frank will send someone Matt Watson's phone number (but we never decided who he would give it to) 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion 206. Derek will email BB to see who will help him get photos at Suncrest Middle for the Saris bike corral opportunity 207. Frank will let Butch know if he needs him to provide information on informal group rides for the LAB 'success stories' application 208. Traci will scan the activities suggested by LAB for Bike to Work Day and email the bike board with the ones she thinks are most attainable and are a good fit for Morgantown Lots of action to be taken. Go forth! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Okay folks, Hope to see everyone tonight! Attached please find the January meeting minutes. If you need to have them printed out for whatever reason then do so. Everyone has had a chance to review them, we just need to accept them at the meeting. Below please find the agenda for tonight's meeting, I've also attached the file as well. ******************************* March Bike Board Meeting March 7, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 190 - Gunnar: Follow up with Jing and members involved in projects six & seven (GIS) about incorporating Vision 2000 into the MPO’s long range transportation plan. 194 - Jing: Follow up with mapping committee and Emily regarding next steps for the Walk Bike Transit Map. 195 - Frank: Will go back to the cost estimates calculated with Damien and add costs to items (on the Bicycle Plan) up to $100k for FY 2013-’14 and circulate to Damien for a sanity check. 196 - Gunnar: Follow up with Sean re. need for WVU cycling team liaison. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Local Cycling Events discussion?; lead by Andrew - a "a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events" for Chelsea Hensley from WV Living Magazine - bike month success stories for LAB by 03/13; so far- Don's ride, last year's Bike to Work Day ride and the A.S.S. * Saris Rack Corral Contest; lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * Report from Bike Board's recommendations on the DOH work on Mon. Blvd.; lead by Frank * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily *********************

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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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Can I share Agenda?
by Susan Sullivan 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

Hey! :) Can I share this agenda through our website news? Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:01:54 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 11 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: March Bike Board Meeting (Gunnar Shogren) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:01:16 -0500 From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting Message-ID: <CAOV7LK-Wsikf0qRz4AYfpWvD-CgU7BNFujkiERfMiLvhT+ateA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=089e013c6c0ee4f89704d7597fdf --089e013c6c0ee4f89704d7597fdf Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Okay folks, Hope to see everyone tonight! Attached please find the January meeting minutes. If you need to have them printed out for whatever reason then do so. Everyone has had a chance to review them, we just need to accept them at the meeting. Below please find the agenda for tonight's meeting, I've also attached the file as well. ******************************* March Bike Board Meeting March 7, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 190 - Gunnar: Follow up with Jing and members involved in projects six & seven (GIS) about incorporating Vision 2000 into the MPO=92s long range transportation plan. 194 - Jing: Follow up with mapping committee and Emily regarding next steps for the Walk Bike Transit Map. 195 - Frank: Will go back to the cost estimates calculated with Damien and add costs to items (on the Bicycle Plan) up to $100k for FY 2013-=9214 and circulate to Damien for a sanity check. 196 - Gunnar: Follow up with Sean re. need for WVU cycling team liaison. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Local Cycling Events discussion?; lead by Andrew - a "a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events" for Chelsea Hensley from WV Living Magazine - bike month success stories for LAB by 03/13; so far- Don's ride, last year's Bike to Work Day ride and the A.S.S. * Saris Rack Corral Contest; lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * Report from Bike Board's recommendations on the DOH work on Mon. Blvd.; lead by Frank * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. 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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Mar '13

06 Mar '13

Okay folks, Everyone enjoying the #snowquester? Well do try... Meeting is still on. So far for agenda items I have- Saris Rack Lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily Kid's Day Lead by Emily Bike to Work Day May 17th Lead by Traci Local Cycling Events discussion? Lead by Andrew Not looking for resolution on any of those items, more some folks will decide to get together, work on them and report back on the outstanding progress they've made. Anything else, besides the reports from the major projects? Attached please find the January minutes revised again. Please review them so we can accept them or make changes as necessary. Thanks heaps.

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New standards for USDOT
by Chet Parsons 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Looks like Secretary LaHood is ditching AASHTO before leaving his post. From DC Streetsblog U.S. DOT to Challenge AASHTO Supremacy on Bike/Ped Safety Standards by Tanya Snyder <http://dc.streetsblog.org/author/tanya-snyder/> For years, the federal government has adopted roadway guidelines that fall far short of what’s needed — and what’s possible — to protect cyclists and pedestrians. By “playing it safe” and sticking with old-school engineering, U.S. DOT allowed streets to be unsafe for these vulnerable road users. But that could be changing. The bike-friendliest transportation secretary the country has ever seen told state transportation officials yesterday at AASHTO’s annual Washington conference that U.S. DOT was getting into the business of issuing its own design standards, instead of simply accepting the AASHTO guidelines. <http://dc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ray-aashto.jpg> LaHood told an audience of state transportation officials that the FHWA is getting into the roadway design business. Normally, the Federal Highway Administration points people<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/standards.cfm>to AASHTO’s Green Book<https://bookstore.transportation.org/collection_detail.aspx?id=110>, the organization’s design guide for highways and streets — and indeed, the agency is still directing people to the *2001 edition* of the Green Book. Cycling advocates have long criticized<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2012/06/19/aashto-adds-designs-to-bikeway-guide-b…> the AASHTO guide, and the FHWA’s adherence to it, since even the most recent version doesn’t incorporate the latest thinking in bicycle and pedestrian safety treatments. In FHWA’s new round of rule-making, DOT will set its own bicycle and pedestrian safety standards for the first time. The agency will “highlight bicycle and pedestrian safety as a priority,” LaHood said. (You can watch his entire speech on AASHTO’s online TV channel<http://www.transportationtv.org/Pages/default.aspx?VideoId=306> .) FHWA will rely heavily on input from AASHTO but also signaled that it would work with others to incorporate the full spectrum of bike/ped design best practices. The National Association of City Transportation Officials publishes its own, much more cutting-edge, design guide<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/03/09/new-bikeway-design-guide-could-bring-s…> for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. No one at U.S. DOT reached out to NACTO in advance of the AASHTO speech, but NACTO spokesperson Ron Thaniel said they have a “close working relationship with Secretary LaHood” and “look forward to working with him” on the new standards. LaHood noted that he would be meeting with cyclists next week at the National Bike Summit here in Washington and that he would work with them on ways to improve infrastructure “to make biking and walking opportunities as safe as they possibly can be.” But it was wise of him to make his announcement at AASHTO, not at the Bike Summit. He seems to be trying to bring AASHTO into the fold of a movement to embrace more innovative bikeway designs. “I’m asking [the cycling community] for their help but I’m asking you to be helpful also,” he told the state officials. “I know that most of you want to build the 21st century infrastructure that your communities need to be competitive. The problem is we don’t have modern-day roadway standards to help us bring these ideas to life.” It’s a big step for U.S. DOT to craft its own bicycle and pedestrian safety standards, and it’s especially positive that the move started under a secretary that sees biking and walking as equal to driving<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/05/28/cyclists-laud-lahoods-bike-ped-advocac…> in the transportation world. “We know that people are cycling more and walking more, and that pedestrian and cycling safety has to be a priority,” he told the audience at AASHTO yesterday. “We must ensure that our streets, bridges and highways are safe whether we’re in a car or on a bike.” Below are LaHood’s remarks, in full: Our job is never done. We can always do better, and that’s especially true when it comes to bicyclist and pedestrian safety. I’m going to meet with cyclists — their meeting is here in Washington next week, and we’re going to continue to work with the cycling community on promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety through public education, such as encouraging bike riders to wear a helmet, and through improved infrastructure in more livable communities that make biking and walking opportunities as safe as they possibly can be. We need your help in this. We know that people are cycling more and walking more and that pedestrian and cycling safety has to be a priority. We must ensure that our streets, bridges and highways are safe, whether we’re in a car or on a bike. So I’m asking them for their help but I’m asking you to be helpful also. I know that most of you want to build the 21st century infrastructure that your communities need to be competitive. The problem is we don’t have modern-day roadway standards to help us bring these ideas to life. Today, I’m proud to tell you that DOT is looking to create a standard guide for how we will build modern streets that work for everyone who depends on them. As we begin work on this, we’re going to look at the AASHTO bike guide — and other, similar types of assistance — to help us build streets, bridges and highways that keep all travelers as safe as possible. We’re going to build from your ideas in order to highlight bicycle and pedestrian safety as a priority. And we’re going to work with you as we create this critical safety resource. Businesses and travelers alike are looking to us to build modern infrastructure that not only meets their changing demands, but is safe as well. We must work together to meet the growing demand for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and to make these transportation options safe for more Americans.

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Fwd: March TC Meeting Cancelled
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 4, 2013 9:35:44 AM EST > To: lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: March TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > The Traffic Commission Meeting has been canceled for Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday April 3rd, at 6:30pm in Council Chambers. Please mark your calendars accordingly. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > AssistantCity Engineer > > City of Morgantown > > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Tonight! Bikeboard] Woodburn Visioning
by Jennifer Selin 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Bike Board: from yesterday's meeting, ideas included Boys and Girls Club, educational uses, other non-profits, youth-oriented uses, sure sounds like a possibility for the positive spin bike repair, provision and education group. Tonight! Monday. Tour the school building from 5:30-6:00, then participate in small groups working in teams--visioning from 6-8. All are invited! Jenny Selin Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2013, at 8:51 AM, "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > Good Morning, > > I was asked to pass this along to the bike board. Some interested community members are having a 'Woodburn Visioning' discussion tonight at the school. see attached flyer. Possible opportunity for a Positive Spin locale? > > Traci > <Woodburn Visioning Flyer_1.pdf> > <ATT00001>

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Woodburn Visioning
by Traci Liebig 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Good Morning, I was asked to pass this along to the bike board. Some interested community members are having a 'Woodburn Visioning' discussion tonight at the school. see attached flyer. Possible opportunity for a Positive Spin locale? Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] event discussion
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Thanks, Colin. By copy of this message, I'm asking the BB members to reply if they will join you in a discussion about local cycling and events. I will join you. Frank On Feb 22, 2013, at 11:31 AM, Colin Dierman wrote: > Frank, > I'd be happy to be part of a discussion group about local cycling and events.

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Fwd: Please tell us your bike month success stories
by BikeMorgantown 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Besides Bike To Work Week and the Appalachian Spring Spectacular can you think of any other past May events that we've had that we can share with LAB? Do we have any photos or write-ups on them. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: League of American Bicyclists <scott(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: February 28, 2013 2:20:12 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Please tell us your bike month success stories > Reply-To: scott(a)bikeleague.org > > > Hi -- > > We are writing to ask for your help. > > We are showcasing '50 Great Ideas for Bike Month' in an upcoming issue of American Bicyclist. Since you've let us know about your events in the past, we are writing today to ask you to share your success stories. > > Click the link below to fill out a short form with info about your past events. It should take less than 5 minutes of your time, and we need to hear from you by March 13. > > Share your notable bike month events now > > Thank you so much! > > Sincerely, > > > The Bike Month team > League of American Bicyclists > Forward email > > This email was sent to bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com by scott(a)bikeleague.org | > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > League of American Bicyclists | 1612 K Street NW | Suite 800 | Washington | DC | 20006

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:11 PM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I've been helping them with statewide crash data..."aging in place" is > very important for seniors, as is providing transportation options when you > old fogies give up your keys. Wait, do you drive Gunnar? See you at IHOP, at > 4:30 pm for dinner. I loves me some pancakes! I don't drive much or very often, but I do have a lot of vehicles. Now if you consider that, then the amount of bicycles we have is probably almost staggering. Transportation options? I'd best start working on a hot walker... > Christiaan > > From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:35 AM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update > Interesting that Complete Streets is on their radar. > > Yes I belong to AARP... (mainly for the IHoP discount) > ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: AARP West Virginia > <aarpwebact(a)action.aarp.org> Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:00 PMSubject: > AARP WV Legislative UpdateTo: gshogren(a)gmail.com > > AARP West Virginia > State Legislative Update > > F E B R U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 > > AARP West Virginia leaders outline advocacy agenda for 2013 West Virginia > Legislature > > “Complete Streets,” enhancing retirement security and financial > exploitation protections among session goals > AARP West Virginia state leaders today detailed the organization’s > legislative agenda for the first session of the 81st West Virginia > Legislature, with a focus on legislative action in the areas of community > development, retirement security, financial exploitation issues, and home > energy affordability. > AARP West Virginia staff and volunteers are maintaining a very active > presence at the State Capitol throughout the 60-day regular session (which > concludes April 13), working on behalf of nearly 300,000 members across the > Mountain State. AARP is working closely with state leaders on the passage of > legislation impacting West Virginians 50-plus, which includes: > > Adoption of “Complete Streets” legislation: AARP supports “Complete > Streets” legislation that formally adopts state policies that promote > effective transportation planning, coordination and community development. > “Complete Streets” is a transportation development concept that incorporates > features in transportation design and planning that enhance safety, mobility > and accessibility for all transportation users: pedestrians, bicyclists, > motorists and public transportation users. > > During the past decade, nearly 300 pedestrians and cyclists have died on > West Virginia roadways as a result of injuries sustained in motor-vehicle > related traffic accidents, according to data from the National Highway > Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Between 2000 and 2006, the total > human capital costs associated with these types of motor vehicle accidents > on West Virginia roadways was approximately $565 million ($80.7 million per > year), based on a West Virginia University study that determined costs borne > by individuals and corporations in medical costs, emergency services, > property damage and lost productivity. > > Helping People Stay in Their Own Homes and Communities: AARP supports > efforts to take advantage of new and existing opportunities to improve > access to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); and to protect and > expand the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) program, State respite > funding for the Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR) program, and the > Lighthouse program. > > Protecting Older West Virginians Against Fraud and Financial Exploitation: > Working with the West Virginia Financial Exploitation Task Force, AARP > supports state laws that strengthen protections against fraud, deception, > and unfair practices; and equip consumers with the tools needed to make > informed choices and to protect themselves. > > Enhancing Retirement Security: AARP supports efforts by the West Virginia > Association of Retired School Employees (WVARSE) to protect retirees from > reduction or elimination of promised benefits, preserve access to defined > benefit plans and cost of living adjustments, and limit taxation of > retirement income. > > Fighting for the West Virginia Utility Consumer: AARP will continue its > utility advocacy, with an emphasis on defeating or mitigating unfair rate > increases for utility ratepayers; opposing legislation that would require > advanced payments for multibillion dollar power plants; and, ensuring that > providers of electricity, gas, landline, wireless and broadband internet > offer services customers can depend on. > > “For more than 50 years, AARP has been dedicated to enhancing the quality > of life for all as we age. We’re actively engaging our members for their > input on the issues that are most important to them, and our advocacy agenda > for this session reflects the feedback we’ve received from West Virginians > 50-plus,” said Gaylene Miller, AARP West Virginia state director. > Older West Virginians want to remain in their homes and communities for as > long as possible, and many of the issues AARP is focusing on this > legislative session address home and community issues important to those > 50-plus. > “Livable communities provide safety and security for individuals who wish > to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Complete Streets > policy represents a mindset that encourages common sense planning for new > infrastructure development, where state transportation planners would > consider all transportation users as they relate to the unique > transportation needs of growing communities in the Mountain State,” said > Randy Myers, AARP West Virginia state president. > Home energy affordability continues to be a major issue for low- to > moderate-income West Virginians of all ages. AARP West Virginia has heard > from thousands of the state’s utility customers about the challenges they’re > facing in paying their monthly bills. > “There are many challenges that lie ahead for West Virginia utility > ratepayers. Billion dollar acquisition deals associated with electric > generating capacity and a focus on improved reliability in the wake of last > year’s severe storms would likely result in higher future costs for state > ratepayers. Additionally, thousands of West Virginians could face a > significant increase in water rates by the end of 2013,” said Miller. “For > thousands of older West Virginians, many of whom live on fixed incomes, any > increase in home energy costs has a significant impact. We remain focused on > these important pocket-book issues and the potential impact any rate > increases would have on West Virginia families.” > For the latest developments on AARP West Virginia's advocacy work at the > West Virginia State Capitol, connect with us online: > Facebook: http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=DGsuCAqp1Rr9YroaiWLdfQ > Twitter: http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=-cBbHxfJYDZtzULrZtoz_Q > This email was sent to you by AARP. > To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), > please add aarpwv(a)aarp.org to your address book. > This e-mail is being sent by the AARP West Virginia State Office, > 300 Summers Street, Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301. > Visit us at http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=Bw-U_uE3LE0vbjwf5-clwQ. > AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and > over ~ > http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=h47AKK1WVhV-28tLDwju7w. > Join or renew your membership at > http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=3_mBamH4jCLSKZtjdmdO2w. > AARP Privacy Policy | (c)1995-2009, AARP. All rights reserved. > Unsubscribe Or visit the email preferences page to manage the types of > email you receive from AARP. > nonprofit software > _______________________________________________Bikeboard mailing > listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] 3-foot passing law
by Chip Wamsley 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Frank et al, I agree that it would be good to have the law include #7 on your list; however, whether it is legal or not probably won't affect motorists behavior. I think motorists in general would be apt to go over the dbl yellow line without thinking if it was legal or not. We might as well follow PA's lead and make #1 4 feet. A dimensional requirement like that seems to be more tangible to the average person than stating that it is OK to cross the dbl yellow line, as well as being easier to advertise in PSA's. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 2/27/2013 1:15:34 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] 3-foot passing law PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE I JUST SENT. I SENT IT BEFORE I FINISHED IT. Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "The 3 ft. Law: Lessons Learned from a National Analysis of State Policies and Expert Interviews" by Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. My reading of the report leads me to the following: The greatest benefit of the 3-foot law is educational by increasing motorist awareness of bicyclists but the educational benefit may be short-lived. The 3-foot law is hardly enforced if enforced at all in 20 states that have adopted it and it might be practically unenforceable. 3-feet is insufficient when motor vehicles are passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Forks of the Ohio Trails Symposium- March 8
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

FYI. Would be nice if some road cyclists attended. Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 20, 2013 11:42:03 AM EST > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Katy Moran <Katy.Moran(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Vicky Evans (mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com)" <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Forks of the Ohio Trails Symposium- March 8 > > Hi everyone, > Casting a wide net in case some of you would be interested in this one-day trails conference. For some of us the interest is in the trails, for others it might be the workshops on the on-road and pedestrian improvements…. but I will say that I expect a good deal will focus on big picture, long-distance trail planning that may include some on-road linkages. > >> Trails symposium in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 8. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. The area of focus is Northern Panhandle and north-central WV (down to Harrison County- and North Bend folks?) to connect with neighboring states. This is an opportunity to hear and talk to some big funders and focus on big picture planning and marketing as we try to link across state lines and create more long-distance trails. Looks like Perry Keller will be speaking on behalf of WV in this picture. It would be great to get more WV in attendance to show our support and desire to be in these plans. Please share this and try to attend! Thanks, Ella >> >> TO REGISTER >> http://www.pecpa.org/event/2013-forks-ohio-regional-trail-symposium >> >> Ella Belling >> Executive Director >> Mon River Trails Conservancy >> P.O. Box 282 >> Morgantown, WV 26507 >> www.montrails.org >> 304-692-6782 >> >> > > > > 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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3-foot passing law
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE I JUST SENT. I SENT IT BEFORE I FINISHED IT. Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "The 3 ft. Law: Lessons Learned from a National Analysis of State Policies and Expert Interviews" by Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. My reading of the report leads me to the following: The greatest benefit of the 3-foot law is educational by increasing motorist awareness of bicyclists but the educational benefit may be short-lived. The 3-foot law is hardly enforced if enforced at all in 20 states that have adopted it and it might be practically unenforceable. 3-feet is insufficient when motor vehicles are passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders.

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March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

It's that time again! Let's get ready. Who is planning on attending? Any submissions for the agenda (besides the project reports)? Attached are the revised meeting minutes from the January meeting. Please review once more so we can accept it at the March meeting. Thanks and stay warm and dry.

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2 pm TODAY Webinar on Promoting Walking & Biking
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: February 26, 2013 8:41:10 AM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Reminder--Webinar on Promoting Walking & Biking > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-23652972f4-d07fa7ea7a-9bf0(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > February 26, 2013 > > REMINDER: PBIC to hold Free Webinar on Promoting Walking and Cycling on Wednesday > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities: Lessons from Europe and North America > Wednesday, February 27, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/958583714. > > Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities: Lessons from Europe and North America” examines ways in which communities can better encourage walking and bicycling. > > John Pucher, a professor in the School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University in New Jersey and visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has spent more than three decades studying the difference in travel behavior and transport systems and policies in Europe, Canada, the USA, and Australia. > > Pucher’s presentation will discuss policies and programs needed to make cycling and walking safe and convenient; how Dutch, Danish and German cities get nearly everyone, including women, children and seniors, on bikes for a wide range of trop purposes; and what communities in the United States can do to increase walking and bicycling while also making them safer and more convenient for everyday travel to work, school and shopping. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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3-foot passing law
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "The 3 ft. Law: Lessons Learned from a National Analysis of State Policies and Expert Interviews" by Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. My reading of the report leads me to the following: The greatest benefit of the 3-foot law is educational by increasing motorist awareness of bicyclists but the educational benefit may be short-lived. The 3-foot law is hardly enforced if enforced at all in 20 states that have adopted it and it might be practically unenforceable. 3-feet is insufficient when motor vehicles are passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders.

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Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Interesting that Complete Streets is on their radar. Yes I belong to AARP... (mainly for the IHoP discount) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AARP West Virginia <aarpwebact(a)action.aarp.org> Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM Subject: AARP WV Legislative Update To: gshogren(a)gmail.com AARP West Virginia State Legislative Update F E B R U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 ------------------------------ *[image: WV State Capitol (Photo: AARP West Virginia)]* *AARP West Virginia leaders **outline advocacy agenda **for 2013 West Virginia Legislature * *“Complete Streets,” enhancing retirement security and financial exploitation protections among session goals* *AARP West Virginia state leaders today detailed the organization’s legislative agenda for the first session of the 81st West Virginia Legislature, with a focus on legislative action in the areas of community development, retirement security, financial exploitation issues, and home energy affordability.* *AARP West Virginia staff and volunteers are maintaining a very active presence at the State Capitol throughout the 60-day regular session (which concludes April 13)*, working on behalf of nearly 300,000 members across the Mountain State. AARP is working closely with state leaders on the passage of legislation impacting West Virginians 50-plus, which includes: - *Adoption of “Complete Streets” legislation: AARP supports “Complete Streets” legislation that formally adopts state policies that promote effective transportation planning, coordination and community development. *“Complete Streets” is a transportation development concept that incorporates features in transportation design and planning that enhance safety, mobility and accessibility for all transportation users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transportation users. *During the past decade, nearly 300 pedestrians and cyclists have died on West Virginia roadways as a result of injuries sustained in motor-vehicle related traffic accidents,* according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). *Between 2000 and 2006, the total human capital costs associated with these types of motor vehicle accidents on West Virginia roadways was approximately $565 million ($80.7 million per year), based on a West Virginia University study *that determined costs borne by individuals and corporations in medical costs, emergency services, property damage and lost productivity. - *Helping People Stay in Their Own Homes and Communities:* AARP supports efforts to take advantage of new and existing opportunities to improve access to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); and to protect and expand the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) program, State respite funding for the Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR) program, and the Lighthouse program.* * - *Protecting Older West Virginians Against Fraud and Financial Exploitation:* Working with the *West Virginia Financial Exploitation Task Force*, AARP supports state laws that strengthen protections against fraud, deception, and unfair practices; and equip consumers with the tools needed to make informed choices and to protect themselves. - *Enhancing Retirement Security:* AARP supports efforts by the *West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees (WVARSE)* to protect retirees from reduction or elimination of promised benefits, preserve access to defined benefit plans and cost of living adjustments, and limit taxation of retirement income. - *Fighting for the West Virginia Utility Consumer: AARP will continue its utility advocacy*, with an emphasis on defeating or mitigating unfair rate increases for utility ratepayers; opposing legislation that would require advanced payments for multibillion dollar power plants; and, ensuring that providers of electricity, gas, landline, wireless and broadband internet offer services customers can depend on. “For more than 50 years, AARP has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. We’re actively engaging our members for their input on the issues that are most important to them, and our advocacy agenda for this session reflects the feedback we’ve received from West Virginians 50-plus,” said *Gaylene Miller, AARP West Virginia state director *. *Older West Virginians want to remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible*, and many of the issues AARP is focusing on this legislative session address home and community issues important to those 50-plus. “Livable communities provide safety and security for individuals who wish to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Complete Streets policy represents a mindset that encourages common sense planning for new infrastructure development, where state transportation planners would consider all transportation users as they relate to the unique transportation needs of growing communities in the Mountain State,” said *Randy Myers, AARP West Virginia state president*. *Home energy affordability continues to be a major issue for low- to moderate-income West Virginians of all ages.* AARP West Virginia has heard from thousands of the state’s utility customers about the challenges they’re facing in paying their monthly bills. “*There are many challenges that lie ahead for West Virginia utility ratepayers.* Billion dollar acquisition deals associated with electric generating capacity and a focus on improved reliability in the wake of last year’s severe storms would likely result in higher future costs for state ratepayers. 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Fwd: Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 26, 2013 1:48:47 PM EST > To: Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Tom Pinto <Tom.Pinto(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "dwayt(a)frontier.com" <dwayt(a)frontier.com>, Katy Moran <Katy.Moran(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Victoria Evans <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fwd: Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium > > In case you had trouble accessing the registration from my last email and are interested: > Doug- please send this on to Michael Kinter (sp?) or have him call Amy Camp or Susan Gold at 412-481-9400. > >> >> Having trouble viewing this email? Click herehttp://www.pecpa.org/event/2013-forks-oh >> Hi, you're receiving this email because you've expressed an interest in the projects of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. >> >> You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. >> >> >> Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium >> >> REGISTER NOW! >> >> The Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium is fast approaching and we're excited for an interactive day that focuses on advancing the regional trails agenda. >> >> The 2013 Forks of the Ohio Regional Trail Symposium builds on the Western PA Trail Symposia held in 2006 and 2010, as well as the Power of 32 Regional Trails Meeting in 2011. Attendees will continue the dialog to make our trail system the strongest, most connected and best managed system. Stakeholders from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland are encouraged to attend. >> >> The 2013 event will bring together trail stakeholders for a thought-provoking keynote address by Earl F. Gohl, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission; informative educational sessions; interactive working sessions; and networking opportunities. Symposium topics will include: completion of mega greenways, connecting to communities, developing healthy communities, planning tools and more. >> >> More Information and Registration >> >> Please register online by Monday, March 4. Read more about the event and the day's agenda, and direct any questions to Amy Camp at acamp(a)pecpa.org. >> >> Space will be provided for organizations to display and share information with attendees. Display tables are offered at no cost to non-profit organizations that request a table in advance. >> >> >> Forward email >> >> This email was sent to ella(a)montrails.org by jkarns(a)pecpa.org | >> Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. >> Pennsylvania Environmental Council | 800 N. 3rd St. | Suite 304 | Harrisburg | PA | 17102 > > 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: March Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Anything for the Traffic Commission? I've heard some more Bicycle Friendly Community signs have been erected. Anybody see any? I've heard School Zone signs have been erected around Suncrest Elementary that should clear the way for Matt Watson's bike rack installation. Anybody seen the signs? I'd like to know the status of the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing lane and the plan to keep it clean throughout the year. Anybody ridden up there lately? WVU's building a housing complex taking up the whole block bounded by Univ. Av., 3rd St., Grant St. and Huston St.. In the middle of it, they're going to have a "grand staircase" that connects Grand to University. I'd like to advocate for a bicycle ramp to enable cyclists to roll their bikes up the steps rather than having to carry them. I wonder what became of our recommendation to put such a ramp along the stairs that the builder of those apartments was supposed to reconstruct by the orphaned 1st St. from Jones to Lorentz? Traffic Commission meetings are such fun. I don't understand why the whole BB doesn't attend! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: February 25, 2013 10:20:56 PM EST > To: lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: March Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send any items you might like to discuss at the upcoming TC meeting. Thank you. > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-off- March 7
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

See any humor in this? Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 22, 2013 4:26:57 PM EST > To: Ella Belling <ellabelling(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-off- March 7 > > Please join in the Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-Off in Point Marion, PA on March 7th at 4:30PM. The more the merrier! > > The Sheepskin Trail, which will connect Point Marion to Morgantown and eventually to the Great Allegheny Passage, is one step closer. For many years trail advocates and organizations in both WV and PA have been working to move rail-trail boundaries past the WV State Line, where the Mon River Trail currently ends. Please join us and our friends in Point Marion, PA for a community gathering to hear more about this effort and to celebrate some good news. > > 4:30PM Gather for walking tour- Penn and Railroad Street > 5-6PM Refreshments and Speakers-Jordan Building- corner of Main and Penn Street > 6PM Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant > > Please RSVP 724.437.9877 > > The invitation to the Sheepskin Trail Kick-Off is attached. I hope to see you there! Spread the word, Ella > > Directions from Morgantown > Follow US 119 North approximately 10 miles > After you enter Point Marion 119N will curve to the left > One block down on left is parking lot > across from United Bank and adjacent to post office. > > > 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: Save the Date: Woodburn Visioning Sessions info attached
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Feb '13

23 Feb '13

> >>> On 2/20/2013 at 2:47 PM, <chrishaddox(a)frontier.com> wrote: > Hi folks, > > The Woodburn Elementary Reuse Study group will be hosting two visioning sessions and your participation is needed at one of the events (or both if you like)! > > Sunday, March 3 2:30 – 5:00 > Monday, March 4 5:30 – 8:00 > > These will be short, intense and fun . Both sessions will be held at Woodburn Elementary School and you need not attend both (unless you want to). > > The purpose of the sessions is to engage the public in exploration and development of viable re-use concepts for the Woodburn Elementary School property. > > As you are aware, the City finances are tight, but the investment in and reuse of this property for the public benefit represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to add value back to our city core. Please come and make your ideas heard. > > Please share this with your friends and groups! (flyer attached) > > The City desires to purchase this site, but needs our help in making the case to do so! > > As always, please contact me should you have questions. > > Thanks, folks! > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

Emily, Thanks for replying! I think a discussion among BB members on the future of bicycling in Morgantown would reveal a range of perspectives and I don't think mine would be any better than others. I certainly don't know much about events. Thanks for telling us about Kid's Day on July 20th. I know the annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular is the first weekend in May: May 4-5 with May 4 being the long, hard "Bonus Ride" and May 5 being the 20, 40 or 60 mile easy rides. But, I expect at least gunnar, Colin, Andrew, Chip and Alice would know more about events and even the future of bicycling in Morgantown that I. However, if they all chime in with events and perhaps even a little perspective on the future of bicycling in Morgantown, I'd be willing to roll it up and deliver it to Chelsea after the BB reviews and approves it. Frank On Feb 21, 2013, at 3:45 PM, Emily Vasile wrote: > Frank, you'd probably be the best person to speak to the future of cycling in Morgantown. You know it best, have the historical context, and relationships. Just my two cents! > > We are going to participate in Kid's Day on July 20th! I have a list of interested folks I'm going to get together in March to start planning. I'd be happy to give a quote about that. > > Emily > > > > > On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:35 PM, BikeMorgantown <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Anybody want to take this on? > > Frank > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Chelse Hensley <chelse(a)wvlivingmagazine.com> >> Date: February 21, 2013 2:31:44 PM EST >> To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com >> Subject: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events >> >> Hi, >> >> I am with Morgantown magazine and we are doing a page about bicycling in Morgantown. Is there somebody I can contact that can possibly give me a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events? >> >> Thanks! >> Chelse Hensley > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events
by BikeMorgantown 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

Anybody want to take this on? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Chelse Hensley <chelse(a)wvlivingmagazine.com> > Date: February 21, 2013 2:31:44 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events > > Hi, > > I am with Morgantown magazine and we are doing a page about bicycling in Morgantown. Is there somebody I can contact that can possibly give me a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events? > > Thanks! > Chelse Hensley

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Reception for Terrence Moore
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

A reception for former city manager Terrence Moore will be this Sunday (February 10, 2013) from 5-7 pm at the Aull Center, next to the public library on Spruce Street. This will be a "finger foods" reception - several people have already volunteered to provide some food, but how many people will come is unknown so please bring something if you can. There isn't going to be any formal program or gifts or whatever unless someone wants to take that on. Terrence doesn't want a big event. The event is being organized by a group of people who want to have a chance to see Terrence before he leaves.

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The Science Behind Cycling
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Everyone, Pasted below, and attached is a file from Ryan Stocking who teaches "The Science Behind Cycling". He wants help ranking the titles for a a tent layout as explained below, thank-you! -Jonathan: In our effort to develop the curriculum to be delivered at the 2013 National Boy Scout Jamboree, we are in the process of designing the layout for a 20’x20’ tent. This tent will contain a number of hands-on activities to engage scouts in the science behind various aspects of cycling. At this time, we envision dividing the tent into 4 subsections (safety, gears, Monark/Cycleops Test, and tire pressure) each of which will showcase a particular set of activities/labs and the scientific principles related to each. For each section, a banner will be hung to distinguish one from the other. With that being said, we would appreciate your participation in helping us decide on the titles for each section within the tent. Please put yourself in the mindset of a scout (age range 12-18) visiting our tent and rank the following (with 1 being the highest) and/or feel free to write in any suggestions you may have. Thank you for your help! *Safety: Monark Cycleops Test:* Spin Doctor ___________ Pedal Power ___________ Cycle Safety ___________ Got Power? ___________ Safety Center ___________ Human Performance ___________ Other ______________ ___ Other _________________ *Gears: Tire Pressure:* Get into Gear ___________ Tire Tips ___________ Changing Gears ___________ Pump it up ___________ Gear Up ___________ Tire Talk ___________ Gear Guide ___________ Other ___________________ Other _________________

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Feb 7th, monthly Bike Board meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Good snowy day. Bike board meeting this Thursday, 6:30 at Public Safety building. Attached please find the minutes from the January meeting. Problems or addendums? Please review now and comment. Who is planning on being there? Anybody have anything to add to the agenda besides Project Reports? I noticed that there was a "moving" van at Positive Spin a few weeks ago. My breath is still baited and waiting on news from the meeting. Just getting back to town from my adventure in Louisville, so pardon the tardiness, Gunnar Shogren Acting Chair. Woke up w/ a slight scratchy throat and sniffles. :(

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Re: [Bikeboard] Feb TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board January report to the Traffic Commission. This is a draft that has not been reviewed and approved by the Bicycle Board. By copy of this message, I request Bicycle Board members to reply-all with any suggested changes. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jan 31, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to add to the agenda for next week's meeting by noon tomorrow. Thanks. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Terrence FYI
by Traci Liebig 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

For those of you not on the city's FB feed. http://www.morgantownwv.gov/morgantown-city-manager-in-final-discussions-fo…

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bike lanes
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

At, http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ , click on the image to see 7 other very instructive graphics. Sorry I didn't mention that before. > The fascinating graphics at http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ show lane width that should be provided for bike lanes. What's the alternative? > > Frank

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bike lanes
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

The fascinating graphics at http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ show lane width that should be provided for bike lanes. What's the alternative? Frank

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Fwd: Register for a FREE Webinar: Matching Funds for MAP-21
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: January 17, 2013 12:14:05 PM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register for a FREE Webinar: Matching Funds for MAP-21 > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-4b278b018a-f68f769cc5-bdf8(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > On Thursday, February 7, from 2-3pm Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > MATCHING FUNDS FOR MAP-21 > How states and communities are pulling together > match funding for MAP-21 grant applications > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9202646589050172672 > > > Since 2005 Safe Routes to School projects have been fully funded by federal transportation dollars. With MAP-21, the new federal transportation law, Safe Routes to School applicants now have to raise at least 20% of project costs to match the federal dollars. This can be a substantial barrier for local applicants, especially those in lower-income communities. > Do you want to understand the new rules on matching funds so you can get prepared for future funding cycles? > Have you wondered how to raise matching funds locally? > Do you want to learn how other states and communities have managed to find matching funds, especially in this austere climate? > Find out the answers to these and other questions, and ask your own, at this free webinar! > > Speakers: > Margo Pedroso, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, deputy director > Julie Walcoff, Ohio Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School coordinator > Jenna Berman, Bicycle Colorado, education director > TBD > Highlights include: > A brief explanation of what kind of funds are eligible to be a match, and how it works > Learn about how and why the Ohio Department of Transportation decided to cover the match for local applicants > Learn how communities in Colorado found creative ways to fund their match requirement > A Q&A session via a chat function with webinar attendees > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9202646589050172672 > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > > Click here to forward this email to a friend > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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January BB Minutes
by Emily Vasile 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Hello All, Minutes from January's meeting are attached. I highlighted a part of the notes from the discussion on the Proposed DOH work on Mon Blvd that I wasn't sure about if anyone has clarifications on that note or any others. Thanks, Emily

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Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Winter 2013
by Emily Vasile 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Lots of great resources here. Also, it would be fun to add some Morgantown ped/bike images (see below). PBIC is looking for new ped/bike images Did you know that PBIC has a website dedicated to cataloging bicycling and pedestrian images and videos? Be sure to upload any pictures or videos you have to our site, www.pedbikeimages.org. We want photos of your bike lanes, multi-use trails, ciclovia/open streets events or upgrades to existing infrastructure. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: UNC Highway Safety Research Center < UNC_Highway_Safety_Research_Cent(a)mail.vresp.com> Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM Subject: PBIC Messenger: Winter 2013 To: emilyvasile(a)gmail.com <http://cts.vresp.com/fbl?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fhosted-p0.vresp…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ts?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ls?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> ** [image: The PBIC Messenger: The e-Newsletter of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center] Winter 2013 In this Issue: - PBIC hosts NHTSA administrator for pedestrian enforcement event in North Carolina <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_1> - APBP names Charlie Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_2> - Walk Friendly Communities releases new guide book <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_3> - PBIC releases summary report on annual activities<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_4> - PBIC creates new YouTube Channel <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_5> - Study links how public health can be used in transportation planning<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_6> - Complete AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series available online<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_7> - Featured Case Study <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_8> - New Resources <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_9> - Announcements <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_10> - Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues in the News<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_11> - Upcoming Events <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_12> [image: header image] PBIC hosts NHTSA administrator for pedestrian enforcement event in North Carolina [image: Strickland] Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center staff along with local agency partners hosted National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator David Strickland for a pedestrian safety press conference and enforcement event. The event, held in November, was part of North Carolina’s Watch for Me NC campaign, which is working to reduce pedestrian crashes in North Carolina through enhanced education and enforcement of pedestrian laws. The campaign, which targets drivers and pedestrians, is one of several NHTSA focus projects on pedestrian safety. Strickland joined Durham, N.C. Mayor Pro Tem Cora Cole McFadden, Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez and Lauren Blackburn, director of N.C. Department of Transportation’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Division, for a press conference about the need for reducing pedestrian crashes. Several area news organizations attended the event. Following the press event, Strickland observed Durham police officers as they held a pedestrian enforcement operation, pulling over drivers who failed to yield to officers trying to cross the street. PBIC staff members have been actively involved in the Watch for Me NC campaign, identifying high-crash intersections for targeted enforcement, working with state and local officials to help craft educational messages, and tracking the success of those efforts. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.WatchForMeNC.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b5505818…> . ------------------------------ APBP names Charlie Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Charlie Zegeer, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center’s director, was recognized by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals for his continued work in improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the United States. APBP named Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the ProWalk/ProBike conference in September. The award “recognizes individuals who have made a substantial commitment to the profession and who have shown excellence in the field of bicycle and pedestrian planning, design, advocacy, or education.” Zegeer joined the UNC Highway Safety Research Center in 1986 and has served as director of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center since 1999. He has produced more than 150 reports and publications and is a “highly respected author in the field of transportation research, a leader in pedestrian and bicycle safety, and a strong mentor to young professionals,” the APBP noted. ------------------------------ Walk Friendly Communities releases new guide book [image: bike to school day] The Walk Friendly Communities program has created a new guide for helping communities become more pedestrian friendly. “Giving Cities Legs: Ideas and Inspirations from Walk Friendly Communities” highlights many of the efforts from the communities to earn Walk Friendly Community status during the program’s first three rounds. Download a copy of the guide at www.walkfriendly.org/about.cfm<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/289891ab…> . ------------------------------ PBIC releases summary report on annual activities [image: PBICAnnualReport] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has released report on the center’s activities and the state of walking and bicycling within the United States. “Fostering Livable Communities through Resources, Training, and Research” highlights much of the work PBIC staff and the organizations partners have completed during the last two years, such as case studies, webinars, research reports, and on-site training. The report also details the increase in the number of pedestrian and bicyclists on the road as well as federal funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Download the report at: www.pedbikeinfo.org/collateral/PBIC_AnnualReport.pdf<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aa683bb4…> . ------------------------------ PBIC creates new YouTube Channel [image: YouTubeLogo] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has created a new YouTube Channel for hosting and promoting its archived webinars, as well as other relevant PBIC videos. The site, www.youtube.com/pedbikeinfo<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f578a7d7…>, features many of the center’s recent webinars including all webinars from the series on the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials newly updated “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities” and from the series on the intersection of public health and transportation co-hosted with the American Public Health Association. Webinar recordings also remain available on the PBIC website, www.walkinginfo.org/webinars<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/61a803c1…> . ------------------------------ Study links how public health can be considered in transportation planning “Promoting Active Transportation: An Opportunity for Public Health” is a new study co-authored by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the American Public Health Association that identifies links between public health officials and transportation planners. The report explains how public health officials can better understand how transportation facilities are built into communities, regions and states and clarifies the role public health officials can play in altering that process to improve public health through increased physical activity. The report can be downloaded at http://action.apha.org/site/R?i=QBucbniGjg8Uz4_jUYD64w<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/81239e5b…> . ------------------------------ Complete AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series available online [image: AASHTO] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and Toole Design Group’s seven-part webinar series on the updated American Association of State Highway Transportation Official’s *Guide for the Design of Bicycle Facilities* can now be viewed online. The webinar series covers changes to the fourth edition of the guide, which was released in June 2012. The webinars are: - Overview of Revised AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities - Bicycle Planning - On- Road Facilities Part 1: Bike Lane - On-Road Facilities Part 2: Shared Lanes, Paved Shoulders, Bicycle Boulevards and Traffic Signals - Off Road Facilities: Shared Use Path Design - Off Road Facilities: Share Use Path - Roadway Intersection Design - Maintenance and Operations Recordings of the webinars as well as presentation slides are available at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/aashto<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/e3aca42c…> . ------------------------------ Featured Case Study: Allen and Pike Streets Corridor Improvements [image: AllenandPikeCorridor] Background Allen and Pike Streets, located in the Lower East Side and Chinatown communities, had a wide concrete center mall that was a remnant of the 2nd Avenue elevated train line. As a result of many community-initiated workshops, members of the surrounding communities thought that Allen and Pike Streets presented an excellent opportunity to transform the streets into a pedestrian boulevard. In 2009, the New York City Department of Transportation responded to the requests and developed a plan that was well-received by the Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee and included the community's suggested modifications. Problem The Allen-Pike Streets corridor connects the Lower East Side with the new waterfront East River Greenway. It suffered from high-speed and weaving traffic in off-peak hours. The corridor had three travel lanes in each direction, a bicycle lane located between a parking lane and a travel lane, and a central 24-foot concrete median that had two rows of aged trees. Crossing the roadway as a pedestrian meant walking more than 110 ft. The median did not provide welcoming public space and there was no safe way to cross between the median malls because turning vehicles blocked access. Additionally, on-street bike lanes were often blocked by double-parked vehicles, which forced cyclists to move into traffic lanes. Solution The Allen-Pike Streets corridor was narrowed from three travel lanes to two travel lanes with left-turn bays and an occasional right-turn curbside bay in each direction. Left turns were banned from northbound and southbound movements for all vehicles except southbound buses. The bike lanes were moved to the inner curb next to the pedestrian mall. Flexible delineators were added to a striped buffer zone to further protect cyclists. Left-turn signal phases were added to the left-turn bays to provide a conflict-free crossing between the malls for both pedestrians and bicyclists. Four malls were connected and closed to cross-traffic with roadbed plazas defined by color-coating, planters and fixed seating. These were cross-streets with little utility to the traffic network, but their elimination improved the usefulness of the protected bike lanes and eliminated multiple conflicts from the crosswalks at each of the four intersections. Results By using relatively inexpensive pedestrian infrastructure improvements, eliminating conflicts and reconfiguring the street, this project achieved better pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, improved safety and enhanced the quality of life along the Allen-Pike Streets corridor in a short implementation period. The total number of crashes within the project area decreased by 9 percent since implementation, and there were 12 percent fewer injuries for all users. The success of the project has led to a the permanent build out of the malls with lush buffering plantings and seating areas that place pedestrians farther from traffic. The project will have raised unidirectional bike lanes on each side of the malls that will themselves be buffered from traffic by a ribbon of landscaping on both sides. The path will dip down adjacent to each left-turn bay, bringing the cyclists back onto the road. More Information For additional information on pedestrian projects in New York City, visit the following sites: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f78bf61e…> http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/pedestrian_projects.shtml<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/56c3ecbc…> ------------------------------ New Resources The following resources have been recently added to the PBIC Online Library, a centralized, Web-based collection of pedestrian- and bicycling-related materials. To search the library, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/library<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/a3776ce0…>or www.bicyclinginfo.org/library<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b4167064…> . Creating Walkable and Bikeable Communities: http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4773<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/cb038cd3…> Steps to a Walkable Community: http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4774<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/c70ff513…> Cycle-Rail Toolkit: http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4775<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b7a5f67e…> ------------------------------ Announcements New report examines impact of NMT on travel behavior The Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 95, Chapter 16 provides an enhanced look into how travelers use non-motorized transportation options in a variety of contexts. The report examines travel behavior, as well as recreation and public health outcomes, from creating or changing non-motorized travel options, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street crossings, bicycle storage and showers. The analyses are done in both urban and non-urban contexts for a more complete understanding of the impact of non-motorized travel facilities on individuals. To read the report, go to http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4772<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/da11f28c…> .** PBIC is looking for new ped/bike images Did you know that PBIC has a website dedicated to cataloging bicycling and pedestrian images and videos? Be sure to upload any pictures or videos you have to our site, www.pedbikeimages.org. We want photos of your bike lanes, multi-use trails, ciclovia/open streets events or upgrades to existing infrastructure. Like us on Facebook Be sure to follow us at www.facebook.com/pedbike<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/195d6a77…>for the latest PBIC news and updates. Ped/bike deaths rise, injuries fall in 2011 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,432 pedestrians and 677 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2011. That’s an increase of 3 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively, compared to 2010. Despite those deaths, the number of bicyclists and pedestrians killed in accidents has been trending downward since 2004. At the same time, the number of reported injuries fell, with 69,000 pedestrian and 48,000 bicyclists injured in collisions with motor vehicles. Those numbers are down 1.4 and 7.7 percent, respectively, compared to 2010. Federal funding for ped/bike facilities rebounded in 2012 Federal-Aid Highway Program funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and programs climbed to $853.8 million in 2012, a nearly 8 percent increase over 2011, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The program funded 2,248 projects this year. Funding peaked at $1,188.6 million in 2009 due to a large increase in funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Easter Seals creates new wayfinding guide Easter Seals' Project Action has created a new pocket guide for improving how people travel to stores, restaurants, work and other locations. The guide was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Aging Research Network. To download the assessment, click here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/e17b07a7…> . Study uses GPS to track cyclist routes A new study out of Portland State University used GPS units to record the routes cyclists take. The study offers new insight into the attractiveness of bike lanes, paths and bicycle boulevards to cyclists as well as how other factors, such as intersection designs and road slopes, impacted routes cyclist chose. The study, which was supported by Active Living Research and the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, can be found at http://otrec.us/news/entry/bike_research_leading_to_smarter_regional_invest…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/5ba4f9bb…> . NHTSA turns to YouTube to talk about safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created a new safety character, Sergio Silbato, to reach out to Spanish speakers about pedestrian safety. Sergio is the Spanish language version of Willie Whistle. You can see the new safety public service announcement at http://youtu.be/4_OpiD2axCM<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/75d4cb3f…>. APHA puts out call for abstracts on public health issues The American Public Health Association is seeking presentations for its 141st annual meeting and exposition to be held Nov. 2-6, 2013 in Boston. The organization is seeking abstracts in all areas of public health as well as those that focus on the annual meeting’s theme: Think Global, Act Local, with a focus on best practices around the world. The deadlines for submitting abstracts range from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8. Find out more about the annual meeting at http://www.apha.org/meetings/AnnualMeeting<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/8aebac21…>or submit your abstract at https://apha.confex.com/apha/141am/oasys.epl<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b9da99d3…> . International Bicycle Urbanism Symposium is seeking abstracts The International Bicycle Urbanism Symposium, which will take place from June 19-22, 2013 at the College of Built Environments, University of Washington is seeking abstracts on papers dealing with: - Ways that cities can best encourage and accommodate bicycle use 20-30 years in the future - Leading research that addresses bicycle use and effects of innovation in infrastructure and programs - Best practices and how these can inform long-term planning for bicycle use. More information can be found at: www.be.washington.edu/bicycleurbanism<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/2da583d1…> . TLUPAQ Conference k papers on transportation and air quality The Transportation/Land Use Planning and Air Quality Conference is seeking 20 papers for its 2013 conference in Charlotte, NC. The conference theme is “Developing Healthy and Livable Communities” and papers should focus on research and strategies regarding the integration of transportation planning, land use and air quality. Specific topics of interest include: smart growth implementation and evaluation, scenario planning and livability design strategies, intelligent transportation strategies and implementation, climate change, pricing strategies, information systems, MOVES model evaluations and data, technological innovations, and health impacts of land use and transportation decisions. Papers are due to Srinivas Pulugurtha at SSPulugurtha(a)uncc.edu by Feb. 8, 2013. Guidelines for submitting papers can be found at: http://pubs.asce.org/authors/book/proceedingssub/ConfProcAuthorGuideCamRead…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/401b62e5…>. Bike League launches new program to promote women bicyclists The League of American Bicyclists has created Women Bike to encourage more women to bicycle and become active in promoting bicycling. More information about the program can be found at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/09/league-launches-women-bike/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d557cc97…>. [image: LAB] Bike League expands its Bicycle Friendly Cities program with Diamond Level The League of American Bicyclists has added a new top tier to its Bicycle Friendly Cities program: Diamond Level. The new level, which exceeds the current top tier Platinum, will be based on “The number of people riding and citizen satisfaction. Cities will delve into a more detail evaluation of ridership and level of service, using standard methods of measure like the American Community Survey and National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, but also more challenging and broader tools such as Copenhagen’s Bicycle Account.” More information can be found at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/09/beyond-platinum-creating-world-clas…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f45a4803…>. The German Marshal Fund is looking to host international bike share conference The German Marshal Fund’s Urban and Regional Policy Program is seeking partners for an international conference on bike share programs. The event, scheduled to be held in the spring 2013 in New York City, will cover a variety of topics regarding bike share programs internationally, including funding programs, locating bike share stations and promoting cycling culture. For more information on the conference, contact Brent Riddle at the German Marshall Fund, briddle(a)gmfus.org <+briddle(a)gmfus.org>. ------------------------------ Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues in the News The following is a brief compilation of pedestrian- and bicycle-related news stories from around the world. Web links to the following news stories are time sensitive, so some stories might not be accessible after the initial publication date without required registration. Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians can take the high road to safety<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/76554c5e…><http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d84afb37…> Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 15, 2012 City should speed ahead with bike-share plans<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aabae179…> Philadelphia Inquirer November 26, 2012 LBPD, Bike Long Beach Encourage Cyclists to "Walk It or Lock It" On Sidewalks<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/19bbc363…> Long Beach Post November 22, 2012 Rethinking Willamette Street<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/7c2db6da…> The Register-Guard November 25, 2012 Fairfield to create first bike route<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/1c90373b…> Ctpost.com November 25, 2012 Sebastopol supports ordinance adding protection for bicyclists, walkers and joggers<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/35b3e524…> Press Democrat November 20, 2012 Bike-friendly changes could alter El Camino Real in San Clemente<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/a067a4c8…> The Orange County Register November 13, 2012 City's plan will implement alternative cycling routes around streetcar<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/dc38a877…> Daily Wildcat November 21, 2012 Does the city budget create a policy for safer cycling?<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b6f558e7…> The Coloradoan November 19, 2012 Bike-pedestrian trail plan coming together: Bike lanes among possibilities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4f04918d…> The Shawano Leader November 14, 2012 Street, bike concept betters communities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4d03e31d…> News-press.com November 21, 2012 Local Officials Help Bicyclists Peddle Their Cause<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/799dcfb1…> Roll Call November 14, 2012 Traffic safety measures take effect on Cayuga County streets<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aa55bedb…> Auburn Citizen November 6, 2012 Kirksville Police launch bicycle safety, awareness campaign<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/ab5da2d3…> Lakenewsonline.com November 20, 2012 Council to take up bike-ped safety tonight<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f39db0f7…> Mountain View Voice November 20, 2012 Parking fears put brakes on Provincetown bike lane proposal<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d6b1fe30…> Wicked Local Wellfeet November 20, 2012 ‘Town Hall’ Upcoming for Bicyclists<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f2b09868…> Baltimore Magazine November 1, 2012 Medina, Milan gets Safe Routes to School grants<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/913c0e4e…> Jackson Sun November, 19, 2012 Bicycle lanes reduce traffic woes<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/c11be995…> Deccan Chronicle November 17, 2012 Sidewalk bicycle law is rarely enforced<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/041c9bef…> Glendale News-Press November 13, 2012 ------------------------------ Upcoming Events *Transportation Research Board 92nd annual meeting* http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2013/AnnualMeeting2013.aspx<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d666ee46…> *Active Living Research Conference* http://www.activelivingresearch.org/conference2013<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/7b2b51d0…> * * *New Partners for Smart Growth* *http://www.newpartners.org/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4bd8587a…> * *National Planning Conference* http://www.planning.org/conference/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/96396a20…> *International Trails Symposium* http://www.americantrails.org/2013/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f9d88a2f…> *Lifesavers Conference 2013* http://www.lifesaversconference.org/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/25a23ca1…> ------------------------------ The PBIC Messenger is a free, online publication of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. 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Moore eyes job in Texas
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

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Re: [Bikeboard] mapping assets
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '13

15 Jan '13

Gunnar, I attempted it at work before i left, but it didn't finish. I'm going to try in a minute here at home after i get Simon in bed. Will send an update soon. 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 Jan 15, 2013 6:42 PM, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Derek. > > Why don't you upload that baby to Dropbox (if you have the space), > then share it w/ me. > I will then do something w/ it, unshare myself from it (I don't want > it chewing up all my space forever), and it will have been > transferred. > It should fit on a DVD, but certainly not on a regular CD unless you > have some really cool compression algorithms... > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I will sit down later tonight after a meeting I have and get my son to > bed > > to view what Chet emailed and add anything else I may have. We should > try > > to get the Bike Board's GIS data transferred to Jing or whoever else. > I'm > > stuck at the house after 7:30 tonight with my son, so if anyone would > like > > to volunteer to come get it, we could work on a transfer. I live at 1412 > > Buckhannon Avenue outside of Sabraton in Brookhaven. The whole folder is > > less than 3GB, so I may be able to upload it to Dropbox. If not, I could > > burn a CD or someone could swing by my house with an external hard > drive. I > > feel it would be beneficial to have the data for your meeting, but I > could > > be wrong. Sorry I can't attend the meeting during the day. I just can't > > sacrifice that much time during my work day this week. It may be that > way > > for a few weeks. I'd be willing to meet outside of normal work hours, if > > need be though. My cell number is 304-290-7727. I'll try to answer in > > between work, traveling to my meeting, etc... > > > > Thanks again for everything you guys do. I'm excited that the data may > have > > another great opportunity to be useful and less static than it's been > for a > > few months. And I look forward to working with Jing and the rest of you > > guys on this. > > > > Thanks... > > ~Derek > > > > > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> I apologize for not being available tomorrow. I am fairly certain that > I > >> don't have anything that Derek does not have, since he was the impetus > for > >> most of the work. I went and pulled up the GIS data that I have > available > >> and took a screenshot (attached). This is the bulk of what I have, and > >> includes: > >> > >> routes with difficulty > >> BFC sign locations > >> service centers > >> bike parking as of 10/2009 > >> destinations as of 04/2010 > >> trailheads > >> share the road signs > >> proposed hospital through route > >> r4-11 signs > >> > >> There are obviously also all the background data that is necessary to > >> provide context, like streets, parks, water bodies, etc but I assume > Jing > >> has that data at his disposal. > >> > >> We also used this data to create the KMZ routes that are currently on > >> bikemorgantown.com > >> > >> Hope this helps! > >> > >> Chet > >> > >> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Derek, Chet, > >>> > >>> By tomorrow noon, could you please reply with a list of assets that you > >>> developed and have as a result of working on the Bicycle Board Mapping > Team? > >>> We had great hopes when Danielle was here that we could get everything > >>> together in one place. Now, Jing is on board and can probably do that. > >>> Jing tried to set up a Mapping Team meeting tomorrow but only gunnar, > I and > >>> Jing will be there. Would it be possible for you to at least reply > with a > >>> list of assets that you have so we can know what we're trying to > manage? > >>> > >>> > >>> Frank D. Gmeindl > >>> LCI #1703 > >>> 491 WilsonAvenue > >>> Morgantown, WV 26501 > >>> 304-376-0446 > >>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > 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: Now Hiring: Full-Time Operations Manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '13

15 Jan '13

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Crossroads 1/14 7-9 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jan '13

14 Jan '13

Please see attached flier for the subject public meeting. Crossroads is the comprehensive plan that will determine the future direction of Morgantown's land use and transportation.

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PBIC - New White Papers available
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jan '13

12 Jan '13

“An Overview of Automated Enforcement Systems and Their Potential for Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/download/WhitePaper_AutomatedSafetyEnforceme… <http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/downloads/WhitePaper_AutomatedSafetyEnforcem…> “Using Health Impact Assessments to Evaluate Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.” http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/downloads/WhitePaper_HIA_PBIC.pdf PBIC News Brief -- News from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center /Jan. 11, 2013/ PBIC Launches New White Paper Series** CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the creation of a new white paper series to expand access to the latest pedestrian- and bicycle-related research, resources and tools. The white paper series is intended to provide a broad array of information about some of the most commonly requested topics of interest among engineers, public health officials, planners and advocates. The papers feature the most up-to-date research, resources and tools on a variety of topics. PBIC already has completed the first two papers in the series: “An Overview of Automated Enforcement Systems and Their Potential for Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” and “Using Health Impact Assessments to Evaluate Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.” Those papers can be found at www.walkinginfo.org/library, and copies of the papers also will be available for review during the Transportation Research Board’s annual conference. Future topics include high visibility crosswalks, road diets and cycle tracks. *About PBIC* Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. *Media Contact:* James Gallagher, PBIC, 919.843.7007, james(a)hsrc.unc.edu <mailto:james@hsrc.unc.edu>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center* 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Campus Box 3430 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 Phone: 1.888.823.3977 Fax: 919.962.8710 www.walkinginfo.org www.bicyclinginfo.org

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MAP 21 money for Mon County
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

This morning's DP reported that the state granted $200,409 for the rail trail. See http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wMS8wOSNBcj… http://www.statejournal.com/story/20523389/tomblin-announces-millions-in-tr… lists MAP 21 projects around the state. Looking at the list shows the kinds of projects getting the funding and levels of funding. Three of them are those reported in today's DP. Monongalia County: Decker's Creek Trail Resurfacing, $80,000; Westover Park Loop, $28,800 Monongalia/Marion/Preston counties: Mon River Trails Dump Truck, $56,000 Monongalia/Preston counties: Decker's Creek Trail Undercut Repair, $115,609.33 More MAP 21 $ could come to Morgantown/Monongalia Co. if someone applied for the grants. Frank

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Toward Zero Deaths Webinar 1/31 2-3:30 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

We might learn something from this. PBIC Announces Free Webinar on Toward Zero Deaths Strategies CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: Toward Zero Deaths: Strategies for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. EDT To register, please visithttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/860927866. The vision of "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) is predicated on the assumption that no traffic death or serious injury should be considered to be acceptable. Launched as a plan for highway safety in Europe, the principle has gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years, and some state and local agencies have adopted TZD language among their agencies' safety goals. Researchers at the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center have developed a list of key TZD strategies that are considered to be among the most effective in reducing pedestrian- and bicycle-related deaths and serious injuries on our nation's streets and highways. Presenters Charlie Zegeer, PBIC director, and Carl Sundstrom, PBIC program manager, will discuss a wide range of engineering, education, enforcement, policy, and funding strategies that are the most promising in in reaching TZD successes for non-motorized travelers. PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Campus Box 3430 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 Phone: 1.888.823.3977 Fax: 919.962.8710 www.walkinginfo.org www.bicyclinginfo.org ---

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FY2013-2014 budget
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

Attached is the budget that I propose to discuss with City Councilors and Terrence. Damien reviewed an earlier version and made comments and adjusted cost estimates. The attached includes his revised cost estimates but the amounts to include in the budget and the comments are mine. Frank

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WVDOH proposed Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) on Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr.
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

Dear Mr. Austin: The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board is disappointed that the WVDOH apparently did not consider bicyclists in their proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL and recommends that the MPO encourage the WVDOH to amend their proposal to include (in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD and the 2011 AASHTO Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities) · a minimum 8-foot wide bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr.; · R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs every 250 feet on the downhill side, and · an 8-foot wide smooth paved shoulder on the downhill side. The WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL conflicts with the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that the WVDOH helped to create. WVDOH proposes to narrow the shoulders to 4-feet. Narrowing the uphill shoulder to 4-feet will preclude making it a bicycle-climbing lane. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Engineering Action #17 is to install a bicycle-climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard between Boyers Avenue and Patteson Drive. AASHTO recommends a minimum 5-foot width for bike lanes or wider when the bicycle lane is adjacent to high-speed motor traffic. The proposed TWLTL will likely increase average motor vehicle speed. Narrowing the shoulders and increasing the speed in the travel lanes will increase risk to bicyclists and pedestrians who still choose to use the shoulders. Many will avoid this route altogether due to safety concerns. The proposed TWLTL will increase safety for Type A[i] cyclists if motor vehicle speed remains the same or decreases. The proposed TWLTL will increase Type A cyclist safety and convenience for the same reasons that the TWLTL would increase safety for motorists. Unfortunately, most Morgantown area cyclists are Type B[ii] cyclists that use the shoulders rather than the travel lanes. Narrowing the shoulders on either side of Mon Blvd. can be expected to discourage the few Type B cyclists that use them now. Knowing that they have the same right to the travel lanes as motorists, Type A cyclists ride in the rightmost travel lane that serves their destination. However, even among Type A cyclists, few will ride the travel lane up the hill on Mon Blvd. because they are scared by motor vehicles passing them closely at high speeds. Even Type A cyclists can be expected to prefer a bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. More Type A cyclists and perhaps even some Type B cyclists could be expected to use the downhill travel lanes if R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs were erected in the corridor but most Type B cyclists would still prefer a wide smooth paved shoulder despite the increased risks of right hook, left cross and drive out crashes (especially at Chipps Hollow where a cyclist could easily be travelling in excess of 40 mph) at crossings. Therefore, the Bicycle Board recommends that the downhill shoulder of Mon Blvd. be smoothly paved to a width of 8-feet but NOT marked as a bike lane and that R4-11 signs be erected every 250-feet along the downhill side of Mon Blvd. Last year, the wide uphill shoulder was smoothly paved. All that remains is to stripe it as a bike lane. A bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill shoulder: · would provide an attractive bicycle route from Star City to Evansdale, a destination for many Morgantown area students and cyclists; · would provide an important connection from the Mon River Trail to Evansdale; · could be part of an important bicycle corridor connecting the 916-bed Domain and the 336-bed University Commons student apartment complexes to Morgantown so some of those 1,200 students could ride their bikes instead of driving their cars; · would be an essential part of a bicycle corridor from the University Town Centre to Mileground when Bicycle Plan Action Engineering #18 bicycle lane on both sides of WV 705 from Willowdale Road to Mileground Road is completed so some of the tens of thousands of cars that travel that corridor most days could be left at home when their users choose to bike. Bicycle lanes are appropriate on roadways with speeds in excess of 25 mph and with few driveways and intersections. Bicyclists traveling in the travel lanes are more visible to motorists merging onto the roadway from businesses such as the Texas Roadhouse and from intersections including Canfield Av. and Saratoga Av. however since Type B and C cyclists will not use the roadway, the bicycle-climbing lane must maximize cyclist’s visibility. Current sightlines are excellent however at a minimum, signage should be placed at these crossings to alert merging motorists that they’re crossing a bike lane and to watch for bicyclists. In addition to contradicting the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, the WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL conflicts with the 2040 LRTP that WVDOH also helped to create. Tier 1 project #40 Regional Bikeway Plan Implementation Program includes projects from the Greater Morgantown Bicycle plan. The WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL violates the Monongalia County and Morgantown Complete Streets Policies. The proposed TWLTL will make Mon Blvd. more dangerous to pedestrians and Type B cyclists. In summary, Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown are striving to achieve a modern multi-modal transportation system. The proposed TWLTL project fails to consider the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. The Bicycle Board requests you to encourage the WVDOH to amend their proposal to include (in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD and the 2011 AASHTO Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities) · a minimum 8-foot wide bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr. and · R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs every 250 feet on the downhill side · an 8-foot wide smooth paved shoulder on the downhill side. If the WVDOH will not make these amendments to their proposal, the Bicycle Board requests that the MPO deny the WVDOH proposal to amend the TIP to add the proposed TWLTL project. As you know, Morgantown achieved Bronze Level recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community last year. The City intends to retain the award and even try for a Silver award in 2015 (see Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Encouragement Action #16). The WVDOH TWLTL as proposed is a step backward for a bicycle friendly community. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as vehicles [i] Type A cyclists, according to AASHTO are “advanced or experienced riders that are generally using their bicycles as they would a motor vehicle. They are riding for convenience and speed and want direct access to destinations with a minimum of detour or delay. They are typically comfortable riding with motor vehicle traffic however, they need sufficient operating space on the traveled way or shoulder to eliminate the need for either themselves or a passing motor vehicle to shift position”. [ii] Type B cyclists, according to AASHTO are “basic or less confident adult riders that may also be using their bicycles for transportation purposes, e.g., to get to the store or to visit friends, but prefer to avoid roads with fast and busy motor vehicle traffic unless there is ample roadway width to allow easy overtaking by faster motor vehicles. Thus, basic riders are comfortable riding on neighborhood streets and shared use paths and prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes of wide shoulder lanes on busier streets”.

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Mon Blvd. turn lane
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Bicycle Board Members, At Thursday's BB meeting, I said I'd write a letter to WVDOH through Bill Austin on the WVDOH proposed TWLTL on Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr. Attached is that letter. So that I will have your input in time to do something with it before next Thursday's MPO CAC meeting, by Wednesday, please tell me what you think of the letter or use Track Changes and Comments to change it and return it to me. Frank

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Fwd: Agenda for today's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

FYI, attached is the Pedestrian Safety Board's letter regarding the Mon Blvd. turn lane. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: January 7, 2013 11:00:51 PM EST > To: "Maria Smith" <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Mary Gutmann" <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, "Mike Breiding" <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, "George Lilley" <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, "Dwight Harshbarger" <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Michael Simms" <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, "Michael Graham" <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, "Sarah Bias" <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Angela Wiley" <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, "Matt Cross" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "James Welty" <jameswelty(a)hotmail.com>, "Debbie Cain" <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Ilana Chertok" <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Martha Summers" <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bob Anderson" <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Tom Bias" <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Reger-Nash" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Jeremy Harris" <jeremy(a)itmindshare.com>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Angela Campbell" <Angela.Campbell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Joshua Woods" <Joshua.Woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Margaret Stout" <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Maria Brann" <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Mark Tinsley" <Mark.Tinsley(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Stanley Cohen" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Courtney Pawlak" <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "David Small" <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Melody Thomas" <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "Claire Chantler" <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, "Jan Derry" <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, "Lauren Frederick" <volunteer(a)nwvcil.org>, "Nick Hein" <director(a)positivespin.org>, "Regina Mayolo" <reginam(a)verizon.net>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, "Kevin Leyden" <kleyden(a)wvu.edu>, "Dan Harris" <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, "Jimmie Simmons" <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: Agenda for today's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting > > All - > Please find attached a draft letter regarding the Mon Blvd project. Please provide comments/edits to me by Thursday morning so that I may present the letter at the MPO CAC meeting that evening. > Best, > Christiaan > > >>> On 1/7/2013 at 10:54 AM, <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > All - > Please find the agenda for today's meeting and supporting material (information about upcoming Crossroads meeting and the proposed project on Mon Blvd) attached. See you at 4:30 at the public safety building. Looking forward to a lively discussion. > See you soon. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Meeting and aftermath
by Gunnar Shogren 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Good day everyone and welcome to another week! Thanks to everyone that came to the meeting. I thought it went well. Was quite pleased that we could accommodate Bill's time constraint and have him talk to us about the proposed DOH project on Mon Blvd, most enlightening it was. Please do take the time if you can and offer Frank some advise/critique/help on his letter. Jing certainly is enthusiastic and I'm sure we'll be seeing more from his mapping project and if anyone wants to be on the mapping committee please contact myself, Jing or Frank. Hopefully Frank and others can get a budget request together in time. I'm fairly certain it's already happening, but again, any help that you'd like to give to Frank and that group would be appreciated. I do know that Frank, myself and Jeff Mikorski chatted regarding that some last Friday and it was well received. So how are those projects coming along? Just try and tick a few things off here and there so that you'll have something to report for the February meeting. That would be swell. :) And speaking of that, Jonathan, care to share w/ us what happened at the Positive Spin meeting Friday? I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting to hear how that went down. Okay, I think that's enough for now. Take care and thanks for being involved w/ the Morgantown Bike Board, gunnar. #actingchair Strange letter huh? Well I just wanting to get something out, touch base, etc., so here it is...

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The SRTS Call-In Show Webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Does anyone have questions they want submitted to this webinar? "Here’s how it works. You register for the Webinar in advance. You submit a question about your most formidable SRTS obstacles and barriers through the registration page, or by emailing mgulley(a)americawalks.org. You attend the Webinar and listen as the experts grapple with the unique problems facing your SRTS program and others around the country. You ask questions, you get answers. Simple." https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/519304625 -Jonathan

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Fwd: January 10 CAC Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

The attached agenda contains more info about the Mon Blvd TWLTL. If you have any thoughts that you'd like me to include in the letter that Bill Austin suggested we write to the WVDOH thru him on this, please send them to me. I hope to get the letter done and sent to your for review and approval by next Wednesday in time to deliver it to the MPO CAC at next Thursday's CAC meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: January 4, 2013 11:37:02 AM EST > To: <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: January 10 CAC Meeting Agenda > > CAC Members, > > Happy New Year! Please find attached the agenda for the January 10th CAC Meeting. > > I look forward to seeing you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance. > > Sincerely, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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January meeting. Agenda for your consideration
by Gunnar Shogren 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Good night all. If there's something wrong or missing let me know and I'll change it before the meeting. Attached are the files for the Proposed Budget, December minutes and the agenda, though it is also right here as well. And you should take a look at the somewhat recent thread with the subject "Proposed DOH work on Mon Boulevard". Agenda follows- ***************** January Bike Board Meeting January 3, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building, Training room Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 186 - Frank: Check with Damien on outcome of the DOH mtg about BFC signs 188 - Chip: Send BFB application to Gunnar for posting on website 189 - Gunnar: Talk to Colin and Christiaan to figure out what helpers should be listed on ‘singletrack’ project #3 190 - Frank and Jing: Let Gunnar know if they can present Vision 2000 information at the January meeting 191 - Traci: Invite someone from the Morgantown Municipal Green Team to a BB meeting and find out if they’re interested in having an ex-officio position on the BB 192 - Frank: Compile exit plan, list of contacts that are important for BB chair, which contacts he would still like to communicate with Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Walk/Bike/Transit Map Ideas and suggestions on the bike part of the map Route classification, bike rack locations * Proposed Budget Calendar Plan to get a FY2013-2014 budget request to Terrence ASAP before Jan. 31 * Proposed DOH Work on Mon Boulevard Can we do better and what else could $$ be spent on? * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HISP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily ********************

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Re: [Bikeboard] Jan. meeting!
by Derek Springston 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Gunnar and all, My wife's family just found out late last night that they're going to take her grandfather off of life support today, so she's traveling to Beckley today and won't be back in town until late, which means I need to pick Simon up from daycare and watch him tonight. I could still come to the meeting with him, but have a feeling we'd be more distracting than beneficial. Should I still attend? ~Derek On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Gunnar, > I'll be at the meeting tomorrow night. > ~Derek > > > On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Another month, >> >> Another meeting! >> Next Thursday, Jan. 3rd. >> >> Who's planning on coming? Who's definitely not going to be there? >> Who wants something added to the agenda? >> >> There. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.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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Jan. meeting!
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Jan '13

02 Jan '13

Another month, Another meeting! Next Thursday, Jan. 3rd. Who's planning on coming? Who's definitely not going to be there? Who wants something added to the agenda? There.

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December Minutes
by Traci Liebig 31 Dec '12

31 Dec '12

Hi All, December minutes attached. Andrew Walker-- please review Agenda Item 6 Project #2. I had so many notes on this that I can't decipher which project it was you wanted to work with. If you clarify, I can update prior to the meeting. Thanks and Happy New Year! Traci

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Fwd: Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '12

28 Dec '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 28, 2012 10:30:59 AM EST > To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar. Council will vote on the proposed schedule at there next meeting, Jan. 2. Please note in the proposed schedule that any budget request must be submitted by Jan 31, 2013. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks. > > 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 >

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Proposed DOH Work on Mon Boulevard
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Dec '12

25 Dec '12

Dear Bicycle Board, I am forwarding this message on behalf of David Bruffy. It sounds like the DOH is intending to put a turning lane through the Krepps Park region, and that they are moving quickly to implement the project with their own design plans. This is the same area that Gregg Good was building a bicycle/pedestrian corridor; he had completed half the project when DOT suddenly pulled the funding away. You can still visit the unfinished bridge in the valley of Chipps Hollow: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am writing to make sure you are informed of planned safety improvements along the lower end (Star City side) of Mon Boulevard. The MPO met on Monday evening for their regular, December Meeting. As frequently happens, the State DOH asked us to consider amendments to the local Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). This TIP Amendment is a requirement of Federal Highways that must be met before spending Federal Department of Highways dollars and it is obviously intended to insure local, public input. As often happens, the requests were not provided in time for the MPO’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee or the Technical Advisory Committee to meet and discuss the requests. Additionally, very little information is typically provided with these requests such as project design drawings and the reasoning and data supporting proposed road improvement projects. Highways often uses Highway Safety Improvement Funds for these projects (may not be the exact, correct name), and these funds and projects are not included in the regular MPO planning process, nor is the local community typically given opportunity for prioritization of projects, as was the case for this proposed improvement to Mon Boulevard. The DOH was requesting an amendment to the TIP to allow a $1.7 million dollar safety improvement project to add a turning lane to Mon Boulevard from the Patteson intersection all the way through to Star City. No description or information was provided as to pedestrian crossing accommodations at areas like the WVU Soccer Field, Canfield Street or Chipps Hollow Road, nor was any information provided to show how the roadway edges would be treated for sidewalks or bike lanes. The MPO did not approve this request, but it will be considered again at the January MPO meeting, after the MPO Citizen’s Advisory and Technical Advisory Committees have reviewed the proposal. Since this is a “safety” project, I expect there to be a hard push by DOH for quick approval of this proposal. I encourage you to look into the matter as it affects your interests for bicyclist, pedestrians and our community in general. I wouldn’t want to see another roadway without shoulders like the 705 “repaving” project between Stewartstown Road and the Mileground, and I doubt you would either. Thanks you for your efforts to make our community a better place to live. Sincerely, David Bruffy, CCTM General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG www.Twitter.com/MountainLine www.Facebook.com/MountainLine http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 (304) 296-3680 Office (304) 291-7433 Route Information (304) 291-7429 FAX

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BFC sign ride
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '12

17 Dec '12

Bicycle Board Members, Anybody want to ride around with me on Saturday and set GPS coordinates for 7 Bicycle Friendly Community signs? I met with Damien Tuesday. We have 12 Bicycle Friendly Community signs. 3 of them are already up: 1. Mon Blvd. coming up from Star City near Coliseum 2. South University Av. coming into town at the bridge that crosses Deckers Creek just before the traffic light for Sargasso, Aldi, etc. 3. Westover Bridge coming into Morgantown We're planning to propose the following (all heading in-bound towards town): 4. Rt. 705 between Mileground and Stewartstown Rd. 5. Earl Core Road (Rt. 7 Sabraton) somewhere between the I-68 interchange and the Hogback turn. 6. Willey St. after Hampton. 7. Stewart St. below Willowdale (tentatively 39.6419, -79.9503) 8. VanVoorhis before Burroughs (e.g. 39.658606, -79.963425) 9. Dorsey Av. just before Oak Grove Cemetery. 10.University Av. at city line coming from Star City. These are tentative. We thought we should put them where there is a high traffic volume and a high likelihood that motorists would see them and increase their awareness of bicyclists and that bicyclists or potential bicyclists would see them and be inspired to ride more. Thanks to Damien for making the attached map that shows the general locations. Riding to each of these locations, deciding exactly where the sign should be placed and taking the GPS coordinates should be fun but the cycling may be challenging. If we see or think of better locations along the way, we can add them. (If Traci shows up, we might even ride around WVU.) Saturday's weather is supposed to be nice but cool. Inevitably, we'll probably want to stop for some refreshments along the way and/or at the end. I'm suggesting that we start at the Blue Moose at 11 am. Who's in? Frank

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Fwd: Dec. TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Dec '12

10 Dec '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 10, 2012 5:04:06 PM EST > To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Dec. TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Due to lack of agenda this month Traffic Commission meeting is canceled. Next month meeting will be on January 9th due to City Council meeting on the 2nd. > > 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 > >

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Revised Minutes
by Traci Liebig 07 Dec '12

07 Dec '12

Good Morning All, Revised minutes from the November meeting attached. Colin, please review Agenda Item 8 and offer any corrections if I have mis-characterized that portion in the meeting. Thanks! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] December Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Attached please find the November meeting minutes. If you can review them before the meeting that would be swell as we will only have so many copies being made. See you soon.

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December Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Good day all. Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, 6:30 pm at the Public Safety Building. Looking for items to be put on the agenda. One large and important item is to find a person to become the new chair of the Bike Board. Also checking to see who is planning on coming to the meeting. Last of 2012! Plain and simple, but do let me know. Thanks so much and have a nice day further, gunnar. Vice-Chair, acting Chair.

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Emily makes news
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Emily Vasile attended the whole transportation plan public comments meeting, talked to everyone and even got quoted in Dominion Post: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8xMi8wNiNBcj… . Thanks, Emily! Frank

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SRTS Webinar Today, 2:00 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

New Funding, New Players, New Game 101: Why Build Safe Routes to School into Regional Governments https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5280674318114370560

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Tonight 5-8: Transportation Plan Public Input
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

Reminder: Tonight, 5-8 pm, Public Safety Center. Show up and sustain support for bicycling! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 29, 2012 2:24:33 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Friends of the Morgantown Monongalia MPO, > > Please find attached a copy of the basic information for the MPO’s 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. This information is to be presented to the Public at the MPO’s December 5th Public Meeting to be held at: > > City of Morgantown’s Public Safety Building > 300 Spruce Street > Morgantown WV > > Please share this information with others in our community. This information is also available at the MPO’s website. > > www.plantogether.org > > Comments may be submitted to me at my email address or at the meeting. The MPO’s Policy Board will consider the draft Plan at a specially called meeting on December 17, 2012 at 7 PM at Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce Street. The public is welcome at this meeting. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning the draft Plan or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Fwd: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 29, 2012 2:24:33 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Friends of the Morgantown Monongalia MPO, > > Please find attached a copy of the basic information for the MPO’s 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. This information is to be presented to the Public at the MPO’s December 5th Public Meeting to be held at: > > City of Morgantown’s Public Safety Building > 300 Spruce Street > Morgantown WV > > Please share this information with others in our community. This information is also available at the MPO’s website. > > www.plantogether.org > > Comments may be submitted to me at my email address or at the meeting. The MPO’s Policy Board will consider the draft Plan at a specially called meeting on December 17, 2012 at 7 PM at Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce Street. The public is welcome at this meeting. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning the draft Plan or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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SRTS Webinar Today, 2:00 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

New Funding, New Players, New Game 101: Why Build Safe Routes to School into Regional Governments https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5280674318114370560

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Fwd: Updated Project LRTP Project List
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

In the attached version of the list of LRTP projects the Technical Advisory Group's scoring has been added, the projects have been re-prioritzed (from the list I sent you Nov. 13), and some projects have changed. Overall, bicycling is doing very well but this could change in response to public comments at the Dec. 5, 5-8 pm meeting at the Public Safety Center Training Room. As I said in my Nov. 16 report of the TAG meeting, "Because of the small number of cyclists in Morgantown, it is imperative that we be represented at this meeting. This may also give us the opportunity to elevate attention to smaller, less expensive, near term projects." Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 26, 2012 5:12:13 PM EST > Cc: "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com> > Subject: FW: Updated Project LRTP Project List > > Transportation Advisory Group Members, > > Please find attached the final draft LRTP projects for the upcoming December 5th public meeting. Please review these drafts and let me know if you have any comments or corrections that need to be made by the close of business Wednesday. We anticipate posting this list along with the Strategies document on the MPO website Thursday for public comment. > > Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of any assistance or if you have any questions or concerns. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Tonight: CC Bicycle Plan Progress Review
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Reminder: Tonight, City Council is scheduled to review progress on the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. Time: 7 pm. Location: Council Chambers, 389 Spruce St. Frank

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Article in Morgantown Times
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Attached. Nice article. Picture of BFC sign on Mon Blvd. and tale of other BB accomplishments. Frank

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Fwd: December 5th Public Meeting Notice
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Please note that the time for the LRTP meeting has changed to 5 - 8 pm. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 16, 2012 5:03:06 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: December 5th Public Meeting Notice > > The MPO will be presenting the draft 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan for our area on December 5th from 5 until 8 PM at the City of Morgantown Public Safety Building 300 Spruce Street. The meeting will be an informal walk through presentation. Please share this information with everyone so we may have the best attendance possible. Both a black and white and color flyers for this meeting are attached for your use. > > Thank you for your assistance in advertising this public meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of assistance. > > Regards, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Fwd: Draft MPO Long Range Transportation Plan for November 15th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, We've been working on a Morgantown-Monongalia Long Range Transportation Plan for more than a year and we're one step away from releasing it to the public for comment. Please review the attached draft and give me any comments you wish me to take to the Transportation Advisory Group Nov. 15. The draft LRTP is pretty large. One way you might review it is to search for "bicycle" and look carefully at the maps. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 8, 2012 3:12:23 PM EST > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Irv Schuetzner'" <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <info(a)morgantown.org>, "'Development Center'" <infoadc(a)alleghenydevelopment.com>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'ExDirector'" <director(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, <exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <Joseph.Kanosky(a)NETL.DOE.GOV>, <James.Dotson(a)mylanlabs.com>, "'Ken Busz'" <ken(a)morgantownchamber.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Murdock, Gary'" <murdockg(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, <mcclymondsb(a)wvuh.com>, "'Peggy J. Myers-Smith'" <pmyerssmith(a)tourmorgantown.com>, "'Russ Lorince'" <Russ.Lorince(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <robertsond(a)monhealth.sys.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <brad.greathouse(a)mylan.com>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mrenner123(a)gmail.com>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Janel Nye'" <janel(a)bedardconsulting.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com> > Cc: <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Snow, Jamie'" <jamie.snow(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <andrew.nichols(a)marshall.edu>, "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Draft MPO Long Range Transportation Plan for November 15th Meeting > > Transportation Advisory Group Members, > > Please find attached the Draft Long Range Transportation Plan for your review at the November 15th TAG meeting to be held at 6:30 PM at the Airport Training Room in the Airport Managers Office Building. Please review this information prior to attending the meeting. Your comments will be reflected in the draft plan to be presented to the public prior to adoption by the MPO Policy Board. Please plan to attend this important meeting. > > I would also like to let you know the MPO has updated our website the updated website includes a new look and interactive mapping of the MPO’s TIP priority projects. You may see our website at: > > www.plantogether.org. > > We look forward to seeing you at the November 15th meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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WV Connecting Communities Nov. 10 Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Please find attached minutes of subject meeting. Participants unanimously agreed to send forward to the WV legislature, the legislative agenda that the Bicycle Board recommended, also attached. Frank

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Bicycle Crashes in Pittsburgh
by Christiaan Abildso 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Recent activity in the Burgh...is it an outbreak or just better police reporting? http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/11/14/bicyclist-hit-by-truck-injured-in…

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Resignation
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please accept my resignation as Chairman of the Bicycle Board. Thanks for tolerating my somewhat dictatorial meeting management methods. Thanks to all of you present and past members for contributing your valuable time and energy to try to make Morgantown a community in which all citizens can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Over the more than 6 years that the BB has existed, we've made some significant achievements but not nearly as much as I think we need to make a significant improvement in cycling here. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan provides the City sufficient guidance to make significant improvements. I hope you will show up to support it at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting. During my time as Chairman, my interests have narrowed, I've lost my enthusiasm and effectiveness as Chairman and I believe that someone else can do a better job. With your permission, I will represent the Bicycle Board at November Traffic Commission, MPO, City Council and WV Connecting Communities planned activities including next Wednesday's TC meeting, next Thursday's MPO Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, the Nov. 17 MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Group meeting, the Nov. 27 City Council meeting and the Nov. 10 WV Connecting Communities meeting unless the BB provides a substitute or the heads of those agencies shut me out. Frank

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Active School Neighborhood Checklist
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, In last week's Safe Routes To School webinar, Brian Fellows from the Arizona DOT, presented "Can A School's Location Make A Kid Fat?". Here's his 19-slide show: http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/pdf/FELLOWS_2012SR… AZDOT developed an Active School Neighborhood Checklist to gauge a school's physical activity potential. The checklist gathers data in the following dimensions: Supportive Programs and Policies Walking/Bicycling Zone School and Property Street Profile Pedestrian and Bike Facilities and Safety Remedial Pedestrian and Bike Facilities Connectivity and Convenience and then gives a score. DO YOU THINK THIS COULD HELP US MAKE ANY HEADWAY ON OUR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE? Just for fun, I completed the checklist for Suncrest Middle School. See attached PDF. Here's a PDF that explains every detail of the checklist process (just skim this): https://activeschoolchecklist.com/Content/Documents/ASNC_Assessment.pdf Frank

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

No TC meeting tonight. Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 5, 2012 2:20:39 PM EST > To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Mike Wolfe <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > The City's building maintenance personnel will be conducting roof inspections Wednesday Nov. 7. City Council chamber will not be available for use. Therefore the Traffic Commission meeting scheduled is canceled and will meet again next month Dec. 5, 2012. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Fwd: volunteers needed- SUNDAY- rail-trail project
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: November 7, 2012 12:58:54 PM EST > To: Martin Christ <mchrist(a)labs.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Sam Muncy <sam.muncy(a)msesinc.com>, Steven Rios <StevenRios69(a)GMail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, colin dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Dave Smaldone <David.Smaldone(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Chad Pierskalla <cpierska(a)wvu.edu> > Cc: Randy Moore <rmoore(a)boparc.org> > Subject: volunteers needed- SUNDAY- rail-trail project > > Hi everyone > Putting out a wide net ask for help. > > MRTC has been offered a donation of a barn-full of roofing slate (~3000 pieces) for the Elkins Coal and Coke Building in Masontown. The catch is that we need to move it from Charleston, WV to Morgantown. I am searching for volunteers to help on a haul away day that will require some heavy lifting and a long travel day. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer, know of some strong able people to ask, or have any questions. > > Also looking for crates to haul it in- if anyone has any suggestions- please call or email 304-692-6782 > > Tentatively set for Sunday, November 11. The day: 7AM meet Randy Moore who has truck and trailer, carpool, meet owner in Charleston around 10AM, Load up and travel back to Morgantown 3PM+ We are not planning to unload that day. It will require hand lifting slate into the trailer. > > The access road to the property is a steep dirt road. Weather will be an issue so this will be canceled if we have rain or a wet week before hand. 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: Safe Routes to School E-News: November 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Lots of good info for SRTS. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: November 5, 2012 12:51:52 PM EST > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Safe Routes to School E-News: November 2012 > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-6aa7707e7b-ba6c4ec446-3fce(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > NOVEMBER 2012 | ISSUE 82 > Connect with Us > > > > > 1. Implementing MAP-21 – the New Transportation Law > Updates on guidance, matching funds and state spending > > In late October, the US Department of Transportation released the new interim guidance on the Transportation Alternatives program under MAP-21. Specific to Safe Routes to School, the guidance rules that Safe Routes to School projects (like all other Transportation Alternatives projects) require a 20 percent local match for funded projects. The guidance also rules that Safe Routes to School coordinators can be paid from Transportation Alternatives funds, which should help ensure that these important staff positions are retained. > > Specific to the match, this change only applies to new projects funded under Transportation Alternatives; projects funded using leftover Safe Routes to School dollars will continue to be 100 percent federally funded. Many states still have Safe Routes to School funding remaining – see our latest state of the states to see how your state rates. > > As competitions begin for Transportation Alternatives dollars, we know it will be a challenge for Safe Routes to School advocates to identify matching funds. While we continue to work with Congress to try and reverse the match policy, it is smart for advocates to familiarize themselves with what types of dollars can count towards the match. Our latest blog post gives you all the details you need to get started. > > > > 2. Three New Research Briefs on Walking/Bicycling to School > Use them to strengthen your message > > Active Living Research recently released three new research briefs featuring evidence on policies, programs and practices that support walking and bicycling to school. When children can safely and easily walk or bicycle to school, they get more physical activity - something that can help prevent obesity and promote good health. Research can help make the case for Safe Routes to School to legislators, funders, school officials, city officials and parents, so share the info you find in these three briefs to strengthen your message: > The Impact of State Safe Routes to School-related Laws on Active Travel to School Policies and Practices in U.S. Elementary Schools > Program Practices and Demographic Factors Associated with Federal Funding for the Safe Routes to School Program in the United States > Impact of a Pilot Walking School Bus Intervention on Children's Pedestrian Safety Behaviors: A Pilot Study > > > > 3. Registration Now Open for Two Must Attend 2013 Conferences > New Partners for Smart Growth and the National Bike Summit > > If you don’t already have these two 2013 conferences on your radar, check this out. First off, New Partners for Smart Growth is taking place February 7-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, with nearly 100 dynamic and exciting sessions, plenaries and local tours. This is going to be a landmark event. Secondly, the National Bike Summit is the premiere bicycle advocacy event of the year taking place March 4-7 in Washington, DC. Click here to learn more about these conferences and to register today! > > > > 4. Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers > More than 1700 copies have been downloaded already > > Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers, released by America Walks in partnership with Sam Schwartz Engineering, is a collection of innovative, multidisciplinary tactics that have successfully improved and encouraged walking in communities around the country. Over the past month, 1700 copies have been downloaded. Spread the word and download your free copy today! > > > > 5. Partnership for a Healthier America's End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge > Submit your idea by November 16 > > On March 7, 2013, the Partnership for a Healthier America will bring together more than 1,000 leaders from public, private and non-profit organizations, all committed to solving the childhood obesity crisis in America. This year's agenda will feature a new program - the End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge - and they need your ideas. The End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge is an online contest that is asking everyone to submit unique ideas that could help in the fight against childhood obesity. Three finalists will be flown to DC to pitch the Summit attendees and a panel of judges – live – during the opening plenary. Want to learn more? Click here for all the details – and to submit an idea of your own. The submission deadline is November 16, 2012. > > > > 6. NARC Releases New Report: A Synthesis of Current Livability Practice > Seeking case studies; submit a Safe Routes to School study > > The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) released their latest livability resource last month, Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice. This comprehensive report describes how livability is understood, provides examples of livable communities in practice and adds clarity to several concepts. This new report will help local governments and their regional planning organizations, both urban and rural, better understand the resources available to create more livable communities. In order for regions to build stronger, more livable communities, NARC is seeking additional case studies of regional planning organizations and their communities. These case studies will showcase the important work in which your community is engaged and help future communities create more livable communities. Click here to share your Safe Routes to School case study. > > > > 7. State Network Project News > NJ and You – Perfect Together! > > And perfect it was for the National Partnership’s first state network project retreat October 9 – 12 in Morristown, NJ which included our team of seven state advocacy organizers (from CA, FL, MS, NC, NJ, OH and TN), National Partnership staff directors and our Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) program officer, Jamie Bussel. Our objectives focused on enhancing the National Partnership strategies for achieving our RWJF grant-funded policy priorities to reverse childhood obesity including: award and obligation of Safe Routes to School funding, advancement of Complete Street polices and advancement of joint/shared use policies (all with a focus on lower-income communities and schools). Read more about the event, our accomplishments and continuing priorities, and the NJ partners who joined us. > > > > 8. Regional Network Project News > Pointing to the TIP for infrastructure changes > > Through our work with the regional network project, we have highlighted the important role of Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs), but we are also realizing that Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) are an important tool in furthering bicycle and pedestrian projects. A region’s project evaluation criteria shape the types of projects that get added to the TIP. We are finding that influencing the elements on the evaluation criteria impacts the types of projects added to the TIP. Despite fiscal constraints, this approach gives life to bicycle and pedestrian projects + READ MORE > > > > 9. Highlighted Blogs > Check out some recent blogs from National Partnership staff > > Complete Streets -The Name Says It All > > Southern Leaders Gather to Fight Obesity > > > > 10. Featured States > Highlighting Louisiana and South Carolina > > Louisiana > The Louisiana Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School program (LASRTS) will open the 7th cycle of funding January 2, 2013. Throughout the first six application cycles, LASRTS has funded 65 applicants; providing improvements to 88 schools around the state. Louisiana expects to fund more than $2 million in projects in the 2013 application cycle. Applications are due March 1, 2013. + READ MORE > > South Carolina > To date, South Carolina Safe Routes to School has awarded 24 projects (totaling a little more than $3.7 million). Some examples of the various types of infrastructure projects are sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter, crosswalks, raised crosswalks, multi-use paths, signage, bicycle storage sheds and bike racks. South Carolina created a Safe Routes to School Resource Center to handle all of the non-infrastructure components. The Safe Routes to School Resource Center helps schools, school districts and communities throughout South Carolina to build and sustain Safe Routes to School programs. Partners of the Resource Center receive technical assistance and program support at no cost. + READ MORE > > > > > In this Issue > > > 1. Implementing MAP-21 –the New Transportation Law > 2. Three New Research Briefs on Walking/Bicycling to School > 3. Registration Now Open for Two Must Attend 2013 Conferences > 4. Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers > 5. Partnership for a Healthier America's End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge > 6. NARC Releases New Report: A Synthesis of Current Livability Practice > 7. State Network Project News > 8. Regional Network Project News > 9. Highlighted Blogs > 10. Featured States > > > > > > > > Safe Routes to School In the News > > > Duluth, MN: $4 Million Up for Grabs to Create Safer Routes to School in Minnesota > Lumberton, NC: Taking Steps Toward Better Health > Ocean Shores, WA: Receives Grant for Traffic Enforcement > > > > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > Creating safer streets, improving communities, and promoting physical activity for children and their families. > > ABOUT US > > DONATE > > JOIN > > MEDIA > > SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWS > > > > > > saferoutespartnership.org • Contact us • Subscribe to e-News > > > > > Special thanks to our supporters for their commitment to the mission of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. > > > © Copyright Safe Routes to School National Partnership. All rights reserved. > > > > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80306 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board 11/5 Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 2, 2012 10:46:58 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Courtney Pawlak <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, James Welty <jameswelty(a)hotmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Jeremy Harris <jeremy(a)itmindshare.com> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board 11/5 Agenda > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find the agenda for Monday's meeting attached. We will spend a big chunk of time discussing What kind of project would be of interest to you. > So, please do some thinking about that topic and be prepared to discuss. > Have a great weekend! I will send June & October minutes when I'm able to access a different computer at home. > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Fwd: Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School Confirmation
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: SRTS National Partnership <customercare(a)gotowebinar.com> > Date: November 1, 2012 1:58:38 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School Confirmation > Reply-To: kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org > > > Dear Frank, > Thank you for registering for "Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School ". > Please send your questions, comments and feedback to:kathy@saferoutespartnership.org > How To Join The Webinar > Thu, Nov 1, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT > Add to Calendar > 1. Click the link to join the webinar at the specified time and date: > https://global.gotowebinar.com/join/3974616131758645248/329458792 > > Note: This link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you. > 2. Choose one of the following audio options: > TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO: > When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. > --OR-- > TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: > If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers below. > United States > Toll: +1 (909) 259-0025 > Access Code: 143-076-199 > Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar > Webinar ID: 134-023-387 > View System Requirements > > > You are receiving this email because you registered for this webinar. You can also opt-out from receiving further emails from this webinar's organizers. Privacy Policy. > Citrix Online, LLC | 7414 Hollister Avenue | Goleta, CA 93117 > © 2012 Citrix Online, LLC. All rights reserved. Citrix, GoToAssist, GoToMeeting, GoToMyPC, GoToTraining, GoToWebinar, Podio and Sharefile are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc., or a subsidiary thereof, and are or may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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New Projects Matrix
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, The attached file may make it easier for you to see which projects you signed up for and whether you signed up to Lead or Help. Frank

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Rec Trails Grant changes
by Chet Parsons 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

FYI. Note the change in submission dates from November 15 to December 15 for all grants. Chet Everyone – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has received guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) concerning interpretation of MAP-21 that affects the on-going application cycle for FY 2013. FHWA has informed the WVDOH that non-profit organizations are eligible to apply to the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The WVDOH *will immediately begin* accepting ITAs from non-profits for the RTP. Note, however, that non-profits have never been eligible for the old Transportation Enhancement Program (TE), nor are they eligible for the new Transportation Alternatives program (TA). FHWA also clarified that TA funding awarded in the TA category “safe routes for non-drivers”, or any version of TA funding resembling the older Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS), will be funded at the 80/20 ratio similar to the TE/TA projects. To re-state: any organization applying for TA funds involving any variation of the SRTS deemed eligible by FHWA will be responsible for a 20% local match. Because of the inclusion of the non-profits into the FY 2013 application cycle after the initial start date, the WVDOH has moved the end date for submission of the ITAs for all applications to December 15, 2012. The WVDOH feels this date change from November 15, 2012 to December 15, 2012 will assist potential applicants among the non-profit community and general applicants that have experienced problems with the application system. As with last year, Rhonda Banks will be assisting applicants with all aspects of the application process. You may contact her at (304) 558-9606, or email her at Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov. *William C. Robinson* *Grant Administration Unit Leader* *State Trail Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* * * *Grant Administration Unit* *Planning Section* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *Division of Highways* *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 (304) 558-3783 (fax)*** *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov*

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Tonight's meeting
by Graber, Stephen 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Hi all, I plan to be at the meeting tonight but wanted to everyone to know that I'm heading down to look at our farm this morning. If I'm absent or late it's because I ran into unexpected difficulties. Cheers, Butch ------------------------------------------- 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)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 8:58 AM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] SRTS Webinar 2 pm Today Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974616131758645248<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6OsVHkiPdDfU8v_4qPG…>

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SRTS Webinar 2 pm Today
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974616131758645248

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Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT > To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Mike Wolfe <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: November TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Chip Wamsley 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

I think it would be good to have some of the bike board present at the council meeting to be able to answer questions should they arise. Our prescence might inspire more thoughtful discussion from the council. I can be there. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/25/2012 1:00:46 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: November TC Meeting Please ignore the Excel spreadsheet that I attached to the message below. Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: October 25, 2012 12:58:44 PM EDT To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Mike Wolfe <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Subject: November TC Meeting Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. Thanks. 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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New BB members
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, As far as I know, we have the following candidates for new BB members: Emily Vasile Eric Henrickson Aaron Stout Jing Zhang. Am I missing anyone? This Thursday, we'll be deciding new members to recommend to the Traffic Commission for them appoint. If you are a candidate, please attend the meeting Thursday, 6:30 pm Conference Room Public Safety Center. If you have a possible candidate or if you suggested one of the above, please invite them to attend the meeting. Candidates should be prepared to say why they want to join the BB and what they want to do on it. They should also be familiar with the BB procedural guidelines: http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php . Attached is a spreadsheet that shows our current membership and the gaps. 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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WVU working on alternatives for Monongahela Boulevard Parking
by Derek Springston 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

BB Members, Does this mean our climbing lane is getting ready to be installed? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2012/10/26/wvu-working-on-alternatives-for-monong… ~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: Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Congratulations on Colin's single track building team for getting rolling. Here's a short progress report from Christiaan. Thanks, Christiaan! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 25, 2012 3:36:59 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting > Reply-To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > > Frank - > The meeting last night with Damien, Bill A, Mark Wise, Colin, Ella (MRTC), and a couple of Colin's MTB friends went quite well. We've decided to pursue two projects: > 1) Skills park for young riders - Colin & Mark will look at BOPARC/Positive Spin space as an option and pursue funding from Specialized > 2) Connecting White Park with the Mon River trail by improving & extending the trail section from White Park trails with switchbacks down to Don Knotts Blvd at the intersection in front of Med Express/Sargasso. We are going to submit a letter of intent Nov 15th for MAP-21 Transportation Alternatives money (minimum $50,000) and partner with the DOH to install a user-actuated push button signal on the east side of Don Knotts to stop traffic on Don Knotts. Final proposal has to go in Feb 15, 2013. > > Further, Bill Austin is going to have the new MPO employee create an up to date map of all formal/informal off-road trails in the Morgantown area based on existing maps that Ella, Greg Good, Nick, and others have and by hosting discussions with MTB riders. We hope to use this mapping & project #2, above, to apply for a much larger grant in early 2014 to do some building to connect all trails, potentially all the way out to Coopers! > > Some great potential for those that love mountain biking and hiking/trail running. > Colin, Damien, or Bill A could describe some of this activity if they'll be in attendance at the BB meeting. Is it scheduled for Thurs, Nov 1? I may be able to sneak out to attend and provide this update. > Christiaan > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:58 PM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. > > One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? > > In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. > > You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. > > 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT >> To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Mike Wolfe <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Subject: November TC Meeting >> Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> All, >> >> Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. Thanks. >> >> 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 >> http://www.morgantown.com/ >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: FW: DOH Grant Application Website
by Chet Parsons 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Parsons, Chet" <chet.parsons(a)urs.com> Date: Sep 28, 2012 3:26 PM Subject: FW: DOH Grant Application Website To: "chetparsons(a)gmail.com" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> * * * * *Chet Parsons, AICP* URS Corporation *Senior Planner* 304.212.5752 Office 304.276.4165 Mobile chet.parsons(a)urs.com 3592 Collins Ferry Road Suite 160 Morgantown, WV 26505 *From:* Banks, Rhonda C [mailto:Rhonda.C.Banks@wv.gov] *Sent:* Friday, September 28, 2012 3:17 PM *To:* marshall(a)berkeleysprings.com; michelle.l.adkins2(a)wv.gov; jpratt24(a)yahoo.com; PVASmail(a)aol.com; dj.allen(a)lkrcd.com; dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net; parksrec(a)mountain.net; jarnold.buckhannon(a)gmail.com; brenda.ashworth(a)wvcfia.com; cbailey(a)coalheritage.org; markbaldwin17(a)aol.com; barbbanister(a)frontier.com; kelly.banton(a)greenbriercounty.net; abarger(a)oglebay-resort.com; nancy(a)rcdawv.org; djbarnett(a)cebridge.net; zachbeckett21(a)gmail.com; ella(a)montrails.org; abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com; 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grantcountycvb(a)frontiernet.net; jonathan_schafler(a)fws.gov; dschiefe(a)access.k12.wv.us; tschoolcraft(a)mbakercorp.com; Scoular, R Mark; shickmommy(a)msn.com; bonita(a)lewisburg-wv.com; ksimon(a)kcs.kana.k12.wv.us; mayorsimonetti(a)comcast.net; ksomers(a)rchawv.org; mayorjulia26452(a)aol.com; rspurlock(a)wvncc.edu; krewehouse(a)yahoo.com; mick(a)caplink.com; cstirling(a)civilwar.org; bens(a)wju.edu; astroud(a)access.k12.wv.us; cstump(a)reg4wv.org; jdsutphi(a)access.k12.wv.us; mannmain(a)citynet.net; Teets, Jonathan S; cheryl.thomas25177(a)yahoo.com; louthompson1(a)comcast.net; hardyrda(a)hardynet.com; bopeep311(a)frontier.com; amberviars(a)gmail.com; townofhillsboro(a)frontiernet.net; chls_walker(a)yahoo.com; mwalker(a)wvccc.com; rwalton(a)marioncountywv.com; dwayt(a)frontier.com; amyw304(a)gmail.com; wcda(a)websterwv.com; cityofwestover(a)comcast.net; Williams, Liz A; seedsoflove76(a)yahoo.com; scott(a)putnamcountyparks.com; gil(a)ertc.com; jwimer(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com; kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov; cemyork(a)gmail.com; bzimnox(a)bhjmpc.org; cwhite2(a)clerk.state.wv.us; hcda_eva(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Harpold, Jeffrey L; McCutcheon, Perry J; Banks, Rhonda C; Burns, Ryan C; Robinson, Bill C; Warner, Richard L; Pennington, Robert; Brisendine, Rhonda K; Davison, Rebecca A; Dougherty, Cindy A; Carr, Brian A *Subject:* DOH Grant Application Website The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of its electronic application system for the submission of FY2013 grant applications, a two-phase process consisting first of an Intent-to-Apply and, upon WVDOH acceptance of the Intent-to-Apply, a more detailed Application package. At this time you will only be able to complete and submit your Intent-to-Apply. The Application package is still under development, but will become available later in the fall as organizations complete and submit their Intent-to-Apply forms and receive authorization to complete and submit an Application package. As some of you may be aware, a new transportation bill (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21) was enacted this summer resulted in deep changes to the WVDOH’s non-traditional grant programs. While WVDOH staff has read and attempted to interpret MAP-21, guidance has not yet been distributed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This has required the WVDOH to take a very conservative approach to the new bill; please be aware that future state and federal interpretations of MAP-21 may require revisions be made to WVDOH policies and procedures that are presently reflected in the Intent-to-Apply form. The important changes that an organization needs to be aware of before beginning the application process are: The Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS), which was a 100% federal program requiring no local funds, has been eliminated. A new eligible category under the Transportation Alternatives Program (more on that later) has replaced the SRTS program. Be aware that this now means, if you apply under the Transportation Alternative category similar to the former SRTS Program, a grant award must be matched at an 80/20 ratio, requiring a local match. The Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) has been replaced by the Transportation Alternative (TA) Program. TE-eligible categories have changed as well. “Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Education”, “Acquisition of Scenic or Historic sites” and “Transportation Museums” are no longer eligible categories. The MAP-21 TA eligible categories include: ‘‘(A) Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ‘‘(B) Construction, planning, and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. ‘‘(C) Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-motorized transportation users. ‘‘(D) Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas. ‘(E) Community improvement activities, including— ‘‘(i) inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising; ‘‘(ii) historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities; ‘‘(iii) vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control; and ‘‘(iv) archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title. ‘‘(F) Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to— ‘‘(i) address stormwater management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff; or ‘‘(ii) reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.’’ The Recreational Trails Program is the least changed of the WVDOH non-traditional grant programs. The major changes are that all grant funding is now lumped together under the TA Program when apportioned by the Federal Highway Administration; a portion is then set aside for the Recreational Trails Program (while the remaining Transportation Alternative Program funding goes to the other types of Transportation Alternative projects). The application process itself has also changed. There is now one Intent-to-Apply format and one Application format. You will be asked if you are applying for Recreational Trails Program funding; if that box is checked, then a set of questions relating only to that program will appear. If you do not check the box, the application is recognized as a Transportation Alternative project. In addition, the eligibility of organizations that have applied to the WVDOH non-traditional grant programs in the past has changed considerably. Eligible organizations include: local governments; regional transportation authorities; transit agencies; natural resource or public land agencies; school districts, local education agencies, or schools; tribal governments; any other local or regional governmental entities with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a state agency) that the state determines to be eligible. The most significant change is that the State DOT, state agencies in general and non-profits may no longer be eligible sponsors. The WVDOH encourages organizations that now find themselves ineligible under MAP-21 to partner with organizations that are eligible; this is the only way that ineligible organizations under MAP-21 can continue to participate in the non-traditional grant programs. There is only one set of dates for the submission of the Intent-to-Apply and the Application package: all Intent-to-Applies will be due by November 15, 2012, and all Application packages will be due by February 15, 2013. As with last year, Rhonda Banks will be assisting applicants with all aspects of the application process. You may contact her at (304) 558 - 9606, or email her at Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov. *William C. Robinson* *Grant Administration Unit Leader* *State Trail Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive this message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy the e-mail and any attachments or copies.

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Fwd: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support!
by Derek Springston 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Bike Board Members, We received very little interest in the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities bikeshare program. Our intent was to get community, city, stakeholders to sign our Letter of Interest to the EPA to show support and willingness to attend a 1-2 day EPA-hosted workshop on planning a bikeshare program for Morgantown. Only Nick Hein said he would like to be included. Thanks Nick! After discussion with Traci, Butch, and Emily, we decided to skip calling folks to convince them to support us since we had already emailed them twice. I really want to thank Traci, Butch, Damien, Emily, Nick, and Frank for their help with this. We plan on gathering more data and filling out a significant portion of the questions we'll need to answer for the Letter of Interest, assuming we opt to try again next year or have the same opportunity next year. If we do some of the legwork now, it will be ready for folks next year, and we can use our gathered knowledge to educate our stakeholders first before sending them a request to sign the Letter of Interest. Any other ideas? Any other volunteers to help with this project? Oh well, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM Subject: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support! To: hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org, tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org, jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Chip Wamsley < chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com, Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov, bruffy(a)busride.org, Morgantown Monongalia MPO <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, director(a)downtownmorgantown.com, mwise(a)boparc.org, director < director(a)positivespin.org> Hi all, The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board (“Bicycle Board”) is writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity to participate in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program and to request your willingness to attend a one or two day workshop designed to explore the potential for creating a bikeshare program here in Morgantown. We are drafting a two-page Letter of Interest due to the EPA on October 26th upon which we'd like your signature. To be included on this letter, simply reply to this email stating you would like us to include your name on the Letter of Interest. First of all, what is a bikeshare program? According to the Federal Highway Administration, it is an “innovative transportation program, ideal for short distance point-to-point trips providing users the ability to pick up a bicycle at any self-serve bike station and return it to any bike station located within the system’s service area.”[1]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn1> As you may know, the Bicycle Board is actively working to reduce automobile congestion, improve air quality, and increase overall public health and quality of life. Due to our efforts, Morgantown was named in March 2012 as a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. To continue with that momentum, we feel the now is the best time to consider a bikeshare program in Morgantown. The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. It will provide quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities by using a variety of tools developed by the EPA. These tools have shown positive results in communities across the country to reach development goals, improve quality of life, and become more economically and environmentally sustainable.[2]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn2> The specific tool we are requesting is technical assistance in planning a bikeshare program. If we are one of the 44 communities selected, we will receive technical assistance in early 2013 including: - · A one day workshop with an evening session open to the public and morning/ afternoon sessions with local government and other key stakeholders, - · Direct consultation with relevant decision-makers, - · A memo outlining specific steps to implement the ideas generated during the site visit. A key component to the success of our application is the support of local stakeholders and decision makers, such as yourself, with a commitment to attend the workshop and planning sessions. It’s important to emphasize that we are not asking for you to support a particular bikeshare program. However, we are asking you to support the opportunity to explore the feasibility and options for such a program in Morgantown with members of the Bicycle Board and EPA during a one to two day workshop. Further information about the program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm The application deadline is Friday, October 26th so we would greatly appreciate a response by Wednesday, October 17th. Simply reply to this email stating that you would like us to place your name on the Letter of Interest. Then, for your review, we will email a copy of the Letter of Interest with your name on it prior to getting your actual signature. Thanks for your attention and consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------ [1] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref1> DOT- FHA, *Bicycle Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation*, http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf [2] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref2> EPA, epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm

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Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Frank, > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. > > Thanks, > > Bryan Radabaugh > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > To: Radabaugh, Bryan L > Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bryan, > > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. > > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. > > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. > > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. > > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. > > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. > > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. > > Frank > > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: > > > Frank, > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? > I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. > > Jason/Randy, > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. > > Thanks, > > Bryan Radabaugh > WVDOT - Division of Highways > District 4 Design Engineer > 304-842-1579 (O) > 304-669-0599 (C) > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > To: Bill Austin > Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bill, > > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. > > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). > > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. > > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT > To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bryan, > > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. > > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 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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Mon Blvd.
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Good morning Terrence, This would seem to be a most opportune time to install the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane along with the no parking signs. Since the no parking signs will not extend below the PRT track, we are concerned that now cars will park on the the shoulder below the PRT track and block the bike lane. For bicyclist safety, the most critical segment of the bicycle climbing lane is from the curve to the top of the hill. One item that has been delaying installation of the bike lane has been a traffic operations plan that now seems superfluous. "DOH signing off on safety" http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8xMC8xNSNBcj… 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: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Ryan Post 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

If I were given 11' with 4' shoulder, I would ride 6" to left of white line, still enough room to pass at 25mph (I'm guessing that's the speed limit?). Some drivers will expect me to have been on the shoulder, but nothing to do there. I rather disagree that 14' would encourage higher speeds, as 11' is already a "super highway" IMO when I'm driving in WV. A quick google search yielded this document, which I noted a couple things. http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/CPHD/forums/columbia/pdf/lane_width.p… 2nd to last para on page 3 says "A traffic lane used by buses should be no narrower than 12 feet in width." Multiple studies cited in the article show around a 1mph reduction in speed per 1' of land width reduction, with studies centered around 13' lane width. I interpret that as fairly inconsequential. Given these factors, with the aspect of the crown preventing off centering, I would suggest the uphill side to be striped to 13' with 2' shoulder. The downhill side can match, or be as was proposed. 13' is certainly shareable in practicality, whether AASHTO says its 14' or not. I should measure these roads up here. There're wide but not 14' and I have very few issues sharing them with traffic speeds at 25-35mph during 'rush hours' (7:30am, noon, 4pm) On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > Frank, > > The suggestion of using the share the lane signs is good, experienced > riders will take the lane and slower more timid riders may be inclined to > use the shoulder--everyone wins. > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 10/12/2012 2:47:27 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready > to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. > > Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they > originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel > lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot > travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. > > Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike > lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and > motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to > install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 > MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light > at I-68. > > I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect > most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with > thanks for consideration. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *"Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Date: *October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > *To: *Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" < > Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, > "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" < > Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: **RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Frank,**** > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined > we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are > concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other > of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end > and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We > are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill > that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to > delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to > discuss further, please email me or call.**** > ** ** > Thanks,**** > ** ** > *Bryan Radabaugh* > ** ** > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > *To:* Radabaugh, Bryan L > *Cc:* Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > *Subject:* Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge**** > ** ** > Bryan,**** > ** ** > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests.**** > ** ** > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and > the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable > with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the > shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if > the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder > clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would > be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the > shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no > shoulder up the hill from the bridge. **** > ** ** > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the > currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes > that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel > side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the > lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking > motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near > as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing > them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; > 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. **** > ** ** > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most > cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they > fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but > frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the > shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of > control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes > wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because > cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to > control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because > there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 > would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder > is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow > and ice. **** > ** ** > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a > bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. > AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width.**** > ** ** > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by > a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. **** > ** ** > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a > bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a > Complete Street at practically no additional cost.**** > ** ** > Frank**** > ** ** > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote:**** > > > **** > Frank,**** > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go > back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed > this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we > will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on > the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address > your concern across the bridge?**** > I do not believe we already have a name established for > this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the > bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information > and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes > must pass through legislature to be made effective.**** > **** > Jason/Randy,**** > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy > everyone and address.**** > **** > Thanks,**** > **** > *Bryan Radabaugh***** > *WVDOT - Division of Highways***** > *District 4 Design Engineer***** > *304-842-1579 (O)***** > *304-669-0599 (C)***** > **** > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>] > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > *To:* Bill Austin > *Cc:* Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > *Subject:* Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge**** > **** > Hi Bill,**** > **** > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan > Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of > the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the > center line.**** > **** > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of > WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the > attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to > me by Perry Keller).**** > **** > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry > Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to > name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City > Bridge. **** > **** > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about > getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the > age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved > cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. > He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social > services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling > community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode > to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. > (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg<https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/299976_101502963836610…> ) > We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH > refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our > planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from > attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top > of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this > September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely > over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back.**** > **** > Frank**** > **** > Begin forwarded message:**** > > > > **** > *From: *Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>**** > *Date: *July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT**** > *To: *Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>**** > *Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge***** > **** > Hi Bryan,**** > **** > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. > I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With > so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon.**** > **** > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading > west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor > traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could > make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit > will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably > keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the > descending side.**** > **** > **** > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > **** > **** > **** > > **** > ** ** > ** ** > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval...
by Derek Springston 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Dear BB Members, Either late on Friday or early Monday morning, I would like to send the email text below and the letter attachment out to our identified stakeholders. Please review and give your approval as early as possible, but no later than Sunday. Also BIG THANKS to Butch and Emily for their drafts of the letter. They did most of the work! Here is the list of stakeholders we've identified: Hugh Kierig - hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu - 304-293-9095, Tom Arnold - tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7435, Terrence Moore - tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Jeff Mikorski - jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Chip Wamsley - chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Pathfinder - andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com - 304-296-0076 Perry Keller - Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov - 304-558-9591 Dave Bruffy - bruffy(a)busride.org - 304-296-3680 Bill Austin - baustin(a)labyrinth.net - 304-291-9571 University Health Associates- ??? Terry Cutright - MainStreet - director(a)downtownmorgantown.com - 304-292-0168 BOPARC - Mark Wise - mwise(a)boparc.org - 304-296-8356 Marjorie Gardens - ??? We also have two options for sending out via email... We can address by name each email and attachment letter to send each out individually OR make generic address and send out all together copying everyone in the TO: field so they can each see who else we're asking. Votes anyone? Will place the attached letter on the attache BB letterhead when I have access to scanners, printers! Review this email and comment: ------------------------------------------------------ Dear [insert stakeholder name], As a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I am requesting that you please review the attached letter. We are asking you to *support our request to the EPA to host a bikeshare program workshop* in Morgantown in Spring 2013. If Morgantown is selected as one of the communities to receive this technical assistance, *we also need your commitment to attend a one to two day workshop*. Please read the attached letter and reply to this email by Tuesday, October 16th with your response. Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by director 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Thanks for following through on this Frank. I agree with everyone else who said the "share" signs should extend all the way to I68. Ryan assumed the speed limit would be 25mph on the bridge, probably not. It's 35 on the rest of the road - and often ignored. Been riding on I68 this week, it's really not much different than 857 in overall risk and unpleasantness. Kind of a bugger having to cross private property in 2 places though. So far no complaints from owners. They just poured the approach on the Mtown side this week so I should be able to ride all the way across after the workday. They've been turning me away when I try to cross during work times. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 3:18:54 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge I agree with Chip's comments. Having the signage all the way to I-68 is a big component of this idea. That would be wonderful to have. Chet On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Frank, After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bryan, Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. Frank On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: Frank, I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. Jason/Randy, If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh WVDOT - Division of Highways District 4 Design Engineer 304-842-1579 (O) 304-669-0599 (C) From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM To: Bill Austin Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bill, Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bryan, I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. Frank D. Gmeindl 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)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Re: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Chet Parsons 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Oct 12, 2012 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Thanks for following through on this Frank. I agree with everyone else who said the "share" signs should extend all the way to I68. Ryan assumed the speed limit would be 25mph on the bridge, probably not. It's 35 on the rest of the road - and often ignored. Been riding on I68 this week, it's really not much different than 857 in overall risk and unpleasantness. Kind of a bugger having to cross private property in 2 places though. So far no complaints from owners. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 3:18:54 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge I agree with Chip's comments. Having the signage all the way to I-68 is a big component of this idea. That would be wonderful to have. Chet On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready > to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. > > Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they > originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel > lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot > travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. > > Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike > lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and > motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to > install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 > MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light > at I-68. > > I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect > most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with > thanks for consideration. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *"Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Date: *October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > *To: *Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" < > Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, > "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" < > Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: **RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Frank, > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined > we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are > concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other > of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end > and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We > are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill > that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to > delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to > discuss further, please email me or call. > > Thanks, > > *Bryan Radabaugh* > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > *To:* Radabaugh, Bryan L > *Cc:* Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > *Subject:* Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bryan, > > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. > > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and > the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable > with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the > shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if > the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder > clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would > be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the > shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no > shoulder up the hill from the bridge. > > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the > currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes > that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel > side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the > lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking > motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near > as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing > them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; > 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. > > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most > cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they > fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but > frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the > shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of > control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes > wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because > cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to > control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because > there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 > would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder > is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow > and ice. > > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a > bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. > AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. > > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed > by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. > > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a > bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a > Complete Street at practically no additional cost. > > Frank > > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: > > > Frank, > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go > back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed > this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we > will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on > the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address > your concern across the bridge? > I do not believe we already have a name established for > this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the > bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information > and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes > must pass through legislature to be made effective. > > Jason/Randy, > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy > everyone and address. > > Thanks, > > *Bryan Radabaugh* > *WVDOT - Division of Highways* > *District 4 Design Engineer* > *304-842-1579 (O)* > *304-669-0599 (C)* > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>] > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > *To:* Bill Austin > *Cc:* Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > *Subject:* Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bill, > > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan > Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of > the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the > center line. > > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of > WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the > attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to > me by Perry Keller). > > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry > Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to > name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City > Bridge. > > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about > getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the > age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved > cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. > He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social > services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling > community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode > to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. > (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg<https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/299976_101502963836610…> ) > We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH > refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our > planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from > attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top > of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this > September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely > over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > *From: *Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > *Date: *July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT > *To: *Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Hi Bryan, > > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. > I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With > so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. > > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading > west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor > traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could > make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit > will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably > keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the > descending side. > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 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)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support!
by Derek Springston 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

BB Members, Below is the Smart Growth interest email I just sent out! Hope it works well for you, because it's out and about now! Thanks to Butch, Traci, Emily, Frank, Chip, Damien, and Christiaan for your help with this. We'll have more to do soon if we gather a few stakeholders! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM Subject: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support! To: hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org, tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org, jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Chip Wamsley < chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com, Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov, bruffy(a)busride.org, Morgantown Monongalia MPO <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, director(a)downtownmorgantown.com, mwise(a)boparc.org, director < director(a)positivespin.org> Hi all, The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board (“Bicycle Board”) is writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity to participate in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program and to request your willingness to attend a one or two day workshop designed to explore the potential for creating a bikeshare program here in Morgantown. We are drafting a two-page Letter of Interest due to the EPA on October 26th upon which we'd like your signature. To be included on this letter, simply reply to this email stating you would like us to include your name on the Letter of Interest. First of all, what is a bikeshare program? According to the Federal Highway Administration, it is an “innovative transportation program, ideal for short distance point-to-point trips providing users the ability to pick up a bicycle at any self-serve bike station and return it to any bike station located within the system’s service area.”[1]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn1> As you may know, the Bicycle Board is actively working to reduce automobile congestion, improve air quality, and increase overall public health and quality of life. Due to our efforts, Morgantown was named in March 2012 as a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. To continue with that momentum, we feel the now is the best time to consider a bikeshare program in Morgantown. The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. It will provide quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities by using a variety of tools developed by the EPA. These tools have shown positive results in communities across the country to reach development goals, improve quality of life, and become more economically and environmentally sustainable.[2]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn2> The specific tool we are requesting is technical assistance in planning a bikeshare program. If we are one of the 44 communities selected, we will receive technical assistance in early 2013 including: - · A one day workshop with an evening session open to the public and morning/ afternoon sessions with local government and other key stakeholders, - · Direct consultation with relevant decision-makers, - · A memo outlining specific steps to implement the ideas generated during the site visit. A key component to the success of our application is the support of local stakeholders and decision makers, such as yourself, with a commitment to attend the workshop and planning sessions. It’s important to emphasize that we are not asking for you to support a particular bikeshare program. However, we are asking you to support the opportunity to explore the feasibility and options for such a program in Morgantown with members of the Bicycle Board and EPA during a one to two day workshop. Further information about the program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm The application deadline is Friday, October 26th so we would greatly appreciate a response by Wednesday, October 17th. Simply reply to this email stating that you would like us to place your name on the Letter of Interest. Then, for your review, we will email a copy of the Letter of Interest with your name on it prior to getting your actual signature. Thanks for your attention and consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------ [1] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref1> DOT- FHA, *Bicycle Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation*, http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf [2] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref2> EPA, epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm -- *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: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson
by Emily Vasile 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hi All, Matt Watson of Suncrest Middle will be presented with a certificate of appreciation at the next City Council meeting on 10/16. The certificate is attached. Please take a look and let me know if you have any objections by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, and I will pass them along. I think it looks great! Thanks, Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson To: emilyvasile(a)gmail.com Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Emily- Attached. Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov<http://www.morgantown.com/> ------------------------------ *From: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *To: *"Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *Sent: *Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:59:30 PM *Subject: *Fwd: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson Linda Little, CMC City Clerk City of Morgantown 389 Spruce St. Morgantown WV. 26505 304-284-7434 304-284-7525(fax) llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org ------------------------------ *From: *"Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> *To: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *Cc: *"Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> *Sent: *Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:56:14 PM *Subject: *Re: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson Hello Linda, This is fantastic! We let Matt know about the certificate and are waiting to hear back from him to make sure he will be able to attend the meeting. Could you please send a copy of the certificate (the computer file) so that I may circulate it to the Bike Board for their approval? Thank you, Emily Vasile On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > wrote: > Emily, the City will present a Certificate to Matt on October 16, 2012 at > it's Regular Meeting at 7pm during Correspondence. City Hall is on 389 > Spruce Street, beside the City Library. If you have any questions feel free > to contact me. Thank you. > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Chip Wamsley 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Frank, The suggestion of using the share the lane signs is good, experienced riders will take the lane and slower more timid riders may be inclined to use the shoulder--everyone wins. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 2:47:27 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Frank, After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bryan, Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. Frank On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: Frank, I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. Jason/Randy, If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh WVDOT - Division of Highways District 4 Design Engineer 304-842-1579 (O) 304-669-0599 (C) From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM To: Bill Austin Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bill, Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bryan, I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. Frank D. Gmeindl 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)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Register today for free webinar on tools for building health into SRTS
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Considering that WV has the third highest incidence of obesity in the nation, this webinar may be particularly useful for us to get SRTS funding. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: October 12, 2012 12:12:23 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Register today for free webinar on tools for building health into SRTS > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-783495a15c-ba6c4ec446-fd79(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Health is a Calling Card: > Tools to Build Health into Safe Routes to School > Thursday, November 1 > 2-3pm eastern/1-2pm central/12-1pm mountain/11am-12pm pacific > > > Register today! > > Safe Routes to School started with traffic safety, but health is now a stronger calling card for Safe Routes to School. Health champions are becoming strong partners for Safe Routes to School at federal, state and local levels. Learn about how to involve health champions in your programs and how to include health in all policies related to Safe Routes to School. > > We'll hear from the following speakers on how health champions and Safe Routes to School advocates are working together to get kids more physically active and improve our communities: > > Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership -- Robert will explain why we should all have health policies in our communities and the importance of including health in your Safe Routes to School planning. > > Candace Rutt, Ph.D., Health Psychologist, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control -- Learn what a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is and why it's a good tool. Candace will also explain the different levels of HIAs and how to conduct one. > > Fred Boykin, President of Bicycle South, and Decatur City Commissioner -- Fred will share the story about a Rapid Response HIA, and explain the process he undertook. Learn about HIA planning steps and the follow-through that resulted in changes for the city of Decatur. > > Brian Fellows, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at the Arizona Department of Transportation -- Hear an overview of the Active School Neighborhood Checklist (ASNC) and how it differs from a standard walkabout. Brian will share the process he used in his efforts to create an ASNC. > > This webinar is the 7th in a series of monthly webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > We encourage you to forward this announcement to your networks and listserves. > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80306 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval...
by Chip Wamsley 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

I agree with Butch's recommendations. Great job guys! Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 10:00:59 AM To: "Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Emily, I share your concern about email getting buried on a late Friday afternoon, but Frank recommended (and I agree) that we give the BB at least one day to preview what we're sending out, so I'd like to give everyone else a chance to chime in through the end of the day today. Sorry this took me a day longer to get out than I'd planned. Let's just send it out at the end of the day, hope folks reply to it by Wednesday, the 17th, and if not you can follow-up. Thanks for offering to do that. It will be a big help! Big thanks to you and Butch for drafting most of the text. I wanted to include all of the text from both letters, but couldn't due to length! :) Take care, ~Derek On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> wrote: Agree on getting it out today and extending to 10/17. The earlier we send it out today, the better. I think e-mails tend to get lost on Fridays. I'm happy to set aside some time next week to help follow up with folks we haven't heard from, as well. Nice work! On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: Very welcome! I say today, by all means today! But I'd give them until the 17th just the same :) ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:01 AM To: Graber, Stephen Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Butch, Thanks so much for your quick response. You must have been eating your Wheaties while typing! We'll see what others say today, and finish it up. Do you think we should send out at the end of the day today or earlier Monday? I vote today since we're requesting a reply by the 16th. I've bought in to the single email with no attachment now. In just a few weeks we'll be sending them a letter on letter head with our signatures and requesting theirs, so I think skipping the formal letter is ok initially, too. Also, we ask for their support and reply by email, but we need to make it clear that we must have their signature(s) on the our application to, "...represent the community's support and commitment..." to the bikeshare program as the Letter of Interest, so I'll make sure to add that clarification in the opening and closing of the letter. Thanks again, ~Derek On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: Here's my three cents...... I strongly favor the email that shows all the addressees in the "To:" field. I think it's important that the stakeholders can see who's been included. I remain ambivalent about attaching the letter- personally I hate the extra steps involved in having to click and wait for the attachment to open, however, some may prefer the appearance and weight of a more official document. The attached letter also creates a two step process- busy people may decide to wait and open it later when they have "more time". There is never more time so this may lead to fewer responses than an immediate all in one process. If I were doing it I'd probably skip the attachment and make the email the letter addressed to Dear Stakeholder, or Hi All, Two short suggestions for editing the letter- I like the combination you've created of our two letters- it balances the greater informational content of Emily's and the quicker informailty of mine nicely. So consider these suggestions and move on! I think the first sentence in both email and document (assuming you decide to keep both) should not use the pronoun "I". Something like "The Morgantown Bike Board is requesting....." carries more weight in my view. The Word document is good but has several overly lengthy sentences that have a staccato like feel and too many commas! For example: "The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program, which provides quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities using a variety of tools developed by the EPA and contracted consultants, which have shown positive results." I'd suggest breaking them up into two or three individual sentences. Cheers, Butch ------------------------------------------- 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)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 12:14 AM To: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Dear BB Members, Either late on Friday or early Monday morning, I would like to send the email text below and the letter attachment out to our identified stakeholders. Please review and give your approval as early as possible, but no later than Sunday. Also BIG THANKS to Butch and Emily for their drafts of the letter. They did most of the work! Here is the list of stakeholders we've identified: Hugh Kierig - hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu - 304-293-9095, Tom Arnold - tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7435, Terrence Moore - tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Jeff Mikorski - jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Chip Wamsley - chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Pathfinder - andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com - 304-296-0076 Perry Keller - Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov - 304-558-9591 Dave Bruffy - bruffy(a)busride.org - 304-296-3680 Bill Austin - baustin(a)labyrinth.net - 304-291-9571 University Health Associates- ??? Terry Cutright - MainStreet - director(a)downtownmorgantown.com - 304-292-0168 BOPARC - Mark Wise - mwise(a)boparc.org - 304-296-8356 Marjorie Gardens - ??? We also have two options for sending out via email... We can address by name each email and attachment letter to send each out individually OR make generic address and send out all together copying everyone in the TO: field so they can each see who else we're asking. Votes anyone? Will place the attached letter on the attache BB letterhead when I have access to scanners, printers! Review this email and comment: ------------------------------------------------------ Dear [insert stakeholder name], As a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I am requesting that you please review the attached letter. We are asking you to support our request to the EPA to host a bikeshare program workshop in Morgantown in Spring 2013. If Morgantown is selected as one of the communities to receive this technical assistance, we also need your commitment to attend a one to two day workshop. Please read the attached letter and reply to this email by Tuesday, October 16th with your response. Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------------------------------- 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.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)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Minutes from 10/4 Mtg
by Traci Liebig 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Good Morning All, Attached are the minutes from the October Bike Board meeting. Thanks! Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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Instead Of Surgery, Man Pedals Off The Pounds
by Christiaan Abildso 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

An inspiring story of the power of cycling in the pursuit of a healthy life: http://www.npr.org/2012/10/09/162586325/instead-of-surgery-man-pedals-off-t… Christiaan

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Re: [Bikeboard] MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail
by Terrence Moore 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Very well, Tim. Thanks! Terrence Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 PH: (304) 284-7405 CELL: (304)288-2770 Email: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org> To: "Terrence Moore (tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org)" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, jselin(a)hotmail.com Cc: director(a)positivespin.org, bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Nicolas P. Webb" <nwebb(a)mub.org>, "Doug Smith" <drsmith(a)mub.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:26:58 AM Subject: FW: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Terrence and Jenny We are aware of the high public priority given to trail use, and we support and respect it. Yes – the signs placed today are in preparation for our Sabraton Stormwater Project. As I write, we are already adjusting the placement of the signs to allow more passage space for trail users. The immediate purpose of the signs is to urge caution in this area while we relocate water and gas lines in preparation for the stormwater project. The water/gas line work will NOT disrupt the trail, nor will it require detour of any trail traffic. Any new pipelines crossing the trail will be installed by boring beneath the trail. Proper precautions will be taken at all times to ensure public safety. The above preparatory phase of the work will take place now through mid November. Again, this immediate phase of the work will NOT disrupt the trail, nor will it require detour of any trail traffic. The actual work on the contracted Sabraton Stormwater Project is scheduled to begin in mid November, and will last approximately 1 year. Its impact on the Trail will be much shorter. The work will install a new box culvert along side of the Hartman Run stream, from Deckers Creek Blvd (Old Rt 7) to the point where the Hartman Run stream flows under Rt 7 at/near Hartman Run Rd. The contracted work WILL require an open excavation crossing Old Rt 7 and the Trail, and will utilize a short detour of the Trail. The exact schedule for that detour is not known at this time, but it will probably be used for less than a month, and will probably occur early in the project. The detour will loop the trail temporarily to the South, toward Deckers Creek, across Old Rt 7, and away from the work zone. The detour will be well marked, and in my opinion, due to the added caution signs will actually be safer than the existing permanent crossing at Old Rt 7. This subject work will be relatively small scale, from a trail users perspective, compared to other recent construction activities. But I hope that the above info demonstrates that we take Trail considerations seriously. As the emails below indicate, we have already begun coordination with the Trails Conservancy. We are also coordinating with City Engineer Terry Hough and BOPARC Director Mark Wise. Each of these folks will receive complete sets of our construction plans and a coordination briefing. In addition we are working today on a drawing to summarize the project, which we will post to our website. I will provide you a copy and a link as soon as they become available. Thanks and Best Regards, Tim From: Tim Ball Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:57 AM To: Nicolas P. Webb; Ella Belling Subject: RE: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Nick – please give Ella a copy of the project plans and make yourself available to go over them with her. Also, please provide her dates for each phase. Ella – thanks for your cooperation. This job won’t be nearly as disruptive as the recent jobs along the Mon. From the perspective of impacts on the Trail, it is a small project. Thanks and Best Regards, Tim From: Nicolas P. Webb Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:49 AM To: Ella Belling; Tim Ball Subject: RE: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Ella, There will be a description of the Sabraton Storm Improvement Project available on our website in the coming days, but it basically consists of the construction of a large culvert from near the intersection of Hartman Run Road and WV Rt. 7 to Deckers Creek. The work will involve crossing the Trail, but the Trail will not be closed. That is a stipulation in our project scope with the Contractor and they must adhere to it. At some point, when the culvert is being constructed through the trail’s path, we will have a small detour around the work area that must be properly delineated, marked and maintained by the contractor. It should also be noted that you might see us working on a waterline project in the area near the trail right now to prepare for the culvert construction, but we will not be excavating across the trail. We will be installing the waterline by boring/drilling horizontally beneath the trail to keep it open. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to let us know if there are any issues during construction. Nick Webb From: Ella Belling [mailto:ella@montrails.org] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:28 PM To: Nicolas P. Webb; Scott Copen; Tim Ball Subject: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Hi Nick, Scott, and Tim I am hoping to get a description of the MUB project that may be impacting the Deckers Creek Trail. When, where, how long, etc. I am starting to get questions about it and have not heard any of the plan. Thanks, 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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Deckers Creek Trail construction in Sabraton
by director 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

Good evening, This morning when I rode on the trail MUB workers were putting up signs to mark construction. The worked I talked to said this will be a major project to improve storm drainage. The 2 concerns I have are: 1) The warning signs being placed on the trail are about head-level and only 6inches away when you ride near the edge of the trail. Is there a standard for the distance they should be from the trail edge? 2) I hadn't heard anything or seen anything on the MRTCA website about this. The worker indicated that the trail will be closed during part of the construction. Does anyone know for how long, and if there is a detour? Thanks, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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(no subject)
by director 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

Good evening, This article was on TreeHugger today - it points out that kids in the current generation can expect to die 5 years younger because of less physical activity, and bicycling can be a key way to get physical activity into their lives every day to help get that 5 years back . http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bikes-key-tool-give-todays-kids-longer-live… The website designedtomove.org gives ways to take action. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Bridgemont Comm. & Tech. College offering bike safety courses!
by Derek Springston 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

BB Members, Thought this was an interesting piece of news from Bridgemont in Montgomery, WV. Looks like they are offering Pedestrian and Bike Safety courses! Excellent! ~Derek *Bridgemont Community & Technical College Safety Series* Instructor: CAMC Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for 2 weeks Davis Hall, Room 307 Class 1: Distracted Driver Ed (using an interactive computer simulator) Class 2: Pedestrian & Bike Safety Cost: FREE CLICK HERE<http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=plxkoikab&oeidk=a07e6b…>to register http://www.bridgemont.edu/ -- *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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Bicycle Sharing links
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

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… (I recommend downloading the webinar, then watching it.) In this same webinar, R.J. Eldridge, Director of Planning for Toole Design Group and Mauricio Hernandez, Transportation Planner with Toole Design Group discuss the results from a guide they were in the process of preparing along with PBIC through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. Recently, the completed comprehensive guide was released to the public: http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf . Additionally, several Bike Sharing resources can be discovered at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/bikeshare . One of my favorite bike sharing links is http://www.cycleushare.com/ - "CycleUshare is the country's first electric bicycle sharing system. It merges two technologies, e-bikes and bicycle sharing, making shared electric bicycles available to students, faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee." Here is a link for a infographic for Capital Bikeshare that the Recreation Division of the National Park Service put in their recent newsletter: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103573720641-160/Cabi… -Jonathan

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Free Donuts - not kidding!
by Christiaan Abildso 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Free donuts while they last...they were still making more when I stopped by at 8:20. At Wild Mountain Bakery on High Street (the old Tutto Gelato, old Dairy Queen hut at the top of High Street)!!! Go get 'em...I have a maple pecan bar...yummmmm!!!! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow, Thu. 10/4 at 2-3 pm there's a Safe Routes to School Webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 This is probably the most important one. It's title is, Show Me the Money: Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School. 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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Cyclists, walkers, transit users spend more money at local businesses
by director 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

This just in from TreeHugger... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/there-bicycle-economy-two-cities-find.html Summary: "Portland, Oregon and New York City, two very different cities, are finding something similar about cyclists and pedestrians - they tend to spend a bit more money in local economies." Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Betsy has resigned from the BB. Traci has agreed to takeover as Secretary. Best wishes to Betsy in balancing her many ongoing and recently started endeavors. Thanks to Traci for consenting to expand her role to include BB Secretary. Please find attached a suggested agenda for this week's Thursday (10/4) BB meeting. Last month, we had an informal meeting at which those in attendance listed what they want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission and then other participants signed up to help them accomplish their objectives (see minutes). Since we didn't have a quorum last month's we'll continue to do that exercise. So... please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring the flip charts that we recorded last month and we can add to them. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (I'm meeting w/Terrence, Terry Hough, Jeff Mkorski & Damien Oct. 17) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. 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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Change BB status on TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, At next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting, Christiaan Abildso, Pedestrian Safety Board Chariman will propose to the Traffic Commission to change it to the Transportation Commission and to make the Pedestrian representative (Christiaan) and Bicycling representative (me) voting members. We are currently ex-officio. Attached are a memorandum that he wrote explaining this and an ordinance that defines the Transportation Commission that should replace the ordinance that defines the Traffic Commission. We can discuss this at next week's BB meeting if you like. If I receive no response from BB members about this message or the attachment, we will assume that the BB concurs. 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 rack approved
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Jack Watson, Matt's dad called me tonight to say that Suncrest Middle School principal Napolillo agreed to install a bike rack at the school once the City erects appropriate School Zone signs around the school. A few weeks ago, Damien informed me that the City will do that. Napolillo agreed to put the rack in front of the school but not until the School Zone signs are up. Until then, the rack must be stored in back of the school. Jack will pick up the rack from Positive Spin in a couple weeks. Recently, the principal invited Matt to present his proposal to the school's LSIC (Local School Improvement Council, http://wvde.state.wv.us/lsic/ ). Matt won them over. Next, Napolillo took the proposal to Mon County Schools Superintendent, Frank Devono. Devono took it to a lawyer. The lawyer is drafting a waiver for parents to sign if they allow their kids to ride to school. (Jack will send me the waiver when he gets it. Since this is coming from Devono, it should work for all the schools!) Also, Napolillo will require that each bike parked in the rack have a permit to park in it. The details on this still need to be worked out. Thanks to the initiative, diligence, persuasiveness and perseverance of eighth grader Matt Watson, barriers to kids riding to school that apparently have been up since Jonathan Rosenbaum was a boy are being relentlessly broken down. A cause for celebration, I'd say! Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

All, We're going to meet at the BB Evansdale from 12-1pm on Monday, October 1st to discuss our plans for completing the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant. Please join us! ~Derek On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hey guys, > I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless > someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief > discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the > lead. > > In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of > us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, > October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black > Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to > meet? :) > > For Monday's meeting: > > - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on > the webinar (I've provided the links again below) > > > - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your > skills and background > > > This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th > and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the > task. > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > >> I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: >> http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It >> provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: >> >> Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to >> get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes >> a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm >> white bicycles of years gone by! >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Stephen G. Graber >> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >> West Virginia University >> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >> phone: 304-293-2305 >> >> >> >> ------ _0 >> ------ _ \<,_ >> ---- (*)/ (*) >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM >> *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; >> Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth >> Assistance to Communities >> >> Hey guys, >> So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to >> discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit >> your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with >> grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) >> >> Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey folks, >>> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >>> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >>> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >>> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >>> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >>> gameplan ASAP. >>> >>> 1. Let's pick a leader. >>> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >>> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >>> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >>> >>> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >>> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> ~Derek >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. >>>> I consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>>> >>>> Traci >>>> >>>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>>> >>>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>>> Christiaan >>>> >>>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>>> to Communities >>>> >>>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of >>>> you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you >>>> want to pursue. >>>> >>>> >>>> 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: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> >>>> Hi Frank, >>>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>>> ++++ >>>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>>> * >>>> >>>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>>> >>>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>>> financial results from public and private investments >>>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>>> planned land uses >>>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live >>>> at home as long as possible >>>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>>> retain unique community characteristics >>>> >>>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>>> development strategies. >>>> >>>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>>> >>>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>>> >>>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online >>>> so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>>> changes can be beneficial. >>>> >>>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>>> goals. >>>> >>>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>>> >>>> More information on the webinar: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>>> __________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>>> >>>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>>> bring bike funding to your community! >>>> >>>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *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* > > -- *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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Support South Middle School Bicycle Club
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Don't you think this is worth a donation of at least one race entry fee? 4ank Dominion Post, Sept. 28, 2012 p. 7-A Teacher running so students can ride BY CHELSEA FULLER The Dominion Post For Mark Thorne, a special education teacher at South Middle School, the work doesn’t end when the bell rings at 2:20 p.m. As the sponsor of the school’s bike club, Thorne has decided to run so that his students can ride. To raise funds for the bike club, Thorne started a pledge drive as he prepares to run in the West Virginia Trilogy, Oct. 12-14, at Spruce Knob in Seneca Rocks Recreation Area, he said. “The fundraiser is being done this way so that kids don’t have to go door-to-door and raise money for their club,” Thorne said. “I am going to run all three days of the trilogy, totaling 94.1 miles. I am asking for people to sponsor me, and all proceeds will go toward our bike club.” The first day of the Trilogy is a 50-kilometer run, Thorne said. The second day is 50 miles and the final day winds down with a 13.1-mile run. “We cross over the highest point in the state right about daybreak. The fast runners finish the runs in the daylight, but I will finish with a headlamp on,” Thorne said with a laugh. There is no set pledge amount. People are welcome to pledge cents-permile or single monetary donations, Thorne said. Pledges are due before Monday, but donations can also be made after the race. “All funds raised from the pledge drive will be used to purchase helmets, T-shirts and equipment needed to repair bikes,” Thorne said. “We have had several people even donate bikes.” The South Middle School Bike Club, now in its third year, meets every two weeks rain or shine, and has 42 student members, officials said. “We’ve grown in popularity. Several of the students don’t have the opportunity to do other extracurricular activities,” Thorne said. Club member Shyan Weaver, 12, has used a wheelchair since she was a young child. The sixth-grader rides a custom-made bike with three wheels and a hand crank that propels the bike instead of pedals, she said. “Riding isn’t hard for me. The hills can be tough sometimes, but it’s not that big of a problem.” Weaver said being in the bike club has been a great experience for her. “I have only had one ride so far, but I am looking forward to the next one.” Bike club members are scheduled to take their next ride at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. They will ride from the school to Star City and back, Thorne said. TO DONATE to the South Middle School Bike Club or to sponsor Mark Thorne in the West Virginia Trilogy, send money to South Middle School, Attention: Bike Club, 500 East Parkway, Morgantown, WV 26501.

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Liebig, Traci" < Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Jeff Mikorski < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: Chet Parson <chetparsons(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com > Hey guys, I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the lead. In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to meet? :) For Monday's meeting: - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on the webinar (I've provided the links again below) - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your skills and background This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the task. Thanks, ~Derek More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: > http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It > provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. > > On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > > Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to > get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes > a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm > white bicycles of years gone by! > > ------------------------------------------- > Stephen G. Graber > Biochem & Mol Pharmacology > PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 > phone: 304-293-2305 > > > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*) > ------------------------------ > *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM > *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; > Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth > Assistance to Communities > > Hey guys, > So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to > discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit > your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with > grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) > > Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hey folks, >> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >> gameplan ASAP. >> >> 1. Let's pick a leader. >> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >> >> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> wrote: >> >>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. I >>> consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>> >>> Traci >>> >>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>> >>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>> >>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> >>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>> >>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>> Christiaan >>> >>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>> to Communities >>> >>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you >>> have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want >>> to pursue. >>> >>> >>> 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: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> >>> Hi Frank, >>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>> ++++ >>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>> * >>> >>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>> >>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>> financial results from public and private investments >>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>> planned land uses >>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at >>> home as long as possible >>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>> retain unique community characteristics >>> >>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>> development strategies. >>> >>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>> >>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>> >>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so >>> that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>> changes can be beneficial. >>> >>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>> goals. >>> >>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>> >>> More information on the webinar: >>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>> >>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>> >>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>> __________________________ >>> 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 >>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>> >>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>> bring bike funding to your community! >>> >>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *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* -- *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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Help with bike trail network project
by Christiaan Abildso 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

I believe Colin expressed interest in creating a network of off-road bike trails in the area. Having just returned from a little slice of Utopia - Park City - I am inspired to make Morgantown much more mountain bike friendly. I am friends with an accountant with Bikes Belong in Colorado who formerly worked with IMBA. I contacted him to ask for some contacts/consultants to assist. I think we may be able to get some funds through the MPO to pay for such a consultant to come in to help. I'd like to offer to help by making these connections if there is interest. What a great network of singletrack riding/running/hiking we could have...damn Park City! Ride on, Christiaan

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input for next TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, I sent the message below to Damien but with attachments, it was too big to get to you. So, I deleted 2 attachments and abridged the report to the TC by removing graphics, a table and a bunch of reference text so now, you have just the text that I plan to read to the TC. Frank > Damien, > > In response to your request after last night's MPO TAG LRTP meeting, attached is a preliminary Bicycle Board Monthly Report to the Traffic Commission for next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. By copy of this message, I ask any BB members that want any changes to the reply ASAP with cc to you. > > Damien, in the report I mention the Connecting Communities formation white paper and the legislative agenda recommendations that we provided. To this message, I also attached those documents. I think it would be good for the TC to have the electronic files but I don't know if it would be worth all the paper to make hard copies for all members. Whether you decide to make hard copies or not is OK with me. > > > 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: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

Thanks, Marilyn! Would you please contact Ashley and cc me so I'll know we closed the loop? 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 Sep 25, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Marilyn wrote: > I could do it nut 45 minutes doesn't give much time to teach much. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: BikeMorgantown <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue Sep 25 11:34:17 EDT 2012 > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycling class for girls > > Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! > > 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: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> >> Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT >> To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Bicycling class for girls >> >> Good morning! >> >> My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. >> >> Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. >> >> Thank you so much for your consideration, >> >> Ashley Harman >> >> >> >> >> >> Ashley M. Harman >> Member >> Jackson Kelly PLLC >> Phone: (304)284-4116 >> Fax: (304)284-4156 >> Cell: (304)216-3916 >> aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com >> V-card • BIO. >> Click here for the mailing address >> >> >> >> >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >> >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Bill, Steve, Please find attached, my responses to the questionnaire. I'm providing this to you so I don't blindside you tonight as well as to hopefully enlist your support. 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 Sep 20, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > > > <Scenario1D-Half.pdf><Scenario2D-Half.pdf><MPO Staff Summary of 2012 LRTP Scenarios.pdf><Non-mapped strategies and improvements.pdf><Questionaire - Scenarios Review.pdf><Agenda - Scenarios Review Workshop.pdf>

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Fwd: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! 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: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> > Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bicycling class for girls > > Good morning! > > My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. > > Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. > > Thank you so much for your consideration, > > Ashley Harman > > > > > > Ashley M. Harman > Member > Jackson Kelly PLLC > Phone: (304)284-4116 > Fax: (304)284-4156 > Cell: (304)216-3916 > aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com > V-card • BIO. > Click here for the mailing address > > > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >

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Fwd: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, As you know, I am representing you on the Long Range Transportation Plan Transportation Advisory Group. We've had several workshops and are now narrowing down the options. You might at least find the attached maps interesting as they show many bicycle "improvements". If you have any comments you'd like me to take to the TAG meeting tomorrow night, please send them to me at your earliest convenience. To guide your thinking, you might also give me some input on the attached survey. 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 Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: September 20, 2012 11:49:42 AM EDT > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Irv Schuetzner'" <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <info(a)morgantown.org>, "'Development Center'" <infoadc(a)alleghenydevelopment.com>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'ExDirector'" <director(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, <exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <Joseph.Kanosky(a)NETL.DOE.GOV>, <James.Dotson(a)mylanlabs.com>, "'Ken Busz'" <ken(a)morgantownchamber.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Murdock, Gary'" <murdockg(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, <mcclymondsb(a)wvuh.com>, "'Peggy J. Myers-Smith'" <pmyerssmith(a)tourmorgantown.com>, "'Russ Lorince'" <Russ.Lorince(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <robertsond(a)monhealth.sys.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, <brad.greathouse(a)mylan.com>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Janel Nye'" <janel(a)bedardconsulting.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us> > Cc: <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <andrew.nichols(a)marshall.edu> > Subject: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting > > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > >

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September Minutes
by Traci Liebig 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Hello Bike Board, Attached are the minutes from September's meeting. Thanks, Traci

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Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want to pursue. 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: September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > > Hi Frank, > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for your community and passing along to others. Thanks! > > ++++ > > EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > > > WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned land uses > • Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > __________________________ > 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 > > Lost with the new transportation law? Join us in Navigating MAP-21 to bring bike funding to your community! > > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Hey guys, I'm interested in helping with the Sustainable Growth grant, especially if we develop a team of at least 3-5 people. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, Thanks for your positive response! Please send your message to the BB so they know somebody's interested. Jonathan has expressed an interest in leading grant applications and Butch Graber who has much experience at successfully getting grants also said he would support grant application writing. Frank On Sep 21, 2012, at 2:46 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, I'm interested and would like to help some, but I'm hoping we'll get at least 4-5 of us working on it. If we can get a small team, I'd like to help. I'm a little unclear on how much will be involved as I've never completed one, but would love to help assuming we go after it. Keep me informed. ~Derek On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you > have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want > to pursue. > > > 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: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > > Hi Frank,**** > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth > Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes > bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for > your community and passing along to others. Thanks!**** > > ++++**** > > *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), > petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > * > > WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today > invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable > growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies > have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health > and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks > for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied > in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better > financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned > land uses > • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at > home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that > retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if > selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those > tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices > highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth > development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for > this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in > collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and > the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for > Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal > investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better > results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA > will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on > September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so > that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the > Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth > changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received > requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country > and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA > worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to > better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality > goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: > http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > __________________________ > 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 > ** ** > Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<http://www.advocacyadvance.org/map21> to > bring bike funding to your community! > > ** ** > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.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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Fwd: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Thursday, Oct. 4. The Nashville MPO presentation will probably be interesting. Since SRTS is one of our top priority projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, this is an opportunity to learn how to get funding for it. F Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: September 21, 2012 11:51:24 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-41bddb4151-2c9c52606c-2f81(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Show Me the Money > Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School > Thursday, October 4 > 2-3pm eastern/1-2pm central/12-1pm mountain/11am-12pm pacific > > > Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 > > There are many ways to fund community and state-wide Safe Routes to School programs. From traffic fines to sales taxes to government and private grants, learn how to sustain your program, and about the new funding opportunities in the federal transportation act: MAP-21. > > We are pleased to feature the following presenters: > > Bev Brody, Get Fit Kauai Health and Built Environment Facilitator: Bev will share how Hawaii advocates worked with elected officials to fund Safe Routes to School in every Hawaii county through traffic fines legislation. > > Wendi Kallins, Founder and Program Director, Safe Routes to School in Marin County, CA: Learn about Marin County, California's sales tax and how it's funding Safe Routes to School in dozens of schools. > > Leslie Meehan, Director of Healthy Communities, Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Learn how the Nashville, TN area regional government has prioritized Safe Routes to School and is providing funding to local communities. > > Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership: Hear how Arizona, Illinois, Washington and Portland, Oregon are using fines to calm traffic, and to fund Safe Routes to School and other safety measures. > > This webinar is the fifth in a series of monthly webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80306 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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New news to MorgantownBike.com?
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

BB Members, Looks like the news items on our BikeMorgantown.com website haven't been updated since May. Are we able to add the news items below? Can we also add a link to Mon Bike club? Forgive me if I've missed where it is if it's on there. Just did a quick glance. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_m… http://www.thedaonline.com/news/university-promotes-alternative-methods-of-… 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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Fwd: bike racks
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 19, 2012 8:26:52 AM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: bike racks > > I don't know exactly when the racks will be installed. There are still punch list items with the general contractor for the main structure that are top priority at the moment. Once the GC is finished we can focus on additional items like the map kiosk, pay machine, big belly trash receptacles, outdoor kitchen, bike racks, fence around rain garden, etc... Not necessarily in that order though. Rest assured, the bike racks have not fallen by the wayside. I will keep Damien in the loop on this subject. > > Trevor Lloyd, P.E., CFM > Staff Engineer > City of Morgantown > 304-284-7412

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Farmer's Market Place Bicycle Parking
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Does anyone know if the Bicycle Parking we requested will be installed at the new Market Place? Looking at the cam at http://axis-724d19.axiscam.net/view/index.shtml it is clear there is no parking at the front of the facility where one would have expected it. I am making the assumption that given that the facility was just built that parking hasn't been installed, yet. Correct? -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

I like the New Hampshire version, I agree with Butch that it most likely won't be enforced but would be good to have on the books when a driver does hit a cyclis and then maybe it would be enforced. -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 9/10/2012 11:37:28 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities I favor repeal of 17C-11-(a) and 17C-11- 5 (c) (Far to the Right and Mandatory Side Path) as both limit cyclists rights to use reasonable roadways safely and completely. As for 17C-7-3 I favor the amendment in the original document rather than the New Hampshire version. I doubt the legislature would reject it because they feel 3 ft is enough so we might as well go for 4 ft. Hard to believe it would be enforced, regardless. ------------------------------------------- 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)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 10:29 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: Eric Henrickson Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chet and Traci for responding to my message below. Nobody said anything about the proposal to add a 4-foot passing law and I've been giving it some more thought. The main reason I proposed a 4-foot law is that PA recently passed one and 4-feet seemed to be better than 3-feet which most states have. Then, I wondered if since most states have a 3-foot law and only PA has a 4-foot law, would the legislature reject the 4-foot law but maybe look more favorably on a 3-foot law. In my opinion, practically speaking, a fixed distance for passing doesn't make much sense. Wouldn't you want a vehicle that's traveling 65 mph faster than you to give you a little more space than a vehicle traveling 10 mph faster than you? So, instead or a 4-foot law, I would like to propose a law such as New Hampshire's that says, "... at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, with one additional foot of clearance required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour". What do you think? Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: September 4, 2012 1:00:49 PM EDT To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, At last week's meeting with Kasey Russell, Bill Austin and Christiaan Abildso, Kasey asked me to think about a legislative agenda for Connecting Communities. (Recall that in her white paper, she gave two examples: 3 foot passing law and a self-imposed tax on biking community.) Well, I've given it some thought and wrote the attached document. Please read it and tell me what you think. Feel free to mark it up using track changes and comments and return it to me. Also, check In it, I am recommending 4 legislative changes: Repeal 17C-11-5 (a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. Or, if not repeal, add exceptions such as when preparing to make a left turn, to avoid hazards such as debris, glass, holes, dogs, etc. and when the road is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. Repeal 17C-11-5 (c) which says, whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. Amend 17C-7-3 which addresses overtaking and passing to require motorists to allow 4-feet when passing a bicyclist and to pass at a prudent reduced speed. Adopt the 2009 MUTCD. As you know, I have always resisted messing with legislation because I think most people and perhaps especially legislators hate bicyclists so once they turn their attention on us, we can only but lose out; especially competent bicyclists that operate their bicycles as vehicles. All 50 states have a law that says every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. Considering the level of bicycle friendliness that WV government has demonstrated, I wouldn't be surprised if WV were the first state to repeal that law or modify it so that we're not allowed on the roads anymore. Nevertheless, there seem to be more and more well-meaning people who are not competent bicyclists promoting new laws and changes to existing laws so I feel compelled to be proactive rather than reactive. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor and an experienced lobbyist. I think she's capable of getting something good done for WV bicyclists. She told me that she was 5 years old when she last rode a bike and she's afraid of bicycles. I'm sure she's getting legislation recommendations from all over the state. Since we're one of the few places in WV that has an organized body of bicycling experts, i.e. the BB, our recommendations might get attention. If you're interested, http://bikemorgantown.com/bikelaw.php has links to relevant law. I look forward to your responses. 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)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Last BB meeting?
by Derek Springston 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Hey guys, I was just curious to know what was decided on my mapping and GIS work over the next year. Have meeting minutes been sent out? Did I miss something? 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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Connecting Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow at 8 am, Christiaan, Bill Austin and I will meet with Kasey Russell at Waterfront Place to discuss her new organization, Connecting Communities. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor. From the attached, " Connecting Communities will provide a unifying voice for citizens, elected officials, and policy leaders to address smart growth and a complete transportation system for our state." 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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Fwd: new white paper
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

FYI, legislation recommendations sent to Connecting Communities Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: September 10, 2012 7:47:14 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Patrick Donovan <Pdonovan(a)dot.state.wv.us>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: new white paper > > Hi Kasey, > > When we met in Morgantown on September 28, you asked me to think about a legislative agenda. Attached, please find CClegislationV06.docx: "WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: > Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes". This represents the consensus of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. In it, we recommend that Connecting Communities work to: > Repeal WV 17C-11-5 (a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. > Repeal WV 17C-11-5 (c) which prohibits bicyclists from riding on the roadway whenever a usable path is provided adjacent to the roadway and requires bicyclists to ride on the path. > Amend WV 17C-7-3 to require motorists to pass bicyclists at a distance not less than 4-feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed. > Adopt the 2009 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices > > The document contains rationale and substantiating data for the recommendations. > > Also, please find attached, Connecting Communities-MgtnBB.docx. This is your white paper marked up by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. Please see the changes and comments made using track changes and comments in MS Word. Mostly they make it more exact, clear and correct. Also, we suggest that the vision statement should create a clear image of the future state that we want to achieve. For example, "Our vision is people walking and bicycling to their neighborhood grocery store and kids walking and bicycling safely to school". > > We look forward to discussing these two documents with Connecting Communities members at the October 13 meeting. > > 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 Sep 10, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Hi Don (I cc'd everyone so that you all can see where we are with the group and get the latest Connecting Communities White Paper (attached). Today (monday, sept 10), I am meeting with Senator Plymale. Tomorrow, Gary and I are meeting with Dennis Strawn to draft the motion to approve turning WVCA into Connecting Communities.) >> Now back to Don -- I added your suggested wording to the funding line. The self-imposed tax would obviously need a lot more thought and planning before we initiated something like that. We can discuss legislative agenda at length on Oct. 13th. >> I don't really have contacts for all the folks that need to be at the meeting on the 13th. I'm hoping that people like you (and everyone on this list) will help spread the word to make sure we get the right folks there. Who are the right folks: biking, pedestrian, safe routes to schools, wellness, rails to trails, mainstreet, other???? >> I am still working on location for meeting. Any ideas? Kent Spellman with the WVHUB is looking into the Caperton Center in Bridgeport (I think). >> Thanks, kasey >> >> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:32 AM, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Hi, Kasey – Thanks for including me in the feedback group. >> >> >> >> I appreciate the work that you have done and I would suggest adding the words …” to supplement use of federal and state transportation funds” at the end of the third bullet from the end. I fear that by talking about going after other funds that it will release the DOH from responsibility of using core funds for in-city ped-bike projects. >> >> >> >> Also, on the last bullet, I personally do not think that it strengthens the paper by suggesting the idea of a self-imposed tax on bicyclists. If you believe that some kind of tax is essential, I think that it would be better to suggest outright that there could be a graduated excise tax on the sale of each bicycle everywhere in the state. The tax would need to be dedicated specifically to support and maintain cycling related infrastructure. Then having specific examples in each locality would seem to be important. People probably would not grumble in Morgantown if there were rail trails, signage and climbing lanes to be maintained (if the funds collected would be returned to Morgantown), but I am not sure that it would sell in a lot of communities where there is no identified “bicycle-related infrastructure” unless the funds were, again, being returned to the communities with identified “bicycle benefits” to be maintained. In Morgantown our problem with our trails is that we have to continuously repair slides and slumps – which we cannot always afford to do without state and federal support. >> >> >> >> Do you anticipate envisioning the taxing of pedestrians for sidewalks, shoulders and trails? Sidewalks are essential but so is having a funding stream dedicated to maintain the sidewalks. Would the legislation need to address some state-local partnership issues? >> >> >> >> One key issue that you mention, of course, is the state bicycle plan. What would be the state bicycle plan look like? Who would put it together? What resources and references would be used? >> >> >> >> I look forward to the next meeting. Will other specialists on bicycle/ped policy and planning be able to join us? Thanks so much for your leadership. >> >> >> >> Don >> >> >> >> >> >> >> <Connecting Communities.docx> >

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Arlington bike/walk infographic
by Chet Parsons 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

>From their Bike Arlington / Walk Arlington group. Wonder what it would take to get them to allow us to use it? Chet

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Quorum for tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Six members have notified me that they won't attend tonight's meeting. We'll still have 7, a quorum if the following show up Gmeindl, Graber, Liebig, Newcome, Rosenbaum, Walker, Wamsley. Derek submitted several ideas of things he wants to work on so here's an updated list of what will be on the flip charts at the start of tonight's meeting. Leader Item Helpers Bike racks at schools Alice Bicycle safety programs at schools Alice Colin Create single track trails in the City Derek Update our BikeMorgantown.com website to an ArcGIS Explorer Online platform. Can show benefits at next meeting or through sharing link, if interested. Derek Compete bike parking site location data collection along with photos Derek With bike parking data, complete analysis of parking gaps in Morgantown Derek Revisit SLMs and Share the road sign mapping to make sure still current and available. Derek BB to Consider placing proposed bike facilities (SLMs, signs, bike lanes, bike parking, trails, etc) on bikeMorgantown.com. Could come from existing bike plan GIS files or new identified wants Derek Request for other BB members to suggest what they'd like to see the GIS team to consider. Chet said he'd help on any GIS work. See you tonight! Frank

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SRTS webinar today at 2
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

Engaging Policymakers: How Site Visits and Events Can Inspire Policy Change to Support Your Program Registation: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5053583384676796928

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Matt Watson presents tonight 6:30 Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that Matthew Watson will be presenting tonight at 6:30 pm to the Suncrest Middle School Parent Teacher Group his petition to have a bicycle rack installed at the school. It would be good if some BB members were there... and very cool if they showed up on bikes and locked them to appropriate facilities:) Frank

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Fwd: Webinar recording and slides now available: "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition".
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kathy Cooke <kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: August 30, 2012 12:09:38 PM EDT > To: Kathy Cooke <kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org>, Robert Ping <robert(a)saferoutespartnership.org>, Margo Pedroso <margo(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Bcc: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Webinar recording and slides now available: "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition". > > Greetings, > > Thank you for attending our webinar this past Monday, August 27, 2012 on "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition". > > You can now access a recording and 2 sets of slides by our presenters, Margo Pedroso and Robert Ping, here. > > > Please remember to join us next Thursday, September 6, at 2pm ET for another free webinar: > > "Engaging Policymakers: How Site Visits and Events Can Inspire Policy Change to Support Your Program". > > Register here. > > > Best regards, > Kathy Cooke > -- > > > > Kathy Cooke > Network Coordinator > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > ______________________ > > 503/281-4930 > kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org > www.saferoutespartnership.org > Portland, Oregon > ______________________ > > Become our fan on Facebook > Follow us on Twitter > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB meeting Thursday next week
by Colin Dierman 29 Aug '12

29 Aug '12

Hey Frank, I'll be on vaca next week and won't be at the meeting. In the Bicycle Friendly City application there was question as to what we may have as far as singletrack trails. I would like to put on the agenda; Creating trails in the city. There are a number of grants that are available for this to happen and the outcome i would like to see is that the bike board supports this. I know that this can help encourage younger people to ride bicycles and develop riding skills. I am interested in leading this process and have been told by other members that they would be willing to help as they can. Thanks, colin -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 8/28/2012 4:35:20 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com>, "Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] BB meeting Thursday next week Bicycle Board Members, Since we have a holiday weekend coming up, I thought I'd get an early start on this. Please find attached a suggested agenda for next week's Thursday (9/6) BB meeting. Please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record on the flip chart names of members that say they'll help you. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Off the top of my head, following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (October) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School Represent the BB on the nascent Connecting Communities coalition The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Enjoy the long weekend! 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)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BB meeting Thursday next week
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

Bicycle Board Members, Since we have a holiday weekend coming up, I thought I'd get an early start on this. Please find attached a suggested agenda for next week's Thursday (9/6) BB meeting. Please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record on the flip chart names of members that say they'll help you. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Off the top of my head, following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (October) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School Represent the BB on the nascent Connecting Communities coalition The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Enjoy the long weekend! 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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SRTS MAP-21 $ webinar at 2
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

Bicycle Board Members, Today at 2 pm, there's a webinar on getting MAP-21 funding for Safe Routes To Schools. Since this is a top priority BB project, I highly encourage us to learn about how to get this money and then to follow-up with action. Info: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/MAP21#webinars Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/930589602532147968 Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by director 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

Mr. Watson, Positive Spin has a bike rack that we can donate if you have a way to come pick it up at Marilla Park. Please call me at the nuimber below if you are interested. My daughter attended school at Suncrest, I would very much like to see that be a leading school for bringing back biking and walking. Mr. Napolio was very receptive to the idea when we approached him back then as long as we could provide some assurance of better safety education. I would suggest getting him and maybe some of your other teachers to ride to work as a start. Thank you, 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 8/23/2012 9:02:29 AM To: "Matthew Watson" <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Mr. Watson, Thank you for contacting me about obtaining a bicycle rack for Suncrest Middle School. I am chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and our program is called Bike Morgantown. The Bicycle Board does not have a budget so we can't provide you funding for the bicycle rack. However, the following businesses which are Partners in Education with Suncrest Middle School may be able to help: • Mylan • Dynamic Physical Therapy • Centra Bank • Dan Ryan Builders. If you can't get help from your school's Partners in Education, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has a grant program that might provide a mini-grant for your bike rack. You can find information on the program at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/funding-portal/mini-grants/previous-recipient… . Getting a SRTS mini-grant will probably take many months, though. If your Parent-Teacher-Group favors getting a bike rack, I'd also suggest that they contact Morgantown City Council for support. Last May, the Morgantown City Council unanimously adopted the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf . Establishing Safe Routes to School in Morgantown is one of the City's highest priority actions in the plan and having a secure place to store your bike when you've ridden safely to school is a logical part of that action. I've attached Bicycle Parking Guidelines that might help you select an appropriate rack. All the racks shown in the attached guidelines are for short-term outdoor parking. To protect your bikes from weather, they should be placed under a roof. The following links from the Safe Routes To Schools program in the United Kingdom also offer some good ideas: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/infosheets/… http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/toolkit/srs… Is your presentation to your PTG at the September 4, 6:30 pm meeting? If so, a representative of the Bicycle Board will attend to support you. 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 Aug 19, 2012, at 10:25 PM, Matthew Watson wrote: Dear Mr. Gmeindle, My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 Sincerely, Matthew Watson _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

Mr. Watson, Thank you for contacting me about obtaining a bicycle rack for Suncrest Middle School. I am chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and our program is called Bike Morgantown. The Bicycle Board does not have a budget so we can't provide you funding for the bicycle rack. However, the following businesses which are Partners in Education with Suncrest Middle School may be able to help: • Mylan • Dynamic Physical Therapy • Centra Bank • Dan Ryan Builders. If you can't get help from your school's Partners in Education, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has a grant program that might provide a mini-grant for your bike rack. You can find information on the program at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/funding-portal/mini-grants/previous-recipient… . Getting a SRTS mini-grant will probably take many months, though. If your Parent-Teacher-Group favors getting a bike rack, I'd also suggest that they contact Morgantown City Council for support. Last May, the Morgantown City Council unanimously adopted the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf . Establishing Safe Routes to School in Morgantown is one of the City's highest priority actions in the plan and having a secure place to store your bike when you've ridden safely to school is a logical part of that action. I've attached Bicycle Parking Guidelines that might help you select an appropriate rack. All the racks shown in the attached guidelines are for short-term outdoor parking. To protect your bikes from weather, they should be placed under a roof. The following links from the Safe Routes To Schools program in the United Kingdom also offer some good ideas: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/infosheets/… http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/toolkit/srs… Is your presentation to your PTG at the September 4, 6:30 pm meeting? If so, a representative of the Bicycle Board will attend to support you. 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 Aug 19, 2012, at 10:25 PM, Matthew Watson wrote: > Dear Mr. Gmeindle, > > My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. > > My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? > > Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 > > Sincerely, > > Matthew Watson

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Chip Wamsley 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

To All, Don't the schools have larger companies that partner with that specific school. They might want to do a bike rack as part of their partnership. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent 8/20/2012 9:16:45 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Frank, Maybe the Bike Board could partner with the School or the School Board and apply for a Bikes Belong grant to get bike rack for more than one school. 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 From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 7:31:28 AM Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School What shall I tell Mr. Watson? Begin forwarded message: From: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Date: August 19, 2012 10:25:07 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Reply-To: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Dear Mr. Gmeindle, My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 Sincerely, Matthew Watson _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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AASHTO Webinar starts at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

http://www.planning.org/calendar/event.htm?EventID=21072 This is part 2 of the 7 part webinar on the new AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. It begins at 2 pm today. Frank

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Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Aug '12

20 Aug '12

What shall I tell Mr. Watson? Begin forwarded message: > From: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> > Date: August 19, 2012 10:25:07 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School > Reply-To: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> > > Dear Mr. Gmeindle, > > My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. > > My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? > > Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 > > Sincerely, > > Matthew Watson

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IMPORTANT: Domain change BikeBoard list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

Everyone, Good news! The domain name for the Bicycle Board email list is changing to bikemorgantown.com. This change will occur Friday morning between 12:00 a.m - 6:00 a.m. I will send another message to this list to alert you when the change is complete. Until Friday morning you may continue to send emails to bikeboard(a)cheat.org, but after the change you will need to send emails to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com . Again, bikeboard(a)cheat.org is changing to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com! Also, I am phasing out my freesource(a)cheat.org address. Please remove it from your address book and change it to Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> . Thanks! -Jonathan p.s. I count the word "change" 7 times in the body of this message. That's a lot of change. 8 times! :)

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IMPORTANT: Domain change implemented
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

The domain change has been implemented for this email list. To send email to the BikeBoard email list, you must now send it to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com . -Jonathan

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AASHTO webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Emily Vasile wants to share with the Bicycle Board an upcoming AASHTO webinar on August 22, 2 - 3 PM: http://www.planning.org/calendar/event.htm?EventID=21072 -Jonathan

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Fwd: Pedestrian & Cyclist-Motor Vehicle crashes, WV 2000-2006
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Some interesting stats: Mon County ranks 5th in the state in ped-MV crashes but 24th in bicycle-MV crashes. You can see and hear the presentation at the next Traffic Commission meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: August 8, 2012 3:04:12 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Courtney Pawlak <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Ron Bane <citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Pedestrian & Cyclist-Motor Vehicle crashes, WV 2000-2006 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > There was some interest expressed in the final product of Courtney Pawlak's MPH internship. Please find attached a PDF of the poster she presented re: statewide crash data and an excel table with county-specific rates of pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes, cyclist-motor vehicle crashes, and combined - all per 100,000 residents. > > Nugget: estimated $1.07 BILLION in costs related to ped/cyclist-vehicle crash injuries & fatalities in the 7 years of data statewide (~$150 million per year on average). > For data heads: statewide - roughly 20.6 crashes per 100,000 residents using a 5 year moving average from 2000-2005 (5.5 cyclist & 15.1 pedestrian) > For morbid types: there were 206 fatalities over the 7 years (~30 per year) > For senior citizens: 47 of the 206 fatalities were aged 60+ > For parents: 32 of the 206 fatalities were <16 years old > For Mon County residents: 5th highest ped-bike rate of 40.7 crashes per 100,000 residents (5.2 cyclist & 35.5 ped- per 100,000 residents) > > Courtney is preparing a final report that we anticipate sharing with the WV AARP for those with interest. > > Because the Pedestrian Safety Board will NOT likely meet in September (Bill & I will both be traveling), I have asked Courtney to present to the Traffic Commission directly and encourage our members to attend that meeting. We could fairly easily drill down to Morgantown specific numbers, including corridors, fatality rates, etc. > > Damien - please add a presentation by Courtney to the September TC agenda and confirm to all that the meeting will be 6:30 on Sept 5th in Council chambers. > Thank you, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Last night's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Bill Austin, Damien Davis, Nick Hein, Emily Vasil, Frank Gmeindl, Marilyn Newcome, Chet Parsons, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Derek Springston and Chip Wamsley arranged their day and managed their time yesterday to attend the Bicycle Board meeting which began at 6:30 pm. Several days prior to the meeting, Alice Vernon and Traci Liebig notified the chairman that they would not be attending. At 6:36 pm, I cancelled the meeting because we did not have a quorum, i.e. we had less than 50% of the voting members. 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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BB members ride
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Roy, At last night's TC meeting, I stated that most BB members don't ride bicycles. I was wrong. Of the current 13 active members, 11 ride regularly. At tonight's meeting, I will follow up on your suggestion that we all go for a ride together. Thanks. 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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News
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Last night, gunnar presented the unicycle report to City Council. They seemed to agree with it but because it hadn't been run by the Traffic Commission yet, they sent it back to the TC. Tonight I presented it to the TC and they voted to accept it and to recommend to City Council that they take no action on unicycles. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan requires quarterly progress reports. Since Council adopted the plan May 1, this first report is due today. At tonight's TC meeting, I reminded the TC of this and requested that the TC take appropriate action to get it. The TC chair, Roy Nutter agreed to write a message to the City Manager reminding him that the report is due. I also requested that the police include in the report the number of motorist-bicyclist rights and duties cards they've distributed to motorists and to bicyclists and why they gave them. The City Engineer's office (Damien) reported; 1. The Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane won't be installed until October at the earliest. 2. Two bicycle friendly community signs have been erected: one on Mon Blvd. by the Coliseum and one on South University Av. by Aldi's. He has 10 more signs. While we recommended 6 locations, the two signs erected are not at the exact locations that we recommended. WVDOH didn't like 3 of our locations and will not put signs there. 3. Walgreen's and WVDOH will install additional signs to keep motorists who are exiting Walgreen's onto Green Bag Rd. from running over bicyclists and pedestrians who are in the crosswalk on the Decker's Creek trail. See you tomorrow night. Please remember to come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. Frank P.S. Enforcement action #7 and Evaluation action #2 state: “Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations.”

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BB meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jul '12

29 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, For this Thursday's meeting, please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record names of members that say they'll help you. This will probably take up the whole meeting so I'm not sending the usual agenda. If we have time, here are some other things you might want to discuss: Bicycle Friendly Community road signs Grants for bicycle plan implementation Bicycle Plan annual review Bicyclist-Motorists rights and duties cards Unicycles The future of Positive Spin If you have any other items to discuss, please reply-all with them. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm in the Public Safety Center Conference Room. Frank Lead, follow or get out of the way - Thomas Paine

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Unicycles (was July Traffic Commission Meeting)
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

Roy, FYI, Terrence has forwarded the Bicycle Board Unicycle Committee's draft unicycle report to City Council and Council will discuss it at next Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. (See agenda at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/07-31-12_COW.pdf. The unicycle report is part of the agenda packet.) As you know, the Traffic Commission requested the Bicycle Board to review the unicycle issue and to provide recommendations to the Traffic Commission. Since the Bicycle Board has not met since May and the Traffic Commission did not meet in July while Terrence had promised Council in June that the Bicycle Board's recommendation would be presented at the July 31 COW, we are assuming (hoping) that the Bicycle Board and Traffic Commission would have approved the report as submitted to Terrence. Frank On Jun 29, 2012, at 7:40 PM, Roy Nutter wrote: > e-mail a DRAFT to the city manager. Explain that a final report will be submitted to the TC at its August meeting because of no meeting scheduled in July....Roy > > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> 6/29/2012 4:59 PM >>> > Roy, > > The City Manager promised City Council that at the July 31 COW meeting, the Bicycle Board would provide recommendations on the unicycle issue. (See http://www.morgantown.com/manager-weekly-newsletters/2012/06-08-12-City_Cou…) > > Since the Traffic Commission will not meet until August, how would you recommend we handle this? > > > 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 Jun 29, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > >> All, >> >> The July Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for the 4th is canceled. We will meeting again August 1st. Enjoy your holiday. >> >> 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 >> >> > > >

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Fwd: Fwd: Positive Spin
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> > Date: July 27, 2012 11:31:48 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin > > Sounds like a good idea to me. > Alice > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 5:09 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> A local bicyclist who wishes to remain anonymous observed to me that >> regarding Positive Spin, he thinks Mark Wise has someone who is willing to >> do bicycle mechanical work, but there still needs to be some administrative >> oversight of the PS center. He suggests that the Bicycle Board establish a >> committee of three persons to run the center, communicate with the public >> and BOPARC, supervise the work of the mechanic and have the center generally >> overseen as an education and resource center of the BB. Perhaps the >> committee of three could be non-BB members recruited for that purpose. >> Perhaps the BB could ask the city for an extra $5 grand to operate the >> structure and to pay the rent to BOPARC. He believes that BOPARC might >> support you on that. The “rent” is $200 a month. The rest of the cash could >> be used for operation expenses, education of school kids, etc. The Positive >> Spin has made unique significant contributions doing some bike education and >> bike distribution in the area, and it would be unfortunate to let its >> marketing and reputation for success completely die. Even if the PS center >> could just be open for sales and swaps on Saturday mornings but hold >> periodic classes and special events after school and on weekday evenings. >> Perhaps the BB could even install a black board and hold a couple of its >> meetings each year at the center. >> >> Frank >> >> >> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:33 PM, director wrote: >> >> Butch, Frank, Marc et al, >> Positive Spin has always netted some income at the end each year, primarily >> from the sale of recycled bikes. This is only because our overhead is quite >> low. I'll be happy to give a financial summary if interested parties can >> get together as group so I only have to do it once. This year, which is our >> best ever, we have grossed about $16000 up to now - as much as we have ever >> made in an entire year. I'm in the process of getting together monthly >> reports for this year but an average month has about $1000 expenses. We do >> a lot of unpaid activities like Toy Drive, Bikes for the World (overseas) >> that serve to clear out our otherwise unusable inventory. If you advertised >> through the Bike League or Alliance for Biking and Walking I'm sure you >> could find someone much better trained and experienced for the job. If they >> could add kids' "cycling skills" classes, mechanic training, camps, etc. >> they could bring in additional net income - probably enough to pay them a >> living wage. >> >> Currently I plan to close the doors Aug. 1 but if there is enough interest >> in keeping things going I'll hold off the fire sale until someone has been >> appointed to pay the bills. There are several volunteers who are not in >> this social circle who would like to continue volunteering in non-leadership >> roles. Jen Previll - data entry, showroom help. Ken Rice, Bill Jones - >> repair, freakbikes, showroom help. Joe Sallmen-repair, shop help. Danielle >> Williams and Derek Springston have expressed keen interest in keeping things >> going in some way. My suggestion to Marc was that the mission be scaled >> back from sustainable transportation to bike recycling/bike-ped education. >> This would drop the advocacy and infrastructure aspects, as well as >> transit/carpool travel modes. >> >> It's late and I'm tired, so that's all the coherent stuff I can contribute >> at the moment. I'm anxious to see new leadership emerge to continue filling >> this important niche of getting bikes that wouldn't get used otherwise to >> people who wouldn't be able to get one otherwise. And training them to use >> them safely and enjoyably. Thanks to all of you, for all you've done so far >> and for the kind words of grattitude. The best thanks, though, will be to >> see what I've started continue after I'm gone. >> Nick >> >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> >> Sent 7/16/2012 9:57:26 PM >> To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" >> <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin >> >> Was Nick able to derive any income at all from Positive Spin? If so perhaps >> it could be "sold" (I know it's a non-profit) to some like-minded individual >> and perhaps the BB could help BoParc advertise and interview candidates. >> With the right person and possibly help from the City and/or BoParc I would >> think the operation might continue almost as is while providing just enough >> income to support a "director" that would manage things and oversee whatever >> volunteers are manning the place now. Doubtful anyone will ever give quite >> as much as Nick but perhaps they could come close enough to keep Positive >> Spin spinning. >> Butch >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> >> Stephen G. Graber >> >> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >> >> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >> >> West Virginia University >> >> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >> >> phone: 304-293-2305 >> >> >> >> ------ _0 >> >> ------ _ \<,_ >> >> ---- (*)/ (*) >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of >> Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:35 PM >> To: Bicycle Board >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or >> recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. >> >> 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: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> >> Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT >> To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> >> Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have >> related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of >> Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive >> Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that >> Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this >> but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you >> have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation >> under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we >> cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin
by director 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Butch, Frank, Marc et al, Positive Spin has always netted some income at the end each year, primarily from the sale of recycled bikes. This is only because our overhead is quite low. I'll be happy to give a financial summary if interested parties can get together as group so I only have to do it once. This year, which is our best ever, we have grossed about $16000 up to now - as much as we have ever made in an entire year. I'm in the process of getting together monthly reports for this year but an average month has about $1000 expenses. We do a lot of unpaid activities like Toy Drive, Bikes for the World (overseas) that serve to clear out our otherwise unusable inventory. If you advertised through the Bike League or Alliance for Biking and Walking I'm sure you could find someone much better trained and experienced for the job. If they could add kids' "cycling skills" classes, mechanic training, camps, etc. they could bring in additional net income - probably enough to pay them a living wage. Currently I plan to close the doors Aug. 1 but if there is enough interest in keeping things going I'll hold off the fire sale until someone has been appointed to pay the bills. There are several volunteers who are not in this social circle who would like to continue volunteering in non-leadership roles. Jen Previll - data entry, showroom help. Ken Rice, Bill Jones - repair, freakbikes, showroom help. Joe Sallmen-repair, shop help. Danielle Williams and Derek Springston have expressed keen interest in keeping things going in some way. My suggestion to Marc was that the mission be scaled back from sustainable transportation to bike recycling/bike-ped education. This would drop the advocacy and infrastructure aspects, as well as transit/carpool travel modes. It's late and I'm tired, so that's all the coherent stuff I can contribute at the moment. I'm anxious to see new leadership emerge to continue filling this important niche of getting bikes that wouldn't get used otherwise to people who wouldn't be able to get one otherwise. And training them to use them safely and enjoyably. Thanks to all of you, for all you've done so far and for the kind words of grattitude. The best thanks, though, will be to see what I've started continue after I'm gone. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 7/16/2012 9:57:26 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin Was Nick able to derive any income at all from Positive Spin? If so perhaps it could be "sold" (I know it's a non-profit) to some like-minded individual and perhaps the BB could help BoParc advertise and interview candidates. With the right person and possibly help from the City and/or BoParc I would think the operation might continue almost as is while providing just enough income to support a "director" that would manage things and oversee whatever volunteers are manning the place now. Doubtful anyone will ever give quite as much as Nick but perhaps they could come close enough to keep Positive Spin spinning. Butch ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:35 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin Bicycle Board Members, Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. 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: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Could we do something like this?
by director 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

How about putting "Welcome to Bike Friendly Morgantown" on the old Whitetail rooftop sign?? http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/4-story-portland-mural-welcomes-you-america… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Damien, Please find the Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Could you please also arrange to have the appropriate individuals answer the following questions at the meeting? Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign, etc.? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? For signs that have been erected, please include location and if convenient, latitude and longitude in addition to roadway name and nearest crossroad. City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? 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 Jul 24, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Derek, Thanks for the feedback. Please see my responses in-line below. Frank On Jul 24, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Derek Springston wrote: > Frank, > For the question below about the BFC Signs, if we provided the recommended locations map, can we more specifically ask for what locations were installed. Will do although I won't be surprised if WVDOH didn't record lat long when they installed them. > > In the TC report, I glanced over it and it looked fine to me with these exceptions: > Can we format the table so it's all on one page? Thanks for prompting me to look at it again. Apparently, viewing it in Dropbox without downloading it somewhat corrupts it. I'll remind Damien to download it when he preps it for distribution to the TC. The table may still run over multiple pages though. > > The Cyclist Police Information Card might be a little better if we: > -included a qualifier about kids being allowed to ride on sidewalks > -use an effective white front headlight and red rear reflector.... (is the red rear reflector, just a reflector and not a light?) §17C-11-7. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles. (a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the department which shall be visible from all distances from fifty feet to three hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.) > - I realize this doesn't necessarily affect this email and that comments for this are waaaaay past due, but noticed it and thought I'd go ahead and put it on record even if it doesn't get added or changed later. This is also assuming they are valuable comments! :) Man, you're sure right there. We worked this over quite a bit on the BB to come to what we have and I don't want to change it now that the TC and CC have reviewed it. I know at least Councilman Wes Nugent wants to make some changes to it so I propose we go with the flow. (Actually, I have a problem with the card saying motorists must leave 3-feet when they pass. That's not the law in WV.) > > > That's all I saw... > ~Derek > > > On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please reply before noon tomorrow (Wednesday). > > Please find the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Let me know if you want any changes. > > When I submit the report to Damien, I plan to ask him to include in the TC agenda the following requests: > > Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign? > City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? (I thought this was going to be installed in July.) > City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? (I think they're up but I don't know how many or where.) > City Engineer: What are the status and plans Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? > City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? > > > 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: July 24, 2012 9:23:14 AM EDT >> To: Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Subject: August TC Meeting >> Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> All, >> >> Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. Thanks. >> >> 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 >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Fwd: August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply before noon tomorrow (Wednesday). Please find the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Let me know if you want any changes. When I submit the report to Damien, I plan to ask him to include in the TC agenda the following requests: Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? (I thought this was going to be installed in July.) City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? (I think they're up but I don't know how many or where.) City Engineer: What are the status and plans Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: July 24, 2012 9:23:14 AM EDT > To: Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: August TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Question about Bike Trails
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

Hi Matt, I don't think I'll be able to show you any intersections in Morgantown that are extraordinarily bicycle friendly. With our hilly terrain and no money, we've chosen to educate people to ride safely and confidently in the current situation and to educate public officials on cyclists' needs. This year, the League of American Bicyclists gave Morgantown bronze level recognition as a bicycle-friendly community primarily for our education program and secondarily for our planning. Most of the main streets in Morgantown are controlled by the state. For most of the years that LAB has been evaluating states for bicycle friendliness, WV has ranked 50. This year, it's 48. Getting the state to do anything primarily for cyclists is extremely difficult. I expect you're familiar with the 6 Es: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity that LAB uses to evaluate communities. We chose to start off emphasizing education because we felt we could realize the most benefit by educating cyclists how to ride safely and confidently given the present infrastructure. We also chose to emphasize education to help City and State officials to learn how to make our community more bicycle friendly. Those of us that teach believe that if cyclists operated their bicycles as vehicles and if both cyclists and motorists obeyed traffic rules some costly infrastructure "improvements" could be unnecessary. That said, we can't expect 5-14 year olds to be competent drivers and so we must identify reasonable solutions to protect them. Our community has chosen to bus them all and/or have adults drive them to school. Creating Safe Routes to Schools is one of the top priority projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council approved last May (attached). Many streets in Morgantown do not have sidewalks and so they also don't have crosswalks. We also have a Pedestrian Safety Board that has a prioritized plan for installing sidewalks and crosswalks as well as more multi-modal traffic control. However, whether children ride on sidewalks and in crosswalks or on the streets, their safety still depends on motorists paying attention, driving at appropriate speeds and not running them over: enforcement. Both local bicycling and pedestrian advocates face the same problem: a state that's motor-vehicle focused and a State and City that have little money. So far, nobody locally that I know has done a complete life-cycle economics study of bussing & driving children versus investing in infrastructure to enable them to walk or bike safely. Just getting started on that will take a major culture shift that we're just starting to talk about in our long range transportation planning (30 year horizon). Discussing such with you would probably be more pleasant on the trails but we could also discuss such on the roads accepting that we might have some distractions. Frank On Jul 17, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Matthew Boggs wrote: > Hi Frank, > > Thanks for the quick reply and great info!! We are excited to hear our road bikes should handle the nice rail trail system there. Can't wait to get pedaling there! > > We live in a town about half the size of Morgantown which is trying to take some steps to making the community more cycling friendly so we will be looking for ideas to take back home as well regarding making intersections safer for cyclists, especially children who elect to bike to school from nearby neighborhoods. Do you know of some good intersections in town we should check out for ideas to take back to our City Council? Possibly examples of signage, crosswalk markers, special stoplight programming, etc, with cyclists in mind. > > Thanks again! > > -matt > Rubber Side Down > > On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Matt! > > I ride 700x 23 GP 4000's on the crushed limestone sections of the rail trail with no problem. The Monongahela River Trail, Caperton Trail and Deckers Creek Trail as well as the trail all the way to Shinnston WV is fine for our tires. The crushed limestone is small and well-packed; a little slower rolling than asphalt and a bit dustier on dry days. Approximately 10 miles of the trail within the City are asphalt and several miles of the trail in and near Fairmont are asphalt. > > We also have great road rides around here that I'd be glad to show you. > > Other bike related items: > > Morgantown has 2 excellent bike shops: Wamsley Cycles, http://www.wamsleycycles.com/ located right on the trail and Pathfinder, http://www.pathfinderwv.com/ located right in the heart of downtown. > > The local bicycles clubs, Monongalia Bicycle Club and Country Roads cyclists have regularly scheduled rides. See the Monongalia Bicycle Club calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=64i6hoaouqrdmetaeu7o1en6a0@group.… and the Country Roads Cyclists' ride list at http://www.crcyclists.org/CurrentRideSch.html . > > Both clubs have Google groups that list races and impromptu rides. See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/monbikeclub for the Monongalia Bicycle Clubs group and https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/CRcyclists for the Country Roads Cyclists google group. The google groups sometimes have post ride reports that might provide you more specific insights into the rides. > > Morgantown offers some great eats for bicyclists including Terra Cafe, Black Bear Burritos, Chaan Thai, Mother India, Sargasso ($$), Kenyan Cafe, Puglioni's, Rio Grande, Mountain State Brewery, Morgantown Brewing Co. > > I'm copying this message to the monbikeclub and the CRC so members can share with you other opportunities of which they may know. > > 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 Jul 17, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Matthew Boggs wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> We will be coming to Morgantown for a biking vacation from Illinois in a few weeks. I see that Morgantown has a lot of constructed bike paths of which most is defined as "crushed limestone". We were planning to bring road bikes but were not sure how they would do on the crushed limestone part of the trail system. Currently have Conti 4000S 700x23 tires installed. >> >> Do you think using road tires on the crushed limestone part of the trails is a bad idea? Do you have any advice on how to make a road bike more suitable for the crushed limestone part of the trail system, if possible? >> >> PS> We are very excited about coming to bike in Morgantown. We have been looking at the bikemorgantown.com website and have been impressed with the momentum cycling has gotten in Morgantown. We will be in town August 9-12 and staying in the downtown area. Can you recommend any other bike related items special to Morgantown you feel we should checkout while in town? >> >> Thanks! >> >> -matt >> > >

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Fwd: Question about Bike Trails
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

Here's a thread I think you'll find interesting. A guy from Illinois contacted me through BikeMorgantown.com about bicycle-vacationing in Morgantown. He was attracted by the website and the work we've done. Now, he wants us to show him examples of intersections that we've made bicycle friendly safe routes to schools. Working on a reply... Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: July 17, 2012 2:09:50 PM EDT > To: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails > > Terrence, > > Ha! But then, he issued me this challenge. Not sure how to respond. While Safe Routes to School is our top priority, I wish I could show him some progress. > > Frank > >> From: Matthew Boggs <mistergadgett(a)gmail.com> >> Date: July 17, 2012 2:00:26 PM EDT >> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails >> >> Hi Frank, >> >> Thanks for the quick reply and great info!! We are excited to hear our road bikes should handle the nice rail trail system there. Can't wait to get pedaling there! >> >> We live in a town about half the size of Morgantown which is trying to take some steps to making the community more cycling friendly so we will be looking for ideas to take back home as well regarding making intersections safer for cyclists, especially children who elect to bike to school from nearby neighborhoods. Do you know of some good intersections in town we should check out for ideas to take back to our City Council? Possibly examples of signage, crosswalk markers, special stoplight programming, etc, with cyclists in mind. >> >> Thanks again! >> >> -matt >> Rubber Side Down > > Frank > > On Jul 17, 2012, at 1:52 PM, Terrence Moore wrote: > >> Cool! Thanks for sharing!! >> >> Terrence >> >> Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM >> City Manager >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street >> Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 >> PH: (304) 284-7405 >> CELL: (304)288-2770 >> Email: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 1:24:42 PM >> Subject: Fwd: Question about Bike Trails >> >> Jeff, >> >> >> BikeMorgantown.com seems to be an effective tourist outreach tool. It attracted Matt Boggs and his group from Illiinois. >> >> >> Frank >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> >> >> From: Frank Gmeindl < fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > >> >> Date: July 17, 2012 1:22:39 PM EDT >> >> To: Matthew Boggs < mistergadgett(a)gmail.com > >> >> Cc: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com , CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com >> >> Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails >> >> >> Hi Matt! >> >> >> I ride 700x 23 GP 4000's on the crushed limestone sections of the rail trail with no problem. The Monongahela River Trail, Caperton Trail and Deckers Creek Trail as well as the trail all the way to Shinnston WV is fine for our tires. The crushed limestone is small and well-packed; a little slower rolling than asphalt and a bit dustier on dry days. Approximately 10 miles of the trail within the City are asphalt and several miles of the trail in and near Fairmont are asphalt. >> >> >> We also have great road rides around here that I'd be glad to show you. >> >> >> Other bike related items: >> >> >> Morgantown has 2 excellent bike shops: Wamsley Cycles, http://www.wamsleycycles.com/ located right on the trail and Pathfinder, http://www.pathfinderwv.com/ located right in the heart of downtown. >> >> >> The local bicycles clubs, Monongalia Bicycle Club and Country Roads cyclists have regularly scheduled rides. See the Monongalia Bicycle Club calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=64i6hoaouqrdmetaeu7o1en6a0@group.… and the Country Roads Cyclists' ride list at http://www.crcyclists.org/CurrentRideSch.html . >> >> >> Both clubs have Google groups that list races and impromptu rides. See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/monbikeclub for the Monongalia Bicycle Clubs group and https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/CRcyclists for the Country Roads Cyclists google group. The google groups sometimes have post ride reports that might provide you more specific insights into the rides. >> >> >> Morgantown offers some great eats for bicyclists including Terra Cafe, Black Bear Burritos, Chaan Thai, Mother India, Sargasso ($$), Kenyan Cafe, Puglioni's, Rio Grande, Mountain State Brewery, Morgantown Brewing Co. >> >> >> I'm copying this message to the monbikeclub and the CRC so members can share with you other opportunities of which they may know. >> >> >> 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 Jul 17, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Matthew Boggs wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> We will be coming to Morgantown for a biking vacation from Illinois in a few weeks. I see that Morgantown has a lot of constructed bike paths of which most is defined as "crushed limestone". We were planning to bring road bikes but were not sure how they would do on the crushed limestone part of the trail system. Currently have Conti 4000S 700x23 tires installed. >> >> Do you think using road tires on the crushed limestone part of the trails is a bad idea? Do you have any advice on how to make a road bike more suitable for the crushed limestone part of the trail system, if possible? >> PS> We are very excited about coming to bike in Morgantown. We have been looking at the bikemorgantown.com website and have been impressed with the momentum cycling has gotten in Morgantown. We will be in town August 9-12 and staying in the downtown area. Can you recommend any other bike related items special to Morgantown you feel we should checkout while in town? >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> -matt >

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Re: [Bikeboard] City Council Information Newsletter
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

In 2007, the Bicycle Board recommended and the Traffic Commission approved putting Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs (see attached) on Spruce Street. The City budgeted for them. The WVDOH first approved our recommendations but then rescinded their approval when they realized that the shared lane markings and BMUFL signs weren't in the 2003 version of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices that they're using. We're still waiting for the WVDOH to adopt the 2009 MUTCD which has them. One reason (besides being afraid of motor traffic) that people bicycle on the sidewalks in Morgantown is the totally MV-centric traffic layout of downtown. Say you rode your bike to the Morgantown library and then decided you wanted to go to the Blue Moose, 2 blocks away for a coffee. You'd have to ride your bike 10 blocks, including a slight uphill from Fayette to Willey and perhaps wait for 7 red lights to get there if your drove your bicycle on the streets as a vehicle. I've heard that there has been some discussion about converting some downtown streets from one-way to two-way. The Bicycle Board hasn't been invited to these but would be happy to participate. For travel within downtown and from a mile or three into town, walking and bicycling are certainly the most appropriate transportation. Wouldn't it be nice if some of the people who control the infrastructure realized that? Frank On Jul 14, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: > One sentence of Chief Preston's email highlights the approach that we need to flip: "It would be much safer to remove/move the benches to someplace where they are not in close proximity to motor vehicles." > Why do we not "move the vehicles so they are not in close proximity to the benches (pedestrians)" by widening sidewalks & adding a green space buffer? > > *Spruce Street improvements are on our Pedestrian Safety Plan...many ped-vehicle crashes occur on Spruce. Frank, is Spruce on the Bicycle Board's Plan for improvement? > > Thus, Bill - why not use this to suggest that Spruce Street, a very common pedestrian arterial, is designed inapropriately. That is, rather than a 3 lane, high speed design, with EXTREMELY narrow sidewalks (esp on Library/Health Right side), it is my recommendation to have the City & DOH study reducing it to 2 lanes and widening the sidewalk...I'd suggest adding a bike lane, but my instinct is that a bike lane would not make riding any more safe...Frank, you know better than I. > > Thank you for looping me in. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 3:51 PM > Subject: Fwd: City Council Information Newsletter > > Hi Bill, > > I do not agree with removing the benches from Wall Street (Sadie Crow park) as described in the attached City Manager's weekly newsletter. > > We have too little public space for citizens to sit in downtown Morgantown. Citing the presence of motor vehicles is a weak argument since the only cars driving through Sadie Crow park are entering and leaving the parking lot behind the former Morgan's. If necessary, I would advocate for eliminating motor vehicles from Sadie Crow park. > > I recognize that the Sadie Crow park benches are predominantly occupied by people that may not appeal to the downtown merchants, i.e. people that probably don't spend much money downtown. Is poverty a reason to discriminate against them; to deny them a place to sit? Where will they go next? I would rather see the City recognize that we have such people and treat them with respect. The Public Safety Center parking garage is right across the street. Why not expand Sadie Crow park to encompass the lot behind Morgan's and provide sufficient space for all the non-motorized people that use that area. When will the City start to give equal respect to pedestrians as it does to motorists? > > Frank Gmeindl > 491 Wilson Av. > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: July 13, 2012 3:19:29 PM EDT >> To: cdale(a)mub.org, frank gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, afrizze1(a)mix.wvu.edu, wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com, wwetzel(a)wdtv.com, cfitzge4(a)mix.wvu.edu, akoscevi(a)mix.wvu.edu, john kirkhoff <john.kirkhoff(a)wvradio.com>, bmg532(a)comcast.net, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, kfreda(a)wboy.com, lisacarolmoore(a)frontier.com, jeffhhr(a)frontier.com, news(a)wdtv.com, krippin(a)wboy.com, btolle(a)wdtv.com, vsmith(a)ap.org, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fas4(a)labs.net, edelon(a)mix.wvu.edu, ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org, amarra(a)wdtv.com, dspencer36(a)comcast.net, emokay(a)mix.wvu.edu, aforgotch(a)wdtv.com, dt2078(a)aol.com, lcobb1(a)mix.wvu.edu, nelsonfrance27(a)gmail.com, emily vennare <emily.vennare(a)gmail.com>, lammer(a)mix.wvu.edu, jlemieux(a)mix.wvu.edu, aclay(a)wboy.com, lydia nuzum <lydia.nuzum(a)mail.wvu.edu>, pqueen(a)dominionpost.com, bchambers(a)herald-dispatch.com, smoniot(a)wboy.com, gpapandreas(a)gmail.com, teddy(a)dominionpost.com, bkatko(a)wdtv.com, Hgentile(a)jacksonkelly.com, lneff(a)wvradio.com, cshaner(a)dominionpost.com, danewsroom(a)mail.wvu.edu, shawn(a)wvradio.com, badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org, kmurray(a)wvradio.com, kplum(a)dominionpost.com, exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com, chofmann(a)mix.wvu.edu, capessos(a)mix.wvu.edu, darquilla(a)wboy.com, editor(a)dominionpost.com, Brent Burton <bburton(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Department Heads Group <departmenthead(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Subject: City Council Information Newsletter >> >> Attached is the weekly information newsletter. >> >> As Mr. Moore will be briefly away from Morgantown Thursday, July 19th and Friday, July 20th to tend to various family matters, please note that no information letter report will be issued next week. >> >> Carol Allen >> City Managers Office >> City of Morgantown > > > >

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Fwd: Positive Spin
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '12

16 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. 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: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> > Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org

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good article
by director 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Good morning, I came across this letter to the editor in an Arizona newspaper. It's in response to an angry, uninformed motorist (apparently) but I thought it was an excellent collection of points expressed very clearly and kindly without being condescending. http://www.ahwatukee.com/search/?t=article&q=bicyclists+do+have+rights Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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(no subject)
by Donald Dickerson 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

http://mucharadio.com/efkcnsd.html?anp=zggwkjz

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Bicycle Board's Unicycle recommendation
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Terrence, Please find attached, a draft Bicycle Board report on the issue of unicyclists riding on sidewalks. I am providing this to you so that you can decide whether it is suitable for presentation to the City Council Committee of the Whole on July 31 as you had promised Council members. The attached document is a draft because neither the Bicycle Board nor the Traffic Commission have reviewed and approved it. The Bicycle Board hasn't met since May and the Traffic Commission did not meet this month. The earliest either body will consider it is the first week of August. The Bicycle Board committee that worked on this issue is essentially recommending that the City forego additional ordinances or modifications to existing ordinances to address unicycles. The committee concluded that unicyclists on sidewalks present no more risk to business owners or pedestrians than runners and that existing ordinances that pertain to runners should probably apply to unicyclists. In my April 30 message to Carol Allen, I asked her what ordinances are pertinent to runners. I understand she passed that request on to the City Attorney but I have not heard from him. Please let me know how you want to proceed. If you would like to meet to discuss the attached, I will convoke the unicycle committee. 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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July BB Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Anyone got something for the agenda? Right now we are still somewhat hopeful for a write up from the Unicycle Committee that will be presented. Jonathan (who will not be present) has requested that Damien give us an update on the Deckers Creek trail crossing around the Greenbag area. Have not heard yay or nay on that. Any other items? Who is going to be there? Thanks for a reply and have a nice day further, gunnar.

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Benefits of cycling infographic
by Chet Parsons 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

I especially like the cost data comparisons. These could really be used well in discussions on funding priorities with WVDOH [image: Inline image 1]

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Cheat lake bridge
by Hein 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Good morning, It looks like the new bridge deck probably WILL be passable for bikes and pedestrians by the time the old bridge is torn down, this is from unofficial sources but make sense since the construction crews need access too. The state's official position is that it won't and they won't make other accommodation. When I asked if passage on I68 would be allowed they said definitely NOT. So I assume they expect bikers/peds to cross clandestinely on the new bridge, however it would have been nice to get an official statement about that since I will have to move if it's not the case. I also assume that the WVDOT doesn't want this information made public. If it gets blabbed too much, the construction company's insurance company might find out and make a fuss - leaving us only the interstate bridge. I'm moving away in Sept. but I would warn everyone that once the new bridge is open it will probably get as much traffic as the freeway and 857 won't be an inviting bike route. It certainly wasn't before the bridge was closed. I would suggest actively campaigning for a bike crossing to be put on I68 under the car deck, and a dedicated trail on the other side continuing beside the freeway to Sabraton to hook up with the Deckers creek trail. This would give a great through-route for bike commuters coming from the Lakeview side. I realize that I'm the probably the only one of those now, but if you ever expect that to be different, you'll have to make this change. It would also be attractive for through-touring cyclists, and would showcase bike transportation to motorists on the freeway. This could do a lot to present a bike-friendly image or our area, I've seen it happen in other areas where something similar was done. Have a great day, Nick

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Top recommendation for obesity: Improve community design
by Kevin Leyden 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Top recommendation for obesity: Improve community design BETTER! CITIES & TOWNS The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences recently published Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, a major study. The recommendations are wide ranging, but the top one focuses on the built environment. “Communities, organizations, community planners, and public health professionals should encourage physical activity by enhancing the physical and built environment, rethinking community design, and ensuring access to places for such activity.” One third of US adults are now obese, and more disturbingly, the prevalence of obesity among children has risen from 5 to 17 percent in the last 30 years. Estimated annual cost of obesity-related illness for 2000-2005 is $190.2 billion (in 2005 dollars), or nearly 21 percent of annual medical spending in the US. See the June BCT issue. GO TO WEBSITE/COMMENT Kevin M. Leyden, Ph.D. Director, Institute for Public Affairs Professor, Department of Political Science West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts & Sciences 301-B Woodburn Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6317 Phone: 304-293-5432 email: kleyden(a)wvu.edu

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Fw: Opinion letter (response to June 14th letter)
by Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Pedestrian advocates and colleagues on the bicycle board- The following is a letter I've composed in response to a June 14th letter to the editor I've pasted at the very bottom of this message...facts, not anecdotes should rule the day...I removed text from my letter about NJ residents not being allowed to pump their own gas or being required to turn right to go left ("jughandle" intersections). Too much haterade in recent DP letters unfortunately. Best to all, Christiaan Walk more, safely Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Christiaan Abildso, Chair Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm ----- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> >To: "opinion(a)dominionpost.com" <opinion(a)dominionpost.com> >Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:42 PM >Subject: Opinion letter (response to June 14th letter) > > > >Title: "Facts About Modern Roundabouts" >Unfortunately, a letter was published on June 14th that contained no evidence about modern roundabouts (or "circles" as the author called them), only second-hand anecdotes from an anonymous New Jersey resident. I suggest readers learn more facts about modern roundabouts at the Federal Highways Administration website: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/ before they accept the unsubstantiated claims of one person. > >Recent independent research findings about the safety, performance, and cost of roundabouts to consider: 1) they typically reduce the number of crashes at an intersection by roughly 35%; 2) they typically reduce injury crashes by about 75%; 3) they reduce traffic delays; and 4) they are less costly to maintain than intersections with traffic signals. (Source: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/fhwasa10006/ppt/) > >I'm glad the author of the letter mentioned pedestrians. Modern roundabouts can actually improve conditions for pedestrians in multiple ways. When compared to signalized intersections between two, 2-lane roads, the number of potential pedestrian-vehicle conflicts are reduced from 24 locations with the traffic signals to 8 locations with roundabouts. Roundabouts decrease vehicular approach speed, and provide a median to serve as refuge for pedestrians crossing the road. Even though the average speed for a road with a roundabout is lower, cars travel through the roundabouts faster because they don’t have to stop at red lights. > >One local example of how a roundabout would benefit our community would be in front of the Coliseum. The length of time you sit at the Patteson/Mon Boulevard intersection can be frustrating and many people have witnessed a collision at the right turn from Patteson onto Mon Blvd. If a roundabout were installed at that intersection it could reduce the number of traffic lanes on Mon Boulevard from 6 to 4, and there could be a dedicated right turn lane from Patteson to Mon Boulevard (eliminating the nearly daily crashes there). The roundabout could also eliminate the thousands of jaywalkers from the CAC to Coliseum by creating a median refuge at the approach (or an underpass as is done at Western Michigan University and Ohio University) to the roundabout with warning signals that would allow pedestrians to cross 2 lanes of traffic at a time rather than 6 or 7 as is the current situation. This roundabout could still easily accommodate large truck traffic, and football, basketball, and other event day traffic without a police officer (rather than the 2 or more currently required for basketball games). > >The author's fears are common in communities without roundabouts. In multiple studies resident acceptance of roundabouts is greatly improved after they are completed and users see the benefits. Get to know roundabouts - they could be good for all of us > >Christiaan Abildso >Morgantown >---------------------------- >TEXT FROM ORIGINAL 6/14 LETTER: > >Traffic circles bode ill for intersections > >I was talking with a neighbor who used to live in several counties of New Jersey where there were traffic circles. She said that there always were accidents and bottlenecks at the traffic circles, with traffic coming to an unintended complete stop, so the locals avoided them when possible. > >Three or four of those circles have been taken out, because they were absolutely hated. The worst one, in Summer Point, N.J., was just removed. Imagine our football traffic going through a traffic circle on W.Va. 705. The police won’t be able to direct traffic through it unless an officer is placed at each entry point — not an effective use of personnel. > >At a circle, it’s intended that everyone keeps moving, forcing you to pull out in front of cars already in the circle, whose drivers are looking across the circle for their exit, rather than for new arrivals. > >Depending on the relative caution or aggression of the two parties involved, one of them will slow down. Now you have an uncontrolled or freefor-all intersection, which is a worse condition than before the traffic “improvement.” > >Another point to consider: If the traffic is constantly moving how does a pedestrian cross at a traffic circle? We can’t even accommodate pedestrians at conventional intersections like Boyers Avenue and Monongahela Boulevard, Burroughs Street and Van Voorhis Road, or Pleasant Street and the Westover Bridge. > >The busiest and most dangerous intersection in town, University Avenue and Patteson Drive, doesn’t even have a street light. Apparently, God’s chosen people own cars. > >Something different isn’t always better. If traffic circles are superior, why don’t we have more of them? Have you even seen one? > >Although the traffic circle proponents insist on using a cutesy British term like “roundabout,” I think that travelers will make better time in getting to their proverbial point B by going on a “walkabout.” > >Now if they can just get across the streets ... > >Dave Ornick Morgantown

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bridge Issue
by BikeMorgantown 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Matt, Thanks for contacting us about this. We've given up on the issue. Last November, we got 125 signatures on a petition asking the WVDOT to keep the old bridge open to bicyclists. We sent it to Paul Mattox, Secretary of WVDOT with copies to Ray LaHood, WV Governor, County Commission President and MPO. We only got one response, from our MPO sympathizing. The new bridge will be done in a few months and I believe the state will just stall until then anyway. 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 Jun 20, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Matt Wempe wrote: > Hello, > > The League has been hearing some rumblings about a bridge project that may potentially cut off anything other than car access to Morgantown. I haven’t gotten the full story on this, but wanted to learn a bit more. Could someone give me a call to discuss this issue? > > Thanks, > Matt > > Matt Wempe > State & Local Advocacy Coordinator > League of American Bicyclists > matt(a)bikeleague.org > 202.822.1333 > 1612 K Street NW, Suite 510 > Washington, DC 20006 > www.bikeleague.org > > Have fun, make friends and win prizes: Sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Director of Positive Spin Resigning
by director 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Good morning, I have decided to accept a new position in Ashland OR and will be resigning as director of Positive Spin effective August 1. Positive Spin is seeking a new director, as well as board members and executive committee members to continue our service to the community. During the transition I will be available to train and orient new volunteers and staff, but someone else will have to take the lead as I will be busy with packing and moving. You can follow (or lead) developments on our Facebook page. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given, both to the organization and to the people we help. Sincerely, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Good bike accident analysis from Ontario CA Coroner
by director 19 Jun '12

19 Jun '12

For your reading enjoyment. http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/ontario-coroners-report-bike-safety-has-les… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp
by Gunnar Shogren 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

That is probably the steepest road in Morgantown and awfully narrow. Not all that long, but steep. So when would cyclists use it? Jones is 1-way, down, or is the end of Jones 2-way now w/ that big Apt complex and parking lot there? Just want to keep us from having an "oh-shit" moment... On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > I know that place and it is really steep, as steep as any place in town > and will be a challenge to build steps. A ramp would be great, still a > tough push up. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Sent 6/14/2012 2:48:08 PM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp > > Sorry, now photos are attached. > > > > > > > > Bike Board Members, > > What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to > push their bikes up? > > The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. > between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones > and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See > attached photo.) > > Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the > developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate > cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for > "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike > you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to > the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG<http://www.google.com/imgres?q=steps+with+bicycle+ramp&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1280…> and > a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle > can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both > sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the > ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from > attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the > steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul > themselves up as well as to stabilize them". > > Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search > results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. > If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. > > Frank > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Host Sue Hersman
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Sue Hersman of Dallas TX is looking for a woman or family to host her 1 or 2 nights, June 30 and July 1 while she's cycling around Morgantown. She contacted me because we are both members of WarmShowers.org. If you would consider hosting her, please contact her at suehersman(a)gmail.com. Following is her profile from WarmShowers and some excerpts from our e-mail dialog. Profile: "I have ridden the Southern Tier and half of the Northern tier, ND to ME, and am on a mission to ride at least 50 miles in all 50 states. I have four grown children, and an empty house. I do have a 2 cats and a dog; just wanted to warn you in case you have allergies. I am a non-smoker. Lots of privacy, if you want it. Private bedroom, private bathroom, pool, spa. Easy going. Can provide transportation if you need to get to the bike shop, (we have great bike shops around here) or airport. You must clean up after yourself....." Excerpts from e-mail dialog: "I am riding all 50 states; I have my final 16 to finish this summer. To finish these final 16 states, I am only riding 50 miles in each. I have done the southern tier, and half of the norhtern; those were supported rides. I am solo on this one.... As I have not been able to find SAG support, I am driving, then riding, usually loops or out and backs, then driving on to the next state. I want to ride the Decker Creek trail; my mother's family hails from Preston county, so this area holds a special meaning to me. (She was a Fairfax). My family is from Reedsville, and it looks like the old family farm is very close to the trail termination. I plan to do a bit of exploration of the area, visiting the farm, cemetery, etc. My great uncles owned the McVIckers drug store that once stood at 210 High St in Morgantown. It will be fun to visit the area. I plan to come in on June 30 after I ride VA. I would guess I would be there early evening. My plan is to perhaps ride with your bike group on Sunday morning. If we don't go 50 miles, no big deal; I'll just make up the mileage the next day. I am not as stuck on the 'data' as I used to be and have learned, (or am learning) to just enjoy the ride regardless of how it looks. (Dallas tends to be all about speed, and quite frankly, all I ever see on those rides is the wheel in front of me and the rider beside me. It's taken me some time to learn to just 'enjoy' the ride instead of always pushing) I don't expect someone to put me up for two nights--that is too much of an imposition. Staying with hosts, though, is what makes this trip so magnificent--it is the people! I am excited to visit Morgantown and the area. It's been a very long time since I was last there....40+ years...., and I am looking forward to exploring where my parents met and where my mother grew up." 4ank

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Sharrows article - is the use of them in Miami a cop-out?
by Chet Parsons 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Interesting points raised. Of course a lot of the nitty-gritty depends on how much political will there is to actually create change. Chet http://www.transitmiami.com/bicycles/miamis-sharrow-boom-needs-to-evolve-or…

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Steps with bike ramp
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Sorry, now photos are attached. Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp
by Chip Wamsley 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

I know that place and it is really steep, as steep as any place in town and will be a challenge to build steps. A ramp would be great, still a tough push up. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 6/14/2012 2:48:08 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp Sorry, now photos are attached. Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Steps with bike ramp
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank

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Bicycle Safety Cards
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Wes, At last night's Traffic Commission meeting, First Sargent McCabe reported that Morgantown Police are not distributing the bicycle safety cards (see attached) but are rather issuing warnings and citations. As I mentioned last night, the Bicycle Board discourages sidewalk bicycling but recognizes that most bicyclists as well as motorists do not recognize that bicyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists and are subject to the same duties. The Bicycle Board would like the police to encourage bicyclists to ride on the road and provide them information with which they can learn how to do so legally and safely. I would like to suggest that you and I meet with Terrence and Chief Preston to determine what it would take to get the police to distribute these cards. Attached are some talking points that Damien, on behalf of the Bicycle Board, discussed with Chief Preston last October 14. Perhaps we could begin our meeting reviewing these points. 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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Shift paradigm
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Please watch the narrated slideshow at https://vimeo.com/43603867. It explains how we managed to transform bicycling: the most efficient, healthful and safe mode of personal short-trip transportation into an activity most people are afraid to do. It also explains how to turn that around. I look forward to discussing your reactions. The slideshow is long: 36 minutes, however one person that I asked to review it said, “I thought I’d watch the first few minutes but watched it all because it’s so concise and lively”. 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] Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

I thought today's meeting was about access from Walgreen's directly to the trail. Had I known that you were going to discuss the trail crossing Green Bag Rd. (or is it Decker Creek Blvd.?) and exits and entrances from Walgreen's onto the roadway, I'd have been there. I call your attention to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that has been unanimously approved by Morgantown City Council: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx . Specifically, the Engineering section entitled Bike Paths says: "Crossings between trails and roadways can be more dangerous than crossings between roadways because trails crossings may not have good sight lines and may not have sufficient traffic control. To reduce crossing conflicts, the following measures should be considered · grade separated crossings; · signalized crossings · raised intersections; · cyclist activated crossing controls; · signage." Also, Engineering Action #20: "Take the lead and work with appropriate entities to improve alignment and sight lines at Deckers Creek trail crossings of Deckers Creek Blvd. and consider enhanced traffic control measures." The Bicycle Board has discussed the Decker Creek Trail crossing of Decker Creek Blvd. (Green Bag Rd.) and recommended removing the site line obstruction that Southern States currently presents and cyclist activated crossing controls. Were these discussed? What was the outcome? 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 Jun 12, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hi all, > This is what I had in mind. Let me know the time and place to approach the DOH with this idea. Though not sure this one actually has traffic stop when ped/cyclists are near. I would like a red light for traffic as an option. > <http://www.crossalert.com/oursystem.html> > > Also Plan A is much better than plan B. Please try hard for Plan A. And then when the time comes, we discuss adding this traffic cross alert. Thanks for including us at the table. Ella > > > > On Jun 12, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Trevor Lloyd wrote: > >> Not necessarily. It is a DOH road and signage must be approved through them. We will try and work Plan "A" first. >> >> From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> >> To: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:55:18 PM >> Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton >> >> Thanks. This will apply to Plan A, too. Correct? >> >> -Jonathan >> >> On 6/12/2012 2:27 PM, Trevor Lloyd wrote: >> > signage with strobe lights in order to demand attention. >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > *From: *"Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> >> > *To: *"Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> >> > *Cc: *"Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien >> > Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" >> > <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, >> > "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> >> > *Sent: *Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:57:30 PM >> > *Subject: *Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton >> > >> > Could someone re-clarify to me what we discussed concerning Plan B? >> > Thanks. >> > >> > -Jonathan >> > >> > On 6/6/2012 9:55 AM, Ella Belling wrote: >> > > Hi all, >> > > I have added me, Mark Wise, and Bill Austin to your email on this. >> > > Thank you for some time on this. I appreciate that there is increased >> > > sight line visibility but am most concerned about the plan for a >> > > Walgreens exit (right turn only) onto Greenbag Road. This is very >> > > close to the trail crossing and drivers will only be looking to left >> > > for oncoming traffic. >> > > >> > > I would like to make a plea for a pedestrian / bike crossing stop >> > > light at the trail, especially if this is to become a truck route in >> > > the future. We have thousands of trail users each year and this is >> > > one of our most popular areas. It is an important and well used >> > > crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. If it is a matter of cost, >> > > then I would like to open the door to partnering to fund it and will >> > > include MRTC as a possibility in that mix. Thanks, Ella >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > All: >> > > >> > > The meeting with the Walgreen's developer is tentatively scheduled for >> > > Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Engineering Conference Room >> > > at City Hall. We are awaiting confirmation from the developer. I >> > > will email the group to confirm the final date and time as soon as we >> > > hear back from the developer. >> > > >> > > Respectfully, >> > > >> > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP >> > > Director of Development Services >> > > 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 >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> >> >> > > 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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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '12

12 Jun '12

Bicycle Board Members, I only learned today that the Traffic Commission is meeting this Wednesday. Attached is the report that I will present. Please reply at your earliest convenience with your concurrence or suggested changes. (I think I might have omitted some plans for next 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

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Action: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking and Walking
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

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Westminster-Boulder Interactive Bike Map... thoughts?
by Derek Springston 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

To All BB Members, (Especially the Mapping Committee) Any comments thoughts on this map? http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20795484/u-s-36-group-develops-we… If you guys have any ideas or comments on future mapping, let me know. I think the map on our bikemorgantown.com website could take one, if not two steps forward in the near future. Perhaps we should get together to discuss sometime soon. I've been trying some new things with mapping at work, and I'm excited to share. Later, ~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: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 6, 2012 11:15:11 AM EDT > To: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Mark Wise <mwise(a)boparc.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Hough, Terry" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > All: > > Good morning. As it appears there have been additional invitations extended to this meeting by Christiaan Abildso and Frank Gmeindl, I want to be sure that all know that this meeting with Bob Abramovich, Walgreens developer, has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM in the Engineering Conference Room at City Hall. > > To restate my message that was included in my email yesterday morning to the smaller group, Damien Davis and I have a meeting at the Airport at 1:30 PM and we have other development matters that must be discussed with Mr. Abramovich while he is in town. Please plan to start our meeting promptly at 12:30 PM allowing for a fifteen to twenty minute discussion of the adjacent rail-trail crossing so that Staff can meet with Mr. Abramovich separately on other development matters. My apologies for having to limit our time devoted to the rail-trail. We are trying to coordinate a number of schedules and Mr. Abramovich's trip into Morgantown, but I am confident we can efficiently and effectively discuss the proposed improvements around the rail-trail crossing. > > 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 > > > From: "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> > To: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> > Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 9:55:10 AM > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Hi all, > I have added me, Mark Wise, and Bill Austin to your email on this. Thank you for some time on this. I appreciate that there is increased sight line visibility but am most concerned about the plan for a Walgreens exit (right turn only) onto Greenbag Road. This is very close to the trail crossing and drivers will only be looking to left for oncoming traffic. > > I would like to make a plea for a pedestrian / bike crossing stop light at the trail, especially if this is to become a truck route in the future. We have thousands of trail users each year and this is one of our most popular areas. It is an important and well used crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. If it is a matter of cost, then I would like to open the door to partnering to fund it and will include MRTC as a possibility in that mix. Thanks, 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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June Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

No agenda. Nothing too pressing. Many on vacation or unable to attend. Meeting is cancelled. Let's see if we can get something for the July meeting though for sure!

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 4, 2012 5:05:08 PM EDT > To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Trevor Loyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > All: > > The meeting with the Walgreen's developer is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Engineering Conference Room at City Hall. We are awaiting confirmation from the developer. I will email the group to confirm the final date and time as soon as we hear back from the developer. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > > > From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Trevor Loyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 11:59:35 PM > Subject: Re: Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Noon on the 12th works for me. Will this meeting be at the airport? > > -Jonathan >

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Fwd: Interesting Paper
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Perry Keller sent an interesting paper on classifying streets by the stress that cyclists experience on them and then assessing the inter connectivity of low stress streets. I think this is similar to our approach on the Morgantown bike route classification and supports our intent to improve inter connectivity by lowering stress level of high stress streets. I've only read the summary and hope we will all read the complete paper and discuss and apply its wisdom. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Date: June 1, 2012 2:03:53 PM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> > Subject: Interesting Paper > > Thought this might be an interesting read for you guys. > > http://transweb.sjsu.edu/project/1005.html > > Perry J. Keller > Statewide Planning > Program Planning and Administration Division > Building 5, 8th Floor > 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. > Charleston, WV 25305 > 304.558.9591 (o) > 304.558.3783 (f) >

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 1, 2012 2:25:11 PM EDT > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: christiaan abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Works for me. > > 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 > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "christiaan abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 2:12:01 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > We only have one agenda item right now on the Tech Review Team agenda but the agenda will not be "locked" until next Wednesday. > > How does noon on June 12th work for everyone? > > Christopher M. Fletcher > > Sent from Blackberry; please excuse typos. > > From: Trevor Lloyd [mailto:tlloyd@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 01:54 PM > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: christiaan abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > I figured as much, but how about 11:00? Whats on the agenda for Tech review? > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "christiaan abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 1:53:33 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > We have a Technical Review Team meeting at that time and an MPO Technical > Advisory Committee meeting at 1:30 PM that afternoon. > Christopher M. Fletcher > > Sent from Blackberry; please excuse typos. > > > From: Trevor Lloyd [mailto:tlloyd@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 01:46 PM > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Frank Gmeindl > <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > > Does 10:00 on the 12th work for everyone? > > > _____ > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" > <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 1:38:15 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > I am available anytime on the 7th. > > > > 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 > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" > <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" > <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 12:27:58 PM > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > > Gents: > > Good afternoon. We are working to schedule a meeting with the Walgreens > developer next Thursday, June 7th and would like to know if ya'll would be > available that day to review their site plan in relation to the rail-trail > crossing and discuss proposed grading and visibility improvements. We have > not finalized the date or time...just wanted to see if June 7th would work. > > The developer is traveling into to Morgantown, so we may challenged in > coordinating schedules. > > Thank you and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. > > 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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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 1, 2012 12:27:58 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Gents: > > Good afternoon. We are working to schedule a meeting with the Walgreens developer next Thursday, June 7th and would like to know if ya'll would be available that day to review their site plan in relation to the rail-trail crossing and discuss proposed grading and visibility improvements. We have not finalized the date or time...just wanted to see if June 7th would work. > > The developer is traveling into to Morgantown, so we may challenged in coordinating schedules. > > Thank you and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. > > 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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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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Fwd: Unicycle Ordinance
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 30, 2012 3:37:28 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance > > OK, I have passed all of this on to the City Attorney and he can respond if he chooses to do so, as these are not questions for me to answer. I don't think there are any ordinances that apply to runners, although I could be wrong.... I was just asked to find out what the status of the review was. You have answered that for now, so thank you! > > Carol > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Carol Allen" <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, "Colin Dierman" <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Danielle Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:56:27 PM > Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance > > Carol, > > The committee hasn't finished it's report yet. Perhaps they'll complete it in May. Then, the Bicycle Board must review and approve it. Sometimes that can be done via e-mail. Then, the Bicycle Board must present the recommendations to the Traffic Commission. If the Traffic Commission accepts the recommendations without changes, then the Traffic Commission may take them to the City Council. Following established procedures, I would estimate that the City Council will receive the recommendations by July at the earliest. > > Perhaps you can help me out on something. If a runner, or a runner pushing a baby carriage collides with a pedestrian on the sidewalk in the business district, what ordinance is pertinent? The reason I ask is that unicycles are quite different from skateboards. Unicycles only go as fast as the unicyclist can pedal. There are no gears so the only speed multiplier is the size of the tire and it doesn't provide much speed multiplication. Unlike skateboards, unicycles do not coast. Also, if a unicyclist gets separated from his or her unicycle (i.e. falls off) the unicycle comes to an immediate stop unlike a skateboard which usually continues to roll on without its skateboarder. Therefore, the reason I ask what ordinance(s) apply to runners is that a unicyclist is more like a runner than a skateboarder. (I'm copying the BB unicycle committee because they have struggled with this question.) > > Frank > On Apr 30, 2012, at 1:23 PM, Carol Allen wrote: > >> Frank, >> >> The intent of the ordinance is to prohibit unicycles on the sidewalk. The attorney(s) and various members of the PD are concerned that unicycles can be dangerous to pedestrians. Since we currently prohibit skateboarding on the sidewalks in the downtown business district and also bicycles (downtown and otherwise, if over a certain age), it would seem to be consistent to move forward with the unicycle ordinance. So I guess that is the "driver" prompting the attorney, because I think the PD has been asking......if all this makes sense. >> >> Any idea when the recommendation might be finalized? >> >> Thanks! >> >> Carol >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Carol Allen" <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Scott Ferris" <scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:03:35 PM >> Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance >> >> Carol, >> >> In response to direction from the Traffic Commission, the Bicycle Board has been reporting status of this activity to the Traffic Commission at the monthly Traffic Commission meeting. A committee was formed. It reviewed the draft ordinance. It reviewed other relevant city and state ordinances. It met with Chief Preston to identify the issues. It researched the subject including surveying unicyclists in other communities to learn how they address unicycling. It drafted a recommendation. It is still working on finalizing the recommendation. >> >> What is the driver prompting the attorney to say that we need to proceed with action on an ordinance? This morning, I learned that at least 4 people have fallen from their bicycles and been injured while trying to navigate the temporary gravel detour on the rail trail. After spending $130M tearing up the rail trail and after more than two years, much of which major sections of the trail has been closed, the job is still not done. Last week, I read in the Dominion Post that WVDOH will complete in 2 weeks and for $180K a repair job on Rt. 100 near the Osage turn-off that is very similar to the repair on the rail trail. There are approximately 4 unicyclists in Morgantown. An unicyclist-caused injury has never been reported. I don't see the urgency. >> >> >> 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 30, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Carol Allen wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, >>> >>> I believe that Terrence may have asked the Bicycle Board to review a proposed ordinance regarding unicycles on sidewalks. That was awhile ago, and we have not heard anything since. Do you have the ordinance and if so, did the Bike Board review it? Our attorney said we need to proceed with action on this ordinance. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Carol Allen >>> City Managers Office >>> City of Morgantown >> >

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Fwd: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 30, 2012 1:07:21 PM EDT > To: bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > 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 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Unicycle Ordinance
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Carol, In response to direction from the Traffic Commission, the Bicycle Board has been reporting status of this activity to the Traffic Commission at the monthly Traffic Commission meeting. A committee was formed. It reviewed the draft ordinance. It reviewed other relevant city and state ordinances. It met with Chief Preston to identify the issues. It researched the subject including surveying unicyclists in other communities to learn how they address unicycling. It drafted a recommendation. It is still working on finalizing the recommendation. What is the driver prompting the attorney to say that we need to proceed with action on an ordinance? This morning, I learned that at least 4 people have fallen from their bicycles and been injured while trying to navigate the temporary gravel detour on the rail trail. After spending $130M tearing up the rail trail and after more than two years, much of which major sections of the trail has been closed, the job is still not done. Last week, I read in the Dominion Post that WVDOH will complete in 2 weeks and for $180K a repair job on Rt. 100 near the Osage turn-off that is very similar to the repair on the rail trail. There are approximately 4 unicyclists in Morgantown. An unicyclist-caused injury has never been reported. I don't see the urgency. 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 30, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Carol Allen wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I believe that Terrence may have asked the Bicycle Board to review a proposed ordinance regarding unicycles on sidewalks. That was awhile ago, and we have not heard anything since. Do you have the ordinance and if so, did the Bike Board review it? Our attorney said we need to proceed with action on this ordinance. > > Thanks! > > Carol Allen > City Managers Office > City of Morgantown

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Response from Richard Warner, WVDOT. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Date: April 30, 2012 10:15:32 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Robinson, Bill C" <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Great news, Frank! Congratulations, and thanks for the note. It isn’t always easy to get recognition for bicycling efforts in West Virginia. I’ll be sure that Bill Robinson lets Becky Davison know; Becky is the former Safe Routes to School coordinator in this office and presently heads the Transportation Enhancement program. Your grant predated Becky’s TE responsibility but she’ll be glad to know about the award, as will the rest of the Grant Administration staff. Perry Keller is the current state bicycle/pedestrian coordinator and I’m sure he’s pleased as well. He’ll be in Morgantown soon for a public meeting on the statewide bike routing study. > > We’ll honor the May 14 announcement date. > > Richard > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:11 AM > To: Pennington, Robert > Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Robinson, Bill C; Radabaugh, Bryan L; Shoukry, Fouad N > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Rob, > > The message below informs Morgantown that the League of American Bicyclists recognizes Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. The message also requests withholding announcement until May 14 so I ask you to do so until Morgantown officially releases an announcement. > > I expect that LAB considered Morgantown's Effective Bicycling Education Program to be a major factor in deciding to give us the award. The Transportation Enhancement grant that you awarded Morgantown enabled us to develop and deliver that program. Please accept my personal gratitude for that. > > As you know, to be recognized as a BFC, a community must demonstrate achievement in all the E's: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. I'm also sending you this now to express my gratitude to you, Perry Keller, Richard Warner, Bill Robinson, Jim Hudson, Bryan Radabaugh, Fouad Shakry, Ray Lewis and other WVDOT employees whose names I am embarrassed to have forgotten for the cooperation and assistance we have received in striving for recognition in all the E's. > > As soon as we have an announcement crafted, I will send it to you. > > > 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: 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: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by director 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Good morning, Congratulations to everyone on the board who herded this application through the process, and to the people who are riding bikes more often - the most effective bike advocacy. I apologize for not being able to help in the application process, but for the upcoming task list I am available to help in whatever way you need. Thanks again. 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 4/28/2012 2:08:35 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award 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

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by director 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Good morning, I've got some exciting news that DOES NOT have to be kept secret, in fact I hope you'll blab this to everyone you know because this team of WVU engineering students deserve immediate and enthusiastic recognition for what they've done, which is this. In last week's American Society of Mechanical Engineers' (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) they competed with a trike of their own design and construction and finished 7th among 32 schools. How they did so well is impressive too, they focused on getting the basics - wheels, drivetrain, steering - working well. In the endurance event their vehicle kept running while faster and more exotic ones were breaking down and crashing. This was a major factor in their final score - which was determined by a combination of design, safety, practicality and speed criteria. I'm not sure if there's a place for things like this on BFC applications, but to everyone at the competition it put Morgantown on the map as a place for bicycling. There will be a team presentation tomorrow at the Engineering Campus. I'll post details on the Facebook page for Positive Spin when I get them. Thanks. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by bill austin 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Congratulations! A well deserved award. Please express my congratulations to everyone on the BB. -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 6:00:22 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] 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

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

FYI, here's a message I sent to Rob Pennington at WVDOT about Morgantown's Bicycle Friendly Community award. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 28, 2012 9:10:44 AM EDT > To: Rob Pennington <Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov> > Cc: Perry J Keller <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, Richard Warner <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, Bill C Robinson <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, Fouad N Shoukry <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Rob, > > The message below informs Morgantown that the League of American Bicyclists recognizes Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. The message also requests withholding announcement until May 14 so I ask you to do so until Morgantown officially releases an announcement. > > I expect that LAB considered Morgantown's Effective Bicycling Education Program to be a major factor in deciding to give us the award. The Transportation Enhancement grant that you awarded Morgantown enabled us to develop and deliver that program. Please accept my personal gratitude for that. > > As you know, to be recognized as a BFC, a community must demonstrate achievement in all the E's: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. I'm also sending you this now to express my gratitude to you, Perry Keller, Richard Warner, Bill Robinson, Jim Hudson, Bryan Radabaugh, Fouad Shakry, Ray Lewis and other WVDOT employees whose names I am embarrassed to have forgotten for the cooperation and assistance we have received in striving for recognition in all the E's. > > As soon as we have an announcement crafted, I will send it to you. > > > 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: 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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Fwd: Re: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chet Parsons 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Alice responded to me ;) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Alice Vernon" <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> Date: Apr 27, 2012 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Forgot to say great job Frank for keeping the Board on task with this! On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:32 PM, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Finally:) > Alice > > On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Awesome! >> >> On Apr 27, 2012 6:00 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chip Wamsley 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Great job, now lets all keep the momentum going! -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 6:00:22 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting
by dwilliams＠labyrinth.net 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Good Evening, I would like to discuss the Bike Month events, promotions, outcomes and other topics finalized at the Bike Month Event meeting on May 2. I would like to give a general update, potentially provide links to data and flyers, and for comments and additional participation and sponsorship. (15 min) And potentially discuss or mention to the members that the Bike Board should work in conjunction with the Pedestrian Safety Board to recommend 1 segment of road and 1 alternative segment to have a test study for video ped. and bicycle counts. (Bill may have already discussed this in my absence though. I will have to follow-up.) 2-3 minutes unless discussion If I can think of anything else, I will let you know. Thank you, Danielle Williams TDM Coordinator Morgantown MPO -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 9:06:59 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Decker's Creek Trail
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Have you seen the new left turn lane and intersection widening WVDOH is installing at the western crossing of the rail trail with Deckers Creek Blvd? On October 18, I copied you on a message to Chris Fletcher, Roy Nutter and Bill Austin suggesting that this was an opportunity to make that crossing safer for cyclists. Does it look safer to you? The subject of my October 18 message was Walgreen's new store that will replace Southern States. The salient point of my message was that this was an opportunity to improve the terrible sight line where the trail heading east crosses the road. On Dec. 26, a 10-year old bicyclist crossing there was hit by a pickup truck. Recently, I learned from WVDOH that they're considering transforming the signalized intersection there to a roundabout. Walgreen has asked Damien to recommend bike racks and they're considering making a direct connection from their business to the trail. Obviously, this is an opportunity for knowledgeable cyclists to get involved to improve the situation for cyclists or at least prevent increased endangerment. We already have recommendations in the Bicycle Plan for cyclist activated crossing signals and a raised intersection. (Wanna bet nobody thought of such at the other crossing?) Several Bicycle Board members have expressed interest in the rail trail there (don't make me name you;) NOW, WHO'S GOING TO REPRESENT THE BICYCLE BOARD IN THESE PROCEEDINGS? Please reply-to-all ASAP and contact Christiaan about the Thursday 4/19 meeting. 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: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: April 17, 2012 3:40:23 PM EDT > To: <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> > Cc: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Sam Zizzi" <Sam.Zizzi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Decker's Creek Trail > > Troops - > Let's go with a 2:30 meeting in my office on Thursday (the 19th). I'm in room 132 of the Coliseum. Enter at the Blue Gate, turn right, my office is the first door on the right. Ella - feel free to invite others. > It appears the agenda will include > 1) identifying how we can help the Walgreens development > 2) checking out the infrared sensors Christiaan has & if/where to use them > 3) discussing the project MRTC is planning w/the Nat'l RTC > 4) identifying potential supplementary research to incorporate in the MRTC project > 5) discussing next steps, including funding to pursue > > Sound about right? > See you all at 2:30 on Thursday. > Christiaan > > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Weight Management Research and Evaluation Coordinator > WVU Health Performance Services > 304.293.0860 > http://healthperformance.wordpress.com/

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Resolution to adopt Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please review and approve or comment on the attached resolution by Noon tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25. This morning, the City Manager's office asked me to draft a resolution that the City Council will use to adopt the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. They asked for it by the end of the day 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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Fwd: Reminder: Dr. Brann's students presenting to CC tomorrow (4/24)
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Dr. Maria Brann's Communications students have been researching ways to make Morgantown safer for pedestrians. They will present their findings and recommendations tonight at 7 pm in Council Chambers to the CC COW. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 23, 2012 9:32:29 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Reminder: Dr. Brann's students presenting to CC tomorrow (4/24) > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Dr. Brann's students will be presenting their research to city council at the committee of the whole meeting tomorrow (4/24) - they are first on the agenda for the meeting beginning at 7:00. They will also be discussing an ordinance establishing an Inclusive City Commission. Please consider attending to show support. > > Next week (May 1st) the Bicycle Board's plan will be discussed by City Council. Please consider attending to show solidarity with our friends on the bicycle board. > Best to all, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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May 1 Bike Plan Presentation to CC
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Terrence's weekly information letter to City Council dated April 20. In it, he highlights our plan and its upcoming presentation to City Council at its regular May 1 meeting. It was exciting to have BB members outnumber CC members at the last presentation. I hope we can repeat that at this meeting to show support for the plan as well as to help me remember what happens. 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: May 2nd Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the report that I propose to present to the Traffic Commission at it's May 2 meeting. Please respond with your concurrence or recommended changes by Tuesday, April 24. The TC didn't meet last month so the attached report contains much of the same info as the report that I proposed to present last month with some items updated. 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 23, 2012 2:59:57 PM EDT > To: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: May 2nd Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for May's Traffic Commission meeting by Wednesday April 25th so that I can prepare the agenda. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by director 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Perry, I'm writing again in regard to bike/pedestrian access at WV857 on the Ice's Ferry Bridge during construction of the replacement bridge. First I want to thank you for permitting cyclists to cross during the Winter while construction was stopped. I've used the bridge just about every day, and have seen other cyclists and pedestrians using it as well. However, as I understand that construction will begin again on May 1 I would like to know if I can count on continued access across the bridge after that time. I would also like to know that if you give that assurance, it won't be rescinded or blocked by someone else in the department - as has happened in the past. I am particularly concerned because in the last Dominion Post article about the bridge closure the person speaking on behalf of the department appeared to be unaware that anyone had requested access. I am concerned about this issue for myself, as I depend on this route to get to work and other activities in Morgantown every day. However, as a sustainable transportation advocate I am also concerned that bike/ped access to the bridge be maintained for everyone who needs it - as is required by law (unless a practical alternative route has been established). I have cc'ed this message to the Morgantown Bike Board as many of them also use this route regularly. Thank you. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Who wants to lend your ideas/expertise on bicycles and cycling to help the public library make a visual display on bicycles and cycling for May? We could at least provide them bumper stickers and police information cards. We could lend them the Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules banner if nobody's planning to use it for anything else. Perhaps the BikeMorgantown.com website including the Morgantown bike route, etc. could be worked into it as well. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Date: April 16, 2012 12:22:58 PM EDT > To: Sarah Grant <sarahbgrant(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "chip(a)walmsleycycles.com" <chip(a)walmsleycycles.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "fgmendl(a)frontier.net" <fgmendl(a)frontier.net> > Subject: RE: cycling > > SarahBeth, > > Always nice to bump into you. > > Thank you for promoting bicycling through the Library. There are two outstanding resources, who will be able to be much more helpful than I might. As you know, Chip Walmsley (296-CHIP) is a mountain of a man and a wonderful resource. Another person who is very qualified is my good friend Frank Gmeindl. Frank is the chair of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Both of these folks are copied on this communication. > > Be well. > > Bill > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine > One Medical Center Drive, Suite 3812E > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > Office Phone: 304-293-0763 > Cell Phone: 304-685-6740 > Fax: 304-293-6685 > > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > > Departmental webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed > Bill Reger-Nash webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed/wreger/index.asp > > Wheeling Walks > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Out the door for 30 or more! gn2001 > > > From: Sarah Grant [mailto:sarahbgrant@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 11:57 AM > To: Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: cycling > > Hello, Bill-- > > It was nice to run into you the other day. > > I'm writing to solicit some ideas/ expertise from you on the subject of bikes and cycling. I'm putting together a visual display on the subject for the public library for the month of May. I know that you know the owners of Wamsley, and my supervisor knows them as well, so I will be contacting them soon to see what information, materials, pamphlets, etc. they might have. I thought of you immediately, though, when I learned that this would be the theme of our display. I have a couple of ideas already, but I know that you are very knowledgeable about cycling, so I thought I'd ask you the favor: If you have a moment and something occurs to you that might be important to include on a display about bikes, could you drop me a line (no need to put an enormous amount of thought into this)? > Thanks in advance, if you can! In the meantime. . . .enjoy the lovely weather on your bike! > > Best, > > Sarah Beth

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Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Please remember to attend the meeting May 15 in Council Chambers 4-7 pm. and be prepared to show WVDOT good bike routes. I asked Perry Keller to give me a better version of the statewide bike route maps that they've already produced. In response, he sent me the attached cue sheet. Below is my response. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 18, 2012 9:09:35 AM EDT > To: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Re: maps > > Thanks, Perry! The cue sheet is much more informative. > > At first glance, I see a somewhat major error in it. The cue sheet says WV Bike Route 7 connects to "the Pennsylvania Bicycle Route "A" which appears to follow the Monongalia-Fayette Expressway." The PA A-Route is far from the Mon-Fayette expressway. The PA A-Route basically follows US 19 and is considerably west of the Mon-Fayette expressway. > > The WV Bike Route 7 is a good rail trail route but if is going to connect to PA, it shouldn't follow the Deckers Creek trail as described in the cue sheet. Just staying on the Monongahela River Trail takes you right into PA at Pt. Marion. From Pt. Marion, there are several alternative routes to the Great Allegheny Passage which goes to Pittsburgh or Washington, DC. > > The Morgantown area routes on the map at Potential connections to other States (http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid…) seem to be different than the routes on the cue sheet. To the extent that I can resolve it, the map correctly shows the PA A-Route and connection to the PA A-Route via WV 100 but that route is not on the cue sheet. Making WV 100 part of a bike route connection to the PA A-Route would provide a tremendous benefit to Morgantown area cyclists. It's the flattest road route out of Morgantown and connects to the PA A-Route (as well as the popular Rising Creek Bakery in Mt. Morris. Let's ride there next time you're in Morgantown!) > > No need to do anything about these points at this time. I'll reiterate them at the May 15 workshop in Morgantown and hopefully be able to offer some help on other parts of our great state. Correcting the error in the cue sheet might save some work though. > > I'm still wondering if those map files at http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid… could be made available in some more flexible format than PDF. > > Perry, thanks for everything you do to promote bicycling in WV. I recognize that it's like juggling lions and tigers and bears. > > Frank > > > > On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:39 AM, Keller, Perry J wrote: > >> See if this helps. >> >> From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] >> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:23 PM >> To: Keller, Perry J >> Subject: maps >> >> Hi Perry, >> >> I'm very excited about the workshops that WVDOT is conducting to define bike routes and connections to neighboring states. I will definitely attend at least the May 15 workshop in Morgantown. I see at http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid… that some work has already been done. Unfortunately, I can't tell from the pdf maps what roads the already recommended routes are on. Are those maps available in some other format, e.g. google maps that I could zoom in and see more detail; at least the route numbers? >> >> Best wishes, >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> <Previously Proposed WV Bike Routes.pdf> >

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Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. 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] Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

Derek, We just went down the list of recommendations and developed cost estimates. We didn't discriminate on the basis of affordability. The attendees at Terrence's meeting have already seen the priorities. Now, we're providing cost estimates. Frankly, I was hoping we could have rough order of magnitude cost estimates for all the projects but we did the best we could in the time we had. Anyway, when we get to widening University Ave. from Falling Run to Patteson, we'll recognize that it may cost millions and move on. An alternative could be to breakdown that project, e.g. into design and build and perhaps go for the design phase but that too will require somebody to do the design cost estimate. Frank On Apr 13, 2012, at 8:52 AM, Derek Springston wrote: > Frank, > I glanced at the cost estimates spreadsheet. I concur, but wonder if Priority 5, Engineering 14 will cause any headache/discussion since the city's column says 'millions'. I'd love to see that happen, too, but don't think 'millions' could be considered 'affordable'? Perhaps you guys can discuss it and decide what to do with that section. I'll concur with whatever you decide. Try to let me know what you decide on that one, but I don't necessarily have to know at this point. Also think that it will be a difficult sell to re-engineer that, although I'd love to see it happen and figure it's far better to ask than assume it can't be done. > Thanks for creating that and good luck on the 17th. > ~Derek > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. > > With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. > > > 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 > > > > -- > 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: Decker's Creek Trail
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

fyi: Walgreens, rail-trail Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 13, 2012 4:29:54 PM EDT > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Mark Wise <mwise(a)boparc.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Decker's Creek Trail > > Chris, > > Thanks for remember the Bicycle Board. I do not have any trail use data. Ella Belling, MRTC Chair or Christiaan Abildso, Pedestrian Safety Board Chair might. I copied them on this message. > > 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 13, 2012, at 4:26 PM, Christopher Fletcher wrote: > >> Gents: >> >> Good afternoon. Damien and I met with the developer for the Walgreens site in Sabraton this afternoon. They agreed to meet with representatives from the Bicycle Board, Pedestrian Safety Board, and BOPARC so they can show and discuss improvements they are planning for the general area of the Decker's Creek Trail crossing at Green Bag Road. Damien or I will let you know when that meeting is scheduled in the coming weeks. >> >> One question they asked was whether or not any data is available to illustrate the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic going through this area. The developer wants to demonstrate to Walgreens the significance and opportunity of potentially providing a connection from the development site to the trail. Do you have or know who may have this type of data or even trail utilization statistics? >> >> Thank you in advance for your assistance. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. >> >> 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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Fwd: Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 13, 2012 8:52:54 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Plan Budget > > Frank, > I glanced at the cost estimates spreadsheet. I concur, but wonder if Priority 5, Engineering 14 will cause any headache/discussion since the city's column says 'millions'. I'd love to see that happen, too, but don't think 'millions' could be considered 'affordable'? Perhaps you guys can discuss it and decide what to do with that section. I'll concur with whatever you decide. Try to let me know what you decide on that one, but I don't necessarily have to know at this point. Also think that it will be a difficult sell to re-engineer that, although I'd love to see it happen and figure it's far better to ask than assume it can't be done. > Thanks for creating that and good luck on the 17th. > ~Derek > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. > > With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. > > > 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 > > > > -- > 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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bikeboard@cheat.org addition
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by April 17 with your concurrence to add Eric Henrickson [mailto:moxiemeister@hotmail.com] to bikeboard(a)cheat.org or your objection to doing so. See explanation below. 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: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 10, 2012 9:56:43 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Route 705, Morgantown > > Frank, > A good friend of mine and frequent road cyclist, Eric has been concerned and taking some action over the last few years concerning Rt. 705's lack of being bicycle friendly. After seeing his email and being impressed that he's being proactive, I've discussed with him about attending the Bike Board meetings, being copied on one of our lists so he's more aware of what we're working on, and eventually considering becoming a member of the Bike Board. I told him that the current bike plan does have recommendations to include Bike Lanes on 705 and Mon Blvd, with several other improvements around town. Eric is an intelligent, motivated, and fun person who I'd love to see involved with more of our decision-making, if he chooses, and I wanted to try to minimize multiple different emails/proposals/requests to the WVDOH on our individual views. We obviously don't all think the same and often with cycling there are many options. I just thought it would be great to have our discussions here locally, come to consensus, and make sure we're not presenting too many differing opinions at the state level to minimize confusion. On the other hand, do you think the DOH handles this well and can differentiate and organize between citizen, Bike Board, or Traffic Commission recommendations and decide what's best for Morgantown? > > Let me know if I should or could: > include him on our Bike Board email list > Different email list? > Present him with a link for the Bicycle Plan > Consider him for a Bike Board position (if there are any open soon) > Other ideas? > Thanks, > ~Derek

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Free cycling-skills classes in LA, Free peer-to-peer bike rental using social networks
by director 09 Apr '12

09 Apr '12

A couple of interesting links from this morning's news. Free cycling-skills classes in LA http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/homepage/classes-make-bicycling-in-los-a… http://sustainablestreets.org/education/ http://beverlyhills.patch.com/articles/without-a-car-in-the-world Free peer-to-peer bike rental with spinlister http://mashable.com/2012/04/02/spinlister-bike-rentals-in-ny-sf/ Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement
by director 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Frank, Sorry to be a pest, but the announcement/attachment didn't make it through. Would it be possible to send the text of the announcement in an email? Is there another place I could get it from? I didn't see anything about the meetings in a quick web search, other than generalities. Thanks, 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 4/3/2012 3:29:41 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement Here's an opportunity to tell the State where to designate bicycle routes. Begin forwarded message: From: "Slack, Alanna J" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov> Date: April 3, 2012 1:03:18 PM EDT To: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <staffordwo(a)cdmsmith.com>, <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com>, <rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com> Cc: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, <bphipps(a)belomar.org>, <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org>, Randy Durst <randy.durst(a)movrc.org>, <ssalameh(a)ntelos.net>, <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, <rgordon(a)washco-md.net> Subject: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement Please find attached the Public Meeting Announcement for the WVDOH’s Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan. Public Meetings will be held at the following locations: Wheeling, WV Morgantown, WV Ranson, WV Elkins, WV Lewisburg, WV Parkersburg, WV Charleston, WV Huntington, WV We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this announcement on to individuals in your bicycle community. We look forward to seeing you. Thanks Alanna J. Slack, PE West Virginia Department of Transportation - Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 624 Depot Street Parkersburg, WV 26101-5127 (304)420-4629 (Parkersburg - District 3) Direct Line (304)420-4595 (Parkersburg - District 3) Main Line (304)558-9245 (Charleston - Building 5) (304)420-4716 (fax) Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 5, 2012 10:39:12 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Sypolt, Bethany" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jim Manilla <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, we will get this ready for the first meeting in May. Thank you. > > Linda Little > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > cityclerk(a)morgantown.com > *please note beginning in March 2012 my new e-mail will be llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 10:36:16 AM > Subject: Bike Month Proclamation > > Hi Linda, > > Attached, please find a draft proclamation that the Bicycle Board would like the Mayor to proclaim no later than May 1. The proclamation is of May as Morgantown Bike Month. > > In each of the last 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. This year, it is even more appropriate than in past years because Morgantown has made such great strides in becoming a bicycle friendly community and has some substantive plans for continuing to move vigorously forward. > > As in the past years, we would appreciate your putting the attached into the appropriate format for a proclamation. > > We are copying Mayor Manilla on this message to ask his concurrence on the proclamation and his commitment to present it at the earliest convenient City Council meeting. > > > 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 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Hi Linda, Attached, please find a draft proclamation that the Bicycle Board would like the Mayor to proclaim no later than May 1. The proclamation is of May as Morgantown Bike Month. In each of the last 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. This year, it is even more appropriate than in past years because Morgantown has made such great strides in becoming a bicycle friendly community and has some substantive plans for continuing to move vigorously forward. As in the past years, we would appreciate your putting the attached into the appropriate format for a proclamation. We are copying Mayor Manilla on this message to ask his concurrence on the proclamation and his commitment to present it at the earliest convenient City Council meeting. 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: PBIC News: Free Webinar on US Bike Sharing Programs
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 4, 2012 8:28:41 PM EDT > To: Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fw: PBIC News: Free Webinar on US Bike Sharing Programs > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > FYI... > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: PBIC News <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 2:19 PM > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on US Bike Sharing Programs > > > April 3, 2012 > > PBIC Announces Free Webinar on Bike Sharing Programs in the U.S. > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation > Thursday, April 26, 2012 > 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. EDT > To register for the webinar, visit http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/b71e6789b5/3dca12abfc/5cbff9f6…. > Since 2008, more than 20 jurisdictions have been able to implement bike sharing in their communities. As bike sharing continues to gain popularity throughout the US, guidance on how to plan and implement is necessary to achieve a successful program. > This webinar will share highlights from a national study of existing bike share programs in large and small communities across the US- providing an overview of important considerations such as: > Operating costs; > Varying business models; > And metrics of success > The presenters also will explain different funding sources used to implement bike share programs, with a focus on federal discretionary and non-discretionary programs and associated eligibility requirements. To complement the findings of this research, Nicole Freedman with the city of Boston and Julia Diana with the city of San Antonio will share insights and lessons learned from starting bike sharing programs in their respective jurisdictions. They will also describe the planning and procurement process, as well as successes unexpected challenges encountered along the way. > Presenters for this session include: > Nicole Freedman, Director of Bicycle Programs for the city of Boston > Julia Diana, manager of the San Antonio Bikes Program > R.J. Eldridge, Director of Planning for Toole Design Group > Mauricio Hernandez, Transportation Planner with Toole Design Group > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. Content from the PBIC Livable Communities Webinar series is drawn from the PBIC’s in-person trainings focused on pedestrian safety and creating livable communities. The trainings provide in-depth technical assistance, allow hands-on work with the experts, and generate detailed action plans. Complete information on these trainings can be found on the PBIC training Web site at www.walkinginfo.org/training. > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > >

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SRTS Bike Brigade Seminar now online!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

The "Building a SRTS Bike Brigade: Tips on Getting Started and Spreading the Success" webinar from Safe Routes to School that was held March 13 is now available as a download at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/bbrigade . They have flowplayer, but I have to download the video at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/sites/default/files/webinar/SRTSMarch2012_0.m… in order to watch it. It's about 283 MB in size. I highly recommend this webinar! -Jonathan

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by director 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Good morning, Did anyone listen to the League's Bike Month web meeting last nite? Couldn't find a mention of a recording on the website, anyone know if there will be one? Thanks, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, For at least the past 3 years, the Bicycle Board has arranged for the Mayor to proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown. Attached is last year's proclamation. Since we are not meeting this month, are we going to drop the proclamation? If not, I think this is an opportunity to have the Mayor publicize the things that we are going to do for bike month. I thinking we could add them to the Whereas clauses. PLEASE ADVISE. e.g. what are we actually doing for 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Thanks, Traci. Please see attached revision. Frank On Apr 4, 2012, at 7:49 AM, Traci Liebig wrote: > Chang eht word 'sustainable' to 'alternative' > > >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> 4/3/2012 9:46 PM >>> > Thanks, Traci. How should I change the proclamation? > > Frank > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 5:27 PM, Traci Liebig wrote: > >> Hi Frank, >> >> One clarification, the WVU day in April is part of an Earth Week schedule that hasn't yet been publicly released and is dubbed 'Alternative Transportation Day.' >> >> Thanks! >> >> Traci >> >> >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> 4/3/2012 5:02 PM >>> >> Thanks to Danielle and Butch for stepping up to make something happen. >> >> Please find attached draft proclamation. With BB concurrence, I will send this to the Mayor unless you provide recommendations for its improvement. >> >> Frank >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Fwd: Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Damien, Chip, When can you meet to develop a budget for the bicycle plan? Say, 2 hours. It has to be before 4/17 because Damien, I and others are scheduled to meet with Terrence to present the budget recommendations. BTW, the Bicycle Plan is not on tonight's City Council agenda as the CC members requested at last week's COW meeting. Terrence decided to wait until we have some budget estimates for an affordable set of priority projects. Since only Chip replied to my March 8, 2012 message Subject: Fwd: Budget asking, "PLEASE REPLY IF YOU WILL HELP DEVELOP THESE RECOMMENDATIONS." I guess once again, we're the stuckees. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: March 8, 2012 6:01:35 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Budget > > Frank, > > I can help with budget recommendations. The $164 (parking) might be needed for locker signage. Let me know when you want to get togethet. > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 3/8/2012 4:30:10 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Budget > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Currently, we're scheduled to present the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to the City Council at its March 27 Committee of the Whole meeting. The conclusion of our presentation is a recommendation that they direct the City Manager to implement the plan. > > Tuesday, Damien and I met with Terrence and J.R. Sabatelli (City Finance Director) to discuss budget. Assuming that the CC directs Terrence to implement the Bicycle Plan, Terrence said there may be opportunity in the mid-year budget adjustment to add to the current capital escrow budget for bicycle projects. This will probably be less than a few tens of thousands of dollars but we need to provide a prioritized set of recommendations, hopefully from our plan. PLEASE REPLY IF YOU WILL HELP DEVELOP THESE RECOMMENDATIONS. > > Terrence has scheduled a follow-up meeting April 7, 4:00-4:30 pm with me, Terrence, Terry Hough and Bill Austin so waiting until our April 5 BB meeting is too late. > > Currently, the 2012-2013 Capital Escrow budget includes $12.5K for the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane; $164 for bicycle parking and $960 for education. We also need to recommend what to do with the $164 and $960. We have latitude. > > > 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: February 29, 2012 10:30:01 AM EST >> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Fwd: Budget >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> I don't really understand how the City's budgeting process works but it might help if you encouraged your councilor to support our request rather than the proposed budget. Specifically, the proposed budget does not include Shared Lane Markings ($35K) or Bike Route signs ($10K) that we requested. >> >> Four years ago, we had $35K in the budget for Shared Lane Markings that got reassigned in subsequent years because the City and State sat on their hands. >> >> The proposed budget for education ($960) and parking ($164) is just carryover from prior years. >> >> The only new money is the $12.5K for " Bike Lanes". That's probably the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane and would be the 50% cost share in a deal Terrence made with WVDOH to fund the other half. (We also submitted to Bikes Belong a grant for $10K to make up part of the $12.5K but we can't count that until we get the grant.) >> >> If we get the Bikes Belong grant, the City will only be spending $2.5K for bicycling of FY2013 money. >> >> Frank >> >> "For the equivalent cost of a single mile of freeway, we have a bike infrastructure" - John Adams, Mayor, Portland OR >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> Date: February 28, 2012 11:15:06 AM EST >>> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>> Subject: Budget >>> >>> Bicycle Board Members, >>> >>> If you're interested, the attached file compares a request that I gave Terrence and what was proposed to City Council. >>> >>> Frank > >> > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Here's an opportunity to tell the State where to designate bicycle routes. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Slack, Alanna J" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov> > Date: April 3, 2012 1:03:18 PM EDT > To: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <staffordwo(a)cdmsmith.com>, <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com>, <rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com> > Cc: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, <bphipps(a)belomar.org>, <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org>, Randy Durst <randy.durst(a)movrc.org>, <ssalameh(a)ntelos.net>, <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, <rgordon(a)washco-md.net> > Subject: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement > > Please find attached the Public Meeting Announcement for the WVDOH’s Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan. > > Public Meetings will be held at the following locations: > Wheeling, WV > Morgantown, WV > Ranson, WV > Elkins, WV > Lewisburg, WV > Parkersburg, WV > Charleston, WV > Huntington, WV > > We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this announcement on to individuals in your bicycle community. > > We look forward to seeing you. > > Thanks > > Alanna J. Slack, PE > > West Virginia Department of Transportation - Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > 624 Depot Street > Parkersburg, WV 26101-5127 > > (304)420-4629 (Parkersburg - District 3) Direct Line > (304)420-4595 (Parkersburg - District 3) Main Line > (304)558-9245 (Charleston - Building 5) > > (304)420-4716 (fax) > > Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov > > >

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Fwd: Saris Poster Contest-West Virginia State Winners and National Level Voting Information
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 2, 2012 9:57:46 PM EDT > To: mpurkey(a)access.k12.wv.us, mweikle(a)access.k12.wv.us, dchapman(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, director <director(a)positivespin.org>, dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com, blchbrown(a)yahoo.com, ryan.c.burns(a)wv.gov, frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, klconrad(a)access.k12.wv.us, smillirones(a)access.k12.wv.us, ddlonganacre(a)yahoo.com, hgorby(a)access.k12.wv.us, Kathy Vallance <kathyvallance(a)gmail.com>, Grace Gooding <grace25701(a)yahoo.com>, Teresa Blake <tblake(a)access.k12.wv.us> > Subject: Saris Poster Contest-West Virginia State Winners and National Level Voting Information > > Thank you for assisting me with spreading the word about the poster contest at the state and local levels. I was very excited to receive entries from 10 different schools state wide. Below are the three place winners for the state of WV with an attachment of the first place poster (not a great photo, the original watercolor is most impressive). > > Heather Fortune at Saris will be in touch, by mail, with each winner at the end of April about their prizes. > > In the mean time, please celebrate with me, as this was West Virginia's first year of competition! > > The first place poster is now in the running for a national award. Please spread the word that national Saris voting is currently in session, and closes Friday April 6 at noon. Go to this link: http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/poster-contest.html One vote per email. You may vote for your favorite, but I think you will find #9 to be the WV entry, and it is a lovely representation of cycling along the New River Gorge Bridge. > > I can be reached by phone for the remainder of the week, 304-526-3357, but not available by email (my apologies). > > First Place: > Kelly Longanacre at Kenna Elementary > > Second Place: > McKenna Stavely at Tomahawk Intermediate School > > Third Place: > Samuel Ferris at Lenore K-8 > > All the entries were a great representation of the student body with in West Virginia. It has been a pleasures to coordinate this contest for the state. > > Please feel welcome and encouraged to send out school, administration press releases about your local winners or national voting. If you need any assistance with this, I am happy to help. > > -- > Stacy Bisker > A Simple Six >

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by director 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Good evening, We can learn from the past, at least from cities that have already become more bike-friendly. This is a video I came across when I should have been doing more important stuff. What we can learn from this is what's funny about the conflict between cyclists and motorists. Almost Live! 1991 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaygzvNMOCo Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Bicyclists get riding space under new Pa. law
by Christiaan Abildso 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/bicyclists-get-riding-space-under-new-p… PITTSBURGH (AP) — A new state law that took effect Monday requires motorists to give bicyclists at least four feet of buffer space when they pass. If they can't do so safely, they must wait. The law also allows drivers on two-lane roads to cross the center line when they pass a bicycle if there is no oncoming traffic. Gov. Tom Corbett signed the law in February. Violations are summary offenses that carry a $25 fine. Pennsylvania is the 19th state to enact such a law.

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Behind the Big Wheels -- Bike/Pedestrian/Truck-Bus Safety Demo
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

With truck issues back in the public mind again, I was wondering whether this would be a good opportunity to organize an event similar to what was held in Minneapolis? *Behind the Big Wheels* During the 2011 Fall Bike Walk Week, the Public Works Department partnered with the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools, Metro Transit and the Minnesota Trucking Association to hold the first-ever Behind the Big Wheels safety event. The event was an opportunity for bicyclists and pedestrians to get behind the wheel of a full-sized semi truck, a Metro Transit bus and a school bus to better understand the visibility and blind spot difficulties that large vehicles frequently have. Public Works also created an educational brochure for drivers and bicyclists on this issue and created a presentation for drivers of commercial vehicles. This event was created in response to several fatal bicycle crashes in recent years involving large commercial vehicles making turns. The Bicycle Advisory Committee is interested in making Behind the Big Wheels a regular event and moving it around the city for more residents to see. -Jonathan

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"National Walk to Work" day this Friday
by director 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Good morning, I had gotten some incorrect info that today was "Walk to Work" day, it's actually this Friday. Walked in to Sabraton from Lakeview (8 mi) anyway, and I'm glad I did. Great day for it. (see photo) Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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April BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Mar '12

30 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on attending, I will cancel the meeting. Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able to meet at 6. Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following is the number of participants that didn't show: 2011: 7 2010: 8 2009: 6 2008: 7 Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and had a meeting. Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the following: Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day Next steps with the Bicycle Plan Grant application writing, especially for SRTS Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors Bike route map maintenance Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission Eat treats that Walker will bring What do you want to do at our next meeting? 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] Bicycle lockers at new CPASS building
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Mar '12

30 Mar '12

Please see, http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2012/03/morgantown-provides-bike… about Morgantown's first bicycle lockers. The vendor is CycleSafe, http://www.cycle-safe.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 Mar 30, 2012, at 1:37 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: > Thank you Hugh. > That is great information, and great progress all around campus! > I would be happy to assist with the administrative side of the locker program as much as possible - and may be able to rope in a couple of facility as well. I think a few of us would also be happy to work with the design team if appropriate, to provide feedback from a user's perspective. > I appreciate your continued work in promoting and supporting active transportation. > See you on the PRT! > Christiaan > > >>> On 3/30/2012 at 1:33 PM, <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > Christiaan > > Please let me know what we can do to assist Dean Housner in the promotion of the bicycle parking. I think there is a belief at this time that additional interior parking or secured parking for bicycles should be a part of the project. I believe that additional conventional outdoor bicycle parking for the CPASS / Student Health can be easily added should the demand exceed the number of spaces available. > > I was in Columbus, OH on Tuesday and Wednesday and did get to see some covered parking that the Campus Partners organization (similar to Sunnyside Up) installed along the commercial district adjacent to the campus. Very nice but on campus we would need to deal with aesthetic considerations to the campus architecture. > > Additionally, we are in the process of reviewing bicycle parking on the downtown campus and adding some more parking downtown. We will be adding about 40 new outside parking "loops" downtown to accommodate the expressed needs. However, the internal committee dealing with bicycle and pedestrian improvements has made the decision to not do any extensive improvements on the Evansdale campus until the construction flushes out a little better. Finally, having dealt with the administration of secured bicycle locker parking, it is an administrative nightmare on leasing and access. Who is administering the locker program needs to identified early so that there is a clear understanding on how it managed. > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) > > > > >>> Christiaan Abildso 3/26/2012 11:48 AM >>> > Hugh & Clem - > I hope you're both doing well. I've engaged Lynn Housner, our Associate Dean, in discussions in the hope of having secure, long-term bicycle parking installed at the new CPASS building. I understand the plans currently only provide for one rack for a building that will be home to hundreds, even thousands of students, staff, and faculty daily. One rack will be insufficient, short-term, not secure, and not sheltered from the weather. I have asked that Dr. Housner look to include a bike locker or gated, covered bike rack for those of us that commute by bike frequently (and have multiple hundreds or thousands of dollars in our bikes). Most of us currently bring our bikes into our offices, which will no longer be an option in the new building - not that it's currently even an encouraged practice in the Coliseum. > > Let's please work together to support sustainable, healthy, physically active transportation for the new building for a college of physical activity (ironic, indeed). > > Thank you for your attention, and I hope to talk with you more soon. > Christiaan > > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Weight Management Research and Evaluation Coordinator > WVU Health Performance Services > 304.293.0860 > http://healthperformance.wordpress.com/

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Metrics to put to use!
by Chet Parsons 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Check it out. I haven't looked at the full report, but the numbers look good from this article. We've been looking for something to show economic benefit. Chet http://grist.org/list/one-mile-on-a-bike-is-a-42-economic-gain-to-society-o…

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board meeting Monday, April 2, 4:30-6:00
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

FYI, next Monday's Pedestrian Safety Board agenda attached. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 28, 2012 5:19:04 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board meeting Monday, April 2, 4:30-6:00 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find attached the agenda for Monday's meeting and March minutes. Also, Monday is walk to work day so please make it a priority to walk/ride transit to Monday's meeting! > Also, please note we are now budgeting for 90 minute meetings, but hope to keep them as crisp as possible. > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Re: [Bikeboard] New Canadian school opens with car free zone (From Saferoutestoschool)
by director 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Good morning, Some things to discuss and think about for Bike to School day on May 9 More info about the region at this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton,_Ontario Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "YIP Julie A" <Julie.A.YIP(a)odot.state.or.us> Sent 3/28/2012 8:12:36 PM To: "Safe Routes to School" <saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us> Subject: [saferoutestoschool] RE: Canadian school with car free zone http://www.hdsb.ca/Newsroom/Pages/PLRobertsonPublicSchool.aspx -- Halton School District opened P.L. Robertson PS in Milton as a walking only school... http://www.walktoschool.org.uk/free-stuff/campaign-packs/car-free-zone/ Walk to School site promoting Car Free Zone Julie Yip Oregon Safe Routes to School Program ODOT Transportation Safety Division 235 Union St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-4196 (direct) (503) 986-3143 (fax) julie.a.yip(a)odot.state.or.us From: Wendi Kallins [mailto:wkallins@igc.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:50 PM To: Safe Routes to School Subject: [saferoutestoschool] Canadian school with car free zone I remember hearing about a New Canadian school that created a car free zone around the school. Does this ring a bell to anyone? I?d like the name and location of the school Wendi Kallins Program Director Safe Routes to Schools wendi(a)marinbike.org www.saferoutestoschools.org --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org. --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org.

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, By Thursday afternoon, please review this month's BB report to the TC at http://db.tt/9q8P3LL0 and let me know if you want to make any changes. (If anybody can download the file, reduce it's size from the current 15 MB to something in the KB range and send it to me or put it somewhere that I can get it, I'd appreciate 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 27, 2012 10:03:04 PM EDT > To: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda request by Friday morning so that I can prepare the agenda. Thanks you. > > 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 > > > > >

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CC COW
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Don, Chip, Jonathan and Nick, Thank you all for attending tonight's City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. I felt quite confident getting up to present the Bicycle Plan knowing that we BB members outnumbered the CC members! I was only hoping to get acceptance of the Plan from Council but was delighted when Ron Bane speaking from the Chairman's seat said, "We have to support this!" Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by Christiaan Abildso 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

I took a look at this: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/ As far as I can tell, the designation is about quantity of benefits not quality, thus, by sheer number it appears that WVU offers many things (free PRT & bus service, for example). I continue to advocate that the administration to offer the $20/month bicycle commuter tax provision, but it was not included in the recent parking and transportation plan, unfortunately. Just have to keep trying, I suppose. ________________________________ From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Gunnar Shogren' <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I had my bikes in my dorm room, which was permitted. When I visited St Marys College of Maryland, which was making a HUGE push for bikes including a college bike share program. They had indoor parking areas, but didn't permit bikes in the dorms. I put mine back in the car instead of in those public spaces. My point is, just as the PRT looks great on paper, in actual usage there are significant flaws. Yes, DC and NYC are "bike friendly", if you don't mind stoplights and having your bike stolen. -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Shogren [mailto:gshogren@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ryan Post Cc: Chet Parsons; Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown Or lack of indoor or sheltered bike parking at dorms and such. I would say bike racks at the PRT too, think Walnut st. Station... On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at > all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, > but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t > credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been > efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses. > > > > It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being > unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when > the PRT goes down). > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of Chet Parsons > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown > > > > This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is > strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply > > > > Chet > > > > Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters > > by The Associated Press > > The Associated Press > > > MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal > recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and > reduce traffic-related pollution. > > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of > Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best > Workplaces for Commuters. > > University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. > > The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the > Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle > storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. > > The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the > public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce > traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution . > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Fw: AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by director 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

I forgot to use "reply all" when I sent this message to Hugh.... Hugh, Since we're all trying to be on the same side, let's talk about how to get better results. I appreciate that you're working hard and you're just as frustrated as the rest of us that in spite of all our hard work (and rising gas prices) it seems that people are driving cars as much they always did. What we need is a motivation for students and residents to make better transportation choices. At the Bike Summit last week, Kimberly-Clark unveiled this nationwide competition to do just that - and they've got a category for colleges to compete in. I rode with the organizer, Rob Gusky, on Friday and he said that since WV has a relatively small population and the results are based on per-capita trips, we have an advantage. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/start-your-pedals-america---the-get… Does this sound like something we can all get behind? The Challenge runs from May 1 to August 31, 2012, but the public is invited to sign up now and get warmed up. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> Sent 3/26/2012 10:19:17 AM To: "'Gunnar Shogren'" <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "'Bicycle Board'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I am very disappointed by the responses that have been coming from the bike and ped board groups. You seem to believe that if you don't get your way on every suggestion then the deep pocket university is not responsive. If you think that WVU sucks in providing commuter services to our employees and students, I suggest that you go to most other university and compare our services to what they offer. In the past six years we have - instituted and expanded free bus service for employees and students; brought zip car to campus and the community; initiated a free on-line carpool matching service; continued to provide quality and free service for the PRT, completed a first ever master plan for the PRT and begun a very expensive replacement of key components; Worked with other area employers on a subsidized vanpool program; Worked with the city on a Ped Plan and Bike plan; Developed alternative transportation programs and awareness through We GO and participation in every major community promotion of alternative transportation; Offered to university students and employees free bike training classes and now are underwriting the CCC classes through the University; Worked with City staff in community improvements to walking and biking in our community. The point is that we cannot provide everything for everybody, including a very expensive commuter tax provision. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> 3/23/2012 2:02 PM >>> I took a look at this: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/ As far as I can tell, the designation is about quantity of benefits not quality, thus, by sheer number it appears that WVU offers many things (free PRT & bus service, for example). I continue to advocate that the administration to offer the $20/month bicycle commuter tax provision, but it was not included in the recent parking and transportation plan, unfortunately. Just have to keep trying, I suppose. From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Gunnar Shogren' <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I had my bikes in my dorm room, which was permitted. When I visited St Marys College of Maryland, which was making a HUGE push for bikes including a college bike share program. They had indoor parking areas, but didn't permit bikes in the dorms. I put mine back in the car instead of in those public spaces. My point is, just as the PRT looks great on paper, in actual usage there are significant flaws. Yes, DC and NYC are "bike friendly", if you don't mind stoplights and having your bike stolen. -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Shogren [mailto:gshogren@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ryan Post Cc: Chet Parsons; Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown Or lack of indoor or sheltered bike parking at dorms and such. I would say bike racks at the PRT too, think Walnut st. Station... On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at > all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, > but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t > credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been > efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses. > > > > It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being > unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when > the PRT goes down). > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of Chet Parsons > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown > > > > This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is > strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply > > > > Chet > > > > Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters > > by The Associated Press > > The Associated Press > > > MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal > recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and > reduce traffic-related pollution. > > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of > Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best > Workplaces for Commuters. > > University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. > > The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the > Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle > storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. > > The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the > public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce > traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution . > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Truck Traffic Survey: > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey Begin forwarded message: > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 26, 2012 9:25:07 AM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey > > > > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 22, 2012 2:28:16 PM EDT > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "David McKain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Adam Henry" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <Frank.Gmeindl(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ken Martis" <Ken.Martis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Subject: Truck Traffic Survey > > > Dear Traffic Commission Members: > > Below is the link to the survey I created. Please feel free to submit your responses if you like. > > If any of you serve on other boards and commissions, please feel free to send the link on to your other email lists. > > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey > > > Thanks for your time, > Andrea > > > >

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Plan Presentation to City Council Tuesday
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '12

25 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, March 27, I will present the Bicycle Plan to City Council at their Committee of the Whole meeting. Attached is their agenda. Carol Allen, City Manager's Admin Assistant said I have 5-10 minutes. Seeing so many items on the agenda with no times allotted to them, it's hard to say when I'll be up. I would like to have at least one BB member there to help me gauge Council's reaction and especially to remember any discussion that ensues. (It would also be nice to see a friendly face!) If you would be that person, please reply to all so other BB members will know who's going to attend. 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] April BB meeting
by Alice Vernon 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

I will not make the April- August meetings. Thanks Alice On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > Frank et al, > > I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other > wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular > monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on > attending, I will cancel the meeting. > > Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film > festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week > would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that > we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If > anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. > > Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. > Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later > than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able > to meet at 6. > > Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of > April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following > is the number of participants that didn't show: > 2011: 7 > 2010: 8 > 2009: 6 > 2008: 7 > > Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and > had a meeting. > > Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the > following: > > Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day > Next steps with the Bicycle Plan > Grant application writing, especially for SRTS > Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors > Bike route map maintenance > Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission > Eat treats that Walker will bring > > > What do you want to do at our next meeting? > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting
by Chip Wamsley 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

Frank et al, I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on attending, I will cancel the meeting. Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able to meet at 6. Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following is the number of participants that didn't show: 2011: 7 2010: 8 2009: 6 2008: 7 Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and had a meeting. Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the following: Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day Next steps with the Bicycle Plan Grant application writing, especially for SRTS Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors Bike route map maintenance Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission Eat treats that Walker will bring What do you want to do at our next meeting? 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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Truck Traffic Survey
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This survey includes questions for bicyclists and pedestrians: Below is a link to a survey that the Morgantown Traffic Commission has been developing to assess truck traffic in the Morgantown area. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. All responses are confidential, of course. If you would, please send the link on to your respective association email lists. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Andrea 6th Ward Representative, Morgantown Traffic Commission https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey

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AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by Chet Parsons 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply Chet Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters by The Associated Press<http://www.dailymail.com/News/statenews/contact/jroznfgre+nc+bet+return=/Ne…> The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and reduce traffic-related pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best Workplaces for Commuters. University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution .

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Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - April 24th
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/918436065 Leaving No Stone Unturned: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your SRTS Program. Speakers: Scott Bricker, Executive Director, America Walks, Portland, OR Ian Thomas, Executive Director, PedNet Coalition, Columbia, MO Kathy Smith, Program Officer, Partners for Health Foundation, NJ One of the greatest challenges that Safe Routes to School organizers face is obtaining funding for their programs. Whether it is for small incentives for the students, healthy snacks for walk or bike to school days, flyers and advertisements for events, or eventually hiring a staff member, finding funding is an important part growing your program. Unfortunately, it can often seem like a daunting task. In this sixty minute webinar, we will help make fundraising for your SRTS program less intimidating by providing tips and tricks on where to find funding an how to go about obtaining it. First, Scott Bricker, Executive Director of America Walks will provide an overview of the issues surrounding fundraising and advice on how to hash out your goals and objectives. Next, Ian Thomas, Executive Director of the PedNet Coalition, will go into an in-depth discussion of what type of budget your program may need, potential sources of funds, and tips for successfully raising money from those sources. Finally, Kathy Smith, a Program Officer from the Partners for Health Foundation, will provide a Foundation's perspective on grant applicants and provide tips on how you can "look" ready for funding. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the "ins and outs" of fundraising for your SRTS program. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org

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State wide info for Bike Summit
by director 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Good afternoon, Just received this information from the Bike Summit to help with lobbying on Thursday. This is the first time it's been available before the show, so I'm sharing it with all of you. Info for all states is posted publicly on the league's website at: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/index.php I leave tomorrow and still don't have a place to stay. All my previous hosts are unavailable this year. If anyone knows someone in DC or less than a 45mn Metro ride away, who might consider giving me a place to stay Tues-Thurs nite please contact me at the phone number below. Thank you, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Please attend stage 2 of the Crossroads project to help plan future growth. Since it is impossible to safely walk to University High School after dark and dangerous to bicycle there after dark, please reply-to-all to arrange safe, economical, ecological transportation to and from there. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 19, 2012 9:35:19 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Ben Adducchio <badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org> > Subject: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - please make every effort to attend. > Christiaan > ------------------- > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:04:44 PM > Subject: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > > All: > > The next Crossroads - It's Time to Chart our Future public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM at University High School. I have attached the announcement flyer that includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Crossroads project. > > This public meeting is titled "Understanding Future Growth". > > This meeting will start with a review of what our consultants have learned listening to the community and of the draft goals for the comprehensive plans for the City of Morgantown and Town of Star City and the MPO's long-range transportation plan. Following the review, participants will be randomly assigned to a small group and work for the remainder of the time with a trained facilitator. While in the small group, participants will develop input and strategies around the themes of "Where should we grow" and "How should we grow". This will include reviewing open space conservation options, allocating projected growth/development throughout the region, and expressing preferences regarding the characteristics of such growth/development. > > The Crossroads joint planning project can be followed at www.CrossroadsMon.com or at facebook.com/CrossroadsMon. > > Successful participation hinges on getting the word out. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in this regard by forwarding this email to your friends, family, neighbors, and associates. > > Thank you in advance for your assistance and participation. We look forward to seeing you on March 28th. > > 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 > > > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: WVU Broadcast Journalism Student -- Interview Request
by BikeMorgantown 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Monday morning if you would like to interview with Milda. The Tuesday interview date is tentative and could be adjusted to fit your schedule. 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: Milda Mullins <mildamullins(a)hotmail.com> > Date: March 16, 2012 5:55:33 PM EDT > To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVU Broadcast Journalism Student -- Interview Request > > Salutations, > > > My name is Milda Mullins and I'm a broadcast Journalism major at WVU. I'm doing a consumer package on cycling and how it benefits individuals both on a health aspect and a financial aspect. > > > I'm emailing to request an interview. I spoke with Mr. Frank Gmeindl (Chairperson, correct?) and we spoke about the possibility of an interview for this coming Tuesday (March 20th) at around 2:30 or 3:00pm. > > > For your information, if I were granted an interview, I would be filming it on camera for my package. > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated and I'd like to take this moment to thank you for your time! > > > Take care, > > > Milda Marie Mullins

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Rail Trail Speed Limit Signage...
by Derek Springston 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Hey guys, There's a discussion on Mon Bike Club concerning cyclists riding way too fast on the Rail Trails. Does anyone know if there's signage on speed limit anywhere on the trail? I ride it regularly, and I haven't noticed signs. Has this issue been visited before with the Bike Board? If not, should we for our next meeting? If we want folks to clearly follow it, visible and obvious signage would be important. I also briefly looked at the Mon River Trails site here http://www.montrails.org/trail-tips.shtmland didn't see anything about speed limit. 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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Interesting article from Treehugger: How to make a city bike-theft-proof
by director 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/building-city-where-no-one-steals-bikes-vid… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Senate passes transportation bill
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

The House has only 8 days left to vote in favor of the Senate transportation bill. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/senate-transportation-bill-wall-st… -Jonathan

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Nominations needed for West Virginia - only three days left
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

The Sierra Club is desperately looking for nominations for the best/worst transportation projects in WV. Submissions must be in before the end of this Friday. History: 10 years ago the Sierra Club produced this map at http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/report02/images/sprawlmap2.pdf that received lots of media attention. However, there were no transportation projects identified for WV. The Club recently sent these specifications to me: We are planning on highlighting a broad range of transportation projects, from small pedestrian projects done with community donations to multi-billion dollar projects building mega highways. We are primarily focused on projects in their planning or constructions phases, the projects of the future, but we are also considering some recently completed projects. Here's a list of project types to give you a better idea: * Highway Construction and De-construction * Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School projects * Transit- Rail, bus, streetcar- you name it! * Bridges * Transit-oriented development and Smart Growth * Repair on existing infrastructure Are there any projects that come to mind? If so, please fill out this form at http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageNavigator/survey_NAT_GreenTransportat… for the project you have identified. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Fwd: Bikes Belong Foundation video
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Maria Smith <MariaSmith(a)busride.org> > Date: March 13, 2012 1:50:13 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: FW: Bikes Belong Foundation video > > Frank/Christiaan, > I thought you both would enjoy this. Almost makes me want to live there. > Maria > > > 13 minute video about Netherland's conversion to bike use based on design, policy, and education. bike makes up 25% all trips in netherlands. 50% of all trips in Amsterdam. What caused the switch? Oil shortage of the 1970s and uproar over vehicle deaths.....charts shows they peaked at about 3,700 deaths a year, a far cry from US auto deaths. It's a different world. > > Only one helmet on a child in entire video. > > > http://vimeo.com/38043563 > > > >

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SRTS webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Inspiring SRTS webinar. I will send the recording link when it is available. Here are two links that you can study showing successful approaches to getting children to ride to school. Organizers and a participant from the respective organizations spoke: http://pednet.org/ http://www.biketrainpdx.org/ -Jonathan

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Business
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Great information from Chip about how a business can qualify to become Bicycle Friendly. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Bicycle Friendly Business Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:51:09 GMT From: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> CC: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Jonathan, On the League web site under FAQ's is a scorecard for businesses to check to see if they are ready to apply. Here is a direct link: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/bicyclefriendlybu… Note that one point is what business do to compensate their employees for riding. I think that is in direct reference to the IRS allowing business's to comp their employees who ride regularly $20/month as a bike allowance. It is up to the business to determine who rides "enough" to be eligible and for them to pay the allowed amount. It is not considered taxable income for either the employer or the employee. I've also attached the application, as you can't see it in its entirety until you start filling it out. Could you also please post this to the board so all of our members can see what's involved and possibly identify possible candidates Thanks, Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> Sent 2/28/2012 9:17:42 PM To: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Business Hi Chip, I think I may have found a business that qualifies as a BFB. According to Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis who works there as a program manager it offers showers and a bike rack. Ofcourse, we can work with them to bring it up to standards as required. * o Hi Anne, At our last Bicycle Board meeting we talked about identifying and creating agents to facilitate Bicycle Friendly Businesses. These are businesses that provide facilities that encourage people to choose bicycling as a form of transportation to get to work. Such businesses may choose to provide showers, secure/sheltered parking for bicycles and incentives. Would you have an interest in helping to realizing this at Keylogic or is something already in the works? Thanks! -Jonathan * Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis <http://www.facebook.com/aborbelybartis> 2 hours ago *Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis <http://www.facebook.com/aborbelybartis>* o Hi Jonathan! KeyLogic already offers showers and I think they have a bike rack--I'll check. Do let me know about the next Bicycle board meeting, I'd love to attend. -Jonathan

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Open Streets
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, The following posted in the Adventure Cycling bi-weekly newsletter might be fun to do for some day in May, National Bike Month. Note the link to a guide. OPENING STREETS BY CLOSING THEM The Alliance for Biking and Walking has joined forces with the Streets Plan Collaborative to launch the Open Streets Project, which collects best practices on open streets from across the continent. Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to trucks and automobiles, allowing residents to walk, bike, skate, and utilize car-free roadways in other active ways. According to the Alliance, "from Los Angeles to Ottawa, and Missoula to Miami, open streets have become a way for cities to build community, promote active transportation, and reconnect neighborhoods divided by traffic." The Open Streets Guide features examples from 67 initiatives across North America, and serves as a tool for cities looking to start or grow an open streets initiative of their own. Read all about it here: http://www.openstreetsproject.org 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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TC highlights
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, At last night's Traffic Commission meeting: The TC unanimously appointed Traci Liebig to replace Hugh Kierig. No TC members volunteered to replace Adam Henry. TC Chairman Roy Nutter directed me to explore with TC members. After the meeting, David McKain expressed interest but not commitment. Christiaan Abildso presented the following list of corridors that the Pedestrian Safety Board is focusing on to get Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant money to make them Complete Streets. SR 705 SR705 from Coliseum along Patteson, Van Voorhis, & Chestnut Ridge Rd to city limit US 19/SR 7 US 19/SR 7 from Coliseum along Mon Blvd, Beechurst, & South University to Univ/Pleasant intersection SR 7 SR7 from city limit in Sabraton, on Brockway, & Walnut to intersection w/S University Univ Ave University Ave from city limits w/Star City to intersection of Willey & High US 119 US 119 from city limit on Don Knotts, S Univ up Pleasant, to Spruce, & Willey a) b/w Spruce & High, & b) up to city limit at Mileground Downtown City streets downtown, including Fayette & Chestnut HSIP was one of the funding sources that I shared with you two BB meetings ago. To get HSIP money, we must have corridors. We should join them in this effort. At Monday's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting, a PSB member, Matthew Cross presented a matching he did of projects in the PSB's sidewalk plan with the City's paving plan to prod the City into including sidewalk installation/upgrade when it paves those streets. It would be nice if some BB member compared the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan proposed projects with the PSB corridors to identify possible synergies. For example, in the SR705 corridor, we proposed bike lanes on both sides of 705 between Willowdale and Mileground. PLEASE REPLY-ALL IF YOU WOULD WORK ON THIS. 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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Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, If you're interested, the attached file compares a request that I gave Terrence and what was proposed to City Council. Frank

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TC rep on BB
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Wes, In September, when I asked you to be the Traffic Commission member on the Bicycle Board, you said that Thursday nights (the BB meets first Thursday of month 6:30-8:30 pm) were not good for you because you were working on the Mainstreet Economic Restructuring Committee on Thursday nights. If that situation has changed, I would like you to reconsider joining the BB. In the past, having our Traffic Commission member also be a City Councilor resulted in BB efficiency and good alignment with Council. David McKain has expressed interest in joining the BB. You and he seem to be well connected. Perhaps his being the TC member on the BB might also serve to optimize our alignment with Council. No other TC member has expressed interest in joining the BB. You can review the BB's procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php . I appreciate your consideration and thoughts. 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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March BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Please enjoy the attached BB minutes. Betsy

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th
by director 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Frank, Thanks for passing that on. I'm in too. 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 3/5/2012 9:17:46 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th Thanks to Christian for forwarding this to me. SRTS is one of the top priority actions in our bicycle plan. This webinar might also be interesting and applicable to the plans we discussed last week for Bike to Work week, i.e. the Bike Train/Bike Brigade. I registered for the webinar. It took 1 minute. 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: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Date: March 5, 2012 8:59:33 AM EST To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org> Subject: Fw: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Gents - some information re SRTS & bicycling if interested. Christiaan Walk more, safely Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Christiaan Abildso, Chair Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: America Walks <mgulley(a)americawalks.org> To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th (1pm ET) Building a SRTS Bike Brigade: Tips on Getting Started and Spreading the Success Presenters: Lauren Marchetti, Director, National Center for Safe Routes to School Kiel Johnson, Founder of Bike Train PDX Gina Overshiner, Bike Program Manager, PedNet Coalition, Columbia, Missouri When most people think of Safe Routes to School, walking is the first thing that comes to mind. However, cycling is another healthy, fun, and efficient way for children to travel to and from school and is a growing part of Safe Routes to School Programs across the country. Developing ways to encourage people to bike to school is a crucial component of expanding the reach of these Programs. By including bicycling in our Safe Routes to School toolkits we are able to potentially reach those living further away from their school. In this sixty-minute webinar, we will discuss two successful Bike Train/Bike Brigade programs and provide insight into how you can replicate their success within your own SRTS programs. Lauren Marchetti, Director of the National Center for Safe Routes to School, will begin the presentation with a brief introduction and discussion of National Bike to School Day. Next, Kiel Johnson, Founder of Bike Train PDX, will share invaluable tips on how to get a bike train running from the ground up. Kiel helped organize a successful bike train from Beach School in Portland, Oregon. Using that as a model, Kiel has spread bike trains to schools throughout the City. And finally, Gina Overshiner, Bike Program Manager for PedNet Coalition in Columbia Missouri, will discuss how she built a Middle School Bike Brigade which rides every day, in conjunction with a school Bike Club and Bicycle Safety Education classes. Gina will be joined by one of the seventh-grade girls, who bikes to school daily. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org REGISTER NOW America Walks l Support our work with a donation l Sign our vision statement Connect on facebook Follow us on twitter America Walks PO Box 10581 Portland OR 97296 703.738.4889 Forward email This email was sent to walkmgw(a)yahoo.com by mgulley(a)americawalks.org | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. America Walks | PO Box 10581 | Portland | OR | 97296 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Thanks to Christian for forwarding this to me. SRTS is one of the top priority actions in our bicycle plan. This webinar might also be interesting and applicable to the plans we discussed last week for Bike to Work week, i.e. the Bike Train/Bike Brigade. I registered for the webinar. It took 1 minute. 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: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 5, 2012 8:59:33 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org> > Subject: Fw: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Gents - some information re SRTS & bicycling if interested. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: America Walks <mgulley(a)americawalks.org> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:40 PM > Subject: Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - March 13th > > Safe Routes Coaching Action Network > Webinar - March 13th (1pm ET) > Building a SRTS Bike Brigade: Tips on Getting Started and Spreading the Success > > > Presenters: > Lauren Marchetti, Director, National Center for Safe Routes to School > Kiel Johnson, Founder of Bike Train PDX > Gina Overshiner, Bike Program Manager, PedNet Coalition, Columbia, Missouri > > When most people think of Safe Routes to School, walking is the first thing that comes to mind. However, cycling is another healthy, fun, and efficient way for children to travel to and from school and is a growing part of Safe Routes to School Programs across the country. Developing ways to encourage people to bike to school is a crucial component of expanding the reach of these Programs. By including bicycling in our Safe Routes to School toolkits we are able to potentially reach those living further away from their school. > > In this sixty-minute webinar, we will discuss two successful Bike Train/Bike Brigade programs and provide insight into how you can replicate their success within your own SRTS programs. Lauren Marchetti, Director of the National Center for Safe Routes to School, will begin the presentation with a brief introduction and discussion of National Bike to School Day. Next, Kiel Johnson, Founder of Bike Train PDX, will share invaluable tips on how to get a bike train running from the ground up. Kiel helped organize a successful bike train from Beach School in Portland, Oregon. Using that as a model, Kiel has spread bike trains to schools throughout the City. And finally, Gina Overshiner, Bike Program Manager for PedNet Coalition in Columbia Missouri, will discuss how she built a Middle School Bike Brigade which rides every day, in conjunction with a school Bike Club and Bicycle Safety Education classes. Gina will be joined by one of the seventh-grade girls, who bikes to school daily. > > This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. > > For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org > > > > REGISTER NOW > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > America Walks l Support our work with a donation l Sign our vision statement > > > Connect on facebook Follow us on twitter > > > America Walks PO Box 10581 Portland OR 97296 703.738.4889 > > > Forward email > > This email was sent to walkmgw(a)yahoo.com by mgulley(a)americawalks.org | > Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > America Walks | PO Box 10581 | Portland | OR | 97296 > > >

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BB Sub-comm on Unicycle Minutes
by Ryan Post 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Attached are the minutes from the meeting with regards to unicycles. Ryan Post

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Fwd: Road
by Derek Springston 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Bike Board Members, I strongly encourage all of you to start or continue writing letters to our representatives, governor, politicians, etc. I've been taking the time to do so from forwards and encouragement from other Bike Board members and often get responses back like the one below. I hope it's making a difference. ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Barbara Fleischauer <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov> Date: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 5:51 PM Subject: Re: Road To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> ** Thanks for writing. I have been constantly in meetings. Am printing this with the hopes I have time to digest it this evening. Sincerely, Barbara Evans Fleischauer ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *To:* barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov *Sent:* Thursday, March 01, 2012 8:55 AM *Subject:* Road Delegate Fleischauer, I would like to also support Christiaan Abildso's recommendations below to you. Christiaan works for the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board. *Christiaan stated that, "In reading the press release below from WVBT about the road bond amendment hearing for tomorrow I had a thought: if a road bond is passed could language be added to require a minimum percentage of any road bond-funded project be spent on pedestrian/bicycle facilities on/along that road that is a) located in a municipality and b) where desired by that municipality? Often, road projects are undertaken by the DOH without a broader understanding that walking and bicycling are healthy, traffic reducing, road-wear reducing, cost-saving, non-motorized transportation options. If such a stipulation can be added, I recommend a 5% minimum, based on the data that show 5.2% of all traffic fatalities in West Virginia are pedestrians.* ** *Further, West Virginia spends a woeful 0.6% ($1.55 per capita) of federal money on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure (4th lowest, nationally), only 2.9% and 0.2% of state residents, respectively, walk or bike to work, and obesity and physical inactivity related costs average $208 annually per taxpayer (6th highest nationally). Interestingly, a case study of infrastructure improvements in Baltimore, Maryland showed that for each $1 million spent creating on-street bike lanes, pedestrian projects, or roads, 14, 11, and 7 jobs were directly or indirectly created, respectively. Thus pedestrian/bike infrastructure projects provided a bigger bang for the buck in job creation! For these reasons I ask the state invest in its residents and taxpayers, who have borne the burden of unwisely spent transportation dollars for far too long." * ** I strongly feel that accommodations for cyclists, pedestrians, and alternative forms of transportation will benefit WV. As a cyclist, pedestrian, user of public transportation, and an automobile driver, I fully understand the multiple modes and how having more options is valuable. Cycling promotes health, reduces road wear, increases air quality, reduces traffic congestion among many other benefits. Generally, cyclists who are commuting to work tend to be well educated. A young, motivated, educated, and healthy workforce has also been known to attract some large positive businesses to communities. If I remember correctly, I believe that a large reason that Dell Computers located near Austin, TX had alot to do with bicycle commuting, health, and active workforce. Imagine if this could begin happening in WV! We've got that choice to market ourselves how we choose. Why don't we start allocating more resources for cycling and pedestrian options? Christiaan's suggestion of a minimum of 5% from the Road Bond would go a long way. Thanks for your time and have a wonderful day, ~Derek Springston Morgantown Municipal Bike Board -- *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] Budget
by Chip Wamsley 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

Wow, even if we could get the $10K for signs we would be one third of our original request and I'm sure a minute fraction of what they propose for sidewalks. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 2/28/2012 11:15:06 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Budget Bicycle Board Members, If you're interested, the attached file compares a request that I gave Terrence and what was proposed to City Council. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Complete Streets on NPR
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

> Christiaan Abildso is interviewed about Complete Streets on NPR: > > http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=24218 Begin forwarded message: > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Date: March 1, 2012 11:21:21 AM EST > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, "Anderson, Robert" <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Harshbarger, Dave" <harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, "Chertok, Ilana" <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Summers, Martha" <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Graham, Michael" <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Cohen, Stanley" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Bias, Thomas" <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Kierig, Hugh" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Rye, Jim" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Woods, Joshua" <Joshua.Woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Leyden, Kevin" <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)epicroadtrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, "Nutter, Roy" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Cc: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Subject: Complete Streets on NPR > > Christiaan Abildso is interviewed about Complete Streets on NPR: > > http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=24218 > > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine > One Medical Center Drive, Suite 3812E > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > Office Phone: 304-293-0763 > Cell Phone: 304-685-6740 > Fax: 304-293-6685 > > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > > Departmental webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed > Bill Reger-Nash webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed/wreger/index.asp > > Wheeling Walks > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Out the door for 30 or more! gn2001 > > > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board [mailto:walkmgw@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:56 AM > To: Reger-Nash, Bill; Anderson, Robert; Christiaan Abildso; Harshbarger, Dave; David Small; Dwight Harshbarger; George Lilley; Chertok, Ilana; Jan Derry; Jimmie Simmons; Jonathan Rosenbaum; Maria Smith; Summers, Martha; Graham, Michael; Regina Mayolo; Sarah Bias; Cohen, Stanley; Bias, Thomas; Angela Wiley; Bill Austin; Claire Chantler; Damien Davis; Ella Belling; Frank Gmeindl; Kierig, Hugh; Rye, Jim; Woods, Joshua; Leyden, Kevin; Mary Gutmann; Matt Cross; Michael Simms; Mike Breiding; Nick Hein; Nutter, Roy; Sera Janson Zegre > Subject: October Pedestrian Board walk presentation > > All - > Please find attached a PDF of the presentation Claire Chantler graciously made to the Traffic Commission last week. I know it was mentioned last night that this would be good to view...voila! I counted ~25 people in attendance. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: NOTICE: Hearing Tomorrow Afternoon at W.Va. Capitol on Road Bond Amendment
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 29, 2012 8:22:01 PM EST > To: Delegate Fleischauer <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov> > Subject: NOTICE: Hearing Tomorrow Afternoon at W.Va. Capitol on Road Bond Amendment > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Delegate Fleischauer - > I hope all is well as the session nears its close. My wife, Laurie, and I greatly appreciated the letter you sent us a few years back in recognition of our dual-nomination to the DP's 100 Most Influential list. In reading the press release below from WVBT about the road bond amendment hearing for tomorrow I had a thought: if a road bond is passed could language be added to require a minimum percentage of any road bond-funded project be spent on pedestrian/bicycle facilities on/along that road that is a) located in a municipality and b) where desired by that municipality? Often, road projects are undertaken by the DOH without a broader understanding that walking and bicycling are healthy, traffic reducing, road-wear reducing, cost-saving, non-motorized transportation options. If such a stipulation can be added, I recommend a 5% minimum, based on the data that show 5.2% of all traffic fatalities in West Virginia are pedestrians. > > Further, West Virginia spends a woeful 0.6% ($1.55 per capita) of federal money on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure (4th lowest, nationally), only 2.9% and 0.2% of state residents, respectively, walk or bike to work, and obesity and physical inactivity related costs average $208 annually per taxpayer (6th highest nationally). Interestingly, a case study of infrastructure improvements in Baltimore, Maryland showed that for each $1 million spent creating on-street bike lanes, pedestrian projects, or roads, 14, 11, and 7 jobs were directly or indirectly created, respectively. Thus pedestrian/bike infrastructure projects provided a bigger bang for the buck in job creation! For these reasons I ask the state invest in its residents and taxpayers, who have borne the burden of unwisely spent transportation dollars for far too long. > > I appreciate consideration of this request. > Christiaan > > *Please note, much of the data for this email were taken from the Alliance for Bicycling & Walking 2012 Benchmarking Report which provides a summary of national and state-data, including the FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) and the ACS (American Community Survey) - two legitimate, well-respected, unbiased sources. > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: WVBT <info(a)keepwvmoving.org> > To: info(a)keepwvmoving.org > Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:04 PM > Subject: NOTICE: Hearing Tomorrow Afternoon at W.Va. Capitol on Road Bond Amendment > > > > > TO: WVBT Partners > > RE: W.Va. House Committee To Hold Hearing on Road Bond Amendment > Thursday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. > > DATE: February 29, 2012 > > There will be a hearing on the proposed $1 billion road bond amendment on Thursday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the chamber of the W.Va. House of Delegates. The hearing has been called by Delegate Barbara Fleischauer, chair of the House Constitutional Revision Committee. > > W.Va. Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox, along with industry and labor representatives, will talk about highway funding needs. > > ACTION NEEDED: > WVBT supporters are encouraged to attend the hearing to show industry support for highway funding. Members can park at Laidley Field and ride a shuttle to the Capitol. > > Directions to Laidley Field > I-79 S towards Charleston become I-77S (portions toll) > or > I-64 E towards Charleston (portions toll) > > Take the US-114/Greenbrier St. exit (EXIT 99) toward State Capitol > Merge right into Greenbrier St./WV-114 toward State Capitol > At the traffic light, turn right onto Washington Street….go to next traffic light and turn right onto Elizabeth Street. > End at Laidley Field > > > Delegate Fleischauer - > I hope all is well as the session nears its close. In reading the press release about the road bond amendment hearing for tomorrow I had a thought: if a road bond is passed could an amendment be attached to require a certain percentage of any road bond-fund > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: WVBT <info(a)keepwvmoving.org> > To: info(a)keepwvmoving.org > Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:04 PM > Subject: NOTICE: Hearing Tomorrow Afternoon at W.Va. Capitol on Road Bond Amendment > > > > > TO: WVBT Partners > > RE: W.Va. House Committee To Hold Hearing on Road Bond Amendment > Thursday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. > > DATE: February 29, 2012 > > There will be a hearing on the proposed $1 billion road bond amendment on Thursday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the chamber of the W.Va. House of Delegates. The hearing has been called by Delegate Barbara Fleischauer, chair of the House Constitutional Revision Committee. > > W.Va. Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox, along with industry and labor representatives, will talk about highway funding needs. > > ACTION NEEDED: > WVBT supporters are encouraged to attend the hearing to show industry support for highway funding. Members can park at Laidley Field and ride a shuttle to the Capitol. > > Directions to Laidley Field > I-79 S towards Charleston become I-77S (portions toll) > or > I-64 E towards Charleston (portions toll) > > Take the US-114/Greenbrier St. exit (EXIT 99) toward State Capitol > Merge right into Greenbrier St./WV-114 toward State Capitol > At the traffic light, turn right onto Washington Street….go to next traffic light and turn right onto Elizabeth Street. > End at Laidley Field > >

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Agenda for Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for our Thursday, March 1 meeting. Please reply if you want any changes. One topic on the agenda is Hugh's replacement. If you know anyone that would like to serve on the BB, please point them to our Procedural Guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php and invite them to come to the meeting to meet everyone and to explain why they would like to be a member. So far, I think Billy Yahner and Traci Liebig are candidates. 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: Last day to comment re: Mileground project
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 24, 2012 8:52:54 AM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Last day to comment re: Mileground project > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Just a reminder, please comment at: > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/wv705connecto… > > Support for many of my points comes from the consultant's report (Entran) about the Mileground: http://www.plantogether.org/documents/plan/MilegroundRoadReport.pdf > Spread the word. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Bicycle Plan presentation postponed
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Terrence just called me to inform me that City Council has directed him to restrict the agenda for next Tuesday's meeting of the Committee of the Whole to budget matters only so he's moving the Bicycle Plan presentation to the March 27 COW meeting. 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] March 7th Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board's report to the Traffic Commission. Nothing else to discuss. Thanks to Chip, Danielle and Derek for reviewing the report and for their concurrence and recommendations for its improvement. 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 Feb 20, 2012, at 1:45 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > I will be preparing the agenda for March's Traffic Commission meeting this week. If you have an item you would like to discuss please let me know by Wednesday. Thanks you. > > 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 > >

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Fwd: safety program
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, At the February Traffic Commission meeting, Commissioner Paul Steele who represents second ward said the South Park Association of Neighbors (SPAN) would like to conduct a "bicycle safety program". As you can see by the dialog below, he has invited me to attend their March meeting to discuss it. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? As you can also see from the dialog below, I have asked Paul for more info. I will forward any response to you. 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: February 13, 2012 10:08:19 AM EST > To: psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us > Subject: Re: safety program > > Paul, > > As I mentioned when we discussed this, I will take it up with the Bicycle Board. > > When is the March SPAN meeting? > > Can you provide any more info about requirements? For example, what does SPAN expect to be the outcome(s)? Is this for kids and/or adults? Do you have any idea how many participants - kids under 14, adults - we can expect? How much time is SPAN allocating for the event? Does SPAN have a location in mind? > > > 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 Feb 12, 2012, at 9:45 PM, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > >> Frank, >> We spoke briefly about doing some type of bicycle safety program for S.P.A.N. in the spring.I was going to invite you to the February S.P.A.N. meeting but we already have two speakers attending that meeting so how about the March meeting instead? >> Paul >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB report to TC
by Chip Wamsley 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Frank, Looks complete to me. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 2/21/2012 2:08:20 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] BB report to TC Bicycle Board Members, Please review that attached Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission and reply with your concurrence or recommended changes ASAP. The report is due to be submitted tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/22. 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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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please review that attached Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission and reply with your concurrence or recommended changes ASAP. The report is due to be submitted tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/22. 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] BB plan at the COW
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Jonathan, Do you think I should e-mail the link, http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 to all the Councilors? That wasn't my plan because Terrence didn't want to do that. I was hoping each of the BB members would contact their Councilor and provide and discuss the plan. I did so with my Councilor, Bill Byrne. I don't know if it's scheduled. Terrence told me it was scheduled for the 2/28 COW but the schedule is not published at http://www.morgantown.com/council-docs.htm for that meeting. I spoke with City Clerk Linda Little this morning and she told me that the agenda for next Tuesday won't be finalized until this Thursday afternoon. The reason I mention this is that I had understood that I was on the agenda for the 1/31 COW and only found out 1/26 when I requested the City Manager's Administrative Assistant to make copies of my presentation that I wasn't on the agenda. Frank On Feb 20, 2012, at 9:06 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I talked to Jennifer Selin today, and she hasn't received the plan, yet, but she will support it. She doesn't always monitor her email so that may be the reason. It is still scheduled, isn't it? > > -Jonathan

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Fwd: Board Resignation
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please see below, Hugh's resignation from the Bicycle Board. Hugh has made many great contributions including bike parking around WVU campus, Share the Road signs around campus, Mountaineer Station, bike parking around town, acting on the BB's behalf for the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane, advocating for cyclists as a member of the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee, establishing bicycling education at WVU (we currently have 31 people enrolled for this semester's cycling classes) and as WVU Director of Transportation and Parking, advocating bicycling to both the University and the City. I personally am very grateful for his contributions and am especially thankful that he will continue to support us. I have e-mailed Traci info about the BB and asking if she wants to join us. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: February 16, 2012 3:30:23 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Board Resignation > > Frank > > After four years of membership on the Morgantown Bicycle Board, it is time for me to step down. I have appreciated my time with the Board and the various characters that comprise it. I have also learned a great deal about the challenges and opportunities for biking in our community. > > I would suggest that Traci Liebig, Conservation Specialist for the WVU Recycling Services and a bicycling enthusiast be considered as my replacement. Traci is a Morgantown resident and I believe would not only have some new insight into the advancement of bicycling in our region but also, because of her cycling experience offer a new WVU perspective. I have talked with Traci about this possible appointment and she has expressed some interest. > > Please understand that this does not minimize the Department of Transportation and Parking's commitment to the development of bicycling as part of the overall transportation picture. Please call on me should there be anything that I or the Department can do to further your interests. Also, you are more than welcome to continue to store the bicycle publications and promotional materials at Mountaineer Station. > > Sincerely, > > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) >

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Fwd: Complete Streets now in the WV Senate, please advocate
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Feb '12

18 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 18, 2012 1:23:27 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Ben Adducchio <badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org>, Eloise Elliott <eloise.elliott(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Angela Vance <avance(a)aarp.org>, "ntompkins(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <ntompkins(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Subject: Complete Streets now in the WV Senate, please advocate > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Fellow advocates. I have been alerted to SB 609 introduced on Thursday by Senator Unger (D- Majority Leader, Berkeley Co) with 5 co-sponsors: Senators Minard (D-Harrison), D. Facemire (D-Braxton), Stollings (D-Boone), Klempa (D-Ohio) and Foster (D-Kanawha) > http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb609%20int… > > I understand it will be discussed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Tuesday. I encourage you to contact the committee directly and encourage others throughout the state to contact their local senators. Feel free to use the attached text, which I will email to the committee momentarily. > > Committee membership includes: > Bob Beach (chair, D-Monongalia) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7919 > Business Phone: > bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov > > Orphy Klempa (D-Ohio) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7918 > Business Phone: (304) 233-2500 > orphy.klempa(a)wvsenate.gov > > Douglas Facemire (D-Braxton) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7845 > Business Phone: (304) 364-9903 > douglas.facemire(a)wvsenate.gov > > John Fanning (D-McDowell) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7867 > Business Phone: (304) 938-5331 > john.fanning(a)wvsenate.gov > > Art Kirkendoll (D - Logan) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7857 > Business Phone: (304) 855-7418 > art.kirkendoll(a)wvsenate.gov > > Robert H. Plymale (D - Wayne) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7937 > Business Phone: (304) 696-7098 > robert.plymale(a)wvsenate.gov > > Gregory A. Tucker (D - Nicholas) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7906 > Business Phone: (304) 872-2500 > greg.tucker(a)wvsenate.gov > > Clark S. Barnes (R - Randolph) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7973 > Business Phone: (304) 636-5146 > clark.barnes(a)wvsenate.gov > > Karen L. Facemyer (R - Jackson) > Minority Whip > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7855 > Business Phone: (304) 428-1622 > karen.facemyer(a)wvsenate.gov > Enjoy this wonderful sunny day before the snow hits tomorrow! > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: Legislation on the Senate Side
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Feb '12

17 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: February 17, 2012 10:47:18 AM EST > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: FW: Legislation on the Senate Side > > FYI > > From: David Bruffy [mailto:Bruffy@busride.org] > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:42 AM > To: Bill Austin > Cc: Maria Smith > Subject: FW: Legislation on the Senate Side > > FYI – Complete Streets Introduced > > David Bruffy > General Manager > Mountain Line Transit Authority > 420 DuPont Road > Morgantown, WV 26501 > Bruffy(a)busride.org > WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG > www.Twitter.com/MountainLine > www.Facebook.com/MountainLine > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 > (304) 296-3680 Office > (304) 291-7433 Route Information > (304) 291-7429 FAX > > > From: Suzanne Park [mailto:park@wvtransit.com] > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:19 AM > To: Bill Mauzy; BJ Rollins; Brenda Wilmoth; Buckwheat Express; Darlene Harris; David Bruffy; David Clawson; Dennis Dawson; Doug Hartley; George Levitsky; J Carter; Jennifer Woodall; Jim Ryan; John Aman; Kevin Beynon; Patrick McKinney; Paul E. Davis; Paula Smith; Rebecca Poe; Rose Meredith; Susan O'Connell; Tim Thomas; Wayne Pifer > Cc: Maria Smith > Subject: Legislation on the Senate Side > > Member's Press Release > Release Date: 02/17/2012 > Contact: enator John Unger II at (304) 357-7933 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Majority Leader John R. Unger II > > > Senator Unger Introduces Bill To Increase Safety, Sense of Community > > Senate Majority Leader John Unger II (D-Berkeley) introduced a bill today aimed at using transportation projects as opportunities to improve the quality of life for West Virginians. > > Senate Bill 609 requires that incorporating complete streets features, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and accessible curb ramps, be considered when designing transportation projects. > > A complete streets policy aims to increase the safety and accessibility of roads for all users, from ensuring persons in wheelchairs have sidewalks that are wide and flat enough to use to protecting bicyclists who share the road with motorists. > > “Increasing mobility, especially for pedestrians, fosters an inviting environment that improves the sense of community and helps local businesses,” Senator Unger said. “We’ve seen the benefits a policy like this has on communities here in West Virginia and this bill ensures towns throughout the state can enjoy the same positive outcomes.” > > Planning ahead for future use of roads by including complete streets features in new projects can also save municipalities or the state from costly retrofitting expenditures later. > > Senate Bill 609 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. > > > > Suzanne Park > Director of Communications > PO Box 1312 > Bridgeport, WV > 304-844-0123 > www.wvtransit.com > > West Virginia Public Transit....There's a LOT Riding on It! > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2112/4815 - Release Date: 02/17/12 >

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Fwd: A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 14, 2012 8:51:12 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > Frank, > I think it's perhaps slightly better than folks trying to use their phones, but not much. I've been in a rental car that had some of those features. I tried using them while in my driveway to see if they were easier to use, but I really think they were just as distracting. I suspect most folks will still work on connecting and setting it up after they get on the road. Not convinced at all. Nothing like good 'ol fashioned driving. Out of the 4 folks that sit closest to me here in the office, 3 and maybe 4 of us have been hit in our cars by people using their phones, and that's just since I started work here in the last 6 months. Unbelievable. > ~Derek > > On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? > > Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. > General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. > Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. > Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. > > 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 >

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A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] safety program
by director 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Frank, et al, I'd be happy to offer any help I can from Positive Spin which would include video presentation, class presentation, practice bikes and riding course materials (markers, signs, etc). We could structure it like we've done our Safe Routes classes where we set up a practice course for the kids to ride in the main area of the parking lot and have an area to the side for first-time riders who are learning to balance on 2 wheels. I have this described in a proposal that we usually send out to the schools where we do the classes. I would recommend that if it's for grade school ages (7-10 years) we do it inside the gym. If there's adequate interest and volunteers we could have a skills course outdoors for older kids. The video and class material are pretty much the same for all ages up to high school, since most kids haven't had it. If anyone else on the board is interested in working together on this I'd be happy to go to SPAN with you on it. My goal for Positive Spin is to get this material into all schools eventually and this would be a good way to start. Btw Who is Paul (from SPAN)? Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 2/15/2012 9:49:02 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: "Scott Ferris" <scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] safety program Bicycle Board Members, More info on SPAN's request of the Bicycle Board. Who will attend the March 28 SPAN meeting? Frank On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:52 PM, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: The March meeting should be the 28th at 7:30 at the church on the corner of Cobun and Grand.We have never done this before so we were looking to you for advice.We're mainly try to get the community involved in a neighborhood event.If we only need outdoor space we can use the parking lot at M.H.S. If we need indoor and outdoor space we can either use M.H.S. or the church.Our turnout for events like this has not been very good in the past.If you think it would be best we could have a sign up deadline and cancel if there's not enough interest.We can do whatever you want. Paul On Feb 13, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Bicycle Board Members, At the February Traffic Commission meeting, Commissioner Paul Steele who represents second ward said the South Park Association of Neighbors (SPAN) would like to conduct a "bicycle safety program". As you can see by the dialog below, he has invited me to attend their March meeting to discuss it. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? As you can also see from the dialog below, I have asked Paul for more info. I will forward any response to you. 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: February 13, 2012 10:08:19 AM EST To: psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us Subject: Re: safety program Paul, As I mentioned when we discussed this, I will take it up with the Bicycle Board. When is the March SPAN meeting? Can you provide any more info about requirements? For example, what does SPAN expect to be the outcome(s)? Is this for kids and/or adults? Do you have any idea how many participants - kids under 14, adults - we can expect? How much time is SPAN allocating for the event? Does SPAN have a location in mind? 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 Feb 12, 2012, at 9:45 PM, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: Frank, We spoke briefly about doing some type of bicycle safety program for S.P.A.N. in the spring.I was going to invite you to the February S.P.A.N. meeting but we already have two speakers attending that meeting so how about the March meeting instead? Paul _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Update on House Transportation Bill
by Chet Parsons 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Hugh may want to weigh in here as well, but I think this may be a good move on the part of the White House. The House proposal is severely lacking, especially on the bike/ped front http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/210691-white-house-threatens-to-ve… Chet

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PBIC Image Library
by Chet Parsons 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

I wasn't sure if everyone knew about this resource or not. I kinda forgot it was around until I saw a linked photo recently. Enjoy! Chet http://www.pedbikeimages.org/

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Fwd: A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: February 13, 2012 1:06:38 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > Pretty scary. My question to its supporters would be: "Would you want similar devices in the cockpits of a commercial airliner in which you are a passenger?" > I've found that the world won't end if i don't get a tweet or post in a timely manner, gen y'rs might disagree. > > chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Sent 2/13/2012 12:53:35 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? > > Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. > General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. > Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. > Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. > > Frank > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Crossroads Mon Visioning meeting results posted!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 Feb '12

14 Feb '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Crossroads Mon Visioning meeting results posted! Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:58:56 -0800 (PST) From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> To: All - A great summary of the recent community visioning meetings was posted today...transportation - alternatives (including complete streets) was the most frequently discussed idea at the meetings. See http://crossroadsmon.com/?page_id=29 for a link to the report ("Download Idea Gathering Meetings Summary Memo <http://crossroadsmon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MGTN_IGM_memo_120213.pdf>") I commend all entities involved and the quick, excellentsummary report. Christiaan /*Walk more, safely*/ /Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board/ /Christiaan Abildso, Chair/ /Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair/ /http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Add Christiaan Abildso to bikeboard@cheat.org?
by Chip Wamsley 13 Feb '12

13 Feb '12

Ok with me, good idea. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 2/13/2012 2:41:31 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Add Christiaan Abildso to bikeboard(a)cheat.org? Bicycle Board Members, I would like to add Christiaan Abildso to bikeboard(a)cheat.org. Currently, bikeboard(a)cheat.org only includes all past and present Bicycle Board members. Christiaan is Chairman of the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board. The PSB and BB have many common interests and collaboration opportunities. By including Christiaan in our e-mail communications, we can maintain a continuous link to the PSB. Unless anybody objects by the end of tomorrow, 2/14, I ask Jonathan to add Christiaan to bikeboard(a)cheat.org. 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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Add Christiaan Abildso to bikeboard@cheat.org?
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Feb '12

13 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, I would like to add Christiaan Abildso to bikeboard(a)cheat.org. Currently, bikeboard(a)cheat.org only includes all past and present Bicycle Board members. Christiaan is Chairman of the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board. The PSB and BB have many common interests and collaboration opportunities. By including Christiaan in our e-mail communications, we can maintain a continuous link to the PSB. Unless anybody objects by the end of tomorrow, 2/14, I ask Jonathan to add Christiaan to bikeboard(a)cheat.org. 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: HB4074
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Feb '12

13 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, I sent the message below to our delegates. Tony Barrill called me today to tell me he would support the bill. I received e-mails today from Amanda Pasdon saying, "You have my support" and from Barbara Fleischauer saying, "I will keep an eye out for it and try to find out how it may fare. Thanks for writing." Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: February 4, 2012 4:43:51 PM EST > To: anthony.barill(a)wvhouse.gov, barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov, charlene.marshall(a)wvhouse.gov, amanda.pasdon(a)wvhouse.gov > Subject: HB4074 > > Dear Tony, Barbara, Charlene and Amanda, > > Most of you know me and know that I am an avid bicyclist. I am also the Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. For the past 5 years, I've been working with the WVDOT on several projects that involve bicycling. Five years ago, everyone I talked with there acted as if bicycles didn't belong on the roads. Today, many of the WVDOT people with whom I'm working see that Complete Streets could reduce congestion, improve our environment, improve our health and, most of all create a better environment for our children. The City of Morgantown and Monongalia County via the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization have adopted Complete Streets resolutions in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Since WVDOT controls so many of our local roads, I ask you to support HB4074 so that we can also have a Complete Streets policy at the state level so we can all work together to improve our local roadways for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users. > > > 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: House R&T subcommittee contact re: HB 4074
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '12

12 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please read Christiaan's attached message to delegates if only to see what a persuasive argument he makes but hopefully also to inspire you to act. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 12, 2012 10:05:24 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Cc: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: House R&T subcommittee contact re: HB 4074 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find attached a copy of an email I sent to the members of a subcommittee that was formed by the House Roads & Transportation committee to review HB 4074. If you feel so inspired, feel free to contact the subcommittee BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS MONDAY. They meet Tuesday & report to the R&T committee on Wednesday. THis is a critical first step. > Feel free to use any of the attached text and please contact friends in counties of those on the subcommittee. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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February BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 12 Feb '12

12 Feb '12

Please enjoy the attached minutes of the February BB meeting. And stay warm! Betsy

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Fwd: Please take action TODAY to save walking and biking! This is a urgent.
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Have you acted to keep congress from eliminating funding for Safe Routes to School, Transportation Enhancements, etc.? Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 10, 2012 9:49:43 AM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fw: Please take action TODAY to save walking and biking! This is a urgent. > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > I added a paragraph at the beginning of the form text that I hope helped it hit home, feel free to use in whole or in part: > "A quick piece of local data: 20% of roadway miles in Morgantown are state or federally-maintained and funded. Roughly 66% of all pedestrian-vehicle accidents in Morgantown occurred on or along these roads. They are dangerous by design, making hazardous the daily commute for the roughly 20% of Morgantown residents that walk or bike as their primary mode of transportation. We MUST support non-motorized transportation. West Virginia is among the 5 lowest states in proportion of federal highway funding spent on pedestrian and bicycle facilities (roughly 0.6% - yes just more than half of one percent)!!! Please help support active transportation, a critical component to make the WV Physical Activity Plan a reality in saving our state's health." > For facebookers...please find a way to post. > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "America Walks - Scott Bricker, Executive Director" <sbricker(a)americawalks.org> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2012 2:00 PM > Subject: Please take action TODAY to save walking and biking! This is a urgent. > > > Please TAKE ACTION and contact your Representative and Senator TODAY to Protect funding for Walking and Biking! > Dear Christiaan, > > Some are calling the draft multiyear transportation bill being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives "the worst bill ever." > > We are asking Representatives to oppose the House transportation bill. Despite the fact that walking and bicycling infrastructure is a low-cost investment that creates more jobs per dollar than any other kind of highway spending, the House bill eliminates dedicated funding for walking and bicycling and repeals the Safe Routes to School program. > > The current Senate transportation bill dilutes walking and bicycling funding and programs like Safe Routes to School. It gives your state DOT the power to decide whether or not to make any funding available for these critical programs. > > To improve the bill, we are asking Senators to vote for the bi-partisan Cardin-Cochran amendment on the floor to guarantee local governments a voice in transportation decisions, allowing them to build sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways that keep people safe. This vote will take place early next week, so please take action now! > > By clicking the "Take Action" button, you can easily contact both your Senators and Representative in one simple step. > > Help spread the word! Forward this email. > Supporting walking and biking infrastructure and programs like Safe Routes to School have numerous benefits. Public Health organizations, community members, and businesses also benefit from the success of walking and biking initiatives. Contact your local county commissioners, public health organizations and local business leaders and ask them to call or write Senators and Representatives. > > Thank you for supporting walking and biking. > > Sincerely, > > Scott Bricker, Executive Director > America Walks > > Support our work with a donation > > Home l Endorse our vision statement > > Connect on facebook Follow us on twitter > > America Walks PO Box 10581 Portland OR 97296 703.738.4889 > > > Forward email > > This email was sent to walkmgw(a)yahoo.com by sbricker(a)americawalks.org | > Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > America Walks | PO Box 10581 | Portland | OR | 97296 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB mapping team
by Derek Springston 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Frank and others, - I definitely agree with including: Chet, Danielle, Ryan, Gunnar, Frank, Derek. - Alice, do you still want to be on the committee? - Others that have attended in the past or have been copied on emails include: Damien, Hugh, Don Spencer, Chip, and Nick. I've copied them in order to get their input on whether they'd still like to help us out. - I also copied the entire Bike Board (which may cause a duplicate email for some of you) and would like to request that anyone who is interested in helping or would like to receive the Mapping Team emails, let us know! - Anyone else need to be included? I just prefer not to flood other folks emails if they don't want them. Thanks Frank for starting this email to get our team roster updated! :) ~Derek On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 8:16 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > Mapping Team Members, > > Please copy all Mapping Team members on correspondence concerning the > Mapping Team. (When in doubt, copy the Team.) This will reduce confusion. > AFAIK, following are the Mapping Team Members. Please correct me if I'm > wrong. > Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com>, Derek Springston < > dspringston(a)gmail.com>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> (Team > Leader), Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, Gunnar Shogren < > gshogren(a)gmail.com>, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com>,Frank Gmeindl < > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> . > > > 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* > > > > -- *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] Mileground/705 comments
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Christiaan, Superlative comments! You've included all the relevant objective evidence that is so convincing that 4L(B) is the better alternative. I am also grateful for your including our recent discussions about lane width but don't think 10-foot inner lanes and 11-foot outer lanes is a good idea. (Your point #6.) First, for bicyclists and motorists to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, the lane must be 14-feet wide or wider (8-feet for MV + 3-feet space between MV and bicycle + 3-feet for bicycle = 14-feet). An 11-foot outside lane will only encourage motorists to try to squeeze by cyclists who hug the right edge. In discussions with you and the Pedestrian Safety Board, I've advocated for all travel lanes to be 10-feet wide to slow traffic and to discourage motorists from squeezing by cyclists but we don't have consensus on that. Another part of my rationale for 10-foot travel lanes is that they would free up 4-feet for an additional sidewalk within the current ROW. Since you're advocating for sidewalks on both sides with a green space buffer between the sidewalk and the travel lane (with which I strongly agree), advocating for two different lane widths can call your competence into question. If you're not going to advocate for all 10-foot travel lanes with firm justification, I'd leave it alone. Also, the sign is R4-11, Bicycles May Use FULL Lane. This is specified in the 2009 MUTCD. Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part9/part9b.htm > Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) > Option: > 01 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. > 02 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. > 03 Section 9C.07 describes a Shared Lane Marking that may be used in addition to or instead of the Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. > Support: > 04 The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) defines a "substandard width lane" as a "lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane." 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 Feb 8, 2012, at 9:00 AM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: > Transportation Commission colleagues - > I had the pleasure of encountering David making a Pop Tart run this morning as I was loading up on caffeinated treats. The encounter reminded me that I wanted to share with all of you the comments I made re: Mileground/705 project via the DOT website. I would also like to make a clarification re: my letter to the editor from yesterday. I did NOT send it as the PSB chairman, simply from my personal account without any identification of my PSB role...the letter was not vetted or approved by the PSB. > > Please find attached a long list of points from which I picked a few for the DOT submission...enjoy! Two resources used were > 1) the consultant's report (Entran) about the Mileground:http://www.plantogether.org/documents/plan/MilegroundRoadReport.… > 2) DOT page for comment: > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/wv705connecto… > > Thank you all for making the TC an enjoyable experience. > Christiaan > <mileground comments.txt>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Mileground comment points
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Christiaan, Superlative comments! You've included all the relevant objective evidence that is so convincing that 4L(B) is the better alternative. I am also grateful for your including our recent discussions about lane width but don't think 10-foot inner lanes and 11-foot outer lanes is a good idea. (Your point #6.) First, for bicyclists and motorists to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, the lane must be 14-feet wide or wider (8-feet for MV + 3-feet space between MV and bicycle + 3-feet for bicycle = 14-feet). An 11-foot outside lane will only encourage motorists to try to squeeze by cyclists who hug the right edge. I've advocated for all travel lanes to be 10-feet wide to slow traffic and to discourage motorists from squeezing by cyclists but we don't have consensus on that. Another part of my rationale for 10-foot travel lanes is that they would free up 4-feet for an additional sidewalk within the current ROW. Since you're advocating for sidewalks on both sides with a green space buffer between the sidewalk and the travel lane (with which I strongly agree), advocating for two different lane widths can call your competence into question. If you're not going to advocate for all 10-foot travel lanes with firm justification, I'd leave it alone. Also, the sign is R4-11, Bicycles May Use FULL Lane. This is specified in the 2009 MUTCD. Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part9/part9b.htm > Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) > Option: > 01 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. > 02 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. > 03 Section 9C.07 describes a Shared Lane Marking that may be used in addition to or instead of the Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. > Support: > 04 The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) defines a "substandard width lane" as a "lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane." 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 Feb 7, 2012, at 10:24 PM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: > Troops - > Please find attached some comments - some of which I've submitted - about the Mileground, and a link to the consultant's report (Entran) about the Mileground: http://www.plantogether.org/documents/plan/MilegroundRoadReport.pdf > > The attached file is in .txt format for easy copy & paste into the online form without formatting issues. Please let me know if there is a problem with the file. Comments are due by Feb 24th. > > I used some - not all - of the points in the attached, feel free to reword, mix/match. As you all may imagine, I used the points supported by data and/or the consultant's report. Please click here to comment at the DOH's website or, if that doesn't work, copy & paste the following URL: > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/wv705connecto… > > Enjoy my comments. Please provide input and feel free to forward my attached comments to friends/neighbors/interested fellow citizens. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > <mileground comments.txt>

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Bicycle Friendly Community Application
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Sorry, I didn't realize the link required a log in. Now, I attached the PDF. Frank Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Friendly Community application is practically ready to submit. A PDF version is available at http://applications.bikeleague.org/application/bfc/Community_pdf.cfm?id=1323 I would appreciate your inspecting it for any errors or omissions. I would like to submit it this Wednesday, Feb. 8. (Please don't comment on format. The PDF version seems to ignore line breaks.) 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: Time sensitive opinion piece, must be in by Tuesday, Feb 7 (if fit to print) - thank you
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '12

04 Feb '12

A provocative article by Christiaan Abildso about a Complete Streets bill, HB 4074 that the WV House of Delegates will vote on Wednesday Feb. 8. You could just say, "Please support HB4074". How hard is that? Our delegates are anthony.barill(a)wvhouse.gov barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov charlene.marshall(a)wvhouse.gov amanda.pasdon(a)wvhouse.gov Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 4, 2012 4:08:20 PM EST > To: "opinion(a)dominionpost.com" <opinion(a)dominionpost.com> > Subject: Time sensitive opinion piece, must be in by Tuesday, Feb 7 (if fit to print) - thank you > Reply-To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > > TITLE: Act Now to Provide Transportation Options > > The default is powerful. Ask grocery store owners who influence your purchase by stocking certain items at eye level and at the end of aisles. Ask software companies, who encourage downloading add-ons by defaulting the settings to automatically download such add-ons unless you “uncheck” a box. Ask large employers, who default employees into a 401k plan to encourage retirement savings, rather than asking employees if they want a 401k. Ask city planners, highway engineers, and zoning officials, who can influence default health behavior options every day by designing our cities and streets to encourage or discourage active transportation. What is your default transportation “choice” every day? > According to national data, half of the 4 trips taken in an average household are 3 miles or less. This trip is very comfortable on a bike – in fact 85% of all bike trips are 3 miles or less - can burn up to 300 calories even at a modest pace, and cost up to $3.75 to drive in an SUV according to AAA. However, only 1.8% of these trips are ridden on a bike! Trips 1 mile or less encompass 27% of all daily trips yet 62% are taken in a vehicle. One mile is a very comfortable distance to walk, can burn up to 100 calories, and costs roughly $.75 in an SUV according to AAA. I save over $1,000 annually in transportation costs (not to mention the health care cost savings) by walking, riding, and using transit rather than driving my 7 mile round-trip daily. > Time is a common barrier to being more active. With so many commitments, most of us have very little time to devote to exercising. But, what do most of us do every day? Commute to work or school. This is a great captive moment where we must change the default option. What influences our commuting decision? A major factor is how our streets are designed. Bicycles have the same rights as vehicles on the road. Does the design of our roadways make you feel comfortable or uncomfortable riding on the road? Pedestrians have facilities to accommodate them – sidewalks and crosswalks. Does the design of our pedestrian infrastructure provide a continuous, well lit, safe route for you to commute on foot? Public transportation users walk 70 minutes more per week than non-users. Does the design of our transportation system encourage you to walk or bike to public transportation (happily, all Morgantown PRT stations and Mountain Line buses are equipped with bicycle racks)? > We live in an urban area that is ripe to become a national model for active commuting. However, our state maintained roads are dangerous by design limiting such beneficial activity. Roughly 20% of the road mileage in Morgantown is managed by the state, yet 66% of all pedestrian-vehicle accidents in the last six years have occurred on these roads! Unfortunately many roads managed by the state, such as South University Avenue, have been designed to make driving the default option. We must change this. Ask your local WV Legislative Delegates to support HB 4074 which would encourage the West Virginia Division of Highways to design our streets so that users of all ages and abilities have safe transportation options. Hurry, HB 4074 is set for House Roads and Transportation Committee (on which our own Delegate Pasdon serves) vote on Wednesday, February 8th! This is our chance to change the default!

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Fwd: Amendment to Preserve Dedicated Funding for Walk/Bike Voted Down!
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '12

04 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, The message below provides some links to good info about the status and outlook on recent bike/ped funding legislation. I'm glad I contacted our representatives. At least Rahall voted for it. I couldn't contact Capito and she voted against it. I contacted McKinley but apparently he didn't vote. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 3, 2012 9:22:07 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: Fw: Amendment to Preserve Dedicated Funding for Walk/Bike Voted Down! > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > OUCH! > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "America Walks - Scott Bricker, Executive Director" <sbricker(a)americawalks.org> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Friday, February 3, 2012 12:50 PM > Subject: Amendment to Preserve Dedicated Funding for Walk/Bike Voted Down! > > We're down, but not out! Stay tuned for our follow-up strategy to save walking and biking. > > Dear Christiaan, > > Yesterday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted down (27 to 29) an amendment to preserve dedicated funding for walking and biking in the proposed transportation bill. The bipartisan amendment was introduced by Representatives Petri (R-WI), Johnson (R-IL) and Lipinski (D-IL). Thank you to these Reps. and to the thousands of pedestrian and bicycling champions who contact their Representatives on the Committee. > > Find out how your Representative on the Transportation Committee voted. > > As the House transportation bill moves through other Committees and eventually onto the House floor, and as the Senate continues to finalize their version of the bill, we still have much work to do. > > So, lace up your walking shoes and hold onto your handlebars. We're in for a long fight. > Stay tuned for more updates about next steps. > > Click here to learn the top 10 reasons why the House's proposed transportation bill is terrible for walking and biking. > > Sincerely, > > Scott Bricker, Executive Director > America Walks > > Support our work with a donation > > Home l Endorse our vision statement > > Connect on facebook Follow us on twitter > > America Walks PO Box 10581 Portland OR 97296 703.738.4889 > > > Forward email > > This email was sent to walkmgw(a)yahoo.com by sbricker(a)americawalks.org | > Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > America Walks | PO Box 10581 | Portland | OR | 97296 >

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Bicycle Friendly Community Application
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '12

04 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Friendly Community application is practically ready to submit. A PDF version is available at http://applications.bikeleague.org/application/bfc/Community_pdf.cfm?id=1323 I would appreciate your inspecting it for any errors or omissions. I would like to submit it this Wednesday, Feb. 8. (Please don't comment on format. The PDF version seems to ignore line breaks.) 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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Light at Mntr Station is actuated by bicycle
by Ryan Post 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

After tonight's meeting I checked if the light at Mountaineer Station was actuated by bicycle. In short, I believe it is actuated by a bicycle. It looks like the wait time is around 1:15 for an approach "mid-cycle", with a maximum wait of 2mins if you arrive at the yellow light. The light does not seem to cycle at all if no vehicles are present. Here is the data I collected for every vehicle that made a left hand turn. I think some right hand turning cars initiated the timer before a left hand approached. I think bike times are higher than avg because I approached very quickly after the cycle. I collected this on 2/2/12 between 8:25 and 9:00pm. I positioned myself at the center of the stop bar for a left hand turn, wearing a red jacket, blue jeans and helmet light. Car 0:55 Applebees Car 0:06 Applebees Van 2:00 Mtnr Station (Approached immediately after light cycled) Bike 1:15 Mtnr Station (Car approached from Applebees at 0:20) Bus 1:14 Mtnr Station SUV 1:44 Mtnr Station Multi cars 1:12 Both (May have been triggered early by car turning right) Car 1:11 Applebees SUV 1:55 Applebees Bike 1:50 Mtnr Station (Car approached from Applebees at 0:10) Bike 0:48 Mtnr Station (Already triggered by car?) Bike 1:50 Mtnr Station

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House Transportation Bill summary
by Chet Parsons 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

All - if you have been tracking these types of things, this should come as no surprise to you. The House released their version of a bill to reauthorize transportation funding and it is not kind at all to bike/ped funding, transit, safe routes to school, or Amtrak. Plus the Speaker has pledged to tie in approval for the Keystone XL pipeline to this bill. If you want to see a quick summary with links to the more detailed text, see below. We could possibly get into this tonight since it may impact future grant opportunities (or lack thereof) Chet http://blogs.planning.org/policy/2012/02/01/house-transportation-bill-would…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Sidewalk cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

Excellent idea! Seems like there's also a place for article 374. Alternative Transportation within 372. Pedestrians, 373. Bicycles and 375. Motorcycles. We'll need to study these to understand what goes in these articles. On Feb 2, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Scott Ferris wrote: > Although I am unfamiliar with the procedure, it seems that adding an article in CHAPTER 9 - Pedestrians and Bicycles to handle alternate modes of transportation would be beneficial. This could allow each mode of transportation to be defined more specifically and dealt with individually instead of attempting to classify skateboards and unicycles under a bicycle issue. > > Thanks for the opportunity to discuss and help resolve this issue, > scott ferris > > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:26 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > In my last point below, I meant, I'm advocating for DELETING section 303.99 (b) > ************ > In the file, Morgantown Code pertaining to Bicycling- edited.doc that I attached to my message, the revision I am advocating for 373.05 RIDING ON ROADWAYS AND BICYCLE PATHS is straight out of the UVC Section 11-1205 Position on the Roadway copied from p. 57 of Bicycling & The Law by Bob Mionske. > > I'm advocating for deleting 373.05 (c) mandatory side path because "side path" is undefined, "usable" is undefined and "adjacent" is moot. > > I'm advocating for deleting 373.08 (d) because it is about skateboards and roller skates which are irrelevant to bicycles and therefore irrelevant to article 373 which is on bicycles. > > I'm advocating for section 303.99 (b) which is referred to in 373.99 PENALTY because 303.99 (b) addresses the requirement for motorists to have insurance which is irrelevant to bicycle. > > On Feb 1, 2012, at 9:22 AM, director wrote: > >> Good morning, >> I'd think we'll have better success if we propose legislation that's been researched, enacted and shown to be successful - rather than trying to do something original. I've found (what I think is) the full UVC text on the subject at this link: (search for § 11-1209 Bicycles and human powered vehicles on sidewalks) >> >> http://bikelaws.org/laws/UVC-model-bike.pdf >> >> It legislates behavior (ie "act like a pedestrian", rather than specifying vehicle type) so it is a simple, enforcable and effective way to let everyone know what they should do to be safe. It also fits with the League mantra of acting predictably. >> >> In a quick search I found this article with links to laws in all states, and some discussion including a partial citation of the UVC text which forms the basis for Florida law. >> http://azbikelaw.org/blog/sidewalk-cycling-in-arizona/ >> >> Here's the Florida statute that I believe addresses all of the concerns that have been expressed so far. >> http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/laws/ped_bike_bikeLaws1.shtm#Sid… >> >> Sidewalk riding >> (Section 316.2065(10) and (11), F.S.) >> A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. >> >> Comment: Sidewalks are not designed for bicycle speeds, but a bicycle propelled by human power may be used except where prohibited by local ordinance (e.g. in the central business districts of many cities). No bicycle may be propelled by other than human power on a sidewalk. Although a cyclist riding on a sidewalk has the rights and duties of a pedestrian, he is still a "bicycle rider" and his bicycle is still a "bicycle". Consequently, laws that pertain to required equipment and to carriage of passengers (see above) are still applicable. >> >> Since a cyclist riding on a sidewalk does not have the duties (or rights) of a driver, he may ride in either direction. (However, it is safer to ride in the direction of traffic, since drivers do not expect cyclists to come from the other direction at driveways and crosswalks. Crash risk is 3 to 4 times as great for sidewalk riders who ride facing roadway traffic as for sidewalk riders who ride in the direction of traffic.) >> >> At a signalized intersection, a sidewalk rider must obey the instructions of any applicable pedestrian control signal. That is, he may start to cross a roadway in a crosswalk only during a steady Walk phase, if one is displayed. If no pedestrian signal is provided, the cyclist may proceed in accordance with the signal indications for the parallel roadway traffic flow (Section 316.075, F.S.). >> >> A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. >> >> >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Sent 2/1/2012 7:55:16 AM >> To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Cc: scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Sidewalk cycling >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> I preparation for our discussion of the unicycle issue, the following link is to the agenda for last night's CC COW meeting. It contains the proposed ordinance amendments: http://www.morgantown.com/agendas/2012/Council-packet-1-31-12.pdf >> >> Attached to this message are proposed amendments to Morgantown Code article 373. Bicycles. I have proposed these changes more than once to the BB. We've had some discussion but didn't do anything. Perhaps this is the right time to do something. >> >> Frank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> Date: January 31, 2012 5:44:07 PM EST >>> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>> Cc: Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sidewalk cycling >>> >>> Bicycle Board Members, >>> >>> I met with Terrence at 4 pm today to discuss the city code amendments that were supposed to undergo their first reading at tonight's City Council Committee Of the Whole meeting. Those amendments would essentially ban unicycles from City sidewalks and streets. When Council comes to that item on the agenda, Terrence will tell them that he is not ready to read the amendments because he needs more time to meet with relevant stakeholders on the topic. (Curious: I just went to the City's website to review the proposed amendments that were in the agenda and the agenda's not there anymore.) Terrence asked the Bicycle Board to discuss the issue and to prepare to participate in a meeting with him, Chief Preston, legal counsel and others that have an interest in the topic. He will contact me Friday to set up that meeting. I pointed out that unicycles are not in the Bicycle Board's scope but agreed to take up the subject with the BB and establish recommendations. I guess this could be a ripe banana issue for tomorrow's BB meeting. >>> >>> During our discussion, I emphasized that we need the police to enforce laws that endanger cyclists and to get on board with our effort to educate cyclists as summarized on the police info cards and the CCC business cards. Next week, at 3 pm on Feb. 8, Terrence has a meeting scheduled with Chief Preston to discuss police performance goals and objectives and their budget for the coming year. Terrence invited me to participate in that meeting. On Monday, Feb. 13, Terrence will present his departments' budgets, goals and objectives to a special meeting of City Council. It would be nice if that presentation included goals and objectives that were aligned with ours. What do you think they should be? >>> >>> >>> 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 Jan 31, 2012, at 4:14 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >>> >>>> The unicycle ordinance revisions will not be read tonight. More later. >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 31, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> What's the Bike League's view on what exactly a Unicycle is? >>>>> A toy? Sidewalk toy? >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >>>>> I have been doing a little research, and according to this article, http://stason.org/TULARC/sports/unicycling/1-6-What-is-a-unicycle-under-the… in California, unicycles are considered pedestrians. In WV, as many of you know, bicycles are defined differently: >>>>> §17C-1-8. Bicycle. >>>>> "Bicycle" means every device which does not have a motor attached and which is propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is more than twenty inches in diameter. >>>>> >>>>> §17C-1-30. Pedestrian. >>>>> "Pedestrian" means any person afoot or any person using a wheelchair. >>>>> >>>>> However, according to WV's definition, a unicycle isn't a bicycle nor is it a pedestrian. Ofcourse, an adult tricycle isn't a bicycle either .. hmm. >>>>> >>>>> However, Ames, Iowa, does allows unicycles everywhere: http://www.cityofames.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=282 >>>>> >>>>> So how should we define Unicycles? I strongly advise that the City not rush to a decision. >>>>> >>>>> -Jonathan >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/31/2012 12:24 PM, Ryan Post wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I did reply, first just to Frank then I sent a personal email to the city, asking them to reconsider. I didn’t think opinion on Unicycles pertained to the BB, so I didn’t include the BB. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I got a reply back from Preston implying that he thought they should already be banned, and they were merely clarifying the law. To that response, Nutter, who was my advisor and instructor at WVU and who saw me with my unicycle with me a lot, backed me up, asking them to reconsider the ban. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I can see Frank’s point about this leading towards enforcement of bicycle on sidewalks, but I don’t think that’s where Preston is going with this, but honestly, I don’t see his point at all. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> In the event that Terrence is still on our side, and to keep from wasting both of your time, I’d just have you ask Terrance if there’s any new ideas he has that could help us meet our goals better. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Gunnar Shogren >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 11:10 AM >>>>>> To: Frank Gmeindl >>>>>> Cc: Bicycle Board >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sidewalk cycling >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I'll be interested in hearing what becomes of the meeting. >>>>>> >>>>>> And though I didn't say so earlier, why the sudden "attacks" or "interest" in unicycles? (I thought Ryan would have replied to this...) >>>>>> But having said that, I will note that we saw a Uni on High St.(sidewalk), Thursday (?) evening, I think he was delivering something, and just yesterday I saw a Uni locked outside the new entrance to White Hall. >>>>>> Are these events related? >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> FYI, I have a meeting with Terrence today at 4 pm (Think of me while you're riding!) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> For those of us who have short memories, attached is a list of talking points that we developed and provided to Chief Preston in a >>>>>> >>>>>> meeting the week of September 11. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm sending this because some of you have responded with recommendations that were already in the attached. Namely, >>>>>> >>>>>> Cyclists may perceive that riding on sidewalks is safer that riding on streets. Citing them may cause them to stop riding their bikes and use their cars instead. Before citing sidewalk cyclists, instruct them that they have the same rights to the road as drivers of vehicles and that they must obey the same rules. Direct them to Morgantown’s Confident City Cycling Traffic Skills 101 course to learn to drive their bicycles as vehicles. Distribute the Police Information Cards that the Bicycle Board produced and the Confident City Cycling business cards that have the Five Steps for Better Riding on the back. >>>>>> >>>>>> I thought Chief Preston agreed with this. Perhaps his memory is short, too. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Frank >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>>>> >>>>>> Date: January 30, 2012 10:09:10 AM EST >>>>>> >>>>>> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>>>>> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I tried to schedule a meeting with Terrence but he's out of town today and tomorrow. I propose to send the following message to him by 1 pm today unless you object. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Dear Terrence, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The proposed amendments of the City code to control unicycles on sidewalks and streets could damage our efforts to reduce traffic congestion and to make Morgantown a Bicycle Friendly Community. Our concern is that those who are bicycling on the sidewalks and get tickets will end up driving cars. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The Bicycle Board recognizes that sidewalk bicycling is dangerous to bicyclists as well as to pedestrians. Our approach to getting bicyclists off the sidewalks and onto the streets is to educate them that the law gives them same rights to the road as motorists and subjects them to the same duties. We produced 5,000 police information cards (http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2012/01/ticketing-cyclists.html) and gave them to Chief Preston and WVU police for this purpose. We encourage police to give these cards to bicyclists as well as motorists that violate laws that jeopardize bicyclists' safety. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Now, I recognize that the subject for Tuesday's Committee of the Whole is unicycles but since one of the code amendments is to article 373. Bicycles, specifically 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks, the discussion is likely to stray from unicycles to bicycling on sidewalks. I explicitly request that you consider our points above if discussion does stray to sidewalk bicycling. Perhaps you could even distribute some police information cards. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> One element of the procedural guidelines under which the City chartered the Bicycle Board is "review and support the implementation of Article 373 on Bicycles of the Morgantown Municipal Code." We have been working on this for years and have preliminary recommendations for updates but we are not yet ready to propose them to the Traffic Commission. One of those recommendations is to remove 373.08 (d) from 373 since 373.08 (d) has nothing to do with bicycles. Another reason for removing the language of 373.08 (d) from 373 is that doing so would diminish the grouping of bicycles with skateboards, roller skates, and soon, unicycles. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> We need to recognize that one reason Morgantown residents may choose to bicycle on the sidewalks rather than on the streets is that they perceive the streets to be more dangerous. Until we can educate them that they can ride safely on the streets and until we can make the streets safer for bicycling, e.g. by enforcing laws whose violation endangers cyclists, we could consider amending the 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks to make riding on sidewalks safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. One such measure could be to amend 373.08 to permit bicycling on the sidewalks at a speed no greater than the prevailing speed of pedestrian traffic. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I hope that we will discuss this matter before Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> What say youy? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Frank >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 30, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> A great idea. I, too, cringe when I see those on sidewalks and fear for their safety, especially if they are novice cyclists. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for including me on the discussion. >>>>>> >>>>>> Christiaan >>>>>> >>>>>> >>> On 1/30/2012 at 8:52 AM, <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hey guys, >>>>>> I cringe when I see cyclists riding on the sidewalks, but at the same time I see a potential teaching opportunity to those riding on sidewalks. Is there any way we could allocate some financial resources to make the Traffic Skills 101 class free for those folks we see riding on the sidewalks and encourage the police to recommend the course? What about giving them a ticket or warning with the understanding that attending a Traffic Skills 101 course could release the fee for the ticket? This could create an influx of educated cyclists in a best case scenario! I imagine many folks riding on the sidewalks just aren't aware of the law, and I'd hate to be too harsh on them, even though it is dangerous. After all, they are just as motivated to be out riding as we are. >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> ~Derek >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hugh, >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm certainly not suggesting that we advocate for sidewalk cycling. Cycling on the sidewalk is more dangerous for the cyclist than riding on the roadway. Anyone who's taken Traffic Skills 101 understands why. Our strategy has been to guide sidewalk cyclists from the sidewalks onto the roadway through education. I'm concerned that the extended outcome of Tuesday's meeting could be that those who are bicycling on the sidewalks and get tickets will drive cars. >>>>>> >>>>>> The police information cards that we developed and distributed to both Morgantown and WVU police tell people not to ride on the sidewalk. But, the cards also say that cyclists have the same rights to the roads as motorists and instructs them to drive their bicycles as they would drive vehicles. I wonder how many of those cards the police have given out? I wonder how many citations the police wrote to motorists that pulled out in front of cyclists, passed cyclists when it was unsafe to do so. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you could show me how, I'd like to direct any discussion Tuesday from penalizing sidewalk cyclists to getting more people out of the cars and on bikes on the streets. What do you recommend? >>>>>> >>>>>> Frank >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 29, 2012, at 7:03 PM, Hugh Kierig wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> > Bicycles should not be allowed to be riden on sidewalks in commercial areas. In these instances the present a pedestrian hazard. >>>>>> > Hugh E. Kierig >>>>>> > -----Original Message----- >>>>>> > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>>>> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>>>>> > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Sent: 1/29/2012 6:57:09 PM >>>>>> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Bicycle Board Members, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > At this Tuesday's meeting, City Council will discuss riding on sidewalks. See Agenda. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We have 2 days to decide. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Primarily, in response to a request from Chief Preston, they're banning unicycles from sidewalks and streets, effectively banning unicycles. I imagine this will lead to discussing bicycling on sidewalks which I imagine could lead to police ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks. IMO, that won't exactly help us realize our vision of every resident being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason or to achieve our goal of having 1 or every 20 vehicles on Morgantown streets be a bicycle by 2020. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > I would like to turn this around from being negative to some kind of positive action to support our vision, goal, objectives and recommended action but I don't know how. Ideas? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Specifically, they're going to revise two parts of the code: 311.02 TOY VEHICLES ON STREETS and 373.08 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS, specifically 373.08 (d). Personally, I've always had a problem with 373.08 (d) because 373 is entitled "Bicycles" but 373.08 (d) is about skateboards and roller skates and soon to include unicycles. If they had asked me about this ordinance change, I would first have recommended that they remove part (d) from 373. (See Bicycle Law .) >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board, Feb 6 meeting materials
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

I'm forwarding to you the Pedestrian Safety Board's agenda for their meeting next Monday, 2/6. Please look at VI. a. They're going to try to leverage on-going and planned projects by others to include pedestrian features. They have invited us to join them on this regarding bicycling features. We can discuss this under the grants topic at tonight's meeting. They are going to form groups to review the following (based on our training in PGH, do the Find for "bicycle" or "pedestrian"): 1) the WV Strategic Highway Safety Plan:http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/Documents/WestVirginia… 2) capital improvement plans of a) MUB, Verizon, Comcast b) Dominion Hope c) Mon Power d) others? Especially re: street lighting 3) Using the Ped/Bike Benchmarking report to get some media attention:http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberse… 4) Lastly, identify members to serve on (ie, inflitrate) as many boards & commissions as possible. 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: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 2, 2012 12:54:45 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board, Feb 6 meeting materials > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Fellow advocates...we are on schedule for a Monday, Feb 6th meeting at 4:30 in the public safety building. I look forward to seeing you all! > Agenda & Jan minutes attached for your review prior to the meeting. > Hard copies will be provided. As usual, lots to discuss! > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Fourth Round of Funding Under Highly Successful TIGER Program
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

Here's a grant opportunity we can discuss tonight. TIGER IV Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Sara Walfoort" <swalfoort(a)spcregion.org> > Date: February 1, 2012 2:24:17 PM EST > To: <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, "Lena Andrews" <LAndrews(a)URA.ORG>, <lbeattie(a)downtownpittsburgh.com>, "Jamin Bogi" <jamin(a)gasp-pgh.org>, <Stephan(a)Riverlifepgh.org>, "Scott Bricker" <scott(a)bike-pgh.org>, <brilhart(a)twpusc.org>, <darla.cravotta(a)alleghenycounty.us>, <deanem(a)cdmsmith.com>, <andrew.dewitt(a)pittsburghpa.gov>, "Dietrich, Carla" <CDietrich(a)mbakercorp.com>, <kayclarke(a)comcast.net>, <greenways(a)ficda.org>, <dandrus(a)beavercountypa.gov>, <rwg(a)mackinengineering.com>, <mgerkey(a)moontwp.com>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <Cgould(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org>, <n0di(a)Yahoo.com>, <Jgrim(a)ceo.co.indiana.pa.us>, "Hannah Hardy" <hhardy(a)pecpa.org>, "Kim Harris" <kharris(a)oilregion.org>, "John Haven" <johnhaven(a)zoominternet.net>, "Heckman, Lynn" <Lynn.Heckman(a)AlleghenyCounty.US>, <hilton(a)clarion.edu>, <cmh140(a)pitt.edu>, <Tkravits(a)state.pa.us>, "Laurie Lafontaine" <trailsrme(a)hughes.net>, <bletrick(a)state.pa.us>, "Rhonda Madden" <Rhonda(a)riverlifepgh.org>, <petermcginty(a)verizon.net>, "Cheryl Moon Sirianni" <Csirriani(a)state.pa.us>, "Stephen Patchan" <Stephen.Patchan(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, <Kpower(a)pa.gov>, <Mrainey(a)otma-pgh.org>, <rapp4swissvale(a)gmail.com>, <rhodesdp(a)cdmsmith.com>, "Saunders, Angela" <ansaunders(a)state.pa.us>, <rs2(a)comcast.net>, <joe.shafer(a)cranberrytownship.org>, <james.snow(a)pittsburghpa.gov>, <Kstefani(a)atwic.org>, <theakstj(a)co.washington.pa.us>, <sthompson(a)pashekla.com>, <awiles(a)mackingengineering.com>, "Jakob zumFelde" <jakob(a)wilkinsburgcdc.org> > Cc: "Darren Flusche" <Darren(a)bikeleague.org>, "Brighid O'Keane" <brighid(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org>, "Matt Wempe" <matt(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: FW: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Fourth Round of Funding Under Highly Successful TIGER Program > > Dear Pedestrian-Bicycle Planner, Advocate or Friend; > > First of all, please let me express my thanks for your participation at the Action 2020 pedestrian and bicycle funding event we co-hosted with Bike Pittsburgh a week or so ago. The diversity of participants, viewpoints and priorities made the exercise interesting, and the results meaningful for the entire region. We look forward to building toward implementation of some of the ideas that we heard at that event. > > One of the items I took away from that event was an understanding that SPC could do a better job of letting people know when funding opportunities become available. This sounds like an easy task, but in reality is somewhat challenging, as we don’t always have a full understanding of WHEN an existing program might next be accepting applications for funding; when a new program might emerge; or even whether any given program is relevant to your particular needs, or interests. > > In this context, I send you the following NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) for the TIGER IV Program. In the past, TIGER program funds have been used to fund sustainable, livable projects, many of which include pedestrian and bicycle specific program elements. They have also been used to fund lots of other project types (double stack clearance of the CSX line in western Pennsylvania, for example.) > > My point is, you MIGHT have a project that is eligible under the TIGER IV program. Therefore, I am sending this to you for your review and consideration. However, you should understand that this is a very competitive program, with a very tight application window (pre-applications are due in just a couple of weeks.) > > We received this NOFA late yesterday, or this morning. It was released by the US Department of Transportation yesterday. We are getting this information out to you as quickly as we possibly can, to give you as much time as possible to consider whether you might have a project that could compete under the TIGER IV program. I encourage you to look the information over promptly, due to the tight application deadline. Please also be advised that some projects have, in the past, been “bundled” and have been awarded funding under the TIGER program. So, think in larger terms than just a small stand alone project. Can you combine a local sidewalk project with an economic development initiative? Assemble several communities to tackle a trail connection project? Otherwise think bigger, better, more competitive? > > In the event that I learn anything more about this program, I’ll be sure to pass it on to each of you. > > P.S. My apologies to any of you who may receive this notice more than once. I have not yet fully integrated all my email distribution lists, and there are some folks that I would rather annoy with a second email than risk not sending information to at all. > > Sara > > > Sara Walfoort > Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission > 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500 > Pittsburgh, PA 15219 > (412) 391-5590, ext. 339 > > > ****************************************************************************************************** > DOT 13-12 > Tuesday, January 31, 2012 > Contact: Justin Nisly > Tel.: (202) 366-4570 > > U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Fourth Round of Funding Under Highly Successful TIGER Program > > Following President Obama's call in his State of the Union address for greater infrastructure investment as part of “An America Built to Last,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of funding for transportation projects under a fourth round of the popular TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant program. TIGER 2012 will make $500 million available for surface transportation projects having a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area, or region. > > The previous three rounds of the TIGER program provided $2.6 billion to 172 projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Demand for the program has been overwhelming, and during the previous three rounds, the Department of Transportation received more than 3,348 applications requesting more than $95 billion for transportation projects across the country. > > “President Obama made clear in his State of the Union address that investing in transportation means putting people back to work, and that’s just what our TIGER program is doing in communities across the country,” said Secretary LaHood. “Americans are demanding investments in highways, ports, commuter rail, streetcars, buses, and high-speed rail. 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Fwd: 2012 Fifth Grade National Cycling Poster Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

Saris bike rack company is sponsoring a poster contest for 5th grade students. The poster must contain the words "Bicycling takes me places". This could be an opportunity to get 5th graders interested in cycling or at least aware of it. If you want to pursue this, please contact Stacy Bisker, "A Simple Six" <asimplesix(a)gmail.com> Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> > Date: February 1, 2012 4:57:29 PM EST > To: <asimplesix(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: 2012 Fifth Grade National Cycling Poster Contest > > cc: Frank Gmeindl - chairman Morgantown Bicycle Board > > Ms. Bisker, > Thank you for contacting us about the poster contest. Here in Morgantown, in addition to Positive Spin we have a very active and effective Municipal Bike Board and I am forwarding this to them to see if they are interested in helping distribute it through the school system. At least one of the board members is a teacher. Between us we'll see that this gets distributed in our area. > > Dennis may have also referred you to Kimberly Jo Koram in Parkersburg who is very active in educating and advocating youth cyclists. I'm only able to find her on facebook at the moment, but let me know if you need email or phone no. and I'll look for them. > Thanks again. > Nick > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "A Simple Six" <asimplesix(a)gmail.com> > Sent 2/1/2012 11:10:34 AM > To: director(a)POSITIVESPIN.ORG > Subject: 2012 Fifth Grade National Cycling Poster Contest > > Mr. Hein, > > Dennis Strawn forward your contact information to me as part of my efforts to get the word out about the Saris Poster Contest. It seems your organization is the only pedestrian and cycling advocacy group I can find in the state. I am currently researching our options here in Huntington and have been reviewing information on Positive Spin's website. Thank you for all you do, the influence goes beyond Morgantown. > > I was certain you would like to know about this National Contest for Fifth Graders, Bicycling Takes Me Places. I am coordinating the efforts here in WV and would like to ask your assistance in forwarding the attached information and images below to schools, groups and individuals as you see appropriate. I feel this is a great opportunities to educate students and submit for entries that lead to more bicycle racks, bikes and advocacy relationships. > > Thank you for your consideration and assistance. If you have further questions, please feel welcome to contact me. State deadline is March 1. > > Stacy Bisker > > > > > > Fifth Grade National Poster Contest > "Bicycling takes me places" > With spring around the corner it is a great opportunity to get our fifth grade students thinking about the bicycle as a way of getting places (for fun or for transportation). > > > Ask each student to create a poster that reveals his or her understanding of the many different values of bicycling (it is fun, healthy and green). Students should make sure their poster follows the contest rules by using the checklist below. The winners will be selected by a panel of individuals from the Bicycling Industry. > > Contest Rules > 1. Only one winner from each school will be eligible to compete in the State contest. > > 2. Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently in the fifth grade. A student may enter the contest only once. > > 3. The student's first and last name must be written or signed in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster. > > 4. Design: > > a. Poster may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint. > > b. Collages are not acceptable. (Do not glue anything on your poster). > > c. Computer or photo generated art and/or printing is not acceptable. > > d. Entries should not display the names of commercial products, companies or organizations. > > 5. Entry must be no smaller than 8Â½ x 11" and no larger than 14 x 18". > > 6. Entry must be done on paper that will allow for duplication, display and framing. > > 7. The poster must be related to the contest theme in some way. The theme "Bicycling takes me places." must be on the poster. All words must be spelled correctly. > > 8. Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed or folded. Poster may be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. > > 9. Submit entry by March 1st to your state coordinator. > > 10. A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the winning poster. > > Prizes: > One National Winner > In addition to a bike, light and a helmet one National winner will receive a three day/two night trip for two (parent or guardian and child) to Washington DC during the 2013 National Bike Summit (airfare and lodging included). > > > National winning school will receive bike parking for 20 bikes and The Hub System. The Hub is an active transportation tracking system. The Hub makes it easy, fun, and educational for a school to implement a walking & biking incentive program. Hardware, technology and a web-site gives students an easy way to count their trips; a place to watch the total participation of students; and a piece of cake way to administer the incentives to give to students. > > > thehub.saris.com > > Contest Coordinator will receive $250 > > State Winners > Each state will have the following winners: > > First Place > • Bicycle > • Helmet > • Light > > Second Place > • Helmet > • Light > > Third Place > • Helmet > > > As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of: > · Designing a product in light of information given. > > · Explore the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging issues. > > · How to act on personal and social issues, develop decision-making skills, and provide them with a foundation on which to base decisions they will face as citizens. > > > Resources for teachers: > www.saferoutesinfo.org > www.bikeleague.org > www.peopleforbikes.org > www.bikesbelong.org > > Submit entry by March 1st. We will accept one poster per school. Please send the winning poster to your state contest coordinator. Find your coordinator here or contact Heather Fortune at hfortune(a)saris.com. > > > Event Sponsors > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Sidewalk cycling
by director 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

Good morning, I'd think we'll have better success if we propose legislation that's been researched, enacted and shown to be successful - rather than trying to do something original. I've found (what I think is) the full UVC text on the subject at this link: (search for § 11-1209 Bicycles and human powered vehicles on sidewalks) http://bikelaws.org/laws/UVC-model-bike.pdf It legislates behavior (ie "act like a pedestrian", rather than specifying vehicle type) so it is a simple, enforcable and effective way to let everyone know what they should do to be safe. It also fits with the League mantra of acting predictably. In a quick search I found this article with links to laws in all states, and some discussion including a partial citation of the UVC text which forms the basis for Florida law. http://azbikelaw.org/blog/sidewalk-cycling-in-arizona/ Here's the Florida statute that I believe addresses all of the concerns that have been expressed so far. http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/laws/ped_bike_bikeLaws1.shtm#Sid… Sidewalk riding (Section 316.2065(10) and (11), F.S.) A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Comment: Sidewalks are not designed for bicycle speeds, but a bicycle propelled by human power may be used except where prohibited by local ordinance (e.g. in the central business districts of many cities). No bicycle may be propelled by other than human power on a sidewalk. Although a cyclist riding on a sidewalk has the rights and duties of a pedestrian, he is still a "bicycle rider" and his bicycle is still a "bicycle". Consequently, laws that pertain to required equipment and to carriage of passengers (see above) are still applicable. Since a cyclist riding on a sidewalk does not have the duties (or rights) of a driver, he may ride in either direction. (However, it is safer to ride in the direction of traffic, since drivers do not expect cyclists to come from the other direction at driveways and crosswalks. Crash risk is 3 to 4 times as great for sidewalk riders who ride facing roadway traffic as for sidewalk riders who ride in the direction of traffic.) At a signalized intersection, a sidewalk rider must obey the instructions of any applicable pedestrian control signal. That is, he may start to cross a roadway in a crosswalk only during a steady Walk phase, if one is displayed. If no pedestrian signal is provided, the cyclist may proceed in accordance with the signal indications for the parallel roadway traffic flow (Section 316.075, F.S.). A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 2/1/2012 7:55:16 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Sidewalk cycling Bicycle Board Members, I preparation for our discussion of the unicycle issue, the following link is to the agenda for last night's CC COW meeting. It contains the proposed ordinance amendments: http://www.morgantown.com/agendas/2012/Council-packet-1-31-12.pdf Attached to this message are proposed amendments to Morgantown Code article 373. Bicycles. I have proposed these changes more than once to the BB. We've had some discussion but didn't do anything. Perhaps this is the right time to do something. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: January 31, 2012 5:44:07 PM EST To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sidewalk cycling Bicycle Board Members, I met with Terrence at 4 pm today to discuss the city code amendments that were supposed to undergo their first reading at tonight's City Council Committee Of the Whole meeting. Those amendments would essentially ban unicycles from City sidewalks and streets. When Council comes to that item on the agenda, Terrence will tell them that he is not ready to read the amendments because he needs more time to meet with relevant stakeholders on the topic. (Curious: I just went to the City's website to review the proposed amendments that were in the agenda and the agenda's not there anymore.) Terrence asked the Bicycle Board to discuss the issue and to prepare to participate in a meeting with him, Chief Preston, legal counsel and others that have an interest in the topic. He will contact me Friday to set up that meeting. I pointed out that unicycles are not in the Bicycle Board's scope but agreed to take up the subject with the BB and establish recommendations. I guess this could be a ripe banana issue for tomorrow's BB meeting. During our discussion, I emphasized that we need the police to enforce laws that endanger cyclists and to get on board with our effort to educate cyclists as summarized on the police info cards and the CCC business cards. Next week, at 3 pm on Feb. 8, Terrence has a meeting scheduled with Chief Preston to discuss police performance goals and objectives and their budget for the coming year. Terrence invited me to participate in that meeting. On Monday, Feb. 13, Terrence will present his departments' budgets, goals and objectives to a special meeting of City Council. It would be nice if that presentation included goals and objectives that were aligned with ours. What do you think they should be? 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 Jan 31, 2012, at 4:14 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: The unicycle ordinance revisions will not be read tonight. More later. Frank On Jan 31, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: What's the Bike League's view on what exactly a Unicycle is? A toy? Sidewalk toy? On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: I have been doing a little research, and according to this article, http://stason.org/TULARC/sports/unicycling/1-6-What-is-a-unicycle-under-the… in California, unicycles are considered pedestrians. In WV, as many of you know, bicycles are defined differently: §17C-1-8. Bicycle. "Bicycle" means every device which does not have a motor attached and which is propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is more than twenty inches in diameter. §17C-1-30. Pedestrian. "Pedestrian" means any person afoot or any person using a wheelchair. However, according to WV's definition, a unicycle isn't a bicycle nor is it a pedestrian. Ofcourse, an adult tricycle isn't a bicycle either .. hmm. However, Ames, Iowa, does allows unicycles everywhere: http://www.cityofames.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=282 So how should we define Unicycles? I strongly advise that the City not rush to a decision. -Jonathan On 1/31/2012 12:24 PM, Ryan Post wrote: I did reply, first just to Frank then I sent a personal email to the city, asking them to reconsider. I didn’t think opinion on Unicycles pertained to the BB, so I didn’t include the BB. I got a reply back from Preston implying that he thought they should already be banned, and they were merely clarifying the law. To that response, Nutter, who was my advisor and instructor at WVU and who saw me with my unicycle with me a lot, backed me up, asking them to reconsider the ban. I can see Frank’s point about this leading towards enforcement of bicycle on sidewalks, but I don’t think that’s where Preston is going with this, but honestly, I don’t see his point at all. In the event that Terrence is still on our side, and to keep from wasting both of your time, I’d just have you ask Terrance if there’s any new ideas he has that could help us meet our goals better. From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Gunnar Shogren Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 11:10 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sidewalk cycling I'll be interested in hearing what becomes of the meeting. And though I didn't say so earlier, why the sudden "attacks" or "interest" in unicycles? (I thought Ryan would have replied to this...) But having said that, I will note that we saw a Uni on High St.(sidewalk), Thursday (?) evening, I think he was delivering something, and just yesterday I saw a Uni locked outside the new entrance to White Hall. Are these events related? On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: FYI, I have a meeting with Terrence today at 4 pm (Think of me while you're riding!) For those of us who have short memories, attached is a list of talking points that we developed and provided to Chief Preston in a meeting the week of September 11. I'm sending this because some of you have responded with recommendations that were already in the attached. Namely, Cyclists may perceive that riding on sidewalks is safer that riding on streets. Citing them may cause them to stop riding their bikes and use their cars instead. Before citing sidewalk cyclists, instruct them that they have the same rights to the road as drivers of vehicles and that they must obey the same rules. Direct them to Morgantown’s Confident City Cycling Traffic Skills 101 course to learn to drive their bicycles as vehicles. Distribute the Police Information Cards that the Bicycle Board produced and the Confident City Cycling business cards that have the Five Steps for Better Riding on the back. I thought Chief Preston agreed with this. Perhaps his memory is short, too. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: January 30, 2012 10:09:10 AM EST To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling I tried to schedule a meeting with Terrence but he's out of town today and tomorrow. I propose to send the following message to him by 1 pm today unless you object. Dear Terrence, The proposed amendments of the City code to control unicycles on sidewalks and streets could damage our efforts to reduce traffic congestion and to make Morgantown a Bicycle Friendly Community. Our concern is that those who are bicycling on the sidewalks and get tickets will end up driving cars. The Bicycle Board recognizes that sidewalk bicycling is dangerous to bicyclists as well as to pedestrians. Our approach to getting bicyclists off the sidewalks and onto the streets is to educate them that the law gives them same rights to the road as motorists and subjects them to the same duties. We produced 5,000 police information cards (http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2012/01/ticketing-cyclists.html) and gave them to Chief Preston and WVU police for this purpose. We encourage police to give these cards to bicyclists as well as motorists that violate laws that jeopardize bicyclists' safety. Now, I recognize that the subject for Tuesday's Committee of the Whole is unicycles but since one of the code amendments is to article 373. Bicycles, specifically 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks, the discussion is likely to stray from unicycles to bicycling on sidewalks. I explicitly request that you consider our points above if discussion does stray to sidewalk bicycling. Perhaps you could even distribute some police information cards. One element of the procedural guidelines under which the City chartered the Bicycle Board is "review and support the implementation of Article 373 on Bicycles of the Morgantown Municipal Code." We have been working on this for years and have preliminary recommendations for updates but we are not yet ready to propose them to the Traffic Commission. One of those recommendations is to remove 373.08 (d) from 373 since 373.08 (d) has nothing to do with bicycles. Another reason for removing the language of 373.08 (d) from 373 is that doing so would diminish the grouping of bicycles with skateboards, roller skates, and soon, unicycles. We need to recognize that one reason Morgantown residents may choose to bicycle on the sidewalks rather than on the streets is that they perceive the streets to be more dangerous. Until we can educate them that they can ride safely on the streets and until we can make the streets safer for bicycling, e.g. by enforcing laws whose violation endangers cyclists, we could consider amending the 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks to make riding on sidewalks safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. One such measure could be to amend 373.08 to permit bicycling on the sidewalks at a speed no greater than the prevailing speed of pedestrian traffic. I hope that we will discuss this matter before Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting. 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 What say youy? Frank On Jan 30, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: A great idea. I, too, cringe when I see those on sidewalks and fear for their safety, especially if they are novice cyclists. Thanks for including me on the discussion. Christiaan >>> On 1/30/2012 at 8:52 AM, <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hey guys, I cringe when I see cyclists riding on the sidewalks, but at the same time I see a potential teaching opportunity to those riding on sidewalks. Is there any way we could allocate some financial resources to make the Traffic Skills 101 class free for those folks we see riding on the sidewalks and encourage the police to recommend the course? What about giving them a ticket or warning with the understanding that attending a Traffic Skills 101 course could release the fee for the ticket? This could create an influx of educated cyclists in a best case scenario! I imagine many folks riding on the sidewalks just aren't aware of the law, and I'd hate to be too harsh on them, even though it is dangerous. After all, they are just as motivated to be out riding as we are. Thanks, ~Derek On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: Hugh, I'm certainly not suggesting that we advocate for sidewalk cycling. Cycling on the sidewalk is more dangerous for the cyclist than riding on the roadway. Anyone who's taken Traffic Skills 101 understands why. Our strategy has been to guide sidewalk cyclists from the sidewalks onto the roadway through education. I'm concerned that the extended outcome of Tuesday's meeting could be that those who are bicycling on the sidewalks and get tickets will drive cars. The police information cards that we developed and distributed to both Morgantown and WVU police tell people not to ride on the sidewalk. But, the cards also say that cyclists have the same rights to the roads as motorists and instructs them to drive their bicycles as they would drive vehicles. I wonder how many of those cards the police have given out? I wonder how many citations the police wrote to motorists that pulled out in front of cyclists, passed cyclists when it was unsafe to do so. If you could show me how, I'd like to direct any discussion Tuesday from penalizing sidewalk cyclists to getting more people out of the cars and on bikes on the streets. What do you recommend? Frank On Jan 29, 2012, at 7:03 PM, Hugh Kierig wrote: > Bicycles should not be allowed to be riden on sidewalks in commercial areas. In these instances the present a pedestrian hazard. > Hugh E. Kierig > -----Original Message----- > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > > Sent: 1/29/2012 6:57:09 PM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling > > Bicycle Board Members, > > At this Tuesday's meeting, City Council will discuss riding on sidewalks. See Agenda. > > WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We have 2 days to decide. > > Primarily, in response to a request from Chief Preston, they're banning unicycles from sidewalks and streets, effectively banning unicycles. I imagine this will lead to discussing bicycling on sidewalks which I imagine could lead to police ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks. IMO, that won't exactly help us realize our vision of every resident being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason or to achieve our goal of having 1 or every 20 vehicles on Morgantown streets be a bicycle by 2020. > > I would like to turn this around from being negative to some kind of positive action to support our vision, goal, objectives and recommended action but I don't know how. Ideas? > > Specifically, they're going to revise two parts of the code: 311.02 TOY VEHICLES ON STREETS and 373.08 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS, specifically 373.08 (d). Personally, I've always had a problem with 373.08 (d) because 373 is entitled "Bicycles" but 373.08 (d) is about skateboards and roller skates and soon to include unicycles. If they had asked me about this ordinance change, I would first have recommended that they remove part (d) from 373. (See Bicycle Law .) > > 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 -- 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. 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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Sidewalk cycling
by Aira Loren Burkhart 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

I really like Nick's suggestion to change the law to allow vehicles "behaving as pedestrians" etc in accordance with other cities. This change would leave a lot of interpretation to the police officers, but I'm sure they can handle it with some training and possibly pointing the radar gun at cyclists who appear to be cycling at faster than walking pace on the sidewalk. aira

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling
by Hugh Kierig 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

Bicycles should not be allowed to be riden on sidewalks in commercial areas. In these instances the present a pedestrian hazard. Hugh E. Kierig -----Original Message----- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: 1/29/2012 6:57:09 PM Subject: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling Bicycle Board Members, At this Tuesday's meeting, City Council will discuss riding on sidewalks. See Agenda. WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We have 2 days to decide. Primarily, in response to a request from Chief Preston, they're banning unicycles from sidewalks and streets, effectively banning unicycles. I imagine this will lead to discussing bicycling on sidewalks which I imagine could lead to police ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks. IMO, that won't exactly help us realize our vision of every resident being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason or to achieve our goal of having 1 or every 20 vehicles on Morgantown streets be a bicycle by 2020. I would like to turn this around from being negative to some kind of positive action to support our vision, goal, objectives and recommended action but I don't know how. Ideas? Specifically, they're going to revise two parts of the code: 311.02 TOY VEHICLES ON STREETS and 373.08 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS, specifically 373.08 (d). Personally, I've always had a problem with 373.08 (d) because 373 is entitled "Bicycles" but 373.08 (d) is about skateboards and roller skates and soon to include unicycles. If they had asked me about this ordinance change, I would first have recommended that they remove part (d) from 373. (See Bicycle Law .) 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] Unicycles on sidewalks/streets
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Jan '12

31 Jan '12

Dear Mr. Ferris, I know this is short notice but if you can, please attend the Bicycle Board's regular monthly meeting tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6:30 pm in the Public Safety Center Conference Room. Attached is the agenda. Since the attached agenda was created a week ago, you won't see the unicycle topic on it. However, we will address the unicycle issue under topic #5, ripe bananas at 6:48 pm. 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 Jan 31, 2012, at 8:13 PM, Wesley Nugent wrote: > Dear Roy and Frank, > > At the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 31, the issue of unicycles riding on streets and sidewalks was referred with Council consensus to the Bike Board for further investigation. Once the Bike Board has explored the issue, It's requested that recommendations be presented to the Traffic Commission for consideration and afterward have the Traffic Commission forward recommendations to Council for full consideration. > > Mr. Scott Ferris, whom I've included on this correspondence, is interested in working with the Bike Board on this issue. > > Please work with the City Manager's office to receive additional information and direction in this regard. > > Thanks in advance for your assistance. > > Sincerely, > Wes > > -- > Wesley "Wes" Nugent > Morgantown City Councilor > Connect online @ WNugent.com > > Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. > >

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Fwd: Unicycles on sidewalks/streets
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Jan '12

31 Jan '12

Anyone know who Scott Ferris is? Begin forwarded message: > From: Wesley Nugent <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Date: January 31, 2012 8:13:01 PM EST > To: Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com, "Terrence R. Moore ICMA-CM" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, City Council <CityCouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Unicycles on sidewalks/streets > > Dear Roy and Frank, > > At the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 31, the issue of unicycles riding on streets and sidewalks was referred with Council consensus to the Bike Board for further investigation. Once the Bike Board has explored the issue, It's requested that recommendations be presented to the Traffic Commission for consideration and afterward have the Traffic Commission forward recommendations to Council for full consideration. > > Mr. Scott Ferris, whom I've included on this correspondence, is interested in working with the Bike Board on this issue. > > Please work with the City Manager's office to receive additional information and direction in this regard. > > Thanks in advance for your assistance. > > Sincerely, > Wes > > -- > Wesley "Wes" Nugent > Morgantown City Councilor > Connect online @ WNugent.com > > Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. > >

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Unicycles
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jan '12

30 Jan '12

Dear Terrence, The proposed amendments of the City code to control unicycles on sidewalks and streets could damage our efforts to reduce traffic congestion and to make Morgantown a Bicycle Friendly Community. Our concern is that those who are bicycling on the sidewalks and get tickets will end up driving cars. The Bicycle Board recognizes that sidewalk bicycling is dangerous to bicyclists as well as to pedestrians. Our approach to getting bicyclists off the sidewalks and onto the streets is to educate them that the law gives them same rights to the road as motorists and subjects them to the same duties. We produced 5,000 police information cards (http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2012/01/ticketing-cyclists.html) and gave them to Chief Preston and WVU police for this purpose. We encourage police to give these cards to bicyclists as well as motorists that violate laws that jeopardize bicyclists' safety. Now, I recognize that the subject for Tuesday's Committee of the Whole is unicycles but since one of the code amendments is to article 373. Bicycles, specifically 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks, the discussion is likely to stray from unicycles to bicycling on sidewalks. I explicitly request that you consider our points above if discussion does stray to sidewalk bicycling. Perhaps you could even distribute some police information cards. One element of the procedural guidelines under which the City chartered the Bicycle Board is "review and support the implementation of Article 373 on Bicycles of the Morgantown Municipal Code." We have been working on this for years and have preliminary recommendations for code updates but we are not yet ready to propose them to the Traffic Commission. One of those recommendations is to remove 373.08 (d) from 373 since 373.08 (d) has nothing to do with bicycles. Another reason for removing the language of 373.08 (d) from 373 is that doing so would diminish the grouping of bicycles with skateboards, roller skates, and soon, unicycles. We need to recognize that one reason residents may choose to bicycle on the sidewalks rather than on the streets is that they perceive the streets to be more dangerous. Until we can educate them that they can ride safely on the streets and until we can make the streets safer for bicycling, e.g. by enforcing laws whose violation endangers cyclists, we could consider amending the 373.08 Riding on Sidewalks to make riding on sidewalks safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. One such measure could be to amend 373.08 to permit bicycling on the sidewalks at a speed no greater than the prevailing speed of pedestrian traffic. I hope that we will discuss this matter before Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. 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] Sidewalk cycling
by director 30 Jan '12

30 Jan '12

Frank, et al, At one time it was possible to find the Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) online and as near as I can remember it had language to the effect of... Safety is determined by operator behavior rather than conveyance. If a cyclist rides on the sidewalk at pedestrian speeds, aware of and yielding to pedestrians, then there will be no difference in safety than if he were a pedestrian. I thought that seemed pretty sensible, and it agreed with my experience. If one of our transportation professionals has access to the UVC please look this up and verify it. If that language is still in there I recommend that any new law be modeled on this language for these 2 reasons... - It will guide cyclists and pedestrians in safe behavior - It is enforcable and justifiable - It is based on a national criteria that might be followed by other municipalities, instead of the current nutty patchwork of vigilante sidewalk laws that are impractical to know and often selectively enforced. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 1/29/2012 6:57:09 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: [Bikeboard] Sidewalk cycling Bicycle Board Members, At this Tuesday's meeting, City Council will discuss riding on sidewalks. See Agenda. WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We have 2 days to decide. Primarily, in response to a request from Chief Preston, they're banning unicycles from sidewalks and streets, effectively banning unicycles. I imagine this will lead to discussing bicycling on sidewalks which I imagine could lead to police ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks. IMO, that won't exactly help us realize our vision of every resident being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason or to achieve our goal of having 1 or every 20 vehicles on Morgantown streets be a bicycle by 2020. I would like to turn this around from being negative to some kind of positive action to support our vision, goal, objectives and recommended action but I don't know how. Ideas? Specifically, they're going to revise two parts of the code: 311.02 TOY VEHICLES ON STREETS and 373.08 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS, specifically 373.08 (d). Personally, I've always had a problem with 373.08 (d) because 373 is entitled "Bicycles" but 373.08 (d) is about skateboards and roller skates and soon to include unicycles. If they had asked me about this ordinance change, I would first have recommended that they remove part (d) from 373. (See Bicycle Law .) 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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Sidewalk cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, At this Tuesday's meeting, City Council will discuss riding on sidewalks. See Agenda. WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We have 2 days to decide. Primarily, in response to a request from Chief Preston, they're banning unicycles from sidewalks and streets, effectively banning unicycles. I imagine this will lead to discussing bicycling on sidewalks which I imagine could lead to police ticketing bicyclists who ride on sidewalks. IMO, that won't exactly help us realize our vision of every resident being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason or to achieve our goal of having 1 or every 20 vehicles on Morgantown streets be a bicycle by 2020. I would like to turn this around from being negative to some kind of positive action to support our vision, goal, objectives and recommended action but I don't know how. Ideas? Specifically, they're going to revise two parts of the code: 311.02 TOY VEHICLES ON STREETS and 373.08 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS, specifically 373.08 (d). Personally, I've always had a problem with 373.08 (d) because 373 is entitled "Bicycles" but 373.08 (d) is about skateboards and roller skates and soon to include unicycles. If they had asked me about this ordinance change, I would first have recommended that they remove part (d) from 373. (See Bicycle Law .) 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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Critical vote for West Virginia's representatives
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Please urge our representative, David McKinley to support the amendment which will protect Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Take Action here: http://capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=60787356&PROCESS=Take+Action TE is the fund that supported our education program. SRTS is a high priority SRTS recommendation in our Bicycle Plan. On Thursday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is going to vote on an amendment to preserve Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Please see this blog post for more background http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/01/house-bill-threatens-to-eliminate-b…. In addition, Rep. Rahall, http://www.rahall.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91 is the ranking member of the T&I committee and his vote could make or break the outcome of the amendment vote (it could also sway others’ votes). It is very, very important that he hears from his constituents. Help spread the word to people living in Rep. Rahall’s district 3 or, as I did, write him. (I just copied the message that LAB has at the link ahead.) Congresswoman Capito (WV-2) also has an important vote (but I couldn't figure out how to send her an e-mail). If you have any questions, please follow up with Darren Flusche at LAB Darren Flusche <Darren(a)bikeleague.org> or Caron Whitaker at America Bikes Caron Whitaker <caron(a)americabikes.org>. This is an issue that has wide ranging impacts for safety, health, transportation, and beyond. Frank

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Complete Streets legislation
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

This is a WV bill that would require municipalities and the WVDOH to create Complete Streets. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4074%20in… Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jan '12

28 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting. If you'd like any changes, please reply-to-all. 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: Take action now - save funding for bicycle programs
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jan '12

28 Jan '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Colin Dierman" <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: January 28, 2012 9:59:25 AM EST > To: <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: Take action now - save funding for bicycle programs > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "John Burke - Trek Bicycle" <john_burke(a)trekbikes.com> > Sent 1/27/2012 5:00:00 PM > To: colin(a)wamsleycycles.com > Subject: Take action now - save funding for bicycle programs > > Contact your state representative today to help save funding > > Login to dexdealer.com > View this email in your browser > Trek Retailers, > > Over the past ten years many Trek retailers have made a difference in helping to make America a bicycle friendly country. We’ve made a lot of progress, but we have a long way to go. Unfortunately, as a movement, we are facing some real challenges in Washington. Next Thursday, the House Transportation Committee is voting on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a bill that eliminates crucial funding for biking and walking. We stand to lose $1.2 billion and over 3000 potential bike and pedestrian projects, including Safe Routes to School programs. > > I need your help to preserve these dedicated biking and walking infrastructure funds. > > What should you do? > > 1. Pick up the phone and contact your elected official. Find their number here. > 2. Send an email to your elected official. Find their email here. > 3. Send your customers an email asking them to also contact their representative. > 4. Ask your fans and followers on Facebook and Twitter to take action. > > Your message can be as simple as this… > > My name is Jim Smith and I am the owner of Jim’s Bike Shop in Madison Wisconsin. I’m contacting you today to asking you to protect the dedicated pedestrian and bicycle funding in the new American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act. > > This bill is expected to eliminate the two largest programs that fund bicycling and walking infrastructure—Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Without these programs, communities in our district and all over the country will lose access to resources to build the facilities that keep people safe. > > Bicycling and walking are critical to keeping our communities moving with healthy, safe, and accessible transportation options. > > As a small business owner in your district the success of my business is directly affected by the quality and the amount of safe bicycle infrastructure. > > Biking and walking make up 12 percent of all trips, but only 1.5 percent of federal funding. > > And bicycling is good for health and the environment. > > Thank you for your support. > Jim from Jims Bike Shop > Madison, WI > > A call will only take five minutes out of your day, but it could be the difference between no funding and a billion dollars in funding. > > When you call your representative’s office, you will most likely get voicemail or talk to the representative’s staff member. That is okay. Still leave the message. Every call counts. It is vital that every Trek Retailer step up and make a call. > > Your phone call matters. Last year, when the Transportation extension was at risk, Bikes Belong called upon 20,000 California residents through the peopleforbikes.org campaign. They were each asked to contact Senator Pelosi and ask for her support of dedicated bicycle infrastructure funding. Within 48 hours they had over 2,000 calls to her office. 48 hours later Senator Pelosi called press conference and publicly announced her support of the bicycle funding. This new multi-year bill is critical. We need every representative to hear from their constituents. > > After you call, please send me a note. I am a firm believer in what gets measured gets done. We have 1500 Trek retailers across the country. My goal is to get 500 business owners to make the call by next Tuesday. > > Thank you, > John Burke > > Click here for more information regarding the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act. > Update your preferences for Trek Bicycle emails. > This email was sent to: colin(a)wamsleycycles.com > Trek Bicycle | 801 W. Madison St. | Waterloo, WI 53594 | United States > ©1995-2011 Trek Bicycle Corporation. All rights reserved. > > > >

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Fwd: Transportation plan
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jan '12

27 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, FYI. I sent the message below to Mon Bike Club and Country Roads Cyclists. Please attend the meetings and advocate for the Bicycle Plan. I'm planning to at least attend the Wednesday meeting at South Middle School since it's close to my house. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: January 23, 2012 10:14:23 AM EST > To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: Fwd: Transportation plan > > Wednesday, Jan. 25 South Middle School, 7-9 pm > Thursday, Jan. 26 North Elementary School, 7-9 pm > > Please attend one or both of these meetings and tell planners what bicyclists need. > > In City, County and State government, we now have officials that are more receptive to bicycling than we've had in my 38 years here. If we show up and tell them what we need, they will put it in the transportation and land use plans. To be sure, they will get plenty of input from non-cyclists. Like racing, we can't win if we don't show up. > > If you don't know what to say, tell them to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 . Or, choose something you like from it and advocate for that. > > Today's Dominion Post had this editorial about it: http://tinyurl.com/7yr5qku . > And, this article about it (note, two pages): http://tinyurl.com/7grzq2k AND http://tinyurl.com/7pcg28e . > > 4ank > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Date: January 11, 2012 10:53:29 PM EST >> To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com >> Subject: Transportation plan >> >> The Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization is developing a transportation plan for our area. The attached flier describes meetings that they've scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26 to get public input. This is a chance for cyclists to tell planners how to make our transportation system good for bicyclists. >> >> 4ank >> > >

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Bicycle Plan presentation to Council postponed to 2/28
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, The presentation of the Bicycle Plan to City Council at its committee of the whole meeting will be February 28 instead of January 31. I'm not sure why the date change but it could be that I misunderstood Terrence when we set it up Jan. 4. Here's the current plan: Feb. 13: The City Manager's office will send advance copies of the plan and presentation to Council Feb. 17: Submit Bicycle Friendly Community award application to LAB stating that the bicycle plan will be reviewed by Council 2/28. (I'm going to press to submit it ASAP now.) Feb. 28: Deliver presentation to City Council at committee of the whole. If you've contacted your councilor, please continue working with him or her but let him or her know that the presentation will be Feb. 28, not Jan. 31. I'm sorry for the confusion. 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: WV 705 Connector (Mileground Widening Project)
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, I submitted the following (not on behalf of the BB but just myself): > Comments submitted to Greg Bailey, WVDOH January 24, 2012 > > I'm writing on the WV 705 Connector project as a Morgantown bicyclist and pedestrian. After having attended the January 24, 2012 public meeting at Easton Elementary School as well as previous meetings on this project, I offer the following recommendations. > > 1. Install roundabout at Mileground/Airport Blvd. intersection. This roundabout will enable continuous flow on Mileground between and around the roundabouts. > > 2.Install mountable median instead of currently preferred center turn lane. Center turn lane (suicide lane) crash statistics prove that center turn lanes are extremely dangerous and unjustifiable in any modern design. > > 3. Post speed limit at 35 mph or less. > > 4. Install R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs throughout the corridor. > > 5. Install sidewalk on the north side of Easton Hill to enable pedestrians from the West Run Valley to walk to Mileground. > > 6. Install sidewalk on east side of 705 between Mileground and Chestnut Ridge Rd. to enable pedestrians to walk between Mileground and Suncrest Town Center. (Rudimentary bicyclist and pedestrian connections between Suncrest Town Center and WVU Research Park, Monongalia General Hospital and businesses in Suncrest currently exist and justify pedestrian connection of Mileground to the Chestnut Ridge Rd. area.) > > I appreciate your fair consideration of these recommendations. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: January 25, 2012 8:46:15 AM EST > To: William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: WV 705 Connector (Mileground Widening Project) > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the handout from DOH's public meeting concerning the 705 Connector project. At the back of the handout is a form for comments. Comments can also be made by visiting the link below: > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/wv705connecto… > > The DOH will be accepting comments until Friday, February 24, 2012. > > 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 >

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a draft presentation of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to the City Council that is schedule for January 31. Please review it and reply to all with comments to improve it or your concurrence with it. I currently contains 9 short slides that I think I can present in the 5-minutes I expect to have to present it. The attached is in ppt format. Please let me know if you have any trouble opening it. I'll work with you to get it to you in a format that you can view it. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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League of American Bicyclists Bike Summit coming March
by director 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Good morning, Just a reminder that the early registration deadline for the League's Bike Summit is coming soon. This is a great opportunity to learn from other cyclists who are having success in their cities - find out what works and who can help. You'll also get to meet your lawmakers, connect with great people and get yourself charged up for the coming year of advocacy. I really can't say enough good things about this, and if there's any way you can make it you should. Hope to see you there. Nick http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/index.php Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: Feb. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please review the attached BB report to the TC and reply if you see any opportunities for improvement. I have already submitted it since it is due today but I could change it when I present it next Wednesday. 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: January 25, 2012 11:49:52 AM EST > To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Subject: Re: Feb. Traffic Commission Meeting > > Damien, > > Please find attached, 2 files: 20120201Report_to_TC.doc and MBPpresToCC20120131v02.pdf . The .doc is the BB report to the TC. The .pdf is the presentation of the Bicycle Plan to the City Council. (I made the presentation a pdf showing 6 slides/page to save paper.) > > Frank > > > On Jan 24, 2012, at 12:19 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > >> All, >> >> It's that time of the month again. If you have any items for the agenda please email me by close of business Wednesday. Thanks. >> >> 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 >> >

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Fwd: For Mileground Meeting-Comparison w/Patteson
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 24, 2012 12:30:57 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: For Mileground Meeting-Comparison w/Patteson > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Many thanks to Damien in the City Engineer's office for information about Patteson Drive, see below and attached. 17% of City accidents on that 1.6 mile stretch of road > The Mileground could very easily become the Patteson/Chestnut Ridge corridor...4 lanes & turn lane, many access points and many conflicts. > > Additionally, there were 12 pedestrian-vehicle accidents on that corridor from mid 2005 to mid 2010; that represents 13% of the 95 accidents in the City during that time frame. > Thanks to Michael Graham for putting together the map which we can reference quickly: http://www.communitywalk.com/accidents/map/942917 > > Is that the type of road we want...dangerous by design? > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:25 AM > Subject: Fwd: Re: Feb. Traffic Commission Meeting > >>> On 1/24/2012 at 9:36 AM, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > Christiaan,I was going to present this at the meeting tonight but since you're offering here is the info. Between 6-19-2008 and 12-11-2011 the crashes on Patteson, Van Voohis and Chestnut Ridge Rd (1.6 miles, all of it 5 lanes) between Mon Blvd to the City Limits (by Sheetz) represent 17% of all the accidents in the City. > Head on collisions - 13 > Angle (Front to Side) Opposite Direction - 57 > Angle (Front to Side) Same Direction - 28 > Angle - Direction Not Specified - 17 > Right Angle - 108 > Sideswipe, Opposite Direction - 13 > Sideswipe, Same Direction - 47 > Rear End - 381 > Single Vehicle Crash - 20 > Rear-to-Side - 1 > Grand Total of Accidents - 685 > > I've attached a map also. > > 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 > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.orgSent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 9:13:15 AMSubject: Re: Feb. Traffic Commission Meeting > Damien - > Do you have a quick summary list of vehicle accidents in Morgantown? I'd like to recommend at the Mileground meeting this evening that they not turn the MG into Patteson/Chestnut Ridge Road because that is one of the most dangerous designs...but I would like to have some data. > Thanks > Christiaan >

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Fwd: Complete Streets legislation, AARP, DOH
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Terrence, Roy, The Bicycle Board thanks the Pedestrian Safety Board for composing such a compelling, comprehensive and concise letter urging our legislature to enact Complete Streets legislation. We strongly encourage the City's sending it to our delegates. As you know, Complete Streets is a high priority recommended action in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. 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 > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > To: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Bill Byrne <citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; Jennifer Selin <citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 9:41 AM > Subject: Re: Complete Streets legislation, AARP, DOH > > All - > To follow-up on last night's email. Please find attached some text for a letter that I would like to see the TC, City Mgr, and Coucil or Mayor sign and send to our delegates and senators (and/or the leadership of the committees that will make or break the bill), especially our Delegate Pasdon, who serves on the House Roads & Transportation Committee (http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=rt); leadership on that committee includes > Delegate Staggers - Chair > Delegate Phillips, L. - Vice-Chair (***She is a co-sponsor of the bill) > Delegate Cowles - Minority Chair > Delegate Evans - Minority Vice-Chair > > Finance Committee includes Delegate Guthrie (sponsor of the bill) and our Delegate Marshall (co-sponsor of the bill); (http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=fin); leadership includes > Delegate White - Chair > Delegate Campbell, T. - Vice-Chair > Delegate Anderson - Minority Chair > Delegate Carmichael - Minority Vice-Chair > Feel free to contact me with any questions. This is time sensitive, though I don't have an exact date. I'll find out. > Could it be taken up at next week's committee of the whole meeting? > Remember, the state AARP is lobbying hard for this bill as well. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > To: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:07 PM > Subject: Complete Streets legislation, AARP, DOH > > Roy & Terrence - > Bill Reger-Nash and I had an excellent conversation Thursday with Delegates Guthrie (Kanawha), Marshall (our own), Poore (Kanawha), and Phillips (Wyoming); and the director, associate director, and lobbyists for the state AARP. The AARP folks were happily surprised that DOT Sec Mattox was positive about the CS legislation (HB 2316, very brief, see URL below): > http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?year=2012&sessio… > > We may be asked to return for a dinner meeting with some Roads & Transportation and Finance committee members the day prior to the bill being voted on in Charleston. The AARP folks believe that all support to legislators will help. Further, a DOH employee indicated that one of the DOH's potential barriers to CS legislation is that it will "cost more" (hooey because of costly rebuilds, accidents, etc add to direct and indirect costs). Thus, letters of support from the City Manager, Traffic Commission, and/or City Council/Mayor would help. > > Please let me know how we may all proceed together or separately. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > > >

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Bike Sharing systems get people biking in cities
by director 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

For your reading enjoyment. http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bike-sharing-its-global-city-cyclings-gatew… Nick, aka Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: Long range Transportation Plan Meetings
by Hugh Kierig 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

All: There was an error in the locations of the meetings that is corrected below. I apologize for any confusion. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Hugh Kierig 1/17/2012 2:19 PM >>> Dear Morgantown Bicycle Board Member: In the next few months Morgantown, Star City, and Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization will engage in an unprecedented effort to develop a shared vision for the future of the region. The vision will become the foundation for Morgantown and Star City’s comprehensive plans and for the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan. The first step in building that vision consists of two Idea Gathering meetings. this is a perfect opportunity to interject into the plan many of the recommendations of the recently concluded Bicycle Plan. The purpose of these meetings is to identify the ideas, principles, and goals that will mold the area’s future. The best way to make sure that the issues and ideas you care about are part of the vision is to participate in one of these meetings. The meetings will be held January 25th at South Middle School and January 26th at North Elementary School. Both meetings begin at 7 PM. Share this email and the invitation flyer with your friends, co-workers, and with members of any organization you may belong to. I hope to see you at the meetings. Sincerely, Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f)

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Re: [Bikeboard] Long range Transportation Plan Meetings
by Chip Wamsley 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

To all, I hope everyone on the bike board attends one of these meetings--we might be more effective in getting our message heard, if we split up into different focus groups and don't stick together. Keep this in mind. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> Sent 1/17/2012 3:22:01 PM To: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Long range Transportation Plan Meetings Hugh, just so there is no confusion, you wrote the names of the schools backwards, by exchanging North for South, therefor providing different dates, but the flyer does have the correct names as "North Elementary School" and "South Middle School", and it provides the date of the 25th for South Middle School, and the 26th for North Elementary School. -Jonathan On 1/17/2012 2:19 PM, Hugh Kierig wrote: Dear Morgantown Bicycle Board Member: In the next few months Morgantown, Star City, and Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization will engage in an unprecedented effort to develop a shared vision for the future of the region. The vision will become the foundation for Morgantown and Star City’s comprehensive plans and for the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan. The first step in building that vision consists of two Idea Gathering meetings. this is a perfect opportunity to interject into the plan many of the recommendations of the recently concluded Bicycle Plan. The purpose of these meetings is to identify the ideas, principles, and goals that will mold the area’s future. The best way to make sure that the issues and ideas you care about are part of the vision is to participate in one of these meetings. The meetings will be held January 25th at North Middle School and January 26th at South Elementary School. Both meetings begin at 7 PM. Share this email and the invitation flyer with your friends, co-workers, and with members of any organization you may belong to. I hope to see you at the meetings. Sincerely, Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

Colin, Thanks for your encouraging response. Sometimes limited exposure enables a unique perspective. I'm glad you joined the Bicycle Boar and value your participation. If city council denies the Bicycle Plan, we will find out why and make adjustments until we can move forward. We can always accomplish something positive for cycling even if it's not exactly what we have in the plan now. Frank On Jan 13, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Colin Dierman wrote: > Good Morning Frank, i reviewed your presentation and with the limited exposure i have to this process, it looks good. What happens if council denies the plan? Not that i think they would, just curious...colin > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 1/12/2012 2:58:43 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Plan > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please find attached, a draft presentation of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to the City Council that is schedule for January 31. Please review it and reply to all with comments to improve it or your concurrence with it. I currently contains 9 short slides that I think I can present in the 5-minutes I expect to have to present it. > > The attached is in ppt format. Please let me know if you have any trouble opening it. I'll work with you to get it to you in a format that you can view it. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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January Bicycle Board Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

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

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MEBEP Final Report
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

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

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

13 Jan '12

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

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

13 Jan '12

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

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

13 Jan '12

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

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

12 Jan '12

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

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

12 Jan '12

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

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Bicycle Friendly Community application
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

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

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MPO visioning meetings
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

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

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College Cycling Course
by Ryan Post 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

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

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Input from cyclists on Route 7
by D. Williams 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Hello Everyone, I am presenting next week on the truck traffic impacts on Route 7 through downtown. Do any of you take this route regularly and have a comment? Do you have any images or assessments that you would like mentioned? I have some data from cyclists on Brockway, but that is not the focus of this presentation. I do think it is important to mention however as I counted 4 cyclists during my last field survey. This is not a full impact study, but I want to reach out to you for accounts and occurrences that you have witnessed on this commuting route. Thank you for your input and additions to this research. Have a nice day. Danielle N. Williams Assistant to the Director TDM Coordinator Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304-413-0297 FAX: 304-291-9573 Mobile: 571-213-1336 Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead "Planning is about leading, innovating and inspiring the next generation." -APA, Communication Bootcamp

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Bikes Belong Coalition
by Chip Wamsley 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Derek. Thanks for the heads up. MRTC has already gotten a grant (the largest awarded in 2010) for some erosion control maintenance. I believe the bike board applied for one for the climbing lane. A lot of the money comes from suppliers and dealers in the bike industry. We donate a percentage of our helmet sales and certain bike sales to bikes belong for these grants, so its good to see some of the money come back to Morgantown. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent 1/9/2012 9:58:34 AM To: Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org, bikeboard(a)cheat.org Cc: ella(a)montrails.org, Sarah(a)DeckersCreek.org, Amanda(a)Cheat.org, Pamela(a)DeckersCreek.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Bikes Belong Coalition Martin, Thanks for sending this! Since I am on the Bike Board, I am forwarding this on to the rest of the group. I've also replied all to find out if anyone else you've emailed is pursuing this Grant in our area. Bike Board members, Are you familiar with the Bike Belong Grants Program? Have we ever pursued this in the past? Thanks, ~Derek On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Derek Springston <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com> wrote: “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:50:35 -0500 To: ella(a)montrails.org; Amanda(a)Cheat.org; Sarah(a)DeckersCreek.org; Pamela(a)DeckersCreek.org; guitardeek(a)hotmail.com From: Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org Subject: FYI Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities Supported Bikes Belong Coalition The goal of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American bicycle industry, is putting more people on bicycles more often. The Bikes Belong Grants Program provides support for projects that leverage federal funding and build momentum for bicycling in communities across the U.S. Funded projects can include bike paths and rail trails, as well as bike parks, mountain bike trails, BMX facilities, and bicycle advocacy initiatives. The focus of the facility grant category is to connect existing facilities or create new biking opportunities. The advocacy grant category seeks to support large-scale, innovative, replicable advocacy initiatives that significantly increase ridership and improve conditions for bicycling in big U.S. cities. The application deadline is February 29, 2012. Visit the Coalition';s website to submit an online application. Martin Christ Water remediation director Friends of Deckers Creek PO Box 877 Dellslow, WV 26531 Tel. (304) 292-3970 Cell (304) 692-6278 Fax (304) 292-5070 Email Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Bikes Belong Coalition
by Derek Springston 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Martin, Thanks for sending this! Since I am on the Bike Board, I am forwarding this on to the rest of the group. I've also replied all to find out if anyone else you've emailed is pursuing this Grant in our area. Bike Board members, Are you familiar with the Bike Belong Grants Program? Have we ever pursued this in the past? Thanks, ~Derek On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Derek Springston <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com>wrote: > > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells > * > > ------------------------------ > Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:50:35 -0500 > To: ella(a)montrails.org; Amanda(a)Cheat.org; Sarah(a)DeckersCreek.org; > Pamela(a)DeckersCreek.org; guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > From: Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org > Subject: > > FYI > > > Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities Supported > *Bikes Belong Coalition > <http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/>*The goal of the > Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American bicycle industry, is > putting more people on bicycles more often. The Bikes Belong Grants Program > provides support for projects that leverage federal funding and build > momentum for bicycling in communities across the U.S. Funded projects can > include bike paths and rail trails, as well as bike parks, mountain bike > trails, BMX facilities, and bicycle advocacy initiatives. The focus of the > facility grant category is to connect existing facilities or create new > biking opportunities. The advocacy grant category seeks to support > large-scale, innovative, replicable advocacy initiatives that significantly > increase ridership and improve conditions for bicycling in big U.S. cities. > The application deadline is February 29, 2012. Visit the Coalition';s > website to submit an online application. > > > Martin Christ > Water remediation director > Friends of Deckers Creek > PO Box 877 > Dellslow, WV 26531 > > Tel. (304) 292-3970 > Cell (304) 692-6278 > Fax (304) 292-5070 > Email Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org >

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Fwd: WVU EmployeeFest 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '12

06 Jan '12

Here's a ripe banana for Thursday:) Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: January 3, 2012 3:13:36 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fwd: WVU EmployeeFest 2012 > > Frank / Christiaan > > I have ben contacted regarding the 2012 Employee Fest to be held on Wednesday, April 12th. They are taking reservations for booths for this event. Please let me know if the Bike Board or Ped Board would be interested in being involved with this event. > > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) > > > From: "Toni Christian" <Toni.Christian(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: December 22, 2011 11:29:45 AM EST > To: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "Debra Stevens" <Debra.Stevens(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: WVU EmployeeFest 2012 > > > Dear Hugh, > > As a participant in last year’s event, the West Virginia University Division of Human Resources would like to offer your unit/department the opportunity to be an exhibitor for WVU EmployeeFest 2012: Benefits & Wellness Expo in advance of opening up registration to the community. As you are aware, this all-day event will be held at the Erickson Alumni Center on the WVU Evansdale Campus in Morgantown, WV on Thursday, April 12, 2012. It is our goal to make the Benefits and Wellness Expo a valuable service to WVU employees by educating participants about WVU benefits and health/wellness opportunities through a variety of health screenings, demonstrations, exhibitor’s tables, informational lectures and workshops. > > This will be a wonderful opportunity for the WVU Transportation & Parking Office and the Morgantown Bicycle Board to connect with many WVU faculty and staff in a positive environment focused on health and wellness. West Virginia University employs over 5,000 benefits eligible employees on the Morgantown campus and we are expecting over 1,500 employees to attend the Expo. This year’s event will coincide with WVU Employee Benefits Open Enrollment (scheduled for the month of April) and will focus on several areas of wellness including mind, physical, and financial wellness. > > The WVU Transportation & Parking Office and the Morgantown Bicycle Board will be wonderful additions to this event and we are looking forward to working with you to make the WVU EmployeeFest 2012: Benefits & Wellness Expo an outstanding experience for WVU employees. > > Please feel free to contact me or Debra Stevens (Debra.Stevens(a)mail.wvu.edu) if you have any questions. > > RSVP requested by January 10, 2012. Registration information will be forwarded after RSVP. > > Look forward to hearing from you soon. > > Happy Holidays!!!! > > Toni > > >

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BFC application
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jan '12

05 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please join me in extending gratitude to Damien, Butch, gunnar, Hugh, Marilyn, Betsy and Ryan for what must have been many hours of challenging work completing their sections of the Bicycle Friendly Community award application. Please find attached, Bicycle Friendly Community Application_2011V01.doc. This document integrates all the inputs. Please review it in preparation for our meeting this Thursday when we will finalize it for submission to Jeff Mikorski. There are still some rough areas in it that are easy to find by looking for red text and comments in the margin. If you have solutions to any of those issues, please reply-all to this message with them. Also, please indicate anything that can be improved. The attached file is also in Dropbox at http://db.tt/epAJBA0V . If you accepted the invitation to share the folder, http://db.tt/72JvIyum in which the attached file resides, you can download it, modify it and upload it. If you do so, please use Track Changes and Comments so we can easily find the changes that you make. Printing 17 copies of the attached 37 page document will consume 629 sheets of paper and toner so I don't plan to ask Barbara to make 17 copies as usual. If you want a paper copy of the application on Thursday, please reply before noon tomorrow. Keep warm and see you Thursday! 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] (Nearly) Final version of "Let's Start Biking"
by director 05 Jan '12

05 Jan '12

Good afternoon, In case this message was buried in your email during the holiday break, I would ask you to please review the video at the YouTube link given and return comments to me by tomorrow. I've only received one comment so far (Thanks Danielle) I will try and work with Robby to get them incorporated and deliver the final video sometime next week. Thank you, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Sent 12/27/2011 12:00:37 PM To: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Robert Rexroad" <robrexroad(a)gmail.com>, "arathy" <arathyn(a)gmail.com>, jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org Subject: [Bikeboard] (Nearly) Final version of "Let's Start Biking" Good morning, Robby sent me the link to the latest video of "Let's Start Biking" yesterday and I've previewed it and am passing it on for review by the Bicycle Board. I've found 2 minor corrections to be made, but would like to get everybody's inputs and send them all to Rob at once to make the best use of his time. If possible please make the edits in the YouTube comments so everyone can see them and avoid duplicates (150character limit - one edit/comment please) - this requires that you have an account (your Google sign-in). Note that this video is posted so it doesn't show up in a search, you can only view it if you type in the link. Otherwise feel free to email me with your edits and I'll put them on the YouTube page with your name for credit. You can follow up with a call at 304-276-0213 if you think it needs discussion. I'll leave it open for comments for about 2 weeks (until Jan 10) to give everyone a chance to get back from holiday break. Then we should finally be able to release it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNlCoHGZqBI Total running time is 10:09 min Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Input from cyclists on Route 7
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

Danielle, I didn't see that anybody replied to your request. I've held back because as Chairman of the Bicycle Board, I didn't want to influence anybody else's response but now I will respond. I ride Rt. 7 through downtown on average several times each week. In general, I find the cars more trouble than the trucks. While the trucks seem a lot scarier, they'll usually just trundle along behind me while cars will occasionally pass me closely even when I'm in the middle of my lane. Going out or in Beechurst, the going is easy when the traffic is heavy because everyone is going at or below bicycle speed. (I wonder if the WVDOT traffic study down there considered flow if the speed limit were enforced at 10 mph and all the red lights removed or set to truly balance intersection demand in real time. It would sure make cycling smoother through there.) When the Beechurst traffic is lighter, motorists seem to be less patient and when they see there's maybe enough room to squeeze around, they'll do it. Again, since I always ride near the middle of the lane, the trucks almost never try to pass me but the cars more frequently do. Occasionally, a truck driver will blow his horn at me but I ignore it since I'm doing exactly what any other slow moving vehicle would do there. I think some motor vehicle drivers think bicyclists should be on the sidewalk since so many do ride the sidewalk down there despite its illegality. I can usually go 15-20 mph through there but again, if the speed limit were 10 mph and enforced, cycling would be fine, trucks or no trucks. I know you said that you're not interested in Brockway but IMHO, that's worse than going through town. Either climbing up from Studio 101 (at Decker Avenue) to around Hackney St. where Brockway levels off, or climbing the Hogback turn and then keeping the hammer down where the cars and trucks can go faster is more likely to elicit horn blows and epithets than downtown. Despite the 25 mph speed limit there, this old guy can hardly get up either of those hills at more than about 10 mph. Again, if the speed limit were 10 mph or even 15 mph AND ENFORCED cycling there would be no problem, trucks or no trucks. I would also suggest you acknowledge the damage that the trucks do to the road which in some cases can present a bigger hazard to the cyclist than the vehicle itself. For a long time, the right turn at Walnut and Don Knotts had such holes and humps that an inattentive cyclist could end up on his or her head. Sure, now it's been repaved but how long will that last? I also drive my car along these same routes and find most offensive trucks taking up more than one lane and driving to the left of the center lane. Last week, as I was descending Brockway from Overdale, as I was about to enter the right hand curve in front of Studio 101, a truck came around the bend approximately 3 feet in my lane forcing me to jam on the breaks. I look forward to your presentation to the Traffic Commission on Jan. 11. Frank On Jan 3, 2012, at 11:27 AM, D. Williams wrote: > Thanks, Frank. See you then. > > D. Williams > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > > http://commuterchoices.com > > “Planning is about leading, innovating and inspiring the next generation.” –APA, Communication Bootcamp > > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 6:02 PM > To: D. Williams > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Input from cyclists on Route 7 > > Danielle, > > It is my understanding that the next Traffic Commission meeting is January 11. I am a member of the Traffic Commission. While the TC normally meets the first Wednesday of each month, at the December meeting, the Commissioners decided to postpone the January 4 meeting one week because of the Orange Bowl that occurs January 4 and I suppose they want to watch it. > > Frank > > On Dec 29, 2011, at 3:55 PM, D. Williams wrote: > > > Traffic Commission and then briefing the Ped. Safety the following week. > > D. Williams > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > > http://commuterchoices.com > > “Planning is about leading, innovating and inspiring the next generation.” –APA, Communication Bootcamp > > > From: Chet Parsons [mailto:chetparsons@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 3:48 PM > To: D. Williams > Cc: bikeboard(a)cheat.org > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Input from cyclists on Route 7 > > Danielle - Who are you presenting to? This might help as people can shape their comments to fit the audience. Thanks and good luck > > Chet > > On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 3:42 PM, D. Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I am presenting next week on the truck traffic impacts on Route 7 through downtown. Do any of you take this route regularly and have a comment? Do you have any images or assessments that you would like mentioned? I have some data from cyclists on Brockway, but that is not the focus of this presentation. I do think it is important to mention however as I counted 4 cyclists during my last field survey. This is not a full impact study, but I want to reach out to you for accounts and occurrences that you have witnessed on this commuting route. > > Thank you for your input and additions to this research. > > Have a nice day. > > Danielle N. Williams > Assistant to the Director > TDM Coordinator > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304-413-0297 FAX: 304-291-9573 Mobile: 571-213-1336 > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html > “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead > “Planning is about leading, innovating and inspiring the next generation.” > –APA, Communication Bootcamp > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Agenda for this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jan '12

01 Jan '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Please reply if you would like any changes. 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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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Dear Public Officials, I have added Perry Keller and Wes Stafford to the list of recipients of this message and am resending it to everyone so that you all know who's getting it. There are no other changes. Frank Dear Public Officials, Please find attached, the first preliminary Morgantown Bicycle Plan developed by the Bicycle Board. Within the next few days, you will also receive a paper copy. Please review the plan and give me your comments by December 7. We would like to include the plan in a February application to the League of American Bicyclists' for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. Since you are a key stakeholder in the plan, we want you to make it your plan. We will revise it to address your comments. We will ask you to approve the revision before we release it to the public. Please provide me your comments in whatever way is most convenient for you. You could open the attached MS Word document and mark it up using track changes and comments, or you could mark up the hard copy with pen and ink, or you could write your comments in an e-mail message, or you could simply tell me what you think. If you would like to discuss the plan, please contact me at your earliest convenience. 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: BFC application
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '11

28 Dec '11

Damien, Thanks for the update. I have uploaded your file to the BFCapplication folder in Dropbox at http://db.tt/72JvIyum with filename EngineeringV02.doc. Thank you for the exemplary completion of the engineering section of the application. I'm amazed at the data you have found and entered! I can't imagine how the engineering section could be more complete. 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 26, 2011 10:14:28 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: BFC application > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Frank, > > Sorry I did not get this out on Friday. I left work Thursday without my final info and haven't had a chance until tonight to get over there and get it. Attached is the final engineering section. If you have any questions feel free to give me a call. > > 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] updated E&E file
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Butch, I uploaded it to the BFCapplication folder in Dropbox at http://db.tt/72JvIyum . I renamed it, Encouragement&EvaluationV02. I also renamed the previous version, Encouragement&EvaluationV01. I don't understand why you can't add a file to the folder. Is anyone else having this problem? 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 Dec 27, 2011, at 12:07 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > Hi Frank, > Can you upload our most recent file to the dropbox folder? I can view the folder but not add to it. > Thanks, > Sutch > > > ------------------------------------------- > Stephen G. Graber > Biochem & Mol Pharmacology > PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 > phone: 304-293-2305 > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*)<SGnewEncouragement&Evaluation_2011.doc>

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(Nearly) Final version of "Let's Start Biking"
by director 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Good morning, Robby sent me the link to the latest video of "Let's Start Biking" yesterday and I've previewed it and am passing it on for review by the Bicycle Board. I've found 2 minor corrections to be made, but would like to get everybody's inputs and send them all to Rob at once to make the best use of his time. If possible please make the edits in the YouTube comments so everyone can see them and avoid duplicates (150character limit - one edit/comment please) - this requires that you have an account (your Google sign-in). Note that this video is posted so it doesn't show up in a search, you can only view it if you type in the link. Otherwise feel free to email me with your edits and I'll put them on the YouTube page with your name for credit. You can follow up with a call at 304-276-0213 if you think it needs discussion. I'll leave it open for comments for about 2 weeks (until Jan 10) to give everyone a chance to get back from holiday break. Then we should finally be able to release it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNlCoHGZqBI Total running time is 10:09 min Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Bike share becoming more popular
by director 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Good morning, Saw this on Treehugger this morning and thought I'd share it. http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/bikes/bike-share-bikes-around-the-worl… Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Cyclist injured at trail & Green Bag Rd.
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Sergeant McCabe, This morning's Dominion Post reported that a pick-up truck struck a 10-year old cyclist riding the Deckers Creek Trail when the cyclist was crossing Green Bag Rd. Can you tell us the direction that the cyclist was heading and the direction that the truck was heading when the truck hit the cyclist? We have pointed out in the past that crossings of paths with roadways are dangerous and that one in particular is blind for the cyclist heading upstream. The article said that the cyclist failed to stop but if he was headed upstream, he would have had to proceed out onto the roadway before he could see if a motor vehicle was coming from his left. As you know, the Bicycle Board has provided several recommendations for improving that crossing including realigning the intersection, installing cyclist activated crossing controls, installing a speed table and improving the signage. You may also be aware that the Bicycle Board has suggested that the pending replacement of Southern States by Walgreens presents an opportunity to implement some of the these recommendations. Here's a link to the article in the Dominion Post: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMS8xMi8yNyNBcj… 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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BFC Info (Not received)
by Ryan Post 25 Dec '11

25 Dec '11

At the last meeting I offered to draft my knowledge on the questions for the BFC application if I was sent the work that was already done. I did not get anything from which to start. I just read EVERY email sent last night, nope not there. If I can get that in the next couple days, I can have it done before the next meeting, Jan 5. I'm getting old. I might forget things. Ryan Post

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Untapped gold mine???
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

Butch's other email: Subject: Untapped gold mine??? From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:14:32 -0500 To: "bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org" <bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org> Do any of you know this person? She's been here since 2006 and has an incredible cycling CV. Getting her involved would likely add a lot to our efforts, especially in the youth development area! http://cpass.wvu.edu/faculty_staff/kristen_dieffenbach Happy Holidays to all- can't believe our next meeting is right around the corner! Butch ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem& Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*)

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What the heck?
by Gunnar Shogren 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

Is it just me or did most of you just receive a complete wrath of BB messages? Some about a month old. Were the emails sent *just* to the BB sitting in some obtuse queue or where they circling the globe waiting for a port to be opened? Whatever it is, I would have to say it's not good, specially considering what most of the discussion was about. Harrumph. Oh yeah, and Happy Holidays! (Hope you get this before the start of the New Year)

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, Over the past several weeks, I have had several dialogues with various stakeholders in the bicycle plan. I have produced 4 revisions since v09 that you signed. Keeping up with the various reviewers comments, 'our' responses and the revisions is a bit of work. You can see it all at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr . I think we're getting close to having all the stakeholders on board. To do so, I softened the plan considerably by removing all the "shalls" and most of the "wills" and even deleting the responsible individuals for the various Es but the essence of the actions that we've identified that need to be taken to make Morgantown a bicycle friendly community are still in there. Attached, please find MBPv13wchanges.docx . This version only shows the changes from v12. (To see all the changes from v09, the version you signed, forward, go to http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr and review MBPv12wchanges.docx . To see the reviewer comments and 'our' responses to their comments, go to http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr and review the various files that have their names in the the filename.) I plan to send the attached to all the stakeholders and the TC Monday. If you could review it and give me your concurrence, I wouldn't feel so out on a limb. Also, if you could indicate any improvements, that would even be better. Merry Christmas! Frank

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TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, The Traffic Commission unanimously appointed Colin Dierman to replace Jim Rye. Welcome Colin! Chairman Nutter recommended that the TC "go with the BB to take the Morgantown Bicycle Plan to City Council". The TC members agreed to read the plan and e-mail comments to me. The version they reviewed included changes in response to comment from Terrence Moore, Ed Preston, Bill Austin and Perry Keller. I told them that after we sent it to them, we received comments from Terry Hough and Chris Fletcher. I told them that none of the comments were show-stoppers and summarized them all as follows: 1. Prioritize projects 2. Include project budgetary cost estimates 3. Soften wording from directive to guiding 4. Limit scope to within Morgantown or separate within City from Greater Morgantown 5. Don’t allocate projects to people that are not empowered to implement them 6. Include maps to show engineering project locations 7. Provide more citations for statements I promised to send them within 1 week (by Dec. 14), a revision that addresses all the comments received so far. Each of the above could be addressed separately and in parallel with the others by separate individuals/teams and could even be fun. Some of them could even be fun. Please let me know ASAP if you'll work on any of them. Other TC outcomes: In the BB monthly report to TC (attached), we reported accomplishment: Completed bicycling education video for children aged 5-10 years. Commissioner Paul Steel who represents 2nd ward and who works at North Elementary asked if he could use the video. I promised to send him the YouTube link when we have it. First Sergeant Matt McCabe will not be an ex-officio member of the BB. He discussed it with Chief Preston and they decided that McCabe's ex-officio position on the TC is adequate since the BB is an advisory board to the TC. But, he also said that he would advise the BB and attend BB meetings whose agenda includes specific enforcement topics. 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] Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by MARGARETorMIKE＠aol.com 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

Frank, The language is vastly improved in the new document. This document plus the added attention being afforded the "campus connector" through the Sunnyside Up initiative should go a long way in promoting the Traffic Commission agenda. Thanks for all the hard work, Margaret Roberts In a message dated 12/19/2011 9:32:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net writes: Traffic Commission Members, Please find attached, version 12 of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This version is a revision of the version that I distributed at the the December 8, 2011 Traffic Commission meeting. Version 12 contains changes in response to comments from Ed Preston, Perry Keller, Bill Austin, Terrence Moore received before our Dec. 12 meeting and from Terry Hough and Chris Fletcher received after our Dec. 12 meeting. Since we canceled the Jan. 4 Traffic Commission meeting, we will not be able to discuss the plan again before we present it to City Council on January 31. Therefore, we ask you to review the attached and reply with comments at your earliest convenience but soon enough for us to incorporate any changes before Jan. 31. Say, Jan. 17? (please) To make the plan as good as possible, we will remain open to comments and suggestions as long as we can. The versions of the plan, the comments that we receive and our responses to the comments can all be found at _http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr_ (http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr) . (When we received comments in MS Word or other editable format, our response to each comment appears within the document adjacent to the comment.) Merry Christmas! 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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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

Traffic Commission Members, Please find attached, version 12 of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This version is a revision of the version that I distributed at the the December 8, 2011 Traffic Commission meeting. Version 12 contains changes in response to comments from Ed Preston, Perry Keller, Bill Austin, Terrence Moore received before our Dec. 12 meeting and from Terry Hough and Chris Fletcher received after our Dec. 12 meeting. Since we canceled the Jan. 4 Traffic Commission meeting, we will not be able to discuss the plan again before we present it to City Council on January 31. Therefore, we ask you to review the attached and reply with comments at your earliest convenience but soon enough for us to incorporate any changes before Jan. 31. Say, Jan. 17? (please) To make the plan as good as possible, we will remain open to comments and suggestions as long as we can. The versions of the plan, the comments that we receive and our responses to the comments can all be found at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr . (When we received comments in MS Word or other editable format, our response to each comment appears within the document adjacent to the comment.) Merry Christmas! 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] Youth Cycling Video "Let's Start Biking" Final Edits
by director 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

Good evening, Sorry I've been delayed in following through on the bike video since the last Bike Board meeting. I met with Robby on Friday, Dec 1 and discussed the required changes. Specifically the following: - He'll make the requested changes as agreed at the meeting: * Correct spelling in Jonathan Suite's name * Make changes to "Funded by" credits as requested by Frank * Correct of re-shoot the Hand Signal scenes * Make an annotation in the sidewalk riding scene to the effect "Sidewalk riding may not be permitted in your city, check local laws." - He'll put the video up on youtube (and provide the link) so you can only see it by linking. Earlier versions will be removed. We'll leave it up for a week to collect any additional comments (this is where you can ask us to spend up to 2 hours for more edits) before finalizing and delivery. He's started a new job that is keeping him busy, but he expected to get to it tonite as of the last time I heard from him. I've sent an invoice to Jeff Mikorski for the full contracted amount. Haven't heard from Jeff as to when payment will be received. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: Notice of Public Meeting (Mileground Improvement Project)
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

FYI. This may be an opportunity to make 705 more bicycle-friendly. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 9, 2011 9:51:47 AM EST > To: mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Mike Lantz <mlantz(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Notice of Public Meeting (Mileground Improvement Project) > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > The West Virginia Division of Highways will hold an informational public meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the cafeteria at Easton Elementary School. The project consist of improving WV 705 to either a 4 lane or 5 lane facility or a combination of the two for approximately two miles from Stewartstown Rd to Hartman Run Rd. The public meeting will update information from the last meeting on September 30, 2010. Highway officials will provide details, including a handout on the project. > > http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMS8xMi8wOSNBcj… > > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 >

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Bicycle Plan Revision
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, By the end of the day tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 8, please let me know if you want to work on revising the Morgantown Bicycle Plan and what you want to do. After I present the plan to the Traffic Commission tonight, I would like to get working on a revision ASAP so we'll have plenty of time to perfect it before we present it to City Council January 31. One thing is clear to me already: we will have to prioritize the projects and, if possible, have some kind of budgetary cost estimates when we present the plan to City Council. So far, we have received comments and/or marked up copies of v09 of the plan from: - Terrence Moore, City Manager; - Terry Hough, City Engineer; - Ed Preston, Police Chief; - Chris Fletcher, City Director of Development Projects; - Bill Austin, MPO Executive Directo,r and - Perry Keller, WVDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator. Except for Terrence's, you can see their comments at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr . (Terrence just asked us to change "City Manager" to "City Manager and/or his or her designee".) I admit that I was dreading getting comments from these stakeholders but having read their comments, I find them very positive, insightful and constructive. If you took 15 minutes to scan through all their comments, I think they will energize you as they did me. Tonight, I will present the plan to the Traffic Commission at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers. (It would be nice if some BB members were there to help me remember what they say about the plan.) I don't plan to walk through the plan. I plan to tell them that it has been reviewed by the key stakeholders, summarize the comments and say that we will revise the plan in response to their and the TC's comments in preparation for presentation to City Council January 31. I don't know how much of the plan they will have read in preparation for the meeting. I don't expect they'll have much to say. I hope they will read it and send us comments. 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] Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Christopher Fletcher 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Mr. Gmeindl: First, I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the reviewing the document. It is quite evident that a great deal of time and energy has been invested. Second, I want to thank you for your commitment and leadership. Third, I want to apologize for not keeping to my commitment in sharing my input with you by last Friday. As the hour of this email indicates, my time has been stretched pretty thin. I have attached the document with my suggested revisions and comments provided within using the track changes function in Word. Please note that I added "FLETCHER COMMENTS" to the file name to aid in organizing the several responses you are receiving. A few fundamental observations: - The planning document should set a positive tone throughout by eliminating confrontational and opinion statements. I noted a number of items that may require citation to demonstrate fact from opinion. - The planning document should be recommendation-based by eliminating "shall" statements. - It seems that the document is lacking in terms of prioritized infrastructure and programming objectives and tasks; a "punch list" is needed for ongoing quantitative and qualitative implementation evaluation purposes. - The planning document should include cost estimates for infrastructure and programming investments to inform budget and capital improvement planning and implementation as well as ongoing quantitative and qualitative implementation evaluation purposes. - The recommended action items towards the end of the document may be better organized by using a table format that includes information noted in my previous two points. Again, thank you for your dedication, work, and the opportunity to vet the document. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 11:03:25 AM Subject: Re: Morgantown Bicycle Plan Thanks, Chris! I'm glad to hear that you've taken a decent vacation. You deserve it! Frank On Nov 29, 2011, at 7:08 PM, Christopher Fletcher wrote: Mr. Gmeindl: Good evening. Thank you for the reminder. I am back in the office today following week plus vacation out-of-state. I will review the document and comment by the end of this week. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" < frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > To: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org , "Jeff Mikorski" < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org >, "Terry Hough" < though(a)cityofmorgantown.org >, "Ed Preston" < epreston(a)cityofmorgantown.org >, "Christopher Fletcher" < cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org >, mwise(a)boparc.org , "Bill Austin" < baustin(a)labyrinth.net >, "Fouad N Shoukry" < fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov >, "Richard Warner" < Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov >, "Perry J Keller" < Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov >, WSTAFFORD(a)wilbursmith.com , tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org Cc: "Bicycle Board" < bikeboard(a)cheat.org >, "Barbara Shellito" < bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:20:16 PM Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Plan Dear Public Officials, Thanks to Chief Preston, Perry Keller and Bill Austin for their timely comments on the Morgantown Bicycle Plan v09. We are hoping to have all your comments by December 7 so we can: 1. Summarize your comments for the Traffic Commission at its December 8 meeting; 2. Produce a version of the plan that we can present with your support to City Council in January; 3. Include the Plan in our February application to the League of American Bicyclists for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. For your convenience, you can read the plan and stakeholder comments at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr . Please contact me if you have any questions. 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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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

Dear Public Officials, I have added Tom Arnold, Director Morgantown Parking Authority to the list of recipients of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. I'm copying you all so you know who got it and so you may communicate among each other about 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

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Fwd: Agenda for December Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

FYI, Pedestrian Board 2011 accomplishments and 2012 goals. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: December 6, 2011 11:36:42 AM EST > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Margaret Roberts" <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mike Lantz" <mlantz(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "david mckain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "Adam Henry" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ken Martis" <Ken.Martis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Agenda for December Traffic Commission Meeting > > All - > I did not submit the attached to Damien in time for the agenda as I wanted it reviewed by the Pedestrian Safety Board at our meeting last night. Please find attached a PDF summary of PSB accomplishments to date and goals for 2012. I hope it will be included in our minutes, but wanted to provide it ahead of time for your enjoyment. > See you tomorrow. > Christiaan > > >>> On 12/5/2011 at 4:54 PM, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > All, > > I apologize for the delay in getting this out. I have been waiting to here back from the Rahall Institute to see if they would be available before I set the agenda. Attached is the agenda and attachments. If you have any question please give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 >

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20111201_Bike_Board_Meeting_Minutes.doc
by Elizabeth Shogren 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings! Betsy

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Terrence accepts Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, I met with City Manager, Terrence Moore and Damien Davis today. Terrence said he looked over the Bicycle Plan and accepts it. He put a presentation of it on the agenda for the January 31 City Council meeting of the whole, He understands that the plan is an essential element of our LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application and shares our determination to get the plan and application done by the February 17 application deadline. At the meeting, I used the attached outline to guide our discussion. 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 lane
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Dec '11

03 Dec '11

Today's DP article, "Bike Lane along U.S. 60 complete", says WVDOH spent $1.6M on an 11-mile bike lane from St. Albans to Charleston. http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMS8xMi8wMyNBcj… I wonder if they're getting a 50% cost share from the communities through which it passes. They wanted Morgantown to pay the full $25K for the Mon Blvd. climbing lane and then Terrence negotiated a 50-50 cost share. Do you think we should try to get them to stripe a climbing lane on the other side of the hill with their funds? (BTW, I think it's cool that a couple of WVDOT administrators ride and live in St. Albans.) F

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Re: [Bikeboard] Dec. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Damien, At http://db.tt/eNc5RBYL , there are 2 files: 1) Bicycle Board Report to TC for next Wednesday's meeting, and 2) v10 of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. v10 of the plan contains changes made in response to comments by Chief Preston, Perry Keller and Bill Austin on v09. As we discussed at tonight's BB meeting, we would like the TC to review v10 in preparation for next week's TC meeting and to give us comments at the meeting. Thanks for supporting the TC and the BB! 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 Nov 30, 2011, at 8:31 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > I am putting together the agenda for next weeks meeting, if you have something you would like to discuss please let me know by Friday morning. Thanks you. > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 > >

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Plan revised for TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached v10 or the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. It shows changes that I made to v09 in response to comments received from Chief Preston, Perry Keller and Bill Austin. I will also send this file to the TC through Damien with the changes accepted. If you find any changes with which you disagree, please let me know and I'll revert them but I'll need your response before the TC meeting at 6:30 pm tomorrow. Frank

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Dec. 1 BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, I usually create and send the agenda for the monthly BB meeting the weekend before the meeting. With this weekend being Thanksgiving weekend, I would like to complete and send the agenda this Wednesday. Two items we probably should discuss are Jim Rye's replacement and the Bicycle Friendly Community award application. To save meeting time, please identify potential candidates to replace Jim Rye, confirm with them that they'd want to serve and reply-to-all to this message with their names and invite them to the meeting. I'm suggesting we discuss the Bicycle Friendly Community award application to help the teams that volunteered to write the application. Following is status of on-going activities. Let me know which, if any, you want me to put on the agenda for discussion at the meeting. If I missed something, let me know. Distributed preliminary first draft of Morgantown Bicycling Plan to key stakeholders: Terrence Moore, Jeff Mikorski, Terry Hough, Ed Preston, Chris Fletcher, Mark Wise, Tom Arnold, Bill Austin, Fouad Shoukry, Perry Keller and Wes Stafford. I requested their comments and changes by December 8. So far, I haven't heard from any of them. We need to get on the City Council's agenda to present. Thanks to Chet, he and I met with Damien and Jeff to discuss a joint Morgantown-Star City TEP grant application for a bicycle climbing lane from Star City Bridge to WVU Coliseum. Subsequently, Chet met with Star City Mayor Sharp. Unfortunately, Jeff later informed me that Morgantown will not apply for this funding because they're afraid it will jeopardize their application for street scape funding. We may still pursue it with Star City. Nick asked for $500 more to complete the video for 12-year old and younger cyclists. Two BB members replied to me and one replied to all with their agreement so I told Nick and Jeff that we're OK with it. Ryan taught 3 WVU students CCC TS101 class Nov. 3, 11, 13. Thanks, Ryan! Thanks to Hugh, we're just about complete establishing a 1-credit hour CCC course at WVU CPASS to be taught for the first time in Spring 2012. Participants will be able to take it for credit or through the Lifetime Activities program. Price is TBD. On Nov. 9, the Parking Authority approved bicycle lockers for 2 city garages. Chip is working on specifications to enable Tom Arnold to submit a purchase order. The City's 2012 budget has $5,500 for bicycle parking. The lockers will cost about $4,000. Trying to determine status of grant application that we submitted to Jeff Mikorski in September for him to submit to Bikes Belong for $10K to fund Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane from Eighth St. to Evansdale Dr.. Brandon Crawford, WVU Cycling Club rep has resigned. I've asked him to find/recommend a replacement. WVDOH replaced in-line drainage grates by Coliseum with bicycle-friendly grates. Remaining in-line grates to be replaced are on Westover Bridge, Walnut St. Bridge, South University Ave. northbound between Pleasant and Walnut. (We need to inventory in-line grates on campus.) Delivered to Paul Mattox, Ray LaHood, Earl Ray Tomblin, Joe Fisher, Asel Kennedy and Brent Walker, petition with 125 signatures to enable cyclists to cross Cheat Lake at Ice’s Ferry during bridge replacement. MPO Policy Board chaired by Joe Fisher planned to discuss the application and may write a support letter to DOH. I'm working on the education grant final report. In his completion of the Enforcement section of the BFA application, Chief Preston said that First Sergeant Matt McCabe "is an active member of the bicycle Advisory Committee". May I have your concurrence to invite Sergeant McCabe to join us as an ex-officio representing the MPD? Welcome Adam Henry! I would appreciate your replies to this message before the holiday. 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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LAB feedback to 2007 BFC application
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Bicycle Board Members, At tonight's meeting, Butch mentioned the feedback that LAB gave us in response to our 2007 BFC application. That reminded me that last January, I made a spreadsheet in which I listed their feedback in column A and then in column B, what we have done since 2007 to address their feedback. I just uploaded that file to Dropbox at http://db.tt/QgsuwTnb . (I haven't updated it since January.) It may be helpful in completing your sections of the new application. Frank

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Tonight's BB meeting in Training Room
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Tonight, we will meet in the PSC Training Room. Boys & Girls Club is meeting in Conf. Room. RDVIC is meeting in Training Room until 6:30. Look sharp. Frank

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Walgreen
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Chris, Roy, Bill, I read in this morning's Dominion Post that Walgreens is going to replace Southern States in Sabraton. How is that going to effect the Deckers Creek trail and bicycle traffic? As you know, the Deckers Creek trail currently runs adjacent to the Southern States site. Behind Southern States, the crossing of Deckers Creek Blvd. heading upstream is quite dangerous due to the poor sight line. Looking to the left, Deckers Creek Blvd. curves out of the sight line and the fence and stuff in the Southern States lot blocks visibility. Permitting the Walgreens project should consider mitigating this disaster waiting to happen. Certainly,we can't let it be worsened. If Walgreens is permitted to have a traffic exit/entrance onto Deckers Creek Blvd., that crossing will become an even bigger disaster. With the WVDOH also planning to install a westbound left turn lane from Rt. 7 at the other end of Deckers Creek Blvd. do we have an opportunity to improve the dangers presented by the misalignments of the Deckers Creek trail with Deckers Creek Blvd. at both crossings? The Walgreens project, the Rt. 7 left turn lane project, the Hogback turn project, and the perpetual uproar about truck traffic through downtown, seems to present us with an opportunity to take an overall systems view of living, business and traffic INCLUDING bicycle and pedestrian between the Mon River and the Sabraton I-68 interchange. Chris, please don't let the Walgreen's project proceed without considering the impact on bicycle traffic in that area. 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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Education section of BFC
by Marilyn Newcome 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Hello All, Second try of sending the Education section of the Bike Friendly Community application. Please read the Education section to see what I have so far. If you have anything to add, please let me know so I can change or add. Marilyn

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board Monday 12/5 agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

FYI, attached is agenda for next Monday's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting for those of you that walk. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 30, 2011 5:00:54 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board Monday 12/5 agenda > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Troops - > Please find attached Monday's agenda, and note the updated meeting format. Please bring ideas re: Evansdale plan to put into a letter for WVU. See you all Monday. Lots to discuss as usual. > Best, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

Dear Public Officials, Thanks to Chief Preston, Perry Keller and Bill Austin for their timely comments on the Morgantown Bicycle Plan v09. We are hoping to have all your comments by December 7 so we can: Summarize your comments for the Traffic Commission at its December 8 meeting; Produce a version of the plan that we can present with your support to City Council in January; Include the Plan in our February application to the League of American Bicyclists for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. For your convenience, you can read the plan and stakeholder comments at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr . Please contact me if you have any questions. 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] Dec. 1 BB meeting
by Chip Wamsley 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

With regard to Jim Rye's replacement: we had previously considered Colin Dierman and now he would be able to join the board. Chip Wamsley -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 11/21/2011 3:19:12 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Dec. 1 BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, I usually create and send the agenda for the monthly BB meeting the weekend before the meeting. With this weekend being Thanksgiving weekend, I would like to complete and send the agenda this Wednesday. Two items we probably should discuss are Jim Rye's replacement and the Bicycle Friendly Community award application. To save meeting time, please identify potential candidates to replace Jim Rye, confirm with them that they'd want to serve and reply-to-all to this message with their names and invite them to the meeting. I'm suggesting we discuss the Bicycle Friendly Community award application to help the teams that volunteered to write the application. Following is status of on-going activities. Let me know which, if any, you want me to put on the agenda for discussion at the meeting. If I missed something, let me know. Distributed preliminary first draft of Morgantown Bicycling Plan to key stakeholders: Terrence Moore, Jeff Mikorski, Terry Hough, Ed Preston, Chris Fletcher, Mark Wise, Tom Arnold, Bill Austin, Fouad Shoukry, Perry Keller and Wes Stafford. I requested their comments and changes by December 8. So far, I haven't heard from any of them. We need to get on the City Council's agenda to present. Thanks to Chet, he and I met with Damien and Jeff to discuss a joint Morgantown-Star City TEP grant application for a bicycle climbing lane from Star City Bridge to WVU Coliseum. Subsequently, Chet met with Star City Mayor Sharp. Unfortunately, Jeff later informed me that Morgantown will not apply for this funding because they're afraid it will jeopardize their application for street scape funding. We may still pursue it with Star City. Nick asked for $500 more to complete the video for 12-year old and younger cyclists. Two BB members replied to me and one replied to all with their agreement so I told Nick and Jeff that we're OK with it. Ryan taught 3 WVU students CCC TS101 class Nov. 3, 11, 13. Thanks, Ryan! Thanks to Hugh, we're just about complete establishing a 1-credit hour CCC course at WVU CPASS to be taught for the first time in Spring 2012. Participants will be able to take it for credit or through the Lifetime Activities program. Price is TBD. On Nov. 9, the Parking Authority approved bicycle lockers for 2 city garages. Chip is working on specifications to enable Tom Arnold to submit a purchase order. The City's 2012 budget has $5,500 for bicycle parking. The lockers will cost about $4,000. Trying to determine status of grant application that we submitted to Jeff Mikorski in September for him to submit to Bikes Belong for $10K to fund Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane from Eighth St. to Evansdale Dr.. Brandon Crawford, WVU Cycling Club rep has resigned. I've asked him to find/recommend a replacement. WVDOH replaced in-line drainage grates by Coliseum with bicycle-friendly grates. Remaining in-line grates to be replaced are on Westover Bridge, Walnut St. Bridge, South University Ave. northbound between Pleasant and Walnut. (We need to inventory in-line grates on campus.) Delivered to Paul Mattox, Ray LaHood, Earl Ray Tomblin, Joe Fisher, Asel Kennedy and Brent Walker, petition with 125 signatures to enable cyclists to cross Cheat Lake at Ice’s Ferry during bridge replacement. MPO Policy Board chaired by Joe Fisher planned to discuss the application and may write a support letter to DOH. I'm working on the education grant final report. In his completion of the Enforcement section of the BFA application, Chief Preston said that First Sergeant Matt McCabe "is an active member of the bicycle Advisory Committee". May I have your concurrence to invite Sergeant McCabe to join us as an ex-officio representing the MPD? Welcome Adam Henry! I would appreciate your replies to this message before the holiday. 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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In-line drainage grates
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '11

28 Nov '11

Bryan, I rode up Mon Blvd. today from Star City Bridge to the Coliseum and observed that the former in-line drainage grates have been replaced with bicycle friendly grates. (See attached Before and After photos). On behalf of Morgantown area bicyclists, I give you thanks! Replacing those grates corrects a significant dangerous situation especially since the now nicely repaved shoulder eases the climb from the bridge to the Coliseum. Thank you for considering bicyclists in all WVDOH projects! 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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Petition: Keep Ice's Ferry Bridge Open to Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please go to http://www.PetitionOnline.com/IcesFrry/petition.html and sign the petition to WVDOT Secretary Paul Mattox. When it gets enough signatures, I'll download, print and send it to him as well as to the cc list. Here's what the petition says: Dear Secretary Mattox: We, the undersigned Morgantown area bicyclists hereby petition the State of West Virginia to provide means for bicyclists to cross Cheat Lake at Ice’s Ferry during the replacement of Ice’s Ferry Bridge. Ice’s Ferry Bridge provides the only practical means for bicycles to cross Cheat Lake. Many local area cyclists as well as visitors to the Morgantown area frequently used Ice’s Ferry Bridge to travel between the Morgantown area to points east of Cheat Lake. The recent closing of Ice’s Ferry Bridge makes it impossible for us to cross the lake for work and recreation. cc: Ray LaHood, Secretary, US Department of Transportation Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of West Virginia Asel Kennedy, President Monongalia County Commission Joe Fisher, Chairman Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization

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Fwd: Bike Comments
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Perry Keller submitted comments on the bicycle plan. They are attached file, Morgantown Bicycle Comments.docx. I read them and wrote responses in the attached file: Morgantown Bicycle Comments-WVDOT.docx . Please review Perry's comments and my responses and let me know if you agree with my responses or what you think the responses should be. Also, please not that some of my comments say, "Who wants to do this?". If you would, please let me know that, too:) The plan and associated documents such as stakeholder comments will be stored in Dropbox at http://db.tt/Bse1rpGr 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 Morgantown Bicycle Comments-WVDOT.docx Begin forwarded message: > From: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Date: November 22, 2011 3:44:10 PM EST > To: <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bike Comments > > Per our conversation. > > Perry J. Keller > Statewide and Urban Planning > Program Planning and Administration Division > Building 5, 8th Floor > 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. > Charleston, WV 25305 > 304.558.9591 (o) > 304.558.3783 (f) >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Comments
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Nov '11

23 Nov '11

Perry, I enjoyed our conversation yesterday. I read your attached file. Thank you and please give my thanks to the other reviewers for very thoughtful, insightful, proactive and professional comments. I will share them with the Bicycle Board and send you a response. In my first reading of WVDOT comments, I had the following questions: "Page 4: More Prosperous Local Economy – Any new census information that would identify specific characteristics to Greater Morgantown area i.e. younger population that might be more prone to be a distracted driver using smart phones, etc." could you please elaborate on what you are looking for here? It doesn't seem to fit in the context of the “More Prosperous Local Economy” topic of this paragraph. "Page 12: Stakeholder input from WVU, County Commissioners and DOT Secretary does not appear under their headings. Were these stakeholders interviewed?" From whom besides you in the WVDOT should we be getting input for the Morgantown Bicycle Plan? "Page 20: #7 This is not consistent with our signage directives." What are WVDOT signage directives with regard to Share the Road signs? (I agree with your earlier comment that we need to avoid saturation. We need guidelines. Certainly, dangerous segments of roadways that already have significant bicycling may need such signs.) Looking forward to continuing to work with you! 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 Nov 22, 2011, at 3:44 PM, Keller, Perry J wrote: > Per our conversation. > > Perry J. Keller > Statewide and Urban Planning > Program Planning and Administration Division > Building 5, 8th Floor > 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. > Charleston, WV 25305 > 304.558.9591 (o) > 304.558.3783 (f) > > <Morgantown Bicycle Comments.docx>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Youth Bike Skills video - Addendum to original contract
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

Please see attached. On Nov 22, 2011, at 3:56 PM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > I don't see an attachment. > > On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Jeff, Nick, >> The proposal looks OK to me. >> 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 Nov 22, 2011, at 3:34 PM, director wrote: >> >> Jeff, Frank, >> Positive Spin is pleased to provide the City of Morgantown (in cooperation >> with the Bicycle Board/Education Committee) this addendum proposal to >> complete production of the youth bicycling skills video "- Let's Start >> Biking!". Please let me know if this is satisfactory, our timeline is short >> so we are proceeding with completion as discussed previously. I will be >> working tomorrow and can come by to sign when it's convenient for you. >> Thanks. >> >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> >> <2011_1122_BBKidsVideoContractAdd.pdf> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Youth Bike Skills video - Addendum to original contract
by Chip Wamsley 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

Looks good, Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 11/22/2011 4:48:37 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Youth Bike Skills video - Addendum to original contract Please see attached. On Nov 22, 2011, at 3:56 PM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > I don't see an attachment. > > On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Jeff, Nick, >> The proposal looks OK to me. >> 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 Nov 22, 2011, at 3:34 PM, director wrote: >> >> Jeff, Frank, >> Positive Spin is pleased to provide the City of Morgantown (in cooperation >> with the Bicycle Board/Education Committee) this addendum proposal to >> complete production of the youth bicycling skills video "- Let's Start >> Biking!". Please let me know if this is satisfactory, our timeline is short >> so we are proceeding with completion as discussed previously. I will be >> working tomorrow and can come by to sign when it's convenient for you. >> Thanks. >> >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> >> <2011_1122_BBKidsVideoContractAdd.pdf> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Youth Bike Skills video - Addendum to original contract
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

Jeff, Nick, The proposal looks OK to me. 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 Nov 22, 2011, at 3:34 PM, director wrote: > Jeff, Frank, > Positive Spin is pleased to provide the City of Morgantown (in cooperation with the Bicycle Board/Education Committee) this addendum proposal to complete production of the youth bicycling skills video "- Let's Start Biking!". Please let me know if this is satisfactory, our timeline is short so we are proceeding with completion as discussed previously. I will be working tomorrow and can come by to sign when it's convenient for you. > Thanks. > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > > <2011_1122_BBKidsVideoContractAdd.pdf>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Dec. 1 BB meeting
by director 21 Nov '11

21 Nov '11

Frank, With Robby back in town we plan to have the Kids' Video done by Thursday. I know it will be a busy meeting, but if we could have 20 minutes to show the video and get comments I think it would be good - rather than waiting til January. Robby, Arathy and I met today to plan the filming and editing to get it done. I'll have a supplemental statement of work to Jeff Mikorski tomorrow showing the work and expense planned for completion. It will be good to see this done. In the meantime, Robby is preparing a short version of the video with the best material we have to date (demonstration scenes that showed less-than-ideal riding will be removed) so we have something deliverable just in case everything falls through between now and Thursday. We plan to film Friday and have started lining up actors so don't expect any problems. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 11/21/2011 3:19:12 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Dec. 1 BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, I usually create and send the agenda for the monthly BB meeting the weekend before the meeting. With this weekend being Thanksgiving weekend, I would like to complete and send the agenda this Wednesday. Two items we probably should discuss are Jim Rye's replacement and the Bicycle Friendly Community award application. To save meeting time, please identify potential candidates to replace Jim Rye, confirm with them that they'd want to serve and reply-to-all to this message with their names and invite them to the meeting. I'm suggesting we discuss the Bicycle Friendly Community award application to help the teams that volunteered to write the application. Following is status of on-going activities. Let me know which, if any, you want me to put on the agenda for discussion at the meeting. If I missed something, let me know. Distributed preliminary first draft of Morgantown Bicycling Plan to key stakeholders: Terrence Moore, Jeff Mikorski, Terry Hough, Ed Preston, Chris Fletcher, Mark Wise, Tom Arnold, Bill Austin, Fouad Shoukry, Perry Keller and Wes Stafford. I requested their comments and changes by December 8. So far, I haven't heard from any of them. We need to get on the City Council's agenda to present. Thanks to Chet, he and I met with Damien and Jeff to discuss a joint Morgantown-Star City TEP grant application for a bicycle climbing lane from Star City Bridge to WVU Coliseum. Subsequently, Chet met with Star City Mayor Sharp. Unfortunately, Jeff later informed me that Morgantown will not apply for this funding because they're afraid it will jeopardize their application for street scape funding. We may still pursue it with Star City. Nick asked for $500 more to complete the video for 12-year old and younger cyclists. Two BB members replied to me and one replied to all with their agreement so I told Nick and Jeff that we're OK with it. Ryan taught 3 WVU students CCC TS101 class Nov. 3, 11, 13. Thanks, Ryan! Thanks to Hugh, we're just about complete establishing a 1-credit hour CCC course at WVU CPASS to be taught for the first time in Spring 2012. Participants will be able to take it for credit or through the Lifetime Activities program. Price is TBD. On Nov. 9, the Parking Authority approved bicycle lockers for 2 city garages. Chip is working on specifications to enable Tom Arnold to submit a purchase order. The City's 2012 budget has $5,500 for bicycle parking. The lockers will cost about $4,000. Trying to determine status of grant application that we submitted to Jeff Mikorski in September for him to submit to Bikes Belong for $10K to fund Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane from Eighth St. to Evansdale Dr.. Brandon Crawford, WVU Cycling Club rep has resigned. I've asked him to find/recommend a replacement. WVDOH replaced in-line drainage grates by Coliseum with bicycle-friendly grates. Remaining in-line grates to be replaced are on Westover Bridge, Walnut St. Bridge, South University Ave. northbound between Pleasant and Walnut. (We need to inventory in-line grates on campus.) Delivered to Paul Mattox, Ray LaHood, Earl Ray Tomblin, Joe Fisher, Asel Kennedy and Brent Walker, petition with 125 signatures to enable cyclists to cross Cheat Lake at Ice’s Ferry during bridge replacement. MPO Policy Board chaired by Joe Fisher planned to discuss the application and may write a support letter to DOH. I'm working on the education grant final report. In his completion of the Enforcement section of the BFA application, Chief Preston said that First Sergeant Matt McCabe "is an active member of the bicycle Advisory Committee". May I have your concurrence to invite Sergeant McCabe to join us as an ex-officio representing the MPD? Welcome Adam Henry! I would appreciate your replies to this message before the holiday. 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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Fwd:
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Nov '11

18 Nov '11

Please reply ASAP if you have any objection to Nick's proposal to spend $500 more to complete his video. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> > Date: November 18, 2011 2:50:56 PM EST > To: "Mikorski, Jeff" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > > Frank, Jeff, > We got some good news yesterday. Rob Rexroad, our original videographer, will be back in town Sunday nite and expects to be able to help us complete the video next week. I've drafted an estimate of completion time/cost for his review and will pass it on to you as soon as I hear back from him. SendI talked to Jeff Monday and he said there may still be some funds left in the grant to cover it if Frank agrees that this is the best use of it. Hope to hear back from Rob this morning and will pass on the estimate as soon as I do. My rough guess was 20hrs@$25/hr for $500 total cost. > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213

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Bicycling Education Materials
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Nov '11

16 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Confident City Cycling materials are now available to you at Mountaineer Station, the new multi-modal transportation facility underneath the Medical PRT station. To collect any materials, please call Mary Ann Barrill at 304-293-5915. She will take you to the storeroom and let you in. To ensure that we restock materials before they run out and to track were they're going, Mary Ann will ask you to record on a spreadsheet your name, date and the numbers and types of materials that you took. The materials consist of the following: * Street Smarts books * I Share the Road with Bicycles bumper stickers * Police information cards (business card size tri-fold with bicyclist rules on one side and motorist rules on the other) * Confident City Cycling business cards with contact info on the front and 5 steps to riding better on the back * Banner: 3' x 8' Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules with photo of gunnar, Betsy and Ryan riding proudly down High St. * LAB Traffic Skills 101 text books and course administration forms Those materials aren't doing anybody any good in the storeroom so please get them and use them. If it's not convenient for you to get them, let me know and I'll get them for you. If Mary Ann is not available, her back-up is Barbara at 304-293-8857. 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: November BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Attached, please find the November BB minutes. Thank you! Betsy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Shogren, Elizabeth (CDC/NIOSH/DRDS)" <edz4(a)cdc.gov> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:04:35 +0000 Subject: November BB minutes To: "Elizabeth Shogren (elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com)" <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com>

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e-mail addresses
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Does anybody have the e-mail addresses of any of the following? Ray LaHood, Secretary, US Department of Transportation Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of West Virginia Asel Kennedy, President Monongalia County Commission Joe Fisher, Chairman Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization I want to sent the Ice's Ferry Bridge petition to them but I can't find their e-mail addresses. BTW, the petition now has 288 signatures. If you haven't signed, you still can at http://www.PetitionOnline.com/IcesFrry/petition.html Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Nancy, Thank you for giving the Morgantown Bicycle Board the opportunity to comment on the WVU Transportation and Parking Plan. Following are the Board's comments. We encourage the implementation of park-and-rides as described in sections 4f, 7, 14 and 19. We also encourage close coordination with the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization as they update the Greater Morgantown Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The current LRTP includes park-and-ride facilities. The Bicycle Board recommends that park-and-rides optimize the utilization of bicycles in addition to the shuttles mentioned in the WVU plan. Specifically, utilizing the rail trails from Star City (traffic coming in from I-79), and Sabraton (traffic coming in from I-68), could yield commute times comparable to motoring and would compensate for the hassles of parking downtown. Establishing bus stops at the same locations could provide travelers with true multi-modal alternatives. A park-and-ride on the north side of the Star City bridge would help even more with traffic. The City of Morgantown and Star City are currently developing a plan to make a bicycle climbing lane on Mon Blvd. from the Star City Bridge to the Coliseum and to extend the rail trail to meet the bottom of the climbing lane. The Bicycle Board encourages WVU to support this Morgantown-Star City project. With the current development of student apartments at University Town Center, enhanced bicycle access between the apartments and Star City could also connect more students to campus by bicycle. The Bicycle Board recommends deleting section 10 c. "A registration system for bicycles on campus should be explored. Many campuses make use of such a registration system." We see no benefit of such a system for bicyclists and it may discourage cycling. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roads as drivers of vehicles and are subject to the same duties. The Bicycle Board recommends that WVU establish an education program for students, faculty and staff to learn to bicycle effectively and make the program attractive to the community. The Bicycle Board encourages WVU to include an electric bike sharing system in the plan. Nearly 90 American universities, from New York University to the University of Alaska-Anchorage, offer some form of campus bike program. Morgantown's hills and traffic discourage bicycling. Electric bikes can effectively flatten the hills. Since more than 6 bicycles can occupy the same space as a car, electric bikes could drastically reduce traffic congestion. Being hilly with narrow streets and skyrocketing property values but covering a small area, WVU electric bike sharing could be an attractive while economical alternative to any of the current or planned WVU transportation systems. In closing, we observe that making it easy for people to drive motor vehicles and park them in and around campus sustains our traffic congestion problems and discourages alternatives. 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 Oct 19, 2011, at 8:11 AM, Nancy Lohmann wrote: > Good morning. > > West Virginia University is in the process of revising its Transportation > and Parking Plan, which was last revised in 2007. I wanted to share a copy > of the draft plan with you and also invite your comments on it. A copy is > enclosed. Today or tomorrow the Plan will also be accesible through > http://transportation.wvu.edu/ <http://transportation.wvu.edu/> > > We are inviting comments until NOVEMBER 18. After that date, the > Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee will begin to modify the plan > considering the feedback received. > > Comments may be forwarded to TransParkPlan(a)mail.WVU.edu > <mailto:TransParkPlan@mail.WVU.edu> or TransPark Plan, P. O. Box 6205, WVU, > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205. > > I know this is a busy time of the year but we would welcome any advice that > you may be able to offer. Thanks. > > Nancy > > Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. > Senior Advisor to the Vice President > for Administration and Finance > Professor of Social Work > 101 Stewart Hall > P.O. Box 6205 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205 > Phone: 304-293-9200 > Fax: 304-293-3493 > > > > > <TransParkPlan-10-19-11.pdf>

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Fwd: Wiles Hill zoning appeal
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

BB members, Who will go to the BZA hearing Wednesday, 6:30 pm? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: November 14, 2011 10:13:59 AM EST > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "Maria Smith" <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mary Gutmann" <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, "Sera Janson Zegre" <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, "Mike Breiding" <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, "George Lilley" <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, "Dwight Harshbarger" <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Michael Simms" <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, "Sarah Bias" <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Angela Wiley" <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, "Matt Cross" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "Ilana Chertok" <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Michael Graham" <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Martha Summers" <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bob Anderson" <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Tom Bias" <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Reger-Nash" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Joshua Woods" <Joshua.Woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Stanley Cohen" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "David Small" <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "Claire Chantler" <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, "Jan Derry" <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, "Nick Hein" <info(a)positivespin.org>, "Regina Mayolo" <reginam(a)verizon.net>, "Kevin Leyden" <kleyden(a)wvu.edu>, "Dave Harshbarger" <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, "Jimmie Simmons" <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: Fwd: Wiles Hill zoning appeal > > I believe there was an error about the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. It is the 3rd Wednesday of each month per Morgantown web site, which places it this Wed (11/16). A quick review of this group's minutes makes me think the bicycle & pedestrian communities need a stronger voice on this board to encourage more responsible development. > My meeting mojo is about tapped out...any volunteers to attend to hold feet to the fire? > Christiaan > > >>> On 11/14/2011 at 10:05 AM, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Stewart Street is part of the nascent Morgantown Bike Route and I know that some of us use Wellen and Lorentz to get from Stewart to Jones. > > Looking at the "progress" on Wiles Hill, in a few years, all it will be huge apartment complexes, 2 or more cars for every apartment and no space left to do anything with the streets. As far as I know, pedestrians and bicyclists are ignored. > > What do you want to do about this? (I only just received the message below. Apparently, their was a public hearing on November 10 that we missed.) > > 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: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> >> Date: November 14, 2011 9:25:01 AM EST >> To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> >> Subject: Wiles Hill zoning appeal >> Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> >> >> All - >> Please find below information re: the zoning variance on Stewart Street. Has pedestrian traffic flow from these properties been addressed? >> I suggest contacting your council person. >> Christiaan >> ------------- >> Folks: We just received a notice from the City's Planning Division for a proposed "Development of Significant Impact Site Plan" petition in our R-2 neighborhood for a proposed 20 two-bedroom dwelling on upper Stewart Street between Wellen and Lorenze Avenue (lower side of Stewart St. of which construction is now under way). The Planning Commission Hearing for this petition is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm to decide on the conditional use and discuss the two variances. >> >> Under R-2 zoning 11 units are allowed. The BZA will have to approve the request for two variances which request a 2.5-foot set-back (10 feet is the minimum front setback standard) and also a variance to exceed the maximum building height requirement of 2.5 stories - the petition is for a 4 story building. >> >> I would suggest that our neighborhood oppose this plan (petition) on the basis of: 1) it is outside the character of existing dwellings on upper Stewart Street, 2) it will have a major impact on one of the major gateways to our Wiles Hill - Highland Park Neighborhood, 3) it appears that satellite parking is already underway on the upper side of Stewart Street for this large dwelling (s), and 4) this will set a precedent for further consideration of petitioners requesting conditional uses and variances in an established R-2 neighborhood, 5) with the high level of traffic on Stewart Street a 2.5 front set-back is a safety issue (most dwellings are at least 6-10 feet from the sidewalk on Stewart Street. >> ------------ >> >> Walk more, safely >> >> Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board >> Christiaan Abildso, Chair >> Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair >> http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm >

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Fwd: Wiles Hill zoning appeal
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Stewart Street is part of the nascent Morgantown Bike Route and I know that some of us use Wellen and Lorentz to get from Stewart to Jones. Looking at the "progress" on Wiles Hill, in a few years, all it will be huge apartment complexes, 2 or more cars for every apartment and no space left to do anything with the streets. As far as I know, pedestrians and bicyclists are ignored. What do you want to do about this? (I only just received the message below. Apparently, their was a public hearing on November 10 that we missed.) 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: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 14, 2011 9:25:01 AM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sera Janson Zegre <sera(a)downstreamstrategies.com> > Subject: Wiles Hill zoning appeal > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find below information re: the zoning variance on Stewart Street. Has pedestrian traffic flow from these properties been addressed? > I suggest contacting your council person. > Christiaan > ------------- > Folks: We just received a notice from the City's Planning Division for a proposed "Development of Significant Impact Site Plan" petition in our R-2 neighborhood for a proposed 20 two-bedroom dwelling on upper Stewart Street between Wellen and Lorenze Avenue (lower side of Stewart St. of which construction is now under way). The Planning Commission Hearing for this petition is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm to decide on the conditional use and discuss the two variances. > > Under R-2 zoning 11 units are allowed. The BZA will have to approve the request for two variances which request a 2.5-foot set-back (10 feet is the minimum front setback standard) and also a variance to exceed the maximum building height requirement of 2.5 stories - the petition is for a 4 story building. > > I would suggest that our neighborhood oppose this plan (petition) on the basis of: 1) it is outside the character of existing dwellings on upper Stewart Street, 2) it will have a major impact on one of the major gateways to our Wiles Hill - Highland Park Neighborhood, 3) it appears that satellite parking is already underway on the upper side of Stewart Street for this large dwelling (s), and 4) this will set a precedent for further consideration of petitioners requesting conditional uses and variances in an established R-2 neighborhood, 5) with the high level of traffic on Stewart Street a 2.5 front set-back is a safety issue (most dwellings are at least 6-10 feet from the sidewalk on Stewart Street. > ------------ > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Look into the Crystal Ball
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

I found most fascinating: http://bikeportland.org/2011/11/08/guest-dispatch-from-munich-where-cycle-t… Written by Portland OR (bicycle mode share 2-8%) transportation planner on his visit to Munich and how they're dealing with bicycle mode share increase to 17%. Is this like seeing 30 years into the future? Frank

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Fwd: PBIC News: New Study of US Bike Sharing Programs to Begin
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 11, 2011 12:54:25 PM EST > To: Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fw: PBIC News: New Study of US Bike Sharing Programs to Begin > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > FYI... > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: PBIC News <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:50 PM > Subject: PBIC News: New Study of US Bike Sharing Programs to Begin > > > November 10, 2011 > > New Study of US Bike Sharing Programs to Begin > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) and Toole Design Group announced today that they will be conducting an independent, national study of current bike sharing programs in the United States. The PBIC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. The final report with an anticipated release timeframe of approximately eight months will be a resource of information about the implementation of the different bike sharing schemes and provide a guide for cities that are considering investments in bike sharing infrastructure. > > The study will explore the evolution of bike sharing in the US, define success factors, explore funding models, explain demographic and geographic trends affecting the implementation of programs, recommend a step-by-step approach for implementation in cities in the start-up phase and will discuss measures to increase demand and expansion of existing programs. > > The research team will solicit information on bike share program implementation from State, County and City Departments of Transportation (DOT) charged with implementing bike sharing programs in their localities. The project will be guided by a National Bike Sharing Committee comprised of experts from implementing agencies. The Committee will help facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas on different program goals, infrastructure requirements, funding programs and system sustainability, vendor selection and management, and community engagement which are necessary for development and expansion of a bike sharing system. > > For more information please contact Mauricio Hernandez, Toole Design at (301) 927-1900 or via email at mhernandez(a)tooledesign.com, or Carl Sundstrom, PBIC at (919) 843-4963 or via email at sundstrom(a)hsrc.unc.edu. > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > >

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Bicycle Plan to Perry Keller?
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, May I have your concurrence to send our preliminary Bicycle Plan to Perry Kelly, WVDOT Bike/Ped Coordinator? If I do not hear from you by Monday, I'll take that as your concurrence. Perry has always been intimately involved with the MPO. I must say that at the big meeting at which we presented the Mon Blvd. climbing lane to WVDOT/H, he was the WVDOT rep that said the state wouldn't pay for it. OTOH, he rode with us at the MPO conference last year. Frankly, until I read the WVDOT web page quoted below, did I know that within the WVDOT, he had a role in bicycling. I thought that was Bill Robinson's job but I also know that Bill has moved on. Tonight, before the MPO CAC meeting, Bill Austin told me that Perry asked him for a copy of our Bicycle Plan. If you concur, I will simply forward to him the same message that I sent to the other stakeholders. Here's the WVDOT web page on bike/ped: > Bike/Ped > The ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act) of 1991 began a new perception of transportation in the United States. For the first time, alternative transportation was written into legislation that had previously focused exclusively on motor vehicles and their role in the nation’s transportation network. United States Code 23 – 217 states: > > “Each State …shall… fund in the State department of transportation a position > of bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for promoting and facilitating the increased > use of non-motorized modes of transportation, including developing facilities for > the use of pedestrians and bicyclists and public education, promotional, and safety > programsor using such facilities.” > > This position would be tasked to: > > Plan and manage new programs in the areas of non-motorized accommodations, safety, educational materials, enforcement materials, courses, and recreation. > Assist in development of State and MPO level bicycle and pedestrian facility plans. > Develop safety and promotional information through printed materials, videos, TV spots, press releases, interviews, and promotional activities. > Develop (or prepare)… …, maps showing bicycle and pedestrian routes, safety information, and answer inquiries from citizens. > Arrange for... …events, including conferences, workshops, and other public and technical information presentations. > Develop, review, and update State's Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan. > Serve as principal contact with Federal, state and local agencies, the press, citizen organizations, and individuals on matters relating to bicycles and pedestrians. > Review projects for conformity with design standards…” > > (FHWA Policy Memorandums "Designation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators within State Departments of Transportation) > > Within the West Virginia Division of Highways, the emphasis has been on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to serve as a principle contact for citizens seeking information and the opportunity to express themselves on bicycle pedestrian issues. > > Another area receiving emphasis is cooperating with Engineering Division to ensure West Virginia Division of Highways Design Directives areas are followed when determining whether to incorporate bicycle/pedestrian elements into WVDOH projects. > > The WVDOH is also working on the organization of signed bike routes in West Virginia. The first step of this effort is to develop a map of these routes. Preliminary work has been completed on the initial routes and the first edition of the map of these routes should be posted to this site soon. > > The WVDOH bicycle/pedestrian coordinator has also worked closely with various organizations and local jurisdictions to develop facilities in conformity with design standards. > > With the constantly evolving nature of transportation in West Virginia, the WVDOH is aware that alternative transportation, particularly the bicycle/pedestrian mode, is increasing and we are determined to maintain a leadership position in this dynamic transportation mode. > > > > Bike/Ped Program > Perry Keller, Program Coordinator > Phone: 304 558-9591 > Fax: 304 558-3783 > Email: Perry Keller Frank

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Retain cyclists' right to the road
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Today, I sent a message to Senator Manchin http://manchin.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm asking him to vote against a bill http://tinyurl.com/3fd336k UP FOR VOTE TODAY that contains a provision that would prohibit bicyclists from riding on the road. If you want to continue to ride on the roads, I recommend that you also take action. Frank Here's what I sent: Concerning: A BILL To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. I urge you to vote against this bill because it eliminates bicyclists' access to public roads. With today's traffic congestion, obesity and poor air quality, we should be promoting bicycling, not discouraging or even prohibiting it. The bill has adverse effects on funding and contains a mandatory sidepath provision that prohibits bicyclists from using the road. Get-bikes-off-the road provisions like this one were deleted from the laws of most states which had them in the 1970s. This is on Page 226 of the bill: (d) BICYCLE SAFETY.The Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency shall prohibit the use of bicycles on each federally owned road that has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or greater and an adjacent paved path for use by bicycles within 100 yards of the road. Even if the trail is in very bad shape, and the road is perfectly safe, the Secretary will have no leeway to allow cyclists to continue to use the road if a trail is available. This is very bad policy. Among other things it would end biking on portions of the Rock Creek Parkway where the speed limit is 35 mph. Note that this applies not only to roads in parks but to any Federally-owned road. If there’s a trail within 100 years of a road, then to get to a destination on the other side of the road this law would require you to lug your bicycle through some environmentally-sensitive area in a National Park, or through private property, or swim across a river. If the trail is covered with snow but the road is clear, you would still have to use the trail. The legislation does not even state that the trail has to serve the same destinations as the road, or refer to any standards for design, etc. The conclusion the states reached in the 1970s is based on a simple principle: let bicyclists decide. If the trail is better than the road, they will use it. Furthermore, the Federal Government does not have jurisdiction over traffic laws. The states do. The predictable outcome is dozens of court battles which will be an embarrassment to the Congress. There also is liability exposure in restricting bicyclists to a substandard path.

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Racks
by Gunnar Shogren 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

We have a hard enough time just getting nice simple racks- http://dcist.com/2011/11/artistic_bike_racks.php#photo-1 Their sidewalks sure do look wide though too.

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Dear Public Officials, Please find attached, the first preliminary Morgantown Bicycle Plan developed by the Bicycle Board. Within the next few days, you will also receive a paper copy. Please review the plan and give me your comments by December 7. We would like to include the plan in a February application to the League of American Bicyclists' for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. Since you are a key stakeholder in the plan, we want you to make it your plan. We will revise it to address your comments. We will ask you to approve the revision before we release it to the public. Please provide me your comments in whatever way is most convenient for you. You could open the attached MS Word document and mark it up using track changes and comments, or you could mark up the hard copy with pen and ink, or you could write your comments in an e-mail message, or you could simply tell me what you think. If you would like to discuss the plan, please contact me at your earliest convenience. 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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BB October minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, the minutes of our last meeting. Frank

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Agenda for tomorrow's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for tomorrow's meeting. Frank

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Fwd: Reminder: SGA safety walk today (Nov 1) at 5:00
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

FYI: Safety walk today. 5 pm Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 1, 2011 9:37:57 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Hunt <jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Reminder: SGA safety walk today (Nov 1) at 5:00 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All- Please make every attempt to attend the SGA walk today at 5:00. They will be meeting in the Bluestone Room in the Mountianlair and could use as many people as possible to cover a large area of Morgantown! > If my children cooperate I will be there. I'm on daddy day care duty this evening. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu> > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>; Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>; Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>; George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>; Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>; Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>; Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>; Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>; Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>; Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>; Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 5:09 PM > Subject: Re: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works > Hey Everyone: > > I know that I sent an invite out to everyone concerning the Student Government Safety walk that I will be hosting tomorrow at 5 pm. I wanted to get in contact withEVERYONE on the PSB for their help. As my position within Student Government I represent the safety concerns that affect the student body of WVU but I truly don't look at that as my position. I look at it as I represent the safety concerns of every citizen who lives, works, or just simply goes to school here in Morgantown. > > In the next few weeks I will be submitting a report to almost every major Representative here in Morgantown. The WVU Board of Govanors, the Presidents office, City Council, City and County Sheriff offices..... and the list goes on if you get my point! > > The report is going to be prob 40-60 pages worth of safety concerns within Morgantown. The issue that I have that there is no WAY that I can cover all of Mon County in 1 safety walk. So for those of you who live out in Saberton, Suncrest, Cheat Lake (I'm not even sure if that's considered Mon County) please I need help on this report because I don't have a car and it would be difficult for me to go out in those area. > > I receive all your emails back and forth about issues that I simply have no idea about because I live in the downtown area. Jan the University Av area is a complete mess! So what ever you guys may have that could help me in my report PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send it to me. We can't get anything done unless we are extremely active!! > > Before I submit anything to anyone the draft copy of the report will be sent to everyone on the Morgantown Pedestrian. Safety Board. I look forward from hearing from everyone soon. > > Dave Small > WVU SGA Director of Safety > 304-276-6806 > dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu

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FW: "Share the Road" signs for Mileground and Easton Hill Roads
by Bill Austin 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

Jim, Thank you for forwarding the request to me. By copy of this email I am forwarding your concern to DOH. I will let you know that the DOH is in the process of developing a policy for the installation of Share the Road signs. This should make responding to this type of request easier. Regards, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 Morgantown, WVA 26505 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile "Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly." ~Francis Bacon "Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof." ~John Kenneth Galbraith From: jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net [mailto:jimrye_adelphia1@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 2:10 PM To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net Cc: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: "Share the Road" signs for Mileground and Easton Hill Roads Hi Bill, I would like WVDOH to place "share the road" signs on the Mileground and Easton Hill Roads (Highway 119). I provide below a brief rationale for my request, which I make as a Morgantown citizen and not as a member of the Morgantown Bike Board. Could I make that request through you to the DOH, and if not, could you please send me the email of an individual at DOH who would be the best recipient for such request? Thank you. Rationale: Currently, “share the road” signs are on Highway 705. However, bicycle commuters who travel 705 find that these signs "dead end" when 705 intersects 119. The addition of these signs along 119 may not result in fewer bicyclist-automobile accidents, however, this reminder to motorists may reduce the hostility (including verbal) displayed by some motorists towards bicyclists. While I realize that motorists are supposed to have learned in Drivers Training that they are required by law to share the road with bicyclists, my experience as a bicycle commuter traveling the above mentioned roads is that some motorists need a reminder. When bicyclists are hollered at or passed too closely (and so on) by motorists, the bicyclist is frightened and less likely to continue commuting. This discourages the use of alternative transportation, which, in turn, contributes to rather than lessens traffic congestion. Another reason to extend the network of these signs is that a consolidated “green school” (Eastwood) is being constructed in the immediate vicinity. jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/3980 - Release Date: 10/28/11

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Fwd: comments on WVU parking and transportation plan
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '11

29 Oct '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: October 29, 2011 4:36:55 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] comments on WVU parking and transportation plan > > Oops, sorry Frank. They are pasted below. I already sent them directly to the email provided.. > > I am so pleased to see the incorporation of bicycling for transportation in your plan, which is available for comment at http://transportation.wvu.edu/trans_and_park_plan. Bicycling represents not only a means to reduce motor vehicle congestion and concomitant emissions (e..g, carbon dioxide), but it helps to prevent and mitigate obesity (WVU often is #1 or "close" among all states on the rate of obesity). As a state leader in medicine and as an institution that offers the doctorate degree in public health, WVU should be a major player in reducing air pollution and mitigating the obesity epidemic. > > As a WVU employee who regularly commutes via bicycle to work (Evansdale campus), I believe the single most important action you can take to enhance bicycling as an alternative form of transportation is under assumption 10, item b. (pasted at the end of this message). The last sentence in item b. needs clarification and elaboration. It is critical that "spokes" be established that connect the Caperton/Deckers Creek trails with the WVU campuses. Tremendous progress can be made on this endeavor without laying more asphalt for new trails/infrastructure. It would, however, necessitate signage that would designate certain existing roads as bike routes, and ideally, these roads would also have Sharrow signs on the road surface ( http://tp.osu.edu/sharrows/ ) and "share the road" and "bike route to _______" signs along the roads. Additionally, although motorists are required by law to share the road with cyclists, many novice cyclists will not perceive that they are safe in using bicycles for transportation without some type of physical separation from motorists. Accordingly, where space allows (e.g., Mon Blvd between Coliseum and Seneca Center), bike lanes should be established and maintained. Finally, for any infrastructure that attempts to increase bicycle use for transportation, every effort should be made to make such infrastructure safe for the bicyclist, e.g., removing such obstacles as road indentations from sewer grates and sewer grates running parallel to the roadway, and providing adequate space between parking and a designated bike lane to prevent bicyclists from getting "doored" (http://www.labreform.org/pretending.html). > > Additionally, as part of Assumption 11, once the bicyclist is on a WVU campus, the above mentioned signage needs to continue, and one campus needs to be connected to another (e.g., Evansdale and Health Sciences--especially Mountaineer station) with such signage. In reference to connecting Evansdale campus to Mountaineer station, the sidewalk that runs between the Alumni Center and Mountaineer Station is one place that some additional asphalt could be used: It could be widened and converted to a trail/route that accommodates cyclists and pedestrians. > > Thank you for the opportunity to comment. > PASTED FROM ASSUMPTION 10 IN THE 2011 PLAN: > > b. Bike trails begin and end at several accessible locations around > Morgantown. Particular attention should be paid to creating accessible > locations that will lead between the Caperton Trail, Decker's Creek Trail > and campus. Additional transit may be required between those locations > and campus to encourage bike use. > > > > > James A. Rye, Professor > West Virginia University > Department of Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Studies > PO Box 6122 > 604 Allen Hall > Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 > jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu > Phone: (304) 293-4416 > Fax: (304) 293-3802 > Web: > http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html > "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson > >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 10/29/2011 4:29 PM >>> > Jim, > > Please see my October 19 message to the BB: > >> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Date: October 19, 2011 9:43:04 AM EDT >> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Fwd: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> By November 16, please send your comments on the WVU Transportation and Parking Plan to me w/cc to Hugh. I will compile them and send them to Nancy Lohman. >> >> 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: Nancy Lohmann <nlohmann(a)wvu.edu> >> Date: October 19, 2011 8:11:39 AM EDT >> To: Tom Arnold <tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Morgantown Parking Authority <parking(a)morgantown.com>, Morgantown City Council <citycouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Chris Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Asel Kennedy <MonCom(a)aol.com>, Bill Austin <info(a)plantogether.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, David Bruffy <bruffy(a)busride.org> >> Cc: Narvel Weese <narvel.weese(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Randal Hudak <randy.hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.WVU.edu> >> Subject: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan >> >> Good morning. >> >> West Virginia University is in the process of revising its Transportation >> and Parking Plan, which was last revised in 2007. I wanted to share a copy >> of the draft plan with you and also invite your comments on it. A copy is >> enclosed. Today or tomorrow the Plan will also be accesible through >> http://transportation.wvu.edu/ <http://transportation.wvu.edu/> >> >> We are inviting comments until NOVEMBER 18. After that date, the >> Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee will begin to modify the plan >> considering the feedback received. >> >> Comments may be forwarded to TransParkPlan(a)mail.WVU.edu >> <mailto:TransParkPlan@mail.WVU.edu> or TransPark Plan, P. O. Box 6205, WVU, >> Morgantown, WV 26506-6205. >> >> I know this is a busy time of the year but we would welcome any advice that >> you may be able to offer. Thanks. >> >> Nancy >> >> Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. >> Senior Advisor to the Vice President >> for Administration and Finance >> Professor of Social Work >> 101 Stewart Hall >> P.O. Box 6205 >> West Virginia University >> Morgantown, WV 26506-6205 >> Phone: 304-293-9200 >> Fax: 304-293-3493 > > > So far, Ryan Post has submitted comments that you should have received. Are you not receiving messages to bikeboard(a)cheat.org mailing list? > > Thanks for the reminder! > > Frank > > On Oct 29, 2011, at 4:02 PM, Jim Rye wrote: > >> Hi Jeffrey, Bill, and Morgantown Bike Board Members, >> >> You likely know that a draft transportation plan that would cover transportation and parking efforts by WVU between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2017 is now available through Nov 18 for public comment at http://transportation.wvu.edu/trans_and_park_plan. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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comments on WVU parking and transportation plan
by Jim Rye 29 Oct '11

29 Oct '11

Hi Jeffrey, Bill, and Morgantown Bike Board Members, You likely know that a draft transportation plan that would cover transportation and parking efforts by WVU between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2017 is now available through Nov 18 for public comment at http://transportation.wvu.edu/trans_and_park_plan.

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"Share the Road" signs for Mileground and Easton Hill Roads
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 29 Oct '11

29 Oct '11

Hi Bill, I would like WVDOH to place "share the road" signs on the Mileground and Easton Hill Roads (Highway 119). I provide below a brief rationale for my request, which I make as a Morgantown citizen and not as a member of the Morgantown Bike Board. Could I make that request through you to the DOH, and if not, could you please send me the email of an individual at DOH who would be the best recipient for such request? Thank you. Rationale: Currently, “share the road” signs are on Highway 705. However, bicycle commuters who travel 705 find that these signs "dead end" when 705 intersects 119. The addition of these signs along 119 may not result in fewer bicyclist-automobile accidents, however, this reminder to motorists may reduce the hostility (including verbal) displayed by some motorists towards bicyclists. While I realize that motorists are supposed to have learned in Drivers Training that they are required by law to share the road with bicyclists, my experience as a bicycle commuter traveling the above mentioned roads is that some motorists need a reminder. When bicyclists are hollered at or passed too closely (and so on) by motorists, the bicyclist is frightened and less likely to continue commuting. This discourages the use of alternative transportation, which, in turn, contributes to rather than lessens traffic congestion. Another reason to extend the network of these signs is that a consolidated “green school” (Eastwood) is being constructed in the immediate vicinity. jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Fwd: SGA Safety Walk (Nov 1st)
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Since so many college age people ride bicycles on sidewalks, it seems appropriate that the BB should be aware of the WVU SGA (Student Government Association?) "safety walk" planned for Nov. 1. Maybe even somebody from the BB might want to participate. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 27, 2011 12:19:12 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Hunt <jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fw: SGA Safety Walk (Nov 1st) > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please see note from SGA representative on our board, David Small...a very worthwhile project being undertaken by SGA on Nov 1st. Please do all that you can to attend, and bring a camera (ahem, Mike B - our professional photographer!) > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu> > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:19 PM > Subject: SGA Safety Walk > Christiaan: > Sorry for taking a week to get back in contact with you. I was in DC all last week for a Model UN conference and I had to put SGA on the side for a week! I wanted to get dates and times cleared up before I sent a final email on the logistics. > > The Safety walk will be Tuesday November 1st at 5 pm. We will meet up in a room to be determined in the next day or two and have a quick power point presentation on what we are looking for. Then will we split up into small groups covering 5-6 key areas either on or off campus surrounding the downtown area. Another group will go to Evansdale, but there seems to not be to many safety concerns on that side of town. Everyone going will be required to try there best to take pictures so I can get a report to WVU officials before thanksgiving break. Please invite as many people as possible. The more people we have the more ground we can cover in an hour and 1/2. Around 6:45 we will return to the Mountianlair for a quick wrap up! If you have any questions or ideas to add to the walk please let me know! Dave Smalldsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu 304-276-6806

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works
by Chip Wamsley 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

As a former board member of Main Street Morgantown, I can say that this is not the first time this has been discussed. When WVU redid the downtown campus curbing over 15 years ago it was also discussed making the area in front of Woodburn and the Mtn Lair into a ped mall. Both that and blocking the downtown were opposed in favor of keeping traffic flowing through the downtown. One reason Morgantown's downtown is not like Fairmont's or Clarksburg's is that the traffic flow keeps those businesses alive. There are many issues to consider such as state routes and truck deliveries to merchants which usually aren't problems in areas with proper sized alleys behind businesses. Bike access is also going to be affected, so we should be in the loop, but I don't see us endorsing the plan without specifics. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/27/2011 11:26:33 AM To: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Abildso, Christiaan" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works While I like the idea of a ped Mall, and I thought that the way Charlotesville, VA was nice (not allowing bikes, which wasn't a deal breaker for me), I hadn't thought about the lack of parade space and that sort of thing. I've lived here a while and it's quite the common place thing for me, but Betsy is still astounded that there are so many parades and such downtown. It would be bad to not have that. I think we really need a diversion for truck traffic through dahntawn and no traffic through the main WVU campus. But I guess that's for another topic... On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: > I'm not sure I think a pedestrian mall is a good idea for Morgantown. We > would lose much of our character and become less distinguishable from the > many other small university towns with pedestrian malls. Charlottesville, > VA and Burlington, VT are two with which I've had some experience as I've > lived in both those places. One immediate effect is to send a lot of > shopping traffic away from the downtowns to the outlying "malls". That > might be even worse here considering the dirth of access our downtown > faces. And where would we have all those wonderful parades? > > I'm sure in the end many better heads than mine will be needed to sort > through the impact of the various options and as long as enough time is > devoted to careful planning and study I'm sure it will work out for the > best. Let's just not rush headlong into a solution that's been applied > elsewhere and hope it works well for us. > Cheers, > Butch > > ------------------------------------------- > > 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 > Ryan Post [rpostwvu(a)gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 11:03 AM > To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Bicycle Board' > Cc: Abildso, Christiaan > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in > the works > > Wow. There’s some aggressive ideas being thrown around now-a-days. I’ve > spent some time at the Charlottesville mall, and it’s a unique kind of > place, with lots of outdoor dining area right there in the open corridor. > > > > I would think it would fit the college night time scene quite nicely, when > often the sidewalks are totally jammed up. > > > > High St seems to obvious location, but there would be a lot of parking > eliminated, as well as traffic shifted down to an already busy US19 > (whatever name it has), and the Stores are already designed around High > being “Main St”. > > > > Chestnut street would have less impact on traffic, although I wonder how the > stores that currently face High Street would feel. Chestnut is quite narrow, > and I don’t think would feel as open. Nor would there be much space for > seating outside on the mall. > > > > The Charlottesville mall does not allow you to ride a bike on it, you have > to dismount. This presents an issue to cyclists if Chestnut and Spruce stay > the same, since you now have to go down to an even busier US19, or push your > bike for 4 blocks downhill. > > > > Ryan > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On > Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:23 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Cc: Christiaan Abildso > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the > works > > > > Bicycle Board Members, > > > > Let me know if you would support converting downtown to a pedestrian mall. > If a majority does, I'll suggest adding the Bicycle Board to the signatory > list. > > > > Frank > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Date: October 27, 2011 8:21:57 AM EDT > > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson > <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave > Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, > Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley > <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry > <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan > Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, > Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham > <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias > <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias > <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > > Cc: Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, > Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis > <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank > Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim > Hunt <jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods > <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt > Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, > Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, > Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works > > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > > > All - > > In the interest of full disclosure, I've drafted a letter (attached) and > floated it to some potential partners (listed a co-signers of the letter) > including SPAN, GNA, Main St Morgantown, Urban Landscape Commission, etc. > re: studying the impact on downtown vehicular traffic of closing 1) Chestnut > from Willey to Pleasant or 2) High St from Willey to Pleasant (with > simultaneous restructuring of Spruce to be 2-way) to vehicles. The goal > would be a pedestrian street or mall downtown. We may spend some time on > this at our next PSB meeting, Nov 7th, to edit/approvie it depending on > discussions with potential partners on this idea. If others aren't > interested and the PSB is not we will not ask the city to ask the state to > study the traffic implications. > > Some explanation of why the letter came about in the text of email I've sent > to potential coalition below. > > Christiaan > > ----------------------- > > I have had separate conversations with each of you, or identified you as > logical partners with interest in developing a pedestrian mall to further > improve our downtown for downtown businesses, residents, nearby neighbors, > and visitors. During a recent presentation of the downtown traffic study by > Andrew Nichols of the Rahall Transportation Institute (as a WVDOT > consultant) discussion focused almost exclusively on pedestrian flow and > improving downtown to better support pedestrians. Andrew indicated that, > with the data he and his group collected about trip origins, destinations, > and time, they could model the impact of any change to traffic flow or > signalization on vehicular traffic time and congestion. Many informal > discussions with my colleagues - easily a biased sample - tells me that > young people and young parents would welcome a downtown pedestrian mall. > > > > With that backdrop I ask if now may be the most appropriate time to better > understand what impact creating a downtown pedestrian only access for High > Street (with simultaneous change to make Spruce a two-way street) or > Chestnut Street may have. I'm sure one of the major concerns of downtown > businesses is that store traffic would decrease because fewer vehicles > (thus, shoppers) would come through downtown. Well, there's only one way to > find out...we have to ask. > > > > I would like, therefore, to assemble a coalition of the many stakeholders to > ask the City via the City Manager to request the modeling be done by the > WVDOT consultant and presented to the City (via Traffic Commission or in a > small meeting of the coalition. I've drafted a letter I'd ask that each of > you review, consider the request and ways to improve upon it, and consider > any additional parties/boards/commissions that should be included. Then, if > you're all on board, can we meet to discuss at an upcoming MSM, SPAN, Tree > Board, Green Team, or GNA meeting in early November? We may be able to host > a discussion during our 1st Monday-of-the-month Pedestrian Safety Board > meeting if so desired. > > > > WVDOT will only ask the consultant to perform the modeling if the City has > interest. Thus, as the multiple interested parties we have to band together > to show the City that businesses and residents are interested. They'll only > act if they know they have our support. > > > > This could be a great first step toward determining, using quantitative > data, the potential impacts of a downtown pedestrian street. > > I look forward to hearing from each of you, > > > > Walk more, safely > > > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Let me know if you would support converting downtown to a pedestrian mall. If a majority does, I'll suggest adding the Bicycle Board to the signatory list. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 27, 2011 8:21:57 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Cc: Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Hunt <jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board - another letter in the works > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > In the interest of full disclosure, I've drafted a letter (attached) and floated it to some potential partners (listed a co-signers of the letter) including SPAN, GNA, Main St Morgantown, Urban Landscape Commission, etc. re: studying the impact on downtown vehicular traffic of closing 1) Chestnut from Willey to Pleasant or 2) High St from Willey to Pleasant (with simultaneous restructuring of Spruce to be 2-way) to vehicles. The goal would be a pedestrian street or mall downtown. We may spend some time on this at our next PSB meeting, Nov 7th, to edit/approvie it depending on discussions with potential partners on this idea. If others aren't interested and the PSB is not we will not ask the city to ask the state to study the traffic implications. > Some explanation of why the letter came about in the text of email I've sent to potential coalition below. > Christiaan > ----------------------- > I have had separate conversations with each of you, or identified you as logical partners with interest in developing a pedestrian mall to further improve our downtown for downtown businesses, residents, nearby neighbors, and visitors. During a recent presentation of the downtown traffic study by Andrew Nichols of the Rahall Transportation Institute (as a WVDOT consultant) discussion focused almost exclusively on pedestrian flow and improving downtown to better support pedestrians. Andrew indicated that, with the data he and his group collected about trip origins, destinations, and time, they could model the impact of any change to traffic flow or signalization on vehicular traffic time and congestion. Many informal discussions with my colleagues - easily a biased sample - tells me that young people and young parents would welcome a downtown pedestrian mall. > > With that backdrop I ask if now may be the most appropriate time to better understand what impact creating a downtown pedestrian only access for High Street (with simultaneous change to make Spruce a two-way street) or Chestnut Street may have. I'm sure one of the major concerns of downtown businesses is that store traffic would decrease because fewer vehicles (thus, shoppers) would come through downtown. Well, there's only one way to find out...we have to ask. > > I would like, therefore, to assemble a coalition of the many stakeholders to ask the City via the City Manager to request the modeling be done by the WVDOT consultant and presented to the City (via Traffic Commission or in a small meeting of the coalition. I've drafted a letter I'd ask that each of you review, consider the request and ways to improve upon it, and consider any additional parties/boards/commissions that should be included. Then, if you're all on board, can we meet to discuss at an upcoming MSM, SPAN, Tree Board, Green Team, or GNA meeting in early November? We may be able to host a discussion during our 1st Monday-of-the-month Pedestrian Safety Board meeting if so desired. > > WVDOT will only ask the consultant to perform the modeling if the City has interest. Thus, as the multiple interested parties we have to band together to show the City that businesses and residents are interested. They'll only act if they know they have our support. > > This could be a great first step toward determining, using quantitative data, the potential impacts of a downtown pedestrian street. > I look forward to hearing from each of you, > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please see below, comments by Bill Austin as MMMPO Executive Director on the WVU Transportation and Parking Plan. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: October 24, 2011 3:23:06 PM EDT > To: "'Nancy Lohmann'" <nlohmann(a)wvu.edu>, "'Tom Arnold'" <tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Morgantown Parking Authority'" <parking(a)morgantown.com>, "'Morgantown City Council'" <citycouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Terrence Moore'" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Chris Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Asel Kennedy'" <MonCom(a)aol.com>, "'Roy Nutter'" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'David Bruffy'" <bruffy(a)busride.org> > Cc: "'Narvel Weese'" <narvel.weese(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Randal Hudak'" <randy.hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan > > Nancy, > > Thank you for offering the Metropolitan Planning Organization staff the > opportunity to comment on the University's Transportation and Parking Plan. > In general we would comment that the Plan demonstrates a strong commitment > to alternative forms of transportation which is in agreement with the MPO's > goals in the Long Range Transportation Plan. We would however, note that the > provision of a subsidy to those in single occupant vehicles is > counterproductive to the goals expressed by our organization and in the Plan > itself. > > In general the Plan moves to create more mobility throughout the area by > maximizing the alternatives available to the University's population. The > MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan strongly supports this effort. As you > may be aware, the MPO is committed to improving the highway network and > encouraging alternative transportation. We have been developing a > Transportation Demand Management Program including an effort to create van > pools in cooperation with the University, Mountain Line and other major > employers in the area. We look forward to expanding those efforts. > > It is opportune that this plan is being reviewed as the University is > presenting the planned redevelopment of the Evansdale campus to the > Community. In general the Evansdale Plan's goal of creating a walk-able > campus appears to be in agreement with the WVU Transportation and Parking > Plan and with the goals of the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan. It > should be noted that designing proposed development and the transportation > facilities that serve them together can lead to cost savings for the > proposed buildings, the transportation facilities, and for those working at > and providing services to the facilities. This comprehensive approach would > also benefit the general public. Unfortunately, it appears that this > approach was not taken during the development of the Evansdale plan and we > cannot positively comment on the transportation impacts of the proposal. We > do have a concern that the proposed signal and closing of Evansdale Drive > may have a negative impact on the area. We are also concerned that the large > scale of the Campus may encourage persons to drive from one parking lot to > another to attend classes rather than walking across campus. Assessing > pedestrian access issues in the area is also a concern. The MPO's regional > traffic model as well as the work being performed by the Division of > Highway's consultant looking at traffic operations on the 705 Corridor can > provide an assessment of the Evansdale Plan. We would be happy to assist in > this matter. > > Thank you for the opportunity to comment on these matters. We will provide > some very minor comments on some of the wording of the Transportation and > Parking Plan shortly. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we may be of > any assistance. > > Sincerely, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > "Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the > better designedly." ~Francis Bacon > > "Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is > no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof." ~John Kenneth > Galbraith > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nancy Lohmann [mailto:nlohmann@wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:12 AM > To: Tom Arnold; Morgantown Parking Authority; Morgantown City Council; > Terrence Moore; Chris Fletcher; Asel Kennedy; Bill Austin; Roy Nutter; Frank > Gmeindl; Christiaan Abildso; David Bruffy > Cc: Narvel Weese; Randal Hudak; Hugh Kierig > Subject: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan > > Good morning. > > West Virginia University is in the process of revising its Transportation > and Parking Plan, which was last revised in 2007. I wanted to share a copy > of the draft plan with you and also invite your comments on it. A copy is > enclosed. Today or tomorrow the Plan will also be accesible through > http://transportation.wvu.edu/ <http://transportation.wvu.edu/> > > We are inviting comments until NOVEMBER 18. After that date, the > Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee will begin to modify the plan > considering the feedback received. > > Comments may be forwarded to TransParkPlan(a)mail.WVU.edu > <mailto:TransParkPlan@mail.WVU.edu> or TransPark Plan, P. O. Box 6205, WVU, > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205. > > I know this is a busy time of the year but we would welcome any advice that > you may be able to offer. Thanks. > > Nancy > > Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. > Senior Advisor to the Vice President > for Administration and Finance > Professor of Social Work > 101 Stewart Hall > P.O. Box 6205 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205 > Phone: 304-293-9200 > Fax: 304-293-3493 > > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 1522/3960 - Release Date: 10/18/11 >

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by director 25 Oct '11

25 Oct '11

For your mind-expanding and reading enjoyment.... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/10/mo-is-multi-modal-car-bike-and-publ… Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Videography and Editing for Positive Spin
by director 25 Oct '11

25 Oct '11

Susan, As long as it's OK with Jeff Mikorski it's OK with me but we'll have to negotiate with him to find another way to finish the movie. I'm meeting with someone from the WVU Center for Civic Engagement this afternoon. She may be able to provide us with a student that can do the work, but this will mean Positive Spin having to spend more time. It seems fair that we should be compensated for this, I'll talk to Jeff about it though. Please feel free to stop by today as scheduled if you can. Thanks! btw Just as a suggestion, is it possible for the city to hire you to do the filming as an independent contractor since they don't see it as being in your job description as an employee? Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent 10/25/2011 9:10:22 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Videography and Editing for Positive Spin I regret to inform the bike board that I will not be permitted to help complete the video for Positive Spin. Because my position is part time, my supervisor said this type of job is not within the scope of my responsibilities as a Public Communications Director. I apologize for the inconvenience. I know what it's like to be excited to finish such a big project, and a well-organized one at that. Again, my sincerest apologies. Susan Sullivan Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown (304) 284-7426 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Videography and Editing for Positive Spin
by Susan Sullivan 25 Oct '11

25 Oct '11

I regret to inform the bike board that I will not be permitted to help complete the video for Positive Spin. Because my position is part time, my supervisor said this type of job is not within the scope of my responsibilities as a Public Communications Director. I apologize for the inconvenience. I know what it's like to be excited to finish such a big project, and a well-organized one at that. Again, my sincerest apologies. Susan Sullivan Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown (304) 284-7426

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Re: [Bikeboard] Monthly report to TC
by Chip Wamsley 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Frank, Change #5 (accomplishments) to past tense to match other items in that heading. Was the meeting with Terrence and the WVDOH where both parties agreed to split costs of the climbing lane this month or the previous month? Do you want to mention meeting with Tom Arnold concerning bike locker placement? Was the proposed parking for the Farmers Market mentioned last month? Thanks for doing such a great job. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/24/2011 10:50:45 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Monthly report to TC Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a preliminary report to the Traffic Commission that I'd like your concurrence to present at next Wednesday's TC meeting. I wrote the attached in a hurry and probably made some mistakes and left some things out so please help me. Also, the TC hasn't met since September so I might have omitted something that we've done since then. 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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Evansdale campus plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Scrolling halfway down http://assets.slate.wvu.edu/resources/358/1315316197.pdf you'll see a map and a list of changes WVU plans to make to the Evansdale campus to make it more pedestrian friendly. For example, closing Evansdale Drive and Rawley Lane to motor vehicle traffic and consolidating parking lots. If you have any comments, please reply all. This plan was cursorily discussed by the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee of which I am a member. It may come up again so if there's any bicycle-relevant input, we should probably give 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

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Monthly report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a preliminary report to the Traffic Commission that I'd like your concurrence to present at next Wednesday's TC meeting. I wrote the attached in a hurry and probably made some mistakes and left some things out so please help me. Also, the TC hasn't met since September so I might have omitted something that we've done since then. 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: Confident City Cycling Interview
by Chip Wamsley 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

I would agree, one of the instructors should do the interview. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 10/19/2011 2:48:51 PM To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Bicycle Board'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Confident City Cycling Interview Go for it............ I can't do it because I haven't yet taken the course! ------------------------------------------- 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 Ryan Post [rpostwvu(a)gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:47 PM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Bicycle Board' Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Confident City Cycling Interview I presume if it involves CCC then one of the Instructors should do it? Given that I’ve become the face on the billboards AND the commercials, it only seems fitting I do the interviews too, right? Or am I hogging all the stardom? From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:44 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Confident City Cycling Interview Anybody want to take this on? Please reply by tomorrow evening. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Shannon Nicholson <shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com> Date: October 19, 2011 12:02:29 PM EDT To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: Confident City Cycling Interview My name is Shannon Nicholson and I am a journalism major at WVU. I am writing an article about alternative transportation in Morgantown. I would like to interview someone who has a major role with the Confident City Cycling program here in Morgantown. I would really appreciate if you could either pass along my information or let me know who I can contact for an interview. Please let me know as soon as you can. You can reach me through e-mail, shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com, or on my cell phone (708) 921-2648. Thank you Shannon Nicholson shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com (708) 921-2648 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Confident City Cycling Interview
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Anybody want to take this on? Please reply by tomorrow evening. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Shannon Nicholson <shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 19, 2011 12:02:29 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Confident City Cycling Interview > > My name is Shannon Nicholson and I am a journalism major at WVU. I am > writing an article about alternative transportation in Morgantown. > I would like to interview someone who has a major role with the > Confident City Cycling program here in Morgantown. > I would really appreciate if you could either pass along my > information or let me know who I can contact for an interview. Please > let me know as soon as you can. > You can reach me through e-mail, shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com, or on my > cell phone (708) 921-2648. > > Thank you > > Shannon Nicholson > shannonpauline23(a)gmail.com > (708) 921-2648

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Fwd: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, By November 16, please send your comments on the WVU Transportation and Parking Plan to me w/cc to Hugh. I will compile them and send them to Nancy Lohman. 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: Nancy Lohmann <nlohmann(a)wvu.edu> > Date: October 19, 2011 8:11:39 AM EDT > To: Tom Arnold <tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Morgantown Parking Authority <parking(a)morgantown.com>, Morgantown City Council <citycouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Chris Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Asel Kennedy <MonCom(a)aol.com>, Bill Austin <info(a)plantogether.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, David Bruffy <bruffy(a)busride.org> > Cc: Narvel Weese <narvel.weese(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Randal Hudak <randy.hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.WVU.edu> > Subject: Draft WVU Transportation and Parking Plan > > Good morning. > > West Virginia University is in the process of revising its Transportation > and Parking Plan, which was last revised in 2007. I wanted to share a copy > of the draft plan with you and also invite your comments on it. A copy is > enclosed. Today or tomorrow the Plan will also be accesible through > http://transportation.wvu.edu/ <http://transportation.wvu.edu/> > > We are inviting comments until NOVEMBER 18. After that date, the > Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee will begin to modify the plan > considering the feedback received. > > Comments may be forwarded to TransParkPlan(a)mail.WVU.edu > <mailto:TransParkPlan@mail.WVU.edu> or TransPark Plan, P. O. Box 6205, WVU, > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205. > > I know this is a busy time of the year but we would welcome any advice that > you may be able to offer. Thanks. > > Nancy > > Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. > Senior Advisor to the Vice President > for Administration and Finance > Professor of Social Work > 101 Stewart Hall > P.O. Box 6205 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-6205 > Phone: 304-293-9200 > Fax: 304-293-3493 > > > >

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Fwd: MPO Conference Presentations
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Thanks to Danielle for sending us the link to the presentations made at the WV MPO conference. You might find the Complete Streets and Statewide Bicycle Study - WVDOT interesting. The Complete Streets one seems a little bike lane heavy to me. Wes Stafford's Statewide Bicycle Study presentation looks encouraging as long as competent cyclists are in the drivers seat or at least not in the back of the bus. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: October 18, 2011 3:32:58 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: MPO Conference Presentations > > Hi Frank: Here is the link that the state sent me for the conference presentations. > For your reference, they have downloaded a majority of the presentations from the conference to our website for your convenience. You can find them at the following link: > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/plan_conf/Pages/d… > > Have a nice day! > > Danielle N. Williams > Assistant to the Director > TDM Coordinator > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html > > >

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Fwd: Survey - Public Transit in Morgantown
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, I strongly encourage you to complete the survey at the link provided in Maria Smith's message below. It will help Mountain Line improve its service to us. The survey only takes a few minutes. BTW, Ryan, it says annual car operating costs are $9,000. That works out to $0.75/mile, more than the $0.51/mile that GSA allows government employees that we've been quibbling 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Maria Smith <MariaSmith(a)busride.org> > Date: October 18, 2011 2:25:45 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Survey - Public Transit in Morgantown > > Hi Frank, > Would you mind forwarding this on to the members of the bicycle board for us? > Best, > Maria > Maria Smith > Marketing Officer > Mountain Line Transit Authority > 420 DuPont Road • Morgantown • WV • 26501 > Marketing(a)busride.org • Ph: 304.296.3680 • Fx: 304.291.7429 > > Plan your trip with Mountain > Line using Google Maps. > > > > > Dear Community Member, > Mountain Line Transit Authority is seeking public input about service expansion and how to possibly pay for such an expansion. Please take a few moments to take our survey by clicking on the link below. Your feedback will provide critical input to help Mountain Line plan for future services. The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete. > > Your responses are anonymous and will be analyzed by a third party so please be candid with your input. > > To participate, simply click the link below or copy and paste the address into your web browser: > http://research.zarca.com/k/SsUPVXsYXsPsPsP > > Thank you for your participation and input. Mountain Line is committed to ensuring that our customers and residents have input into our services. If you know someone else who may be interested in participating in this survey please feel free to forward the link to them. > > Regards, > Mountain Line Transit Authority

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan v09
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, A new version of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan that incorporates all the changes that we've made over the past several months is available at http://db.tt/JUlExT6Z . Please review it in preparation for our next meeting. At that meeting, I will bring a paper copy and ask you to sign it. Then, we will discuss how to roll it out to the key stakeholders to get their feedback and hopefully approval. Congratulations on reaching this milestone! At the next meeting, I would also like to discuss an item that we didn't address from last meeting's agenda: the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application. I sent you all a copy of it in preparation for our last meeting. You can get it at http://db.tt/Ii2ZUfWU . Next meeting, I would like to have a plan for getting it completed and submitted to LAB by the February deadline. This means we'll need people to work on it. Frank

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Bike Lockers
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '11

12 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Today, Chip and I met with Tom Arnold, Morgantown Parking Authority Director. We agreed to pursue 2 parking locker units that hold 2 bikes each. Action Items: 1. Tom Arnold will put the bike lockers on the agenda for the November 9 Parking Authority meeting. 2. Chip will provide Tom with a recommendation for locker material of construction before the November 9 meeting. Discussion: The current City budget has $5,500 for bicycle parking. The cost of 2 bike locker units is approximately $5,000. One unit will be located outside of the north side of the PSC parking garage adjacent to the entrance to the garage and on the west side of the entrance. (Currently, that space is occupied by a non-functioning gas light. The space is bounded by the driveway on the east, the garage railing on the south, a picnic table on the west and grass on the north.) The other unit will be located in the Wharf Street parking garage inside the automobile entrance. That's at the other end of the garage from the rail trail. The locker will be near the back wall and adjacent to a ticket agent booth that is not being used. Lockers will be rented on a monthly basis. The parking authority will provide the renter with a lock and key that the renter will use as long as he or she is paying the rent. Rental rate is tentatively $20/month or $50/quarter or $180/year. Chip has been working primarily with two vendors. They offer fiberglass units and powder-coated steel units. We discussed several pros and cons of each material. Chip will provide a recommended vendor and material to Tom. The next step is to for the Parking Authority to consider this proposal at its next regular meeting scheduled for November 9 at 3:00 pm in the PSC Conference Room. If you would like to change anything in this proposal, please reply to all with your recommendations and we'll try to resolve them and report to Tom before the November 9 meeting. If the Parking Authority agrees with the proposal, the next step will be for the Bicycle Board to provide a purchase recommendation to Jeff Mikorski. FYI, Parking Authority members are: Charlie McEwuen, Chairman; Jeanne Hagan, Vice-Chair; Linda Herbst, City Council Rep.; Tom Arnold, Director; Dennis Bidwell and Shane Mardis. In other business, Frank informed Tom of the Bicycle Board's recent meeting with Trevor Lloyd of the City Engineering Dept. in which we walked the parking lot that is the site for the new Farmers Market pavilion and recommended that one post-and-loop bike rack be placed in each of the two dead zones that will exist at the Spruce St. entrance to the pavilion. Tom agreed to discuss that with the Parking Authority as well. Apparently, City Engineering cannot make that decision without Parking Authority concurrence. 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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Police Chief Talking Points
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Damien will be meeting with Chief Preston Friday to discuss enforcement. I will meet with Damien tomorrow to discuss the attached talking points that I am recommending. I would appreciate your comments and recommendations for improving these talking points. 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] Police Chief Talking Points
by Gunnar Shogren 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Butch can't find the "reply to all" button... On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: > Basically I agree with Gunnar, more often than not I do the full foot down stop thing too, it's just that I don't think the "momentary stop then > roll-through" (what I refered to as a track stand, mine aren't good enough to be longer than momentary!) should constitute failing to stop at the stop sign- the point is the law says you need to stop and look both ways, not that you must put your foot down (or stop your engine!). I will defer to Frank on what some places are calling these. I don't call them track stands, more of the "rolling stop" thing. > > Guess we might discuss what one should do when faced with a long line of cars at a traffic light than can be safely passed on the left! But let's not, and let's not notice what we each do then either! Don't want to go there right now... nope. > > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*) > ________________________________________ > From: Gunnar Shogren [gshogren(a)gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 2:23 PM > To: Graber, Stephen > Cc: Frank Gmeindl; bikeboard Board > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Police Chief Talking Points > > Good list. > I too ride on the occasional sidewalk, but not really downtown, more > in short instances like what you're talking about Butch. But perhaps > we're not going to be able to have that cake and eat it too... time > will tell. > > I'll have to disagree w/ you on "track stands", though I will recant a > little at the end... > Track stands are not good for the following reasons- > * Track stands are ambiguous. "What's he doing? Where's he going? > Is he going to fall? Is he trying to impress someone?" > * Putting a foot down sends a clear signal to other motorists. I > have stopped. I am abiding, Dude. > * Although it looks like being in a track stand would make you > quicker out of the gate, a lot of times this is not true. Depending > on where you are in your "balance sway", which way your wheel is > pointed at that moment, which way you're looking at that moment, etc. > At a full stop I can react quicker and more predictably w/ one foot on > the ground and pedal and body in the ready position. I can also > signal w/ my hands to others if need be, most folks won't try that > whilst in the track stand. > > Since taking the TS101 course, then thinking about the way I ride, I > have pretty much stopped doing the track stand, and bark at others > when they do as well, especially when they come out of the stand and > they're all over the place. > Try the real stop in a few places that you normally track stand (in a > turning lane, turning at a intersection) and I think you'll find that > most others (cars and peds) treat you differently. More positively I > would say. > > I will say that I do go through intersection in a "momentary stop then > roll-through", but technically I don't call this a track stand. > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: >> Looks like a good list to me. I assume there will also be encouragement to >> cite motorists for violations that endanger cyclists. I'd encourage Damien >> to describe "track stands" to Chief Preston. Many cyclists can use that >> technique to lawfully stop at stop signs etc. I once received a ticket for >> "running" a stop sign- in fact I had ceased all forward motion and looked >> bothways (Wilson & Grand, a dangerous intersection) but the officer told the >> judge I never put my foot down and that was that! (The judge liked it even >> less when I grumbled that motorists don't have to turn their engines off at >> stop signs............). I'm glad to see restraint suggested for riding on >> side walks. Some places that's our safest option. On my commute to Health >> Sciences I ride up the side- walk along the main entrance by the Alumni >> Center rather than risk the high speed traffic in the dual lane approach. >> >> That's my 2 cents! >> Butch >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> >> Stephen G. Graber >> >> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >> >> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >> >> West Virginia University >> >> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >> >> phone: 304-293-2305 >> >> >> >> ------ _0 >> >> ------ _ \<,_ >> >> ---- (*)/ (*) >> >> ________________________________ >> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of >> Frank Gmeindl [frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net] >> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 12:05 PM >> To: bikeboard Board >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Police Chief Talking Points >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> Damien will be meeting with Chief Preston Friday to discuss enforcement. I >> will meet with Damien tomorrow to discuss the attached talking points that I >> am recommending. I would appreciate your comments and recommendations for >> improving these talking points. >> >> 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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Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '11

08 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find the Morgantown Bicycle Plan Evaluation and Equity sections with the changes marked at last Thursday's meeting. Since we didn't have a quorum we decided to try to get concurrence on-line. By Oct. 14, please review the attached document and reply with your concurrence or with recommended changes. If you recommend changes, please copy bikeboard(a)cheat.org on your reply so we can all know what changes you're recommending and perhaps be able to resolve them before our next meeting. At our November meeting, I will bring a hard copy of the plan and ask you all to sign it. We will plan the roll out of the plan to key stakeholders: Traffic Commission, City Manager, Police Chief, City Engineer, City Council. You can see the current complete plan with tracked changes and comments at http://db.tt/sD5opLrn . 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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Regroup?
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

Education Committee Members, What do you think about getting together to regroup now that the bicycling education grant is drawing to a close? There are several things that I think we need to resolve: 1. Whether to continue offering courses and if so, which ones, who will teach them, when, where, how much to charge and how to market them. 2. What to do with all the promotional materials that we now have including the seven video spots, Nick's video, remaining newspaper articles, WVU info kiosks, 3' x 8' banner, bumper stickers, business cards, billboard designs, poster designs, newspaper ad designs, Mountaineer Yellow Pages community page, police info cards, Street Smarts books, TS101 student packets. 3. The future of the website, BikeMorgantown.com and the facebook page, BikeMorgantown. 4. The bike route map. 5. What to say in the final report on the grant. Frank

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Fwd: Bicyclists Find Their Place at the Gas Station
by Chet Parsons 05 Oct '11

05 Oct '11

Fyi. Chet ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "The Daily GOOD" <hello(a)goodinc.com> Date: Oct 5, 2011 7:23 PM Subject: Bicyclists Find Their Place at the Gas Station To: "GOOD Readers" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> ** [image: The Daily GOOD] <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> * Your one-good- thing-a-day email * OCTOBER 5, 2011 BROUGHT TO YOU BY In Copenhagen, Gas Stations Morph Into Bike Repair Shops<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> [image: Bike Care Station]<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> It's a rocky road out there for bicyclists riding car-dominated streets and freeways. With potholes, angry drivers, and the constant threat of a swift pancaking all posing hurdles, biking means always moving against the flow of traffic. But in Copenhagen, one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, an oil company is making things just a bit easier for the two-wheeled commuters. Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA has installed bicycle care stations at select gas stations in Copenhagen, reports Copenhagenize<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…>. The bike stations were installed using unused wall space at existing gas stations, and feature a pull-down shelf to lift and hold bicycles during repairs, an air hose, paper towels, and gloves. Inside the stations are free bicycle care kits that can be borrowed for more involved repairs. Just imagine, instead of filling up on non-environmentally-friendly fossil fuels at the local gas station, you ride your bike there and revel in your tiny carbon footprint while taking care of your sweet ride. The note on the stations reads: "You can care for your bicycle here. You can pump and wash your bicycle and, inside the shop, you're welcome to borrow a free bicycle care kit with oil, tire levers, allen keys, etc." While these repair stations are only a small step towards setting up a broader bike-friendly infrastructure—like more bike lanes—the project certainly represents a friendly gesture from an industry often hostile to bikers. Let's hope other international oil companies follow Statoil’s lead. What else should companies do to improve the streets for bikers? Let us know on GOOD.is<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> *Photo courtesy of Copenhagenize<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> * Share on Facebook<http://good.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> Tweet this<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> Email to a friend<http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=7dd…> Subscribe to The Daily GOOD<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> <http://good.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> GET IT <http://good.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> SHARE IT <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> CURIOUS LATELY? [image: Random GOOD] <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> [image: GOOD]<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> *GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.* www.good.is<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> GOOD Worldwide 915 N. Citrus Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Sent to chetparsons(a)gmail.xn--com-8n0a why did I get this?<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> Unsubscribe from this list<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…>| Update Subscription preferences<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> GOOD Worldwide • 915 N Citrus Ave • Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Youth Cycling Video "Let's Start Biking" - Viewing at Thursday's meeting
by director 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Good Morning, At Thursday's meeting I'll be showing the kids' video in its current form. You can see it before then on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muuiL4QRs8U or at the link on the PositiveSpin website. Due to a combination of factors we have been unable to complete the video to a state we are satisfied with within the contract time. We've actually put in a substantial amount of time beyond the contract hours in getting this far. The remaining work is to create the opening scenes/titles and re-shoot the kids' demonstration of riding skills. We've got actors lined up. Our videographer is no longer available to us, however if a new videographer can be found Positive Spin will continue to help in an advisory and support capacity. Jeff Mikorski told me that the city has hired a communications specialists who may be able to complete the shooting and editing work. If the city can't supply a videographer, we would suggest going to a commercial vendor and try to get the skills donated. See you Thursday. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please let me know if you want to add, subtract or change anything. Since the Traffic Commission is not meeting this month, I didn't have to write a monthly report to them but I wrote the attached report (20111006StatusForBB.doc) to remind you of what's going on and that we might want to discuss at Thursday's meeting. Also, attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks again to reliable Betsy! Riding in the rain? Frank

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application format
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

Dear LAB, The City of Morgantown, WV is preparing to submit it's second BFC application in February. Thanks for posting a PDF of the application at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/pdfs/bfc_applicat… . Can you provide a format that we can populate? For example, an MS Word template. We recognize that the final application must be submitted on-line but we need a format on which we can collaboratively build our application. Also, if you have experience with other communities whose members have collaborated on the application, could you please share with us what worked? When we last applied in 2007, several people including the City Manager, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Parks and Recreation Director, etc. input to the application. At that time, we worked with a shared MS Word document. We are excited to get rolling on this application. Since our last application, we have implemented most of the recommendations that you gave us and we're looking forward to a re-evaluation. How does one include photographs in the on-line application and reference documents such as our comprehensive Bicycle Plan to the on-line application? 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] WV Statewide Bike Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Please send us your plan for making the statewide bicycle plan. Frank Bicycle Board Chairman On Sep 28, 2011, at 11:15 AM, "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > Good Morning Bike Board, > > > > As you may have heard, the state is working on a bike plan and would like your input. Please see the email below and let me know what you would like for me to send to Wilbur-Smith. If you would like to directly reply, please cc: me on the correspondence. > > > > Thank you for your hard work to make our streets safe for all. > > > > Best, > > > > > > Danielle N. Williams > > Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator > > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336 > > > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > > > > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html > > > > “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead > > > > > > From: Stafford, Wesley O [mailto:WSTAFFORD@wilbursmith.com] > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM > To: dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net > Subject: WV Statewide Bike Plan > > > > Danielle, > > > > It was a pleasure meeting you at this week’s planning conference. You mentioned that some work had already been completed in Morgantown and entered in GIS layers. We would be very interested in acquiring that information to include with our plan. Additionally, if there are any activities or meetings planned by the Morgantown group I would be interested in attending. > > > > Thanks for your help and interest. > > > > Wes > > > > Wes Stafford, PE, AICP > > Principal > > Wilbur Smith Associates > > 700 Washington Street, East > > Geary Plaza, Suite 210 > > Charleston WV, 25301 > > w 304.345.2339 > > m 304.549.7498 > > f 304.345.2343 > > P Please consider the environment before printing this email.ü > > > > <image001.jpg> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] WV Statewide Bike Plan
by Chet Parsons 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

Thanks D - I'll wait for the go-ahead from the Board to send Mr. Stafford our latest GIS layers. Chet On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM, D. Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>wrote: > Good Morning Bike Board,**** > > ** ** > > As you may have heard, the state is working on a bike plan and would like > your input. Please see the email below and let me know what you would like > for me to send to Wilbur-Smith. If you would like to directly reply, please > cc: me on the correspondence.**** > > ** ** > > Thank you for your hard work to make our streets safe for all.**** > > ** ** > > Best,**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *Danielle N. Williams* > > Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator**** > > *Morgantown Monongalia MPO ***** > > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105**** > > Morgantown, WV 26505**** > > Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336**** > > ** ** > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com**** > > ** ** > > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html **** > > ** ** > > *“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can > change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret > Mead* > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Stafford, Wesley O [mailto:WSTAFFORD@wilbursmith.com] > *Sent:* Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM > *To:* dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net > *Subject:* WV Statewide Bike Plan**** > > ** ** > > Danielle,**** > > ** ** > > It was a pleasure meeting you at this week’s planning conference. You > mentioned that some work had already been completed in Morgantown and > entered in GIS layers. We would be very interested in acquiring that > information to include with our plan. Additionally, if there are any > activities or meetings planned by the Morgantown group I would be interested > in attending.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks for your help and interest.**** > > ** ** > > Wes**** > > ** ** > > *Wes Stafford, PE, AICP* > > Principal**** > > Wilbur Smith Associates** > > 700 Washington Street, East** > > Geary Plaza, Suite 210**** > > Charleston WV, 25301** > > w 304.345.2339** > > m 304.549.7498** > > f 304.345.2343** > > *P** **Please consider the environment before printing this email.**ü*** > > ** ** > > *[image: cid:image003.jpg@01CC0055.8223B4A0]***** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Statewide bicycle plan
by Chet Parsons 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

Frank and everyone, I am at the wvdot statewide planning conference and they just had a presentation about a statewide bike plan that is getting started. They have not made contact with anyone yet about this but plan to begin the process this fall. I wil make sure that they have out contact info and that we will be included. Chet

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Fwd: September BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 13 Sep '11

13 Sep '11

Enjoy these BB minutes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Mountaineer Week
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Mary Ann, Thank you for making a Mountaineer Week booth available to the Bicycle Board. I regret that we will not have sufficient resources to staff the booth so I am withdrawing our request for it. I apologize for wasting the time and effort that you, Hugh and Sonya invested in this on our behalf. 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 Sep 7, 2011, at 10:27 AM, MaryAnn Barill wrote: > Hi Frank, > > Mountaineer Week begins Oct. 31- Nov. 4th. Let me know what wording you want on the schedule and I will forward the info to Sonja Wilson. Let me know if you have any other questions or request and I will forward those as well. > > Mary Ann > > > Mary Ann Barill > Administrative Associate > Department of Transportation and Parking > PO Box 6561 > Morgantown, WV 26506 > 304-293-5915 > <MaryAnn Barill.vcf>

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Thanks!
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Trevor, Thanks for meeting with the Bicycle Board today! Your laying out the plans, explaining them and discussing them with the Board members led to viable bicycle parking solutions that probably would not have been identified by any of us working alone. We are excited to see a solution come to fruition. 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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Adam Henry joins BB
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

Bicycle Board Members, Tonight, the Traffic Commission unanimously appointed Adam Henry to be the Commission's representative on the Bicycle Board beginning in November. Please welcome Adam. Frank

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Bicycle Storage
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

Chris, Could the Bicycle Board get on the Planning Commission's October agenda to present a summary of community bicycle ordinances and a recommendation? 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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Bicycle Storage ordinances
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Bicycle Board Members, I have moved the bicycle storage ordinances and summary to http://db.tt/CyEygNX to make it accessible to those who said they couldn't get it in the public folder. Please let me know if you have trouble with http://db.tt/CyEygNX . If you know of a city similar to Morgantown that has a bicycle storage ordinance or guidelines or if you'd just like to try to find some, please add to the folder at http://db.tt/CyEygNX and update the Summary document. I will schedule us to meet with the Planning Commission in October. So far, we don't have a sufficient case to submit to them. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Mon Blvd. Bike Lane Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Jeff, Please find the updated grant application at http://db.tt/L7J1A8K . You should find 7 files there. Of the files at http://db.tt/L7J1A8K, only BikeLaneGrantAppToBBv06.doc is different from the package that I sent you in March. The changes are tracked so you can see them. Please accept the tracked changes before you submit the application. (Damien may want to update the cost estimate (files Cost Estimate for Monongahela Blvd-2.doc and TotalCost.xlsx) based on recent discussions about using paint rather than retro-reflective vinyl.) The application is due February 29, 2012 for a May 2012 award. In the application document, BikeLaneGrantAppToBBv06.doc, you will see comments. These comments are of two types. One type of comment is instructions from the application form that I cut from the form and pasted into comment bubbles. Practically every section has these instructions. The other type of comment identifies information that the application requires or that I think it needs but that I don't have. I hope you can easily read through the application to, 1) see that I've completed most of the requirements and then delete the relevant comments, and 2) complete the parts that I couldn't and then delete those comments, and 3) roll all files up into one PDF and submit it. Christiaan Abildso is personally acquainted with Bikes Belong CFO and agreed to alert him to our application once we've submitted it so could you please notify me when the application is sent? If you have any questions or need any help, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please also note at the end of the application, before the appendix is contact info for Zoe Kircos, Grants Manager, zoe(a)bikesbelong.org, 303-449-4893 x5. I spoke with her while completing the application in March and she was expecting it. She's also very pleasant and helpful. Frank On Sep 1, 2011, at 1:54 PM, Jeff Mikorski wrote: > Frank, > > I do not recall making any changes, so you can use you last version. > > Sincerely, > > Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM > Deputy City Manager > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > 304-284-7404 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:39:37 AM > Subject: Re: Mon Blvd. Bike Lane Grant > > Jeff, > > > If you made any changes to the application that I sent you > > From: Frank Gmeindl < frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > > Subject: Bike Lane Grant Application > > Date: March 30, 2011 4:22:04 PM EDT > To: Jeff Mikorski < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Cc: Damien Davis < ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > > please send me your version so I can work from it. > > > Otherwise, I'll update the version that I sent you. > > > Frank > > > > On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:37 PM, Jeff Mikorski wrote: > > > > Frank, > Yes, please revise the grant and re-apply > > Jeff Mikorski > Deputy City Manager > City of Morgantown > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 05:47 PM > To: Jeff Mikorski < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Subject: Mon Blvd. Bike Lane Grant > > Jeff, > > Today, Terrence Moore and WVDOH vocally agreed to split 50/50 the cost of > the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane. They talked as if the cost was $25K. > So, the split would be $12.5K City; $12.5K State. Would you like me to > update the grant application that I wrote for the City to submit to Bikes > Belong? > > I think the bike lane can be done for considerably less than $25K. If > Bikes Belong provides $10K, I think the City could do it without spending > any money. > > Frank

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Fwd: Booth at Mountaineer Week
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Bicycle Board Members, Looks like we'll have a booth at Mountaineer week. Who wants to follow up with Mary Ann and make it happen? (My action item for our last meeting was to contact Hugh about getting a booth.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 6, 2011 8:35:28 AM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "MaryAnn Barill" <MaryAnn.Barill(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Fwd: Booth at Mountaineer Week > > Mary Ann > > Please work with Frank on arranging this booth. I am including him on this email so that you can forward to him the information that he needs to provide. > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) > > > > >>> MaryAnn Barill 9/6/2011 8:33 AM >>> > I just talked to Sonja and that will be fine. She just needs to know how you want it worded on the schedule. The dates are Oct. 31- Nov. 4th. > > >>> Hugh Kierig 9/6/2011 8:26 AM >>> > Mary Ann > > Can you please check on how the Bike Board can get a booth for Mountaineer Week? We can register it under the Department of Transportation and Parking if they need a University organization to sponsor it. > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) > > > > >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/5/2011 7:00 PM >>> > Hi Hugh, > > Can you tell me how the Bicycle Board can get a booth at Mountaineer Week to display our banner, bumper stickers, etc.? > > Frank

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"Let's Start Biking" youth cycling skills video - Script and Video edits
by director 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

Good morning, I've just finished making script and video edits, they are attached. The script should now conform to the video exactly for all of the scenes that have been completed. The video edits reflect all of the things I could find. If you have additional comments on the video please send them to me in a format similar to the one I've used that gives the sequence time at which the comment applies. I'll collect them and send them to Bobby tomorrow nite. Both of us have used up all of the hours we committed to on the contract but we still want this to be a finished product that presents well and gets the message across effectively. Bobby thinks he's got about 6 hours of work left to get to that point, and he expects to have that time while on the road this weekend. For final delivery, Bobby will send a DVD on Tuesday and I'll provide an invoice for payment. Once the video is accepted we'll provide 5 copies in HD resolution with boxes and printed labels. Chip asked if Bobby will edit a PSA out of this. I assume the answer is "yes" since we've talked about it before, just let us know which scenes you want. Thanks and have a great weekend. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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"Let's Start Biking" youth cycling skills video
by director 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

Good evening, I received the video in rough draft form from Robby at about 6pm today. We viewed it on his computer and since that time I've been figuring out how to upload it to YouTube. It now available at this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ic1XlJKZVM I apologize for this additional delay, due entirely to my unfamiliarity with the process. I'd like to make the following disclaimers about the video in its current form: - The whole thing is in rough draft form. This is as much as Bobby could get done in the time available. He's spending the rest of his time before leaving getting ready for his trip. He thinks he has about 6hrs work left to get it in final polished form. That will include finishing the Title Page, Intro, musical soundtrack, graphics and concluding scene/credits. - He expects to have time over this weekend after he gets to Orlando to complete the work. He'll send us a DVD Tuesday, and final copies with cases and graphics following our final approval. He has already exceeded the number of hours he forecast on the contract, but is willing to put in the additional time necessary to make it look polished. - I've reviewed it myself and am making some comments, which I will post tomorrow morning. I welcome your additional comments. Thanks again for your patience, and guidance. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Wes Nugent declines
by Chip Wamsley 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:23:07 -0400 Frank et al. It sounds like Adam and Ken would be the front runners from the TC. Adam may be more helpful with his grad students and work on evaluations and I think our dealings with the planning commision might be limited, making Ken second choice. I think Jenny is very interested in what we do and would be good to get on board in a more official capacity to have the link with city council. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >In a telecon with me, Wes Nugent declined to be the TC's rep on the BB because he's committed to work on a Mainstreet Morgantown Economic Restructuring committee that also meets Thursday nights albeit somewhat before us but perhaps would sometimes overlap. He suggested Adam Henry from 5th Ward or David McKain from 3rd Ward. At past TC meetings, Adam has expressed both to the TC and personally to me that he is interested in what we're doing. He is a professor at WVU and has graduate students that could really help us out in Evaluation activities. I don't know much about McKain except that he said I was arguing over semantics when I tried to point out to him that riding as far to the right as practicable is not the same as riding as far to the right as possible that he was saying cyclists are required to do. Jim Rye had recommended we ask Ken Martis since Ken represents the Monongalia County Planning Commission on the TC. Ken has also been a vocal supporter of BB recomme ndations and mission. > >Whether we get Adam Henry, David McKain or Ken Martis, that still leaves us with a disconnect from City Council. I know Jenny Selin is on the BB mailing list and I would ask her if she would consider becoming a little more active on the BB as say ex-officio representing City Councilor or even BB voting member representing City Council. > >I don't know if this is all appropriate but it seems it might accomplish filling the huge gap left by Don's leaving. > >What do you think? If we don't go into next Wednesday TC meeting with a recommendation and a justification for the recommendation, we'll get who they give us. > >Frank >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Let's Start Biking" youth cycling skills video
by Chip Wamsley 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 22:45:28 -0400 >Good evening, >I received the video in rough draft form from Robby at about 6pm today. We viewed it on his computer and since that time I've been figuring out how to upload it to YouTube. It now available at this link. >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ic1XlJKZVM > >I apologize for this additional delay, due entirely to my unfamiliarity with the process. >I'd like to make the following disclaimers about the video in its current form: >- The whole thing is in rough draft form. This is as much as Bobby could get done in the time available. He's spending the rest of his time before leaving getting ready for his trip. He thinks he has about 6hrs work left to get it in final polished form. That will include finishing the Title Page, Intro, musical soundtrack, graphics and concluding scene/credits. > >- He expects to have time over this weekend after he gets to Orlando to complete the work. He'll send us a DVD Tuesday, and final copies with cases and graphics following our final approval. He has already exceeded the number of hours he forecast on the contract, but is willing to put in the additional time necessary to make it look polished. >- I've reviewed it myself and am making some comments, which I will post tomorrow morning. I welcome your additional comments. >Thanks again for your patience, and guidance. >Nick > > > >-- >Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >Director, Positive Spin >803 East Brockway Ave >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > Looks great so far. Is Bobby still going to edit a 30-60 second spot to e used as a psa? Chip

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Wes Nugent declines
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

Bicycle Board Members, In a telecon with me, Wes Nugent declined to be the TC's rep on the BB because he's committed to work on a Mainstreet Morgantown Economic Restructuring committee that also meets Thursday nights albeit somewhat before us but perhaps would sometimes overlap. He suggested Adam Henry from 5th Ward or David McKain from 3rd Ward. At past TC meetings, Adam has expressed both to the TC and personally to me that he is interested in what we're doing. He is a professor at WVU and has graduate students that could really help us out in Evaluation activities. I don't know much about McKain except that he said I was arguing over semantics when I tried to point out to him that riding as far to the right as practicable is not the same as riding as far to the right as possible that he was saying cyclists are required to do. Jim Rye had recommended we ask Ken Martis since Ken represents the Monongalia County Planning Commission on the TC. Ken has also been a vocal supporter of BB recommendations and mission. Whether we get Adam Henry, David McKain or Ken Martis, that still leaves us with a disconnect from City Council. I know Jenny Selin is on the BB mailing list and I would ask her if she would consider becoming a little more active on the BB as say ex-officio representing City Councilor or even BB voting member representing City Council. I don't know if this is all appropriate but it seems it might accomplish filling the huge gap left by Don's leaving. What do you think? If we don't go into next Wednesday TC meeting with a recommendation and a justification for the recommendation, we'll get who they give us. Frank

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Let's Start Biking!
by director 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

Good afternoon, I talked to Bobby about noon today and he's nearing completion of the video editing - he's through scene 4 of 6 and expects to be done by 5pm today. I told him that seems to be the consensus of the Bike Board that the State will probably allow us to turn it in on the 6th, and he said that although he flies to Orlando, FL tomorrow his workdays will typically be over by 3pm so he'll have more time to work on it this weekend. We agreed that it would be best if he have a complete edit done by 5pm today, and we put it up for the Board to comment on via YouTube or similar format (I'll provide the link at that time). I'll email him any comments I receive for him to make revisions. Sorry for another delay, but it seemed that everyone would be served best if we use the available time to make this the best possible final product. Thanks for your patience. I am, of course, taking it somewhat on faith that turning the video in on Tuesday won't disqualify us from payment. Please let me know immediately if that's the case and we'll get something there today. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Street Smarts
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

Butch, Street Smarts Here's a link to Bicycling Street Smarts, the booklet that the Bicycle Board recommended the City buy and distribute to bike shops to include with every new bike they sell: http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm As shown at, http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/index.htm state-specific Street Smarts are available. I have a paper copy of the PA version is you'd like to see it. It includes PA's specific bicycle laws. The Bicycle Board discussed years ago making one for WV but I think those members may have moved on. Frank

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Youth cycling skills video - Final Script
by director 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Good afternoon, I've attached the final (almost) script of the video for your review, along with the sample scenes I'll be showing at the meeting tonite. I realize this is coming to most of you too late to read for tonite's meeting so I'll have copies of it when I come. The final video will be delivered tomorrow about noon. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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BB monthly report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please review the Bicycle Board's draft August monthly report to the Traffic Commission at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/20110907Report_to_TC.doc I would have attached it to this message but it contains several photos that make it too big for my ISP to let me send it. With your concurrence, I will submit it to the Traffic Commission by Friday morning when it is due. 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: Mon Blvd. Bike Lane progresses
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

Correction: WVU Director of Facilities and Planning is Randy Hudak, not Randy Dunlap. Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: August 31, 2011 11:33:03 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Mon Blvd. Bike Lane progresses > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Frank, > > Sounds good. I only have one change. WVU's Director of Facilities and Planning is Randy Hudak not Randy Dunlap. > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 > > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 6:22:36 PM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Mon Blvd. Bike Lane progresses > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Today, the City of Morgantown and WVDOH verbally agreed to split the cost of the Monongahela Boulevard bicycle climbing lane 50/50. Looks like the lane will be installed July 2012. > > On July 27 of this year, Roy Nutter, Traffic Commission Chairman and I met with Terrence Moore, City Manager to try to get some forward progress on the bike lane. The outcome of that meeting was Terrence setting up today's meeting. > > At today's meeting, the participants agreed to draft an MOU that specifies the cost share based on a $25K total cost estimate. Terrence stated that he will budget $12.5K for the bike lane as a priority capital improvement project in the FY2012-2013 budget which the City Council must approve next March. > > Bill Austin agreed to take responsibility for getting the MOU done. I suppose it won't be in effect until Paul Mattox, Secretary WVDOT signs it. I guess Terrence will sign it. I don't know what WVU's role will be in it. Bill also agreed to expedite any Transportation Improvement Plan amendments necessary to get the bike lane into the WVDOH transportation plan. > > Today's meeting was attended by: > Rob Pennington, WVDOT (by phone) > Perry Keller, WVDOH (by phone) (Rob and Perry rode with us to the foot of the bike lane at last year's MPO conference) > > Terrence Moore, City Manager > Terry Hough, City Engineer > Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer > > Randy Dunlap, WVU Director of Facilities and Planning > Joe Fisher, MMPO Chairman and former WVU Director of Facilities and Planning > Hugh Kierig, WVU Director of Parking and Transportation > > Bill Austin, Executive Director MMPO > > Roy Nutter, Chairman, Morgantown Traffic Commission > Frank Gmeindl, Fly on the Wall > > On December 8, 2010, Paul Mattox, Secretary WVDOT wrote a letter to Narvel Weese, WVU VP Finance and Administration saying that he agreed with the bike lane but needed a traffic management plan for closing the bike lane when WVU needs to park cars on it. This was discussed at today's meeting and it seemed like everybody was in agreement about what would be done but I didn't hear anybody taking the responsibility to document it so I don't know what's going to happen with that. > > Frank > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Mon Blvd. Bike Lane progresses
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Today, the City of Morgantown and WVDOH verbally agreed to split the cost of the Monongahela Boulevard bicycle climbing lane 50/50. Looks like the lane will be installed July 2012. On July 27 of this year, Roy Nutter, Traffic Commission Chairman and I met with Terrence Moore, City Manager to try to get some forward progress on the bike lane. The outcome of that meeting was Terrence setting up today's meeting. At today's meeting, the participants agreed to draft an MOU that specifies the cost share based on a $25K total cost estimate. Terrence stated that he will budget $12.5K for the bike lane as a priority capital improvement project in the FY2012-2013 budget which the City Council must approve next March. Bill Austin agreed to take responsibility for getting the MOU done. I suppose it won't be in effect until Paul Mattox, Secretary WVDOT signs it. I guess Terrence will sign it. I don't know what WVU's role will be in it. Bill also agreed to expedite any Transportation Improvement Plan amendments necessary to get the bike lane into the WVDOH transportation plan. Today's meeting was attended by: Rob Pennington, WVDOT (by phone) Perry Keller, WVDOH (by phone) (Rob and Perry rode with us to the foot of the bike lane at last year's MPO conference) Terrence Moore, City Manager Terry Hough, City Engineer Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer Randy Dunlap, WVU Director of Facilities and Planning Joe Fisher, MMPO Chairman and former WVU Director of Facilities and Planning Hugh Kierig, WVU Director of Parking and Transportation Bill Austin, Executive Director MMPO Roy Nutter, Chairman, Morgantown Traffic Commission Frank Gmeindl, Fly on the Wall On December 8, 2010, Paul Mattox, Secretary WVDOT wrote a letter to Narvel Weese, WVU VP Finance and Administration saying that he agreed with the bike lane but needed a traffic management plan for closing the bike lane when WVU needs to park cars on it. This was discussed at today's meeting and it seemed like everybody was in agreement about what would be done but I didn't hear anybody taking the responsibility to document it so I don't know what's going to happen with that. Frank

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Fwd: August BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

I can't recall if I actually sent these out. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shogren, Elizabeth (CDC/NIOSH/DRDS) <edz4(a)cdc.gov> Date: Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM Subject: August BB minutes To: Elizabeth Shogren <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Agenda for next Thursday's meeting
by director 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Frank, et al, Just some notes about the video that we'll be showing on Thursday so there are no surprises. Due to difficulty in getting child actors, particularly males, we weren't able to have it narrated by kids as we planned. At Bobby's suggestion I've been doing the voice/narration, although we still have kids doing the demonstrations - mostly non-speaking. Our intended title is "Let's Start Biking!" We have about 75% of the video filmed, Bobby has started working on the editing and we intend to do the rest of the filming tomorrow nite. We expect everything to be finished by Thursday, but there may be some finishing touches remaining. Bobby has to leave town on Saturday so Friday will be our last day to work on it, which is essentially the Official deadline anyway. Other than what's mentioned above, the script hasn't been changed substantially from what we presented after getting input at the last bike board meeting. Hope you all like it, we're pretty excited about what we've accomplished with limited resources and a short time. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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I believed this for a while, now transportation planners are saying it
by director 28 Aug '11

28 Aug '11

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/drivers-want-more-spac… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Don Spencer replacement
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, I only learned this week that Don Spencer is no longer a member of the Bicycle Board because he is no longer a member of the Traffic Commission. The Bicycle Board's procedural guidelines, Word version of the document membership sectionrequire that at least one voting member also be a Traffic Commission voting member. I guess the TC will eventually appoint one of their voting members to the BB. I don't know if we have anything to say about who they appoint. If they ask, I would like to have a recommendation with a justification for the recommendation. The current Traffic Commission membership is on the City website at http://www.morgantown.com/traffic.htm but I think it is incorrect. My best guess at the voting members and who/what they represent is: Roy Nutter, Chairman, Member at Large Ken Martis, Planning Commission Wes Nugent, City Council Margaret Roberts, 1st ward Paul Steel, 2nd ward David McKain, 3rd ward Chris Gluck, 4th ward Adam Henry, 5th ward Andrea Soccorsi, 6th ward Jamie Lewis, 7th ward Don Spencer was the City Council representative on the Traffic Commission so he is no longer a member of the Traffic Commission because he lost the City Council election. Bummer. Frank

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Agenda for next Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for our meeting next Thursday. If you would like to make any changes to the agenda, including additions, please reply ASAP. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Henry Clay 30K
by Chip Wamsley 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:31:33 -0400 Sounds like a good idea. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >gunnar's putting on the 24th annual Henry Clay 30K race this weekend at Cooper's Rock SP. Betsy suggested giving away the new I Share the Road bumper stickers and gunnar plans to put the BikeMorgantown logo on the race announcement: http://gshogren.freeshell.org/Coops/2011_race.html . I'm OK with that but if any of you have any objection, please reply ASAP. > > > >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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Henry Clay 30K
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, gunnar's putting on the 24th annual Henry Clay 30K race this weekend at Cooper's Rock SP. Betsy suggested giving away the new I Share the Road bumper stickers and gunnar plans to put the BikeMorgantown logo on the race announcement: http://gshogren.freeshell.org/Coops/2011_race.html . I'm OK with that but if any of you have any objection, please reply ASAP. 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/ped language in the new Maryland Driver Ed Handbook
by director 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Good morning, Yesterday Chet Parsons forwarded a link to the new MD handbook. The complete document is huge, but I cut out the section on bikes and pedestrians. It looks like good model language. Enjoy. Expect Bicyclists on the Road Expect to find a bicyclist on all types of roads (except interstate highways and toll facilities), at all intersections and roundabouts, in all types of weather, and at all times of the day and night. Bicyclists may ride out in the travel lane for their own safety due to narrow roads, or to avoid obstacles or pavement hazards. On roads without shoulders, or with cars parked along the right side, often the safest place for a bicyclist to ride is in the center of the lane. In Maryland, a bicyclist may use the full lane even while traveling substantially below the speed of traffic if the lane is too narrow for a car to safely pass a bicycle within the lane). Before opening a car door, check for bicyclists who may be approaching from behind. Following a Bicyclist As you approach a bicyclist, slow down. Avoid honking your horn. Bicyclists can usually hear an approaching vehicle and loud noises can startle bicyclists, causing a crash. Bicycles do not have turn signals so bicyclists use hand and arm signals to alert you of their intentions. Do not follow a bicycle too closely. Remember that small holes, glass, and other hazards can be particularly dangerous to bicyclists. Bicycles can stop and maneuver quickly so a bicyclist may swerve or change speed to avoid a road hazard that a motorist cannot see. Pass with Care -- Give Bikes at Least 3 Feet Pass a bicyclist as you would any slowly moving vehicle. Be prepared to slow down, wait until oncoming traffic is clear and then allow at least 3 feet of clearance between your car and the bicyclist when passing. The same 3-foot clearance applies if you are passing a bicyclist in a bike lane, on the shoulder, or in the same lane as your car. After passing a bicyclist, check your mirror to ensure that you have completely passed the bicycle with enough room before you move back to the right. Use Caution at Intersections, Bridges and Driveways Always assume that bicyclists are traveling straight through an intersection unless they signal otherwise, and yield to bicycles just as you would to any other vehicle. Bicyclists often ride on sidewalks and trails, so look both ways before crossing a sidewalk or trail. A bicycle may come from an unexpected direction. Never make a right turn from a through lane immediately after passing a bike on a shoulder or bike lane. Try to avoid any chance that a bicycle will be to your right or in your right blind spot when you turn right. Before starting a right turn, move as far to the right as practicable within the bike lane, shoulder, or right turn lane. Yield to bicycles as to any other vehicle proceeding straight. Do not turn left immediately in front of a bicycle. Experienced bicyclists often ride very fast (as fast as 35 mph!) and may be closer than you think. If you are passing a left-turning vehicle by moving right, first look closely for bicycles. Wherever a travel way narrows for a bridge, parked cars, or other obstructions on the right, be prepared for a bicyclist riding on the shoulder to merge left into the main traffic lane. Driving at Night If you see a dim reflective object at night do not assume that it is outside of the roadway. It could be a bicycle in the main travel lane. Bicyclists sometimes avoid shoulders at night when cars are not present because tree branches, potholes, debris, and even the edge of the pavement are difficult to see. Your headlights may provide enough light for the bicyclist to safely move into the shoulder for you to pass, but it takes longer at night. When approaching a bicycle, use your low beam headlights. Watch for Children Children on bicycles are sometimes unpredictable. Expect the unexpected and remember they are small in stature and may be hard to see. Young bicyclists are especially likely to make surprising changes in direction. Be aware of bicyclists entering the roadway from driveways or near parked cars. Strictly observe speed limits in school zones and in residential areas to allow time to see, and safely share the road with, young bicyclists. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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New MVA manual out
by Chet Parsons 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Maryland has a new driver's manual out - bicycle section starts on page 29 - goes into effect this fall. The pdf is almost 9 MB so I just included the link to the page. http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Resources/DL-002A.pdf Chet

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Treehugger article today: Curing car vs. cyclist wars...
by director 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

Good morning, This article has some interesting and useful statistics to confront motorists with. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/08/curing-car-versus-cyclist-wars-with… I particularly like this line... "Though the idea of withholding funding to a system until all users agree to strictly follow the rules is a new line of logic (imagine canceling road improvements until car drivers were caught speeding), bashing scofflaw cyclists, or course, isn't unique to Portland or Commissioner Fritz" My takeaway from the article is this. Everyone behaves about equally badly on the roads, not surprising since there is probably a lot of overlap between the groups polled. Equally unsurprising is that the recommended solution is to just "Yield the right of Way" - already a law that applies to motorist, bicyclists and pedestrians. What's missing in traffic education is an explanation of what "Yield" means and an understanding of who has the right of way. We've addressed that in the youth cycling video we're working on. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: 2011 PLANNING CONFERENCE
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Aug '11

16 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, This is an invitation to the annual WVDOT/MPO/FHWA Transportation Planning Conference Sep. 20-22. Last year, we made a good showing with a good presentation and an evening bike ride on which several BB members hosted several WVDOT employees on a bike ride followed by a picnic. Several months ago, I already committed to another activity the last 2 weeks of September so will not be attending the Transportation Planning Conference. I think the BB should be represented and am asking you to send someone. I am willing to help out however I can but I cannot go. Since this is clearly a ripe banana, I would like us to discuss it by e-mail and hopefully have someone identified to go and have a plan before our Sep. 4 BB meeting. Even if we can't get on the agenda, we should go to continue to nurture the relationships we established last year. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Murray, Bill R" <Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov> > Date: August 16, 2011 3:37:43 PM EDT > To: "Bailey, Gregory L" <Gregory.L.Bailey(a)wv.gov>, <masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org>, <Karen.E.Allen(a)wv.gov>, "Angus, Norse B" <Norse.B.Angus(a)wv.gov>, <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Balderson, Lisa L" <Lisa.L.Balderson(a)wv.gov>, "Bernatowicz, Adrian J" <Adrian.J.Bernatowicz(a)wv.gov>, <jeffrey.blanton(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, <scott.boehm(a)hdrinc.com>, <levon.boyagian(a)verizon.net>, <rsbrannon(a)modjeski.com>, <kevin.burgess(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, "Burns, Ryan C" <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov>, "Carovillano, Anthony J" <Anthony.J.Carovillano(a)wv.gov>, "Carr, Brian E" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov>, <jchristman(a)g-and-o.com>, <rcolebank(a)alphaaec.com>, "Conley-Rinehart, Laura A" <Laura.A.Conley-Rinehart(a)wv.gov>, "Davis, Michael R" <Michael.R.Davis(a)wv.gov>, "Davison, Rebecca A" <Rebecca.A.Davison(a)wv.gov>, "Dawkins, Beth A" <Beth.A.Dawkins(a)wv.gov>, "Dorcas, Todd M" 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Everyone, > > I would like to invite you to this year’s WVDOT/MPO/FHWA Transportation Planning Conference which will be held on September 20-22 at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV. Attached is the official announcement along with the tentative agenda. Here is the link to the website to register http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/wvdiv/2011plancon/ > > Please make reservations no later than September 6. Also attached is a tentative agenda. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Please accept my apologies if you receive this email more than once and for the late notice. > > One change from the website….the conference will begin at 12:30 pm now instead of 1 pm. > > > William R. Murray, P.E. > Regional Planning Engineer > Freight Coordinator > WVDOT-DOH > Program Planning & Administration Division > (304) 558-9741 > Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Route signs
by Chip Wamsley 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:46:37 -0400 >Bike Route Mapping Team, > >We will have approximately $3,000 left in the education grant budget that must be spent before Sep. 4. I met with Jeff Mikorski today to discuss options. One is to purchase Bike Route signs. Another is to print the Bike Route Map. > >Purchasing signs is probably more straightforward. There are standard bike route signs defined in the MUTCD (see attached). We may also want to purchase directional arrows to go with the signs but this would necessitate knowing where the signs will be located. The City both makes and purchases signs. For this task, we probably want to purchase them from a vendor. Damien may be able to give us contact info for a sign vendor that the City has used. Alice, will you take the lead on this? If not, please persuade someone else on the team do take the lead. > >Printing the bike route map will probably be more work. Decisions will have to be made on size, format etc. in addition to getting a vendor to do it. Chet, will you take the lead on this? If not, please persuade someone else on the team do take the lead. One possible outcome is a decision that it can't be done on time. > >Whatever we do, the products will have to be delivered before Sep. 4. > >Let's copy at least the other members of the mapping team on our discussion of these options at least until we make a decision whether to pursue one, the other or some combination of both. Obviously, one factor in our decision will be that we have approximately $3,000 to work with. > >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 > > > > > > >To all, I'm in favor of the signs as we have the map on the web site and the signs will be more visible initially an dmaybe get that program kick started. Chip

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Fwd: Complaint - Rule Breaking Bikers
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chip, Ryan and gunnar for helping me craft the following response to Mr. Smith. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: BikeMorgantown <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Date: August 15, 2011 3:57:00 PM EDT > To: <Bryan_C_Smith(a)nerdshack.com> <Bryan_C_Smith(a)nerdshack.com> > Subject: Re: Complaint - Rule Breaking Bikers > > Dear Mr. Smith, > > Thank you for your message. I'm delighted that you have seen the ads and appreciate your comments. > > You are correct, the ads do not show cyclists disobeying rules. We chose to show cyclists obeying rules. The purpose of the ads is to educate. > > The first three spots: "Always Ride with the Flow of Traffic", "Obey Intersection Rules" and "Always Scan, Signal and Negotiate" are aimed directly at cyclists and are intended to show cyclists proper behavior to avoid the most common cyclist errors that cause crashes. Spots 4-7: "Treat Bicycles the Same as Other Vehicles", "Passing Cyclists Safely", "Yield to Traffic that has the Right of Way" and "Watch for Cyclists" address key motorist errors that cause crashes with bicycles. In each of these cases, first the motorist error is shown and then the correct motorist action is shown. In these spots, the intention is to show each error from a cyclist's eye view to make both cyclists and motorists aware of the jeopardy in which these movements put the cyclist and then to show the proper movement. If you're interested in viewing these video spots at your leisure, you can see them at > http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2010/08/psas-complete.html > > I too have observed bicyclists violating the rules of the road. Teaching the rules of the road is the primary emphasis of the Confident City Cycling Traffic Skills 101 classes that we teach every Monday night and one weekend each month. Please check the calendar at http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar.php for the schedule and more complete course descriptions. > > Your statement, "Since this campaign kicked off, I’ve seen no real world examples of such behavior." prompts me to ask how much you ride and where. As both a bicyclist and a motorcyclist, I have frequently observed the shown motorist errors. Talk with a seasoned cyclist or go into any bike shop and I'm sure you'll hear plentiful tales of motorists pulling out in front of cyclists, passing them too closely and cutting in front of them. Federal Highway Administration studies have shown such errors to be major causes of crashes between bicycles and motor vehicles. In addition to the rules of the road, in Traffic Skills 101 we also teach bicycle handling skills to prevent motorists making these errors and to avoid crashes caused by them. > > If you ride a bike or are considering riding a bike, I hope you will scan the BikeMorgantown.com website and perhaps register for one or our classes. If you send me your surface mail address, I'll send you some hard copies of other educational materials that we are distributing. Perhaps you could help us convert some of those rule breaking jerks into model cyclists. > > In any case, I am grateful for your interest and hope you will tell others about Morgantown's Confident City Cycling program. > > > 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 Aug 9, 2011, at 5:06 PM, <Bryan_C_Smith(a)nerdshack.com> <Bryan_C_Smith(a)nerdshack.com> wrote: > >> Dear sir or ma’am, >> >> Pardon me for disturbing you, but I have a complaint about your ad campaign. In the “Same Roads, Same Rules, Same Rights” ads, all of the examples of carelessness/malfeasance involve the drivers of automobiles disrespecting (or putting at risk) bicyclists – but none showing the reverse. Since this campaign kicked off, I’ve seen no real world examples of such behavior. >> >> However, I have seen bikers flagrantly disrespecting the rules of the road. For example, at the 4-way stop by the WVU Business School, I recently saw a man on a bicycle mixed in with a line of cars stopped at the red light. Rather than wait, he got out of line, passed the five cars in front of him, and then turned left on the red light. Luckily, there wasn’t any oncoming traffic at the moment – but that’s pretty flagrant, dangerous, and hardly an example of the “same rules” applying to both vehicle types. >> >> Now, I respect the goal your trying to reach. But please try for a slightly more balanced tone – bikers can be every bit the rule breaking jerks that automobile drivers can be. And if you could remind the local bicyclists that they have to follow the rules of the road too, it would be nice. >> >> Thank you for your time. >> >> Sincerely, >> Bryan Smith >> >> >

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Thank you for bicycling in our city!
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, What do you think of the attached? If you like it and we can get a design for a sticker for here, we could probably use some of the remaining grant money for it. Let me know if you want to take this on. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Route signs
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Damien, Thanks for being so pro-active on supporting the BB, especially as an ex-officio! Apparently, you're the only member willing to work on the bike route signs so if you're willingly to do everything to get them ordered and delivered, go for it. Otherwise, your work would be to no avail for our Sep 4 sign delivery deadline. You can now access the bike route map on bikemorgantown.com. Frank On Aug 11, 2011, at 11:05 AM, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > Frank, > > I spoke with Jeff about this the other day and I am working on getting cost for "Bike Route" and "Share the Road" signs from a couple different vendors. Do you still what this Info? > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 > > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 8:15:15 PM > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Route signs > > Chet, > > Thanks for taking the lead on getting the bike route map printed. Apparently nobody wants to work on getting the signs so it looks like we'll apply our remaining resources to printing the bike route map. Besides determining the sizes, identifying vendors and estimating costs, what else has to be done? On what will you need help? I hope some other members will chip in. > > Frank > > On Aug 8, 2011, at 7:00 PM, Chet Parsons wrote: > > Chip makes a good argument. What does everyone else think? > > I can still spec out the printing costs for a couple different sizes. > > On Aug 8, 2011 6:35 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > I meant to provide this link to the section of the MUTCD that addresses bike route signs: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009/part9.pdf . I've also attached figure 9B-4 from that section that shows the signs. We probably need a bunch of D11-1 and M5's and M6's. That section at the link also specifies sign size, where they must be located, etc. > > > > Frank > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Do we have the right mayor?
by Graber, Stephen 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Thought most of you would enjoy this! Fed up with illegal parking, the Mayor of Vilnius used a tank to crush a Mercedes that was illegally parked in a bike lane. http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/vilnius-mayor-crushes-car-in-bi… ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) ________________________________

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Bike Route signs
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Bike Route Mapping Team, We will have approximately $3,000 left in the education grant budget that must be spent before Sep. 4. I met with Jeff Mikorski today to discuss options. One is to purchase Bike Route signs. Another is to print the Bike Route Map. Purchasing signs is probably more straightforward. There are standard bike route signs defined in the MUTCD (see attached). We may also want to purchase directional arrows to go with the signs but this would necessitate knowing where the signs will be located. The City both makes and purchases signs. For this task, we probably want to purchase them from a vendor. Damien may be able to give us contact info for a sign vendor that the City has used. Alice, will you take the lead on this? If not, please persuade someone else on the team do take the lead. Printing the bike route map will probably be more work. Decisions will have to be made on size, format etc. in addition to getting a vendor to do it. Chet, will you take the lead on this? If not, please persuade someone else on the team do take the lead. One possible outcome is a decision that it can't be done on time. Whatever we do, the products will have to be delivered before Sep. 4. Let's copy at least the other members of the mapping team on our discussion of these options at least until we make a decision whether to pursue one, the other or some combination of both. Obviously, one factor in our decision will be that we have approximately $3,000 to work with. 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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(no subject)
by director 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

Good morning, I received 2 comments from bike board members after last Thursday's presentation at the meeting. Today is the day I'll be finalizing the script. The 2 comments related to the sequence of subjects. I'll take that under advisement, but be aware that we can still change sequencing of scenes after they are shot. Naturally we want to get it as right as possible in the script though to save time. Thanks for your comments and support. Nick. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: Stripe Mon Blvd. shoulder
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Aug '11

07 Aug '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: August 7, 2011 2:10:49 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Stripe Mon Blvd. shoulder > > Bryan, > > I hope you read this message before you take any action on the Mon Blvd. striping. I rode up there yesterday and it's already been re-striped with the standard 4-inch wide stripe. So, please ignore my request to stripe it with a 6-inch wide stripe. Hopefully, we'll soon get all the ducks in all the ducks in a row to mark the climbing shoulder as a bike lane and then we can widen the edge stripe to 6-inches. > > Thanks for your positive response and cooperation! > > > 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 Aug 4, 2011, at 2:54 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > >> Thanks, Bryan! >> >> Frank >> >> On Aug 4, 2011, at 1:23 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: >> >>> We will look into it and let you know. >>> >>> Bryan Radabaugh >>> >>> From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 12:03 PM >>> To: Radabaugh, Bryan L >>> Cc: Roy Nutter; Bill Austin; Damien Davis >>> Subject: Stripe Mon Blvd. shoulder >>> >>> Bryan, >>> >>> Can you paint a 6-inch wide stripe between the roadway and shoulder northbound on Monongahela Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Drive? >>> >>> Yesterday, I noticed that new asphalt has been applied to that shoulder. Please accept the gratitude of many cyclists for repairing the shoulder which has been crumbling lately. >>> >>> The new asphalt has covered the roadway edge line so I assume you will re-stripe it as soon as possible. Instead of the standard 4-inch white edge line, I'm wondering if you could apply a 6-inch wide stripe. 6-inch is the standard stripe width for demarcating a bike lane. As you know, WVDOH, the City of Morgantown, the Morgantown Monongalia MPO and WVU have been negotiating for a bicycle climbing lane on that shoulder and we continue to progress toward realizing it. Painting a 6-inch wide stripe could be another small step in that direction. >>> >>> See page Page 23 of 1999 AASHTO Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities (http://www.sccrtc.org/bikes/AASHTO_1999_BikeBook.pdf ) for stripe width guidance. >>> >>> I've attached the bike lane plans for your convenience. >>> >>> >>> 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: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2011 6:30 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Aug '11

06 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are the agenda and attachments for this week's MPO "Citizen's Acvisory Committee meeting. If you have comments, please send to me before Thursday. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: August 5, 2011 5:53:25 PM EDT > To: "'Bill Austin'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "'Roy Nutter'" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "'D. Williams'" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda August 11, 2011 6:30 PM > > > > CAC Members, > > Please find attached the agenda and information items for the upcoming meeting. Please let me know if you will be unable to attend the meeting. > > Thank you, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "The key to change is to let go of fear." Roseanne Cash > "Never forget only dead fish swim with the stream" Malcolm Muggeridge > > > > >

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Tonight's product
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached the result of our work on the Education and Encouragement sections of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. It's also in Dropbox at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/EducationEncouragement.doc Perhaps we can complete this and the Enforcement section next meeting? Frank

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In-line grates
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Thanks to help from gunnar and Ryan, I managed to put a news item on in-line grates at http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2011/08/wvdoh-replaces-in-line-g… Enjoy! Frank

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Youth Cycling Skills video project - < 10yo - Preliminary Script
by director 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Good evening, Attached you'll find the preliminary script for the <10 video. It's been through several iterations already, but Robby is out of town until Monday so I'm presenting this to all of you to make comments before then. Please send me your comments external to the document, referring to section topic and what your suggested change is. At this point the video reads in about 9 minutes, the longest we expect it to be in final production. If you have sections for topics to add or remove please don't hesitate to say so. If we have extra content after finalizing the video, we will probably deliver it separately so it might be used for PSA and such. Thank you for your time and comments. See you at the meeting. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Parking tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, For those of you driving a motor vehicle to tonight's BB meeting park in Lot F. That's the parking lot behind the church that is beside the lot in which we used to park and that is now being reconstructed for the farmers market. According to the Parking Authority, you won't get a ticket tonight. Frank

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Parking tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, For those of you driving a motor vehicle to tonight's BB meeting park in Lot F. That's the parking lot behind the church that is beside the lot in which we used to park and that is now being reconstructed for the farmers market. According to the Parking Authority, you won't get a ticket tonight. Frank

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Better late than never
by Chet Parsons 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Here's a slogan I saw on the interwebz today. [image: biketraffic.jpg]

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Success!
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

WVDOH has replaced the in-line grates on Beechurst Av. with bicycle-friendly grates. See attached before and after pics. Thanks to Bryan Radabaugh, WVDOH District 4 Design Engineer for making it happen. Thanks to Betsy Shogren for first identifying the issue way back in 2007 when the BB brainstormed a list of improvements for bicyclists. Frank Never, never, never, never give up - Winston Churchill

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Agenda & read-aheads for Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find the final agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting. Also attached, are the minutes of the last meeting and the Education and Encouragement sections of the draft Morgantown Bicycle plan. Please note that there are some other read-aheads to which links are provided at the bottom of the agenda. Frank

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FW: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by director 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Good afternoon, This is the most recent response to my inquiry about the status of bike access on the Ice's Ferry Bridge on Cheat Lake at Lakeview (SR857). Note that the message makes no mention of bicycles, in spite of the fact that I specifically asked about them. Sheesh. As I've mentioned before, the contractors have let me cross every time I've asked when I've had to get across during working hours. As mentioned below, they've been leaving the road open at the end of every workday to give dockowners access and this makes it passable for bikes as well. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Estel, Tracy L" <Tracy.L.Estel(a)wv.gov> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:02:02 -0400 Mr. Hein, At this time, the roadway and bridge are not open to traffic. However, the bridge may be used for access by those who own the docks on the Morgantown side. We are working with the contractor to try to open the roadway and bridge sooner than the contract completion date of October 31, 2012. Thank you, Tracy Estel Acting Construction Engineer -----Original Message----- From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:42 AM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Ice's Ferry Bridge closure Bryan, About 2 months ago Frank Gmeindl and I met with Fred Shoukry, at which time Fred indicated that the Ices Ferry bridge would re-open in 3-4 weeks to one-lane traffic. I've seen no indication that this is going to happen and construction workers at the site are unaware of any plans to reopen to traffic. Has this changed? I am still riding the bridge daily, having to get permission to cross each time from the site workers. I'm concerned, particularly today since seeing more activity on the Morgantown side, that there may be days when the route is blocked. Thank you for your attention to this matter. My job really does depend on me having a safe and reliable route to get to Morgantown. Other cyclists depend on it as well. Nick Hein. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -- -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: Stripe Mon Blvd. shoulder
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: August 2, 2011 12:02:46 PM EDT > To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Cc: Roy Nutter <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Stripe Mon Blvd. shoulder > > Bryan, > > Can you paint a 6-inch wide stripe between the roadway and shoulder northbound on Monongahela Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Drive? > > Yesterday, I noticed that new asphalt has been applied to that shoulder. Please accept the gratitude of many cyclists for repairing the shoulder which has been crumbling lately. > > The new asphalt has covered the roadway edge line so I assume you will re-stripe it as soon as possible. Instead of the standard 4-inch white edge line, I'm wondering if you could apply a 6-inch wide stripe. 6-inch is the standard stripe width for demarcating a bike lane. As you know, WVDOH, the City of Morgantown, the Morgantown Monongalia MPO and WVU have been negotiating for a bicycle climbing lane on that shoulder and we continue to progress toward realizing it. Painting a 6-inch wide stripe could be another small step in that direction. > > See page Page 23 of 1999 AASHTO Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities (http://www.sccrtc.org/bikes/AASHTO_1999_BikeBook.pdf ) for stripe width guidance. > > I've attached the bike lane plans for your convenience. > > > 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: Invitation to Meeting On Human Services Transportation
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: August 1, 2011 5:32:43 PM EDT > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'D. Williams'" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Butch Renner'", <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Roy Nutter'" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Invitation to Meeting On Human Services Transportation > > MPO Committee Members, > > The WVA Division of Public Transit has hired a consultant to develop a Human Services Transportation Plan for Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties. They are holding a meeting to identify the needs for this type of transportation on August 9th at the Marion County Senior Center. I am planning to attend this meeting but other interested parties are welcome to attend as well. Please pass this information on to those you know who may be interested in attending the meeting. > > If you would like to ride with me please let me know. I am attaching an invitation for your information. > > Thank you, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "The key to change is to let go of fear." Roseanne Cash > "Never forget only dead fish swim with the stream" Malcolm Muggeridge > > > >

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Agenda for next Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for next Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply at your earliest convenience with any changes you'd like to make. Frank

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Fwd: Draft ADA Priority List
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

FYI. Action, if any, due before this Friday. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 27, 2011 9:07:06 PM EDT > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'D. Williams'" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Butch Renner'", <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Roy Nutter'" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Draft ADA Priority List > > MPO Committee Members, > > As you may or may not be aware we were contacted by DOH approximately two weeks ago and asked to prepare a list of projects that would address American with Disabilities Acts issues within the area. We forwarded a request to all of the MPO’s member jurisdictions and agencies for projects that would address these concerns. We need to submit the list preferably prioritized to DOH for their analyses on Friday. We received responses from two of our member organizations the City of Morgantown and Mountain Line. The responses indicated that the MPO should look at many corridors for sidewalk improvements as part of the development of our long range plan. > > However, it is my estimation that the funding that will be available from DOH for these projects will be relatively limited and that it should be focused on addressing pressing issues. For this reason I am recommending that the MPO recommend no more than five projects. The list below is three projects. Please feel free to suggest projects in addition to those listed below. A summary of the recommended projects provided by the responding agencies is attached for your review. Please note that the highlighted projects in the list were the priority projects of the recommending agency. > > In reviewing the project proposed by the responding agencies it is staff’s recommendation that at a minimum the following list be provided to DOH on Friday. > > 1) Intersection of Spruce and Willey Street-Curb cut correction, removal of obstructions, and other improvements. Recommended by Morgantown Pedestrian Board and Northern WV Center for Independent Living > > 2) 119 (Grafton Road) at Scott’s Road-Installation of landing area, pedestrian signal. Recommended by Mountain Line-One known pedestrian fatality at this location > > 3) Provide Sidewalk and crossing and ramp to Caperton Trail on Earl Core Road at Powell Avenue. In driving the WV 7 corridor it could be argued that the stretch between I-68 and the Hogback turn could all use sidewalk and that the sidewalk from the Hogback to the Walnut Street Bridge needs to be upgraded. In fact that is the recommendation of both Mountain Line and the City of Morgantown. While we concur the entire corridor needs sidewalk we are recommending the proposed project because it would allow the Caperton trail to fill the missing link between the Brookhaven residential area and the commercial area along Earl Core Road. Recommended by Mountain Line and Morgantown Pedestrian Board. > > It should be noted that staff concurs that there should be sidewalk/transit facility accommodations along 19 in Westover. However, right of way limitations as well as an incomplete knowledge of pedestrian/transit use along the corridor does not permit the selection of one single site above the several sites recommended. > > Please let me know of any concerns with submitting this list to DOH by 3 PM on Friday. If there are no concerns this list will be submitted then. > > Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. > > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "The key to change is to let go of fear." Roseanne Cash > "Never forget only dead fish swim with the stream" Malcolm Muggeridge > > > >

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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please review and comment on attached draft Bicycle Board Report to Traffic Commission that I would like to present at next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Police Info Card
by Chip Wamsley 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:01:35 -0400 (EDT) All, I like the ticket size (with fold option) because in unfolded form it has more impact like a ticket but folded it can be tucked in a wallet. The whole idea of a smaller format was to eliminate cruiser clutter, but has anyone asked officers on the force what they think? Chip >Frank, Gunnar; > >Here are a couple quick ideas for the Police informational card. One is a ticket size handout ( 6in. x 3.5in.) that would be print front and back (motorist on one side and cyclist on the other). It could be left ticket size or folded twice to be the size of a business card. The other is business card sized. There would have to be two different cards, one for motorist and one for cyclist. I did this real quick so let me know if you like any of them and I will develop them further. Thanks > > >J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 > > >

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Fwd: Bike Video - Contracts, budgets and description
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> > Date: July 18, 2011 12:41:37 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Bike Video - Contracts, budgets and description > Reply-To: <director(a)positivespin.org> > > Jeff, Frank, > Positive Spin is pleased to provide the City of Morgantown (in cooperation with the Bicycle Board/Education Committee) with this proposal to produce a video of youth bicycling skills. Frank Gmeindl has seen an earlier version and recommended changes, which I've incorporated as best I can. As of this writing I hadn't received a sample contract to guide the draft format so I've prepared it as best I can. Please let me know if this is satisfactory, our timeline is short and we need to be under contract before any work can proceed. > > Thank you, > Nick > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > --

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July BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Happy Summer! Enjoy the attached BB minutes! Betsy

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Handout
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '11

16 Jul '11

Chris, Thank you very much for creating the opportunity for the Bicycle Board to work with the Planning Commission on bicycle storage. Thanks also for keeping us on topic and for driving to a consensus. The electronic file for the presentation that Chip delivered is in Dropbox at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/BicycleStorage/BICYCLE%20PARKING%20REPORT.d… . You should be able to just click on the link and download it. (It's too big for me to attach to an e-mail.) After Thursday's meeting, we took an action item to collect city bicycle storage ordinances, summarize them and share them with you. It may take a month or so for us to complete this. 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: Storage
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

Bicycle Board Members, Chris Fletcher contacted me today to schedule for July 14, the workshop that the BB will conduct with the Planning Commission on bicycle parking and storage. I originally only copied the BB Parking Committee on the message at the bottom of this thread. Only Chip responded. While he provided valuable input, he did not volunteer to take the lead on this. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO LEAD OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE REPLY ASAP, If someone doesn't step up by Friday to lead this, I will tell Chris then that it ain't gonna happen. He has already discussed this with the Planning Commission and they want to do it. They are also willing to make it the second part of their July 14 meeting which begins at 6:30 pm. The workshop would tentatively begin at 7:30 pm and would best be kept short: say 30 minutes to an hour. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: chip wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 17, 2011 6:17:17 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com>, Elizabeth Shogren <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Storage > > Frank, > > Chris is partly right--we should educate him, but the developers will only act if there is an ordinance. There has been at least one case where the fire marshall forced an apartment complex in Star City along the trail to make provisions for bike parking because residents were locking bikes to interior railings, thereby blocking access. I can come to a meeting with Chris, let me know when. I don't think we should wait until our June meeting, the sooner we get the wheels rolling the better. > > Chip > > > > On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Parking Committee Members, > > On August 6, 2007, we sent to Chris Fletcher (then City Planner) the attached recommendation for bicycle storage in multi-family dwellings. That recommendation became Morgantown ordinance 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. > > Unfortunately, our recommendation was for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4 and we recently learned that only downtown is zoned B-4. So, that ordinance does not apply to multi-family dwellings such as the new BeechView and any other buildings around town that aren't in areas zoned B-4. > > Don Spencer has met with Chris Fletcher to try to get the areas expanded. Chris doesn't want to do it. He does not like the standards in B-4 and does not feel that he has adequate justification to address changing standards for bike “parking” in multi-family construction outside of B-4 in a facility like Beech View. Don explained to him that the issue is not just parking but also bike storage. It is not safe to leave a $500 bike in an open garage night after night, week after week. There needs to be other lock-up storage provided or else hooks in bed rooms, etc. > > Chris also feels that his office is being put in the middle between the Bike Board and the developers. He says that the Bicycle Board should be doing the education of the Planning Commission members and for the developers on the matter if the Bicycle Board feels strongly about the importance of the parking. > > Personally, I think that being in the middle between the BB and developers is exactly where Chris should be. The BB advises the TC and the TC advises the City Manager who is Chris' boss. I agree that we should educate Chris but not that we should get between him and the developers. > > I would like to arrange for the Parking Committee to meet with Chris Fletcher. I will set up a Doodle to find a date. Maybe waiting for the June BB meeting would be a better idea. You tell me. > > I will meet with Chris this week. My desired outcome for our meeting is that we have an agreement that the BB will educate him and the Planning Commission on bicycle storage by presenting a compelling case based on successes in other cities. I think this could be quite fun because Ken Martis and Jenny Selin are Planning Commission members. From working with Ken on the TC, I expect he would be very enthusiastic about our presentation and we already know that Jenny is on our side since she worked so hard with us to get the downtown parking rings done. > > ASAP, I would like to get prepared for the education meeting with the Planning Commission. if you have any bicycle storage standards, best practices, examples, case studies, etc. that would substantiate our recommendation, could you please send it to me? I will upload them to the Dropbox, https://www.dropbox.com/home#/Public/BicycleStorage::: I remember that we had good stuff when we made the attached recommendation but I no longer have any of that stuff. I only remember that I found some stuff on Pgh. I will search for that again and put it in the Dropbox as well. > > 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 lane
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jul '11

10 Jul '11

Bicycle Board Members, Does anybody know of any WV bike lanes that were funded by the State? As you know, one reason the Mon Blvd. climbing lane is stalled is that the City doesn't have funding for it. In my opinion, the WVDOH snookered the City into even discussing funding it. Since Mon Blvd. is a State highway, the State should be funding it. If we can show them that they've funded bike lanes elsewhere in the state, we'd have a basis to argue that they should fund this one. Frank

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Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jul '11

08 Jul '11

Bicycle Board Members, To prepare for our next BB meeting, please review the Education and Encouragement sections of the Bicycle Plan at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/Morgantown%20Bicycle%20Plan%20v08.doc . The name of the file is Morgantown Bicycle Plan v08.doc . Frank

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Fwd: June BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Have a great weekend while enjoying these BB minutes! Betsy

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Agenda for next Thursday's BB meeeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find a preliminary draft of an agenda for next Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply if you want any changes. Frank

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FYI Fwd: bike projects
by Jim Rye 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

James A. Rye, Professor West Virginia University Department of Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Studies PO Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Web: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson >>> Rick Landenberger 6/30/2011 6:34 AM >>> Jim, see below. http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/06/28/255298/cycling-lanes-create-more-j… By Energy Interns on Jun 28, 2011 at 9:10 am Cycling isn't just good for your personal health, it's also good for economic health. A new report by the University of Massachusetts Political Economy Research Institute finds that cycling projects create 11.4 jobs for every $1 million invested - 46% more the 7.8 jobs than car-only road projects.

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Fwd: Transportation Education Events
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 29, 2011 4:02:30 PM EDT > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Roy Nutter'" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Charlie Byrer'" <charliebyrer(a)gmail.com> > Subject: FW: Transportation Education Events > > MPO Committee Members, > > > > Please find attached informational materials for a transportation fair the MPO is sponsoring with Boparc on July 1st from 11:30 to 2:30 pm. The event is being conducted by student participants in Boparc's summer youth program. It will include food and gifts for attendees, Other participants in the Fair include WVU, Mountain Line, and Positive Spin. Please distribute this information so we may have a good turnout at this exciting event. > > > > Thank you, > > > > > > Bill Austin, AICP > > Executive Director > > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > > 304-291-9571 > > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > "The key to change is to let go of fear." Roseanne Cash > > "Never forget only dead fish swim with the stream" Malcolm Muggeridge > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Monthly report to TC
by Chip Wamsley 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:07:15 -0400 Frank, Exemplary job as usual. I don't remember who our contact was at the city, but just the other day I had some commuters asking about cleaning the climbing shoulder of Beechurst, that it was getting nasty again. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please review and comment on the attached report to the Traffic Commission ASAP. (I think this is due to the TC today.) > >The next Traffic Commission meeting is next Wednesday and I plan to present the attached report. The Traffic Commission secretary sends out one week in advance, a package of read-aheads to the TC members and the attached should be in it. > >Frank > >

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Monthly report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please review and comment on the attached report to the Traffic Commission ASAP. (I think this is due to the TC today.) The next Traffic Commission meeting is next Wednesday and I plan to present the attached report. The Traffic Commission secretary sends out one week in advance, a package of read-aheads to the TC members and the attached should be in it. Frank

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Bike Fixation
by director 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

Good morning, Saw this on Treehugger, thought it would be a great addition to the bike commuter center at WVU Mountaineer Station. I've seen this done on a homebuilt basis before, this one is complete and polished-looking. Nick http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/above-minneapolis-bike-highway-a-se… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Transportation Fair 2011
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

Nick, Even though you're no longer a regular member of the Bicycle Board, you continue to be on the mailing list. Former members continue to be on the e-mail list. I was hoping one or more Bicycle Board members would reply to my message. I know that some responded positively to Danielle's initial request. However, if that doesn't happen, unless a Board member objects, as far as I'm concerned, you can have the banner, business cards and bumper stickers. I'll get them to you. When are you at Positive Spin? Frank On Jun 27, 2011, at 7:52 AM, director wrote: > > Frank, > Not sure if I got this as a direct recipient or cc but Positive Spin would be happy to exhibit the banner and hand out the cards and bumper stickers. We'll have a booth at the fair and be conducting kids' riding clinics in the shop since we'll be just across the parking lot. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:27:11 -0400 > >> I did not see any responses by Bicycle Board members to this. Perhaps you responded to Danielle one-on-one. >> >> FYI, we made the 8-foot wide Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules banner for just such occasions We also have a good supply of the business cards that have on the back the 5 tips for riding better that aren't doing much good on my bookshelf. I don't know the status of the new bumper stickers but I still have about 75 of the current version. Let me know if you can use any of those when you staff the Transportation Fair and I'll get them to you. >> >> Frank >> >> >> >> On Jun 22, 2011, at 1:54 PM, "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: >> >>> Good Afternoon, >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to extend the invitation to both the bicycle and the pedestrian boards for the inclusion in the Transportation Fair 2011: Commuter Choice. I have previously mentioned the fair during the normal meetings. However, I wanted to invite you to participate in the fair and represent your board(s) by setting up a table or other education session the day of the fair. The fair will be July 1 11:30-2:30. It will be at Marilla park. If your board would like to distribute information and/or other materials or make donations, we would enjoy having you represented. If anyone would like to help out in another way, please let me know. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you again for your help to make this fair a success. >>> >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> >>> >>> Danielle N. Williams >>> >>> Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator >>> >>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO >>> >>> 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 >>> >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> >>> Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336 >>> >>> >>> >>> Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html >>> >>> >>> >>> “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- >

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Transportation Fair 2011
by D. Williams 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Good Afternoon, I would like to extend the invitation to both the bicycle and the pedestrian boards for the inclusion in the Transportation Fair 2011: Commuter Choice. I have previously mentioned the fair during the normal meetings. However, I wanted to invite you to participate in the fair and represent your board(s) by setting up a table or other education session the day of the fair. The fair will be July 1 11:30-2:30. It will be at Marilla park. If your board would like to distribute information and/or other materials or make donations, we would enjoy having you represented. If anyone would like to help out in another way, please let me know. Thank you again for your help to make this fair a success. Best, Danielle N. Williams Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336 Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

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NYC ticketing cyclists for riding outside the bikelane (riding in the regular lanes)
by Aira Loren Burkhart 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

http://consumerist.com/2011/06/test.html :P aira

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Bike Board Meeting tonight!
by Gunnar Shogren 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Meeting tonight, 6:30 pm at the PSC but NOT the conference room, we'll be in the Training room down the hall. It's looking to be close for the quorum and all that so if you had previously replied to me that you WERE going to be there and now CAN'T make it, please let me know. Really don't want to get on down there and then cancel the meeting cause enough folks aren't there. I know I'd probably rather be eating icee pops and chillin' somewhere cool. So here's the list of non-ex-officio folks that said they were going to be able to make it- Chip- yes Hugh- yes Brandon- yes Ryan- yes Alice- yes Betsy- yes Gunnar- yes If you *are* on this list and aren't going to be able to make it please let me know ASAP, and if you aren't on this list and *can* make it please let me know ASAP. Thank you. Agenda and such will be following shortly. gunnar.

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Meeting tonight
by Heidi Hockenberry 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Hi everyone, I will be unable to attend the meeting tonight because I will not be in town. Sincerely, Heidi Hockenberry

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Aira's resignation from Bike Board
by Aira Loren Burkhart 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Hey everybody, Please accept my resignation from the Bike Board. The bumper sticker is attached. Thanks, aira

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Meeting is next Thursday
by Ryan Post 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Gunnar asked me to clarify that the BB meeting is next Thursday. I suspect that's the date change Aira was referring to, but I had forgotten myself. So, now everyone can do the social ride at White Park this evening at 6:30, or hangout with Aira. Ryan

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Re: [Bikeboard] aira absent tonight
by Aira Loren Burkhart 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Nevermind, folks. I forgot about the date change. aira On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > I believe the BB meeting is next Thursday, June 9. > > > > On Jun 2, 2011, at 5:52 PM, Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I will be absent tonight. I will be attending the Marcellus Meeting > tonight at Skyview Elementary. > > > > aira > > _______________________________________________ > > Bikeboard mailing list > > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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aira absent tonight
by Aira Loren Burkhart 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

I will be absent tonight. I will be attending the Marcellus Meeting tonight at Skyview Elementary. aira

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Fwd: Re: FWD: RE: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by Director 27 May '11

27 May '11

Good morning, Just realized that I sent this message to Butch, and meant to send it to the entire board. Nick -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] FWD: RE: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 10:01:20 -0400 From: Director <director(a)positivespin.org> Organization: Positive Spin, Inc To: Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Butch, Actually the situation may be better than it would have been but it isn't nearly as good as you infer. My livelihood depends on being able to get back and forth across the lake during the day on an irregular schedule. I've had to adapt by means that put me in legal jeopardy. There's no guarantee that the 3 weeks is accurate, or that there won't be other closures in the future. The fact that DOH wouldn't even consider allowing bikes on I68 and that they weren't aware of their obligation to accommodate cyclists are further indications that WV will retain its ranking as the 50th most bike friendly state. The fact that so few local riders were aware (or cared) about our rights was discouraging to me. My interest is in making bikes effective transportation for everyone, and protecting the rights of everyone to equal road access. If this is all the effectiveness, encouragement or support I can get, it may be time for me to move to a different state where I can get better results for the time and effort I put in. If you think I should stay then I'd like to see a little more activism from all of you who use the roads for cycling. I know you're all busy and biking is mostly just your way to blow off steam, but if you want your rights to the road to continue or improve it's going to take some effort. If this didn't get you up in arms, what will it take? Nick On 5/25/2011 11:01 AM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > You should all feel good about the work you've been doing. I'll bet just 3 - 5 years ago there would have been no accomodation. Three weeks will be painful, but liveable. Look how long the trail's going to be down :( > ------------------------------------------- > 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 director [director(a)positivespin.org] > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:59 AM > To: Bike Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] FWD: RE: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure > > Good morning, > After meeting with the DOH (Fred Shoukry) to discuss bike alternatives while 857 is under construction, I sent this message to Bryan Radabaugh summarizing the results of the meeting. Long story short, the old bridge will stay open until the new one is up (one-lane only) as soon as they are done removing the utilities from the old bridge - in about 3 weeks. They won't allow bikes on I68 so I don't have a practical way to get to work until then. I'll continue using an impractical one, which I won't discuss on the grounds that it may incriminate me. Thought you might be interested in the DOT link that specifies the DOH's responsibilities to accommodate cyclists. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "director"<director(a)positivespin.org> > Reply-To:<director(a)positivespin.org> > Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:36 -0400 > > Bryan, > Thanks for following up on this. Yes, Frank Gmeindl and I met yesterday at 2pm with Fred at the Marilla Park office and we talked for about an hour. Fred informed us that the construction contractor has promised to re-open the bridge to one-lane traffic for the duration of the project (expected to be about a year) after they complete the current work of moving the utilities from the old bridge. > > This is obviously good news and I appreciate the efforts of all parties to bring it about, however it still left me with the question of what I do until then. As I've stated before, I run a Morgantown non-profit business (Positive Spin, a sustainable transportation advocacy) that depends on my ability to get from home to work on an irregular and unpredictable schedule. Fred's best suggested alternative was for me to use the Mountain Line bus, which runs at 90 min intervals from 7am to 5pm. I was already aware of this alternative, and have been using it when possible but it rarely is. He offered to see if they can extend their schedule to run later, but I responded that I don't think that will offer any advantage in my situation. > > Fred stated that the WVDOH will not allow bicycles on I68, so it is evident to me that there is no alternative that can be put in place before the old bridge re-opens. I apologize if expressing my transportation needs has led to any hard feelings. I will continue to commute as I have been. However, in future situations I hope that the WVDOH will honor their statutory obligation to accommodate bicyclists as cited in the following DOT link: > http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/freeways.htm > (During the meeting Fred indicated that he was unaware of these statutes and asked me to send them to him > When these statutes are followed bicycle accommodation can be put in place before construction begins. It is my sincere hope that they will be in the future. Please let Fred know that I appreciate the sincere effort and substantial time he put into finding a workable solution. The fact that none was possible is not a reflection on him or me personally, but rather the fact that bicycles were not considered early enough in the planning process. I hope that will be different in the future. > > I don't have an email address for Mr. Shoukry so that I could cc him directly. Please pass this on to him if possible. > Thank you > Nick Hein > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L"<Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:05:37 -0400 > >> I believe Fred was meeting with you and/or Frank Gmeindl today, please >> let me know if this was the case. >> >> Bryan Radabaugh >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] >> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 12:24 PM >> To: Radabaugh, Bryan L >> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Ice's Ferry Bridge closure >> >> Bryan, >> Just wanted to check in to see when I can expect to be able to bike from >> my home in Lakeview to Morgantown again since 857 is closed. I don't >> own a car and commute on an irregular schedule that doesn't lend itself >> to bus or carpooling. It's been 3 weeks since I first asked for an >> alternative route, which should have been taken care of before >> construction began. I apologize if I seem impatient, but this isn't >> really something I can wait for. There is currently no practical >> alternative but to use I68. Although it is technically legal for me to >> bike on the Interstate if there is no practical alternative, I'm >> reluctant to do so until I know that law enforcement is aware of this >> technicality. What should I do while I wait for your decision? >> >> Thanks for all you're doing, >> Nick Hein >> >> >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L"<Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> >> Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 11:16:33 -0400 >> >>> Fred Shoukry is going to contact some other individuals that have >>> contacted us about this situation and will contact Mr. Gmeindl as well >>> prior to setting up a meeting to look at potential solutions to this >>> problem. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bryan Radabaugh >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] >>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 7:15 AM >>> To: Bill Austin; Radabaugh, Bryan L; Damien Davis; >>> tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Roy Nutter >>> Cc: Bicycle Board >>> Subject: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure >>> >>> >>> >>> Gentlemen, >>> >>> >>> >>> What provision is being made for bicyclists to drive from Cheat Lake to >>> Morgantown during the closure and replacement of Ice's Ferry Bridge? >>> According to this morning's Dominion Post, the detour route is I-68 >> from >>> which bicycles are prohibited. >>> >>> >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3659 - Release Date: 05/25/11 > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV 265605 ----- No virus found in this message. 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Breaking the "deal" between motorists and bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 27 May '11

27 May '11

Bob Shanteau, PhD, PE has decades of traffic engineering experience and accomplishments crafting the traffic laws that we have today. In the somewhat lengthy essay below, he explains much better than I have how cyclists have come to have to battle for our right to the road and how some bicycling advocates can be unwittingly working to lose that right. In the essay below, he is responding to 5 questions asked by another member of a group to which I belong, bicycledriving(a)googlegroups.com. Frank > 1) Bob, is it fair to say that you think cyclists should never share the road when it is safe to do so, or are you okay with sharing the lane and road when it is safe for you to do so? By "share the road", I assume you mean moving to the right edge of the roadway or on a paved shoulder to allow faster traffic to pass. In general terms, I believe that bicyclists should "share the road" whenever a driver of a vehicle in similar circumstances should. The problem is that, for all practical purposes, there are no drivers of vehicles in circumstances that are similar to what a bicyclist faces. The dominant vehicle on the roads today is the motor vehicle, virtually all of which can travel at freeway speeds. As a result, people treat every road as though it were a freeway, where the rule is, "if you can't keep up, you don't belong." Since bicyclists usually can't keep up, they are expected to stay out of the way. Bicyclists are narrow enough that they can sulk along at the edge of the road, out of the way of faster traffic. It's as bicyclists had a "deal" with motorists: Motorists will tolerate bicyclists on the roads as long as bicyclists stay out of their way. I recall a conversation with a CHP Lieutenant a few years ago who said that he would stop anyone going slower than other traffic for impeding, and anyone going faster than the speed limit for speeding. It is a common belief that the roads are safer and more orderly if everyone goes at about the same speed. And a few months ago, during a meeting of the California Statewide Bicycle Task Force, a CHP Captain said that he was not willing to accept revising California's impeding traffic law, which now applies to all drivers (including bicyclists), so that it applied only to drivers of motor vehicles, as in the Uniform Vehicle Code and the traffic laws of about 44 other states. So it should come as no surprise that almost no one knows how to treat a vehicle that is traveling slower than other traffic, and almost everyone believes that bicyclists acting as drivers of vehicles would disrupt the safe and orderly flow of traffic. When I asked Beck about how the rules of the road apply to a slow motorcyclist, he answered: > motorcycle and have little concern for the rights of motorcyclists. i > suspect smv, low cc motor vehicles have fairly strict road use > requirements in CA far stricter than the cyclist allowances, Actually, the provision granting motorcyclists to use of a full lane is in the Uniform Vehicle Code, but not the California Vehicle Code. The CHP FAQ <http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html> says that motorcyclists can split lanes to pass slower traffic, but says nothing about whether slower motorcyclists must move to the right edge of the right lane to allow faster traffic to pass. (A shoulder is not part of the roadway, and vehicles are allowed only on roadways in California.) Beck's comment about slow moving low cc motor vehicles having stricter road use requirements in CA than bicycles is true. That is but one more symptom of freeway thinking carried over to conventional streets and highways. It is one more manifestation of the belief, "if you can't keep up, you don't belong." Bicycles are just about the only slow moving vehicles (devices in CA) on the roads today. That is because bicycles were originally recognized as vehicles and organizations such as the LAW have, for the most part, been able to fight off challenges to the right of bicyclists to use the roads. But now that status is being challenged by well intentioned people who believe that, for their own good, bicyclists should be treated as something other than drivers of vehicles. If these people get their way, we may very well see bicyclists deprived of the right to use the roads as drivers of vehicles. With that introduction and the proviso that I am not a lawyer, I will now attempt to answer your questions. In your questions, you do not specify whether the road in question has lanes or not. Originally, all roads were unlaned, and on such roads the law is that drivers of slow moving vehicles, including bicyclists, must drive as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. (CVC 21654(a) and UVC 11-301(b)) On a laned road, it has been the law since the 1930's that drivers (and bicyclists) proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall be driven in the right-hand lane for traffic, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. (CVC 21654(a) and UVC 11-301(b)) California has a law requiring drivers of slow moving vehicles on two-lane roads to take the next safe turnout when 5 or more vehicles are following. (CVC 21656) > 2) Should mature, adult cyclists ride safely right to share the road if safe when faster traffic is present? At the start of a recent meeting of the Statewide Bicycle Task Force, the same CHP Lieutenant talked about how everyone on the road needs to be courteous. And the same CHP Captain complained about a group of bicyclists on a two lane road in the Napa Valley were delaying him and a bunch of other motorists. Alan Wachtel, Jim Baross and I explained that if there were 5 or more vehicles following, those bicyclists were required to take the next safe turnout to allow faster traffic to pass. Apparently that was news to the CHP Captain, and if we had been able to ask the bicyclists, it probably would have been news to them, too. To answer your question, I believe that a bicyclist on a two lane road has the same duty as the driver of a vehicle to take the next safe turnout when 5 or more vehicles are following. On a multilane road, I believe that a bicyclist has the same duty as the driver of a vehicle to use the right lane. Consider someone driving a fully loaded truck, a recreational vehicle or an old VW bus slowly climbing a steep upgrade. On a two lane road, that driver is required to use the next safe turnout when 5 or more vehicles are following (although that law is honored more in the breach than in the observance). On a multilane road, that driver is required to use the right lane. In fact, there is even an exception in the impeding traffic law for grades. (CVC 22400) As a courtesy, some drivers of slow moving vehicles, particularly on two lane roads, will drive on a shoulder to allow faster traffic to pass (if the shoulder is paved and the pavement is in good shape). In California, bicyclists are explicitly allowed to operate on shoulders (CVC 21650(g)), and as a courtesy, that is generally where bicyclists ride if the shoulder is paved and the pavement is in good shape, even on multilane roads. But the law does not require bicyclists to use, in Andy Clarke's words, "a perfectly rideable shoulder." Otherwise, courts would be in the position of second guessing bicyclists about when the shoulder was perfectly rideable. It would also be a denial of the right of bicyclists to use the roadway as drivers of vehicles, which is something that groups like the LAW have been defending since the 1880's. > 3) is the notion of road sharing somehow beneath vehicular cyclists? You didn't say, but I will assume that you mean sharing a lane side by side with faster traffic. Drivers of slow moving vehicles are required to use the right lane. As a courtesy, I may decide to ride my bicycle on a shoulder if it is wide enough and the pavement is in good shape. Particularly on two lane roads, turning out every so often to allow faster traffic to pass is an expected action of the driver of any slow moving vehicle, including a bicycle. > 4) is your operating mantra One bike, the entire lane, no matter how wide, always? If we have a "mantra," it is that bicyclists should have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles (CVC 21200 and UVC 11-1202) We object to laws that micromanage the position of bicyclists on the road (CVC 21202 and UVC 11-1205) or that require bicyclists to use bike lanes (CVC 21208) or sidepaths. We believe such bicyclist-specific laws were enacted not for the safety of bicyclists, but to facilitate the movement of faster traffic. As such, we believe such laws discriminate against bicyclists. I helped write the exceptions contained in CVC 21202 and CVC 21208 in the early 1970's. At the time, there were no exceptions in CVC 21202 and there was no state law at all regarding bike lanes. I recall a meeting with the aide to the state senator who was authoring the legislation, and he said that the legislature would not go along with a bill without bicyclist-specific restrictions, and including the exceptions was the only way to prevent more onerous bicyclist-specific restrictions. I have since come to realize that the reason the legislature would not have gone along with having no bicycle-specific restrictions was the common lack of understanding among the public about how drivers of slow moving vehicles in general (and bicyclists in particular) should act and be treated. Most people believe that because it is usually physically possible for bicyclists to share the right hand lane side by side with passing vehicles of typical width (5 or 6 feet), that, out of common courtesy, bicyclists should always share the lane, even with vehicles of maximum legal width (8 1/2 feet by CVC 35100). If you watch how bicyclists behave on the roads, you will see that most of them engage in "edge riding" behavior. They ride in door zones, pass right turning vehicles on the right, and weave in and out of parked cars. They are staying out of the way, just as the "deal" with motorists dictates. And the penalty for bicyclists who violate that "deal" by getting in the way? They must be taught their place, of course. Thus the honking and shouting and other aggressive behavior that a minority of motorists subject on bicyclists who dare to violate the "deal" by operating their bicycles as drivers of vehicles. On the other hand, it's amazing to experience how most drivers respond to bicyclists acting as drivers. They simply treat such bicyclists as fellow drivers. Based on viewing old films of traffic, the "deal" between motorists and bicyclists apparently existed from the time when motor vehicles started to dominate the roads. It was formalized in 1944 when the original version of UVC 11-1205 was incorporated into the Uniform Vehicle Code and subsequently into the vehicle codes of most states. It required bicyclists to ride as far right as practicable on the roadway, without exception, as though bicycles were always slow moving and all roads were unlaned. At the same time, though, lane lines were being painted on more and more roads. Apparently the authors of UVC 11-1205 wanted bicyclists not to have the same lane use rights as drivers of vehicles. That is still the common belief today, despite the exceptions that were added in the 1970's. Things did not work out the way that we who wrote the exceptions hoped it would. Almost all bicyclists still engage in edge behavior or ride on sidewalks, and almost all motorists still expect bicyclists to stay out of their way. When faced with a narrow right hand lane with no shoulder, most people still say that there is no room on the road for bicyclists and that there is a need to create room with a bike lane or sidepath. Without special facilities, we see that bicyclists ride at the right edge, even if it means riding in the gutter or in the door zone. Most people behave as if they are still going along with the "deal" between motorists and bicyclists. Advocates of bicycle driving, on the other hand, want to break that "deal". We see a future when once again bicyclists act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. We want it to be OK for bicyclists to get in the way of cars. And the first step toward that future is repeal of the laws that discriminate against bicyclists so that legally, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. Not more, not less. That will require educating legislators that bicyclists can and should be treated as drivers of vehicles. Subsequent action includes changes in highway design standards so that freeway style features are eliminated from streets and highways on which bicycles are allowed. And bicycles are detected at all traffic actuated signals. And changes are made in driver education so that motorists learn to deal with bicyclists using the full lane. And youngsters are taught how to operate their bicycles as drivers of vehicles with full lane use rights. And law enforcement officers and judges are educated about when bicyclists and motorists are operating within the law. Our biggest hurdle is getting other people to recognize that the world would be a better place if the "deal" were broken. We believe that bicyclists would be better off, but a lot of bicycle advocates disagree. They think that bicyclists would be better off instead of breaking the "deal", bicyclists were provided with segregated facilities. Most other people see nothing wrong with the "deal", so they go along with the segregated facilities. Who will prevail? Well, there are a lot more people who want to keep the "deal" in place than not. But that does not prevent us from pointing out the advantages to bicyclists of breaking the "deal". Bob Shanteau P.S. by Frank Gmeindl: CHP = California Highway Control (Bob is in CA) CVC = California Vehicle Code UVC = Uniform Vehicle Code: a national guide. States may choose parts to implement. WV has chosen not to include the exceptions to the "Far to the Right" provision that the UVC offers but PA and MD have. In WV, bicycles are not considered to be vehicles. LAW = League of American Wheelmen (now LAB, League of American Bicyclists)

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Fwd: Additional information on the 2011 Bicycle Friendly State ranking and grades
by Frank Gmeindl 25 May '11

25 May '11

Bicycle Board, This year, WV ranked 50th again in the LAB Bicycle Friendly State competition. We got F's in all categories. Apparently, LAB gets their info from the State Bicycling coordinator. As far as I know, that was Bill Robinson but "Bicycle Coordinator" was never his real job (he was state "Trails Coordinator") and last I heard he's not doing that anymore. I don't know if anything about Morgantown was considered. (I would have expected to get the message below from Bill or maybe directly from Jeff Peel but instead, Dennis Strawn from Charleston forwarded it to me.) I can't help but wonder what rank WV would have received if Morgantown had submitted a Bicycle Friendly Community award application last year. The attached workbook has several worksheets. I found the last one most interesting as it shows many $millions were available to WV but not used. This is an opportunity that Morgantown should pursue. Frank > From: Jeff Peel [mailto:Jeff@bikeleague.org] > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:14 AM > To: Jeff Peel > Cc: Andy Clarke; Bill Nesper > Subject: Additional information on the 2011 Bicycle Friendly State ranking and grades > > Many of you have asked to learn more about the process behind the League’s Bicycle Friendly State annual Rankings and the associated grades in each of the six categories. Please find the attached spreadsheet with each state’s ranking for the last 4 years, the 2011 ranking and category grades for each state, scores and grades per category for each state, obligation rates for key federal aid funding programs based on state DOT’s FMIS reports to FHWA and information on each state’s contribution to the 2010 transportation rescissions authorized by Congress. > > For some, this information should answer your questions on your state’s good or poor performance in a given area, particularly under the Infrastructure category which houses many funding related questions. For others, it may bring up new questions which the League is happy to answer, or at the very least create dialogue around. This in fact is the underlying reason for the Bicycle Friendly State program- to shine a light on the states’ role in creating a more bicycle-friendly America, and work collaboratively to improve any shortcomings. > > Also creating some confusion is whom this process evaluates- state agencies, state bike coordinators, law enforcement, advocates or legislators. The answer is all of them, but none of them individually. Each of these groups plays a significant role in accommodating and encouraging better bicycling within a state. States that consistently perform well and rank highly have each of these groups working together. This should not be seen simply as an evaluation of a state’s bicycle coordinator despite their role in completing our questionnaire (or State DOT for that matter). These hard-working professionals are too often under-appreciated within their own departments or are the first to be cut in department down-sizing. Poor marks should draw attention to the need for further support of state coordinators, not less. > > The generally poor grade for infrastructure (very few states got anything better than a F) is disappointing to everyone, including us at the League. The bottom line is that states didn’t have high obligation rates for core bicycle funding programs such as Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes; they spent virtually nothing out of their STP, HSIP and CMAQ programs. Also, states sent a disproportionate percentage of TE and CMAQ funds back to Washington DC as part of the 2010 rescission. That’s not good enough, especially now. With cycling rates higher than ever and gas prices continuing to rise, states should be spending more, not less on bicycling. Despite shrinking transportation budgets, the cost-effectivenessand job creation record of bicycling projects means states can’t afford not to invest in bicycling. > > The League is not content to just give states failing grades for poor spending records. Through our partnership with the Alliance for Biking and Walking, the Advocacy Advance program has released best practice reports on many under-utilized funding programs and will be conduction Action 2020 workshops throughout the country, training advocates, agency staff and elected leaders alike how to maximize the federal transportation dollars and the state, regional and local level. If you are interested in hosting one of these workshops, please visit AdvocacyAdvance.org for more information. > > > __________________________ > Jeff Peel > State & Local Advocacy Coordinator > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > 202-621-5445 > www.bikeleague.org > > > This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

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FWD: RE: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by director 25 May '11

25 May '11

Good morning, After meeting with the DOH (Fred Shoukry) to discuss bike alternatives while 857 is under construction, I sent this message to Bryan Radabaugh summarizing the results of the meeting. Long story short, the old bridge will stay open until the new one is up (one-lane only) as soon as they are done removing the utilities from the old bridge - in about 3 weeks. They won't allow bikes on I68 so I don't have a practical way to get to work until then. I'll continue using an impractical one, which I won't discuss on the grounds that it may incriminate me. Thought you might be interested in the DOT link that specifies the DOH's responsibilities to accommodate cyclists. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:36 -0400 Bryan, Thanks for following up on this. Yes, Frank Gmeindl and I met yesterday at 2pm with Fred at the Marilla Park office and we talked for about an hour. Fred informed us that the construction contractor has promised to re-open the bridge to one-lane traffic for the duration of the project (expected to be about a year) after they complete the current work of moving the utilities from the old bridge. This is obviously good news and I appreciate the efforts of all parties to bring it about, however it still left me with the question of what I do until then. As I've stated before, I run a Morgantown non-profit business (Positive Spin, a sustainable transportation advocacy) that depends on my ability to get from home to work on an irregular and unpredictable schedule. Fred's best suggested alternative was for me to use the Mountain Line bus, which runs at 90 min intervals from 7am to 5pm. I was already aware of this alternative, and have been using it when possible but it rarely is. He offered to see if they can extend their schedule to run later, but I responded that I don't think that will offer any advantage in my situation. Fred stated that the WVDOH will not allow bicycles on I68, so it is evident to me that there is no alternative that can be put in place before the old bridge re-opens. I apologize if expressing my transportation needs has led to any hard feelings. I will continue to commute as I have been. However, in future situations I hope that the WVDOH will honor their statutory obligation to accommodate bicyclists as cited in the following DOT link: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/freeways.htm (During the meeting Fred indicated that he was unaware of these statutes and asked me to send them to him When these statutes are followed bicycle accommodation can be put in place before construction begins. It is my sincere hope that they will be in the future. Please let Fred know that I appreciate the sincere effort and substantial time he put into finding a workable solution. The fact that none was possible is not a reflection on him or me personally, but rather the fact that bicycles were not considered early enough in the planning process. I hope that will be different in the future. I don't have an email address for Mr. Shoukry so that I could cc him directly. Please pass this on to him if possible. Thank you Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:05:37 -0400 >I believe Fred was meeting with you and/or Frank Gmeindl today, please >let me know if this was the case. > >Bryan Radabaugh > > >-----Original Message----- >From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] >Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 12:24 PM >To: Radabaugh, Bryan L >Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Ice's Ferry Bridge closure > >Bryan, >Just wanted to check in to see when I can expect to be able to bike from >my home in Lakeview to Morgantown again since 857 is closed. I don't >own a car and commute on an irregular schedule that doesn't lend itself >to bus or carpooling. It's been 3 weeks since I first asked for an >alternative route, which should have been taken care of before >construction began. I apologize if I seem impatient, but this isn't >really something I can wait for. There is currently no practical >alternative but to use I68. Although it is technically legal for me to >bike on the Interstate if there is no practical alternative, I'm >reluctant to do so until I know that law enforcement is aware of this >technicality. What should I do while I wait for your decision? > >Thanks for all you're doing, >Nick Hein > > > >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> >Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 11:16:33 -0400 > >>Fred Shoukry is going to contact some other individuals that have >>contacted us about this situation and will contact Mr. Gmeindl as well >>prior to setting up a meeting to look at potential solutions to this >>problem. >> >> >> >>Bryan Radabaugh >> >> >> >>From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] >>Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 7:15 AM >>To: Bill Austin; Radabaugh, Bryan L; Damien Davis; >>tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org; Roy Nutter >>Cc: Bicycle Board >>Subject: Ice's Ferry Bridge closure >> >> >> >>Gentlemen, >> >> >> >>What provision is being made for bicyclists to drive from Cheat Lake to >>Morgantown during the closure and replacement of Ice's Ferry Bridge? >>According to this morning's Dominion Post, the detour route is I-68 >from >>which bicycles are prohibited. >> >> >> >>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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >-- >Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >Director, Positive Spin >803 East Brockway Ave >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -- -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '11

20 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, At his invitation, Fouad Shakry of WVDOH and I will drive out to Ice's Ferry Bridge tomorrow morning to discuss solutions to the current problem of its being closed to bicycles from now through Oct. 2012. I don't have any solutions so if you have some, please give them to me ASAP. 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: Storage
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '11

20 May '11

Parking Committee Members, I met today with Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director Planning and Development to discuss expanding 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. to apply beyond the B-4 district. He will arrange for the Bicycle Board to conduct an interactive workshop with the Planning Commission tentatively July 14. The purpose of the workshop will be to educate the Planning Commission on bicycle storage and to craft an approach to achieving it efficiently and effectively that will be acceptable to all stakeholders including real estate developers. Who will take the lead in this? FYI, we discussed Beech View and looked at the building plans. The plans include a couple multi-bike bike racks in the parking garage. I suggested that something like the Mountaineer Station bike storage room would be preferable. We agreed that a chain link fence surrounding each bike rack with a lock that residents could open with their apartment card swipe key could reduce the likelihood of vandalism of the bikes. We did not settle on how or if this idea would be presented to the builder however, Chris said they have been very easy to work with. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 16, 2011 10:05:15 AM EDT > To: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, chip wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Elizabeth Shogren <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Storage > > Parking Committee Members, > > On August 6, 2007, we sent to Chris Fletcher (then City Planner) the attached recommendation for bicycle storage in multi-family dwellings. That recommendation became Morgantown ordinance 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. > > Unfortunately, our recommendation was for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4 and we recently learned that only downtown is zoned B-4. So, that ordinance does not apply to multi-family dwellings such as the new BeechView and any other buildings around town that aren't in areas zoned B-4. > > Don Spencer has met with Chris Fletcher to try to get the areas expanded. Chris doesn't want to do it. He does not like the standards in B-4 and does not feel that he has adequate justification to address changing standards for bike “parking” in multi-family construction outside of B-4 in a facility like Beech View. Don explained to him that the issue is not just parking but also bike storage. It is not safe to leave a $500 bike in an open garage night after night, week after week. There needs to be other lock-up storage provided or else hooks in bed rooms, etc. > > Chris also feels that his office is being put in the middle between the Bike Board and the developers. He says that the Bicycle Board should be doing the education of the Planning Commission members and for the developers on the matter if the Bicycle Board feels strongly about the importance of the parking. > > Personally, I think that being in the middle between the BB and developers is exactly where Chris should be. The BB advises the TC and the TC advises the City Manager who is Chris' boss. I agree that we should educate Chris but not that we should get between him and the developers. > > I would like to arrange for the Parking Committee to meet with Chris Fletcher. I will set up a Doodle to find a date. Maybe waiting for the June BB meeting would be a better idea. You tell me. > > I will meet with Chris this week. My desired outcome for our meeting is that we have an agreement that the BB will educate him and the Planning Commission on bicycle storage by presenting a compelling case based on successes in other cities. I think this could be quite fun because Ken Martis and Jenny Selin are Planning Commission members. From working with Ken on the TC, I expect he would be very enthusiastic about our presentation and we already know that Jenny is on our side since she worked so hard with us to get the downtown parking rings done. > > ASAP, I would like to get prepared for the education meeting with the Planning Commission. if you have any bicycle storage standards, best practices, examples, case studies, etc. that would substantiate our recommendation, could you please send it to me? I will upload them to the Dropbox, https://www.dropbox.com/home#/Public/BicycleStorage::: I remember that we had good stuff when we made the attached recommendation but I no longer have any of that stuff. I only remember that I found some stuff on Pgh. I will search for that again and put it in the Dropbox as well. > > 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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June Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 20 May '11

20 May '11

Good morning Bicycle Board members. Frank will be on vacation during June, more specifically for the June 2nd meeting. I will also not be in town June 2nd. Betsy and I will be making our way out to Kansas for a 200 mile gravel-grinder race. We will however be back by the following Thursday, the 9th. If we can get a quorum (8) of members that can attend a Bicycle Board meeting on June 9, then I will chair it, otherwise we will have to cancel the meeting, something I would rather not do. Please reply to me/us as soon as you can. Thanks, and have a nice day further, gunnar.

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Fwd: June 6th Hogback Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '11

19 May '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 19, 2011 10:45:37 AM EDT > To: christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Mike Lantz <mlantz(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu > Subject: Fwd: June 6th Hogback Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > June 6th the City will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the DOH's plan to widen the road at the Hogback Turn to accommodate large trucks currently using Rt. 7 (E. Brockway Ave.). The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers at 6:00pm. Please join us if you can to discuss this issue. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 > > > From: "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Carol Allen" <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:03:17 AM > Subject: Re: June 6th Hogback Meeting > > Good call regarding the Traffic Commission, Chris. As such, either of us can advise membership that this is a public meeting, whereby their attendance would be welcomed. Thanks. > > Terrence > > Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM > City Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 > PH: (304) 284-7405 > CELL: (304)288-2770 > Email: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > To: "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:11:58 AM > Subject: Re: June 6th Hogback Meeting > > > > > Thank you Terrence. I will try to juggle the child care schedule so I may attend. Have you considered inviting Roy Nutter, chair, and/or other members of Traffic Commission? > Christiaan > > > Walk more, safely > > > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > > > > > From: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Tue, May 17, 2011 3:22:32 PM > Subject: Re: June 6th Hogback Meeting > > Yes, Chris. Please feel free to join us. Looking forward. Thanks. > > Terrence > > Terrence Moore > City Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > Sent from my Blackberry wireless device > > > From : Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board [mailto:walkmgw@yahoo.com] > Sent : Tuesday, May 17, 2011 03:13 PM > To : Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject : June 6th Hogback Meeting > > > > > Mr. Moore - > Good afternoon. I am writing to ask if the June 6th Hogback Turn widening meeting will be open to members of boards and commissions, to the public, etc.? Thank you for hosting that meeting, and for putting the information in your weekly newsletter. Even though I cannot attend the CC meetings I watch and read "from afar". > Keep up the great work. > Christiaan > > > Walk more, safely > > > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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WVU offers bike incentives
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hugh, I'm sure you had much to do with the fantastic article in today's Dominion Post: WVU offers bike-to-work incentives on Page 1-D of Thursday, May 19, 2011 issue of The Dominion Post A few days ago, I was walking across the Walnut St. bridge and two cyclists were crossing. One was this smart looking woman riding with a fine cadence, looking very confident and cycling right down the middle of the lane. The other was a fearful looking guy turning about 25 rpm on a mountain bike riding just clear of the in-line grates and not looking confident at all. I looked hard at the woman to see if I could recognize her thinking, surely she's one of the CCC grads. Not so. But, today, she shows up in full regalia in the DP. Wonder where she learned to ride like that. Thanks for plugging CCC! 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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Bikeboard Safe Cycling Commercial
by Brandon Crawford 17 May '11

17 May '11

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Fwd: Upcoming Meeting on the Mileground
by Frank Gmeindl 17 May '11

17 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, Mileground information meeting at Easton School, June 13, 4-7 pm. Issues to be discussed: 4 lane or 5 lane; median or center turn lane; lane width; perhaps sidewalk. 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 Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: May 17, 2011 12:10:29 PM EDT > To: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Edward Delaney'" <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Roy Nutter'" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Russ Lorince'" <Russ.Lorince(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Donald Reinke'" <info(a)morgantown.org>, "'Peggy J. Myers-Smith'" <pmyerssmith(a)tourmorgantown.com>, <mcclymondsb(a)wvuh.com>, <infoadc(a)alleghenydevelopment.com>, "'Darryl Duncan'" <DuncanD(a)monhealthsys.org>, <tball(a)mub.org>, <exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, "'Ken Busz'" <ken(a)morgantownchamber.org>, <c.glen.kelly(a)wvdsl.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Butch Renner'", <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim & Dottie Gaston" <jegdeg(a)westco.net>, "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Cc: "'D. Williams'" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Upcoming Meeting on the Mileground > > MPO Committee Members, > > This email is to confirm that the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways will be holding a public meeting to receive additional comments on more refined versions of the Mileground alternatives. Staff has not had a chance to review these alternatives. A copy of the meeting announcement run in Saturday’s Dominion Post is attached. > > The meeting will be June 13, from 4 until 7 at Easton School. There will be no presentation the meeting will be a walk through session. > > > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. > ANDY WARHOL, > > > > >

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May BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 May '11

14 May '11

Please enjoy the attached BB minutes. Thank you, BETSY SHOGREN

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Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '11

12 May '11

Gentlemen, What provision is being made for bicyclists to drive from Cheat Lake to Morgantown during the closure and replacement of Ice's Ferry Bridge? According to this morning's Dominion Post, the detour route is I-68 from which bicycles are prohibited. 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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Engineering
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '11

05 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the Engineering section of the Morgantown Bicycling Plan as we revised it at tonight's Bicycle Board meeting. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '11

05 May '11

Morgantown as well as the Morgantown Monongalia MPO adopted Complete Streets policies a couple years ago. I question the competence of NACTO. Certainly the cities they represent have installed attention-getting bicycle facilities but the safety and sustainability of those facilities remain to be assessed or proven. I'll stick with the AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design and Operation of Bicycle Facilities, http://design.transportation.org/Documents/DraftBikeGuideFeb2010.pdf . It's not great but at least it's withstood some test of time being around since at least 1999 and now revised with input of real traffic engineers. 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, 2011, at 2:16 PM, Kimberly Jo Coram wrote: > AND I cannot believe I forgot this: we are asking all communities we > are giving grant funds to to adopt complete streets policies! I think > we have 2 cities on board for sure! How cool is that! The CDC grant > covers 6 counties so the potential to get complete streets adopted > over the entire region very promising! > > On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Strawn, Dennis A > <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> wrote: >> You go girl. Great news. >> Thanks >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Kimberly Jo Coram [mailto:kimberlyjocoram@gmail.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 2:12 PM >> To: Strawn, Dennis A >> Cc: Frank Gmeindl; John C Francis >> Subject: Re: FW: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide >> >> Thanks Dennis! >> Yes, they announced it at the bike summit and I sent it instantly to >> our transportation planners. Thanks for sharing this! Too much going >> on here to list. I am meeting with the CDC tomorrow to go over the >> progress of our alternative transportation system across 6 counties. >> Our grant for signage for our first cross town bikeway has been >> approved and we are forming the five E committees at the Mayor's bike >> board to focus on the roll out. Our first cyclovia is tentatively >> scheduled for September. Great stuff for sure! >> >> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Strawn, Dennis A >> <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> wrote: >>> I have been talking to this guy a little about using the design guide for >>> our improvements in town and thought you guys might like to see it too. ( If >>> you haven't already seen it). Feel free to contact him directly, he's easy >>> to work with. I am putting this document in front of as many dept heads as >>> I can. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kim- I think you first heard about this at the national bike summit. >>> >>> >>> >>> Two updates from here - the city is on the Kanawha Trestle and a line item >>> has been created in the city budget titled "Rail Trail". South Charleston >>> starts their ped/bike study next week. >>> >>> >>> >>> Stay safe and keep up the good work. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Dennis Strawn >>> >>> Application Developer II >>> >>> 304-347-7703 >>> >>> >>> >>> "New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can't be done. 2) It probably >>> can be done, but it's not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all >>> along!" (Arthur C. Clarke's dictum on intellectual progress) >>> >>> >>> >>> _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> My name is David Vega-Barachowitz and I am a fellow at the National >>> Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). Last month, as part of >>> its Cities for Cycling campaign, NACTO officially released its Urban Bikeway >>> Design Guide (http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/). The guide >>> is an interactive, online tool which provides technical guidance on the >>> most-up-to-date and innovative bicycle facilities in the United States. (A >>> print and PDF companion to the guide will be released late summer/early fall >>> 2011) >>> >>> Following the guide's initial release, I have been leading the promotional >>> effort for the guide and reaching out to advocacy groups that specialize in >>> bicycling and walking issues at both the state, city, and local level. NACTO >>> believes that the guide is an important tool that can help with the >>> implementation of Complete Streets policies, and, as a reference, builds on >>> the best practices in the USA and internationally. >>> >>> I am trying to get more information about how West Virginia might go about >>> adopting, using, and implementing this resource-whether the process is >>> partly legislative, administrative, an internal policy, or otherwise. >>> >>> You can reach me at (212) 839-6421. >>> >>> Thanks for your help! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> David >>> >>> David Vega-Barachowitz >>> >>> National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) >>> >>> david(a)nacto.org >>> >>> (212) 839-6421 >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended >>> solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If >>> you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately >>> and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not >>> keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's >>> prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not >>> necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or >>> affiliates. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Kimberly Jo Coram >> > > > > -- > Kimberly Jo Coram

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On-going BB projects
by Frank Gmeindl 04 May '11

04 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a list off the top of my head of Bicycle Board projects that are incomplete but on-going. I have been trying to manage many of these projects to completion with unsatisfactory success. If I overlooked any on-going projects, please let me know and I'll add them to the list. When you see one or more of the projects on the list, you might say, "Hey, I've been doing all the work on that!" If so, I'd like to put your name in the column labeled Project Leader and let you take the project to completion without interference from me. If there are any projects on the list that you'd like to lead, please reply so we can discuss your taking the lead on it/them. I anticipate that my involvement with your projects will be limited to putting them on the agenda for our regular monthly meetings and consulting with you as you require (as I'm required to do by our procedural guidelines). Any projects that don't have a leader will probably get dropped. Frank Lead, follow, or get out of the way

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Closure of 857 starting next Monday
by director 04 May '11

04 May '11

Good evening, A few months ago I posted information about the closures due to construction of the new Cheat River Bridge at Ices Ferry. This morning I found out that the plans have changed radically and catastrophically (for me at least). When bids were requested the DOH required that the contractor keep 857 and the old bridge open for as long as possible. After the bid was awarded the contractor stated that this isn't possible, the road must be closed immediately so construction of the West approach can begin. Currently the date for closure is next Monday, May 9. I am not aware of any alternate route for bikes and pedestrians. My only choice, because this is my daily commute, will be to take the freeway from Glenmark to Cheat Lake. But at the same time, due to opening of the new freeway the current exit will be closed, and the new one 1/2 mile East will open. When the freeway (I43 I believe) opens, it will draw MUCH more traffic. There will also be all of the traffic that was using 857 (primarily Greystone parents driving their kids to Cheat Middle School, but others as well). Add to that the fact that I often ride home in the dark after meetings (bike board for instance). This means there is no safe route for me to bike home. Taking the bus will work sometimes, but often my schedule doesn't fit with the buses. It only runs every 90 min and the last one leaves town at 5:30. Who would be the best person for me to contact about finding (or getting DOH to provide) a safe, bikeable (even walkable) alternative route. I'm thinking there may be room for a trail from the Old Cheat Rd overpass along the freeway to the road at the West end of the Ices Ferry Bridge. Note that the bridge won't be closed, just the section of 857 on the West side allowing access to it. Thanks for any suggestions or contacts. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bumper Sticker
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '11

03 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks yet again to Aira for responding to member comments and producing the attached revision of the bumper sticker that she produced for the last BB meeting. (Let's not forget to thank Aira for our previous bumper sticker as well!) Please reply with your concurrence with the attached or with comments for its improvement. If you promptly concur, we may be able to get this printed in time for the upcoming Appalachian Spring Spectacular April 30- May 1 and for the WVU Employee Fest May 9. 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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Calling all artists!
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '11

03 May '11

All, We are slipping behind schedule at getting the Billboards up to meet our mid-April through May target for display. Electronic billboards with our messages will be located at 5 locations: 1) North end Star City Bridge heading out of town (In-Sight); 2) Mileground near 705 heading into town (Lamar); 3) Easton Hill heading out of town (Lamar); 4) Mileground heading out of town near Paw Prints (In-Sight); 5) 119 coming into town from I-68 exit 1 (Lamar). We have a quote from InSite their 2 billboards and we're still working with Lamar for a quote on their 3. So far we only have one display (attached). We had planned on having this and 5 other messages rotating through at short intervals. Problem is, we don't have any graphics to go with the messages. If you have any ideas, or better can design the billboard, please reply all. Here are the messages: 4 Wheels, 2 Wheels, 1 Road: Let’s Roll Together • Drive Nice, Bike Nice • A Bicycle Friendly Morgantown is a (changing adjective) Community Changing adjective: Healthier, Greener, Smarter · For Confident City Cycling CLICK (downward pointing arrow) BikeMorgantown.com The billboards will be repeated mid-August through September. Then, we're probably done with the education program! Frank

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Engineering
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '11

03 May '11

Bicycle Board Members, One item on the agenda for this Thursday's meeting is to finalize the Engineering section of the Morgantown Bicycling Plan. For your convenience in preparing for the meeting, I've attached just the Engineering section. (All you need to do is click on the file name to be reading it! :) It's 5 pages long. Of course, you can read the whole plan at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/Morgantown%20Bicycle%20Plan%20v08.doc . I recommend you do read it as some of the initiatives that you might think should be in Engineering might be in one of the other sections., Also, here's a link: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11122/1143160-114-0.stm to an article in today's Pgh. Post Gazette about what Pgh., especially Bike Pittsburgh is doing for Bike Month. Considering the size of the city and all the people they have involved in promoting bicycling, I think we're doing a respectable job in comparison. To kick off Bike Month, we had a 105 mile ride on Saturday that had 21 participants and yesterday, the somewhat rainy Spring Spectacular had 53 riders. Frank

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MD sets belligerent motorist straight
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Apr '11

29 Apr '11

http://bike.risingsea.net/docs/MDOT/Jackson_right_to_road.pdf is a letter from Michael Jackson, MD bicycle coordinator to a motorist that complained about the presence of cyclists on a "dangerous" road. Exemplary! You may recall that I worked with Michael in Cumberland and recently obtained Maryland's complete streets guide from him. I sure wish we had a Michael Jackson in WV. Frank

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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Apr '11

29 Apr '11

Damien, Barbara, Please find attached the Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission for next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. 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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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please review and comment on the attached BB report to the TC ASAP. I think this report was due yesterday. 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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Agenda for BB meeting next week
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for our meeting next Thursday. Please let me know at your earliest convenience any changes you wish made to 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] Transportation Fair and Bike Board
by Graber, Stephen 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

Hi Danielle, Monday and Tuesday of next week are the best days for me. It's finals week and busier than usual. How long a meeting should I plan for and where will it be held? With that information it will be easier to slot into my schedule. In general my time is pretty flexible though there's still not enough of it to get everything done! Cheers, Butch ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) ________________________________ From: D. Williams [dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:42 PM To: Graber, Stephen; 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Bicycle Board' Cc: heidinico(a)yahoo.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Transportation Fair and Bike Board Good Afternoon Butch, Thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to participate. We would like to have a face-to-face meeting with you sometime next week to discuss the tentative agenda and calendar. We would also like to establish the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the event. I will be presenting these findings to my TDM stakeholders on May 13. What is your availability for next week? Thank you, Danielle N. Williams Assistant to the Director TDM Coordinator Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304-291-9570 FAX: 304-291-9573 Mobile: 571-213-1336 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead From: Graber, Stephen [mailto:sggraber@hsc.wvu.edu] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 11:59 AM To: D. Williams; 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Bicycle Board' Cc: heidinico(a)yahoo.com; Bill Austin Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Transportation Fair and Bike Board I have a lot of enthusiasm for projects like this. I'd be happy to help with planning and if the dates work out can help with the doing. Butch ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) ________________________________ From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of D. Williams [dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:17 PM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Bicycle Board' Cc: heidinico(a)yahoo.com; Bill Austin Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Transportation Fair and Bike Board Good Afternoon, I would also be interested in coordinating with the Ped Board to educate the students on the full range of transportation options. We are in the preliminary planning phases and hope to have a firm schedule by mid-May. We are hoping to use the bike maps to get the students out on the roads and trails. This will be part of the mapping and GIS day. We also wanted to know if the Bike Board would be interested in hosting the students for a cycling safety and information class during the fair. This could be a full day. We would need to coordinate the availability of bikes if the students do not own one. The students would then be able use the information they have learned through using the various forms of transit (Ped, cycle, bus, PRT) in the actual Transportation Fair. We are hoping to have the fair for two days at a few locations. If you have any further suggestions, please send them my way. Thank you for your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. Danielle N. Williams Assistant to the Director TDM Coordinator Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304-291-9570 FAX: 304-291-9573 Mobile: 571-213-1336 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:45 PM To: Bicycle Board Cc: Danielle Williams; Bill Austin Subject: Fwd: Transportation Fair and Bike Board Bicycle Board Members, Please reply if you are interested in participating in the opportunity that Danielle describes in her message below. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net<mailto:dwilliams@labyrinth.net>> Date: April 22, 2011 1:42:25 PM EDT To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net<mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> Cc: <heidinico(a)yahoo.com<mailto:heidinico@yahoo.com>> Subject: Transportation Fair and Bike Board Hi Frank, I wanted to follow-up with you with a little more information regarding the Transportation Fair with MMMPO and BOPARC. This summer we are putting together a program around the end of June and the first of July for teens focusing on service learning projects. We are working with the BOPARC to put together a transportation fair and would like to include the Bike Board and Mountain Line on this project. Please let me know if you would be interested in doing this and when we could set up a meeting. Thank you. Regards, Danielle N. Williams Assistant to the Director TDM Coordinator Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304-291-9570 Mobile: 571-213-1336 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

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20110427EdComMinutes
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chip, Nick, Andrew Walker and gunnar for attending today's Education Committee meeting. The desired outcome of the meeting was a plan of activities for the approximate $9,500 education grant money that has been unplanned. Action Items: Frank will contact Aaron Shelton about making videos. Andrew will contact Ryan Flesher about making videos. Once we identify a videographer, Nick, in collaboration with the videographer will develop a proposal for a bicycling education video targeted at children under 12 years of age. Frank will determine price and delivery date for 1,000 copies of Street Smarts to be purchased and distributed to bike shops to provide with bike sales. Discussion We decided that children up to 12 years old and children 12-15.5 years old will be the target audiences of two videos. The videos will adhere to the LAB Smart Cycling curricula. The video for 12-15.5 year olds will feature the attractions of transportation cycling in Morgantown for young people. As much as possible, the video for 12-15.5 year olds will feature local 12-15.5 year old cyclists who are already doing it right. One of these videos could consume our whole currently unplanned budget. Nick accepted the responsibility to manage the video for children up to 12 years old. No one specifically took responsibility to manage the video for 12-15.5 year olds. Videos that convey the messages we intend are already available but don't feature Morgantown. We discussed reviewing these for ideas of features to include in our videos. We discussed videos that feature the pleasure and practicality of Morgantown commuting cycling featuring the Burkharts, the Shogrens and Butch Graber. If after scoping out the videos, the budget will support it, we will order 1,000 copies of Street Smarts http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm for distribution through local bike shops as well as other venues whose customers will read them. Frank

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Bike Safe, Bike Smart youth bike video from NHTSA
by Director 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

Good morning, In this morning's Ed meeting we discussed making videos for youth and I promised to provide the link for the video we've been using in Positive Spin classes. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Bicycles/Bike+Safe+-+Bike+Smart+%2825MB… Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV 265605

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Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that we will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, April 27, 8-10 am in the PSC Training Room to decide what to do with the approximately $9,500 grant money that we don't have planned. This message is primarily addressed to the Education Committee but all are welcome. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike rider in hospital after being hit by car
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Apr '11

26 Apr '11

The article misses two or perhaps three key pieces of information that would be useful to cyclists in avoiding similar occurrences. 1) What was the cyclist's position in the lane? 2) Which direction was the car going across High at Foundry? 3) At what speed was the cyclist traveling? With those pieces of information, one could determine how visible and predictable the cyclist was. For example, if the cyclist was traveling out in the lane instead of the extreme right, the motorist might have seen him earlier. Traveling at the extreme right blocks a merging motorist's view of the cyclist for the longest time. If the motorist was traveling east (away from the river), this lack of visibility would have been aggravated by shorter sight line than if the motorist was traveling west. Of course, if the cyclists was exceeding the speed limit (quite possible on that hill) and in the extreme right, he would have minimized the time he was visible to the motorist. Finally, there are fine points that we teach in Confident City Cycling that communicate to the motorist the intentions of the cyclist and reduce the likelihood that the motorist will mistake what the cyclist is planning to do, for example pedaling at a high cadence with head facing forward rather than coasting and looking around. Advertising this article is likely only to reinforce the popular myth that bicycling is dangerous and provides little information that can be used to prevent future occurrences except to discourage people from bicycling on the roads. 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 26, 2011, at 8:19 AM, Mike Breiding - Morgantown WV wrote: > > Bike rider in hospital after being hit by car > A Morgantown man riding a bicycle down High Street was struck by a vehicle on Monday. > Seth Mitchell, 19, of Morgantown, was taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital by Monongalia EMS. He was evaluated by emergency room staff in the early afternoon. He was listed in fair condition at press time. > Lt. Mike Lantz, of the Morgantown Police Department, said Mitchell was traveling south on High Street when Lasharon Smith, 59, tried to cross the roadway at Foundry Street, striking Mitchell with her Hyundai Tucson. > Lantz said Smith was cited for failure to yield right-of-way. > The accident was reported to MECCA 911 at noon. The Morgantown Fire Department also responded. > >

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Fwd: Transportation Fair and Bike Board
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '11

24 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply if you are interested in participating in the opportunity that Danielle describes in her message below. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: April 22, 2011 1:42:25 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: <heidinico(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Transportation Fair and Bike Board > > Hi Frank, > > I wanted to follow-up with you with a little more information regarding the Transportation Fair with MMMPO and BOPARC. This summer we are putting together a program around the end of June and the first of July for teens focusing on service learning projects. We are working with the BOPARC to put together a transportation fair and would like to include the Bike Board and Mountain Line on this project. Please let me know if you would be interested in doing this and when we could set up a meeting. Thank you. > > Regards, > > > Danielle N. Williams > Assistant to the Director > TDM Coordinator > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304-291-9570 Mobile: 571-213-1336 > > “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Police Info Card
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Apr '11

21 Apr '11

Butch, Thanks for the feedback! It was my attention that the "Police Info Card" would not be on the final production. I only put it there so we'd know what it was. Did you also see the comment inserted at that heading? The comment said, "This will be a two-sided card approximately the size of a typical traffic ticket." What would you think of the card without the header? Frank On Apr 20, 2011, at 1:34 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > I like it, it's short and to the point. In the title, I think "Information" should be spelled out, and that the title should appear on both sides of the card. If the police hand some of these out it should have an impact. It will be interesting to share stories once we begin handing them out ourselves. I think it's important that the Morgantown Police logo remain on the card! > Cheers, > Butch > ------------------------------------------- > Stephen G. Graber > Biochem & Mol Pharmacology > PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 > phone: 304-293-2305 > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*) > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net] > Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:38 AM > To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] Police Info Card > > Bicycle Board Members, > > May I have your concurrence on the attached police info card or your recommendations for its improvement? The intention is that this will be printed on a two-sided card similar in size and appearance to a traffic citation. The idea is that police (or anyone that has the cards, e.g. us) give one to a motorist or bicyclist observed disobeying laws whose violation particularly jeopardizes cyclists. > > Initiative #3 in the Morgantown Bicycling Plan Enforcement section is, "Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights". Initiative #4 in the Enforcement section of the plan is, " Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road". > > Attached is version 2 of the police info card. It is a result of the Education Committee's work on version 1. I will maintain changes to the document in Dropbox at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/Police%20Info%20Cardv02.docx . You can change it there, too but please use track changes. > > After we finalize it, I'll present it to the Traffic Commission with a recommendation that they concur with giving it to the police department. I think education grant money can be used to pay for producing the cards. > > > > > <bgPolice_Info_Cardv02[1].docx>

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Fwd: Take Three Actions Today for Safe Routes to School
by Director 21 Apr '11

21 Apr '11

Good morning, Frank, any indication whether our unspent money may get rescinded? Thanks, Nick -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Take Three Actions Today for Safe Routes to School Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:15:14 -0400 (EDT) From: Deb Hubsmith <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> Reply-To: info(a)saferoutespartnership.org To: director(a)positivespin.org SRTS National Partnership logo <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> *Take Three Actions Today for Safe Routes to School* It is a busy time in Washington D.C. - with decisions being made about funding for this year and next. We need help from Safe Routes to School advocates on three actions - doing all three could take you a total of 10 minutes - and you would be making a big difference: 1. *Tell your Governor <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> not to return bike/ped funding to Washington:*The FY2011 appropriations deal requires state DOTs to return $2.5 billion in transportation funding to Washington.Based on past "rescissions" like this, many state DOTs will take most of the cuts from bike/ped programs.While Safe Routes to School is not eligible for these rescissions, it could devastate Transportation Enhancements. Contact your Governor <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> and ask them to minimize rescission cuts on programs that fund sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and education programs. Take action today! 2. *Sign your organization <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> on to a CDC built environment funding letter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…>:*The President's proposed FY12 budget would eliminate funding for built environment activities and the Healthy Communities program at the CDC. These two programs total just $25 million and provide critical funding sources that promote health and reduce obesity in communities across the country. Local, state and national organizations are being asked to join a sign-on letter to Congressional leaders <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> to ask for continued funding for these two important programs. To sign on to the letter, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FTQJJZN <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> and fill out your organization's information no later than May 3, 2011. 3. *Contact your Senators <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> to support Safe Routes to School: *Ask your Senators <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…> to co-sponsor S. 800 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&et=1105233508208&s=2741&e=001CyvAPS…>, the Safe Routes to School bill.Growing the number of cosponsors will help protect the Safe Routes to School program as Congress debates the transportation bill.Take action today! Thank you for your attention to these federal action alerts. While the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is your eyes and ears on Capitol Hill - we can only be successful with the active engagement of local advocates and organizations like you! Please take action today, to help tomorrow's children have safer routes, lanes and paths. ** Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=vrki7zaab&m=1100380121653&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001_5RUzikK1TfQrKQX8Www0Q%3D%3…> <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> This email was sent to director(a)positivespin.org by info(a)saferoutespartnership.org <mailto:info@saferoutespartnership.org> | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001_5RUzikK1TfQrKQX8Www0Q%3D%3…> | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001_5RUzikK1TfQrKQX8Www0Q%3D%3…>^(TM) | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. Bikes Belong Coalition| P.O. Box 2359| Boulder| CO| 80306 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3586 - Release Date: 04/20/11

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Education Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Any grant money that we don't spend by Sep. 4, 2011 will be lost. Currently, we do not have a plan for approximately $9,500. What are your ideas for spending this money on bicycling education? Remember, the money must be spent and the work completed by Sep. 4. Also, if you have an idea, would you be willing to manage it to completion? If not you, then who? Here are some ideas that the Education Committee identified: Put together some graphics that can be used for future marketing, education, signs, banners for the bridges, tables, Bike Month. Make a video. Make a video of the CCC course. Make a video of cycling for kids in Motown with Positive Spin or other stuff that will have both state level appeal and local benefits. (A 7 minute film could be useful to the CVB, bike sales, or primers for getting kids interested in taking bike ed at schools or elsewhere.) Make a Motown DVD on learning how to ride a bike and have the local bike shops give one to every person that buys a bike in Motown. Buy 1,000 copies of Street Smarts and have the local bike shops give one to every person that buys a bike in Motown. If one of these appeals to you, would you be willing to manage it to fruition? FYI, following are the objects or events that we already have planned: Ads in the Dominion Post and Daily Athenaeum now through Sep. 4. Our 7 TV spots run on Comcast now through Sep. 4. Two InSite billboards (Star City Bridge & outbound Mileground) now through Sep. 4. Three Lamar billboards (119 inbound from South, Mileground inbound and Mileground outbound) now through Sep. 4. Eight foot banner identical to billboard to be used at May 9 WVU Employee Fest and any other event. New bumper sticker. Continue website development. Continue delivering CCC TS101 and Commuter classes. Your earliest reply could help us not lose this money. 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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Police Info Card
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, May I have your concurrence on the attached police info card or your recommendations for its improvement? The intention is that this will be printed on a two-sided card similar in size and appearance to a traffic citation. The idea is that police (or anyone that has the cards, e.g. us) give one to a motorist or bicyclist observed disobeying laws whose violation particularly jeopardizes cyclists. Initiative #3 in the Morgantown Bicycling Plan Enforcement section is, "Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights". Initiative #4 in the Enforcement section of the plan is, " Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road". Attached is version 2 of the police info card. It is a result of the Education Committee's work on version 1. I will maintain changes to the document in Dropbox at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/Police%20Info%20Cardv02.docx . You can change it there, too but please use track changes. After we finalize it, I'll present it to the Traffic Commission with a recommendation that they concur with giving it to the police department. I think education grant money can be used to pay for producing the cards. 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 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members and Traffic Commission Chairman, Attached is a scan of the Mayor's proclamation at tonight's City Council meeting of May as Bike Month. Also attached is the acceptance presentation that I gave. I am grateful to all of you that helped me perfect it, especially Don who suggested that I shorten it by 25%. Mayor Byrne was visibly impatient with my reading it even at its final 1.5 page length. Terrence Moore is vocally in support of making Morgantown a Bicycle Friendly Community. I'm wondering if the Mayor is. What would be the best location to post the original signed copy of the proclamation? What about copies of it? BTW, Council Chambers were packed to capacity tonight and the applause from the public gallery after I finished accepting the proclamation was resounding. Frank

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Please reply by 5 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members and Traffic Commission Chairman, I expect to receive at tonight's City Council meeting, Mayor Byrne's proclamation of May as Bike Month. Attached is my planned response. Since I'm speaking on behalf of the BB and TC, I'd appreciate your critique or concurrence. 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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Procedural guidelines revision
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Following up on an action item that I took from the April BB meeting, attached, please find a suggested revision to our procedural guidelines. I tried to clarify Section 2.1 Membership. Please reply if you agree with the revision then I will be able to recommend it to the TC for approval at their May meeting. Otherwise, we will have to finalize the revision at our May meeting (which occurs the day after the TC meeting) and then propose it to the TC in June. 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: April BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

Attached are the April Bicycle Board minutes.

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Article in Sunday Paper
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '11

17 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Member, Thanks to Jim Rye for writing the article, "Ride a bike, make a change" that appeared in today's Dominion Post on page 4-E. Thanks to Hugh Kierig for getting the DP to publish it. If you don't get the paper, you can read the article at the following link, http://tinyurl.com/3zr2kwc . 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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Tonight's BB meeting
by Graber, Stephen 08 Apr '11

08 Apr '11

Hello all, Looking forward to meeting everyone this evening. I'm wondering if it might be possible to move the Paul Becker replacement item to right after the approval of last meetings minutes so that those not selected to serve might move on with their evenings. Thanks, Steve ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*)

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Bicycle plan in Dropbox
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, As we discussed at tonight's BB meeting, I put the Morgantown Bicycle Plan v08 in a Dropbox public folder so you shouldn't have to do anything but click on the following link and then download the file. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9979830/Morgantown%20Bicycle%20Plan%20v08.doc When you click on the link, a file icon with the filename should appear in a download window. Double clicking on the file name should open the document. Of course, if you change the document and want to put it back in Dropbox, you'll need a dropbox account. If you don't want to deal with that, just send me your marked up copy, preferably as an attachment to an e-mail. I look forward to discussing the Engineering section with you at our May 5 meeting. Frank

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MPO Unified Planning Work Program
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

Bill, In response to your request for suggested changes to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the Bicycle Board offers the following recommendations: In general, for the revised plan, we recommend more specific commitment to integrating bicycling into the transportation system. Some examples; 1. The UPWP section entitled, Focus for Fiscal Year 2011, 4th paragraph, of the plan says, "Other major projects for the MPO will be the development of an ongoing traffic count database." Recommendation: Count bicycles and include them in the database. (Traditionally traffic counts have ignored bicycles.) 2. The same paragraph also says, "It is anticipated that both the traffic counts and the travel time studies will be performed at a limited set of locations...". Recommendation: Include bicycles in the studies. Focus on locations that could have significantly increased bicycle use and reduced motor use. For example, the roads between Campuses including University Av., Beechurst Av., Monongahela Blvd., Willowdale Rd., Stewart St. Jones Av. and the rail-trail. Count the bikes. Create a baseline. Design experiments. Take data to see how experiments change bicycle use. (This recommendation also applies to UPWP section II-A-1 Traffic Counts.) 3. The section entitled, SAFETEA-LU Planning Factors, subsection 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users, first paragraph says, "...working with local emergency service providers on transportation safety education when applicable." Recommendation: Get commitment from Morgantown Police to complete International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) training as currently taken annually by WVU bicycle police or get them to take one of the 7 other police training courses that the Bicycle Board recommended to the Morgantown police at the December 2, 2009 Traffic Commission meeting. 4. The section entitled, II-A-10 Mapping Recommendation: Incorporate and continue to develop the Morgantown Bike Route map and develop greater Morgantown Bike Route maps. Classify all Morgantown area roads in terms of bicycling level of service. 5. The section entitled, II-B-17 Congestion Management Strategies Recommendation: Seriously develop strategies that get people out of cars and onto bikes and their feet, especially where the congestion is highest: between and near campuses. Understand origins and destinations within that area. Identify obstacles to bicycling and walking. Identify attractions to driving. Make walking bicycling and walking more attractive. Make driving less attractive. (IMHO, we have always been doing the opposite.) Since the MPO was created, it has always treated "bike-ped" separately from motorized transportation and transit. Consequently, most if not all of the built projects make cycling worse. Integrating bicycling and walking with other transportation modes, especially in the 5-mile cross section that constitutes Morgantown could optimize the transportation system for all users and make Morgantown a better place to live as well as a better place to bicycle. Finally, at a Bicycle Board Mapping Team meeting we discussed improving Collins Ferry Rd. from the rail trail to the pavement near Mylan. The improvement we discussed is just to make the surface rideable by the average cyclists. This could be done by improving drainage in one or two spots that are currently quagmires, filling the gullies in the road bed and rolling it so that it's surface would be similar to the gravel parts of the rail trail. We also suggested that this could be a joint NETL, Mylan, City project using volunteer labor from NETL and Mylan. Danielle suggested that we submit this recommendation to you along with the above recommendations. We stand ready to discuss any of these with you. 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] Mileground
by Brandon Crawford 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

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Bumper Sticker Update
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '11

05 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is an update of the bumper sticker file that I sent Sunday. The colors are different on this one. Frank

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Morgantown Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '11

05 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, I admit that this is a ploy to get you to read and comment on the Morgantown Bicycle Plan. At our next Bicycle Board meeting April 7, I will bring a hard copy of the plan and ask you to sign it. Between now and then, you can read it at https://www.dropbox.com/home#:::29108896 . If you see something you don't like, change it. (Please do not turn Track Changes off.) Or, if you don't want to change it but wish to express your thoughts about it, click the New Comment button right above the text and enter your thoughts. On the Monday, April 4 before our next meeting, I will finalize the plan and send you a notification that the final is available to view. That's the version I'll bring to the April 7 meeting for your signature. If a majority of you sign the plan at our next meeting, I will send the plan to the stakeholders identified in it to get their comments and hopefully their commitment to implement it. Frank

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Agenda for next Thu BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '11

03 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a draft agenda for next Thursday's meeting. If you'd like to make any changes, please reply. I will send out the final by Sunday night. Please note that there's nothing on the agenda about the following: April 4 meeting between Chief Ed Preston and BB Chairman Aprll 6 TC meeting outcome Resolution on traffic signal bicycle detection Education program status Website Articles Billboards TV spots Courses WVU Employee Fest Parking status Bike route map Signage plan Mon Blvd bike lane status West Run Road, Van Voorhis Rd., Rt. 100 upgrades/repairs In-line drainage grate replacement Frank

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Mon Blvd Climbing Lane grant application
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Wednesday, I submitted to Jeff Mikorski w/cc to Damien Davis a grant application to Bikes Belong for $10K to support the Monongahela Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane. The submittal consists of 7 files that you can view in Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/home#/BikeLaneGrant::: . The City must submit the application to Bikes Belong by April 29. Frank

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Report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a draft report of BB March accomplishments and future plans that I will present to the Traffic Commission next Wednesday with your concurrence. I need to submit this early tomorrow, so your prompt review is appreciated. Frank

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Thank you letter to Fouad Shakry
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply with your concurrence on the attached letter expressing BB gratitude to WVDOH Fred Shakry for installing Share the Road signs on South University Avenue. I've also attached photos of the signs. If you have any recommendations for making the letter better, I would appreciate them. I'd like to send the letter within the next few days. I also attached a .doc version in case you can't open the .docx version. The only difference is that you might not see the BikeMorgantown logo if you open the .doc version. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thank you letter to Fouad Shakry
by Chip Wamsley 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:11:00 -0400 Frank, I concur, we need to give positive reinforcement to keep things moving forward. I assume that Fred is how he is commonly addressed, hence the different name on the address. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please reply with your concurrence on the attached letter expressing BB gratitude to WVDOH Fred Shakry for installing Share the Road signs on South University Avenue. I've also attached photos of the signs. If you have any recommendations for making the letter better, I would appreciate them. I'd like to send the letter within the next few days. > >I also attached a .doc version in case you can't open the .docx version. The only difference is that you might not see the BikeMorgantown logo if you open the .doc version. > >Frank > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Report to TC
by Chip Wamsley 31 Mar '11

31 Mar '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:20:37 -0400 Frank, Looks good, should TBS under the Comcast section be all caps? Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please find attached, a draft report of BB March accomplishments and future plans that I will present to the Traffic Commission next Wednesday with your concurrence. I need to submit this early tomorrow, so your prompt review is appreciated. > >Frank > >

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Resolution on bicycle detection
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

All, Thanks to gunnar for showing me that I sent you an earlier version of the resolution. The most recent version is now attached. Frank Councilor Selin, Chairman Nutter, Director Austin, Bicycle Board Members, I have learned that WVDOH has purchased a control system for the new traffic signal to be installed on WV 705 at Mountaineer Station that definitely will not detect bicycles. I do not know what action to take except to propose a City resolution requiring all Morgantown traffic signals to detect bicycles. Since the Traffic Commission meets the day before we do, I request your review and comment on the attached draft resolution. I also request your concurrence to formally present it to the Traffic Commission at the Traffic Commission's April 6 meeting. 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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Resolution on bicycle detection
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Councilor Selin, Chairman Nutter, Director Austin, Bicycle Board Members, I have learned that WVDOH has purchased a control system for the new traffic signal to be installed on WV 705 at Mountaineer Station that definitely will not detect bicycles. I do not know what action to take except to propose a City resolution requiring all Morgantown traffic signals to detect bicycles. Since the Traffic Commission meets the day before we do, I request your review and comment on the attached draft resolution. I also request your concurrence to formally present it to the Traffic Commission at the Traffic Commission's April 6 meeting. 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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Article Revisions
by Ryan Post 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

I have drafted a number of articles intended to be posted on the website blog. I would like to get some additional input/editing and possibly also photos to go along with them. I would like to have them all finished by 4/7 (next meeting), as some are somewhat time sensitive (riding season has begun!). Frank has also asked that Hugh consider some for the Dominion Post articles as well. They can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/home#/Articles:::36393417 Topics: Bikes on Busses Bike Shops Impeding Traffic Default Lane Position "Car Back!" Pace Line Etiquette Riding Predictably Tire Pressure What to Carry Why WV is a Great place to ride

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Afterthoughts
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Bill, Bryan, 1. After our meeting yesterday, I wish we had turned right instead of left at West Run and Stewartstown on our way back so we could view first hand the challenge cyclists face in climbing the stretch of Stewartstown in front of Glenmark Centre and Bon Vista Apartments up to 705. If the climbing lane were widened just a couple feet, a significant bottleneck for cyclists could be removed. Currently, the narrow lane, sharp curve and steep hill make climbing that stretch quite daunting. If the West Run bike path materialized, that stretch of Stewartstown Rd. would be an obvious route for cyclists to take from the West Run path to town. I also wonder if the grade wouldn't be much easier than the grade from West Run up to the WVU Research Park http://bit.ly/e9pmVu. 2. How much trouble would it be to get a bicycle count on routes that we recommend for improvement and/or signage? The section of Rt. 100 that we discussed from Granville to Rt. 19 would be a good first location. Bicycle counts could give us a baseline against which to measure the impact of surface improvements and to aid in deciding whether Share the Road or Bike Route signs would be justified. Thanks again for the great meeting yesterday and for considering the cyclists' view. 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] West Run, etc.
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Alice, Thanks! Counting cyclists on Rt. 100 is an excellent idea. I'll ask Bryan if WVDOH could do that. I know from Damien that technology exists to automatically count bicycles just as there is to count motor vehicles. I think we'd all be curious to know how many cyclists use Rt. 100 and to have a good baseline against which to measure any roadway improvements. I believe WVDOH recognizes that the stretch of West Run between Stewartstown Rd. and Point Marion Rd. is also very much in need of improvement. I don't think they have the budget to do it yet. I'd guess they put higher priority on the other end because of the current traffic volume and number of housing units there. Frank On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:26 AM, Alice Vernon wrote: > Great job Frank > Wonder if we tried having someone count the cyclist on Route 100 on a beautiful weekend to give them some numbers. Kind of like the car counters on roads. > Also are there any plans to improve the other part of West Run? It seems to be the worst. > Thanks for all you do! > Alice > > On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > I had an excellent meeting with Bill Austin and Brian Radabaugh, WVDOH today. We cruised West Run and discussed West Run Rd., Van Voorhis Rd., Rt. 100, in-line grates and Share the Road signs. Following is a summary. > > In-line grates > The in-line grates that we have identified on Walnut Street Bridge, Beechurst Av. and Mon Blvd. should all be replaced with bicycle friendly grates by this fall. The Walnut St. bridge grates will probably be replaced first and soon. We did not discuss the Westover Bridge grates whose cross pieces are falling out. > > Rt. 100 > I explained to Brian that: > Rt. 100 is a main route out of town because it is flat and connects to good rides in Green County, PA as well as the PA A-Bike Route. > The annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular is the first Sunday in May and always uses Rt. 100 and has had up to 138 participants from local as well as afar. > Rt. 100 from Granville to Rt. 19 is riddled with cracks and potholes. > Brian agreed to get Rt. 100 patched before May 1 and to put it on a schedule for regular maintenance every year before May. > We also discussed putting Share the Road signs or Bike Route signs on Rt. 100. See signage discussion below. > > Signage > Brian and Fouad "Fred" Shakry are developing a standard to use for deciding where to put Share the Road signs. Brian thinks we already have too many signs of all kinds on our roads. He also thinks that putting Share the Road signs where bicyclists won't ride dilutes the effectiveness of the sign. He invites input from us on routes to be signed. Our recommendations must include credible explanation that significant bicycling use increase will result. > > West Run Road > Before we cruised West Run Rd., we discussed the message that I had sent January 20 addressing the plan to widen the roadway to 11-foot lanes. Then, we cruised the road while discussing options. When we returned to the meeting room, Brian stated that his current thinking is to widen the lanes to 12-feet center-line-to-edge; stripe the travel lane to 10-feet width leaving a 2-foot paved shoulder; use any remaining budget to improve sight lines, e.g. cutting back steep banks in curves. Brian observed that wider travel lanes can encourage speeding, especially in the absence of enforcement. > > We also discussed the West Run segregated bike path that would run from Van Voorhis to Easton. Brian favored the bike path over further widening West Run Rd. beyond the total 24-feet that we discussed because he felt that acquiring right of way and building roadway would cost more than acquiring right of way for the path and building the path. > > We also drove a short distance along West Run from Van Voorhis toward the river where I explained to Brian and Bill how the West Run path could extend down to the Mon River Trail. > > We also cursorily discussed the bike path from the WVU Research Park down to West Run but didn't get into much detail. > > BTW, currently planned West Run Rd. improvement is only between Stewartstown Rd. and Van Voorhis Rd., and does not include the segment from Stewartstown Rd. to Pt. Marion Rd. (119) as we had thought. > > Van Voorhis Rd. > We drove up Van Voorhis from West Run to Windwood Village where I led us up through the development to show Bill and Brian how cyclists will wind our way up through there and across the grass to Wedgewood Dr. to avoid climbing the north side of Van Voorhis. We also discussed how it's practically the same coming up the south side. Brian said that he would look into widening the climbing side of each side of the hill when they do the drainage improvement on both sides of the hill and the sidewalk on the south side of the hill. > > Wrap Up > I exchanged many e-mails with Brian while we were working on the in-line grates and I was impressed with his open-mindedness, technical competence and dedication to safety and doing the job right. Meeting him, my opinion is doubly reinforced. We are indeed very fortunate to have him working for WVDOH in our district. I hope he stays for a while! > > We also owe gratitude to Bill Austin for facilitating these discussions with Brian and in general showing WVDOH that bicyclists have a right to the roadways. > > Frank > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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West Run, etc.
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, I had an excellent meeting with Bill Austin and Brian Radabaugh, WVDOH today. We cruised West Run and discussed West Run Rd., Van Voorhis Rd., Rt. 100, in-line grates and Share the Road signs. Following is a summary. In-line grates The in-line grates that we have identified on Walnut Street Bridge, Beechurst Av. and Mon Blvd. should all be replaced with bicycle friendly grates by this fall. The Walnut St. bridge grates will probably be replaced first and soon. We did not discuss the Westover Bridge grates whose cross pieces are falling out. Rt. 100 I explained to Brian that: Rt. 100 is a main route out of town because it is flat and connects to good rides in Green County, PA as well as the PA A-Bike Route. The annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular is the first Sunday in May and always uses Rt. 100 and has had up to 138 participants from local as well as afar. Rt. 100 from Granville to Rt. 19 is riddled with cracks and potholes. Brian agreed to get Rt. 100 patched before May 1 and to put it on a schedule for regular maintenance every year before May. We also discussed putting Share the Road signs or Bike Route signs on Rt. 100. See signage discussion below. Signage Brian and Fouad "Fred" Shakry are developing a standard to use for deciding where to put Share the Road signs. Brian thinks we already have too many signs of all kinds on our roads. He also thinks that putting Share the Road signs where bicyclists won't ride dilutes the effectiveness of the sign. He invites input from us on routes to be signed. Our recommendations must include credible explanation that significant bicycling use increase will result. West Run Road Before we cruised West Run Rd., we discussed the message that I had sent January 20 addressing the plan to widen the roadway to 11-foot lanes. Then, we cruised the road while discussing options. When we returned to the meeting room, Brian stated that his current thinking is to widen the lanes to 12-feet center-line-to-edge; stripe the travel lane to 10-feet width leaving a 2-foot paved shoulder; use any remaining budget to improve sight lines, e.g. cutting back steep banks in curves. Brian observed that wider travel lanes can encourage speeding, especially in the absence of enforcement. We also discussed the West Run segregated bike path that would run from Van Voorhis to Easton. Brian favored the bike path over further widening West Run Rd. beyond the total 24-feet that we discussed because he felt that acquiring right of way and building roadway would cost more than acquiring right of way for the path and building the path. We also drove a short distance along West Run from Van Voorhis toward the river where I explained to Brian and Bill how the West Run path could extend down to the Mon River Trail. We also cursorily discussed the bike path from the WVU Research Park down to West Run but didn't get into much detail. BTW, currently planned West Run Rd. improvement is only between Stewartstown Rd. and Van Voorhis Rd., and does not include the segment from Stewartstown Rd. to Pt. Marion Rd. (119) as we had thought. Van Voorhis Rd. We drove up Van Voorhis from West Run to Windwood Village where I led us up through the development to show Bill and Brian how cyclists will wind our way up through there and across the grass to Wedgewood Dr. to avoid climbing the north side of Van Voorhis. We also discussed how it's practically the same coming up the south side. Brian said that he would look into widening the climbing side of each side of the hill when they do the drainage improvement on both sides of the hill and the sidewalk on the south side of the hill. Wrap Up I exchanged many e-mails with Brian while we were working on the in-line grates and I was impressed with his open-mindedness, technical competence and dedication to safety and doing the job right. Meeting him, my opinion is doubly reinforced. We are indeed very fortunate to have him working for WVDOH in our district. I hope he stays for a while! We also owe gratitude to Bill Austin for facilitating these discussions with Brian and in general showing WVDOH that bicyclists have a right to the roadways. Frank

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Changed phone number
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Dear Friends, Family and Associates, I hope this message finds you well and happy! I am writing to inform you that I have discontinued 304-284-8094, my land-line telephone service. You can still reach me on my cell phone: 304-376-0446. I look forward to chatting with you soon! Best wishes! Frank Gmeindl

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU EmployeeFest
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Kim, Thanks for the invitation! I forwarded it to the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Two members expressed interest. They are also the two members that plan to staff a booth that Hugh said the Board would be provided at the Employee Fest. Following are some things we thought of demonstrating: Repairing a flat tire; Proper hand signals; Communicating with body language; Scanning, signaling & negotiating; Proper helmet adjustment; Adjusting derailleurs; Adjusting brakes; Fitting a bicycle. Demonstrating these things on a stage to a large audience that is distant from the demonstrator would probably be ineffective. What is the maximum number of people you would expect in the audience? Would it be possible to have them move close to the demonstrator(s) and perhaps even surround him/her/them so they could see? We haven't yet planned what we will have or do in our booth; perhaps demonstrating some or all the things in the above list. What do you think? Also, could you please confirm that Employee Fest is May 9? 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 Mar 21, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Kimberly Zaph wrote: > Hi Frank, > > At a recent EmployeeFest committee meeting, Hugh Kierig suggested I contact you to see if your group would be interested in providing some demonstrations. I am working on a schedule of events for these demos, and I'd love to add you to the list. > > The plan is for all wellness-related activities/resource tables etc. to be located in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, and the wellness demonstrations will be performed on the stage. > > EmployeeFest will be heavily advertised soon, and a website has been created just for this event. > > If you'd like to participate in the demos, please provide the following information as soon as possible. > > 1. The name of the demonstration > 2. Description of what's being demonstrated > 3. Name of demonstrator/s > 4. Bio of demonstrator/s > 5. List of equipment you will be bringing for the demonstration/s > 6. Time/s that the demo can be performed. We hope to have demos repeated, since the crowd will vary throughout the day. (I'm guessing that some who will perform demos will also be manning the resource booth.) Demonstrations are needed between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The demos can vary in length. > > > Please call me at your convenience for more information. > > > Thanks, > > Kimberly A. B. Zaph > EmployeeFest Committee Member > > > > > > > Kimberly A. B. Zaph, MS, CSCS, ACSM HFS > Wellness Program Manager > WVU Division of Human Resources > P. O. Box 6640 > One Waterfront Place > Morgantown, WV 26506 > (304) 293-8405 > (304) 293-7532 (fax) > Kimberly.Zaph(a)mail.wvu.edu > http://employeewellness.wvu.edu/ >

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Fwd: WVU EmployeeFest
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please contact me if you have any interest in doing a demo at WVU Employee Festival. I think this is in addition to the booth that we're going to have. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Kimberly Zaph" <Kimberly.Zaph(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 21, 2011 10:21:10 AM GMT-04:00 > To: <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: WVU EmployeeFest > > Hi Frank, > > At a recent EmployeeFest committee meeting, Hugh Kierig suggested I contact you to see if your group would be interested in providing some demonstrations. I am working on a schedule of events for these demos, and I'd love to add you to the list. > > The plan is for all wellness-related activities/resource tables etc. to be located in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, and the wellness demonstrations will be performed on the stage. > > EmployeeFest will be heavily advertised soon, and a website has been created just for this event. > > If you'd like to participate in the demos, please provide the following information as soon as possible. > > 1. The name of the demonstration > 2. Description of what's being demonstrated > 3. Name of demonstrator/s > 4. Bio of demonstrator/s > 5. List of equipment you will be bringing for the demonstration/s > 6. Time/s that the demo can be performed. We hope to have demos repeated, since the crowd will vary throughout the day. (I'm guessing that some who will perform demos will also be manning the resource booth.) Demonstrations are needed between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The demos can vary in length. > > > Please call me at your convenience for more information. > > > Thanks, > > Kimberly A. B. Zaph > EmployeeFest Committee Member > > > > > > > Kimberly A. B. Zaph, MS, CSCS, ACSM HFS > Wellness Program Manager > WVU Division of Human Resources > P. O. Box 6640 > One Waterfront Place > Morgantown, WV 26506 > (304) 293-8405 > (304) 293-7532 (fax) > Kimberly.Zaph(a)mail.wvu.edu > http://employeewellness.wvu.edu/ >

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Bike Lanes vs. Wide Outside Lanes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, The article at http://www.bicyclinglife.com/effectiveadvocacy/blvswol.htm is one of the most comprehensive yet easy to read that I've seen that explains the pros and cons of bike lanes and wide outside lanes. Frank

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Mileground
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a flyer that describes the proposed Mileground improvement that the MPO and WVDOH settled on. You'll see that it is 4 lanes with a a sidewalk on one side, "mountable" divider and roundabouts at 705 and Airport Blvd.. Mileground property owners are campaigning to eliminate the sidewalk and for a center turn lane instead of a mountable divider. Please communicate with Bill Austin for questions or comments. FYI, a mountable divider enables emergency vehicles to cross it but discourages most motor vehicles from crossing it. Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 Morgantown, WVA 26505 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile Frank

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Mapping Team meeting minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, minutes of today's meeting of the BB bike route mapping team. Welcome Danielle Williams to the team! Frank

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Outdoor bike repair station from DERO
by Director 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Good Evening, I must still be on some mailing list from back when I was researching bike parking. This interesting item just came my way. It's an outdoor bike repair stand with tools and pump attached by heavy duty stainless steel cables. Looks like it might be pretty student-proof. http://www.dero.com/products/fixit/ - Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV 265605

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bluetooth headset
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow afternoon, I'm going to drive along West Run Rd. with Brian Radabaugh our WVDOH district engineer and Bill Austin. Does anybody have a bluetooth headset that I could use with my iPhone to talk with Brian and Bill while I ride ahead of them on my bicycle? The plan is that we'll all ride in somebody's car but I think I could give them a better explanation of bicyclist needs on that road if I were actually on a bicycle and could talk with them. Frank

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March BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Attached, please find the March BB minutes. Thank you, Betsy --

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MPO Unified Planning Work Program
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, By April 8, we need to provide Bill Austin specific recommended projects to be included in subject plan. Please reply-all with your suggestions. I will roll them up and send them to Bill and the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee of which I am a member. Attached is the current Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that will be revised in the coming months. Please at least scan the first 5 pages. You will see that bicycling is mentioned throughout. In general, for the revised plan, I would recommend more specific commitment to integrating bicycling into the transportation system. Some examples; 1. The UPWP section entitled, Focus for Fiscal Year 2011, 4th paragraph, of the plan says, "Other major projects for the MPO will be the development of an ongoing traffic count database." Recommendation: Count bicycles and include them in the database. (Traditionally traffic counts have ignored bicycles.) 2. The same paragraph also says, "It is anticipated that both the traffic counts and the travel time studies will be performed at a limited set of locations...". Recommendation: Include bicycles in the studies. Focus on locations that could have significantly increased bicycle use and reduced motor use. For example, the roads between Campuses including University Av., Beechurst, Mon Blvd., Willowdale, Stewart St. Jones Av. and the rail-trail. Count the bikes. Create a baseline. Design experiments. Take data to see how experiments change bicycle use. (This recommendation also applies to UPWP section II-A-1 Traffic Counts.) 3. The section entitled, SAFETEA-LU Planning Factors, subsection 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users, first paragraph says, "...working with local emergency service providers on transportation safety education when applicable." Recommendation: Get commitment from Morgantown Police to complete International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) training as currently taken annually by WVU bicycle police or get them to take one of the 7 other police training courses that the Bicycle Board recommended to the Morgantown police at the December 2, 2009 Traffic Commission meeting. 4. The section entitled, II-A-10 Mapping Recommendation: Incorporate and continue to develop the Morgantown Bike Route map and develop greater Morgantown Bike Route maps. Classify all Morgantown area roads in terms of bicycling level of service. 5. The section entitled, II-B-17 Congestion Management Strategies Recommendation: Seriously develop strategies that get people out of cars and onto bikes and their feet, especially where the congestion is highest: between and near campuses. Understand origins and destinations within that area. Identify obstacles to bicycling and walking. Identify attractions to driving. Make walking bicycling and walking more attractive. Make driving less attractive. (IMHO, we have always been doing the opposite.) Since the MPO was created, it has always treated "bike-ped" separately from motorized transportation and transit. Consequently, most if not all of the built projects make cycling worse. Integrating bicycling and walking with other transportation modes, especially in the 5-mile cross section that constitutes Morgantown could optimize the transportation system for all users and make Morgantown a better place to live as well as a better place to bicycle. Please send me your recommendations for the UPWP by April 6. 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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BB scope expansion
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, Bill Austin, Chris Fletcher (City Director of Planning and Development) and Terrence Moore recently met and decided to create a memorandum of understanding between the City and the MPO that expands the Bicycle Board's scope to include both the City and the greater Morgantown area (basically Mon County). As you know, we are currently an advisory board to the City Traffic Commission. I suppose under the new agreement, we will also be an advisory board to the MPO. The expanded scope will enable us to have standing with the MPO which will be particularly useful to the MPO in the upcoming updating of the Long-Range Transportation Plan. Some details will have to be worked out. First will probably be to get Traffic Commission concurrence on the idea and then to propose a revision to our Procedural Guidelines to redefine our mission, roles and responsibilities, membership, duties & responsibilities, goals, objectives, and hopefully add a budget. This is just FYI but I'd appreciate your thoughts. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB scope expansion
by Chip Wamsley 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:57:29 -0500 Frank et al, It sounds like the logical direction to proceed as all streets and roads are connected and sometimes fall under multiple jurisdictions, not to mention maintaining a unified approach to fulfilling our goals. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Bill Austin, Chris Fletcher (City Director of Planning and Development) and Terrence Moore recently met and decided to create a memorandum of understanding between the City and the MPO that expands the Bicycle Board's scope to include both the City and the greater Morgantown area (basically Mon County). As you know, we are currently an advisory board to the City Traffic Commission. I suppose under the new agreement, we will also be an advisory board to the MPO. The expanded scope will enable us to have standing with the MPO which will be particularly useful to the MPO in the upcoming updating of the Long-Range Transportation Plan. Some details will have to be worked out. First will probably be to get Traffic Commission concurrence on the idea and then to propose a revision to our Procedural Guidelines to redefine our mission, roles and responsibilities, membership, duties & responsibilities, goals, objectives, and hopefully add a budget. > >This is just FYI but I'd appreciate your thoughts. > >Frank >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Resolution on Traffic Controls Detecting Bicycles
by Chip Wamsley 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:35:55 -0500 Both documents are succinct and to the point, great job as always. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >I would like your concurrence to propose the attached resolution to the Traffic Commission and the City Council. > >To review, comment and revise the resolution please work on the file, "LightsDetectBIkes" in Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/home#/ControlDevices:::36393417 . > >As you know, WVDOH has decided that the new traffic light on 705 at the WVU multi-modal transportation facility will not be activated by bicycles. This means that if you ride your bicycle out of the facility, you will have to wait until a motor vehicle comes to trigger the light or run it. > >One purpose of the resolution is to get the traffic signals to treat bicycles as any other vehicle. Another purpose is to get recognition that bicycles are valid means of transportation, that bicyclists are equals to motorists, and to remove barriers to bicycling. > >Since WVDOH is already installing equipment for traffic lights in the 705 corridor, this resolution may be too late. I'm hoping that they might get wind of its coming and maybe give some more consideration to their decision to discriminate against bicyclists at the Mountaineer Station. > > > > >Frank >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > >

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What you're missing
by director 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Good morning, I just finished typing my notes from yesterdays keynote and seminar presentations and thought I would share them. You can read them at this link: www.positivespin.org/PublicFiles/2011_LABpresentationNotes.pdf I'll be in town tonite and will probably collect notes from the congressional meetings today, starting in 90 min. I'll post those as well. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Dropbox
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, I have created a folder named "BikeBoard" in Dropbox. I have shared it with all current active Bicycle Board members. I would like to see how useful this folder and its subfolders will be for us to share documents and collaborate on them. Google docs may be a better alternative but I found for Word documents, Dropbox is easier to track changes. The BikeBoard folder is at https://www.dropbox.com/home#:::36393417 Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Resolution on Traffic Controls Detecting Bicycles
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, I would like your concurrence to propose the attached resolution to the Traffic Commission and the City Council. To review, comment and revise the resolution please work on the file, "LightsDetectBIkes" in Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/home#/ControlDevices:::36393417 . As you know, WVDOH has decided that the new traffic light on 705 at the WVU multi-modal transportation facility will not be activated by bicycles. This means that if you ride your bicycle out of the facility, you will have to wait until a motor vehicle comes to trigger the light or run it. One purpose of the resolution is to get the traffic signals to treat bicycles as any other vehicle. Another purpose is to get recognition that bicycles are valid means of transportation, that bicyclists are equals to motorists, and to remove barriers to bicycling. Since WVDOH is already installing equipment for traffic lights in the 705 corridor, this resolution may be too late. I'm hoping that they might get wind of its coming and maybe give some more consideration to their decision to discriminate against bicyclists at the Mountaineer Station. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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From the Bike Summit
by director 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

Good afternoon, Just taking a break before our state delegation meeting. This is your last chance to pass on any issues affected by federal legislation before I lobby to lawmakers on capitol hill tomorrow. Our major "ask" is that, under current hostile budget cutting, that our bike related initiatives retain or increase their funding. Safe Routes Recreational Trails Transportation Enhancements I'll have printed images representing what we've done with our TE money. Are there any issues affecting Morgantown that you think should be mentioned to the lawmakers? If you don't think what I'm doing is important I'd like to request that you buy me dinner when I get back so I can explain it to you :-) Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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DA Article
by BikeMorgantown 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

William, As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and an instructor of the Confident City Cycling courses, as well as a local cyclist, please accept my gratitude for writing, "Bicycling is healthy, efficient and a good alternative to driving" that was published in the DA Sunday March 6, 2011: http://www.thedaonline.com/opinion/bicycling-is-healthy-efficient-and-a-goo… . I'm surprised we haven't actually met since your perspective is so in sync with mine. I especially want to thank you for calling attention to the Confident City Cycling courses. Where did you learn of them? The ad in the DA? Participation in the courses is much less than we would like. The Bicycle Board would appreciate any ideas for getting more people to take the courses. Please e-mail me or call me at the number below with your ideas. I'd also like to invite you to attend the Bicycle Board's regular monthly meetings. We meet the first Thursday of the month 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Public Safety Center (corner Spruce & Walnut) Conference Room. I looked up your address in the WVU directory. I hope I got the right one. Another bond we may have is that I also have a Physics degree:) 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: MD State Highway Administration ~ Your request for information re: "When Main Street is a State Highway"
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

Roy, Bill, Damien, Maryland has a nice handbook, "When Main Street is a State Highway" that might make our job of realizing complete streets more efficient and effective. Attached is a PDF and I'll have a few paper copies. 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: Philip Troll <PTroll(a)sha.state.md.us> > Date: March 4, 2011 1:58:04 PM EST > To: "'frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Kirk McClelland <KMcClelland(a)sha.state.md.us>, Dennis German <DGerman(a)sha.state.md.us>, Lisa Choplin <LChoplin(a)sha.state.md.us>, Victor Barreira <VBarreira(a)sha.state.md.us>, Michael Jackson <mjackson3(a)mdot.state.md.us> > Subject: MD State Highway Administration ~ Your request for information re: "When Main Street is a State Highway" > > Good afternoon Mr. Gmeindl, > > Thank you for your kind words about the article in American Cyclist and your interest in the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) publication, “When Main Street is a State Highway – Blending Function, Beauty and Identity – A Handbook for Communities and Designers.” It is a pleasure to share a copy with you and your colleagues on the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for use and discussions with the Morgantown City Council, City Engineering, Traffic Commission, and WVDOH. > > The approach outlined in this handbook results from numerous case studies and several years of experimentation with community-oriented projects, extensive SHA staff give-and-take, and the contributions of many local communities and citizens' groups. As you requested, please consider three complimentary copies to be on their way to you, at the address listed below. Please confirm that this is the mailing address to use, or if you would like the other two copies sent to other addresses: > > Mr. Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown WV 26501 > > To ensure that the valuable information contained in the handbook is as accessible as possible, a PDF version is available on our website for immediate viewing and sharing. I’ve attached a copy of that PDF to this note for your use till the hard copies arrive and here is the link to where it is posted on SHA’s website: > > http://www.marylandroads.com/index.aspx?PageId=244. > > Thank you again for your interest in our publication. If you have any additional questions, comments or requests, please do not hesitate to contact me, or Mr. Dennis German, SHA's Division Chief for the Community Design Division at 1.888.228.5092, 410.545.8900 or, by email, at dgerman(a)sha.state.md.us . > > Ms. Lisa B. Choplin, SHA’s Division Chief for the Innovative Contracting Division, oversees SHA’s companion programs that define, advance and implement bicyclist and pedestrian safety and access initiatives. Ms. Choplin, can be reached at 1.888.228.5092, 410.545.8824 or, by email, at lchoplin(a)sha.state.md.us > > Best of luck and success with your discussions and efforts to enhance safety, > Philip Troll > Community Design Division > Maryland State Highway Administration > ptroll(a)sha.state.md.us > 410.545.8575 > > P Please consider the environment before printing this email > > LEGAL DISCLAIMER - The information contained in this communication (including any attachments) may be confidential and legally privileged. This email may not serve as a contractual agreement unless explicit written agreement for this purpose has been made. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender indicating that it was received in error and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system.

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American Cyclist
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

Bicycle Board Members, The most recent issue of LAB's bimonthly American Bicyclist magazine is all about bicycle friendly communities. It contains a wealth of information about states, cities, universities and business that have won bicycle friendly awards. Since some of you are not LAB members and so don't get the magazine, I got 10 additional copies from LAB. I wanted to distribute them at last night's meeting but they didn't arrive until today. I strongly encourage you to pick one up and read it. At a minimum, it will show you what can be done to improve the bicycle friendliness of our community. Please go to Wamsley cycles and tell Colin or Chip that you are a Bicycle Board member and they'll give you your copy of the American Bicyclist. 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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Getting a peak oil resolution for the city
by director 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

Good morning, Saw this article via Treehugger this morning, thought it had good suggestions for raising issues that will give bicycling more of the importance (and potentially funding) that it deserves for the upcoming problems it can solve and prevent. http://transitionculture.org/2011/02/28/ingredients-of-transition- peak-oil-resolutions/ -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fear
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

This interesting British paper, http://thinkingaboutcycling.wordpress.com/article-fear-of-cycling/ shows how fear may be the major obstacle that we must overcome but ironically, some of the things we're doing can actually create fear. Here are a couple quotations to whet your whistle. " three ways in which cycling is constructed as dangerous, and thus a contemporary fear of cycling is produced; road safety education, helmet promotion campaigns, and the increasing separation of cycling from motorised traffic. The irony, of course, is that these interventions are responses to a fear of cycling, clearly aimed at increasing cycling’s safety. But I will demonstrate how, contrary to intentions, each intervention actually tends to exacerbate fear of cycling, and sometimes literally invokes it in order to promote the ‘solution’. On education: "The transformation of streets for people into roads for cars, perhaps inevitably, produced death and injury. By 1936 concerns about the alarming rise in cyclist casualties had led to the idea of a cycling proficiency scheme, eventually adopted nationally in 1948 (CTC 2005). To stem the carnage, cyclists must be trained to deal with the new, dangerous conditions. But things could have been otherwise. A 1947 book by J. S. Dean, former Chairman of the Pedestrians’ Association, is instructive here. In his ‘study of the road deaths problem’, Murder Most Foul, Dean’s basic tenet is that, ‘as roads are only “dangerous” by virtue of being filled with heavy fast moving motor vehicles, by far the greatest burden of responsibility for avoiding crashes, deaths and injury on the roads should lie with the motorist’ (Peel n.d., 3). Yet road safety education concentrates not on the drivers of vehicles, but on those who they have the capacity to kill. Dean saw how placing responsibility for road danger on those outside of motorised vehicles might lead, by stealth, to placing of culpability on those groups, and Murder Most Foul is a tirade against the placing of responsibility for road accidents on children." Anybody want to discuss this or other related topics over beer at Jay's Thursday after the BB meeting? Frank

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bumper stickers
by Aira Loren Burkhart 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

Bumper Sticker slogan proposals: 1. "I share the road with bicycles." 2. "My other car is a bicycle." 3. "Please share the road." 4. Other?? Thanks, aira

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Fwd: Course participation
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> > Date: March 3, 2011 12:41:20 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Course participation > > See my response below each of your embedded questions and comments. > > On 2/10/2011 10:21 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> >> Jonathan, >> >> Your suggestion is innovative, rational and practicable. Please see my questions and comments embedded below. >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: >> >>> I have read through this whole thread, and while I observe some good thinking going on, there really isn't anything earth-shattering about the approaches being discussed. Targeting businesses has been discussed in the past, but what I mostly hear being suggested is that we change our jingle. >>> >>> News alert. I don't think that we have failed in our marketing efforts at all. In fact, I think the results we are getting are typical for the particular media approaches we are employing. >>> >>> In general, it is pretty common for media marketing to produce very small percentage returns. While it's a great approach for large companies who are targeting large populations, it is probably not in the BB's best interest. I am sure all of you receive spam mail, and I suspect that 100% of you absolutely hate it or completely ignore it, but alas, probably about 0.00001% of people who do receive it become repeat customers which makes it a very lucrative business for its proprietors. But ironically, it also means none of you probably become the customers. These stats tend to be true with many types of media marketing. >>> >>> Lets do some numbers. Let's say we have a $70k budget and we spent about $25,000 last year, and Morgantown's MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) population is 118,506. Let's say 40 people took our course last year. That means, our costs were $625.00 per each individual, and our market penetration was 0.00034%. Note: I am guesstimating some of these numbers. >>> >>> Just for demonstration, let's say that after everything is said and done, we are paying $525.00 in marketing costs for each person we are bringing into our program What's wrong with this picture? A lot. >>> >>> Here is the solution I suggest. Let's employ a traditional sales approach. Initially, we will find people who are interested in marketing our program. >> >> What approach do you recommend to "find people who are interested in marketing our program" and who would implement your approach? From your writing below, it seems people that have completed TS101 or that have demonstrated that they know the material would qualify as marketers. I ask who would implement your approach because it won't happen unless somebody does it so the first job would seem to be to find somebody(s) that will take this on. > > A person who took the course should in theory be the best marketer if they can share their excitement, and inspiration with other people; we should reward them for making an effort in bringing new folks to the program. However, sales do take skills, and we shouldn't rely only on people who have taken the course to accomplish this task, but rather on people who have expressed an interest in marketing the program. These people could be located via help wanted ads, job agencies, WVU, etc. People who have responded to our marketing opportunity could be required to take the course to understand our product and/or they could be provided with a marketing kit. Ideally, we should find a sales manager who could establish what the best practices would be. The sales manager in turn would find and train sales associates. The sales manager would be commiserated for their work by receiving a percentage for each successful sale completed by a sales associate. It would behoove the Bicycle Board to initially find a person who would serve as a sales manager. A sales manager could be located via help wanted ads, job agencies, WVU, etc. First, I would suggest going to WVU, because a student may want to do this as part of a project or one of WVU's work-learning programs. Contracts will need to be drawn up. In the case of a Sales Manager contract I would recommend that they be required to train an assistant sales manager who would take over the Sales Manager's duties if the Sales Manger can't continue their duties. > >> >>> This is the fun part because we wouldn't have to pay them $525 for each person they successfully get to enroll in our program, we could pay them $50 or $35 or maybe even $25 for their effort. I could see this approach being really successful at WVU. First we would ditch offering free courses to WVU students. If you were a WVU student and you could make $600 by convincing 12 of your friends to enroll and successfully complete the course, wouldn't that motivate you to market our program? Yes! >> >> Do you mean that the City would pay our "marketers" $25 for each person that they got to sign up for the course? > > This payment would be a commission to the marketer for every person they bring into the program who successfully completes the course. The amount that a sales person would make per commission should be determined based on a cost analysis along with the expert advice of a sales manager (see earlier response). > >> >>> >>> Now here's a creative approach building on Aira's concept of raising our price. Let's raise the price to $100, but lets give our marketers coupons with their sales ID written on it. If their friend brings the coupon when they enroll, they will receive a 60% discount or maybe even a 100% discount! Once they complete the course we will offer them a sales ID which they can use to invite all their friends and associates. But, because good marketers aren't necessarily people who have taken our course, we could open up the marketing program to anyone who is a good marketer, i.e., we would interview them first, and if approved, hire them as an independent contractor and provide them with instructions on how we want our program presented to the public. >> >> Are you personally willing to manage this? >> > > No. > >>> >>> I say, let's get a good paid sales force because that's how the Bicycle Boards Education's 7,000,000 pennies from its Grant will be most effectively utilized to successfully build a large program that will produce a nice population of enthusiastic bicyclists. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Shogren wrote: >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ya, we got Old, Young, Woman and Cantankerous. Frank and Gunnar can fight >>>>> over which 2 persona they are. >>>>> >>>>> I'm really liking the idea of getting word out to businesses. I'm thinking >>>>> it'll be a better bang for the buck, and also is probably less time spent by >>>>> BB members than working up a new commercial. As much as I'd love to be in a >>>>> 4th cycling commercial! >>>>> >>>>> I'm expecting that word of mouth will be the most powerful advertising once >>>>> a bunch of people have taken it. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Oh, and how do we get to this "bunch of people"? >>>> >>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >>>>> Behalf Of Elizabeth Shogren >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:15 PM >>>>> To: Alice Vernon >>>>> Cc: Jim Rye; chip wamsley; Elizabeth Shogren; Bicycle Board; Frank Gmeindl >>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Course participation >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, Alice! >>>>> >>>>> I am thinking the commercial could "introduce" our LCI instructors. >>>>> Sometimes people are more apt to sign up for something if they can see >>>>> that it is not taught by some scary hard-core freak. Establish a >>>>> connection and all that... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On second thought, this idea could backfire. HAHA!! Just kidding!!! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I think Betsy is right about the commercial and people not reading the >>>>>> paper. >>>>>> Alice >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 5:59 PM, Elizabeth Shogren >>>>>>> <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I say let's make another commercial! Tons of people saw our PSAs, >>>>>>>> while I am not so sure that many people actually read the newspaper >>>>>>>> that often (especially students and other active types). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> And the commercial that Betsy is talking about is one that promotes >>>>>>> the CLASS and not just safe riding in general. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>> >> >

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poster quotes from mpb -- attached
by Aira Loren Burkhart 02 Mar '11

02 Mar '11

4 color front, one color back = $1950.00 per 2000 copies at 24" by 24" aira

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda and read-aheads for our meeting this Thursday. Our agenda is very full so please come prepared. Frank

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American Bicyclist, Jan-Feb. issue
by Gunnar Shogren 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

Everyone should be reading a copy of this. Now. It's got gobs and gobs of useful information in it and for all aspects or our Es as well.

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Bicycle Facilities
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

I love this video about bicycle facilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZwXlDNQa3c&feature=player_embedded . Thanks to John Allen for making it available in English. (It was made in Spain. The music is cool, too.) Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Report to Traffic Commission
by Chip Wamsley 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:02:21 -0500 Frank, Looks good, the parking group needs to address the time limit issue, as we have only touched upon that and we also need to check with Tom Arnold about the stickers on the post with bike parking rules. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Attached is a draft report that I propose to present to the Traffic Commission at next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. Please reply if you wish any changes. > >Frank > >

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Morgantown Bicycling Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '11

27 Feb '11

Current Bicycle Board Members, Thanks so much to Jim Rye for a tremendous effort reviewing version 06 of subject plan and conducting impressive research to correct errors in the plan and to provide better substantiation. I will maintain the plan in Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/home#:::29108896 . Frank

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Posters
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '11

26 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply-all ASAP if you know some place that we should put a poster (attached) and business cards that would get people to take Confident City Cycling classes. If you have an idea AND have a contact at that place, would you take a poster and some business cards to them? If so, please let me know how I can get posters and business cards to you. Classes begin in less than 2 weeks so getting these out ASAP is crucial. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Emails from Gunnar
by Elizabeth Shogren 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Yeah, don't click on any links gunnar sends, please. He's having some issues.

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Specially For You
by Gunnar Shogren 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Check this offer, whenever u get a chance http://judgesjerky.com/home/info.html Hope u like it :)

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Papa Damien
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, There's a rumor about that last week, a third child entered the Davis family. I wish I could report more details. Perhaps Damien will fill us in. Congratulations, Damien! Frank

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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a draft report that I propose to present to the Traffic Commission at next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. Please reply if you wish any changes. Frank

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Bicycling Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, City Councilman Don Spencer says. "We need to prepare as soon as possible a 5-year financial budget projection for the City Manager. This may be the way in which we get the items that were cut restored. Please put in the first year the resources necessary to complete the climbing lane, do the map, install SOME of the garage parking, as well as the bike ed match. For the second year we need to continue items, such as the garage parking, sharrows, street parking, etc. Also include along the way as you deem best, Share the Road signs, continued bike ed, bike-ped coordinator, bike month support, training for public safety personnel, etc. A five year progressive picture." By next Monday, I am going to try to flesh out the attached bicycling plan. Currently, I will try to spread it over a 5-year period and develop an annual budget, progressive for each of the five years. There are currently 72 "initiatives" or projects in the plan. Without any help, I can probably make a credible cost and schedule estimate for about 10 of them. So, first, I'm going to select the projects that I think are most important, or most attractive to those that review and approve the budget and work on them. I could probably do a lot better job if I had some help. RIght off, the following projects will probably be included: * Continued the Confident City Cycling education program through 2011 * Replacing in-line grates * Install Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane * Complete the bike route map including distribution * Some downtown bike lockers * Some signage * Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs (for 2012) Initiatives that I don't plan to work on unless I get some help include: * Trails or bike paths * Safe Routes to Schools * Cycling education in the schools * Enforcement (Our plan has 10 enforcement initiatives) * Encouragement such as Bike Month, encouraging employers, community celebrations * Bike-ped coordinator The plan that I think I can generate by next week will not address all the recommendations that LAB gave us in response to our 2007 Bicycle Friendly Community award application. (Also attached is a spreadsheet with the feedback and our status.) Terrence said he wants the Bronze award. If you'd like to do anything to help with the areas that I plan to address or if you'd like to take on one or more areas that I probably won't get to, please reply. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FWD: National Bike Summit 2011 -- Acting on a Simple Solution - Issue 6
by director 23 Feb '11

23 Feb '11

Good morning I am making final preparations to attend the League's Bike Summit March 8-10. I'm forwarding the latest newsletter from the Summit in which they ask attendees to bring/send photos of local projects that have benefitted from transportation enhancement funds. For us that would include anything paid for by our TE grant over the past 3 years. I would like ask board members to get send me anything you'd like me to share with our lawmakers to show them they are getting value for their money when I meet with them on Thursday March 10. AND it's not too late for you to attend. Please consider doing so. As far as I know I will be the only person at the conference attending from our congressional district, and there's only one other person coming from WV. See the conference agenda for valuable seminars on becoming a more effective advocate. It's WAY worth attending. 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Very bad news
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

Bicycle Board, I just learned this sad news from the Rabbi of the Tree of Life Synagogue about one of our Board members: Paul Becker has died suddenly and unexpectedly. Our sympathies are with his family at this time. Arrangements are still incomplete; details will be provided at a later time. -Jonathan

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City 2011-2012 budget
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, You can see subject budget at http://www.morgantown.com/budget-prop11-12.htm . Some highlights: Bike Education: $37,551 (this is to match the grant we have) Bike Lanes: $0 (marked down from $20,895 to $0) Bike Parking: $0 (marked down from $1,349 to $0) Compare this $37,551 with sidewalks. For 2011-2013, the budget contains $255,413 for sidewalks. Show me where I'm wrong but I think this reflects what we get when we don't have a comprehensive bicycling plan. See the sidewalk plan at Updated 8-13-10 (PDF version - 5 MB) Frank

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New ad
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

Education Committee Members, Attached is the new newspaper ad that we developed Tuesday. Thanks to Gary Rodosta! Let me know what you think of it. We need to get this into the DP and DA ASAP and I expect it will take the City a little while to make the purchase. Classes begin March 5. 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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Bicyclist detection at new light at Mountaineer Station
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Jenny, Thank you for speaking out on behalf of bicyclists at tonight's city council meeting after Terry Hough announced without explanation that the new light at Mountaineer Station will not detect bicyclists. Please be aware that both the Traffic Commission and the MPO recommended that the light detect bicyclists. I do not know who made the decision to repudiate the Traffic Commission's and the MPO's recommendations. Perhaps Ms. Hough was speaking on behalf of the WVDOH. I am concerned that we're not talking with the right people or that those making the decisions don't understand what we're recommending. I understand that there will be some kind of detection mechanism, inductive or optical that determines whether a vehicle is waiting at the intersection. There are detectors that detect bicycles and there are detectors that do not detect bicycles. Our recommendation was simply to select a detector that detects bicycles as well as motor vehicles. The article at http://www.humantransport.org/bicycledriving/library/signals/detection.htm might help in selecting an inductive detector. As I explained at the Traffic Commission and MPO meetings, if the detector does not detect a bicyclist waiting at the red light, that forces the cyclist to wait forever or to run the light. Deliberately selecting a detector that does not recognize bicyclists when detectors are available that do detect bicyclists, especially if all other factors such as cost are similar, is tantamount to deliberately denying bicyclists their equal right to the road as granted by WV 17C-11-2. It also forces bicyclists to violate the law and puts them in greater peril than if the light were not installed. Mountaineer Station is often referred to as multi-modal. It has arguably the most wonderful bicycle parking facility in Morgantown. It is currently underutilized because cyclists don't know it's there, they don't know how to get into it and few have the skills to contend with the traffic to get to it. I should think we would want to make it easier for cyclists to use rather than erecting additional barriers to its use. Since you spoke out on cyclists' behalf tonight, will you get this message to the right people so that we can help them make informed decisions? Morgantown is only 5 miles across. If enough people rode their bicycles over that almost easy-to-ride distance, we wouldn't have the congestion that some city councilors say is Morgantown's biggest problem. 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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Allegheny Co, PA Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, While you're reviewing the draft Morgantown Bicycle Plan, you might take a look at Allegheny County's Active Allegheny plan: http://www.activeallegheny.com/theplan.aspx . The Executive Summary and Chapter 2 are mostly relevant to bicycles. If you're at all familiar with Pgh, it's interesting to see how much they can do by just designating on-road bike routes and then where they plan bike lanes, shared-use paths, etc. Table 2-7 provides some unit cost info that we could use to estimate the cost of engineering initiatives in our plan. The article in the Pgh. Post Gazette: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11047/1125711-455.stm sets a context for the plan and says bicycle commuting in the city of Pittsburgh increased 206 percent from 2000 to 2009. If they can do it, we can do it... but not without a plan. Frank

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Education Committee Minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Please excuse me. I attached the wrong file before. Now, the correct file is attached. Education Committee Members, Please find attached, minutes of our meeting today. Please let me know what I missed or misconstrued and I will correct it. Frank

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Education Committee Minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Education Committee Members, Please find attached, minutes of our meeting today. Please let me know what I missed or misconstrued and I will correct it. Frank

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New Magazine about Bike Infrastructure and Mobility
by director 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Good Morning, I got an unsolicited phone call this morning from the magazine described in this article. They're giving out free copies of the introductory issue so I asked for 5. I will pass them on to anyone interested when I get them, probably in about 2 weeks. http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/launch-nears-for-global-mag-on-cycling-pol… If anyone else has further info about it please let me know - I'd like to know more about it and couldn't find any more than this on the web. They are planning an official unveiling at the Bike Summit Mar 8-10 which I'll be attending. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Poster Ideas
by director 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Good morning, I'd like to repeat a suggestion I made a few years ago, based on an idea I saw in use somewhere else. Slogan: "Share the Road with ME." Pictures show people who bike, on bikes - preferably in situations that people don't normally see bicyclists. Best to show celebrities like the mayor, city manager, radio/TV personalities - people that would get attention. Text of the poster could be directed at both cyclists and motorists like... "If you've thought of riding, give it a go. You'll be in good company. And if you're a motorist, remember that this is everybody's road - we can all get where we're going safely if we're considerate and careful." Hope this helps, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:19:02 -0500 >I was thinking that these are "viral type" messages that could be the >headers on posters (not mainstream advertising). These are not the >slogan/tagline for the course, which we already decided on. The title and >tagline are definitely: "Confident City Cycling - Lose Your Fear and Learn >to Ride with Confidence". > >But I was trying to think of a poster campaign that would be eye catching >and provoke the viewer to lean in and look longer. If there were a few >different illustrations/messages, all pointing to the same course material, >it would be like a treasure hunt, where you might get excited to see the >next poster. > >Anyway, I was thinking about bands and other performances where a lot of the >crowd comes from people who see posters around town. > >it's just brainstorming. if we don't want to go in a particular direction, >that's fine. > >aira > >On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 8:21 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I was actually trying to suggest themes for the poster, or ideas to >> represent. >> >> >> >> Though, some of those slogans were pretty catchy; random quotes on the >> website? >> >> >> >> *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, February 10, 2011 8:11 PM >> *To:* Ryan Post >> *Cc:* 'Aira Loren Burkhart'; 'Bicycle Board' >> >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Poster Ideas >> >> >> >> I don't know where this is heading. I'm sure we're all aware that a >> successful poster will get the most people into the course. I admit, I do >> not know what poster would accomplish that. >> >> >> >> If it's only going to have a slogan such as those listed in this thread, >> I'd like to remind everyone that the "business card" (see attached) that we >> just made and into which many BB members put a lot of work has the slogan, >> "Lose Your Fear and Learn to Ride with Confidence". >> >> >> >> We also have the ad (see attached) that we ran in the newspaper that had >> the slogan, "Rediscover the Joy and Freedom of Riding Your Bicycle". If >> we're just going to have a slogan on the poster, that could be a poster as >> is. (I know Ryan, you don't like the kid.) >> >> >> >> Finally, we also have the first of the billboards (see attached) that has >> the slogan, "Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules". Perhaps that could be >> made into a poster even though it's purpose was more to be instructive than >> to attract viewers to sign up for training. Perhaps the poster could say, >> "Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules: Learn them! Sign up for Confident >> City Cycling" >> >> >> > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Yike Bike, anyone?
by Chet Parsons 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

Just saw this. Chip, I think you should demo one at the shop. http://bcove.me/drbfp0ax

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inventions that experts said would never work
by John Lozier 12 Feb '11

12 Feb '11

*The Automobile* *“The ordinary “horseless carriage” is at present a luxury for the wealthy; and although its price will probably fall in the future, it will **never, of course, come into as common use* as the bicycle.”-- *Literary Digest, 1899. * If only that were true. But the *infernal* combustion engine shows no signs of slowing – in 2005, an estimated 53 million new cars hit the world’s streets, fuelling all sorts of problems<http://www.ecosalon.com/Food_Or_Fuel_An_Unique_Global_Challenge>. Happily, we’re fast rediscovering the bicycle<http://www.ecosalon.com/Cruel_Fuel_Prices_Breaking_The_Bank_It_s_the_Perfec…>and rethinking the automobile <http://www.ecosalon.com/The_Reva_G_Wiz_and_About_Time_Too>. http://www.alternet.org/story/149890/9_life-changing_inventions_the_experts… -- *John Lozier* Harmony and Community, Locally and Globally, through Harp Music<http://www.harpingforharmony.org>

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Fwd: We need People for Public Transit
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please see message below. The photoshoot is 10 am - 5:30 pm. You can go anytime. If you were there for at least 1/2 hour, that would help out most. It would probably help also if you e-mailed marketing(a)busride.org to tell them when you plan to be there. I'm planning to go down around 10 am and then go for a ride afterward. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Maria Smith <MariaSmith(a)busride.org> > Date: February 11, 2011 2:06:31 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: We need People for Public Transit > > Hi Frank, > > Mountain Line is holding a photoshoot next Wednesday (February 16) at the BOPARK side of the depot and we would like to get as many people involved as possible. Pictures will be taken in, on and around a bus. > > The pictures will be used to promote the different services Mountain Line provides through some marketing materials and to promote public transportation in general. > > We would love to have our bikers represented. No one can represent alternate forms of transportation like those who use it! > > I hope you will be able to pass this information around to anyone you feel may be interested. To create incentive we will be giving out iTunes and Gift cards throughout the day. > > It’s supposed to be nearly 50 degrees next Wednesday, so hopefully many riders will take that first ride of the “almost” spring season and come down and visit us! > > If anyone is interested please have them send me an e-mail with their name to marketing(a)busride.org. I’ll be able to organize it all better this way and cut down on any wait time. > > Thank you, > Maria > > > Maria Smith > Marketing Officer > Mountain Line Transit Authority > 420 DuPont Road • Morgantown • WV • 26501 > Marketing(a)busride.org • Ph: 304.296.3680 • Fx: 304.291.7429 > > Plan your trip with Mountain > Line using Google Maps. > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Poster Ideas
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

I don't know where this is heading. I'm sure we're all aware that a successful poster will get the most people into the course. I admit, I do not know what poster would accomplish that. If it's only going to have a slogan such as those listed in this thread, I'd like to remind everyone that the "business card" (see attached) that we just made and into which many BB members put a lot of work has the slogan, "Lose Your Fear and Learn to Ride with Confidence". We also have the ad (see attached) that we ran in the newspaper that had the slogan, "Rediscover the Joy and Freedom of Riding Your Bicycle". If we're just going to have a slogan on the poster, that could be a poster as is. (I know Ryan, you don't like the kid.) Finally, we also have the first of the billboards (see attached) that has the slogan, "Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules". Perhaps that could be made into a poster even though it's purpose was more to be instructive than to attract viewers to sign up for training. Perhaps the poster could say, "Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules: Learn them! Sign up for Confident City Cycling" On Feb 10, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Ryan Post wrote: > Dang, I’m totally jealous of some member’s creative abilities. > > Might need to cleanup to be PC, but I like the implication. > 11) Closer parking than handicap. > > 15) Cheaper maintenance than cars. (Now Chip can be happier) > > From: Aira Loren Burkhart [mailto:airaloren@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 2:50 PM > To: Ryan Post > Cc: Bicycle Board > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Poster Ideas > > See inline comments with arrows for Aira's version of Ryan's slogans: > 1) Save time / your skin > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Get fit, get fast > 2) Sharing the road, not competing with cars. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 3) Save money > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Save your health, increase your wealth > 4) Lose weight, get exercise, feel better è look good in euro cool spandex > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cyclists are sexy. > 5) Save the environment > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The air thanks you. > 6) Be cool, hip, role model for your kids to stop playing so many video games > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cool parents raise cool kids > 7) You already have a bike! > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your bicycle misses you. > 8) Making riding a family experience. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Families that cycle together smile together. > 9) Ride with confidence, anywhere. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> King of the Road > 10) Know your rights. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> You have the right to ride. > 11) Don’t have to look for parking. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Front door parking, every time. > 12) Burn more calories so you can eat more > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cyclists get seconds. (would need to have a food related picture) > 13) Have fun in the rain/cold. Conquer hills. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> You and are your bicycle make molehills out of mountains > 14) Ride more than someone else. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 15) Do you own vehicle maintenance. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Don't panic: you don't need a mechanic! (not sure the bike shops would like this) > 16) Commute, exercise, recreate, save money, save the environment AT THE SAME TIME > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> A little work, a lot of play, when you ride a bike, it's a beautiful day! > 17) (Isn’t there a government thing that pays like $20/month for people who bike to work?) > > > MISC: > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> My other workout partner is a bicycle. > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Poster Ideas
by Aira Loren Burkhart 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

> > See inline comments with arrows for Aira's version of Ryan's slogans: > > 1) Save time / your skin > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Get fit, get fast > 2) Sharing the road, not competing with cars. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 3) Save money > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Save your health, increase your wealth > 4) Lose weight, get exercise, feel better è look good in euro cool > spandex > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cyclists are sexy. > 5) Save the environment > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The air thanks you. > 6) Be cool, hip, role model for your kids to stop playing so many > video games > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cool parents raise cool kids > 7) You already have a bike! > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your bicycle misses you. > 8) Making riding a family experience. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Families that cycle together smile together. > 9) Ride with confidence, anywhere. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> King of the Road > 10) Know your rights. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> You have the right to ride. > 11) Don’t have to look for parking. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Front door parking, every time. > 12) Burn more calories so you can eat more > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cyclists get seconds. (would need to have a food related picture) > 13) Have fun in the rain/cold. Conquer hills. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> You and are your bicycle make molehills out of mountains > 14) Ride more than someone else. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 15) Do you own vehicle maintenance. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Don't panic: you don't need a mechanic! (not sure the bike shops would like this) > 16) Commute, exercise, recreate, save money, save the environment AT THE > SAME TIME > >>>>>>>>>>>>>> A little work, a lot of play, when you ride a bike, it's a beautiful day! > 17) (Isn’t there a government thing that pays like $20/month for people > who bike to work?) > MISC: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> My other workout partner is a bicycle.

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Fwd: Course participation
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 10, 2011 1:46:10 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Course participation > > I also like what Jonathan said and think one of Aira's artwork on a poster would be a good idea. > Alice > > On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I think a poster would be valuable regardless of what else we do. > > Frank > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Aira Loren Burkhart wrote: > >> Agree that Jonathan's idea could be pretty cool. >> >> Would this constitute the marketing exclusively, or would we still want to do the posters, new bike purchase voucher thing? How would we balance these? >> >> aira >> >> On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Jonathan, >> >> Your suggestion is innovative, rational and practicable. Please see my questions and comments embedded below. >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: >> >>> I have read through this whole thread, and while I observe some good thinking going on, there really isn't anything earth-shattering about the approaches being discussed. Targeting businesses has been discussed in the past, but what I mostly hear being suggested is that we change our jingle. >>> >>> News alert. I don't think that we have failed in our marketing efforts at all. In fact, I think the results we are getting are typical for the particular media approaches we are employing. >>> >>> In general, it is pretty common for media marketing to produce very small percentage returns. While it's a great approach for large companies who are targeting large populations, it is probably not in the BB's best interest. I am sure all of you receive spam mail, and I suspect that 100% of you absolutely hate it or completely ignore it, but alas, probably about 0.00001% of people who do receive it become repeat customers which makes it a very lucrative business for its proprietors. But ironically, it also means none of you probably become the customers. These stats tend to be true with many types of media marketing. >>> >>> Lets do some numbers. Let's say we have a $70k budget and we spent about $25,000 last year, and Morgantown's MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) population is 118,506. Let's say 40 people took our course last year. That means, our costs were $625.00 per each individual, and our market penetration was 0.00034%. Note: I am guesstimating some of these numbers. >>> >>> Just for demonstration, let's say that after everything is said and done, we are paying $525.00 in marketing costs for each person we are bringing into our program What's wrong with this picture? A lot. >>> >>> Here is the solution I suggest. Let's employ a traditional sales approach. Initially, we will find people who are interested in marketing our program. >> >> What approach do you recommend to "find people who are interested in marketing our program" and who would implement your approach? From your writing below, it seems people that have completed TS101 or that have demonstrated that they know the material would qualify as marketers. I ask who would implement your approach because it won't happen unless somebody does it so the first job would seem to be to find somebody(s) that will take this on. >> >>> This is the fun part because we wouldn't have to pay them $525 for each person they successfully get to enroll in our program, we could pay them $50 or $35 or maybe even $25 for their effort. I could see this approach being really successful at WVU. First we would ditch offering free courses to WVU students. If you were a WVU student and you could make $600 by convincing 12 of your friends to enroll and successfully complete the course, wouldn't that motivate you to market our program? Yes! >> >> Do you mean that the City would pay our "marketers" $25 for each person that they got to sign up for the course? >> >>> >>> Now here's a creative approach building on Aira's concept of raising our price. Let's raise the price to $100, but lets give our marketers coupons with their sales ID written on it. If their friend brings the coupon when they enroll, they will receive a 60% discount or maybe even a 100% discount! Once they complete the course we will offer them a sales ID which they can use to invite all their friends and associates. But, because good marketers aren't necessarily people who have taken our course, we could open up the marketing program to anyone who is a good marketer, i.e., we would interview them first, and if approved, hire them as an independent contractor and provide them with instructions on how we want our program presented to the public. >> >> Are you personally willing to manage this? >> >>> >>> I say, let's get a good paid sales force because that's how the Bicycle Boards Education's 7,000,000 pennies from its Grant will be most effectively utilized to successfully build a large program that will produce a nice population of enthusiastic bicyclists. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Shogren wrote: >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ya, we got Old, Young, Woman and Cantankerous. Frank and Gunnar can fight >>>>> over which 2 persona they are. >>>>> >>>>> I'm really liking the idea of getting word out to businesses. I'm thinking >>>>> it'll be a better bang for the buck, and also is probably less time spent by >>>>> BB members than working up a new commercial. As much as I'd love to be in a >>>>> 4th cycling commercial! >>>>> >>>>> I'm expecting that word of mouth will be the most powerful advertising once >>>>> a bunch of people have taken it. >>>>> >>>> Oh, and how do we get to this "bunch of people"? >>>> >>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >>>>> Behalf Of Elizabeth Shogren >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:15 PM >>>>> To: Alice Vernon >>>>> Cc: Jim Rye; chip wamsley; Elizabeth Shogren; Bicycle Board; Frank Gmeindl >>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Course participation >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, Alice! >>>>> >>>>> I am thinking the commercial could "introduce" our LCI instructors. >>>>> Sometimes people are more apt to sign up for something if they can see >>>>> that it is not taught by some scary hard-core freak. Establish a >>>>> connection and all that... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On second thought, this idea could backfire. HAHA!! Just kidding!!! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I think Betsy is right about the commercial and people not reading the >>>>>> paper. >>>>>> Alice >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 5:59 PM, Elizabeth Shogren >>>>>>> <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I say let's make another commercial! Tons of people saw our PSAs, >>>>>>>> while I am not so sure that many people actually read the newspaper >>>>>>>> that often (especially students and other active types). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> And the commercial that Betsy is talking about is one that promotes >>>>>>> the CLASS and not just safe riding in general. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Buckle Up. It's the Law!
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 9, 2011 6:47:58 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Buckle Up. It's the Law! > > I agree with and like the "Please, Share the Road", like the construction zones that say "Please slow down, my Mommy works here". It works because no one really wants to run over someone's Mom or really a cyclist but maybe they still want to send the message that they are not happy we are on the road making them wait to pass. > I think the "Buckle Up" works because people know they will get ticket for not using seat belts but most likely not for not sharing the road. It is too subjective. Motorist word against cyclist. Also, when pushed off the road or passed too close, how many of us really see and remember license plate and reports it? > Just my opinion. > Alice > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > After last week's BB meeting, Ben Scott pointed out to me that people don't seem to have any problem with "Buckle Up. It's the Law!" > > I wonder if some people find our bumper sticker, "Share the Road. It's the Law!" objectionable because consciously or sub-consciously, they do not believe that cyclists have the same rights as motorists. I wonder if these aren't the same cyclists who will move to the right edge of the road when it's not wide enough to be passed and crash in the ditch rather than to take their lawful place in the lane. What annoys me about such cyclists is that they're training motorists to expect other cyclists to do the same. For me, I'd like the bumper sticker to say, "Please, share the road. It's the law!" > > > Frank > 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] Course participation
by Chip Wamsley 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:52:54 -0500 Frank et al, I think the new business cards will be a help, 1) if bike board members hand them out to friends to direct them to the website to get the CCC class schedule--I'll be able to use lots at the shop 2) an 8 1/2 x 11 poster on heavier paper that could be put up at the bike shops, rec center, coop, moose, black bear, laundromats, around campus etc. . . to briefly describe course and drive people to the class--the same poster in slide form on the city TV channel should also work well. Chip >Education Committee members, > >The Mar - Sep 2010 courses are scheduled at http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar.php . Recommendations for getting people to attend? > >Ads in the Dominion Post and Daily Athenaeum might make sense although I'd say last year, the ad in the paper actually brought less than 4 participants. > >Other ideas? > >Frank

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Feb 3, 2011 Bike Board Meeting minutes
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Attached jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Excellent video
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

BB members, especially LCI, This: http://john-s-allen.com/blog/?p=2247 marvelous 1979 video of early Effective Cycling is entertaining, informative, comprehensive and concise and 25 minutes long. I hope you'll enjoy watching it as much as I did. Frank

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Buckle Up. It's the Law!
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

After last week's BB meeting, Ben Scott pointed out to me that people don't seem to have any problem with "Buckle Up. It's the Law!" I wonder if some people find our bumper sticker, "Share the Road. It's the Law!" objectionable because consciously or sub-consciously, they do not believe that cyclists have the same rights as motorists. I wonder if these aren't the same cyclists who will move to the right edge of the road when it's not wide enough to be passed and crash in the ditch rather than to take their lawful place in the lane. What annoys me about such cyclists is that they're training motorists to expect other cyclists to do the same. For me, I'd like the bumper sticker to say, "Please, share the road. It's the law!" Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Confident City Cycling Course participation March - September, 2011
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Dave/Jim, We're going to develop a flyer. I don't know when it will be done. Attached is the ad we had in the newspaper. All the info about the courses are at BikeMorgantown.com . Frank On Feb 9, 2011, at 8:21 AM, Harshbarger, Dave wrote: > Frank/Jim, > > Is there a flyer or ad for this upcoming course? I’d be happy to get the word out to our Health Sciences campus. > Thanks, > Dave > > > > Dave Harshbarger, MS > > Wellness Manager > > Ornish Program Director > > <image001.jpg> > > Health Sciences Campus WVU > > 304-598-4000 x73079 > > www.hsc.wvu.edu/wellness > > > > > > From: Jim Rye [mailto:Jim.Rye@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:04 PM > To: Elizabeth Shogren; Don Spencer; Aira Loren Burkhart; chip wamsley; Frank Gmeindl; Gunnar Shogren; Ryan Post; Hugh Kierig; Paul Becker; Marilyn Newcome; chip(a)wamsleycycles.com > Cc: Kimberly Zaph; Harshbarger, Dave > Subject: Re: Confident City Cycling Course participation March - September, 2011 > > > I'd continue those ads plus notify Wellness coordinators at major employers (for WVU, I have cc:ed Kimberly Zaph and Dave Harshbarger) > > James A. Rye > West Virginia University > Educational Theory and Practice > PO Box 6122 > 604 Allen Hall > Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 > jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu > Phone: (304) 293-4416 > Fax: (304) 293-3802 > > > > >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> 2/8/2011 3:52 PM >>> > Education Committee members, > > The Mar - Sep 2010 courses are scheduled at http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar.php . Recommendations for getting people to attend? > > Ads in the Dominion Post and Daily Athenaeum might make sense although I'd say last year, the ad in the paper actually brought less than 4 participants. > > Other ideas? > > Frank > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Course participation
by Chip Wamsley 08 Feb '11

08 Feb '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:35:32 -0500 I agree with Aira, putting a value on the course is important and if people pay, they will show up. I think we are already requiring folks to pay first, and then complete the course to get money back--correct? Chip >I know this will sound funny, but maybe this course should cost more? > >(I'm just brainstorming, so you might disagree) > >There is definitely a psychology to pricing and making the course free/very >cheap might be making it seem like it's not an important class or like the >content is low quality or something. > >Maybe the course should be advertised as costing $100 or another high number >*more similar to classes people pay to take*, like dancing, or music, or art >classes? Charging a lot might make it seem exclusive and legitimize the >course content. > >I think people pay more attention and have better attendance when they have >already committed their money to something. They have to then "get their >money's worth" by working hard and focusing. People sell out expensive rock >concerts but you can't expect to "pack the park" for a free community >concert. And that's because it's free, not because the content is different. > >Is this making sense to anyone else? > >"You get what you pay for" and so far, no one is getting [from us] what they >aren't paying for, right? > >So, let's charge a lot for it and see if people would prefer to pay to play. > >aira > >On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:52:54 -0500 >> >> Frank et al, >> >> I think the new business cards will be a help, 1) if bike board members >> hand them out to friends to direct them to the website to get the CCC class >> schedule--I'll be able to use lots at the shop 2) an 8 1/2 x 11 poster on >> heavier paper that could be put up at the bike shops, rec center, coop, >> moose, black bear, laundromats, around campus etc. . . to briefly describe >> course and drive people to the class--the same poster in slide form on the >> city TV channel should also work well. >> >> Chip >> >> >Education Committee members, >> > >> >The Mar - Sep 2010 courses are scheduled at >> http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar.php . Recommendations for getting >> people to attend? >> > >> >Ads in the Dominion Post and Daily Athenaeum might make sense although I'd >> say last year, the ad in the paper actually brought less than 4 >> participants. >> > >> >Other ideas? >> > >> >Frank >> > >

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Course participation
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '11

08 Feb '11

Education Committee members, The Mar - Sep 2010 courses are scheduled at http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar.php . Recommendations for getting people to attend? Ads in the Dominion Post and Daily Athenaeum might make sense although I'd say last year, the ad in the paper actually brought less than 4 participants. Other ideas? Frank

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Damon's email
by Alice Vernon 08 Feb '11

08 Feb '11

I am having trouble finding Damon's email address to inquire about the exact amount of signage allowable by the city and state on the bike routes. Also, Gunnar can you do some driving around this week to mark up signs on the map? It is hard to do alone. Thanks Alice

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Wouldn't it be nice?
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

Just got done w/ a 8 mile walk around town and beyond. Shame, shame, shame that sidewalks aren't everywhere and over in the wharf district what idiots came up w/ the grand idea of putting those big electrical "things" right ON the sidewalk. Talk about discouraging walking. They're about as bad as the tree "curbs" that crowd the sidewalks in downtown Anyway, saw this web page on an LCI post- http://dynamiccycling.blogspot.com/ Sounds pleasant. Ok, I'm just gonna have a beer now.

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request to Jonathon Rosenbaum to add individual to BB listserv
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

Jonathon: Please add Brandon Crawford ( bcrawfor(a)mix.wvu.edu ) to listserv. Thanks. jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Budget and plan
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Thank you for reading the Comprehensive Bicycling Plan last night and for your recommendations for its improvement. Attached is a budget request that Don submitted to Terrence Moore, City Manager this week. Don, Chip, gunnar and I created that budget in approximately 15 minutes. I would very much have preferred to submit a budget that was clearly based on a responsible plan. I believe that there will never be a sufficient budget to support all the things that we would like to see done if we don't have a plan. Please finish reading the Comprehensive Bicycling Plan and give me any comments or recommendations in whatever way is convenient for you. I will work your recommendations and put them into a new version. Our lively discussions last night as we reviewed the plan were wonderful, fun and productive. I wish we could continue such discussions through the whole plan but I recognize we all have other priorities. At least, if I can knead all of your recommendations into one document, we will have a plan that is ours and that we can promote through the channels. Thanks to Jason Jeffries, Labyrinth has generously provided us a document management system. In the next few days, I'll set it up for us to use. It enables us to check out the plan, make changes to it, track the changes and check it in so we can keep track of change and versions. I will send you another message with your username and password once I get it set up. Today, the roads are dry and clear. I hope we all get out to ride. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycles in Morgantown
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Ben, I forwarded your message to the Bicycle Board and invited them to contact you if they want to be interviewed. Don Dickerson is no longer a member of the Bicycle Board. Gunnar Shogren is now Vice Chairman. I will try to answer your questions. Please see my responses embedded below. On Feb 3, 2011, at 1:16 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: > Thank you for your help Mr. Gmeindl. > Some questions I have are: > How many people riding bikes do you think it would take to reduce traffic in Morgantown to a steadier flow? This is a tough question to answer quantitatively. Morgantown's traffic jams are a result of there being too many motor vehicles on Morgantown's roads. The solution to the traffic problem is to reduce the number of motor vehicles. Alternatives are bicycling, walking, public transit (including PRT and Mountain Line) and carpooling. Every person that chooses one of these alternatives takes a step toward reducing Morgantown traffic congestion. To get people to choose one of these alternatives over their private car, these alternatives must be made more attractive. People that want to walk need sidewalks. People that want to ride bikes need bicycling to be safe and convenient. People who want to use public transit need to have buses or PRT cars available when and where they need them. Morgantown's emphasis has always been on making private motoring as fast and convenient as possible, often at the expense of alternatives. Perhaps it's time to focus on making the alternatives more attractive. > Also, are there any programs or advertisements promoting bike riding over driving? The Bicycle Board is an all volunteer group that is trying to make Morgantown a more attractive place to bicycle. I've attached a report of our 2010 accomplishments. You might find some useful info in there. Feel free to plagiarize;) > Are there road maps that show where bikes are allowed to be on the road? Except for the interstate highway, bicycles are allowed on every road. Obviously, some roads are more pleasant to ride on than others. The Bicycle Board is developing a bike route map for Morgantown. I've attached a rough draft. It represents routes that local bicyclists frequently use to get around town. You'll also notice that sections of the route are color coded: Green = Pleasant; Blue = OK; Brown = Scary; Red = Dangerous. The Bicycle Board is working first to change the red sections by getting the City or State to erect Share the Road signs on them. We're also developing a signage plan to mark the routes. > What are some benefits for riding a bike instead of driving? In a more bicycle-friendly Morgantown, residents will enjoy reduced congestion, greater transportation efficiency, better community health and wellbeing, an improved physical environment, and a more prosperous local economy. For most Morgantown residents, the private motor vehicle is perceived to be the only practical transportation option. Morgantown’s hilly environment naturally makes bicycling and walking challenging. Our narrow roads, heavy traffic and ignorance of bicyclists’ rights and duties make bicycling terrifying to any but the most experienced, fit and intrepid cyclists. To get more Morgantown residents to use bicycles rather than private motor vehicles, we must make bicycling safer and more personally satisfying than driving the car, at least for some trips. Reduced Congestion One car takes up more space than 6 bicycles. The next time you’re stuck in a traffic jam, look around and imagine if all the cars disappeared leaving only their occupants. Where’s the congestion? [1] Of course, bicycles usually travel slower than motor vehicles so to take advantage of the reduced congestion that bicycling offers, the infrastructure must accommodate the speed differences with no compromise in safety or convenience for either traveler.[2] Greater Transportation Efficiency · Bicycling is the most energy efficient mode of transportation and generates practically no pollution. Bicyclists get approximately 700 mpg [FG3]gasoline equivalent if their food energy is converted to equivalent gallons of gasoline[1]. · Cycling is often the fastest mode of transportation for trips less than 3 miles in urban cores. More than 50% of trips in urban areas are less than 3 miles.[2] (Morgantown is only 5 miles across.) · Bicycles take up less valuable real estate both while traveling and parked. Ten bicycles can be parked in the space required for a single automobile. The cost of a typical car parking space in a parking structure can be up to[5] $10,000 compared to $300 to manufacture and install a post-and-ring bike stand accommodating two bicycles, or $1,000 for a high security bicycle locker.[7] · The addition of a through traffic lane on an existing road costs from $350,000 to $500,000 per kilometre to design and construct in Toronto. This widening would provide an additional roadway capacity of 800 vehicles per hour. By comparison, the costs associated with the addition of a single 5 ft. bike lane, which can accommodate approximately 2,000 trips per hour, can range from $5,000 to $10,000 for a simple restriping, or from $35,000 to $150,000 per kilometre where a road widening is required. · In 2009, Monongalia County spent $2,600,000 busing 8,500 children to school. The average distance bused to school was 1 mile.[3] $2,600,00 could stripe 52 miles of bike lanes.[4] Better Community Health and Well-being · Bicycling can mitigate our obesity epidemic. Nationally, from 1969 to 2004, childhood obesity increased from 10% to 40% while walking or bicycling to school decreased from 90% to 48%.[5] Since West Virginia has one of the highest obesity rates in the U. S., the situation in WV is probably worse. · Cycling contributes to personal health by enhancing fitness and providing an enjoyable, convenient and affordable means of exercise and recreation. The most effective fitness routines are moderate in intensity, individualized and incorporated into our daily activities. Cycling and walking can accomplish this while also providing mobility. · Cycling can eliminate road rage and increase civility among community members. The freedom from entrapment in a vehicle, higher intimacy with the natural environment and other travelers and the feeling of satisfaction of getting around on one’s own power improves the cyclist’s general attitude.[9] · Most Americans are physically inactive, resulting in billions of dollars of direct health care costs. Increased physical activity, such as walking and cycling, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and the cost of medical care, decrease workplace absenteeism and maintain the independence of older adults. · Cycling provides access and transportation to segments of the population who would not otherwise be able to travel independently including those who: o Cannot or choose not to own a motor vehicle; o Do not have access to a motor vehicle when needed; o Cannot or choose not to use public transportation. · A forthcoming review article demonstrates significantly higher levels of health and fitness were associated with bike commuting. (Scandinavian Journal of Health Promotion, 2011) Improved Physical Environment · Bicycling reduces air pollution, reduces the exhaust dirt that sullies our houses, buildings and infrastructure, and frees up valuable space that could be used for other more productive and attractive applications. · Bicycling can most easily replace 1-5 mile motor-vehicle trips that are the least fuel-efficient and generate the most pollution per mile. · Replacing auto trips with bicycling mitigates ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, ground-level air pollution, photochemical smog, acid rain and noise pollution. More Prosperous Local Economy · Bicycling accommodations increase property values, business revenue and jobs.[6][13] · Bicycle friendly communities attract educated highly paid residents and visitors that contribute to the local economy. · Since bicycles take up less space, a significant shift in transportation from motorized to bicycling frees space for other more productive uses. For example, automobile parking currently occupies approximately[15] 15%of valuable land within Morgantown.[7] As a business person, which would you prefer to own, Ruby Memorial Hospital or its parking lot that occupies approximately the same area? [1] Cycling at a rate of 11 mph expends approximately 6 kcal/kg-body-weight/hr a. A 180 lb (81.8 kg) adult cycling at 11 mph for 1 hour would expend 6 kcal/kg/hr * 81.8 kg = 491 kcal. Therefore, 491 kcal/11 miles = 44.6 kcal/mile. One gallon of gasoline contains approximately 31,000 kcal. So, cyclist’s gasoline-equivalent mileage is 31,000 kcal / 44.6 kcal/mile = 695 miles. a http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/tools/compendium.htm [2] U.S. National Bicycle and Walking Study, 1994 [3] The Dominion Post, Sep. 7, 2009 p.1-A [4] Based on maximum of $50,000/mile estimated cost from Bikesafe: Bicycle Countermeasure Selection System, Federal Highway Administration, FHWA-SA-05-006, May 2006, p. 27. [5] http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WalkToSchool/ [6] 11% higher home value near bike facilities – Indianapolis · $133 Billion/year revenue; 1.1 Million jobs – U. S. · $ 1 Billion/year revenue; 1,231 jobs – Colorado · $556 Million/ year revenue; 3,418 jobs –Wisconsin · $60 Million/year revenue; 1,440 jobs on $6.7 Million investment – Outer Banks · $181 Million/year revenue; 2,800 jobs from La Route Verte bike route; bike tourists spend 26% more than other tourists – Quebec Source: Flusche, Darren, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, League of American Bicyclists, June 2009, http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/report_economics.php [7] On-street and parking garages. > Are there any plans to promoting future bicycle use? The Bicycle Board is working on a Comprehensive Bicycling Plan. It is too pre-mature to release to you now. We'll discuss it tonight. > What kind of bike would you recommend for a beginner bicycle rider to get around Morgantown safely and quickly? One that fits and has a wide range of gears. > Where is the best place to ride a bike in Morgantown? This depends on where you want to go and your level of education, experience and skill. Morgantown's rail trails are very popular but don't go everywhere that the roads go. See the green and blue sections of the attached bike route map. Unfortunately, if you want to go across town or through town to get out of town, some riding on the brown sections and maybe even a little on the red sections. May be necessary. Taking the Confident City Cycling Traffic Skills 101 class http://bikemorgantown.com/courses.php will enable you to ride anywhere, any time for any reason. > Are there any bicycle clubs or groups in Morgantown and how would someone get in contact with them? Yes, WVU Cycling Club, http://www.wvucycling.com/ ; Monongalia Bicycle Club, http://groups.google.com/group/monbikeclub?lnk=srg&hl=en and Country Roads Cyclists http://groups.google.com/group/CRcyclists?lnk=srg&hl=en. > > Answers to these questions will greatly shorten the interview. Also, our teacher would like us to multiple sources for our story. Do you have the contact information for Don Dickerson the Vice Chairman for the bicycle board? Thank you again for your time. > > > Ben Scott > > > > > On 02/03/11, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Ben, >> >> >> I'm glad you're doing this and I'd like to help. I'm usually somewhat burned out at the end of the Bicycle Board meetings but I'll do what I can. Perhaps if you already have questions that you're planning to ask, I could write you some answers. That might shorten the interview. >> >> >> >> 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 Feb 3, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: >> >>> Hello Sir, >>> my name is Ben Scott and I am a journalism student at WVU. I am writing a story for class on how bicycles could help reduce the traffic problems of Morgantown. I will be attending tonight's Morgantown Bicycle Board and I was hoping I could get an interview with you either after the meeting or even sometime tomorrow. Also I would like to ask if you could supply me with contact information for any of the other board members. Thank you so much for your time and your help would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> Ben Scott >>

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Fwd: questions for the bike board
by Aira Loren Burkhart 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Benjamin Scott <bscott14(a)mix.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 1:31 PM Subject: Re: questions for the bike board To: Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com> Sure thing. Here are the questions I have so far: How many people riding bikes do you think it would take to reduce traffic in Morgantown to a steadier flow? Also, are there any programs or advertisements promoting bike riding over driving? Are there road maps that show where bikes are allowed to be on the road? What are some benefits for riding a bike instead of driving? Are there any plans to promoting future bicycle use? What kind of bike would you recommend for a beginner bicycle rider to get around Morgantown safely and quickly? Where is the best place to ride a bike in Morgantown? Are there any bicycle clubs or groups in Morgantown and how would someone get in contact with them? Thank you for your time. Ben Scott On 02/03/11, *Aira Loren Burkhart * <airaloren(a)gmail.com> wrote: Ben, Can you provide a list of questions you will be asking? Thank you, Aira Burkhart Morgantown Bicycle Board

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Want to be interviewed?
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, If you are willing to be interviewed, please contact Ben. I did not give him any contact info as he requested. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Benjamin Scott <bscott14(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Date: February 3, 2011 12:05:30 PM EST > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bicycles in Morgantown > > Hello Sir, > my name is Ben Scott and I am a journalism student at WVU. I am writing a story for class on how bicycles could help reduce the traffic problems of Morgantown. I will be attending tonight's Morgantown Bicycle Board and I was hoping I could get an interview with you either after the meeting or even sometime tomorrow. Also I would like to ask if you could supply me with contact information for any of the other board members. Thank you so much for your time and your help would be greatly appreciated. > > Ben Scott

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Zerbe steps down
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Apparently, Jon Zerbe wants to resign from the Bicycle Board. He is WVU Cycling Club rep. Any ideas for replacing him? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: February 2, 2011 11:37:09 AM EST > To: Jonathan Zerbe <jzerbe(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Bicycle Board > > Jonathan, > > I'm glad I sent you the message below and thanks for your reply. Your reply prompted me to look at the subscriber list for bikeboard(a)cheat.org, the alias for all Bicycle Board members and your address isn't on it. Our mistake. > > If I understand your message, you are resigning from the Bicycle Board. I also understand that you are resigning because you have other things to do that will take up all your time and they are of higher priority to you than serving on the Bicycle Board. I must say that I do not know what the bike safe campus initiative is but I must wonder if your being on the Bicycle Board could result in a collaborative effort that could accomplish both the University's objectives for the program and the Bicycle Board's objectives with less work for you. > > I realize that the Bicycle Board has not done an adequate job of "selling" the Bicycle Board to the WVU Cycling Club. Before you bow out and we lose all contact with the Club, I would like to ask you to arrange for me to address the Club sometime soon. Would you do that? > > Finally, may I have your permission to copy this message including your message to the Bicycle Board? I would like to be able to do it today since we're meeting tomorrow and I'd like to discuss it with the Board at the meeting. > > 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 Feb 2, 2011, at 11:12 AM, Jonathan Zerbe wrote: > >> Hey Frank, sorry for the late reply. I actually haven't received an agenda since May. No worries though. I talked it over with the bike team and although we want to be in good standing with the community, but I don't think we have anyone else that wants to take my place in the bike board. I'm trying to propose my Master's thesis this semester, and it's not the time spent at the meeting I'm worried about, it's getting put in an extra project - like the bike safe campus initiative. The university could apply and hope for the best, or I could end up becoming the volunteer Bicycle Program Manager (which the program suggests you have). I'm afraid I just don't need another distraction. Unfortunately, since the team members are either new to the team or officers trying to rebuild the team, I don't think I or anyone else from the team is interested in serving on the bike board. We appreciate the opportunity you have given us, and I hope my negligence doesn't reflect poorly on the team as a whole. If there's any future projects that you need volunteers for a day, please inform the team and we will help out as best we can. I wish you and the board the best of luck. >> >> Jon Zerbe >> >> On 01/10/11, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Jon, >>> >>> >>> We missed you at last Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Did you receive the agenda and minutes that I sent 12/31? >>> >>> If you knew about the meeting, I would have appreciated your notifying me if you were not going to attend. We wasted valuable time waiting for you. >>> >>> What are your plans for participating on the Bicycle Board? I would like to see the WVU Cycling Club involved in Bicycle Board plans. >>> >>> Also, I must provide the City your surface mail address. Is it >>> 417 Beaver Ave >>> Morgantown, WV, 26505 ? >>> >>> Frank >>> >

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Request by Oregon to see how states handle bicycle registration
by director 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Good morning, Thought I would forward this message I received from another list regarding bike licensing. I know the subject has come up locally from time to time. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "YIP Julie A" <Julie.A.YIP(a)odot.state.or.us> Reply-To: "YIP Julie A" <Julie.A.YIP(a)odot.state.or.us> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:08:06 -0800 > Happy Friday. > I'm reporting back on what I've learned from responses to my query > about whether any states have done a feasibility study on issuance of > bicycle licenses, and if there were licensing programs and if so, use > of fees, if any. > > A newly introduced bill in Oregon would require Oregon DOT to conduct > such a study to determine whether a voluntary or mandatory licensing > system could work to the advantage of bicyclists for tracing stolen or > lost bicycles, using fees for bike infrastructure, or for using > information for planning. > > 1) I did not receive any leads on studies done by states regarding the > feasibility of bicycle licensing. > > 2) Some states had looked into bicycle licensing, such as Vermont and > Indiana, without resulting in a licensing program. Concerns mentioned > were the difficulties of enforcement and administration of the program > balanced against limited financial benefits. Vermont has bicycle > tourists from Canada and other states and there could be negative > impacts from required licensing. New Hampshire had "floated the idea > of a fee on canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats" with no > resulting licensing of boats (or bikes). > > Minnesota had a state law (1980's) requiring bicycle licensing but it > was repealed in 2005 "after the administrative costs of the program > were more than the proceeds." While it was in effect, Minnesota had a > mandatory bike licensing program but cities may have had option to opt > out. The proceeds were put into an account for the MN bicycle safety > programs. > > 3) While I did not find current STATE bicycle licensing programs, > there are bicycle licensing programs at the local level in many > states. Missoula, MT, has mandatory registration through city > ordinance. Purpose for registration is ability to identify a lost or > injured child. Dealers are required to inform purchasers of the city > requirement. Fees maintain administration of the program. > > Jeff Peel, of the League of American Bicyclists, provided information > that the League had collected through a survey of its top bicycle > friendly communities. It appears from the survey that fees collected > from the local agency registration programs go towards general city > funds or towards management of the registration program. You can > contact him about his survey at Jeff(a)bikeleague.org . > > Some respondents directed me towards the National Bike Registry, as > one of the Oregon bill's stated advantages to be studied was the > ability to trace stolen or lost bicycles. The National Bike Registry's > website states it is "the only true national database." > http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com/ > > Jeff Peel cited the example of Colorado Springs, CO, which has had a > $4 excise tax since 1988, on new bike purchase w/ 14" wheels. > Retailers pay proceeds quarterly to City. Fees go toward extensive > bikeway system. The City worked with retailers before imposing tax. > This program has raised over $2M in last 20 years. > > Thanks to all who sent responses. I even was alerted to a timely radio > interview of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia's Advocacy > Director, John Boyle, by conservative talk show host Katherine > Albrecht! > > This information is extremely useful background for us moving forward > in the Oregon legislative session. > > > Julie Yip > ODOT Transportation Safety Division > 235 Union St. NE > Salem, OR 97301 > (503) 986-4196 (direct) > (503) 986-3143 (fax) > julie.a.yip(a)odot.state.or.us > > --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Feb '11

01 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please review the attached draft report to the Traffic Commission and reply with recommendations for its improvement or your concurrence. I need to submit this to the Traffic Commission secretary this Thursday. (The TC meeting rescheduled its regular meeting from this Wednesday to next Wednesday.) Frank

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Fwd: Grumbein's Island meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Feb '11

01 Feb '11

Bicycle Board Members, Any ideas for improving Grumbein's Island for cycists? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 28, 2011 2:15:48 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jon Bond <jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Chuck Coole <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)verizon.net>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jon Miltenberger <kokiri4ever(a)msn.com>, Jennifer Noori <thenoorinater(a)gmail.com>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Grumbein's Island meeting > > Fellow pedestrian advocates. I have been invited to attend a meeting with many constituencies to discuss the future of Grumbein's Island (pedestrian area in front of Mountainlair) next Friday at 10:00 AM. The invitees include: > Terry Hough - City > Don Spencer - City > Roy Nutter - City > Christaan Abildso - City > Bryan Radabaugh - State > Alanna Slack - State > Perry Keller - State > Bill Austin - Mgtn/Mon MPO > Rick Colebank - Alpha Assoc > Chuck Branch - Alpha Assoc > Charlie Luttrell - Alpha Assoc > Rob Moyer - WVU > Nelson France - WVU Student > Bob Merow - WVU > Hugh Kierig - WVU > > Please submit any suggestions prior to that meeting. Frank, I could especially use some bicycle design ideas for that area (I've also requested that you be invited). > Best, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > >

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for this Thursday's regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. If you have any questions, comments or suggested changes to the agenda, please contact me. 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: Grumbein's Island meeting
by Chip Wamsley 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:17:52 -0500 I heard that they considered lowering the road, virtually turning it into a tunnel by putting a deck on top to create a pedestrian mall where the road is now, but there were too many utilities and possibly the steam tunnels to deal with. Instead they built the bridge from the B&E building over to Oglebay, which still doesn't alleviate the ped traffic at Grumbeins. Before the last revamp of the area in the late 80's there was talk of closing Univ Ave in front of the Mountainlair from the intersection of College Ave to the intersection of Prospect Street. Through traffic would probably adjust, although there were fears of more congestion on Beechurst and Main Street Morgaqntown was concerned it would cut off traffic to the downtown, affecting its viability. Chip >I REALLY like the thinking outside the box on this. I was very quickly sold >on it, then realized it may also trap people in the middle. > > > >I think a stairway there wouldn't be used by pedestrians, because it'd a >long way around vs just crossing the road. Unless the road were lowered, >which has its own issues. > > > >From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >Behalf Of John Lozier >Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 3:29 PM >To: Frank Gmeindl >Cc: Bicycle Board; Christiaan Abildso >Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Grumbein's Island meeting > > > >Not just for cyclists but for pedestrians and motorists: > > > >Install a moving gate on the island, that slowly travels back and forth. >Gate would be about the length of a car, would break pedestrian traffic into >segments segments or "slugs" that would alternate with a car or two. > > > >Best. > > > >On Jan 28, 2011, at 2:37 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > > > > > >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >Any ideas for improving Grumbein's Island for cycists? > > > >Frank > > > >Begin forwarded message: > > > > > >From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > >Date: January 28, 2011 2:15:48 PM EST > >To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso ><cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jon Bond ><jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen ><Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Chuck Coole <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry ><jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, Dwight >Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley ><mgranlil(a)verizon.net>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jon >Miltenberger <kokiri4ever(a)msn.com>, Jennifer Noori ><thenoorinater(a)gmail.com>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jonathan >Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, >David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Don >Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, >Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com> > >Subject: Grumbein's Island meeting > > > > > >Fellow pedestrian advocates. I have been invited to attend a meeting with >many constituencies to discuss the future of Grumbein's Island (pedestrian >area in front of Mountainlair) next Friday at 10:00 AM. The invitees >include: > >Terry Hough - City > >Don Spencer - City > >Roy Nutter - City > >Christaan Abildso - City > >Bryan Radabaugh - State > >Alanna Slack - State > >Perry Keller - State > >Bill Austin - Mgtn/Mon MPO > >Rick Colebank - Alpha Assoc > >Chuck Branch - Alpha Assoc > >Charlie Luttrell - Alpha Assoc > >Rob Moyer - WVU > >Nelson France - WVU Student > >Bob Merow - WVU > >Hugh Kierig - WVU > > > >Please submit any suggestions prior to that meeting. Frank, I could >especially use some bicycle design ideas for that area (I've also requested >that you be invited). > >Best, > >Christiaan > > >Walk more, safely > > > >Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > >Christiaan Abildso, Chair > >Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > > <http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm> >http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Bikeboard mailing list > >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > >John Lozier > >Morgantown, WV > >www.harpingforharmony.org > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Grumbein's Island meeting
by Chip Wamsley 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:37:57 -0500 Frank et al, Gunnar is right, with pedestrians crossing anywhere, at anytime, fearlessly, not paying attention along several hundred feet the opportunity for cyclists to get knocked off their bikes is huge. I've known lots of folks who have been knocked off their bikes by pedestrians stepping off the curb. Either make it a pedestrian mall, put traffic underneath in a tunnel or both--not cheap. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Any ideas for improving Grumbein's Island for cycists? > >Frank > >Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> >> Date: January 28, 2011 2:15:48 PM EST >> To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jon Bond <jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Chuck Coole <ccoole(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)verizon.net>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jon Miltenberger <kokiri4ever(a)msn.com>, Jennifer Noori <thenoorinater(a)gmail.com>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Grumbein's Island meeting >> >> Fellow pedestrian advocates. I have been invited to attend a meeting with many constituencies to discuss the future of Grumbein's Island (pedestrian area in front of Mountainlair) next Friday at 10:00 AM. The invitees include: >> Terry Hough - City >> Don Spencer - City >> Roy Nutter - City >> Christaan Abildso - City >> Bryan Radabaugh - State >> Alanna Slack - State >> Perry Keller - State >> Bill Austin - Mgtn/Mon MPO >> Rick Colebank - Alpha Assoc >> Chuck Branch - Alpha Assoc >> Charlie Luttrell - Alpha Assoc >> Rob Moyer - WVU >> Nelson France - WVU Student >> Bob Merow - WVU >> Hugh Kierig - WVU >> >> Please submit any suggestions prior to that meeting. Frank, I could especially use some bicycle design ideas for that area (I've also requested that you be invited). >> Best, >> Christiaan >> >> Walk more, safely >> >> >> Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board >> >> Christiaan Abildso, Chair >> >> Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair >> >> http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm >> >> >> > > > > >

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BikeMorgantown program evaluation opportunity for EDP 617
by Jim Rye 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Reagan, below is a brief description of a program evaluation opportunity and contact info etc for EDP 617. Organization: Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Related Grant: Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program (Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration's Transportation Enhancement Program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways). Primary Contact: Jim Rye (304 293 4416 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu) Evaluation Need: Effectiveness (impact) of BikeMorgantown web site (http://bikemorgantown.com/) on changing bicyclist and motorist behavior. For example: To what degree has the web site influenced motorists to treat bicyclists as drivers of vehicles? To what degree has the web site influenced bicyclists to drive their bicycles as vehicles? James A. Rye West Virginia University Educational Theory and Practice PO Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802

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Fwd: Re: Free Evaluation Services
by Jim Rye 23 Jan '11

23 Jan '11

Folks, I have not hear from anyone re: the service described below as a potential for evaluating our web site. Perhaps at this point it is not a priority. If anyone wants me to go forward and submit a request for such evaluation, please let me know by Tuesday. Otherwise, I am inclined to pass up the opportunity this year. Thank you James A. Rye, Professor West Virginia University Department of Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Studies PO Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Web: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 1/3/2011 2:17 PM >>> Jim, I wonder if pointing at BikeMorgantown.com and challenging the EDP617 candidate to evaluate the effectiveness of BikeMorgantown.com at influencing cyclists to drive their bicycles as vehicles and influencing motorists to treat bicyclist as drivers of vehicles would get us anywhere? Frank On Jan 3, 2011, at 2:09 PM, Jim Rye wrote: Frank, again, this opportunity has presented itself. If there is anything that you think we should submit for MEBEP, I can do that. PS: I am working at home today so will not be able to forward to you the 700 mpg info until tomorrow. Jim Rye Professor Dept C&I/LS West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604H Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson From: Reagan Curtis <Reagan.Curtis(a)MAIL.WVU.EDU> Date: January 3, 2011 1:39:30 PM EST To: HRE-FACULTY(a)listserv.wvu.edu Subject: Free Evaluation Services Reply-To: Reagan Curtis <Reagan.Curtis(a)MAIL.WVU.EDU> Hello Colleagues, I am teaching EDP617: Program Evaluation as an online course this semester and requiring that students design and conduct evaluations of actual programs (with my supervision). If you have any program evaluation work you think a student or small group of students could help you with, please let me know ( reagan.curtis(a)mail.wvu.edu ) and I will make my class aware of the potential opportunity. Also, feel free to forward this to others you think might like to take advantage of this opportunity. Please be aware that students will be choosing among several options based on their individual preferences so I cannot guarantee that your program will be selected for evaluation. I can, however, assure you that if your program is selected I will be working closely with students and requiring that they work closely with you to consider your evaluation needs. I am including the syllabus for the course to give you an idea of the time lines and assignments involved. Thanks! Reagan Curtis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Program Evaluation, and Research Methods West Virginia University Department of Technology, Learning, & Culture Allen Hall 507D Phone: (304)293-2098 Fax: (304)293-9424 http://tlc.wvu.edu/academics/edpsych/edp_faculty/dr_reagan_curtis <Syllabus.PDF>

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FWD: San Francisco Bicycle Environmental Quality Index
by director 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

Good morning, I was cleaning out my inbox and came across this survey I was asked to fill out a few months ago and thought it might be of interest as we've talked about creating surveys here. I like the technique they use of asking importance and then weighting it with a relevance. Please feel free to contribute to the survey if you feel qualified to do so, it appears to be open still. Looking forward to seeing who's out riding in the snow today. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jennifer McLaughlin <Jennifer.McLaughlin(a)sfdph.org> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:14:16 -0700 October 7, 2010 Dear Mr. Hein, The San Francisco Department of Public Health is developing a quantitative index to measure the quality of the bicycle environment to serve as a tool for public health, transportation, and land use planning. We are requesting that you participate in a brief survey to help us develop weights for each component variable in the index. Our Bicycle Environmental Quality Index (BEQI) is intended to translate environmental variables into a set of provisions for a healthy bicycle environment and can inform neighborhood planning and prioritize improvements through land use plans, transportation plans, and environmental assessments. From a public health perspective, improving the quality of the bicycle environment can support physical activity through active transportation, increase social cohesion, and reduce air pollution, noise and injuries associated with driving. Thus far, we have identified indicators that are empirically known to affect bicycle environmental quality and have subdivided the indicators into five domains: Intersection Features, Vehicle Traffic, Street Design, and Land Use. The indicators were chosen to correspond with an urban bicycle environment, some features typically used for all street types and others primarily for arterial streets. We are asking you to help us develop indicator values and indicator weights by doing the following: 1. Rate the importance of each proposed indicator for bicycle environmental quality and safety in our index on a scale from 1 to 5 (not important to essential). 2. For each indicator, rate the relative contribution to bicycle environmental quality and safety of the proposed indicator values on a scale of -5 to +5 (significantly reduces bicycle environmental quality and safety to significantly benefits bicycle environmental quality and safety). For ease of completion, we have created an online survey with additional instructions available. BEQI Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HW93GJJ We are requesting that participants respond by October 21, 2010. You can also read more about the BEQI development and methodology at http://www.sfphes.org/HIA_Tools_BEQI.htm We sincerely appreciate your willingness to help us in this endeavor. Please do not hesitate to contact Jen McLaughlin directly at 415-252-3879 should you have any. Thank you again for your time. Jen McLaughlin Jen McLaughlin, MS Environmental Health Planner San Francisco Dept. of Public Health, Environmental Health 1390 Market St., Suite 822 San Francisco, CA 94102 jennifer.mclaughlin(a)sfdph.org (415) 252-3879 -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

Boulder has a nice bike parking survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HEGcw8m8r6CKeyP7qdy58w_3d_3d You can step through it without having to answer anything. I think it contains the questions we want to ask. It is very important that before you issue a survey, you know how you're going to analyze the data and use the results to make decisions. Otherwise, you'll be saying, "I wish we would have..." Frank On Jan 21, 2011, at 11:41 AM, chip wamsley wrote: > We should include in the survey the time frame people would like to use the lockers--on demand for short term occasional use vs long term lease for the daily commuter. > > Chip > > On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:11:10 -0500 > > Frank er al, > > Here is a site that has some info on locker rates, even though it's from 2000. It looks like they are in the $75-85/year, not counting key deposit. Some other good info on city bike parking ordinances as well. > > http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm > > Chip > > >Parking Committee Members, > > > >As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey to determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to pay and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the survey, please reply-all with them. > > > >Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! > > > >Frank > >_______________________________________________ > >Bikeboard mailing list > >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

On Jan 21, 2011, at 11:41 AM, chip wamsley wrote: > We should include in the survey the time frame people would like to use the lockers--on demand for short term occasional use vs long term lease for the daily commuter. > > Chip > > On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:11:10 -0500 > > Frank er al, > > Here is a site that has some info on locker rates, even though it's from 2000. It looks like they are in the $75-85/year, not counting key deposit. Some other good info on city bike parking ordinances as well. > > http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm > > Chip > > >Parking Committee Members, > > > >As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey to determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to pay and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the survey, please reply-all with them. > > > >Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! > > > >Frank > >_______________________________________________ > >Bikeboard mailing list > >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Survey
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

There's one bad problem with the google survey approach, you can submit the form an unlimited times. Good surveys employ a variety of techniques to prevent this from happening. -Jonathan On 1/21/2011 11:34 AM, Chip Wamsley wrote: > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Gunnar Shogren<gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:25:23 -0500 > > The google docs survey looks good. I've participated in lots of survey monkey surveys and found that they often get broken links? not allowing you to progress forward to complete the survey and there was no link on each page to signal back to survey monkey that they had a problem. I wonder how many surveys went unanswered because of this type of problem? > > Chip > >> On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Chet Parsons<chetparsons(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Haven't used it, but it appears that you can create a survey using Google >>> Docs and it automatically populates a spreadsheet with the results. >>> http://www.workhappy.net/2009/05/using-google-docs-to-make-a-survey.html >> Dang yo. >> That is pretty damn slick. >> No bad comments on that person's page, and the fact that you can embed >> it, goes right into a spreadsheet, blah, blah, blah... is this a >> winner? >> If not a winner then certainly something that we could try ourselves >> w/o bunging things up in public. >> >> Let's get some questions generated and try it out! >> >> I gotta shovel some now though... >> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Gunnar Shogren<gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Per my action item at today's Parking and Budget Comm. meeting- >>>> >>>> Here's info on Survey Monkey, cost and details- >>>> Per month >>>> http://www.surveymonkey.com/pricing/details?t=c2&select=monthly >>>> Per year >>>> http://www.surveymonkey.com/pricing/details?t=c2annual&select=annual >>>> >>>> Big thing w/ the Basic (free) service is that it only allows 10 >>>> questions per survey and 100 responses. >>>> >>>> They do offer a 25% discount for non-profit agencies and such. >>>> >>>> Found a little comparison of three different survey companies, but >>>> unfortunately I can only view it through the cached results of google- >>>> >>>> http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:TdLUhKgL09sJ:www.theba… >>>> Here's where it's supposed to be though- >>>> http://www.thebalcomgroup.com/node/139 >>>> >>>> Looks like Survey Gizmo might be one to look at as they allow >>>> unlimited questions at the basic level and more responses as well. >>>> http://www.surveygizmo.com/ >>>> >>>> Basic might be enough w/ them. >>>> >>>> I don't know enough about surveys in general to make any other decisions. >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 1:34 AM, Don Spencer<dspencer36(a)comcast.net> >>>> wrote: >>>>> Chip – Great article on the bike parking! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am sorry that I had to leave the meeting before the decisions were >>>>> reached, but I did get to make a motion that we consider groups of 4 >>>>> lockers >>>>> for a corner in each of the city garages. I mentioned the Pubic Safety >>>>> Garage and would also now like to include the University Ave garage as >>>>> well >>>>> as a priority and then the Wharf garage as a second priority. The reason >>>>> for >>>>> my thinking is that I think that we have to give priority to the goal of >>>>> increasing commuter cycling rather than to adding convenience for >>>>> recreational cycling. Both are important, but for us, I believe the >>>>> commuter >>>>> cycling has to be our prime focus. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The article that you sent talks about the use of lockers for day long >>>>> and >>>>> overnight parking, and this it what I think we should also aim for in >>>>> the >>>>> use of the lockers so that people working at businesses, teaching or >>>>> assisting in classes, working at libraries or offices will have a place >>>>> they >>>>> can ride to. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am not comfortable with the plan for a survey because I question who >>>>> is >>>>> going to learn about the survey. It might be just a limited group of >>>>> computer users who would find out about the survey and actually follow >>>>> up on >>>>> the information. I am also very fearful that the committee could be >>>>> accused >>>>> of spot locating lockers because of individual responses. As a public >>>>> entity, we cannot be “special ordering” lockers for individuals. Our >>>>> planning needs to be systematic – based on systems thinking which >>>>> locates >>>>> lockers based on principles – such as proximity to destinations, >>>>> security, >>>>> weather sheltering, critical mass, population density, etc. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From the discussion, I suggest that we ask for $15,000 for bicycle >>>>> parking >>>>> lockers to enable the installation of 4 lockers at each of the 3 main >>>>> garages. If the costs of the lockers and freight exceed the $15K amount, >>>>> then I suggest that we ask Tom Arnold to assume responsibility for the >>>>> remaining costs from anticipated revenues. I also recommend that we >>>>> inform >>>>> WVU (through Hugh) of what we are doing and hope that WVU might do the >>>>> same >>>>> thing in their two main garages. (Perhaps they will want to do more at >>>>> the >>>>> Engineering and the Law School areas as well). Perhaps the lockers at >>>>> all >>>>> sites could use a common blue color so that there could be more ready >>>>> identification of the locker infrastructure by cyclists and the public. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, there are just my reactions to the discussion and the article. I >>>>> look forward to our next meeting and any additional data that you come >>>>> up >>>>> with. Has a date been set for the next Parking Meeting? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> By the way, my input on suggested costs, after looking at the article, >>>>> would >>>>> be 10 per month, 55 for six months and 100 per year. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Don >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> From: Chip Wamsley [mailto:chip@wamsleycycles.com] >>>>> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 8:36 AM >>>>> To: Don Spencer; chip wamsley; Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu; Gunnar Shogren; >>>>> Jonathan Rosenbaum; Alice Vernon; Frank Gmeindl >>>>> Cc: Bicycle Board >>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Survey >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >>>>> From: Frank Gmeindl<frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>>> Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:11:10 -0500 >>>>> >>>>> Frank er al, >>>>> >>>>> Here is a site that has some info on locker rates, even though it's from >>>>> 2000. It looks like they are in the $75-85/year, not counting key >>>>> deposit. >>>>> Some other good info on city bike parking ordinances as well. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm >>>>> >>>>> Chip >>>>> >>>>>> Parking Committee Members, >>>>>> >>>>>> As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey >>>>>> to >>>>>> determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to >>>>>> pay >>>>>> and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we >>>>>> should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the >>>>>> survey, >>>>>> please reply-all with them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! >>>>>> >>>>>> Frank >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3378 - Release Date: 01/13/11 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Survey
by Chip Wamsley 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:11:10 -0500 Frank er al, Here is a site that has some info on locker rates, even though it's from 2000. It looks like they are in the $75-85/year, not counting key deposit. Some other good info on city bike parking ordinances as well. http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm Chip >Parking Committee Members, > >As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey to determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to pay and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the survey, please reply-all with them. > >Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! > >Frank >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Lane grant application
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a rudimentary application for a grant to support the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane. I could use some help determining how many cyclists currently ride that shoulder, estimating the impact of the bike lane and then how to measure it. See sections 2d and 3. If you have any ideas, I'd appreciate your sharing them with me. No hurry. The deadline for this isn't until April but hey, it's raining outside now but I plan to be riding then. Thanks! Frank

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West Run Road
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

Bill, Thanks for your phone call this morning setting a tentative February 1 date to meet with WVDOH and cruise the West Run corridor. Since I sent you my last message on this subject, I've received more input. I've revised the message below accordingly and would prefer you forward it, rather than my last message to WVDOH in preparation for our meeting. If we understand correctly, the proposed improvement involves upgrading West Run Road travel lanes to 11-feet and adding up to 2-foot wide paved shoulders. Also, the shoulders may be wider on climbing sections and inside curves and narrower on descending sections and on the outside of curves. The proposed 11-foot lane width plus 2-foot paved shoulder provides no special accommodation for bicyclists but accommodates bicyclists only as ordinary drivers of vehicles. At a minimum, West Run Road should have Share the Road signs (W11-1 sign and W16-1P placard) to alert motorists to bicyclists. Better would be shared lane markings (9C-9) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs (R4-11). To accommodate novice bicyclists, the travel lanes should be 14-feet wide or the shoulders should be a minimum of 4-feet wide, preferably 5-feet. Otherwise, West Run Rd. can be expected to be limited to motor vehicles and only experienced vehicular cyclists. It is crucial that West Run improvements not force bicyclists to ride to the right of right turn lanes. The improvements should encourage bicyclists to employ best vehicular practices, especially at intersections. Bicycles should be treated as vehicles, not pedestrians. In most cases, 11-feet is not wide enough for a shared lane, i.e a lane in which a motor vehicle and bicycle can travel safely side-by-side. A 2-foot shoulder is simply not wide enough for bicycle operation. Normally, bicyclists require more than 3-feet of roadway space for operation. Normally, 3-feet or more is minimum safe passing distance. Normally, 8-feet is minimum travel width for motor vehicles. Sum = 14-feet. On 11-foot lanes with 2-foot paved shoulders, novice cyclists would probably try to ride on the shoulder, assuming that the shoulder would be maintained free of debris including glass, rocks, snow and ice and be free of surface defects. After a few experiences of getting passed too closely, novice cyclists would probably abandon West Run Road. Experienced cyclists will not use shoulders because shoulders usually have debris that can cause punctures and loss of control. Also, on the shoulder, cyclists are less visible than they are in the lane and especially at crossings, motorists merging onto the roadway may pull out in front of them, overtaking motorists may turn right into them or in front of them and on-coming motorists may turn left into them. Experienced cyclists, if they feel they are visible, will control the lane and prevent being passed. However, when they feel that overtaking vehicles are narrow enough, passing speeds are slow enough and they can see far enough ahead to ensure no on-coming traffic, they might move to the right and allow passing. AASHTO says 11-feet is not wide enough to share. The 1999 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities is somewhat ambivalent about shared lanes but indicates that 12-feet is a minimum. The 2009 DRAFT AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Bicycle Facilities is more definitive. It states: "Lane widths of 13 feet (4.0 m) or less require most motor vehicles to be driven at least part way into the next lane to pass a bicyclist with an adequate and comfortable clearance (usually 3 ft [0.9 m] or more depending on the speed of the passing vehicle). Lane widths of 14 feet (4.3 m) or greater enable motorists to pass bicycles without encroaching into the adjacent lane." The draft guide recognizes that a wider lane may be required on steep grades and says, "Roadways with shared lanes narrower than 14 feet (4.3 m) may still be designated for bicycles with bicycle guide signs and/or shared lane markings..." AASHTO says a 2-foot shoulder is not wide enough for safe bicycle operation. The 1999 AASHTO guide states that bicycles require a minimum of 40 inches (1.0 m) of lateral operating space. It says that paved shoulders should be at least 4-feet wide to accommodate bicycles. It suggests that 5-feet is preferred and wider may be required adjacent to high speed and high volume motor traffic. It does recognize that any shoulder is better than none at all. The West Run shoulder would have to be 4-feet or more to be useful. Most motorists will not run over a bicyclist if they can see the bicyclist and have sufficient time to react. The first priority for the DOH then, should be to ensure that bicyclists are visible in the West Run corridor. Signage will help alert motorists to bicyclist presence. DOH must ensure that sight lines are long enough and speeds are low enough to allow all motorists to see bicyclists or slow-moving vehicles or stopped vehicles, to have sufficient time to decide what to do and to take the correct action. Most motorists will pass the bicyclist if and when they can. Almost no motorists obey the law that prohibits crossing the center line in such cases. Many motorists will cross the center line even when there is on-coming traffic or when they cannot see far enough ahead to ensure that there is no on-coming traffic such as when approaching a blind curve or blind hill crest. If the lane is too narrow to share, cyclists riding in the lane rather than far to the right discourage motorists from trying to squeeze past when there isn't room. If the cyclist determines that moving to the right would provide sufficient space for the overtaking vehicle to pass him or her safely, the cyclist should move to the right. If the bicyclist judges that he or she cannot be passed safely, he or she must control the lane. How much space is sufficient depends on many factors. Some factors include lane width; whether the cyclist thinks the driver of an overtaking vehicle can see him or her; how fast the cyclist is going; how fast the overtaking vehicle is going; whether the cyclist is climbing, descending or riding on level road; how far ahead the cyclist can see; whether any traffic is coming; whether there's a paved shoulder; shoulder width; shoulder condition and what's adjacent to the roadway. If the cyclist determines that moving to the right will not provide sufficient space for the motorist to pass safely, the cyclist should take a position in the lane that prevents the motorist from passing. Finally, as you know, the West Run Planning District recently enacted a zoning ordinance. Article 2600. Roads and Rights-of-Way of the ordinance says that collectors that serve 40 or more residential dwelling units or lots must have 12-foot lanes, 2-foot shoulders and 50-feet right of way. Beyond improving West Run Rd., the Bicycle Board recommends that the MPO and WVDOH reconsider the West Run alternatives described in the current 2030 Transportation Plan. These include a separate bike path through the West Run valley, an extension of the Poultry Farm Road to West Run Rd. and other alternatives connecting to West Run. I look forward to the opportunity to cruise West Run with you and WVDOH staff so we can visualize and discuss these ideas on site. 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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Inspiration from London
by director 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

Saw this today on Treehugger. I guess I can see an advantage to dedicated bike lanes if they get you past gridlocked traffic. Nick http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/success-for-london-bicycle-superhig… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Meeting w/Terrence Moore
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, Yesterday, gunnar and I met with Terrence Moore, Jeff Mikorski, Terry Hough and Damien Davis. Terrence assigned Damien to be liaison between the City Manager's office and the Bicycle Board. Terrence also expressed a strong desire, almost a mandate, I'd say, to win the LAB Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award. I passed out the attached summary of the draft comprehensive bicycle plan and explained that achieving the award involves participation from other city departments in addition to Engineering, namely the other E's: Education, Enforcement, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. I said that we need to get enforcement involved next. He said that he will require the new Chief of Police to support bicycling and walking. What would you think of inviting Damien to be an ex-officio member of the Bicycle Board? Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

I have been riding West Run for years now for a variety of reasons, even before it was over-developed. There is a posted speed limit of 25 miles an hour, but that is never enforced. In general, most speeding occurs when people are using the road as a short-cut during rush hour. However, the state should explore installing an automated camera to snap photos of license plates of speeders, probably could help offset the cost of making improvements. One of the most dangerous parts of the road between Van Voorhis and Stewartstown road is the intersection with Riddle. If you are going straight down West Run with your bicycle you definitely don't want to stay close to the curb, or you risk getting hooked by people waiting on Riddle to turn onto West Run. The visuals at the intersection are bad, and drivers misjudge bicyclists speed. I've enjoyed bicycling on this road. The worst thing I even witnessed was when a large truck had just passed me, and a motorcyclist had just stopped about 50 feet ahead to take a left turn into a new apartment complex, he didn't have a blinker and was using hand signals. Fortunately the truck driver braked fast; the motocyclist probably never realized that he had almost became road kill. It definitely needs sidewalks. I would rather see sidewalks built then have a special berm installed for cyclists. -Jonathan On 1/17/2011 12:21 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > > Frank -- From my perspective you and Chet are on target. A road > widening along West Run Road might suffice. It would seem that 11 feet > might suffice. I fear, however, that wide lanes without markings would > produce high rates of speed in places like West Run. If there could be > 13 foot motor vehicle lanes, then it might be safer to have bike lanes > (with intersection signage) to accommodate even lesser trained bicycle > riders. > > If the bicycle access can continue from West Run Road to the River, > part of the problems for bicycles on Van Voorhis can be avoided. To > travel from West Run Road, cyclists (and pedestrians) could have a > relatively flat trail access to and from the downtown and downtown > campuses and Star City streets via the rail trail. > > Don > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:*Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > *Sent:* Monday, January 17, 2011 11:50 AM > *To:* Chet Parsons > *Cc:* Don Spencer; Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > Thanks, Chet. I had already been there before I replied to Don. > Don's message seems to indicate that there's more detail than one > finds in the 2030 Transportation Plan to which you refer. Perhaps he > just meant that there are more options than we're considering. > > In the 2030 plan, a table of non-motorized projects, Table 30 begins > on page 111. One project there #8 is, "Include bike-ped facilities in > West Run road corridor". The descriptive text below the table says, > "This project will ensure that bicycles and pedestrians are > accommodated in the West Run Road transportation corridor and an > additional connection to the Mon River Trail is provided. As part of > the recommended roadway projects a bike trail is proposed along one > side of the road." Aside from the bike trail along one side of the > road, it doesn't say what those "facilities" might be. A map, Figure > 25 on page 98 shows West Run but adds no useful info. > > Three other projects that Don might be thinking of are #2, #3 and #4. > Project #2 is relevant because it connects the eastern terminus of > West Run Rd. near I-68 with the Decker Creek Trail through the Dug > Hill Rd. corridor. I raised that in the dialog below. The other > projects, as well as the remainder of #2 may be outside the scope of > the West Run project. The remainder of #2 goes out to Cheat Lake > along 857, #3 goes out Old Cheat Rd. and #4 connects Tyrone Rd. to the > Decker Creek Trail through Brookhaven Rd. and Dug Hill Rd. They all > involve adding a "bike lane/paved shoulder". Don are these what you > meant? > > Chet, thanks for prompting me to revisit the 2030 transportation plan. > I had forgot much of it. While looking for the pages you indicated, > I re-read the motorized plan for West Run. Page 109 contains a nice > arial view of the plan to widen West Run, add a 3rd lane from Riddle > to Van Voorhis and a description turn lanes to be added at Van Voohis, > Riddle, Stewartstown and 119. It will be interesting to compare what > DOH now has in mind with that which is currently in the 2030 plan. > > Also, I see that item 22 on page 101 is a 3-lane corridor from the > Research Park to West Run. That's a pretty big bike path:) > > I highly recommend that anyone who worked on the BB Bike Route map > study the map, Figure 25 on page 98 of section 9 of the 2030 plan, > http://www.plantogether.org/plan.html . It verifies what we did but > might give us some other ideas. > > Frank > > On Jan 17, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Chet Parsons wrote: > > > > I can jump in here - thanks for the idea Don. > > I think Don is referring to the nonmotorized segment of the 2030 Plan. > If you go to that location on the MPO website you can look at Chapter > Nine, the Recommended Plan (http://www.plantogether.org/plan.html). > If you go to Page 112 you'll see the nonmotorized Plan. Most of the > items referenced are footnoted with a number in a circle - these are > highway projects that have a nonmotorized component. You can look > back at Table 29 on page 101 for a listing of all the highway projects > and their associated costs. Note item 22 there. > > Table 30 shows the nonmotorized projects - of note are item 8 for West > Run Road (note this plan was done before all the stuff got developed > on West Run between Stewartstown and 119. > > Chet > > On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> wrote: > > Don, > > What is the MPO bicycle route plan? Can you point me to it? I did a > cursory search of the MPO website and didn't find it. I did find a > "screening addendum" (attached) that contains a map showing a couple > options around Dug Hill Rd. Is that it? > > Frank > > On Jan 16, 2011, at 10:44 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > > > > Frank -- On the West Run related issues, I urge you to take a look at > the MPO bicycle route plan. There is quite a few recommendations in > that plan for establishing a "ring route" from the rail trail in > Sabraton to Easton Hill and then down West Run to the River. The > information does not address the width issues per se, but I think that > referencing the Plan in our discussions with the MPO and DOH is to our > advantage. > > Don > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:*bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org> > [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org>] *On Behalf Of *Gunnar Shogren > *Sent:* Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:47 PM > *To:* Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> wrote: > > I think we have two concepts. One, is to modify West Run Road to > make it more bike friendly and Two is a segregated path. > > > > Modify West Run Rd. > > For many years before the District, I rode West Run Rd. several > times/week around 5 pm., always from east to west. See map at > http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3 It was fine except that occasionally, I'd > be head-on with some junior doctor zipping along in his BMW or S-2000 > and we'd both be eyeing the fence posts, mailboxes and culverts for > room to squeeze by. Improving sight-lines is imperative; widening > would be nice; shared lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane > signs, or at least share the road signs would help. Moving, leveling > and realigning the intersection with 119 is also imperative. > > > > I used to ride the old bike route over White Avenue to Dug Hill Rd, > Pierpont Rd., across 857, down Old Cheat Rd. to Easton then along 119 > to West Run as shown on the map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3. Except > for the little stretches of 857 and 119, there wasn't much traffic but > it's quite hilly and would probably discourage novices. However, once > West Run is improved, it would be a suitable extension of the bike > route with appropriate mapping to indicate the hills and to warn of > the high traffic zones on 857 and 119. > > > > Segregated Path > > The best segregated path option would be as I think Chet is > suggesting, basically between West Run Rd. and West Run creek. Heck, > let's propose to go all the way to the Mon River trail in the long run. > > > > Coming from the District out to Easton, you can cross Easton Hill Rd. > and continue out West Run Rd. where it dead-ends at I-68. Crossing > the intersection by Easton School will be a challenge. Before I-68, > West Run Rd. used to continue up the hill to Pierpont Rd. (Who hasn't > ridden through the West Run culverts under I-68? Perhaps you missed > the BB initiation ceremony;) > > > > Don Spencer has told me that there has been some discussion of > running a trail along the west side of I-68 over to Sabraton. We > should explore this. Then, we could connect with the Decker Creek > trail and have a bicycle beltway around the City:) My concern remains > that if we put all our energy into projects like this, it will > eventually become impossible to ride your bike from the trail to any > practical destination because we were diverted from reclaiming the > streets that were ours to being with. > > > > At Easton, going up Easton Hill and across the Mileground should be > an option that could be handled by a bicycle climbing lane. If they > can crane a shopping center and housing development on the side of > that hill and add a full-width travel lane and roundabouts to the > Mileground, they can add 8 feet to Easton Hill for a bicycle climbing > lane! I still occasionally ride up Easton Hill. It's not pleasant > and if you don't take the lane, you'll get squeezed into the guard > rail. It is nearly impossible to walk up or down there though because > there is absolutely no shoulder. > > Untrue! > We've seen our buddy NickH going up it a few times. Did not seem like > it would be a pleasant experience *at* *all*. But maybe Nick can > chime in here. > > > The hundreds of people living in that valley now would be stranded > and starve to death when the gasoline runs out. > > And this would be a bad thing? > > > > > Frank > > > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > > > >> Wider road and signage. > >> I've biked on it off and on throughout the years, problem is that it > >> just doesn't lead anywhere easily, there's a big hill off it as soon > >> as you go toward town, or even go away from town. > >> Sure not many folks use it now, but perhaps they would if even to go > >> from Apt complex to complex, to play XBox or Magic: The Gathering. > >> Widen that puppy and put some signs up. Nice wide shoulder just to > >> ease the minds of less experienced cyclists as well. > >> > >> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com > <mailto:chetparsons@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>> I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's > my two > >>> cents. > >>> The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in > combination of > >>> on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically > from the > >>> dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is right. > >>> You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and > the stuff > >>> up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you > get to > >>> Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to > whatever > >>> new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. > If you > >>> haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for about 4 > >>> months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with an > >>> additional access point by summer. > >>> Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is > to create > >>> a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill > as West > >>> Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex > and out to > >>> 119/857. > >>> Chet > >>> > >>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com > <mailto:rpostwvu@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is > twisty, > >>>> narrow and hilly. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs > widened > >>>> and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk > path. I > >>>> doubt many would walk however, since there's very little within ½ > mile. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> It's a no-man's land of bad planning and shouldn't have been Zoned > on w/o > >>>> correcting the road first, IMO. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org> > [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On > >>>> Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM > >>>> To: Bicycle Board > >>>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bicycle Board Members, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle > friendly? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you > posted. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Frank > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Begin forwarded message: > >>>> > >>>> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org <mailto:baustin@moncpc.org>> > >>>> > >>>> Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > >>>> > >>>> To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> > >>>> > >>>> Subject: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> Frank, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work > with you > >>>> and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would > appreciate > >>>> discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. > Also, they > >>>> let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that > they will > >>>> be replacing. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bill Austin, AICP > >>>> > >>>> Executive Director > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >>>> > >>>> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown, WVA 26505 > >>>> > >>>> 304-291-9571 > >>>> > >>>> 304-692-7225 Mobile > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> "Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start > today > >>>> and make a new ending."-Maria Robinson > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Bikeboard mailing list > >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/> > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3375 - Release Date: 01/12/11 > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3386 - Release Date: 01/17/11 > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Parking meeting
by Chip Wamsley 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Reply-To: chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:35:33 -0500 Frank et al, Is everyone available this Wed at 8:30 AM to meet at Jay's Daily grind to work on the survey and see if we need to add anything to Don's proposal to do lockers in three garages at a total budget cost of $15,000. Respond or propose an alternative date. Chip >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:11:10 -0500 > >Frank er al, > >Here is a site that has some info on locker rates, even though it's from 2000. It looks like they are in the $75-85/year, not counting key deposit. Some other good info on city bike parking ordinances as well. > >http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm > >Chip > >>Parking Committee Members, >> >>As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey to determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to pay and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the survey, please reply-all with them. >> >>Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! >> >>Frank >>_______________________________________________ >>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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West Run Road
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

Bill, Thank you for inviting the Morgantown Bicycle Board's input on the proposed West Run Road improvement. If we understand correctly, the proposed improvement involves upgrading West Run Road travel lanes to 11-feet and adding up to 2-foot wide paved shoulders. Also, the shoulders may be wider on climbing sections and inside curves and narrower on descending sections and on the outside of curves. The proposed 11-foot lane width plus 2-foot paved shoulder provides no special accommodation for bicyclists but accommodates bicyclists only as ordinary drivers of vehicles. At a minimum, West Run Road should have Share the Road signs (W11-1 sign and W16-1P placard) to alert motorists to bicyclists. Better would be shared lane markings (9C-9) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs (R4-11). To accommodate novice bicyclists, the travel lanes width should be 14-feet wide or the shoulders should be a minimum of 4-feet wide, preferably 5-feet. Otherwise, West Run Rd. can be expected to be limited to motor vehicles and only experienced vehicular cyclists. It is crucial that West Run improvements not force bicyclists to ride to the right of right turn lanes. The improvements should encourage bicyclists to employ best vehicular practices, especially at intersections. Bicycles should be treated as vehicles, not pedestrians. In most cases, 11-feet is not wide enough for a shared lane, i.e a lane in which a motor vehicle and bicycle can travel safely side-by-sdide. A 2-foot shoulder is simply not wide enough for bicycle operation. Normally, bicyclists require more than 3-feet of roadway space for operation. Normally, 3-feet or more is minimum safe passing distance. Normally, 8-feet is minimum travel width for motor vehicles. Sum = 14-feet. On 11-foot lanes with 2-foot paved shoulders, novice cyclists would probably try to ride on the shoulder, assuming that the shoulder would be maintained free of debris including glass, rocks, snow and ice and be free of surface defects. After a few experiences of getting passed too closely, novice cyclists would probably abandon West Run Road. Experienced cyclists, if they feel they were visible, will take the lane and prevent being passed. However, when they feel that overtaking vehicles are narrow enough, passing speeds are slow enough and they can see far enough ahead to ensure no on-coming traffic, they might move to the right and allow passing. AASHTO says 11-feet is not wide enough to share. The 1999 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities is somewhat ambivalent about shared lanes but indicates that 12-feet is a minimum. The 2009 DRAFT AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Bicycle Facilities is more definitive. It states: "Lane widths of 13 feet (4.0 m) or less require most motor vehicles to be driven at least part way into the next lane to pass a bicyclist with an adequate and comfortable clearance (usually 3 ft [0.9 m] or more depending on the speed of the passing vehicle). Lane widths of 14 feet (4.3 m) or greater enable motorists to pass bicycles without encroaching into the adjacent lane." The draft guide recognizes that a wider lane may be required on steep grades and says, "Roadways with shared lanes narrower than 14 feet (4.3 m) may still be designated for bicycles with bicycle guide signs and/or shared lane markings..." AASHTO says a 2-foot shoulder is not wide enough for safe bicycle operation. The 1999 AASHTO guide states that bicycles require a minimum of 40 inches (1.0 m) of lateral operating space. It says that paved shoulders should be at least 4-feet wide to accommodate bicycles. It suggests that 5-feet is preferred and wider may be required adjacent to high speed and high volume motor traffic. It does recognize that any shoulder is better than none at all. The West Run shoulder would have to be 4-feet or more to be useful. Most motorists will not run over a bicyclist if they can see the bicyclist and have sufficient time to react. The first priority for the DOH then, should be to ensure that bicyclists are visible in the West Run corridor. Signage will help alert motorists to bicyclist presence. DOH must ensure that sight lines are long enough and speeds are low enough to allow all motorists to see bicyclists or slow-moving vehicles or stopped vehicles, to have sufficient time to decide what to do and to take the correct action. Most motorists will pass the bicyclist if and when they can. Almost no motorists obey the law that prohibits crossing the center line in such cases. Many motorists will cross the center line even when there is on-coming traffic or when they cannot see far enough ahead to ensure that there is no on-coming traffic such as when approaching a blind curve or blind hill crest. If the cyclist determines that moving to the right would provide sufficient space for the overtaking vehicle to pass him or her safely, the cyclist should move to the right. If the bicyclist judges that he or she cannot be passed safely, he or she must control the lane. How much space is sufficient depends on many factors. Some factors include lane width; whether the cyclist thinks an overtaking vehicle can see him or her; how fast the cyclist is going; how fast the overtaking vehicle is going; whether the cyclist is climbing, descending or riding on level road; how far ahead the cyclist can see; whether any traffic is coming; whether there's a paved shoulder; shoulder width; shoulder condition; what's adjacent to the roadway. If the cyclist determines that moving to the right will not provide sufficient space for the motorist to pass safely, the cyclist should take a position in the lane that prevents the motorist from passing. Beyond improving West Run Rd., the Bicycle Board recommends that the MPO and WVDOH reconsider the West Run alternatives described in the current 2030 Transportation Plan. These include a separate bike path through the West Run valley, an extension of the Poultry Farm Road to West Run Rd. and other alternatives connecting to West Run. I look forward to the opportunity to cruise West Run with you and Perry Keller so we can visualize and discuss these ideas on site. 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: Work on West Run
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

On 1/17/2011 5:21 PM, Ryan Post wrote: > > I considered the Van Voorhis to Rail Trail option, but that's a very > long and steep hill. Plus it's a long way around and isn't useful for > getting to HSC or Engineering campuses. > I was working with a group of people off the Bicycle Board (because this is in the County) about creating a connector from the bottom of Van Voorhis into Suncrest. This would cross a few private properties, but the vast percentage is owned by the District. This would be a fairly level route. The route up through the Research Park that Chet is talking about sounds good, too. -Jonathan > This is also approaching being able to have students from UHS be able > to ride, although Bakers Ridge road is still difficult with heavy > traffic during school in/out times. > > *From:*bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org > [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] *On Behalf Of *Don Spencer > *Sent:* Monday, January 17, 2011 12:22 PM > *To:* 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Chet Parsons' > *Cc:* 'Bicycle Board' > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > Frank -- From my perspective you and Chet are on target. A road > widening along West Run Road might suffice. It would seem that 11 feet > might suffice. I fear, however, that wide lanes without markings would > produce high rates of speed in places like West Run. If there could be > 13 foot motor vehicle lanes, then it might be safer to have bike lanes > (with intersection signage) to accommodate even lesser trained bicycle > riders. > > If the bicycle access can continue from West Run Road to the River, > part of the problems for bicycles on Van Voorhis can be avoided. To > travel from West Run Road, cyclists (and pedestrians) could have a > relatively flat trail access to and from the downtown and downtown > campuses and Star City streets via the rail trail. > > Don > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:*Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > *Sent:* Monday, January 17, 2011 11:50 AM > *To:* Chet Parsons > *Cc:* Don Spencer; Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > Thanks, Chet. I had already been there before I replied to Don. > Don's message seems to indicate that there's more detail than one > finds in the 2030 Transportation Plan to which you refer. Perhaps he > just meant that there are more options than we're considering. > > In the 2030 plan, a table of non-motorized projects, Table 30 begins > on page 111. One project there #8 is, "Include bike-ped facilities in > West Run road corridor". The descriptive text below the table says, > "This project will ensure that bicycles and pedestrians are > accommodated in the West Run Road transportation corridor and an > additional connection to the Mon River Trail is provided. As part of > the recommended roadway projects a bike trail is proposed along one > side of the road." Aside from the bike trail along one side of the > road, it doesn't say what those "facilities" might be. A map, Figure > 25 on page 98 shows West Run but adds no useful info. > > Three other projects that Don might be thinking of are #2, #3 and #4. > Project #2 is relevant because it connects the eastern terminus of > West Run Rd. near I-68 with the Decker Creek Trail through the Dug > Hill Rd. corridor. I raised that in the dialog below. The other > projects, as well as the remainder of #2 may be outside the scope of > the West Run project. The remainder of #2 goes out to Cheat Lake > along 857, #3 goes out Old Cheat Rd. and #4 connects Tyrone Rd. to the > Decker Creek Trail through Brookhaven Rd. and Dug Hill Rd. They all > involve adding a "bike lane/paved shoulder". Don are these what you > meant? > > Chet, thanks for prompting me to revisit the 2030 transportation plan. > I had forgot much of it. While looking for the pages you indicated, > I re-read the motorized plan for West Run. Page 109 contains a nice > arial view of the plan to widen West Run, add a 3rd lane from Riddle > to Van Voorhis and a description turn lanes to be added at Van Voohis, > Riddle, Stewartstown and 119. It will be interesting to compare what > DOH now has in mind with that which is currently in the 2030 plan. > > Also, I see that item 22 on page 101 is a 3-lane corridor from the > Research Park to West Run. That's a pretty big bike path:) > > I highly recommend that anyone who worked on the BB Bike Route map > study the map, Figure 25 on page 98 of section 9 of the 2030 plan, > http://www.plantogether.org/plan.html . It verifies what we did but > might give us some other ideas. > > Frank > > On Jan 17, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Chet Parsons wrote: > > I can jump in here - thanks for the idea Don. > > I think Don is referring to the nonmotorized segment of the 2030 Plan. > If you go to that location on the MPO website you can look at Chapter > Nine, the Recommended Plan (http://www.plantogether.org/plan.html). > If you go to Page 112 you'll see the nonmotorized Plan. Most of the > items referenced are footnoted with a number in a circle - these are > highway projects that have a nonmotorized component. You can look > back at Table 29 on page 101 for a listing of all the highway projects > and their associated costs. Note item 22 there. > > Table 30 shows the nonmotorized projects - of note are item 8 for West > Run Road (note this plan was done before all the stuff got developed > on West Run between Stewartstown and 119. > > Chet > > On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> wrote: > > Don, > > What is the MPO bicycle route plan? Can you point me to it? I did a > cursory search of the MPO website and didn't find it. I did find a > "screening addendum" (attached) that contains a map showing a couple > options around Dug Hill Rd. Is that it? > > Frank > > On Jan 16, 2011, at 10:44 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > > Frank -- On the West Run related issues, I urge you to take a look at > the MPO bicycle route plan. There is quite a few recommendations in > that plan for establishing a "ring route" from the rail trail in > Sabraton to Easton Hill and then down West Run to the River. The > information does not address the width issues per se, but I think that > referencing the Plan in our discussions with the MPO and DOH is to our > advantage. > > Don > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:*bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org> > [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org>] *On Behalf Of *Gunnar Shogren > *Sent:* Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:47 PM > *To:* Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Bicycle Board > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> wrote: > > I think we have two concepts. One, is to modify West Run Road to > make it more bike friendly and Two is a segregated path. > > > > Modify West Run Rd. > > For many years before the District, I rode West Run Rd. several > times/week around 5 pm., always from east to west. See map at > http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3 It was fine except that occasionally, I'd > be head-on with some junior doctor zipping along in his BMW or S-2000 > and we'd both be eyeing the fence posts, mailboxes and culverts for > room to squeeze by. Improving sight-lines is imperative; widening > would be nice; shared lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane > signs, or at least share the road signs would help. Moving, leveling > and realigning the intersection with 119 is also imperative. > > > > I used to ride the old bike route over White Avenue to Dug Hill Rd, > Pierpont Rd., across 857, down Old Cheat Rd. to Easton then along 119 > to West Run as shown on the map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3. Except > for the little stretches of 857 and 119, there wasn't much traffic but > it's quite hilly and would probably discourage novices. However, once > West Run is improved, it would be a suitable extension of the bike > route with appropriate mapping to indicate the hills and to warn of > the high traffic zones on 857 and 119. > > > > Segregated Path > > The best segregated path option would be as I think Chet is > suggesting, basically between West Run Rd. and West Run creek. Heck, > let's propose to go all the way to the Mon River trail in the long run. > > > > Coming from the District out to Easton, you can cross Easton Hill Rd. > and continue out West Run Rd. where it dead-ends at I-68. Crossing > the intersection by Easton School will be a challenge. Before I-68, > West Run Rd. used to continue up the hill to Pierpont Rd. (Who hasn't > ridden through the West Run culverts under I-68? Perhaps you missed > the BB initiation ceremony;) > > > > Don Spencer has told me that there has been some discussion of > running a trail along the west side of I-68 over to Sabraton. We > should explore this. Then, we could connect with the Decker Creek > trail and have a bicycle beltway around the City:) My concern remains > that if we put all our energy into projects like this, it will > eventually become impossible to ride your bike from the trail to any > practical destination because we were diverted from reclaiming the > streets that were ours to being with. > > > > At Easton, going up Easton Hill and across the Mileground should be > an option that could be handled by a bicycle climbing lane. If they > can crane a shopping center and housing development on the side of > that hill and add a full-width travel lane and roundabouts to the > Mileground, they can add 8 feet to Easton Hill for a bicycle climbing > lane! I still occasionally ride up Easton Hill. It's not pleasant > and if you don't take the lane, you'll get squeezed into the guard > rail. It is nearly impossible to walk up or down there though because > there is absolutely no shoulder. > > Untrue! > We've seen our buddy NickH going up it a few times. Did not seem like > it would be a pleasant experience *at* *all*. But maybe Nick can > chime in here. > > > The hundreds of people living in that valley now would be stranded > and starve to death when the gasoline runs out. > > And this would be a bad thing? > > > > > Frank > > > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > > > >> Wider road and signage. > >> I've biked on it off and on throughout the years, problem is that it > >> just doesn't lead anywhere easily, there's a big hill off it as soon > >> as you go toward town, or even go away from town. > >> Sure not many folks use it now, but perhaps they would if even to go > >> from Apt complex to complex, to play XBox or Magic: The Gathering. > >> Widen that puppy and put some signs up. Nice wide shoulder just to > >> ease the minds of less experienced cyclists as well. > >> > >> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com > <mailto:chetparsons@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>> I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's > my two > >>> cents. > >>> The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in > combination of > >>> on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically > from the > >>> dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is right. > >>> You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and > the stuff > >>> up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you > get to > >>> Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to > whatever > >>> new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. > If you > >>> haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for about 4 > >>> months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with an > >>> additional access point by summer. > >>> Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is > to create > >>> a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill > as West > >>> Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex > and out to > >>> 119/857. > >>> Chet > >>> > >>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com > <mailto:rpostwvu@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is > twisty, > >>>> narrow and hilly. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs > widened > >>>> and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk > path. I > >>>> doubt many would walk however, since there's very little within ½ > mile. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> It's a no-man's land of bad planning and shouldn't have been Zoned > on w/o > >>>> correcting the road first, IMO. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org > <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org> > [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On > >>>> Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM > >>>> To: Bicycle Board > >>>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bicycle Board Members, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle > friendly? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you > posted. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Frank > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Begin forwarded message: > >>>> > >>>> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org <mailto:baustin@moncpc.org>> > >>>> > >>>> Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > >>>> > >>>> To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > <mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>> > >>>> > >>>> Subject: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> Frank, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work > with you > >>>> and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would > appreciate > >>>> discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. > Also, they > >>>> let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that > they will > >>>> be replacing. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bill Austin, AICP > >>>> > >>>> Executive Director > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >>>> > >>>> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown, WVA 26505 > >>>> > >>>> 304-291-9571 > >>>> > >>>> 304-692-7225 Mobile > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> "Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start > today > >>>> and make a new ending."-Maria Robinson > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Bikeboard mailing list > >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/> > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3375 - Release Date: 01/12/11 > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3386 - Release Date: 01/17/11 > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Parking Committee Meeting
by Chip Wamsley 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:17:26 -0500 All, Here are some points for discussion, along with some locker comparisons--I'll have copies, so no need to print. Attachments in non docx below. Chip >I suppose you're talking about the 8:30 am meeting tomorrow, Wednesday at Zen Clay. > >I plan on being there after I shovel my and my neighbor's sidewalks. > >Zen Clay's great coffee should taste especially good then! They usually have those fresh-out-of-the-oven muffins that early as well. > >Ah, what's the agenda again? > >Frank > >On Jan 11, 2011, at 9:01 PM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > >> Speak up now or forever hold your peace, >> >> On whether or not you think the meeting should go on, or enough of you >> won't be able to make it, in which case we'll postpone it. >> >> As of now, it is on, but Alice can't make it. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: phone book community pages
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

Wonderful! Thanks to Aira, Chip, gunnar and Ryan for making this happen! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: January 17, 2011 7:47:11 PM EST > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: phone book community pages > Reply-To: <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > > Frank, > > FYI, the new phone books are out. See attached photo. > > Chip > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

Don, What is the MPO bicycle route plan? Can you point me to it? I did a cursory search of the MPO website and didn't find it. I did find a "screening addendum" (attached) that contains a map showing a couple options around Dug Hill Rd. Is that it? Frank On Jan 16, 2011, at 10:44 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > Frank – On the West Run related issues, I urge you to take a look at the MPO bicycle route plan. There is quite a few recommendations in that plan for establishing a “ring route” from the rail trail in Sabraton to Easton Hill and then down West Run to the River. The information does not address the width issues per se, but I think that referencing the Plan in our discussions with the MPO and DOH is to our advantage. > > Don > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Gunnar Shogren > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:47 PM > To: Frank Gmeindl > Cc: Bicycle Board > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl > <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > I think we have two concepts. One, is to modify West Run Road to make it more bike friendly and Two is a segregated path. > > > > Modify West Run Rd. > > For many years before the District, I rode West Run Rd. several times/week around 5 pm., always from east to west. See map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3 It was fine except that occasionally, I'd be head-on with some junior doctor zipping along in his BMW or S-2000 and we'd both be eyeing the fence posts, mailboxes and culverts for room to squeeze by. Improving sight-lines is imperative; widening would be nice; shared lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, or at least share the road signs would help. Moving, leveling and realigning the intersection with 119 is also imperative. > > > > I used to ride the old bike route over White Avenue to Dug Hill Rd, Pierpont Rd., across 857, down Old Cheat Rd. to Easton then along 119 to West Run as shown on the map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3. Except for the little stretches of 857 and 119, there wasn't much traffic but it's quite hilly and would probably discourage novices. However, once West Run is improved, it would be a suitable extension of the bike route with appropriate mapping to indicate the hills and to warn of the high traffic zones on 857 and 119. > > > > Segregated Path > > The best segregated path option would be as I think Chet is suggesting, basically between West Run Rd. and West Run creek. Heck, let's propose to go all the way to the Mon River trail in the long run. > > > > Coming from the District out to Easton, you can cross Easton Hill Rd. and continue out West Run Rd. where it dead-ends at I-68. Crossing the intersection by Easton School will be a challenge. Before I-68, West Run Rd. used to continue up the hill to Pierpont Rd. (Who hasn't ridden through the West Run culverts under I-68? Perhaps you missed the BB initiation ceremony;) > > > > Don Spencer has told me that there has been some discussion of running a trail along the west side of I-68 over to Sabraton. We should explore this. Then, we could connect with the Decker Creek trail and have a bicycle beltway around the City:) My concern remains that if we put all our energy into projects like this, it will eventually become impossible to ride your bike from the trail to any practical destination because we were diverted from reclaiming the streets that were ours to being with. > > > > At Easton, going up Easton Hill and across the Mileground should be an option that could be handled by a bicycle climbing lane. If they can crane a shopping center and housing development on the side of that hill and add a full-width travel lane and roundabouts to the Mileground, they can add 8 feet to Easton Hill for a bicycle climbing lane! I still occasionally ride up Easton Hill. It's not pleasant and if you don't take the lane, you'll get squeezed into the guard rail. It is nearly impossible to walk up or down there though because there is absolutely no shoulder. > > Untrue! > We've seen our buddy NickH going up it a few times. Did not seem like > it would be a pleasant experience *at* *all*. But maybe Nick can > chime in here. > > > The hundreds of people living in that valley now would be stranded and starve to death when the gasoline runs out. > > And this would be a bad thing? > > > > > Frank > > > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > > > >> Wider road and signage. > >> I've biked on it off and on throughout the years, problem is that it > >> just doesn't lead anywhere easily, there's a big hill off it as soon > >> as you go toward town, or even go away from town. > >> Sure not many folks use it now, but perhaps they would if even to go > >> from Apt complex to complex, to play XBox or Magic: The Gathering. > >> Widen that puppy and put some signs up. Nice wide shoulder just to > >> ease the minds of less experienced cyclists as well. > >> > >> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's my two > >>> cents. > >>> The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in combination of > >>> on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically from the > >>> dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is right. > >>> You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and the stuff > >>> up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you get to > >>> Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to whatever > >>> new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. If you > >>> haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for about 4 > >>> months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with an > >>> additional access point by summer. > >>> Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is to create > >>> a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill as West > >>> Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex and out to > >>> 119/857. > >>> Chet > >>> > >>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is twisty, > >>>> narrow and hilly. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs widened > >>>> and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk path. I > >>>> doubt many would walk however, since there’s very little within ½ mile. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> It’s a no-man’s land of bad planning and shouldn’t have been Zoned on w/o > >>>> correcting the road first, IMO. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On > >>>> Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM > >>>> To: Bicycle Board > >>>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bicycle Board Members, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle friendly? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you posted. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Frank > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Begin forwarded message: > >>>> > >>>> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > >>>> > >>>> Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > >>>> > >>>> To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > >>>> > >>>> Subject: Work on West Run > >>>> > >>>> Frank, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work with you > >>>> and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would appreciate > >>>> discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. Also, they > >>>> let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that they will > >>>> be replacing. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Bill Austin, AICP > >>>> > >>>> Executive Director > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >>>> > >>>> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > >>>> > >>>> Morgantown, WVA 26505 > >>>> > >>>> 304-291-9571 > >>>> > >>>> 304-692-7225 Mobile > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> “Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start today > >>>> and make a new ending.”-Maria Robinson > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Bikeboard mailing list > >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3375 - Release Date: 01/12/11 >

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Fwd: Fwd: Work on West Run
by Chet Parsons 16 Jan '11

16 Jan '11

Whoops - didn't hit reply all. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> I was thinking more direct connection via the research park. We tried to get them to agree to continue a road over the back of the hill down the natural gulley from the book depository area through the floodplain (cornfield) and meet up with West Run around the point where the farm entrance hits West Run. Try this link http://bit.ly/e9pmVu As far as Maple Drive, it will at a minimum be reconfigured so that it will close to through traffic. The plan I have seen thus far is for a new connection from Don Nehlen Drive to come directly across 705/Chestnut Ridge and go back over the hill for a dedicated entrance to Mon General. That is why the trailer park and other properties in that area have been purchased. Alpha Associates is the lead on this one along with Mon General. Chet On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > I don't know what route you're proposing. On the bike route map that I > sent on Jan. 7, Subject: Bike Route Map, you'll see that the route connects > the old poultry farm and research park area to West Run via Maple Dr., > Heritage Pt., J.D. Anderson Dr., Pineview Dr., Riddle St., Charles St., > Perry Ave., Hickory St., Winona Av., Bishop Dr. and Riddle St.. It is > really rather pleasant with one big hill. > > I understand that plans may be afoot that would wipe out Maple Dr. Does > anybody know what they are? > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Chip Wamsley wrote: > > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > > From: Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> > > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:00:21 -0500 > > > > Going across the old poultry farm by the research park is a great idea as > many of those people working there might be great end users. > > > > > > > >> Jim Rye rides Easton Hill all the time. Again NOT A FUN LOOKING RIDE. > >> > >> I still don't see why we can't work with WVU to get access across the > old > >> poultry farm and come down on the back side of the research park to West > >> Run. Connect right into Suncrest Town Center and the couple of housing > >> complexes as well as Stewart St etc downtown. I guess maybe this hasn't > >> been discussed since before Hugh came on board. Maybe worth revisiting > - > >> last time I talked it up it was shot down by Russ Lorince with the > research > >> corporation. > >> > >> Chet > >> > >> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl > >>> <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > >>>> I think we have two concepts. One, is to modify West Run Road to make > it > >>> more bike friendly and Two is a segregated path. > >>>> > >>>> Modify West Run Rd. > >>>> For many years before the District, I rode West Run Rd. several > >>> times/week around 5 pm., always from east to west. See map at > >>> http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3 It was fine except that occasionally, I'd > be > >>> head-on with some junior doctor zipping along in his BMW or S-2000 and > we'd > >>> both be eyeing the fence posts, mailboxes and culverts for room to > squeeze > >>> by. Improving sight-lines is imperative; widening would be nice; > shared > >>> lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, or at least share > the > >>> road signs would help. Moving, leveling and realigning the > intersection > >>> with 119 is also imperative. > >>>> > >>>> I used to ride the old bike route over White Avenue to Dug Hill Rd, > >>> Pierpont Rd., across 857, down Old Cheat Rd. to Easton then along 119 > to > >>> West Run as shown on the map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3. Except > for > >>> the little stretches of 857 and 119, there wasn't much traffic but it's > >>> quite hilly and would probably discourage novices. However, once West > Run > >>> is improved, it would be a suitable extension of the bike route with > >>> appropriate mapping to indicate the hills and to warn of the high > traffic > >>> zones on 857 and 119. > >>>> > >>>> Segregated Path > >>>> The best segregated path option would be as I think Chet is > suggesting, > >>> basically between West Run Rd. and West Run creek. Heck, let's propose > to > >>> go all the way to the Mon River trail in the long run. > >>>> > >>>> Coming from the District out to Easton, you can cross Easton Hill Rd. > and > >>> continue out West Run Rd. where it dead-ends at I-68. Crossing the > >>> intersection by Easton School will be a challenge. Before I-68, West > Run > >>> Rd. used to continue up the hill to Pierpont Rd. (Who hasn't ridden > through > >>> the West Run culverts under I-68? Perhaps you missed the BB initiation > >>> ceremony;) > >>>> > >>>> Don Spencer has told me that there has been some discussion of running > a > >>> trail along the west side of I-68 over to Sabraton. We should explore > this. > >>> Then, we could connect with the Decker Creek trail and have a bicycle > >>> beltway around the City:) My concern remains that if we put all our > energy > >>> into projects like this, it will eventually become impossible to ride > your > >>> bike from the trail to any practical destination because we were > diverted > >>> from reclaiming the streets that were ours to being with. > >>>> > >>>> At Easton, going up Easton Hill and across the Mileground should be an > >>> option that could be handled by a bicycle climbing lane. If they can > crane > >>> a shopping center and housing development on the side of that hill and > add a > >>> full-width travel lane and roundabouts to the Mileground, they can add > 8 > >>> feet to Easton Hill for a bicycle climbing lane! I still occasionally > ride > >>> up Easton Hill. It's not pleasant and if you don't take the lane, > you'll > >>> get squeezed into the guard rail. It is nearly impossible to walk up > or > >>> down there though because there is absolutely no shoulder. > >>> > >>> Untrue! > >>> We've seen our buddy NickH going up it a few times. Did not seem like > >>> it would be a pleasant experience *at* *all*. But maybe Nick can > >>> chime in here. > >>> > >>>> The hundreds of people living in that valley now would be stranded and > >>> starve to death when the gasoline runs out. > >>> > >>> And this would be a bad thing? > >>> > >>>> > >>>> Frank > >>>> > >>>> On Jan 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Wider road and signage. > >>>>> I've biked on it off and on throughout the years, problem is that it > >>>>> just doesn't lead anywhere easily, there's a big hill off it as soon > >>>>> as you go toward town, or even go away from town. > >>>>> Sure not many folks use it now, but perhaps they would if even to go > >>>>> from Apt complex to complex, to play XBox or Magic: The Gathering. > >>>>> Widen that puppy and put some signs up. Nice wide shoulder just to > >>>>> ease the minds of less experienced cyclists as well. > >>>>> > >>>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com > > > >>> wrote: > >>>>>> I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's > my > >>> two > >>>>>> cents. > >>>>>> The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in > combination > >>> of > >>>>>> on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically > >>> from the > >>>>>> dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is > right. > >>>>>> You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and > the > >>> stuff > >>>>>> up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you > get > >>> to > >>>>>> Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to > >>> whatever > >>>>>> new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. If > >>> you > >>>>>> haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for > about 4 > >>>>>> months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with > an > >>>>>> additional access point by summer. > >>>>>> Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is > to > >>> create > >>>>>> a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill as > >>> West > >>>>>> Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex and > >>> out to > >>>>>> 119/857. > >>>>>> Chet > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is > >>> twisty, > >>>>>>> narrow and hilly. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs > >>> widened > >>>>>>> and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk > >>> path. I > >>>>>>> doubt many would walk however, since there’s very little within ½ > >>> mile. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> It’s a no-man’s land of bad planning and shouldn’t have been Zoned > on > >>> w/o > >>>>>>> correcting the road first, IMO. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto: > bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] > >>> On > >>>>>>> Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM > >>>>>>> To: Bicycle Board > >>>>>>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Bicycle Board Members, > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle > >>> friendly? > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you > >>> posted. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Frank > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Begin forwarded message: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Subject: Work on West Run > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Frank, > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work with > >>> you > >>>>>>> and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would > >>> appreciate > >>>>>>> discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. > >>> Also, they > >>>>>>> let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that > they > >>> will > >>>>>>> be replacing. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Thanks, > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Bill Austin, AICP > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Executive Director > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Morgantown, WVA 26505 > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> 304-291-9571 > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> 304-692-7225 Mobile > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> “Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start > >>> today > >>>>>>> and make a new ending.”-Maria Robinson > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list > >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Bikeboard mailing list > > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

I don't know what route you're proposing. On the bike route map that I sent on Jan. 7, Subject: Bike Route Map, you'll see that the route connects the old poultry farm and research park area to West Run via Maple Dr., Heritage Pt., J.D. Anderson Dr., Pineview Dr., Riddle St., Charles St., Perry Ave., Hickory St., Winona Av., Bishop Dr. and Riddle St.. It is really rather pleasant with one big hill. I understand that plans may be afoot that would wipe out Maple Dr. Does anybody know what they are? On Jan 13, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Chip Wamsley wrote: > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:00:21 -0500 > > Going across the old poultry farm by the research park is a great idea as many of those people working there might be great end users. > > > >> Jim Rye rides Easton Hill all the time. Again NOT A FUN LOOKING RIDE. >> >> I still don't see why we can't work with WVU to get access across the old >> poultry farm and come down on the back side of the research park to West >> Run. Connect right into Suncrest Town Center and the couple of housing >> complexes as well as Stewart St etc downtown. I guess maybe this hasn't >> been discussed since before Hugh came on board. Maybe worth revisiting - >> last time I talked it up it was shot down by Russ Lorince with the research >> corporation. >> >> Chet >> >> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl >>> <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>> I think we have two concepts. One, is to modify West Run Road to make it >>> more bike friendly and Two is a segregated path. >>>> >>>> Modify West Run Rd. >>>> For many years before the District, I rode West Run Rd. several >>> times/week around 5 pm., always from east to west. See map at >>> http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3 It was fine except that occasionally, I'd be >>> head-on with some junior doctor zipping along in his BMW or S-2000 and we'd >>> both be eyeing the fence posts, mailboxes and culverts for room to squeeze >>> by. Improving sight-lines is imperative; widening would be nice; shared >>> lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, or at least share the >>> road signs would help. Moving, leveling and realigning the intersection >>> with 119 is also imperative. >>>> >>>> I used to ride the old bike route over White Avenue to Dug Hill Rd, >>> Pierpont Rd., across 857, down Old Cheat Rd. to Easton then along 119 to >>> West Run as shown on the map at http://tinyurl.com/46ofgs3. Except for >>> the little stretches of 857 and 119, there wasn't much traffic but it's >>> quite hilly and would probably discourage novices. However, once West Run >>> is improved, it would be a suitable extension of the bike route with >>> appropriate mapping to indicate the hills and to warn of the high traffic >>> zones on 857 and 119. >>>> >>>> Segregated Path >>>> The best segregated path option would be as I think Chet is suggesting, >>> basically between West Run Rd. and West Run creek. Heck, let's propose to >>> go all the way to the Mon River trail in the long run. >>>> >>>> Coming from the District out to Easton, you can cross Easton Hill Rd. and >>> continue out West Run Rd. where it dead-ends at I-68. Crossing the >>> intersection by Easton School will be a challenge. Before I-68, West Run >>> Rd. used to continue up the hill to Pierpont Rd. (Who hasn't ridden through >>> the West Run culverts under I-68? Perhaps you missed the BB initiation >>> ceremony;) >>>> >>>> Don Spencer has told me that there has been some discussion of running a >>> trail along the west side of I-68 over to Sabraton. We should explore this. >>> Then, we could connect with the Decker Creek trail and have a bicycle >>> beltway around the City:) My concern remains that if we put all our energy >>> into projects like this, it will eventually become impossible to ride your >>> bike from the trail to any practical destination because we were diverted >>> from reclaiming the streets that were ours to being with. >>>> >>>> At Easton, going up Easton Hill and across the Mileground should be an >>> option that could be handled by a bicycle climbing lane. If they can crane >>> a shopping center and housing development on the side of that hill and add a >>> full-width travel lane and roundabouts to the Mileground, they can add 8 >>> feet to Easton Hill for a bicycle climbing lane! I still occasionally ride >>> up Easton Hill. It's not pleasant and if you don't take the lane, you'll >>> get squeezed into the guard rail. It is nearly impossible to walk up or >>> down there though because there is absolutely no shoulder. >>> >>> Untrue! >>> We've seen our buddy NickH going up it a few times. Did not seem like >>> it would be a pleasant experience *at* *all*. But maybe Nick can >>> chime in here. >>> >>>> The hundreds of people living in that valley now would be stranded and >>> starve to death when the gasoline runs out. >>> >>> And this would be a bad thing? >>> >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> On Jan 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wider road and signage. >>>>> I've biked on it off and on throughout the years, problem is that it >>>>> just doesn't lead anywhere easily, there's a big hill off it as soon >>>>> as you go toward town, or even go away from town. >>>>> Sure not many folks use it now, but perhaps they would if even to go >>>>> from Apt complex to complex, to play XBox or Magic: The Gathering. >>>>> Widen that puppy and put some signs up. Nice wide shoulder just to >>>>> ease the minds of less experienced cyclists as well. >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>>>>> I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's my >>> two >>>>>> cents. >>>>>> The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in combination >>> of >>>>>> on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically >>> from the >>>>>> dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is right. >>>>>> You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and the >>> stuff >>>>>> up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you get >>> to >>>>>> Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to >>> whatever >>>>>> new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. If >>> you >>>>>> haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for about 4 >>>>>> months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with an >>>>>> additional access point by summer. >>>>>> Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is to >>> create >>>>>> a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill as >>> West >>>>>> Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex and >>> out to >>>>>> 119/857. >>>>>> Chet >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is >>> twisty, >>>>>>> narrow and hilly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs >>> widened >>>>>>> and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk >>> path. I >>>>>>> doubt many would walk however, since there’s very little within ½ >>> mile. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It’s a no-man’s land of bad planning and shouldn’t have been Zoned on >>> w/o >>>>>>> correcting the road first, IMO. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] >>> On >>>>>>> Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM >>>>>>> To: Bicycle Board >>>>>>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle >>> friendly? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you >>> posted. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Frank >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Subject: Work on West Run >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Frank, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work with >>> you >>>>>>> and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would >>> appreciate >>>>>>> discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. >>> Also, they >>>>>>> let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that they >>> will >>>>>>> be replacing. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bill Austin, AICP >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Executive Director >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Morgantown Monongalia MPO >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Morgantown, WVA 26505 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 304-291-9571 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 304-692-7225 Mobile >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> “Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start >>> today >>>>>>> and make a new ending.”-Maria Robinson >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bicycling Education Grant Proposal
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Jeff, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board's proposal for the follow-on Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program grant. The attached folder includes the proposal, a report of accomplishments over the first year of the current grant and a detailed cost estimate worksheet for the proposed follow-on. We provide the detailed cost estimate worksheet for your information. The cost portion of the proposal contains a summary cost for each of the proposed 14 tasks. We did not include the detailed cost estimate in the proposal because it may contain more detail than the WVDOT wants. Please let me know if this satisfies your needs for submission to the WVDOT. 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: Work on West Run
by Chet Parsons 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

I think Bill Austin already has this stuff in his head, but here's my two cents. The section from Van Voorhis to Stewartstown can be used in combination of on-street markings and using the floodplain owned by WVU (basically from the dairy farm to Pineview). Once you get to Stewartstown, Ryan is right. You'll need to cut down behind Copper Beech and up between it and the stuff up on the backside of the Mileground. Follow that route until you get to Easton School, which will be closed soon anyway. Then tie in to whatever new development is getting ready to go in along 857 out to I-68. If you haven't noticed, the DOH has been clearing and widening 857 for about 4 months now and my bet is that there will be a new development with an additional access point by summer. Another option, but will probably be a more expensive easement, is to create a couple switchbacks up the farm on the opposite side of the hill as West Run Apartments and then run a path through the apartment complex and out to 119/857. Chet On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > West Run, from Stewartstown to 119 (where all the houses are), is twisty, > narrow and hilly. > > > > Given those conditions, it can never be bike friendly. Road needs widened > and/or straightened significantly. Or create a separate bike/walk path. I > doubt many would walk however, since there’s very little within ½ mile. > > > > It’s a no-man’s land of bad planning and shouldn’t have been Zoned on w/o > correcting the road first, IMO. > > > > *From:* bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] *On > Behalf Of *Frank Gmeindl > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:36 AM > *To:* Bicycle Board > *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: Work on West Run > > > > Bicycle Board Members, > > > > Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle friendly? > > > > I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you posted. > > > > Frank > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > *From: *"Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > > *Date: *January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > > *To: *"'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > > *Subject: Work on West Run* > > > > Frank, > > > > DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work with you and > the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would appreciate > discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. Also, they > let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that they will > be replacing. > > > > Thanks, > > > > *Bill Austin, AICP* > > *Executive Director* > > *Morgantown Monongalia MPO* > > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > > 304-291-9571 > > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > “Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start today > and make a new ending.”-Maria Robinson > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Parking Committee Members, As we discussed at this morning's meeting, we are going to do a survey to determine who would use bike lockers, how much they would be willing to pay and where we should put them. If you have additional ideas on what we should try to learn with the survey or how we should construct the survey, please reply-all with them. Thanks to all of you that turned out in these challenging conditions! Frank

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Venue change
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

Zen Clay doesn't open til 10. Parking meeting moved to McDonalds.

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Fwd: Work on West Run
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, Heads up. What are your ideas for making West Run more bicycle friendly? I don't know what DOH is planning for West Run yet. I'll keep you posted. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > Date: January 11, 2011 4:30:44 PM EST > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Work on West Run > > Frank, > > DOH has a project to improve West Run. They would like to work with you and the Board on the proper way to accommodate cyclists. I would appreciate discussing the matter with you prior to the CAC Meeting Thursday. Also, they let me know they identified five grates along Mon Boulevard that they will be replacing. > > Thanks, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > “Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”-Maria Robinson > >

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Parking Committee Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Speak up now or forever hold your peace, On whether or not you think the meeting should go on, or enough of you won't be able to make it, in which case we'll postpone it. As of now, it is on, but Alice can't make it.

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Education grant
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Chip, gunnar, Nick, The grant proposal is due to Jeff Mikorski COB this Thursday. The City received the invitation to propose on December 20. Jeff must submit the proposal no later than Saturday. I was expecting to have more time to make the proposal. I had planned that we would develop it as a team. Now, with so little time, i plan to write a draft and run it by you for changes and comments. I hope to have something for you by tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon. I plan to start with our last proposal; update it with info that we developed for the Intent-to-Propose; flesh out the descriptions of what we propose to do and include the report of FY2010 accomplishments. If you have any better ideas, please let me know ASAP. Frank

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January BB Minutes in doc
by Elizabeth Shogren 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

For those of you that prefer .doc Betsy Shogren

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Jan 18 meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Terrence, Thank you and Carol for arranging for you, me, Jeff and Damien to meet Tuesday, January 18 at 3:30 pm. I'm wondering if we could reserve a few minutes near the end of the meeting to schedule similar meetings with other key officials such as the Chief of Police. The Bicycle Board is grateful for your participation in our monthly meeting last week. I feel we're off to an exciting and productive start together. I was particularly impressed that Las Cruces is a League of American Bicyclists Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. I look forward to your insights to help Morgantown win the award as well. As you know, the Award criteria are divided into 6 areas: Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. Our 2007 application is available on the City's website at Bicycle Application for the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Award . Attached is the feedback that we received. As I mentioned, we've addressed most of the feedback that we received and we're almost ready to submit another application. However, the Enforcement recommendations remain to be addressed. Perhaps our next meeting could be with the Chief of Police once a permanent replacement for Chief Scott is in place. Other officials that are key stakeholders in our comprehensive bicycle plan would be the Parking Authority and BOPARC. 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: January Bicycle Board Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Attached, please find the January BB minutes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Throw up your hands and let's all just move.
by director 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Gunnar, I've been thinking about it since I heard about the place a few years ago. I'd rather make it happen here though. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:55:33 -0500 >http://www.bicyclecitysc.com/ > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Throw up your hands and let's all just move.
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

http://www.bicyclecitysc.com/

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Fwd: Bike Route Map (2010-12-31 markup)
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a PDF of the bike route map that I displayed on the wall at last night's meeting. Please let me know if you see any errors or any opportunities for improvement. Derek is proceeding to finalize this. As I said last night, the numbers, e.g. 12.2 mark points that we had formerly planned to put shared lane markings or Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs before we had defined bike routes. These points will not be on the final map. On the other hand, the final map will include the points of interest that we have already developed. For Alice and anyone else that needs a paper copy, I'm proceeding to get copies printed. I'll let you know when I have them. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com> > Date: January 7, 2011 11:33:45 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bike Route Map (2010-12-31 markup) > > > Frank, > Here is the 12-31-10 map I created, and we added the markups on 12-31-10 as well. > Thanks, > ~Derek > > “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: City of Charleston ped/bike plans
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, attached is a resolution passed by Charleston City Council to create 100 miles of marked biking, jogging and hiking trails and to be recognized as one of the healthiest Cities in the US. Also attached is a plan for accomplishing that. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com> > Date: January 7, 2011 1:19:39 PM EST > To: Kimberly Jo Coram <kimberlyjocoram(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Nick Hein <director(a)POSITIVESPIN.ORG> > Subject: City of Charleston ped/bike plans > > Friends, > A little update on what Charleston is doing that I am proud to report. The mayor introduced the resolution and city council passed it unanimously this past Monday. There are two council subcommittees that are tasked with the plans and goals to implement the resolution. > > Things have been moving toward this the past few years, but this has certainly upped it to a new level. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703 > > "New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can't be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it's not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along!" (Arthur C. Clarke's dictum on intellectual progress) > > This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

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Portaland Bike Boulevards and Greenways
by director 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Came across this in treehugger today. Watch the video, it's great. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/bike-only-boulevards.php Best wishes for a new year. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bicycle Board Agenda for Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda for our Thursday January 5 meeting. Also attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Happy New Year! Frank

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Report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached please find a BB report to the Traffic Commission for the TC meeting next Wednesday. I already sent it to the TC secretary since it was due yesterday. If you see any omissions or changes that need to be made, please let me know ASAP. If I can't make them in the report that gets distributed to the TC, at least I can make the corrections when I speak to the report at the meeting. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Another good Treehugger bike article
by director 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/why-not-aim-for-zero-deaths.php -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Mon Blvd Bike Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a letter from WVDOT Secretary Paul Maddox to WVU VP Administration & Finance Narvel Weese saying WVDOT thinks the bike lane is a good idea and agreeing with WVU's proposal to close the Bike Lane during events but asking for WVU to provide a traffic operations plan. Frank

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For your Christmas reading enjoyment
by director 25 Dec '10

25 Dec '10

Good morning, Saw these great articles on Treehugger this morning, didn't want them to get lost in the Christmas Day rush. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/new-study-shows-walkable-neighborho… http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/st-paul-schools-school-district-goe… Happy Holidays everyone. Hope you get a good Christmas day ride in the sparkling new snow. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Comprehensive Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Bicycle Board Members, Merry Christmas! Attached is a draft Morgantown comprehensive bicycle plan. I hope you'll find some time over the next two weeks to read it. We've been making respectable progress doing most of the work ourselves but to keep from getting burned out and to get more support from the "powers-that-be" as well as to get others involved, we need a plan. I would like to have the plan ready to roll out to the Traffic Commission and City Council by February. I'd appreciate your comments and changes. My problem is how to keep us together headed in the same direction. If anybody knows how we can share the document, check it out and in and track changes without everybody having to get a degree in computer science, please let us know. In the meantime, please use Track Changes to put in your changes and comments and then save the file and return it to me. Or, just send me your suggestions in an e-mail message. I'll try to gather and keep all the changes and comments in one master file. Beyond just critiquing the attached document, we'll need to do some significant work to flesh out the initiatives in the plan. I think we will need a team that can work together on that. At the upcoming January 6 BB meeting, I'll ask to form a planning team. Reading the plan may help you decide to get involved. Happy New Year! Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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OneStreet
by director 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Good morning, For those who aren't familiar with OneStreet I've included their website link here. http://onestreet.org/ Sue Knaupf, it's founding director is the past president of the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Both of these organizations share our passion for livable cities and effective advocacy for bicycling, with good resources and encouragement. Check out Sue's college-level class on bike advocacy in their current newsletter. http://onestreet.org/news-stories/163-november-december-2010-e-newsletter Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Promoting bike safety fearlessly
by director 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Good morning, Thought I'd share this TEDx video that was sent to me through OneStreet, a sustainable transportation advocacy. Special thanks to to my (and my brother's) friend Sue Knaupf, director. Good, persuasive and well-researched arguments and sound-bites. Happy Holidays everyone, Nick http://video.tedxcopenhagen.dk/video/911034/mikael-colville-andersen -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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sorry, I forgot the link. TWICE!!. Happy Holidays. Trick bike video, will go viral
by John Lozier 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

not just amazing trick cycling but awesome scenery, photography, music... Don't start watching it unless you have 7 minutes to watch it all... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw&feature=player_embedded John John Lozier Morgantown, WV www.harpingforharmony.org _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Trick bike video, will go viral
by John Lozier 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

not just amazing trick cycling but awesome scenery, photography, music... Don't start watching it unless you have 7 minutes to watch it all... John John Lozier Morgantown, WV www.harpingforharmony.org _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Trick bike video, will go viral
by John Lozier 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

not just amazing trick cycling but awesome scenery, photography, music... Don't start watching it unless you have 7 minutes to watch it all... John John Lozier Morgantown, WV www.harpingforharmony.org

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Re: [Bikeboard] Invitation
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Mr. Moore, Thanks for the prompt and positive response! I will copy you on the agenda that I will issue next week. Happy Holidays to you as well! Frank On Dec 21, 2010, at 5:21 PM, tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org wrote: > Mr. Gmeindl: > > Happy to participate. As such, by way of this message, I am asking Executive Assistant Carol Allen to schedule as noted. Meanwhile, Happy Holidays. Thanks. > > Terrence Moore, ICMA-CM > City Manager > Morgantown, West Virginia > > Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone > > -----Original Message----- > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:50:13 > To: <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Morgantown Bike Board<bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Invitation > > Dear Mr. Moore, > > Welcome to Morgantown and congratulations on your new job! > > As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I would like to invite you to join us at our regular monthly meeting Thursday, January 6, 2011 to get acquainted. We meet 6:30 – 8:30 pm the first Thursday of every month. Please let me know if you will attend and your preferred time and duration so I can put your visit on the agenda. > > The Bicycle Board has 17 members and we advise the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Our vision is that Morgantown residents can bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. We would like to introduce ourselves to you and if you are comfortable doing so, we would like you to tell us how you see bicycling developing in Morgantown. > > Attached, please find the procedural guidelines that define the Bicycle Board and a report of some 2010 accomplishments led by the Bicycle Board. > > Looking forward to working with you, > > > 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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Invitation
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Dear Mr. Moore, Welcome to Morgantown and congratulations on your new job! As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I would like to invite you to join us at our regular monthly meeting Thursday, January 6, 2011 to get acquainted. We meet 6:30 – 8:30 pm the first Thursday of every month. Please let me know if you will attend and your preferred time and duration so I can put your visit on the agenda. The Bicycle Board has 17 members and we advise the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Our vision is that Morgantown residents can bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. We would like to introduce ourselves to you and if you are comfortable doing so, we would like you to tell us how you see bicycling developing in Morgantown. Attached, please find the procedural guidelines that define the Bicycle Board and a report of some 2010 accomplishments led by the Bicycle Board. Looking forward to working with you, 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] Unnecessary Road Hazards-Drainage Grates
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Dec '10

09 Dec '10

Scott, The article "MUB work to delay traffic" on page 7-A of today's Dominion Post prompted me to write this message. I realize that you're just replacing water lines on Beechurst but I would like you to consider taking this opportunity to begin replacing the in-line drainage grates that run up Beechurst, beginning with the two in front of the new WVU gateway before some cyclist breaks his or her neck. (See attached photos.) 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 Aug 23, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Scott Copen wrote: > Dear Mr. Gmeindl: > > I apologize for the lateness of this reply. The extraordinary workload related to our current capital improvements has unfortunately slowed our responses to such correspondence. And as you previously surmised, the June/July rains (and the subsequent flooding investigations prompted by them) have further compounded this. > > MUB is very sensitive to the need to properly orient storm inlet grating for improved protection of bicyclists. Please be assured that we have trained our maintenance and construction staffs to be aware of the need for proper orientation, and that any inlet installed or re-installed (through reconstructive maintenance activity) within our service area is now designed and specified to be oriented perpendicular to the traffic direction. > > Unfortunately, most of the existing facilities are actually cast into the surrounding roadway materials. For this reason, they may not be simply rotated and re-set, but instead must be excavated and re-cast, with corresponding repair to the surrounding pavement. This significantly increases the difficulty and expense of re-orientation, and thus, is the reason that we have not already preemptively re-oriented all such faculties in our service area. > > Please note that many of the roadways (and the related stormwater facilities) in the Morgantown area are not under our control. The specific areas cited in your correspondence are good examples. Patteson Drive and Monongahela Blvd are owned / maintained by WVDOT, while Evansdale Dr (from CAC to Towers) is owned/maintained by WVU. We have good working relationships with both entities, and will be pleased to forward your comments along with our own request that such improvements be made. > > We share your concern, and within the constraints described above, are working continuously to improve these conditions. If you find any other specific areas within our service area that appear to be capable of re-orientation without excavation, please let us know and we will be happy to do so promptly. > > Thanks for your concern and input. > > Scott Copen, P.E. > Senior Engineer > Morgantown Utility Board > 278 Greenbag Road > Morgantown, WV 26507 > Phone: 304-292-8443 > Fax: 304-292-1526 > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:59 PM > To: Scott Copen > Cc: Tim Ball; Damien Davis; Ryan Post > Subject: Fwd: Unnecessary Road Hazards-Drainage Grates > > Scott, > > I'm sure you get floods of e-mail as well as floods of rainwater and sewage to deal with so I can understand not hearing for you for a while after I sent you the message below. Eventually, some cyclist is going to sustain a lot more damage than shown in the photos that I sent you with the message below. I'd like to at least know that there's a plan to replace those in-line grates. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703<image001.jpg><image002.jpg> > 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 27, 2010 4:50:34 PM EDT > To: scopen(a)mub.org > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Unnecessary Road Hazards-Drainage Grates > > Scott, > > Could you advise me on how to get Morgantown area in-line storm grates corrected so that bicycle tires don't fall into them? Below is a letter that I received from a cyclist. It includes some gruesome photos of a cyclist that rode into one of these grates and landed on his face and shoulder. His injuries could have been much worse, even fatal. > > 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: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 26, 2010 8:47:03 PM EDT > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Gunnar Shogren'" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Unnecessary Road Hazards-Drainage Grates > > How do you feel about this email? Also, who should I send it to? > > > I would like to point out a hazard and liability that unnecessarily exists on the roads, only because maintenance workers are unaware. > > There are older style square drainage grates on many shoulders of the roads which have been installed with the grooves running parallel to traffic. These grooves pose a serious hazard to bicycle tires which can slip into them causing the rider to be flipped with accelerated speed into the ground* most likely causing injury to the rider, as well as the bike. In addition, the sudden stop poses an issue to following cars who may then have to avoid whatever pile of man in machine is now laying in the roadway. > > This occurred today, in on Mon Blvd in front of the coliseum by an experienced cyclist who did not see the grate as it was covered with debris. Image1 shows how the hazard exists, and Image2 shows the injuries sustained. These injuries were quite minor as he knew how to position his body to minimize impact on his face. The bicycle also received damage, exceeding $200. > > The simple fix is to rotate the grates so the grooves are perpendicular to travel direction. > > After the incident, I noticed every grate along Evansdale Drive from the CAC to Towers was hazardously installed. > > Ryan Post > > *If you consider the physics of it, a bike traveling at 15mph (which is actually a slow speed-equivalent to falling from 7.5’), will have 100% of that travel velocity converted into downward velocity as the bike pivots on the stuck front wheel, in addition to the speed grained by falling from a standard riding height of about 5’. The impact will be directly onto the front of the cyclist, involving the face, and possibly breaking bones in the arms, wrists, hands, shoulders, and collarbones, as well as a possible concussion. > > Images are attached, but can also be found at: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/463685/Image1.jpg > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/463685/Image2.jpg > > <image001.jpg><image002.jpg> > >

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Generating revenue from biking
by director 06 Dec '10

06 Dec '10

Good morning, Saw this on Treehugger this morning, seems timely... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/how-to-monetize-biking.php Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Portland Bicycle City
by director 02 Dec '10

02 Dec '10

Good morning, Saw this article on the YES! magazine website this morning. Thought it might be of interest. I lived in Portland in 1996 and can tell you first hand that they had at least as much to overcome as we do here. We can do what they did to get what they have - including lower cost and higher quality of living. http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/cycle-city-usa Enjoy, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members. Please send me ASAP any items that you want on the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Frank

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Fwd: US60 Bicycle Lane development
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '10

29 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached a 3 interesting photos/drawings of a bike lane that the WVDOH is considering for Macorkle Avenue in Charleston. I'm interested in what you think of them. Any bike lanes anywhere in the state at this point will set precedents. If the Bicycle Board has substantive comments, I would pass them on to the WVDOH. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com> > Date: November 29, 2010 8:58:22 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: FW: US60 Bicycle Lane development > > Frank, > Glad this is being shared around the state by others. Please see the attachments for 2 intersections with one being an alternate design (that no one likes). There are more intersections than this that I did not get any visuals for. I have talked to Mr. Murray about the issue with right hooks, drive outs and left hooks. The newest safety feature I spoke of was the Bike Box painted a different color at intersections to minimize right hooks. I don't know if this will be completed, they are just planning it and seeing what is needed. > > I am encouraged though, because it would be huge for the area. If you need any more info please contact Mr. Murray please. > > William R. Murray, P.E. > Regional Planning Engineer > WVDOT-DOH > Program Planning & Administration Division > (304) 558-9741 > Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703 > > "New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can't be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it's not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along!" (Arthur C. Clarke's dictum on intellectual progress) > > > This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

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Bike Route Map changes
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

Bike Route Team, After riding most of the bike route, I must say that for an experienced vehicular cyclist that isn't intimidated by motor traffic or averse to climbing hills or riding over gravel, it is quite a pleasant adventure with segments ranging from 5-lane traffic such as the Mileground to delightful little secret passageways such as the link connecting Lawnview Dr. with Congress Av. For other cyclists, I think it is imperative that we indicate high traffic speed or volume, steep hills and gravel. If we don't, the first novice that ventures from the rail trail up Collins Ferry will trash the map and tell all his or her friends and our work will be for naught. Some suggestions: red line: heavy motor traffic and/or high speed motor traffic chevrons pointing up steep hills: 1 chevron: 5-10% grade; 2 chevrons: 10-15% grade; 3 chevrons: >15% grade broken line: gravel I'm practically ignorant of GIS technology so I must ask you if we can do that and how. I've put in DropBox and shared with you a scan of the map marked up from our ride and subsequent rides. It's a bit hard to read so following, I explain the marks. The explanations proceed from the top of the map to the bottom. Collins Ferry from rail trail to near the top of the hill: indicate gravel, e.g. broken line. (Maybe some chevrons.) Riddle, Bishop, Winona coming from West Run: indicate steep hills, 3 chevrons. (I didn't ride up St. Clair Hill Rd. from West Run to Bakers Ridge but I think 3 chevrons pointing from West Run up to Bakers Ridge would be appropriate.) Remove the segment of Winona from Hickory to Charles. Remove Charles to Perry. Add Hickory from Winona to Perry. Add Perry to Charles and keep Charles to RIddle. From Pineview Dr. add Ellen Ln., Heritage Point, Maple Dr., Research Park Rd. to WV 705. Rt. 705 from Pineview to Willowdale: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. Add Aspen between Collins Ferry Rd. and Eastern Av. Stafford from Industrial Av. to Congress Av.: indicate steep hill, 3 chevrons. Boyers Av., Mon Blvd., Star City Bridge, Rt. 19 to Osage turnoff: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. University Av. from Koontz to Evansdale Dr.: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. Remove Medical Center Drive from University Av. to Elmer Prince Dr. Add crosswalk from Elmer Prince Dr. to parking lot by new Erikson Alumni Center, through parking lot to Oakland St. extension that goes under the PRT and into the parking lot. Add Oakland St. from Country Club Dr. to Riverview Dr. Add Country Club Dr. from Oakland St. to Law School Dr. Add Law School Dr. Add Riverview Dr. Add Evansdale Dr. Mileground Rd. from Charles Av. to Airport Blvd.: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. Beechurst Av. / Mon Blvd. from 6th St. to Evansdale Dr. Remove segment of University Av. (Stadium loop) from Falling Run Rd. to Stewart St. Remove segment of Stewart St. from University Av. to Yoke St. Add Falling Run Rd. from University Av. to Yoke St. Add Yoke St. In Westover, Fairmont Rd. (Rt. 19) from Savannah St. to Mountain Line station: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. Fairmont Rd. (Rt. 19) from Dents Run Blvd. to Lawless Rd.: indicate high traffic volume and speed, e.g. red line. Deckers Creek Trail from Valley Crossing to Forest Av.: indicate gravel, e.g. broken line and indicate steep slope, 2 chevrons? (I didn't measure grade but it's pretty steep at both ends. Anybody know the grade?) School Bus Dr.: indicate gravel, e.g. broken line. (I think the "Learning Trail" above this "road" is better for a road bike than the road and would recommend replacing School Bus Dr. with the trail. If we agreed to do that, I'd also propose to replace VoTech Dr. with East Parkway Rd. and Hite St. up to the place where the nice smooth relatively gently sloped trail intersects Hite. I can't see that on the map.) These are just suggested changes. I would like to discuss whether they are feasible and reach consensus on them before anybody does a lot of work to implement them. Please let me know what you think. Frank

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FWD: [saferoutestoschool] Safe Routes Philly
by director 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

Good afternoon, Just received this message from the Safe Routes list and thought I would pass it on as an example of the process and considerations that went into another city's successful effort to get bike and pedestrian education into the schools. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Owens, Diana" <diana(a)bicyclecoalition.org> Reply-To: "Owens, Diana" <diana(a)bicyclecoalition.org> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:21:56 -0500 In March 2009, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health was awarded cooperative agreements totaling $25.4 million over two years for prevention and wellness efforts. Philadelphia received these two awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): - $10 million to decrease tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure - $15.4 million to promote healthy nutrition and increased physical activity Through these awards the *Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia* was selected, among many others, to help tackle childhood obesity through promotion of walking and bicycling. Since this funding was awarded to us in March, our youth education program *Safe Routes Philly* expanded its programming to include a train the trainer model (our programming started with a direct education piece through TE funding ->> check out our website for more information). Safe Routes Philly has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia to provide training, support and assistance for elementary school classroom and physical education teachers. Our core lessons include pedestrian safety for 2nd graders and bicycle safety for 5th graders. Our goal over the next two years is to get our pedestrian and bicycle safety materials into all 184 public elementary schools in the School District of Philadelphia. In addition to the core lessons, we have also included many cross curricular lessons and encouragement activities - both of which we plan on expanding. All of this material is available on our website. We have also partnered with the Office of Teaching and Learning, at the School District, to hold professional development trainings. Elementary School 2nd and 5th grade teachers and Elementary PE teachers receive ACT 48 credit by coming to our trainings. This has proven to be a great way to get teachers to come and participate. If teachers attend they also receive a hard copy of all of our pedestrian and bicycle safety lessons and enough workbooks for every 2nd and 5th grade student they educate. Since our soft launch on November 2nd, we have delivered our materials to 111 public elementary schools (out of 184). By no means is our curriculum currently considered comprehensive. There are many limiting factors to implementing a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety program in the all of the public schools of Philadelphia. One of the biggest challenges we ran into is *time*. By compromising with the school district we have been able to develop pedestrian (2 core lessons, broken down into mini lessons totaling 90 minutes) and bicycle (2 core lessons broken down into mini lessons totaling 90 minutes) safety lessons that meet the PA state standards as well as the needs of the Philadelphia teachers and urban environment. Through our growing relationship with the school district, we hope to continue expanding upon our current accepted lessons. Please visit our website, www.saferoutesphilly.org, to learn more about Safe Routes Philly and view all of our new curriculum. Diana Owens Assistant Director of Education 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 305 Philadelphia, PA 19102 -3506 215-399-1598, ext 702 www.bicyclecoalition.org www.saferoutesphilly.org --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Ride the Bike Route Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thursday, Veteran's day is forecast to be sunny with a high of 64. A perfect day to ride our bike route and verify that it's good. Meet 10:00 am at the Blue Moose. We'll ride for a few hours or as long as you like. We will ride at a very easy pace so that we can discuss the route as we go. Probably with frequent stops to check the map and signage locations. I suggest we end at Black Bear to enjoy some refreshments and final thoughts I'll bring the maps that Derek generously provided. See you Thursday. Frank

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Article from YES! magazine:
by director 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Good morning, How cool is this?! 95% rate of bicycling in schools?!! The article describes how they make bike skills part of the educational system. The best news is that if we do what they did, we'll get what they've got. Better health, healthier weights, more livable places. http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/how-to-make-biking-mainstream-lessons-fro… The article describes how delegates from the San Francisco visited the Netherlands to see all this first hand. Last year three delegates from WV (one from Morgantown) saw the info presented at the League's Bike Summit. So can anyone else. Sign up for the League's 2011 bike summit here: https://members.bikeleague.org/members_online/registration/register.asp?mt=… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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November Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Attached are the minutes of the November Bicycle Board meeting.

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In-kind contributions
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, I met with Jeff Mikorski this morning on the education grant proposal. He will try to get the WVDOT to consider our in-kind contributions as part of the cost share. So, I ask you to review what you sent me to see if you need to make any adjustments. For example, I notice that some of you didn't include the time you spent in education committee meetings. If you have any changes to make, I need them by tomorrow afternoon. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] In-kind contributions
by Paul Becker 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

Paul Becker, ScD. Professor Safety and Health Extension Extension Service West Virginia University >>> Gunnar Shogren 11/08/10 12:17 PM >>> Okay. So we should include- Time spent in meetings. Time spent reviewing/reading things. Time spent editing articles/cards and other what-not. Anything else? I did not count time spent in meetings because I assumed that was our volunteer activity as members of the Bicycle Board. Paul On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > I met with Jeff Mikorski this morning on the education grant proposal. He will try to get the WVDOT to consider our in-kind contributions as part of the cost share. So, I ask you to review what you sent me to see if you need to make any adjustments. For example, I notice that some of you didn't include the time you spent in education committee meetings. If you have any changes to make, I need them by tomorrow afternoon. > > Frank > _______________________________________________ > 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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Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '10

07 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, I intend to present to Jeff Mikorski tomorrow, the attached Transportation Enhancement Program Intent to Propose form and the attached Excel workbook that shows the cost estimate basis. I realize this is a ridiculously short time to ask you to do something and I really expect no reply but if you could do a reasonableness check of the attached and tell me anything that looks questionable, I'd appreciate it. While on Thursday, I spoke of a 3-year grant, the attached is for a nominal 1-year grant at $132K. I expect if we get it, we could spend all the money in one year, 2013 or spread some of it into future years. In either case, I'm now thinking that a $400K 3-year proposal will be less likely to succeed than a $132K 1-year proposal. If by next October, we get indications that the 1-year proposal might get funded, we will submit another proposal for money in 2014, etc. This is just my intuition which is usually wrong so I'm also open to recommendations about this. Thanks for all your help on all the Bicycle Board initiatives! Frank

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a proposal to reaching our audience (aira's been a-thinkin)
by Aira Loren Burkhart 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

It seems like cycling is an activity that is always learned through a mentor. For one thing, you have to be taught to use a bicycle. It's not intuitive and is actually equal to or slightly more difficult to learn than basic car driving. Yeah, most people are taught how to balance on a bicycle at an early age, but riding a bicycle is more complicated than that, obviously, and that early "training" is insufficient to overcome to larger confusions about handling, behavior, maintenance and safety. So, for adult cyclists, each can probably name a single person who reintroduced them to the sport and taught them those skills....someone who was a friend, a trusted intimate and confidant with patience to teach and who can offer the implicit treat at the end, the promise that "this is something fun we will be able to do together as a way to strengthen our friendship". That *friendship* is what motivates people to continue to learn despite their fear. Maybe people aren't coming to the TS101 class because that's not how these skills are taught. A friend or relative teaches you to drive a car and a friend or relative teaches you to ride a bike. Despite the existence of driver's ed, people don't actually learn to drive in driver's ed. TS101 is the cycling equivalent of driver's ed. To reach people, we need harness the one-on-one relationships. I am thinking about Heifer international and their "passing on the gift" requirement. Once their animals begin to breed, each family must pass along a viable female to another needy family who must then also promise to pass on another female. I propose a mentorship program for adults in which each cyclist must mentor a non-cyclist through all the steps of learning to bike. We need to formulate the "plan of seduction" from reasons to bicycle and early fun experiences to being walked through bike selection, etc. (inexperienced cyclists usually want mountain bike type bicycles, regardless of function, because that's what they had as kids and the array of bicycle styles and constructions is baffling. then they have an inappropriate bike and may not ride it! plus bikes are so expensive! peer pressure is definitely necessary.) If the target is successfully converted, the original sponsor could ask them to teach someone else. Or the original sponsor could select a new target for conversion. We would support this program by giving it a name and formulating the step-by-step program of marketing cycling from one person to another. Nick could rent bikes to people for initially fun-rides. Maybe we could get coupons for bicycles to help take a bit off the price when someone is on the fence --discounts for people in the mentorship program. Our TS101 should be a complement and we should market it to the people who actually want to attend it --that is: people who already bicycle. Realistically, people bicycle because it's fun and because their friends do it (culture and peer pressure). Therefore, if people's friends don't bicycle, they won't bicycle. So, let's harness the power of friendship! Convert your neighbor or your buddy at work or your best friend or your girlfriend! One cyclist paired to one non-cyclist. Feedback? thoughts? aira

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TDM
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Bill, What data are available on who is traveling <1 mile, 1-5 miles, 6-10 miles and >10 miles in the greater Morgantown area? Would the recent Transportation Demand Management study be able to provide such? We think enrollment in our Confident City Cycling program is low because we are not reaching travelers that are most likely to bicycle more if they learned what we teach. We're trying to identify them. How can the MPO help us? 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: Another election!
by Elizabeth Shogren 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

I second another vote! On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:21:42 -0400 > > That would be good and the copy under the bullets could be edited to fit. > > Chip > >>I propose that on the back side of the card we have something really >>helpful. Like- >>http://bikemorgantown.com/biketips.php >> >>"Lose your Fear and Learn to Ride with Confidence" >> >>I would have voted for that one! >>Can we have another election? >> >>On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 10:46 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Oh crap! >>> I forgot to vote, unless you considered my suggestion of B to be my vote! >>> Well it won anyway, or because, or something. I think. >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Frank Gmeindl >>> <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>> With 7 members voting, the winning tag line is B. Learn to Ride with >>>> Confidence. >>>> By copy of this message, I ask Gary to finalize the card design using design >>>> #3 and the tag line Learn to Ride with Confidence. >>>> Following was the final vote tally: >>>> 0 for A. Tame your fear with riding skills that reduce the risk of >>>> collisions or accidents >>>> 6 for B. Learn to Ride with Confidence >>>> 2 for C. Tame Parental Fears >>>> 3 for D. Learn to Ride without Fear >>>> 3 for E. Ride with Confidence >>>> Frank Gmeindl >>>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >>>> >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@ >>>> >>>>> >>>> Date: October 25, 2010 8:35:42 PM EDT >>>> To: Morgantown Bike Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>>> Subject: Fwd: Another election! >>>> >>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>> Well, there hasn't been any more discussion on the tag line for the >>>> Confident City Cycling business card so it's time to vote. >>>> You get two votes. You can give them both to one of the choices below or >>>> distribute your votes to two of the following. >>>> A. Tame your fear with riding skills that reduce the risk of collisions or >>>> accidents >>>> B. Learn to Ride with Confidence >>>> C. Tame Parental Fears >>>> D. Learn to Ride without Fear >>>> E. Ride with Confidence >>>> Please reply with your votes. For example, if you want to give both of your >>>> votes to C, please reply "2 for C". Another example, if you want to >>>> distribute your 2 votes to B and D, reply "1 for B and 1 for D". >>>> The polls close 5:00 pm Thursday, October 28. >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> Date: October 21, 2010 7:31:31 PM EDT >>>> To: Morgantown Bike Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>>> Cc: Gary Rodosta <grodosta(a)comcast.net> >>>> Subject: Fwd: Another election! >>>> >>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>> >>>> The winning card design is #3. With 10 votes in, designs #1 & #2 were tied >>>> with 3 votes and design #3 got 4 votes. >>>> >>>> Now, what should the tag line say? I think the discussion was excellent. >>>> Following are the offerings in chronological order. I was hoping the >>>> discussion would continue until we converged on consensus. >>>> >>>> Confident City Cycling - >>>> • Learn to Ride without Fear >>>> • Ride with Confidence >>>> • Learn to Ride with Confidence >>>> • Tame your fear with riding skills that reduce the risk of collisions or >>>> accidents >>>> • Tame Parental Fears >>>> >>>> If nobody continues the discussion on these by next Tuesday, I will ask for >>>> a vote on them. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> >>>> Date: October 19, 2010 12:27:14 PM EDT >>>> >>>> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>>> >>>> Cc: Gary Rodosta <grodosta(a)comcast.net> >>>> >>>> Subject: Another election! >>>> >>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>> >>>> Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident >>>> City Cycling business cards. There are 4 options in the attached file. >>>> Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available >>>> at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling >>>> education program. Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, >>>> please just vote for 1, 2 or 3. >>>> >>>> Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this >>>> week. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Bikeboard mailing list >>Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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You think you're mad at cyclists?
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, See Aira's article on page 8-D of today's Dominion Post. If someone has an electronic account, perhaps they could send us the link to her article. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bumper sticker to facilitate bicycling for transportation
by Jim Rye 03 Nov '10

03 Nov '10

Wow, super, Hugh and thanks so much. What do folks think about a image of an auto with that bumper sticker on the home page of our web site? >>> Hugh Kierig 11/3/2010 4:59 PM >>> Jim I can have our marking coordinator assist in putting together an e-news broadcast that includes the bumper sticker and promotes the Confident City Cycling program. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Jim Rye 11/2/2010 2:20 PM >>> Kimberly, Clement, and Hugh, What about an email something like the below to all university employees as part of WVU's efforts towards achieving employee wellness and reduction in automobile traffic and being a model for sustainable practices? The message might state that the bumper sticker is part of several ongoing educational efforts to help individuals feel more confident about cycling for transportation on our city and university streets, thereby reducing automobile traffic etc. If you agree and could get any necessary approvals, is there someone who could take charge of getting it out (either as a direct email or in WVU E-News) including to whom responding email messages should be sent to receive the sticker via intercampus mail? Requests also would give us some feedback about the current interest out there. >>> Jim Rye 10/27/2010 11:34 AM >>> Dear HRE Faculty and Staff, I am on a committee to implement the "Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program" grant. If you are willing to place the sticker (pictured below) that we developed on your auto bumper, email me and I will put one in your mailbox next week.

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Agenda & read-aheads for tomorrow's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Nov '10

03 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached: An updated agenda; Minutes of October meeting; Draft Intent to Propose form for Transportation Enhancement Grant Frank

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In-Kind contributions to education program
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Nov '10

03 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, I met with Jeff Mikorski last Friday and we discussed in-kind contributions to the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program (MEBEP). We agreed that a tally of such contributions would be valuable information for the WVDOT. We agreed that the following information would be useful: Your name Your profession (relevant to the MEBEP) The hours that you worked that were not compensated The work you did during those hours. I've attached an example spreadsheet and would like you to use it as a template for submitting your in-kind contributions. Please submit it by Thursday, October 28. Frank

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Yellow Page
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '10

02 Nov '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Aira for completing the bicycling community page for the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. Attached is her submission to the publisher. Since she has completed this project, topic 8. Yellow Page will be removed from the agenda for Thursday's meeting. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply at your earliest convenience if you want to make any additions or other changes. Frank

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Another election!
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '10

29 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident City Cycling business cards. There are 4 options in the attached file. Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling education program. Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, please just vote for 1, 2 or 3. Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this week. Frank

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MPO Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Many thanks to Don Spencer, gunnar, Ryan, Derek and Nick for showing up on their bikes at the Hotel Morgan at 4:30 today and escorting at least 4 WVDOH managers and 1 Mountain State Wheelers rep on the MPO bike ride. It was a jovial ride throughout. I only regret that we didn't ride up Mon Blvd. to Evansdale and back rather than stopping at the bottom and just discussing it. When I led the guys home in the dark after the picnic and tested them up Elk St., they all balked at my warning that some may choose to walk and sprinted up it. Now, I am sure they would have enjoyed the climb up the Blvd. and moreover the descent. Overall, the ride was much quicker than I estimated so I'm also grateful to Don for suggesting and to Nick for giving us a tour of his new digs at Marilla where WVDOH's Richard Warner tested a unicycle somewhat unsuccessfully and a tall bike rather successfully. The cookout was superb with gunnar leading local CXers around the park and by the pavilion, country music singing from a parked SUV, WVDOH engineers grilling and all eating excellent barbecue, burgers, dogs, salads, chips, dessert and of course, an assortment of copious good beers along with the kind of shop talk that I think all of us would enjoy. Our presentation at the conference was very well received with several participants making a point of contacting the speaker afterward. Bill Robinson, State Trails Coordinator said it was the best presentation of the conference because it provided much useful information. Ride guests: Rob Pennington, Director WVDOT Program Planning & Administration Division Perry Keller, Unit Leader, Statewide & Urban Planning Richard Warner, Planning Section Head Larry Douglas, Transportation Engineering Technologist Dennis Strawn, Advocacy Coordinator Mountain State Wheelers Frank

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MPO Ride Wednesday
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Who's coming on the Wednesday evening MPO rail-trail ride? I need at least one other cyclist to either lead the group or to bring up the rear. The ride begins at 4:30 pm at the Hotel Morgan and ends at the Cookout at Marilla Park at 6:00 pm. We will ride from the Hotel down to the rail-trail, out to Eighth St., turn around, ride the rail-trail out to the crossing of Green Bag Road at Southern States and then back on the road to Marilla. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Education Committee meeting this Friday, 10/29 8:00 am
by director 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Frank, et al, I have a prior engagement for Friday and will be unable to attend the meeting. I would gladly do anything I can outside the meeting to give input and create good output. I'll read the app guidelines before Fri (attachment came through OK). Let me know, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:29:59 -0400 >Education Committee Members, > >We will meet this Friday, October 29 at 8:00 - 9:00 am in the Public Safety Center Training Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to draft the Intent to Apply form for a follow on grant to our Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program grant. The form must be RECEIVED by the WVDOH by 11/15. That gives us about a week from Friday to get it done and into Jeff Mikorski's hands. > >So far, the following people have stated their availability for this meeting: Chip, Don, Gunnar and Hugh. I hope you others will be able to make it. > >Here's a link to info about the grant application including the Intent to Apply form: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/grant_administrat… > >Attached is the main content of our last proposal. > >If you won't attend the meeting, please reply to this message with items that you think we should include in the next grant scope and an estimate of their cost. > >Frank > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Education Committee meeting this Friday, 10/29 8:00 am
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Education Committee Members, We will meet this Friday, October 29 at 8:00 - 9:00 am in the Public Safety Center Training Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to draft the Intent to Apply form for a follow on grant to our Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program grant. The form must be RECEIVED by the WVDOH by 11/15. That gives us about a week from Friday to get it done and into Jeff Mikorski's hands. So far, the following people have stated their availability for this meeting: Chip, Don, Gunnar and Hugh. I hope you others will be able to make it. Here's a link to info about the grant application including the Intent to Apply form: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/grant_administrat… Attached is the main content of our last proposal. If you won't attend the meeting, please reply to this message with items that you think we should include in the next grant scope and an estimate of their cost. Frank

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Fwd: RE:
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Terry Hough, City Engineer response to Bill Austin on the Mon Blvd. bike lane. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 25, 2010 1:37:35 PM EDT > To: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Joe Fisher" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "William C. Robinson " <bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov>, "Perry Keller" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Ray Lewis" <Ray.C.Lewis(a)wv.gov>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: > > Bill, > > Thank you for forwarding a copy of the letter to me. I think everyone knows my opinion with respect to the bicycle lane and parking. I believe there is an inherent safety problem with respect to parking along Mon Blvd. regardless of the reason. However, if parking is to happen on select occasions, I would respectfully recommend that the signs prohibiting parking be covered so that there is no question at the times when the parking will be allowed. Hopefully, this will help deal with issues with respect to discrimination of enforcement. If WVU is willing to place barricades at the beginning/ending points of the bicycle lane, then it shouldn’t be a lot more work to just bag the signs prohibiting the parking. > > Thanks, > Terry > > Terry L. Hough P.E., P.S, CFM > Public Works Director / City Engineer > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-284-7412 > though(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:10 PM > To: Terry Hough; Damien Davis; 'Frank Gmeindl' > Cc: 'Hugh Kierig'; 'Joe Fisher'; Jeff Mikorski > Subject: FW: > > Terry, > > Please find attached correspondence from WVU forwarded to us by DOH. I would appreciate any comment the City may have on this matter. At this point the MPO has endorsed the provision of the bicycle climbing lane on Monongalia Boulevard. As you will observe from the email chain below WVDOH Traffic Operations will be commenting on this request shortly. > > Thank you, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > From: Keller, Perry J [mailto:Perry.J.Keller@wv.gov] > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:43 PM > To: Bill Austin > Subject: FW: > > > > Perry J. Keller > > Program Planning & Administration > > Statewide and Urban Planning Unit > > 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > > Building 5, Room 803 > > Charleston, WV 25305 > > 304.558.9591 (v) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Warner, Richard L > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:41 AM > To: Kirk, Timothy S > Cc: Meadows, Donald R; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Robinson, Bill C; > Keller, Perry J > Subject: > > Tim, > Please review WVU's response to the subject proposal and let me > know how DT would recommend that we proceed. We've forwarded a copy to > the MPO and asked for local review as well. I don't know at this time > whether the City of Morgantown or the local bike advisory committee have > seen WVU's letter. > For our part, assuming that the other parties would be in favor > and that the details could be worked out, we would support WVDOH > agreeing to the bike lane under WVU's conditions rather than give up on > the idea completely. However, during our meeting in Morgantown earlier > this year, I believe you had voiced strong reservations about the matter > if WVU were to insist on preserving the occasional (event-related) > parking in the bike lane, so we need to hear from you before we draft a > response. > We would be willing to reconvene the group that met before in > Morgantown if you think further discussion by the same parties would be > productive. > Thanks, > Richard > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 422/3212 - Release Date: 10/22/10 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW:
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

Bill, Thanks for copying me on your message to Terry Hough and for attaching Narvel Weese's October 22, 2010 letter to Paul Maddox. I hadn't seen that before. Just to be sure we don't get off track, the proposed bicycle lane is to go UP Monongalia Blvd., not down as stated in Weese's letter. 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 Oct 22, 2010, at 2:09 PM, Bill Austin wrote: > Terry, > > Please find attached correspondence from WVU forwarded to us by DOH. I would appreciate any comment the City may have on this matter. At this point the MPO has endorsed the provision of the bicycle climbing lane on Monongalia Boulevard. As you will observe from the email chain below WVDOH Traffic Operations will be commenting on this request shortly. > > Thank you, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > From: Keller, Perry J [mailto:Perry.J.Keller@wv.gov] > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:43 PM > To: Bill Austin > Subject: FW: > > > > Perry J. Keller > > Program Planning & Administration > > Statewide and Urban Planning Unit > > 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > > Building 5, Room 803 > > Charleston, WV 25305 > > 304.558.9591 (v) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Warner, Richard L > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:41 AM > To: Kirk, Timothy S > Cc: Meadows, Donald R; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Robinson, Bill C; > Keller, Perry J > Subject: > > Tim, > Please review WVU's response to the subject proposal and let me > know how DT would recommend that we proceed. We've forwarded a copy to > the MPO and asked for local review as well. I don't know at this time > whether the City of Morgantown or the local bike advisory committee have > seen WVU's letter. > For our part, assuming that the other parties would be in favor > and that the details could be worked out, we would support WVDOH > agreeing to the bike lane under WVU's conditions rather than give up on > the idea completely. However, during our meeting in Morgantown earlier > this year, I believe you had voiced strong reservations about the matter > if WVU were to insist on preserving the occasional (event-related) > parking in the bike lane, so we need to hear from you before we draft a > response. > We would be willing to reconvene the group that met before in > Morgantown if you think further discussion by the same parties would be > productive. > Thanks, > Richard > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 422/3212 - Release Date: 10/22/10 > > <20101022111919332.pdf>

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Fwd: FW:
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, The latest on the Mon Blvd. bike lane. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > Date: October 22, 2010 2:09:58 PM EDT > To: "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: FW: > > Terry, > > Please find attached correspondence from WVU forwarded to us by DOH. I would appreciate any comment the City may have on this matter. At this point the MPO has endorsed the provision of the bicycle climbing lane on Monongalia Boulevard. As you will observe from the email chain below WVDOH Traffic Operations will be commenting on this request shortly. > > Thank you, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > From: Keller, Perry J [mailto:Perry.J.Keller@wv.gov] > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:43 PM > To: Bill Austin > Subject: FW: > > > > Perry J. Keller > > Program Planning & Administration > > Statewide and Urban Planning Unit > > 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > > Building 5, Room 803 > > Charleston, WV 25305 > > 304.558.9591 (v) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Warner, Richard L > Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:41 AM > To: Kirk, Timothy S > Cc: Meadows, Donald R; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Robinson, Bill C; > Keller, Perry J > Subject: > > Tim, > Please review WVU's response to the subject proposal and let me > know how DT would recommend that we proceed. We've forwarded a copy to > the MPO and asked for local review as well. I don't know at this time > whether the City of Morgantown or the local bike advisory committee have > seen WVU's letter. > For our part, assuming that the other parties would be in favor > and that the details could be worked out, we would support WVDOH > agreeing to the bike lane under WVU's conditions rather than give up on > the idea completely. However, during our meeting in Morgantown earlier > this year, I believe you had voiced strong reservations about the matter > if WVU were to insist on preserving the occasional (event-related) > parking in the bike lane, so we need to hear from you before we draft a > response. > We would be willing to reconvene the group that met before in > Morgantown if you think further discussion by the same parties would be > productive. > Thanks, > Richard > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 422/3212 - Release Date: 10/22/10 >

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Fwd: October minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

The October Bicycle Board minutes are attached. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shogren, Elizabeth (CDC/NIOSH/DRDS) <edz4(a)cdc.gov> Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM Subject: October minutes To: Elizabeth Shogren <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Another election!
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Thanks, Alice. I'm not sure I understand the wording change you're proposing. Confident City Cycling in stead, less intimidating? Please give me the wording to put on the card. Frank On Oct 19, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Alice Vernon wrote: > I like the third one but do not like the "Cycling without fear" as Gunnar said. I ride with confidence but fear as well as it keeps me alive. What about Confident Cycling in stead, less intimidating? > Alice > > On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident City Cycling business cards. There are 4 options in the attached file. Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling education program. Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, please just vote for 1, 2 or 3. > > Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this week. > > Frank > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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"Bike Laws" reference on Bike Morgantown page
by director 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Good afternoon, While updating the address information on our Positive Spin brochure regarding bike laws I checked both the old and new Bike Board references to bike laws. It appears the old site correctly references Article 373 of the municipal code, but the new site refers to Article 371 - I believe Article 373 is the correct reference. The other one is good, but it just doesn't have as much to say about bicycles. It appears to talk exclusively about pedestrians. Wasn't sure who to send this comment to, hope it helps. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Positive Spin Bike Law Brochure
by director 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Forgot to mention - this brochure, which is widely distributed by us and the Morgantown Police, is available for your viewing/checking/correcting pleasure at the following link: http://www.positivespin.org/FormsBrochures/PS_LawBrochure.pdf Please direct any comments, questions or corrections to me. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Another election!
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Alice, Thanks. Confident City Cycling Ride with Confidence Can you work in the idea that this is about learning? Frank On Oct 19, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Alice Vernon wrote: > How about Ride with Confidence. > Alice > > On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Thanks, Alice. I'm not sure I understand the wording change you're proposing. Confident City Cycling in stead, less intimidating? Please give me the wording to put on the card. > > Frank > > On Oct 19, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Alice Vernon wrote: > >> I like the third one but do not like the "Cycling without fear" as Gunnar said. I ride with confidence but fear as well as it keeps me alive. What about Confident Cycling in stead, less intimidating? >> Alice >> >> On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident City Cycling business cards. There are 4 options in the attached file. Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling education program. Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, please just vote for 1, 2 or 3. >> >> Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this week. >> >> Frank >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Another election!
by Gunnar Shogren 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 2:55 PM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > > I have to agree with Gunnar, would the word "enjoyably" be better? No, I think we need to convey the confidence and fearing less aspect. I think you just sent this to me Nick, I am adding the BB to it though. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:41:27 -0400 > >>I like #1. >> >>But I will say that I still have a little "problem" with the whole >>"without Fear" and cycling "fearlessly". >>I know that it's our "slogan" or whatever, but it's never really sat >>that well w/ me. >>I wish I could think of a better world or phrase that describes it >>better. I cycle very confidently and some would say I'm fearless, but >>I am not, and I'm not sure we want folks be fearless. One needs to >>have a little fear so that one takes note of things and makes sure >>that things are controllable, within your power to overcome, etc. >>Being fearful is bad. Is being fearless the opposite? Fear less. >>Sorry to bring it up, but w/ it so prominent on the card I couldn't help myself. >> >>Nice job on the card, I knew Gary would produce a good one. >> >>On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl >><frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> Bicycle Board Members, >>> >>> Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident City Cycling business cards. There are 4 options in the attached file. Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling education program. Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, please just vote for 1, 2 or 3. >>> >>> Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this week. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] candidates for open spot
by Aira Loren Burkhart 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Andrew Walker from pathfinder will attend the next meeting. He wants to check things out before deciding if he's interested in being a candidate. aira

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Re: [Bikeboard] business card
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Paul, Thanks for the prompt reply and recommendations. See my responses in-line below. Frank On Oct 13, 2010, at 10:53 PM, Paul Becker wrote: > I like the general layout. These days typography tends to use a bolder type font rather than all caps as a way to emphasize. I suppose you mean CONFIDENT CITY CYCLING should be confident city cycling? > I would try left justifying the third line. The third line is, "Visit: BikeMorgantown.com" and is already left justified. Do you mean the SECOND line, "Learn to Ride without Fear"? That is currently centered. See attached rev 1. Please select you favorite. > Can we do the logo in color? Attached is a file that Emily Frye, the designer left me. See any colors that you like? (I think we've been through this before when you were setting up the articles for the DP.) Since I don't have Adobe Illustrator, I will have to rely on somebody else to either get one of these images from the file or create a new one. > > Pau > > Paul Becker, ScD. > Extension Professor > WVU Extension Service > West Virginia Universityl > >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 10/13/2010 9:51 PM >>> > Bicycle Board Members, > > At the last BB meeting, I took an action item to develop a Confident City Cycling business card that could be distributed through the local bike shops and other locations. Attached is my attempt. I am not a graphic designer so any constructive comments are appreciated. Also, I'd like to put the LAB logo on there if any of you could show me how to get it. > > > Frank Gmeindl > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > >

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business card
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, At the last BB meeting, I took an action item to develop a Confident City Cycling business card that could be distributed through the local bike shops and other locations. Attached is my attempt. I am not a graphic designer so any constructive comments are appreciated. Also, I'd like to put the LAB logo on there if any of you could show me how to get it. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, At the last Bicycle Board Meeting, I took an action item to create slides that describe the Bicycle Board for this month's MPO conference. Such slides are now 30-41 of the presentation. I do not intend to present those slides at the conference but they are in the the notes view of the presentation that is now available on BikeMorgantown.com at http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2010/09/accommodating-bicyles-pr… and on the conference website at Accomodating Bicycles . The deadline for submitting the presentation was Monday 10/11 so I didn't have time to run it by you however, I will try to make any changes that you give me. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Meet and Greet event with City Manager Candidates
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 12, 2010 11:04:28 AM EDT > To: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <baustin(a)monpc.org> > Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Meet and Greet event with City Manager Candidates > > To the following City of Morgantown Committee Representatives: > MPO, Bike Board, Pedestrian Safety Board, and Green Team > > Please find attached a flyer with information on the upcoming meet and greet event featuring the candidates for the City Manager position. You and your committee members are invited to attend this event, where you will be able to speak with the candidates on behalf of your organization. Please ensure that all members of your committee recieve this invitation. If you have any questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact my office. > > Thank you, > > Bethany D. Sypolt > Deputy Clerk > City of Morgantown > (304) 284-7439 Phone > (304) 284-7525 Fax >

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bicycle myp.docx
by airaloren＠gmail.com 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

I've shared a document with you: bicycle myp.docx https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=18z8TUD3dUYEevF_I1nII4EDNrKVsCwfzm… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

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New BB member candidates
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, If you're going to talk with potential candidates for BB membership, please refer them to the BB Procedural Guidelines that specify how the BB is organized and what it's supposed to do. The guidelines are currently at Bicycle Board Procedural Guidelines. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Nick's proposal
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, I just received the attached file from Nick Hein as completion of his action item "107. Prepare a detailed proposal of the Youth Bicycle Education plan, including an outline of class design and the detailed actions that the BB will be expected to take." He wants to discuss it at tonight's meeting. Since the agenda is already full, when we discuss the agenda as topic 2 of the meeting we can decide how and when to deal with it. My inclination is to put it on the agenda for our November meeting. At least, you could familiarize yourself with it before tonight's meeting. Frank

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Alice's article in today's DP
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, See Alice's article, Teach children the ropes of bicycling on page 1-D of today's Dominion Post. If someone knows how to link to it, perhaps they'll share the link. Looks like a great day for a ride but still hope to see you tonight! Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting and read-aheads. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Policy Report - How bicycling advocates can help craft comprehensive Climate Action Plans
by director 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Good morning, With the absence of federal action on climate change, this report has been published to help local governments and citizens take action. I found out about it from the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Thought it might be have helpful info for the pedestrian and bicycling plans. http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/climate_change_bic… See you Thursday. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '10

03 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please send me by Tuesday any items you want on the agenda for Thursday's meeting. One item for the agenda is to replace Don Dickerson who has resigned so please think about who would be a good candidate. Don lives in 2nd ward. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: 2010 Transportation Planning Conference Information
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '10

02 Oct '10

Bicycle Board Members, Just FYI, here's the latest on the MPO conference. The first attachment has the agenda. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Lilly, Elizabeth A" <Elizabeth.A.Lilly(a)wv.gov> > Date: October 1, 2010 10:02:05 AM EDT > To: "Ahmad, Dirar M" <Dirar.M.Ahmad(a)wv.gov>, "Allen, Karen E" <Karen.E.Allen(a)wv.gov>, <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Begley, Dee L" <Dee.L.Begley(a)wv.gov>, Jeffrey Blanton <IMCEAEX-_O=STATE+20OF+20WV_OU=FIRST+20ADMINISTRATIVE+20GROUP_CN=RECIPIENTS_CN=JEFFREYB(a)wv.gov>, <scott.boehm(a)hdrinc.com>, <levon.boyagian(a)verizon.net>, <kevin.burgess(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, "Burns, Ryan C" <Ryan.C.Burns(a)wv.gov>, "Carovillano, Anthony J" <Anthony.J.Carovillano(a)wv.gov>, "Carr, Brian E" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov>, <jchristman(a)g-and-o.com>, <rcolebank(a)alphaaec.com>, <tracy.l.cummings(a)wv.gov>, "Davison, Rebecca A" <Rebecca.A.Davison(a)wv.gov>, "Dawkins, Beth A" <Beth.A.Dawkins(a)wv.gov>, "Dorcas, Todd M" <Todd.M.Dorcas(a)wv.gov>, <randy.durst(a)movrc.org>, <ronald.eck(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Elsayed, Gehan M" <Gehan.M.Elsayed(a)wv.gov>, "Epperly, Mike D" <Mike.D.Epperly(a)wv.gov>, "Facemire, Lovell R" <Lovell.R.Facemire(a)wv.gov>, "Fauber, Jason R" <Jason.R.Fauber(a)wv.gov>, <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <allison.fluitt(a)kimley-horn.com>, <m2gud4wrds(a)verizon.net>, "Foster, Jason C" <Jason.C.Foster(a)wv.gov>, "Frame, Michelle L" <Michelle.L.Frame(a)wv.gov>, <dave.gamble(a)dot.gov>, "Given, Kenneth T" <Kenneth.T.Given(a)wv.gov>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Graley, Gary W" <Gary.W.Graley(a)wv.gov>, <kgreathouse(a)wvregion3.org>, <james.ham(a)ky.gov>, "Hammonds, Tom H" <Tom.H.Hammonds(a)wv.gov>, <bhawkins(a)alphaaec.com>, <mheckman(a)mbakercorp.com>, <shicks(a)wilbursmith.com>, <tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org>, <aibaugh(a)dtsgis.com>, "Jeffrey, Shelly F" <Shelly.F.Jeffrey(a)wv.gov>, <djones2(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <john.kennedy(a)dot.gov>, <hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Lemon, Janet L" <Janet.L.Lemon(a)wv.gov>, "Lilly, Elizabeth A" <Elizabeth.A.Lilly(a)wv.gov>, "Lowther, Chad S" <Chad.S.Lowther(a)wv.gov>, <pmarshall(a)dtsgis.com>, <rmayolo(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "McCutcheon, Perry J" <Perry.J.McCutcheon(a)wv.gov>, "Mullins, Sondra L" <Sondra.L.Mullins(a)wv.gov>, "Murray, Bill R" <Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov>, <mneely(a)gfnet.com>, <tim.padgett(a)kimley-horn.com>, <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org>, <chet_parsons(a)urscorp.com>, <johnpascoli(a)earthlink.net>, "Pauer, Jennifer" <Jennifer.Pauer(a)wv.gov>, "Pennington, Robert" <Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov>, <spetro(a)gfnet.com>, "Pierce, Susan M" <Susan.M.Pierce(a)wv.gov>, <vince.post(a)movrc.org>, "Priddy, Timothy R" <Timothy.R.Priddy(a)wv.gov>, <drice(a)ntelos.net>, "Robinson, Bill C" <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, <john.rudmann(a)kci.com>, <ssalameh(a)ntelos.net>, <matt.selhorst(a)tetratech.com>, "Shaffer, Ben D" <Ben.D.Shaffer(a)wv.gov>, <jsigmon(a)ntelos.net>, <mark.sikora(a)hdrinc.com>, "Slack, Alanna J" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, "Smith, Rebecca L" <Rebecca.L.Smith(a)wv.gov>, <dsnelting(a)jmpc.org>, <wstafford(a)wilbursmith.com>, <amy.staud(a)hdrinc.com>, "Swigger, Donna J" <Donna.J.Swigger(a)wv.gov>, <danthomas(a)ncdot.gov>, <RadNV(a)dot.state.sc.us>, "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, "Watson, Robert C" <Robert.C.Watson(a)wv.gov>, "Weiskircher, Joseph J" <Joseph.J.Weiskircher(a)wv.gov>, "White, Mark J" <Mark.J.White(a)wv.gov>, "Williams, Donald L" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <thomas.witt(a)ky.gov>, "Wood, William L" <William.L.Wood(a)wv.gov>, <jason.workman(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, <sarah.m.workman(a)usace.army.mil>, "Wriston, Jimmy D" <Jimmy.D.Wriston(a)wv.gov>, <brian.yanchik(a)dot.gov>, <john.r.yeager(a)usace.army.mil>, <zatar(a)marshall.edu>, <jamie.snow(a)burgessniple.com>, "Bernatowicz, Adrian J" <Adrian.J.Bernatowicz(a)wv.gov>, <aconrad(a)g-and-o.com>, <rsharma(a)belomar.org>, "Davis, Michael R" <Michael.R.Davis(a)wv.gov>, "Thorne, Lee J" <Lee.J.Thorne(a)wv.gov>, "Musick, Ryland W" <Ryland.W.Musick(a)wv.gov>, "Angus, Norse B" <Norse.B.Angus(a)wv.gov>, "Fint, Courtney P" <Courtney.P.Fint(a)wv.gov>, "Wallace, Jay R" <Jay.R.Wallace(a)wv.gov> > Subject: 2010 Transportation Planning Conference Information > > Good morning, > > This is just a reminder that you have registered to attend the 2010 Transportation Planning Conference that is being held at the Clarion Hotel Morgan in Morgantown October 26-28, 2010. The conference begins at 10:00a.m. on October 26th, with registration from 8:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. that morning. The agenda and announcement for the conference is attached. > > As mentioned in the announcement, a cookout will be held at Marilla Park at 6:00p.m. on October 27th. The cost for the cookout is $10/person (kids are free). For those who would like to participate, a guided bike ride via the Deckers Creek Trail and local roads is scheduled from the hotel to Marilla Park. You may bring your own bike, or rent one from Wamsley Cycles in Morgantown. The contact information for Wamsley Cycles is in the attached announcement. > > If you would like to participate in the bike ride, please email me to let me know ASAP, as we are trying to get an estimate for how many people are planning to participate. Please note that helmets will be required. > > Additionally, breakout sessions and focus groups are scheduled on the agenda for the afternoon of October 27th from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Please review the breakout sessions and focus groups and be thinking about which ones you would like to attend. If you have a preference on which focus group you would like to attend, please email me to let me know. > > The mobile lab that is scheduled as one of the breakout sessions will be a bus tour of different areas in the Morgantown vicinity as selected by the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and the Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board. The site assessment breakout session will be a walking tour conducted by Dr. Ron Eck with WVU and will cover areas around the hotel. The mobile lab and site assessment are each limited to about 26 participants. If you would like to attend either of these, you may sign up when you register at the conference. Participation will be on a first come, first serve basis. > > Please feel free to email or call me at (304) 558-9602 should you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you at the conference! > > Thanks, > Elizabeth Lilly > WVDOH Program Planning & Administration Division

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Bumper Stickers
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Aira, I now have 1,000 Share the Road. It's the Law! bumper stickers in my living room. What should I do with them? I'm thinking, give a few to each of you at next Thursday's BB meeting; a few to each Traffic Commission member at next Wednesday's TC meeting; a hundred or so to Pathfinder and Wamsley Cycles; fifty or so to the Greater Morgantown Commerce and Visitor's Bureau. Who wants to take a bunch out to Greer Limestone and stick them on the back of limestone trucks? Longview trucks? Rt. 100 coal trucks? Other ideas? Jeff Mikorski (Acting City Manager as of tomorrow) volunteered to pass them out to City staff and council and make them available in the lobby of City Hall. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Billboard
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to the Education Committee, gunnar, Betsy, Ryan, JR Petsko (photographer) and Gary Rodosta (designer) our first electronic billboard is up on Easton Hill heading out of town from the Mileground. This is the first of seven electronic billboards that the Education Committee and Gary are designing and planning to display around the City next Spring. I attached a photo in case you don't happen to go out that way. It will only be up through October. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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MUTCD/ASHTO summary of bicycle-related signage
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

Hi BB, This is to close my action alert as discussed at the September 2, Bicycle Board Meeting. Attached are two documents. The first is the Authoritative Striping Guidelines document that was presented to the TC. The second is Sign Placement on shared-use paths. Both documents refer to the 2003 MUTCD that was/is still current. The first document also incorporates the 1999 AASHTO. The Striping Committee was comprised of Mark Wise (BOPARC), Don Spencer (City), Mike Breiding (Citizen), Christiaan Abildso (PSB), Ella Belling (MRTC), and me (BB), and ultimately came to this consensus about striping:/ / /Place a single, solid center line with arrows denoting travel direction on dangerous trail segments and at areas where pedestrians frequently enter the trail. / Based on personal observations, I feel this approach has been successful in helping to alter people's behavior. On another subject, if anyone is interested, I have the last revision of the Bicycle Parking Plan which may be of interest to those who want to get up to speed on what constitutes well-designed bicycle facilities. -Jonathan

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September report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find subject report attached. It is due to the TC secretary tomorrow. If you have any suggested changes, please provide them before noon tomorrow, 9/28. (I apologize for all the footnotes with URLs but the TC reviews this report on paper and does not receive it electronically.) Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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New BikeMorgantown.com is Live!
by Gunnar Shogren 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Thanks to all on the Education Comm. that helped. It's been a long time coming- http://bikemorgantown.com/ If you like it, tell your friends. If you don't, tell me. If you can think of things that you'd like to see on there, contact Frank about when the next Education comm. meeting is and show up! ...Or just write to me or Frank about including it... Thanks, and have a nice day further, gunnar.

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Shweeb
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Sep '10

26 Sep '10

An interesting transportation solution: http://shweeb.com/ -Jonathan

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Action Alert: AAA wants to cut our funding
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

http://support.railstotrails.org/site/PageNavigator/AAA "The American Automobile Association (AAA) wants Congress to cut funds that support trail, biking and walking programs in order to funnel that money to the highway system. AAA has forgotten that bicyclists drive, support AAA, pay gas taxes and want balanced transportation systems that provide the choice to get around in a variety of ways."

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Fwd: SGA seeking appropriation for campus connector
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Interesting news! -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: SGA seeking appropriation for campus connector Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:36:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Please see today's DA for story (click here <http://www.thedaonline.com/news/sga-members-discuss-new-pedestrian-path-tex…>) re: SGA seeking appropriation from Rep Mollohan of $700000 for campus connector trail from Grant Ave to Evansdale. Thank you SGA, and Ken Martis for your leadership on pushing this in the Traffic Commission. Let's hope it goes well. URL for story: http://www.thedaonline.com/news/sga-members-discuss-new-pedestrian-path-tex… Christiaan /*Walk more, safely*/ /Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board/ /Christiaan Abildso, Chair/ /Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair/ /http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm/

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MPO Conference Mobile Lab route
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Following is the route proposed by the Pedestrian Safety Board for the MPO Conference Mobile Laboratory: Leave Hotel Morgan Up Beechurst Right on Patteson/705 to Willowdale Right on Willowdale Left on Irwin Left on Chestnut Ridge Left on Stewartstown Left into Suncrest Town Center Right onto 705 Right onto Mileground Continue to Willey Willey back to town. Please reply by 9/21 with any bicycling points along the route and their specific locations that we should indicate to the WVDOH and other participants that will be on the bus. These would be points that illustrate bicyclist needs and issues that are common throughout the state. We can suggest changes to the route. The mobile lab will be a small 24 passenger Mountain Line bus. We may be able to get the driver to stop at interesting locations along the route however the tour must fit in the 12:30 -1:50 time slot on 10/27. I will compile your recommendations and provide a script to Bill Austin by 9/24 unless one of you wants to volunteer to do that. Referring to the minutes (attached) of the last 2 BB meetings in which we brainstormed ideas of routes and things to show them might help you respond to this message. I attended the Ped meeting last night and the above was the consensus route for indicating pedestrian issues. Matthew Cross will be the pedestrian spokesperson on the bus. I will be the bicycling spokesperson unless one of you want to do it or if I can persuade one of you to do it. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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September Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 11 Sep '10

11 Sep '10

Attached, please find the September Bicycle Board minutes.

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August Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 11 Sep '10

11 Sep '10

Attached, please find the August Bicycle Board minutes.

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Vote on billboard
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are two versions of our first billboard image. Please reply 1 or 2 for the image that you think we should use. Voting closes midnight tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/7. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Second Sunday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Second Sunday is an event I learned about when I attended a 2010 Memorial Day event in Lexington, KY where more than 2,500 bicyclists of all ages participated: http://tomeblen.bloginky.com/2010/05/31/cyclists-of-all-ages-take-to-street… Lexington has a Second Sunday event every month: http://www.2ndsundayky.com/2nd-sunday-lexington.htm More about 2s: http://www.2ndsundayky.com/about-2s.htm This state endorsed program just started in 2009, and is already reaping amazing benefits. -Jonathan

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CCC in DA or MJ
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

I am just curious why I never observe Confident City Cycling ads in the Daily Athenaeum or the Mountaineer Jeffersonian? I can't help to think that there would be a much higher return rate from an ad targeting WVU students, plus anyone who knows anything about successful advertising would realize that just by adding the word FREE in the ad copy we would see a greatly enhanced response rate from this target group. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Baby Simon
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

I guess Derek's absence at Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting can be considered excused. Congratulations Derek and Angie! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > Date: September 3, 2010 9:46:18 PM EDT > To: "Grandma" <ida(a)springston.com>, "Dave Springston" <david(a)springston.com>, "Marith Adams" <bowiekitten(a)yahoo.com>, "Andy Shay" <the_crawdad(a)hotmail.com>, "Anne Miller" <amiller(a)bankandoffice.com>, "Arash & Bejat Kasaaian" <ArashKas(a)cs.com>, "Chris Adams" <CAdams1(a)wans.net>, "Ed and Diane Grych" <edigrych(a)frontiernet.net>, "Eddie Maier" <morkthedork(a)hotmail.com>, "Eli Jackson" <eli.jackson(a)gimail.af.mil>, "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com>, "Erin Morrow" <erin.morrow(a)gmail.com>, "Sima and Eyob Hailemichael" <simsyobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Tara Miller" <tmiller(a)ctleng.com>, "Francis Rengers" <francis.rengers(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Bobby Sparks" <sprky_dog(a)hotmail.com>, "Gen Larimer" <Snowmeow7(a)yahoo.com>, "Gerald Murry" <gerald_murry(a)yahoo.com>, "Greg Shaw" <goodspirit(a)yahoo.com>, "Irshat Madyarov" <irshat(a)yahoo.com>, "Isidor Domguia-o" <isidor1(a)marshall.edu>, "Jb Seay" <jbseay(a)yahoo.com>, "Jamal Derakhshan" <derakhshanjj(a)hotmail.com>, "Jason Lowther" <trulyfooling1(a)yahoo.com>, "Jason Springston" <jspringsx(a)hotmail.com>, "Jeff Christianson" <jrc187(a)yahoo.com>, "Jennifer Adamson" <jadamson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Jimmy Mali" <jmali19(a)hotmail.com>, "Joe Urbati" <jurbati(a)yahoo.com>, "Joey Angies friend" <shadowsorcerer(a)hotmail.com>, "John Souther" <possumdee(a)gmail.com>, "John Whittier" <jnwhit(a)comcast.net>, "Brian Long" <carguybrian(a)gmail.com>, "Jon Napier" <nape26(a)gmail.com>, "Josh Berlin" <josh_berlin(a)yahoo.com>, "Ken Casto" <coolmanray(a)hotmail.com>, "Laura Steck" <arualenna(a)yahoo.com>, "Linda Fritz" <lfritz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Machija Harriman" <machijarx7(a)yahoo.com>, "Marith Adams" <bowiekitten(a)yahoo.com>, "Mark Lewis" <lewis115(a)marshall.edu>, "Mike Robinson" <m.a.j.d.robinson(a)hotmail.com>, "Moira Shaw" <parvanih(a)yahoo.com>, "Nancy Ieradi" <nieradi(a)wvu.edu>, "Nathan Harris" <nathan_r_harris(a)yahoo.com>, "Nuraniyeh Krasko" <myladywizard(a)yahoo.com>, "Dennis Pierson" <rstaconstructionllc(a)hotmail.com>, "Paul Ernisse" <paulwvu(a)yahoo.com>, "Roy Martin" <royworth(a)gmail.com>, "Sandy Miller" <smiller19(a)verizon.net>, "Sasant Nuthakki" <n_bobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Sharron Hendrick" <sharronhendrick(a)hotmail.com>, "Shirley and Jim Martin" <jim4martin(a)hotmail.com>, "Sima and Eyob Hailemichael" <simsyobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Simon Kelly" <ddiggitydank(a)yahoo.com>, "Tara Miller" <trmiller91(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Hicks" <timothy.c.hicks(a)gmail.com>, "Tracy Rush" <trushour(a)yahoo.com>, "Trina Griffith" <trina.griffith(a)gmail.com>, "Zach Fowler" <zfowler(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Subject: Baby Simon > Reply-To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > > Hey guys, > Simon Burke Springston was born on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 5:33pm. He weighed 6 lbs and 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Angie is doing well. We'll likely leave the hospital Saturday, Sept. 4th. I've attached a few pictures for you. Enjoy! > Derek > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

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Traffic skills for Experienced Cyclists Sat. Oct. 2
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, On Saturday, October 2, 9 am - 2 pm, we will conduct a special traffic skills class for EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS. Please reply to this message if you want to get respect from motorists, lose your fear of riding in traffic and avoid crashes! You will learn: Essential Handling Skills: steering in a straight line and scanning & signaling. Bicycling in Traffic: principles of traffic law; lane positioning and getting motorists to yield to you. Avoiding Crashes: why crashes happen; crash prevention and crash avoidance maneuvers. You must already know: Bicycle Form, Fit and Function: the parts of a bicycle; bike selection; sizing; adjusting your bicycle fit and the pre-ride safety check. Basic Maintenance: tools for the road; tire repair; adjusting brakes and adjusting derailleurs. Clothing and Equipment: helmets, clothing, accessories and required equipment. Efficiency, Power, Endurance: cadence and smooth shifting; nutrition & hydration and training routines. Riding with Groups and on the Trail: group etiquette and trail etiquette. These topics are covered in the 1-hour Monday night and full-weekend courses (see BikeMorgantown.com for schedule). Being an EXPERIENCED CYCLIST means you already know these. Tests: There will be a practical road test at the end and an optional written test. If you pass both, you will get a certificate from the League of American Bicyclists. The written test covers all the topics above. You can get all the theory and take the written test on-line at bikeed.org . If you pass the tests there and bring your results to class, they will count for the written test. Cost: The cost is $20. If you have a WVU ID and pass both the tests, your fee will be reimbursed. Location: Meet at the Prete Bldg. (University Services Center) 3040 University Avenue Room 3302 at 9 am sharp. Bring your bike, helmet and clothing appropriate for the weather. What you need to bring: Please bring: bicycle, helmet, cycling clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather, clothing comfortable for sitting in a classroom and notebook and pen or pencil. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike Parking press release
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, An article entitled, "Morgantown ads sidewalk bike parking" appeared in today's Dominion Post that is so different from the press release that I sent them that I'm compelled to send you that which I sent them. Please see attached. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached two documents: 1. Suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. 2. Minutes of last month's meeting. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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report to TC and agenda for next Thu
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a report to the Traffic Commission that I intend to present to the Commission at next Wednesday's meeting. Please let me know if I should make any changes or additions. Also, this Sunday, I will issue the agenda for next Thursday's BB meeting. Please let me know by Saturday night if you want something on it including how much time you'll need and the desired outcome. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Bike board] Bicycle Plan
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

I see in Don's feedback an appendix listed: WVU Bicycle Plan Summary . I did not know there was one or perhaps I have forgotten... but would like to examine if it exists. This relates to the Kanawha Plan--I did a quick search for "employer" of the executive summary and various other components, and did not surface the term. I think that any community wide bicycle plan needs serious input and involvement from major area employes, in our case WVU, WVU Hospitals, Mon County Board of Education, Mylan, Mon Gen Hospital.... I support all of Don's comments. I support education and signage (latter being part of engineering and education) as areas needing major attention in conception of the plan as wekk as critical early outputs and outcomes of the plan. jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Cc: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:20:35 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] [Bike board] Bicycle Plan Frank – I too strongly support the development of a comprehensive bicycling plan, but I do have some reservations about the applicability for the Greater Morgantown area of what I understand the Kanawha and Putnam County Plan to be. I think that it is prudent for us to proceed with an organization of the plan which continues to gives prominence to the SIX E’s. The framework of the K&P plan is essentially three large chapters which contain lots of different types of information but does not give a structure which would likely increase an understanding of the issues by our policy makers or many other readers. Other important uses for a plan are 1) creating a means for communicating with the League of American Cyclists; 2) orienting/providing-a-reference our own new Bicycle Board members as new members continue to join the board each year; and 3) providing clear background for on-going, changing media personnel as to WHY we are doing each of type of things that is being done. I do not think that the K&P Plan organization would effectively serve each of those purposes for us. 1. We certainly would need an overview and executive summary. 2. We also need state-of the-art explanations on the importance of cycling: its benefits, the priorities in creating bicycling friendly communities, and an explanation of our existing conditions in the Morgantown area. 3. We need a description of local cycling’s government environment and the relationship of cycling in the Morgantown to the WVDOT, GMMPO, city and county government. Included with this could be an explanation of the background of the planning process. 4. We need an explanation of recommended national and state standards or policies for infrastructure, signage, bicycle law, parking, inter-modal interface, and bicycle driving and/or any other matter relating to streets, roads, greenways or other classifications of thoroughfares. 5. We need a section which, in light of the priority standards and policies presented, provides a ranked list of recommended changes for infrastructure and engineering. 6. We also need overall policy goals/objectives/projected action steps with rationale relating to education, enforcement, environment, evaluation, and equality. 7. We also need a plan for developing safe cycling to middle schools and high schools as well as a description of collaborative planning with WVU. 8. We need a discussion of our state and local bicycle law environment and plans/priorities for change and advocacy. 9. We need a financial plan for implementing priority cycling improvements. 10. And we need an ongoing plan which will describe a) on-going role of the Bicycle Board, b) means by which infrastructure will be maintained, c) ways by which education and training can be continued, d) methodology by which progress of community cycling will be measured, and e) method by which new planning will be continued. Appendices: List of governments participating in planning – including MPO, Morgantown Traffic Commission and Bicycle Board; Vision/mission/guideline/membership of Bicycle Board; MPO/City of Morgantown Complete Streets Policy; Street Design Guidelines prepared by Dan Burden; MPO Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, WVU Bicycle Plan Summary; County/City Transit Routes and Planning Summary; Bicycle Accident Data; State Code information on bicycles; City codes on bicycles; Copy of DOT Grant Award for Education to City of Morgantown; report on program implementation to date; MRTC rail trail information; overview of League of American Bicyclist’s Bicycle Friendly City Awards Program; list of cities and states which have received League Bicycle Friendly City/State recognition; summary of status of other municipal bicycle development in West Virginia, 2000 charrette survey results; other research reports; newspaper articles, brochures; maps, pictures, illustrations, graphs; pocket with folded Bicycle Map of Greater Morgantown prepared by the Morgantown Bicycle Board; pocket with folded map of Rail Trails of North Central West Virginia; etc. These are some suggestions for a comprehensive foundation document. Hopefully this may help with the planning for comprehensive planning; perhaps a committee can look this over along with other ideas and responses from others. I am willing to help with the preparation of a draft plan if requested. Don From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:58 AM To: Bicycle Board Cc: Bill Austin Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Plan Hugh, Nick, Chet, Thanks for your affirmation of the need for us to have a comprehensive plan. I doubt any BB member will argue against such. I'd like to see some feedback on the substance of the plan. e.g. What do you think of their organization for doing the plan? what do you think of their process for identifying needs? for defining improvements? What do you think of their planned improvements? Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 20, 2010, at 8:26 AM, Hugh Kierig wrote: Frank I think that it would be a great thing to do, similar to the Pedestrian Safety Plan that the Ped Board is taking through the approval process now. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown , West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Frank Gmeindl < frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > 8/19/2010 7:52 PM >>> Bicycle Board Members, >From the very beginning of the Bicycle Board, some of us felt we need a comprehensive bicycle plan. Our 2007 application for the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award was our attempt to organize such a plan. Subsequently, we have continued to view our initiatives in the 5E categories that I think helped us maintain a balanced on focused program. Bill Austin wants to create a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. The Charleston area MPO, Regional Intergovernmental Council, completed a walking and cycling study 2 years ago. It can be found at http://www.wvregion3.org/Transportation/bike-ped_plan.htm I'm wondering what you think of it because we could use it as a model. Please keep this among ourselves because Dennis Strawn from Charleston sent this to me to help develop the presentation that we'll make to the statewide MPO conference in October with the understanding that I would not distribute it beyond the Morgantown BB. Please send me or to the BB your comments about the Charleston plan or about a Greater Morgantown Plan. Ultimately, if we're going to develop a comprehensive bicycle plan, we'll have to have a plan for how to do that:P Frank Gmeindl 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] [Bike board] Bicycle Plan
by Chip Wamsley 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:20:35 -0400 Frank, I thing the Kanawha et al plan could be used in part for some of the format, but a lot of it doesn't mesh with some of our philosophies. Don brings up some strong points to use what we have developed and done an excellent outline. A combination of both might work well. Chip >Frank - I too strongly support the development of a comprehensive bicycling >plan, but I do have some reservations about the applicability for the >Greater Morgantown area of what I understand the Kanawha and Putnam County >Plan to be. > > > >I think that it is prudent for us to proceed with an organization of the >plan which continues to gives prominence to the SIX E's. The framework of >the K&P plan is essentially three large chapters which contain lots of >different types of information but does not give a structure which would >likely increase an understanding of the issues by our policy makers or many >other readers. Other important uses for a plan are 1) creating a means for >communicating with the League of American Cyclists; 2) >orienting/providing-a-reference our own new Bicycle Board members as new >members continue to join the board each year; and 3) providing clear >background for on-going, changing media personnel as to WHY we are doing >each of type of things that is being done. I do not think that the K&P Plan >organization would effectively serve each of those purposes for us. > > > >1. We certainly would need an overview and executive >summary. > >2. We also need state-of the-art explanations on the >importance of cycling: its benefits, the priorities in creating bicycling >friendly communities, and an explanation of our existing conditions in the >Morgantown area. > >3. We need a description of local cycling's government >environment and the relationship of cycling in the Morgantown to the WVDOT, >GMMPO, city and county government. Included with this could be an >explanation of the background of the planning process. > >4. We need an explanation of recommended national and >state standards or policies for infrastructure, signage, bicycle law, >parking, inter-modal interface, and bicycle driving and/or any other matter >relating to streets, roads, greenways or other classifications of >thoroughfares. > >5. We need a section which, in light of the priority >standards and policies presented, provides a ranked list of recommended >changes for infrastructure and engineering. > >6. We also need overall policy goals/objectives/projected >action steps with rationale relating to education, enforcement, environment, >evaluation, and equality. > >7. We also need a plan for developing safe cycling to >middle schools and high schools as well as a description of collaborative >planning with WVU. > >8. We need a discussion of our state and local bicycle >law environment and plans/priorities for change and advocacy. > >9. We need a financial plan for implementing priority >cycling improvements. > >10. And we need an ongoing plan which will describe a) >on-going role of the Bicycle Board, b) means by which infrastructure will be >maintained, c) ways by which education and training can be continued, d) >methodology by which progress of community cycling will be measured, and e) >method by which new planning will be continued. > > > >Appendices: List of governments participating in planning - including MPO, >Morgantown Traffic Commission and Bicycle Board; >Vision/mission/guideline/membership of Bicycle Board; MPO/City of Morgantown >Complete Streets Policy; Street Design Guidelines prepared by Dan Burden; >MPO Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, WVU Bicycle Plan Summary; County/City >Transit Routes and Planning Summary; Bicycle Accident Data; State Code >information on bicycles; City codes on bicycles; Copy of DOT Grant Award for >Education to City of Morgantown; report on program implementation to date; >MRTC rail trail information; overview of League of American Bicyclist's >Bicycle Friendly City Awards Program; list of cities and states which have >received League Bicycle Friendly City/State recognition; summary of status >of other municipal bicycle development in West Virginia, 2000 charrette >survey results; other research reports; newspaper articles, brochures; maps, >pictures, illustrations, graphs; pocket with folded Bicycle Map of Greater >Morgantown prepared by the Morgantown Bicycle Board; pocket with folded map >of Rail Trails of North Central West Virginia; etc. > > > >These are some suggestions for a comprehensive foundation document. >Hopefully this may help with the planning for comprehensive planning; >perhaps a committee can look this over along with other ideas and responses >from others. I am willing to help with the preparation of a draft plan if >requested. > > > >Don > > > > > > > > _____ > >From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl >Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:58 AM >To: Bicycle Board >Cc: Bill Austin >Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Plan > > > >Hugh, Nick, Chet, > > > >Thanks for your affirmation of the need for us to have a comprehensive plan. >I doubt any BB member will argue against such. > > > >I'd like to see some feedback on the substance of the plan. e.g. What do >you think of their organization for doing the plan? what do you think of >their process for identifying needs? for defining improvements? What do >you think of their planned improvements? > > > >Frank Gmeindl > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > >On Aug 20, 2010, at 8:26 AM, Hugh Kierig wrote: > > > > > >Frank > > > >I think that it would be a great thing to do, similar to the Pedestrian >Safety Plan that the Ped Board is taking through the approval process now. > > > >Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > >Department of Transportation and Parking > >West Virginia University > >Post Office Box 6561 > >1112 Van Voorhis > >Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > >304-293-9095 (o) > >304-293-3939 (f) > > > > > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 8/19/2010 7:52 PM >>> >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >>From the very beginning of the Bicycle Board, some of us felt we need a >comprehensive bicycle plan. Our 2007 application for the LAB Bicycle >Friendly Community award was our attempt to organize such a plan. >Subsequently, we have continued to view our initiatives in the 5E categories >that I think helped us maintain a balanced on focused program. > > > >Bill Austin wants to create a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. The >Charleston area MPO, Regional Intergovernmental Council, completed a walking >and cycling study 2 years ago. It can be found at > > >http://www.wvregion3.org/Transportation/bike-ped_plan.htm > > > >I'm wondering what you think of it because we could use it as a model. > > > >Please keep this among ourselves because Dennis Strawn from Charleston sent >this to me to help develop the presentation that we'll make to the statewide >MPO conference in October with the understanding that I would not distribute >it beyond the Morgantown BB. > > > >Please send me or to the BB your comments about the Charleston plan or about >a Greater Morgantown Plan. Ultimately, if we're going to develop a >comprehensive bicycle plan, we'll have to have a plan for how to do that:P > > > >Frank Gmeindl > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, From the very beginning of the Bicycle Board, some of us felt we need a comprehensive bicycle plan. Our 2007 application for the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award was our attempt to organize such a plan. Subsequently, we have continued to view our initiatives in the 5E categories that I think helped us maintain a balanced on focused program. Bill Austin wants to create a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. The Charleston area MPO, Regional Intergovernmental Council, completed a walking and cycling study 2 years ago. It can be found at http://www.wvregion3.org/Transportation/bike-ped_plan.htm I'm wondering what you think of it because we could use it as a model. Please keep this among ourselves because Dennis Strawn from Charleston sent this to me to help develop the presentation that we'll make to the statewide MPO conference in October with the understanding that I would not distribute it beyond the Morgantown BB. Please send me or to the BB your comments about the Charleston plan or about a Greater Morgantown Plan. Ultimately, if we're going to develop a comprehensive bicycle plan, we'll have to have a plan for how to do that:P Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Plan
by director 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

Frank, I wholeheartedly support development of a plan, and the plan to plan a plan. At the moment Positive Spin is in the throes of moving to a new location, but I'll look at the Charleston Plan as my time permits. We are in the process of revising Positive Spin's vision and mission statement to drop transit and carpooling from our scope so we can better focus on biking and walking. This should allow us to cooperate more fully with the bike board and pedestrian board. Our primary vision will still be reducing traffic and making Morgantown more livable and sustainable while sustaining the organization with bike recycling and advocacy activities. It's my hope that a bicycle plan will help support non-governmental activities like Positive Spin's, so I have a vested (but honorable) interest in helping with the plan. I'll try to respond to the bike plan with comments by next week. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:52:34 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >From the very beginning of the Bicycle Board, some of us felt we need a comprehensive bicycle plan. Our 2007 application for the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award was our attempt to organize such a plan. Subsequently, we have continued to view our initiatives in the 5E categories that I think helped us maintain a balanced on focused program. > >Bill Austin wants to create a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. The Charleston area MPO, Regional Intergovernmental Council, completed a walking and cycling study 2 years ago. It can be found at > >http://www.wvregion3.org/Transportation/bike-ped_plan.htm > >I'm wondering what you think of it because we could use it as a model. > >Please keep this among ourselves because Dennis Strawn from Charleston sent this to me to help develop the presentation that we'll make to the statewide MPO conference in October with the understanding that I would not distribute it beyond the Morgantown BB. > >Please send me or to the BB your comments about the Charleston plan or about a Greater Morgantown Plan. Ultimately, if we're going to develop a comprehensive bicycle plan, we'll have to have a plan for how to do that:P > >Frank Gmeindl >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Fwd: grant possibility??
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, This is about a $10K grant opportunity. If some of you would help me write the application, I would like to submit one to purchase bike lockers for all of the City parking garages. There are two application deadlines coming up: August 27 and November 30. If we jumped on it right now, we might be able to make the August 27 deadline but the November 30 deadline is probably more attainable. We don't have to apply for bike lockers. If you would like to apply for something else, there are two categories: facilities and advocacy. Our application would only have to fit the criteria. Please reply if you're interested. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: August 16, 2010 5:07:55 PM EDT > To: "Kimberly Zaph" <Kimberly.Zaph(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Frank Gmeindl" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: grant possibility?? > > Kim > > thanks, looks interesting. I will forward this to the Bike Board for their consideration. > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) > > > > >>> Kimberly Zaph 8/16/2010 10:42 AM >>> > Hello Hugh, > > I can across this and I thought you might be interested... > http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply-for-a-bike…. > > Kind regards, > Kimberly > > > Kimberly A. B. Zaph, MS, CSCS, ACSM HFS > Wellness Program Manager > WVU Division of Human Resources > P. O. Box 6640 > One Waterfront Place > Morgantown, WV 26506 > (304) 293-8405 > (304) 293-7532 (fax) > Kimberly.Zaph(a)mail.wvu.edu > http://employeewellness.wvu.edu/ >

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Presentation to MPO conference
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Aira, Chip, Don Spencer, Hugh, Jonathan and Marilyn for attending last week's Bicycle Board meeting and for brainstorming ideas for the presentation to the October MPO conference. Attached is the agenda for the conference. Hugh suggested that for the presentation, we start with a presentation that I gave last year to the MPO. Attached is that presentation that I already tweaked just slightly to make it more appropriate for the statewide MPOs and for a joint Morgantown, Parkersburg, Charleston presentation. What are your thoughts about using that presentation? According to Bill Austin, the purpose of the presentation is to educate the participants on cyclists' issues and needs. I would appreciate your ideas for improving it. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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An affordable Bike Sharing proposal
by director 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

Good morning, I saw this on treehugger.com this morning, thought it might interest others. Nick http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/wireless-enhanced-social-bike-shari… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Fwd: Letter to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Here's a case where we're making progress before we even got a chance to formally present our recommendation to the Traffic Commission. You may recall that I sent you for your review the recommendation to correct the in-line grates. Well, this month's Traffic Commission meeting didn't happen and I didn't get a chance to present the recommendation. I don't know how Terry Hough got it but apparently, she thinks it's important enough to take action before the Traffic Commission even sees it. I only wish it had something to do with roadways rather than shoulders. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: August 10, 2010 4:52:14 PM EDT > To: "Scott Copen " <scopen(a)mub.org>, "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl " <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Dan Boroff" <dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: FW: Letter to TC > > Gentlemen, > > Attached is a proposed letter to the Morgantown Traffic Commission > regarding grates that exist on DOH routes and other locations. The > complaint was first sent to the City of Morgantown. As the City has no > control of either the storm drainage or work within DOH rights-of-way, > this was passed on to both MUB and DOH for your consideration. The > Traffic Commission, being a committee of the City of Morgantown, also > has no jurisdiction over this issue. > > You will notice from the emails, that there has been no real response to > the issue. Everyone recognizes the fact that we are all very busy with > respect to our work load. I would like to personally request that some > type of response be forwarded regarding this issue. I would greatly > appreciate it!!! > > Thanks again for all of your help!!! > Terry > > > Terry L. Hough P.E., P.S, CFM > Public Works Director / City Engineer > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-284-7412 > though(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Barbara Shellito > Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 3:28 PM > To: Damien Davis; Terry Hough > Subject: FW: Letter to TC > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] > Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 12:46 PM > To: Barbara Shellito > Subject: Letter to TC > > Barbara, > > I would like to present the attached memo to the TC at tomorrow's > meeting. Could you please make sufficient copies for all members? > > Frank >

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Fwd: Trail closed?
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, I'm forwarding this message to you so you will be aware of it. I did not run it by you for your concurrence because I judged that was not necessary. Please let me know if I've overstepped my bounds. Frank Gmeindl 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: August 10, 2010 12:50:08 PM EDT > To: dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: rnutter(a)wvu.edu > Subject: Trail closed? > > Mr. Boroff, > > Today, on my weekly grocery shopping trip to Aldi, I was dismayed to find what I believe is a Morgantown street torn up and blocked by a sign saying, "Trail Closed". The street connects Foundry St. to the trail. When is that going to be opened again? Could a sign stating the period that it will be closed be affixed to the Trail Closed sign? This street is a very popular access route for cyclists to the rail trail. As far as I could tell, the trail is not closed, just this street. > > Recent stories in the Dominion Post exclaimed that the rail-trail is reopened after MUB's half-year closure of it Those of us paying closer attention are aware that MUB has planned to close the other half of the trail. Now, we just don't know when. Is this the beginning of that? As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I would like to be able to inform cyclists of activities and plans that interrupt their use of our roadways as well as our recreational facilities to avoid surprises that could endanger them. > > At a recent Traffic Commission meeting, the Morgantown Police representative on the Commission stated that the new bicycle police officers that patrol the trail will continue to do so as long as weather permits. I am compelled to tell you that several Morgantown area cyclists use the rail trail throughout the year to commute to work and other typical transportation destinations. They ride the trail in all weather except when it becomes covered with pocked and rutted ice because it is not cleared. For those cyclists, it is not weather that does not permit them to continue to use their machines for transportation but rather the lack of maintenance of the trail that one expects of all our thoroughfares. > > > > > > 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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Crosswalk at Patterson and Univ (lack thereof)
by director 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Good morning, I was walking to my wife's house in Suncrest the other day and noticed that when they repaved Patteson they didn't paint a crosswalk anywhere at the intersection with University, except on the west crossing. I understand it will be difficult to do so because the roads intersect at an angle, but it seems like it is needed there. This intersection gets traffic from students, residents of Unity Manor and anyone trying to walk to shopping (at or near Kroger) from Suncrest. What would be the best step to take next? Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Fw shared: Morgantown Taking Steps to Promote Biking Around the City - WBOY-TV - WBOY.com
by guitardeek＠hotmail.com 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

Hey guys, I assume all of you saw this! If not, here it is. I'm excited about it. Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -----Original Message----- From: "eternalsunshinewv(a)gmail.com" <eternalsunshinewv(a)gmail.com> Sender: ShareThis <notifier(a)bounces.sharethis.com> Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:40:02 To: <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com> Reply-To: eternalsunshinewv(a)gmail.com Subject: eternalsunshinewv(a)gmail.com has shared: Morgantown Taking Steps to Promote Biking Around the City - WBOY-TV - WBOY.com eternalsunshinewv(a)gmail.com wanted to share this with you: Morgantown Taking Steps to Promote Biking Around the City - WBOY-TV - WBOY.com http://shar.es/0m01e James Yeater is using the project to get his Eagle Scout ranking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered by ShareThis http://sharethis.com

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here's a bumper sticker proposal
by Aira Loren Burkhart 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

see attached aira

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Re: [Bikeboard] Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by director 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

Frank, Just viewed all of the PSAs. I know it's probably too late to make changes but I might suggest the following additions: - Put a link to the Morgantown and WV statutes affecting cyclists in the closing page of the ads - Cite the specific statute that gives the exact wording of the "Same Rights, Same Rules" statement. In my youth I was cited for a violation (at age 14) which I wasn't clear on, only to be told that I am supposed to follow the same rules as all vehicles - yet no one could tell me where to find out what those rules are. Since they are so readily available on the internet it makes sense to give the link. Alternatively you might put a page up on the bike board site giving a suitable paraphrasing, like we've done at Positive Spin: http://www.positivespin.org/PS_LawBrochure.pdf Thanks, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 19:54:42 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please find attached 3 documents: >1. Suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. >2. Minutes of last month's meeting. >3. Education highlights. > >The video spots are complete. If you want to view them, go to > >http://vimeo.com/13711890 > >and input password: morgantown > >For Thursday's meeting, think about bicycling issues and needs that you will present to the statewide Metropolitan Planning Organization conference in October. Also, think about where around Morgantown you'll take them in a "mobile laboratory" (bus) and how you'll persuade them to make improvements. > >Frank Gmeindl >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Education Committee minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chip, gunnar and Ryan Post for representing the Education Committee today at an 8 am meeting to get the video spots, billboards and an ad in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages done. Attached are the minutes of the meeting. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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In-line drain grates
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, I plan to deliver the attached memo to the Traffic Commission at tomorrow night's Traffic Commission meeting. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you see any problems with it. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '10

01 Aug '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached 3 documents: 1. Suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. 2. Minutes of last month's meeting. 3. Education highlights. The video spots are complete. If you want to view them, go to http://vimeo.com/13711890 and input password: morgantown For Thursday's meeting, think about bicycling issues and needs that you will present to the statewide Metropolitan Planning Organization conference in October. Also, think about where around Morgantown you'll take them in a "mobile laboratory" (bus) and how you'll persuade them to make improvements. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] No bike lane this year .. unless
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

Jim Hunt says that Sunnyside Up can help organize some volunteers. -Jonathan On 7/28/2010 11:45 AM, James Hunt wrote: > > Jonathan, > > I think we should be able to organize some volunteers. Please count > us in and we will do what we can. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > Sunnyside Email Signature Banner > > James C. Hunt Executive Director > > 709 Beechurst Avenue, Suite 30 > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > 304-629-1302 Cell > > 304-284-0051 Office > > jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org > > www.sunnysideupwv.org > > The information in this email, and any attachments, may contain > confidential information and is intended solely for the attention and > use of the named addressee(s). It must not be disclosed to any > person(s) without authorization. If you are not the intended > recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to, and must not, disclose, copy, > distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify the sender > immediately. > > Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > *From:* Jonathan Rosenbaum [mailto:freesource@cheat.org] > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:04 PM > *To:* Jim Hunt > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] No bike lane this year .. unless > > Hi Jim, > > This bicycle climbing lane (read below) will have an important > influence for people living in Sunnyside. The BB chair is looking for > volunteers to provide labor to paint lines. Would it be possible to > organize some WVU volunteers from Sunnyside Up to help with this project? > > -Jonathan > > On 7/27/2010 3:51 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > > Bicycle Board Members, > > We recently cleared all the hurdles to get WVDOH to approve the > bicycle climbing lane on Mon Blvd when WVU formally agreed with > removing parking from the shoulder there. Meanwhile, the engineering > department re-estimated the cost of the bike lane at $20,000. The > original estimate about a year ago was $10K. Then it climbed to $13K > about 6 months ago for new City labor rates and now it's up to $20K > because they now prefer to contract it out. > > I met with Dan Boroff last Friday to check on the status. He told me > that the bike lane is a good project but the City can't afford it this > year. City business and occupation taxes have been lower than expected > during the first quarter of the 2010 impacting the City budgets. The > project will need to be approved by City Council as a project with > Capital Escrow funds at a future time (possibly next spring). > > I'm just guessing that $10-15K of the project estimate is labor. How > many of you would be willing and able to spend 2 days installing the > bike lane if the City provided the paint, equipment and 1 > knowledgeable supervisor? If we can raise sufficient volunteer labor, > I'll ask the City Manager if we can negotiate. > > Frank Gmeindl > > /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] No bike lane this year
by director 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Frank, I'll certainly volunteer, if there's enough notice I can get other Positive Spin volunteers. Possibly up to 5. CCE students from WVU would also be a possibility. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:51:09 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >We recently cleared all the hurdles to get WVDOH to approve the bicycle climbing lane on Mon Blvd when WVU formally agreed with removing parking from the shoulder there. Meanwhile, the engineering department re-estimated the cost of the bike lane at $20,000. The original estimate about a year ago was $10K. Then it climbed to $13K about 6 months ago for new City labor rates and now it's up to $20K because they now prefer to contract it out. > >I met with Dan Boroff last Friday to check on the status. He told me that the bike lane is a good project but the City can't afford it this year. City business and occupation taxes have been lower than expected during the first quarter of the 2010 impacting the City budgets. The project will need to be approved by City Council as a project with Capital Escrow funds at a future time (possibly next spring). > >I'm just guessing that $10-15K of the project estimate is labor. How many of you would be willing and able to spend 2 days installing the bike lane if the City provided the paint, equipment and 1 knowledgeable supervisor? If we can raise sufficient volunteer labor, I'll ask the City Manager if we can negotiate. > > >Frank Gmeindl >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Agenda for next week's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Bicycle Board Members, This coming weekend, I will create the agenda for next week's regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting Thursday. Please reply to this message with anything you would want to include on the agenda. Please include how much time you'll need and the desired outcome. Besides the usual items, we'll probably have the following: 1. Education program update. 2. MPO conference plan. 3. Parking status and plan. If you have anything additional, please let me know before the weekend. Also, Betsy's looking for a substitute to take the minutes. If you'll volunteer to do that, please reply. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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No bike lane this year
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Bicycle Board Members, We recently cleared all the hurdles to get WVDOH to approve the bicycle climbing lane on Mon Blvd when WVU formally agreed with removing parking from the shoulder there. Meanwhile, the engineering department re-estimated the cost of the bike lane at $20,000. The original estimate about a year ago was $10K. Then it climbed to $13K about 6 months ago for new City labor rates and now it's up to $20K because they now prefer to contract it out. I met with Dan Boroff last Friday to check on the status. He told me that the bike lane is a good project but the City can't afford it this year. City business and occupation taxes have been lower than expected during the first quarter of the 2010 impacting the City budgets. The project will need to be approved by City Council as a project with Capital Escrow funds at a future time (possibly next spring). I'm just guessing that $10-15K of the project estimate is labor. How many of you would be willing and able to spend 2 days installing the bike lane if the City provided the paint, equipment and 1 knowledgeable supervisor? If we can raise sufficient volunteer labor, I'll ask the City Manager if we can negotiate. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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WV Law and Bikes...
by Derek Springston 22 Jul '10

22 Jul '10

Hey guys, I know that this article isn't anything new to us, but it's nice to see it in print. My father-in-law who sent it to me is a little more educated now on us being in the road! Have a nice day, http://www.register-herald.com/local/x1483664769/Local-cyclist-Law-states-b… “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID28…

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Fwd: Upcoming MPO Conference
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Jul '10

20 Jul '10

Bicycle Board Members, What are your thoughts on this? What, if anything do you want to do with it? I was going to lead the MPO participants on a ride from downtown down the rail trail to 8th St. and then back to town and up the trail to the Green Bag Rd. where we'd discuss crossing hazards and then onto Marilla for free beer and goodies. Unfortunately, I ma not be able to do that so I need to know if anyone will take the lead on this. Recall the MPO makes the county wide transportation plan and the last version was the first to seriously address non-motorized transportation. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org> > Date: July 20, 2010 9:25:40 AM EDT > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Upcoming MPO Conference > > Frank, > > We are getting ready to put together the MPO Conference website and I’d like to confirm the contact s. It is my understanding that those needing to rent bicycles should contact Chip Wamsley at 304-296-CHIP (2447). Will he also be the contact for those who do not need bicycles but who want to participate in the ride? Also, who is developing the mobile lab agenda for cycling and pedestrian issues we have been discussing? > > Please let me know how I can be assistance in this matter. > > Thanks, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WVA 26508 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile >

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First Draft of "Green Bicycling" for DP
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear Bike Board Members, Attached is the draft of Green Biking for your review and comment. It is 511 words, and I would like to get it down to approximately 450 to help avoid cuts of important info by the editor. So, if you have suggestions of what can go or be combined, I appreciate it. jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Minutes of video spot review meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Education Committee Members, Please find attached, the minutes of our last night's (7/15) meeting in which we reviewed the bicycle education video spots and developed comments for the producer. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: USC Prevention Research Center Notes: July-August 2010
by Jim Rye 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Perhaps of interest--League of American Bicyclists Board members and study update on bicycling and walking nationally. See also end if you want to subscrib Jim Rye Professor Dept C&I/LS West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604L Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html "The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson e >>> "USC PRC, PUB HEALTH" <USCPRC(a)MAILBOX.SC.EDU> 7/15/2010 10:39 AM >>> ****UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER NOTES**** *Promoting Health through Physical Activity* The dog days of summer are upon us * at least here in South Carolina where it*s hot and steamy nearly every day. The days are longer and the pace of life seems much slower. It sort of feels this way right now within the physical activity (PA) world. After nearly two decades of historic events that have shaped the PA landscape, it seems as if a lull may be coming upon the field. I wonder what the next major event, breakthrough, or plan of action is going to be. Certainly, for us in the U.S., implementation of the National PA Plan looms large, as does the continued worldwide exploration of using technology to promote behavior change, causes and consequences of sedentary behavior, and environmental and policy *magic bullets*. I know there are many of you out there that will play a vital role in constructing an exciting future for PA research and practice, and the lull I am feeling will be short-lived as a result of your tireless energy and efforts. >From the home of the 2010 National College Baseball Champions * USC Gamecocks! Steven P. Hooker, PhD, Director http://prevention.sph.sc.edu ( https://web.mail.sc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://prevention.sph.sc.… ) ****************************************************************** IN THIS ISSUE* July-August NEWS YOU CAN USE: League of American Bicyclists Seeking New Board Members; Proposals for TRB*s Annual Meeting; Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Seminar; Places to Play; Pro Walk/Pro Bike*Program Update WHAT*S HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON: FY 2011 Appropriations Update; President*s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition RESEARCH NOTES: Assessing Physical Activity in Public Parks in Brazil Using Systematic Observation; The Longitudinal Influence of Home and Neighbourhood Environments on Children's Body Mass Index and Physical Activity over 5 Years: The Clan Study; Effect of Teammates on Changes in Physical Activity in a Statewide Campaign REPORTS, SURVEYS, GUIDELINES, RESOURCES: Health Benefits from Tai Chi and Qigong; Computer Fun Helps Improve Girls' Food Choices, Fitness; PBIC Publishes Nat'l Bicycling & Walking Study Update PROMOTING ACTIVE COMMUNITIES: PBIC Seeks Walk-Friendly Communities; Livable Communities Need Sustainable Solutions; Community Leaders* Perspectives on Building Healthier Neighborhoods in Urban Settings SCHOOLS: Call for 2010 James L. Oberstar Safe Routes to School Award Applications; 179 Schools Celebrated for Healthy Achievements UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS:IDEA World Fitness Convention; Sports & Exercise Medicine Annual Conference; PE4Life Resource Conference Play to W.I.N; 48th International Making Cities Livable Conference USC PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER UPDATE: Presentation at National Conference ****************************************************************** NEWS YOU CAN USE: LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTSSEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS. The League Governance Committee is soliciting recommendations for candidates for the 2011 Board elections ( http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103532662949&s=11573&e=001uSARYqiSJIh… ). The Board governs and sets broad policy and direction for the League. Board members serve three-year terms. Starting this year, seven will be elected nationally by all League members; the Board selects the remaining five. Four member-elected and one Board-appointed positions are open. In addition, the League's Bylaws ( http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103532662949&s=11573&e=001uSARYqiSJIj… )allow the Board to create up to five additional Board seats for a total that may range from the current 12 up to 17. Learn moreabout the qualifications and how to apply at http://www.bikeleague.org/about/board/elections.php PROPOSALS FOR TRB'S ANNUAL MEETING. Papers for the Transportation Research Board*s Annual Meeting (Jan. 23-27, 2011 in Washington, DC) must be submitted by August 1ST. Topics include: Emerging and Innovative Public Transport and Technologies Integrating modes for sustainable tourism and public land access Public Involvement in Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues Transportation Accessibility and Mobility Research Transportation Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Communities Call for Papers To see the full list of Calls for Papers, go to: http://tinyurl.com/27tyk6r ( http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103548962803&s=10740&e=001TiCcqZ_bO6o… ). The Paper Submission site is open at http://pressamp.trb.org/submissions/default.asp?event=654[Source: CenterLines 257, July 7, 2010] SAFE ROUTES COACHING ACTION NETWORK WEBINAR. This webinar will be on July 27th at 1:00pm EDT, *Navigating Change: How to Use the Updated System for Accessing Your Parent Surveys and Student Travel Tallies.* The National Center for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) has updated the online data system used by local SRTS programs to enter Parent Survey and Student Travel Tally questionnaires and to view summary reports of those data. The webinar will provide an overview of the updated system, highlighting features that are relevant to users from local programs. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org. [Source: National Center for Safe Routes to School [news(a)saferoutesinfo.org] SPACES TO PLAY. In Arizona, the Maricopa Council on Youth Sports and Physical Activity has developed a website that helps kids find places to go for sports and recreation. Funded by grants from private foundations, the website lists public locations in central Arizona by sport. When you click on a location, you get information on hours of operation and available amenities. The website has a separate section for spaces to play at night (earmarking those with lighting), since summer heat can make outdoor activities difficult during the day. The council plans to seek additional funding to go statewide. [Source: Parks and Recreation Weekly News Brief, June 2010] PRO WALK/ PRO BIKE* 2010 PROGRAM UPDATE. Pro Walk/Pro Bike* 2010 Chattanooga is nine weeks away (Sep 13-17 in Chattanooga, TN). A complete list of special meetings and mobile workshops will be available at the end of the month. In the meantime here are two meetings that are part of the extended PWPB program: 1. U.S. Bicycle Route System Implementation Workshop, Monday, September 13; 1- 4 pm. Contact Ginny Sullivan at gsullivan(a)adventurecycling.org. for more information. 2. Accessible Pedestrian Signals Workshop, September 17. For more information or to register, contact Daniel Carter at (919) 962-8720 or daniel_carter(a)unc.edu. For more information and to register, go to http://www.bikewalk.org/2010conference/index.php ( http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103548962803&s=10740&e=001TiCcqZ_bO6r… ) If you are interested in being a sponsor contact sharon(a)bikewalk.org. [Source: CenterLines 257, July 7, 2010] AMERICA ON THE MOVE'S SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN: September 1-30, 2010, http://www.americaonthemove ( http://www.americaonthemove.org/ ) HEALTHY AGING* MONTH: September 1-30, 2010, http://www.healthyaging.net/ NATIONAL TURN OFF THE TV WEEK: September 19-25, 2010, http://www.tvturnoff.org/ Family Health and Fitness Day USA, September 25, 2010, http://www.fitnessday.com/family For a list of PA related observances and events, visit the PA links section of our website at http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/PAlinks/index.htm ( https://web.mail.sc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://prevention.sph.sc.… ) WHAT*S HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON: FY 2011 APPROPRIATIONS UPDATE. House Appropriations Subcommittee markups of the twelve annual spending bills began before the July 4th holiday. The President's budget request for USDOT, HUD, and EPA included the following funding requests: a $200 million FHWA program to fund performance-based transportation planning, $20 million to start an Office of Livability at USDOT, $150 million for the Sustainable Communities Planning and Challenge grants at HUD, and $11.23 million for the EPA Smart Growth program. [Source: Smart Growth America, June 29, 2010] PRESIDENT*S COUNCIL ON FITNESS, SPORTS, AND NUTRITION. President Obama has issued an executive order establishing a committee to promote fitness and outdoor exercise. Health and Human Services will work with Agriculture and Education to "develop and coordinate a national program to enhance physical activity, fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition." The president will appoint 25 unpaid members to sit for two-year terms, and may appoint paid staff. The council can work with national, state and local groups. It will expire in two years unless the president decides to extend it. For more info, see http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-15851.htm. [Source: Parks and Recreation Weekly News Brief, July 6, 2010] RESEARCH NOTES: ASSESSING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PUBLIC PARKS IN BRAZIL USING SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION. This study assessed park use in Recife, Brazil, and differences in PA and occupation rates in public parks with and without the Academia da Cidade Program (ACP), which provides cost-free, supervised PA classes. The authors used the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities in 128 targeted areas in 10 park sites (5 ACP sites, 5 non-ACP sites) to obtain data on the number of users and their PA levels and estimated age. Each area was assessed 4 times a day for 11 days over a 4-week period. On the basis of systematic observation, ACP appears to be a useful strategy in promoting park use and PA among the population in Recife. Parra, McKenzie, Ribeiro, et al. "Assessing Physical Activity in Public Parks in Brazil Using Systematic Observation." American Journal of Public Health, 100(8), 1420-14262010. THE LONGITUDINAL INFLUENCE OF HOME AND NEIGHBOURHOOD ENVIRONMENTS ON CHILDREN'S BODY MASS INDEX AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OVER 5 YEARS: THE CLAN STUDY. This study examined the independent contributions of family and neighborhood environments to changes in youth PA and BMI z-score over 5 years. In 2001, 2004 and 2006, 301 children had their height and weight measured, and PA assessed using accelerometers. In 2001, parents reported on the home environment (social support, role modeling, rules and restrictions, physical environment) and perceived neighborhood environment (local traffic, road safety, sporting venues, public transport), and Geographic Information Systems were used to map features of the neighborhood environment (destinations, road connectivity, traffic exposure). The results indicated that the home environment seemed more important than the neighborhood environment in influencing children's PA and BMI z-score over 5 years. Crawford, Cleland, Timperio, et al. *The longitudinal influence of home and neighbourhood environments on children's body mass index and physical activity over 5 years: the CLAN study.* International Journal of Obesity, 34, 1177-1187, 2010. EFFECT OF TEAMMATES ON CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN. This study reported the PA outcomes from Shape Up Rhode Island (SURI) 2007, a statewide campaign to increase steps through team-based competition. Given the importance of social networks in behavior change, this study focused on the effects of team and team characteristics on activity outcomes. For 16 weeks, 5,333 adults comprising 652 teams wore pedometers and reported their steps online. The findings suggest that team members influence individual activity outcomes in team-based statewide campaigns. Leahey, Crane, Marinilli, et al. *Effect of teammates on changes in physical activity in a statewide campaign.* Preventive Medicine, 51, 45-49, 2010. For additional summaries of recent research on promoting physically active lifestyles, visit the Research Updates section of our website at http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/updates/index.htm ( https://web.mail.sc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://prevention.sph.sc.… ). REPORTS, SURVEYS, GUIDELINES, RESOURCES: HEALTH BENEFITS FROM TAI CHI AND QIGONG. In the current issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, there an across-the-board review of the health effects of Qigong and Tai Chi that finds they offer many physical and mental health advantages, with benefits for the heart, immune system and overall quality of life. The review included 77 randomized controlled trials on Qigong or Tai Chi interventions published in peer-reviewed journals between 1993 and 2007, with 6,410 participants in those studies. The authors say that there is now a *stronger evidence base* than before for bone health, cardio-respiratory fitness, physical function, balance, quality of life, fall prevention and psychological benefits. Jahnk, Larkey, Rogers, et al. *A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi.* Am J Health Promot. 24(6):e1-e25, 2010. COMPUTER FUN HELPS IMPROVE GIRLS' FOOD CHOICES, FITNESS. An internet program from scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas has helped some 8- to 10-year-old African-American girls make better food choices and be more physically active. As part of a preliminary study, the *Food, Fun, and Fitness Internet Program for Girls* uses culturally sensitive comic strips geared towards 8- to 10-year-old African-American girls to promote better food choices and physical activity. Cartoon personalities struggle with meeting food and fitness goals. Read more at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100622.htm. [Source: United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Website] PBIC PUBLISHES NAT'L BICYCLING & WALKING STUDY UPDATE: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has released a 15-year status report that details trends and changes in bicycling and walking since the National Bicycling and Walking Study was published in 1994. According to this new study, since 1994 there has been an increase in bicycling and walking, and a decrease in pedestrian and bike fatalities and injuries across the United States. Data from the 2009 National Household Travel Survey indicate that there has been an increase of approximately 25% in both activities, and a 22.3% decrease in fatalities. The full report can be accessed at www.walkinginfo.org/15_year_report/. [Source: Centerlines 257, July 7, 2010] PROMOTING ACTIVE COMMUNITIES: PBIC SEEKS WALK-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is seeking up to 5 communities to pilot test the online draft of the Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) assessment tool. The program will officially be launched this fall. To ensure that it will be a comprehensive tool for all communities, PBIC is seeking communities for pilot testing. Initial pilot tests were held in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Orlando, Florida, and Davidson, North Carolina. The second round will test the usability of the online application and submission mechanisms, and will involve the assessment of a community through completion and submission of the latest version of the assessment tool. For more info, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2ba9ryx ( http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103548962803&s=10740&e=001TiCcqZ_bO6q… ). [Source: Centerlines 257, July 7, 2010] LIVABLE COMMUNITIES NEED SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. The city of Normal, Illinois received a $22 million TIGER grant (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) for a new city transportation hub. This program was created by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The project brought Amtrak trains, city and regional buses, and taxis to one centrally located building. It also led to a new hotel and conference center, both in walking distance from the hub. According to Mayor Chris Koos, making uptown accessible for walking, biking and public transit was a key goal of their small city*s redevelopment effort, allowing more residents a place where they could live, eat and shop. Read more at http://preview.tinyurl.com/373chyh. [Source: Transportation for America Email (info(a)t4america.org), June 2010] COMMUNITY LEADERS* PERSPECTIVES ON BUILDING HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS IN URBAN SETTINGS. A Canadian study conducted in Edmonton, Alberta focused on planning decisions made by key city stakeholders and how they were influenced to promote or prevent development of neighborhoods in urban areas where walking, being active, and buying healthy foods would be easy. Seventeen stakeholders were interviewed for the study: · Nine public health sector employees who work in transportation, planning, and community initiatives · Three city council members. · Five from the private sector, e.g., land developers. Read an article on this study published in Research Update, a publication of the Alberta Centre for Active Living: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2g9k6x7. [Source: AusPAnet, July 6, 2010] SCHOOLS: CALL FOR 2010 JAMES L. OBERSTAR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AWARD APPLICATIONS: Applications Due August 4, 2010. The 2010 Award will recognize outstanding achievement by a school or community in conducting a SRTS program that has greatly improved safety or increased the number of elementary and/or middle school students walking and bicycling to school. Applications can be submitted by individuals or organizations such as schools, local SRTS programs, community organizations, local governmental departments, state SRTS coordinators, SRTS advocates, state Departments of Transportation, Governor's Highway Safety Offices, FHWA Division representatives, and NHTSA Regional Offices. For more information and an application, visit http://preview.tinyurl.com/32he96f. [Source: National Center for Safe Routes to School: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/] 179 SCHOOLS CELEBRATED FOR HEALTHY ACHIEVEMENTS. At theAnnual Healthy Schools Program Forum last month in New York City, 179 schools from across the country that have transformed their campuses through healthy eating and physical activity policies and programs were honored. This year*s successes include Memorial High School in West New York, N.J., the first and only school to earn a Gold National Recognition Award. Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Lincoln, Los Angeles; Miami; Raleigh-Durham, and San Antonio each boast multiple bronze- or silver-level schools. Former President Bill Clinton, American Heart Association Chairman Neil Meltzer and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President and CEO RisaLavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., all spoke at the event. Read more at http://www.healthiergeneration.org/[Source: Alliance for a Healthier Generation News Release, June 15, 2010] UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS: IDEA World Fitness Convention. 8/4/2010 - 8/10/2010, Los Angeles, CA. http://www.ideafit.com/ SPORTS & EXERCISE MEDICINE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 09/17/2010 - 09/18/2010, Dublin, Ireland. http://www.conferencealerts.com/seeconf.mv?q=ca1m8ims PE4LIFE RESOURCE CONFERENCE PLAY TO W.I.N. 10/4/2010 - 10/5/2010 Overland Park, KS, http://www.pe4life.org/events/pe4life-upcoming-events/ 48TH INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE CONFERENCE. 10/17/2010 - 10/21/2010, Charleston, SC, http://preview.tinyurl.com/25nd5d5 For a more complete list of conferences and workshops, visit the PA links section of our website at http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/PAlinks/index.htm ( https://web.mail.sc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://prevention.sph.sc.… ). USC PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER UPDATE: PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Dr. Hooker recently attended the following meeting sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in High Risk Rural Communities. As part of the invited workgroup, Dr. Hooker gave a presentation titled *Policy and Environmental Interventions to Promote Physical Activity * Cutting Edge Research.* Recommendations from this workshop will be used to create future funding initiatives within NIH and other federal agencies to combat CVD and other health disparities in rural communities. ****************************************************************** Writers: Marsha Stepp, Jorge Banda This and past issues of the *University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center Notes* are available on our website at http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/Newsletter/index.htm ( https://web.mail.sc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://prevention.sph.sc.… ). 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July minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Attached are the minutes of the July Bicycle Board meeting. Sincerely, BETSY SHOGREN

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Fwd: Amtrak Bicycle Service
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jul '10

10 Jul '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chet Parsons for passing this on. Amtrak now lets you roll your bike on the train at Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, Rockville, or Washington, DC. Thanks to David Bruffy, our own Mountain Line also provides exceptional bicycle accommodation on all their routes. Before long, maybe we'll be able to bicycle tour as in Europe where you can go jump on a train with your bike to go just about anywhere... or better yet, to get back from just about anywhere. We can make it happen! Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Chet_Parsons(a)URSCorp.com > Date: July 10, 2010 9:19:28 AM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > Subject: Fw: Amtrak Bicycle Service > > FYI > _________ > > Chet Parsons > URS Corporation > 3604 Collins Ferry Road > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.225.5111 office > 304.276.4165 mobile > > From: Lboxx2 > Sent: 07/10/2010 07:58 AM EDT > To: admin(a)atatrail.org > Subject: Amtrak Bicycle Service > > > Good Morning > > Yesterday at a meeting in Harrisburg, Amtrak officials announced that they would begin offering roll-on/roll-off bicycle service on the Capitol Limited by the end of June 2011! > > This means that cyclists boarding at Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, Rockville, or Washington, DC will be able to roll their bikes onto the train(reservations will be required; spaces will be limited at first), put them in a rack, and get off at any of these stops. Amtrak will be retrofitting several cars and needs to work out operational issues before the service can begin. > > This is great news for all the towns along the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal towpath. This will add a great convenience and extra excitement to tourists who want to bike our great trail system. > > Special thanks goes to the SCA Trail Town Outreach Corps for their work in developing a survey to assess interest in this service, conducting other research, and helping to organize a letter writing campaign to Amtrak. Leadership in Somerset County helped us bring this idea to Amtrak's attention in conjunction with their efforts to create a stop at Rockwood, and ATA developed a report showing the need, the trail traffic, survey results and sample itineraries. > > Thanks to all of you who sent your letters to Amtrak; it made a big difference. Watch for more announcements about this service, but likely not until next spring. I can't wait until we have the "Roll-out of roll-on/roll-off"! > > Other good news is that the Great Allegheny Passage is closer to completion with the installation of two new bridges close to Pittsburgh ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv8B8aZx_RE) and the release of John Urman's "On the Passage, " his companion video to "On the Canal." It was a busy week. > > Linda > > Linda McKenna Boxx, President > Allegheny Trail Alliance > P. O. Box 501 > Latrobe, PA 15650 > > 724 537 6900

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"Why bike, Why walk?" video from Ann Arbor, MI
by director 08 Jul '10

08 Jul '10

Good evening, As an advocacy organization we occaisionally are sent media materials from other organizations. I just received this one from the city of Ann Arbor, MI and I thought I'd share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLs_XuRMaTM Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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article
by Alice Vernon 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Attached is the first draft of my article Cycling with Children. Please review and advise of changes. Thank you! Alice

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FWD: Re: [bikepoweredmachines] Pedaling produces power at University of Oregon
by director 03 Jul '10

03 Jul '10

Good evening, Received this from a list I read, we've talked about it here at WVU - anyone ready to do it? ( by that I mean is there money to pay for it somewhere?) Nick May 18, 2009 12:19 PM >From The Seattle Times: The University of Oregonis the latest in a growing number of college campuses and exercise clubs where workouts produce watts. Splitting the $14,000 cost with a local utility, the school has retrofitted 20 elliptical machines to generate electricity. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009231642_sweat18m.html http://rerev.com/ The power from each machine in the Student Recreation Center goes through a converter that turns DC into AC, and a meter to keep track before it flows into the grid. The amount of electricity produced is small. The university estimates that 3,000 people a day on 20 machines would generate 6,000 kilowatt hours a year, enough to power one small energy-efficient house in the Northwest. But it fits in with other sustainability projects, such as solar panels on the rec-center roof, and a sense of being green among students. Find this article at: http://www.asumag.com/dailynews/university-oregon-exercise-equipment-energy… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Bike Parking at Top of Falling Run/Darst.
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Jul '10

02 Jul '10

So me and DanC took a look see at the fine thing this morning. There it was, standing erect right beside the nice new bus shelter on that new slab of concrete. Nice and green. Then I went up to it and it wobbled. And I noticed washers on the ground. Freakin' thing was put in there using some heavy-duty screws (I remember using them for construction, forget the name) but definitely NOT concrete bolts or anchors. On further examination there are about 8 or more other holes drilled in the concrete, like the bolts didn't work last time, let's use the same crappy system in a slightly different spot. Saw a couple of the bolts snapped off, three were actually still in the concrete, so it appears that the washers were just a little too big and loose and the whole mounting plate just is able to come right out. So I didn't get a chance to lean my bike against it, I feared for my toes and bike and that point. I laid the post down, it needed to be put to rest. Simply amazing. Your reporter in the morning.

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Aira's civility in cycling article - first draft
by Aira Loren Burkhart 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

Here's my first draft of the *civility in cycling* article, for your review. there are probably going to be some typos. aira

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Fwd: Anti-bicycling policy?
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, I've gathered together for your reading entertainment the article Same Roads, Same Right, Same Rules and the letters to the editor that it spawned. (See attached.) You should also be able to get to them by the links below. 1. The article, Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMC8wNS8yMCNBcj… 2. Dennis Bolyard's 5/26 letter saying that cyclists can't have rights unless we pay property tax, license tax and buy mandatory insurance: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMC8wNS8yNiNBcj… 3. My response (that DP didn't publish) to Bolyard's 5/26 letter. See 20100527FGRespnseToBolyard in attached. I say the law, not Bolyard gives us rights and that the cost of collecting property tax, license fee and mandatory insurance would probably exceed revenue. 4. Ballard's excellent 6/7 response to Bolyard's 5/26 letter. Ballard says that following Bolyard's logic, people who spend more should have more rights than people who spend less. http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMC8wNi8wNiNBcj… 5. Today's (6/27) letter by Mary Smith says bikes should only ride on the rail trail: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMC8wNi8yNyNBcj… How about we meet at a local rathskeller some evening and discuss why non-cyclists have such hostility toward cyclists and what we, the BB can do about it? I'll buy the first round. Enjoy! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: June 27, 2010 10:37:00 AM EDT > To: editor(a)dominionpost.com > Bcc: bikeboard(a)cheat.org, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Anti-bicycling policy? > > Geri, > > Just after hitting the Send button, I realized an error in my message below. When I saw this morning's letter to the editor, I thought it was in response to Dennis Bolyard's May 26 letter. Then, after sending my message below, I noticed that today's letter was responding to a June 6 letter from Jeff Ballard (Bolyard, Ballard:( . I did not see Jeff Ballard's June 6 letter. Could you please send me a link to it? (I am a 30+ year subscriber. I do not have an electronic version subscription.) > > Now I'm wondering if perhaps you published my May 27 letter? > > Sorry for my confusion! > > > 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: June 27, 2010 10:25:02 AM EDT >> To: editor(a)dominionpost.com >> Bcc: bikeboard(a)cheat.org, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Anti-bicycling policy? >> >> Geri, >> >> Did you receive the May 27 message below and its attachment? The attachment is a response to Dennnis Bolyard's May 26 letter to the editor. I do not know your policy for deciding which letters to publish and which letters not to publish. Since my response wasn't published, I assumed you didn't want to publish it. Today, Sunday June 27, I see a letter to the editor (Sharing the road starts with paying your share by Mary Smith) that supports Mr. Bolyard's position so I wonder: did you even receive my May 27 letter? If so, why are you publishing anti-bicycling letters and stifling pro-bicycling letters? Both Mr. Bolyard's and Ms. Smith's letters suggest taking away from cyclists rights that law explicitly gives them. Worse, they may tend to increase the already alarming hostility that many cyclists endure. >> >> 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 27, 2010 5:12:16 PM EDT >>> To: editor(a)dominionpost.com >>> Subject: Letter >>> >>> Geri, >>> >>> Please consider publishing the attached letter. Please contact me at frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net or at the contact info below if you need to. >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> > Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jun '10

29 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Only Derek, Alice and Chip have notified me that they won't be attending so we should have a good turnout. Also attached are the minutes of last month's meeting and the highlights of the education project. In preparation for the meeting, please review these documents; especially the education highlights because we need some help and will be looking for the help on Thursday. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Positive Spin is closing its doors
by director 22 Jun '10

22 Jun '10

Good afternoon, The owners of the building that Positive Spin has operated in since 2005 have gone into bankruptcy and will be auctioned off in the next few weeks. In addition the floor in our office room has collapsed and the owners have decided not to repair it or give us other space to use. We have been looking for another space to locate to for several years but none has been forthcoming. We are closing our doors until we can find suitable space, and adequate board members and volunteers so I don't have to do so much myself. We will close for July, at which time we'll assess whether we're going to relocate or liquidate. The primary reason for this message is to let you know that I will not have time to prepare a proposal concerning youth cycling classes as I had intended. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and patronage. If you know of a space that would be suitable for our future operation, and volunteers who would like to help keep things going please send them our way. Thank you. Sincerely, Nick Hein -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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MPO conference dates changed to 10/26-28
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, Bill Austin notified me that the statewide MPO conference had been rescheduled from September to October 26-28. I am tentatively going to meet with Bill at 11 am this Wednesday June 23 at Mountaineer Station to discuss plans. Any BB member is welcome to join us. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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article in today's Dominion Post
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jun '10

10 Jun '10

Chip, Nice article on the ABC Quick Check in today's Dominion Post! Thanks for giving the time and effort to write it and to Paul Becker for editing it and getting the DP to publish it. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: VideoSchedule
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jun '10

10 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, As you know we were rained out of last weekend's shooting of the bicycling education video spots. While we had 10 people committed to show up last Sunday, after postponing it to this coming Sunday, 1 person responded that they wouldn't be able to make it, 2 people responded that they weren't sure if they could make it and only 1 person, Cat Kinzer, whom I don't even know reaffirmed his/her commitment to show up. If we're only going to have 1 person show up, I need to know ASAP so the 3-person video crew doesn't waste a trip down here. Please let me know ASAP if you're coming or not and what role, i.e. cyclist or motorist you will play. You can just reply to me or go to the schedule at https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgW-ltmkKwlSdEkxYUY2X29sWU0xSXc0ZD… and write in column E. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Date: June 5, 2010 2:12:52 PM EDT > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: VideoSchedule > > VideoSchedule > Message from bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com: > The video spot shoot has been postponed 1 week to June 13. > > I have put the schedule in a Google doc at BikeMorgantown(a)gmail.com . You should be able to go directly to the schedule by clicking the following link: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgW-ltmkKwlSdEkxYUY2X29sWU0xSXc0ZDh… > > You can edit the doc but PLEASE ONLY EDIT COLUMN E: volunteer actors and roles. > > Frank > Click to open: > VideoSchedule > > Google Docs makes it easy to create, store and share online documents, spreadsheets and presentations. >

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June BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 09 Jun '10

09 Jun '10

Attached, please find the June minutes of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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VideoSchedule
by bikemorgantown＠gmail.com 05 Jun '10

05 Jun '10

I've shared a document with you: VideoSchedule http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgW-ltmkKwlSdEkxYUY2X29sWU0xSXc0ZDh… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above. The video spot shoot has been postponed 1 week to June 13. I have put the schedule in a Google doc at BikeMorgantown(a)gmail.com . You should be able to go directly to the schedule by clicking the following link: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgW-ltmkKwlSdEkxYUY2X29sWU0xSXc0ZDh… You can edit the doc but PLEASE ONLY EDIT COLUMN E: volunteer actors and roles. Frank

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video spot cast
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

Bicycle Board members, Thanks to Ryan, Chip, Alice, Betsy, Derek, Nick and Cat for responding to my plea for video spot actors! The attached file contains the schedule for the video shots. The last column shows who volunteered to perform, what time they'll be there and what role they want to play. I think we have the necessary minimum but more would be good for diversity among the 7 spots. If you haven't already volunteered, please let me know by 3:00 pm today. As you can see from the attached, most people haven't selected a time. Of course, it would be best if you could hang out with us all day but if you want to say what times you'll be there, please reply-all with that. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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video spot schedule
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, The attached file has Sunday's schedule for the video spots plus locations and spot scripts. I hope you will be able to participate in some of it. If so, please send me an e-mail before 3 pm tomorrow Friday, telling me: when you will be there, whether you will be a cyclist or motorist and how to contact you to keep you informed of any schedule changes. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting today?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Hi, Usually Frank sends the agenda out before the meeting, and I wrote him yesterday, but didn't hear back, so does anyone know if there still a meeting today? -Jonathan

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Agenda for tomorrow's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, the agenda for our meeting tomorrow (Thu, June 3, 6:30 pm). Also attached are the minutes of the last meeting and the scripts of the videos that we're going to shoot this weekend if we get "talent". Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting w/Mgtn Police
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, I met this morning with Morgantown Special Services Unit Sgt. J. Robinson and Officer Steve Bennett (bicycle police officer). They are totally supportive of our education initiatives. They will be ready to work with us this coming weekend. They are also ready to have a police officer appear on tape doing whatever we direct them to do. Aaron, where and when will we meet? Police officer availability for this weekend is as follows: Saturday 10 am - 8 pm; Steve Bennett 8 am - 6 pm; Rob Balderson, Jimmy Smith Sunday 10 am - 8 pm; Steve Bennett Patrol cars and officers can work in participation with on-going tasks but they need to know exactly when they're needed. Bennett and Robinson reviewed the scripts and locations and agreed with them. Steve Bennett cell: 304-282-278 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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Meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 30 May '10

30 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, At your earliest convenience, please reply with any items that you want to put on the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. On the Sunday before the meeting, I usually compose the agenda using the minutes of the last meeting and the agenda of the last meeting. My hard drive failed last week and I lost them. One thing to think about in advance of this week's meeting is that we're scheduled to shoot the cycling education video spots next weekend and need 9 cyclists and 13 car drivers. Attached are the scripts for the spots. Please reply if you want to be a star or know someone who would be good for one of the roles. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Police
by Frank Gmeindl 29 May '10

29 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, June 1, I will meet with Officer Steve Bennett of the Morgantown Police Department. The primary purpose of the meeting is to establish collaboration between the Police Dept. and the Bicycle Board on the video spots that we plan to shoot June 6. I would like your suggestions about how to make the best of this opportunity not just with regard to the video spots but also the entire Bicycle Board scope. Friday 5/21, I met with Assistant City Manager Jeff Mikorski and Chief of Police Phil Scott. I described the videos to Chief Scott (see attached scripts) and suggested collaboration. He agreed and named Officer Bennet point of contact. I understand that Steve is the lead officer on the bicycle force. On 5/18, I met with Danny Camden who is a WVU bicycle police officer and International Police Mountain Bike Association instructor (excellent program) and he also was very supportive of collaboration. My goal is to establish a joint Bicycle Board, Morgantown Police, WVU Police bicycle program. I don't know what it will be and I need your ideas. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Response revised
by Frank Gmeindl 27 May '10

27 May '10

Thanks to Hugh for prompting me to discover that the DP has a 300 word limit on letters to the editor. Attached is a revision that fits. Please let me know by 5 today if I should change anything. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Letter to Editor
by director 27 May '10

27 May '10

Frank, I'd like to offer these comments for consideration.... - Someone who judges issues as hastily and superficially as Mr. Bolyard will probably only read the first paragraph. You might start the article with the conclusion - Cars are REALLY expensive to operate - even with the (apparently) high ownership costs, they are still heavily subsidized by non-driving taxpayers. Bicycles, even with their (apparently) cost-free operation are still paying MORE than the costs they incur. - You might try to shorten the article for the same reason, but putting the most important point first would still be a good idea. Hope this helps. Thanks for your thoughtful draft. Nick btw Frank, it came through fine the second time you sent it. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:17:16 -0400 >Nick, > >See attached. I'm using a Mac so the problem may not be your reader. > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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FWD: [bikepoweredmachines] Pedaling produces power at University of Oregon
by director 27 May '10

27 May '10

Can someone please pass this on to someone at the Rec Center? Thanks, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "San" <k9yt(a)arrl.net> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:21:32 -0000 May 18, 2009 12:19 PM >From The Seattle Times: The University of Oregonis the latest in a growing number of college campuses and exercise clubs where workouts produce watts. Splitting the $14,000 cost with a local utility, the school has retrofitted 20 elliptical machines to generate electricity. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009231642_sweat18m.html http://rerev.com/ The power from each machine in the Student Recreation Center goes through a converter that turns DC into AC, and a meter to keep track before it flows into the grid. The amount of electricity produced is small. The university estimates that 3,000 people a day on 20 machines would generate 6,000 kilowatt hours a year, enough to power one small energy-efficient house in the Northwest. But it fits in with other sustainability projects, such as solar panels on the rec-center roof, and a sense of being green among students. Find this article at: http://www.asumag.com/dailynews/university-oregon-exercise-equipment-energy… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Letter to Editor
by Frank Gmeindl 27 May '10

27 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a response to Dennis Bolyard's letter that I propose to send to the Dominion Post. Please use track changes or comments to indicate improvements and send to me. I plan to submit but 5:00 pm today. Sorry for not including the whole BB on my first response of yesterday that I sent to the Education Committee. Frank D. Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fw: LTE about the Green Life article
by guitardeek＠hotmail.com 27 May '10

27 May '10

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -----Original Message----- From: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:39:28 To: Nick Hein<director(a)positivespin.org>; Jonathan Rosenbaum<freesource(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] LTE about the Green Life article Nick and Jonathan, Nicely put. I assume it's all true as you're well-educated concerning cyclists. I hope that a reply like yours to the motorists concern gets published in the paper. Another point that could be made is that cyclists using roads that are already created ultimately reduces the need to create and fund trail building projects. I'm not against trails, as I use them, but if we could all share the roads it could reduce the need for our communities or governments to find more money for extra trail-building and maintenance. Just a thought. Maybe this point shouldn't be included in a reply because I think trails and roads work well together to benefit those who use both. We are also reducing our impact on the roads and therefore benefitting taxpayers! Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -----Original Message----- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:18:36 To: Bike Board<bikeboard(a)cheat.org>; Jonathan Rosenbaum<freesource(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] LTE about the Green Life article Jonathan, I think the best point to make in response to a letter like this is as follows. Motorists are paying for insurance, fees, taxes, etc according to the costs they incur. The object is to pay according to what your costs. In spite of the all the money motorists pay for the privilege of driving on public roads, they are still getting subsidized. Bicyclists on the other hand, incur much lower costs which have been found to be more than covered by the federal income taxes we pay, so that no additional fees or taxes are necessary. In fact, bicyclist are subsidizing motorists and not the other way around as is popularly (mis) judged. I can find references to back this up, or refer you to the Alliance for Biking and Walking - they should have the info. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 22:02:29 -0400 >It was bound to happen soon or later, but a contrarian who believes that >privileges (rights) need to be purchased wrote a letter to the Dominion >Post editor about our last excellent BB article. There is clearly a >separation between having "rights" and having to pay for licenses, >insurance, and property taxes. Do you think the BB should address this >person's question? I don't subscribe to the electronic DP so I've typed >the article out below: > > *Want the rights? Pay for responsibilities* > > It was with amazement that I read the column in Thursday's [The > Dominion Post] in the Green Life page about bicyclists. The title > of the article "Same road, same rights, same rules" was read in > disbelief. > In my opinion, as well as quite a few of my friends', they [the > bicyclists] can have the same rights when they start paying for > license plates as we car and truck owners do. > They can have the same rights when they pay the property taxes > we do on our vehicles. > They can have the same rights when they have to carry the state > minimum insurance as we are required by law to have. > If we have to have all of these things to drive our vehicles on > the roads and they have the same rights as we do, then why do they > not pay the same as we do to have the "privilege" to drive on our roads? > > *Dennis Bolyard > Kingwood* > > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 -- _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] LTE about the Green Life article
by director 27 May '10

27 May '10

Jonathan, I think the best point to make in response to a letter like this is as follows. Motorists are paying for insurance, fees, taxes, etc according to the costs they incur. The object is to pay according to what your costs. In spite of the all the money motorists pay for the privilege of driving on public roads, they are still getting subsidized. Bicyclists on the other hand, incur much lower costs which have been found to be more than covered by the federal income taxes we pay, so that no additional fees or taxes are necessary. In fact, bicyclist are subsidizing motorists and not the other way around as is popularly (mis) judged. I can find references to back this up, or refer you to the Alliance for Biking and Walking - they should have the info. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 22:02:29 -0400 >It was bound to happen soon or later, but a contrarian who believes that >privileges (rights) need to be purchased wrote a letter to the Dominion >Post editor about our last excellent BB article. There is clearly a >separation between having "rights" and having to pay for licenses, >insurance, and property taxes. Do you think the BB should address this >person's question? I don't subscribe to the electronic DP so I've typed >the article out below: > > *Want the rights? Pay for responsibilities* > > It was with amazement that I read the column in Thursday's [The > Dominion Post] in the Green Life page about bicyclists. The title > of the article "Same road, same rights, same rules" was read in > disbelief. > In my opinion, as well as quite a few of my friends', they [the > bicyclists] can have the same rights when they start paying for > license plates as we car and truck owners do. > They can have the same rights when they pay the property taxes > we do on our vehicles. > They can have the same rights when they have to carry the state > minimum insurance as we are required by law to have. > If we have to have all of these things to drive our vehicles on > the roads and they have the same rights as we do, then why do they > not pay the same as we do to have the "privilege" to drive on our roads? > > *Dennis Bolyard > Kingwood* > > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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LTE about the Green Life article
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 May '10

26 May '10

It was bound to happen soon or later, but a contrarian who believes that privileges (rights) need to be purchased wrote a letter to the Dominion Post editor about our last excellent BB article. There is clearly a separation between having "rights" and having to pay for licenses, insurance, and property taxes. Do you think the BB should address this person's question? I don't subscribe to the electronic DP so I've typed the article out below: *Want the rights? Pay for responsibilities* It was with amazement that I read the column in Thursday's [The Dominion Post] in the Green Life page about bicyclists. The title of the article "Same road, same rights, same rules" was read in disbelief. In my opinion, as well as quite a few of my friends', they [the bicyclists] can have the same rights when they start paying for license plates as we car and truck owners do. They can have the same rights when they pay the property taxes we do on our vehicles. They can have the same rights when they have to carry the state minimum insurance as we are required by law to have. If we have to have all of these things to drive our vehicles on the roads and they have the same rights as we do, then why do they not pay the same as we do to have the "privilege" to drive on our roads? *Dennis Bolyard Kingwood*

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Pittsburgh bronzed!
by director 17 May '10

17 May '10

Good afternoon, Just got my League newsletter with announcements of new bike friendly cities. Pittsburgh has been awarded bronze - Will this doesn't get anyone more motivated to get it here in Morgantown. I'll do a part as long I'm not doing it alone. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Happy Bike to Work Week everybody
by director 17 May '10

17 May '10

Good morning, I got a call from the local TV station asking if we're doing any special events for the rest of bike month. It struck me as odd they didn't call before bike month. It also reminded me that this is Bike to Work Week and as far as I know there is nothing planned - again because we were contacted too late to do anything with anyone and didn't want to do it alone. We really would like to start planning for next year now so this doesn't happen again. Does anyone agree? Where should we start? Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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May BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 15 May '10

15 May '10

Attached please find the May BB minutes. Have a great weekend! BETSY SHOGREN

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San Franscisco Bike to Work Day
by director 14 May '10

14 May '10

Saw this on TreeHugger, thought it might be of interest... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/05/san-francisco-bike-to-work-day-2010… Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Bike to Work links?
by Gunnar Shogren 13 May '10

13 May '10

Anybody got any? I may try to do something w/ them. Or not. But if you have any links w/o digging around too much, send them please.

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FW: Agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '10

05 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Ryan Post for discovering that the minutes that I included in the zip folder with the message below were the minutes from our March meeting. Please disregard those. Attached are the minutes for our last meeting, April. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 2:27 PM To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' Cc: 'krtwriter(a)comcast.net'; 'Barbara Shellito' Subject: Agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder. The zip folder contains 3 documents: 1. Suggested agenda for this Thursday's regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. 2. Minutes of our last monthly meeting. 3. Highlights of Education activities. Please let me know ASAP if you want to make any changes to the agenda. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Morgantown Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '10

03 May '10

Bicycle Boar Members, Tomorrow (Tue) night, 7:30 at the Morgantown City Council meeting, Mayor Bill Byrne will read the attached Proclamation that May is Morgantown Bike Month. I understand that he is going to present it to the Chairman of the Bicycle Board, me. Also attached is what I plan to say if that happens. If you have any comments on what I plan to say or and suggestions to make it better, please send them to me by tomorrow afternoon. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '10

03 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder. The zip folder contains 3 documents: 1. Suggested agenda for this Thursday's regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. 2. Minutes of our last monthly meeting. 3. Highlights of Education activities. Please let me know ASAP if you want to make any changes to the agenda. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: Bike-to-Work Week
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Bicycle Board Members, Just FYI. Some of our former members are trying to get something going for Bike to Work week and Bike to Work Day. I'm sure they can use some help. >From the communication, I can't tell who's leading the effort but if you want to do something, let me know and I'll do my best to connect you up. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > -----Original Message----- > From: Reger-Nash, Bill [mailto:wreger@hsc.wvu.edu] > Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:14 AM > To: director(a)positivespin.org; Rye, Jim; Rosie, Eric; Kierig, Hugh; > Zaph, Kimberly; Clement Solomon > Cc: Gmeindl, Frank > Subject: RE: Bike-to-Work Week > > Nick, Hugh, Jim, Clement, Eric, Kimberly, > > I am off to a conference in Toronto later today and have no ability to > assist. > > Your point is well made, Nick. However, we do need the person power to > make it a go. > > Wishing you well. > > Bill > > PS: Wasn't Frank's article in the DP just outstanding!!! Well > written, motivational. Good effort. > > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > > Walk 30 minutes or more daily. > Feel the Power of Half an Hour. > > WVU Department of Community Medicine > Room 3812 E, Health Sciences South > One Medical Center Drive > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > 304-293-0763 > wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > ________________________________________ > From: director [director(a)positivespin.org] > Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:02 PM > To: Rye, Jim; Rosie, Eric; Kierig, Hugh; Zaph, Kimberly; > director(a)positivespin.org; Clement Solomon; Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: RE: Bike-to-Work Week > > Bill, Hugh, Clement, > I'm in agreement for the most part, but I think we're missing a great > opportunity to christen the Mountaineer Station. Wouldn't it be do- > able to just have a refreshment and info station on Friday? And maybe > one at the 'Lair too? Positive Spin can provide support with > volunteers and logistics. > > I'd hate to let this day pass without doing anything. I've always > tried to do something every year since I moved here in 2003 - even > before Positive Spin. > > I've been checking Mountaineer station regularly and haven't seen a > bike in there besides my own since Winter. People need a kick start > and the info station would be a great way to get them excited about > trying it. Could also advertise the Bike Board classes. > > Thanks, > Nick > > > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:42:38 -0400 > > >Let me echo Jim's comments. I too am currently swamped. > > > >Thanks to Jim and others, this was a wonderful effort last year. > Perhaps we should look at next year and attempt to find a student > intern to take it on. > > > > > >Bill > > > >----- > >Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > > > >Walk at least 30 minutes daily > >Feel the Power of Half an Hour! > > > >Professor, Department of Community Medicine > >West Virginia University > >Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > > >Office: 304-293-0763; Cell: 304-685-6740; Fax: 304-293-6685 > >Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu<mailto:wreger@hsc.wvu.edu> > >Homepage: > www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/index.asp<http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cm > ed/wreger/index.asp> > > > > > >________________________________ > >From: Jim Rye [mailto:Jim.Rye@mail.wvu.edu] > >Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:39 PM > >To: Reger-Nash, Bill; Rosie, Eric; Kierig, Hugh; Zaph, Kimberly; > director(a)positivespin.org; Clement Solomon > >Subject: Re: Bike-to-Work Week > > > >All: I can offer for use an update (attached) of the interactive excel > worksheet/program that was available during last year's event. I also > can offer to do a live session centered around the use of the attached > (e.g., green, economic and health aspects) if someone wants to schedule > it during or before bike to work week. I'm afraid I'm too busy to do > much else. Thanks. > > > >Jim Rye > >Professor > >Dept C&I/LS > >West Virginia University > >PO Box 6122 > >604L Allen Hall > >Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 > >Phone: (304) 293-4416 > >Fax: (304) 293-3802 > >http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html > >"The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson > > > >>>> Clement Solomon 4/28/2010 3:52 PM >>> > >Hi Folks, > >I am sending this email to see if you are planning to do the bike-to- > work week in May. We can host information on our website and provide > logistic support. > > > >Your thoughts? > > > >Clement > > > >Thanks, > >Clement Solomon, Ph.D. > >Director of Sustainability > >West Virginia University > >Phone: 304 293 7916 > >Fax: 304 293 7156 > > > > > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-685-8954 > --

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Column in today's paper
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Education Committee Members, Please thank Paul Becker for achieving an agreement with the Dominion Post to publish monthly, the last Thursday of each month, a bicycling education article. The first, Start pedaling for National Bike Month by yours truly appeared on page 1-D of today's paper. I also thought it was cool that today's Dominion Post advertised for the first time in all 35 years that we've been doing it, Appalachian Spring Spectacular bicycle ride which occurs this weekend. The Monongalia Bicycle Club and Country Roads Cyclists that plan, organize and accomplish it get the credit for that. The article is on page 4-C. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: Greater Morgantown Transportation Survey Launched!
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

From: Ford, Tammy [mailto:FordTa@pbworld.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 2:56 PM To: Auger, Leo P.; Best Buy; Board of Education; City of Morgantown; City of Morgantown; City of Morgantown; City of Morgantown Bike Board; City of Morgantown Ped Board; Clayton, Mary; Downtown Morgantown; Mainstreet Morgantown; Monongalia Co BOE; Monongalia County; Monongalia County; Monongalia County; Monongalia General Hospital; Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce; Morgantown Area EDP; Morgantown Municipal Airport; Mountain Line; Mountain Line; Mountaineer Mall Mgmt; MPO; Mylan Pharmaceuticals; NETL; PB Project Team; Town of Blacksville; Town of Granville; Town of Granville; Ungemah, David; US CDC; WVDOH; WVDOH; WVDOH Subject: Greater Morgantown Transportation Survey Launched! Importance: High Attention Community Leaders: As many of you are aware, the Morgantown-Monongalia County Metropolitan Planning Organization is in the midst of addressing opportunities for transportation demand management solutions in the area via the TDM Feasibility Study currently being executed by the firm Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB). One element of this process requires obtaining travel information from those living and working in the study area. An on-line survey has been developed and is now ready for distribution throughout the Greater Morgantown Area. We are asking for your assistance in distributing the survey to the public via your normal communication channels. This could include email communications via your intranet; a link on your company website home page; a blurb within your company newsletter (or other public notice); a mention of the survey at an upcoming meeting, or any other method! The survey will be live until May 31, 2010. The survey can be found at MorgantownCommute.org <http://www.morgantowncommute.org/> IMPORTANT NOTE TO EMPLOYERS: If you are interested in obtaining a separate copy of the survey results as completed by your employees only, follow these easy steps PRIOR to issuing this notice to your employees: 1. Click on the 'MorgantownCommute.org' link to access the survey page and copy the URL address from your browser. 2. Highlight the 'MorgantownCommute.org' address within your email message; right click on your mouse and select 'Hyperlink'. 3. Paste the address into the 'Insert Hyperlink' dialogue box at the bottom where it says "Address" adding your company name after the '=' (equal sign) at the end of the URL address. 4. That's it. You are now ready to send your email company-wide with the added benefit of tracking employee responses. All you need to do next is contact David Ungemah via email at ungemah(a)pbworld.com to provide him with your contact information for sending of your company's survey results after completion of the survey process. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this process! To help us gauge the level of local support, we will follow up with you in about a week to hear how you/your organization is helping to market the survey. For questions about this project, please contact Bill Austin (MPO Director) at 304-291-9571. If you have technical problems with this survey, please contact David Ungemah (PB) at ungemah(a)pbworld.com <mailto:ungemah@pbworld.com?subject=US%20101%20Survey%20Technical%20Question > . For questions regarding this communication, you may contact Tammy Ford (PB) (contact information below). We look forward to sharing the results with you in the coming months. Tammy Ford Project Manager PB America 1-302-442-3058 / Business Phone <mailto:fordta@pbworld.com> fordta(a)pbworld.com <http://www.pbworld.com> www.pbworld.com NOTICE: This communication and any attachments ("this message") may contain confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized use, disclosure, viewing, copying, alteration, dissemination or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or you are not an authorized recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system and destroy any printed copies. ______________________________________________________________________ NOTICE: This communication and any attachments ("this message") may contain confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized use, disclosure, viewing, copying, alteration, dissemination or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or you are not an authorized recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system and destroy any printed copies.

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FW: FW: Bike class
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

All, Please be aware that the 2nd Annual WV Cycling Symposium that was scheduled for this coming Fri-Sun in Parkersburg has been postponed indefinitely. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Kimberly Jo Coram [mailto:kimberlyjocoram@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 8:20 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: FW: Bike class Good Morning Frank! Greg speaks highly of your class. I am looking forward to doing it. I am sorry. I thought I relieved you of attending. The meeting has been postpones ad the WV Cycling Foundation is working on some details they need to decide on before expanding the board. We will keep you posted though! Keep up the good work and thanks for thinking of the event! Kim On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> wrote: Kim, I hope all's well with you! It's been a busy spring up here. We're getting our education program in full swing and I don't seem to have much time for anything else. I haven't seen anything on the West Virginia Cycling Symposium. Is it still happening? I haven't made any arrangements for it, nor commitments for our annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular up here but both are only a week away and I don't think I can sit on the fence any longer. If the Symposium's still happening, could you please send me an agenda? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:22 PM To: 'Kimberly Jo' Subject: RE: Bike class Kim, Thanks. Please copy me on the Symposium agenda when there is one. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Kimberly Jo [mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:12 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: Bike class Hey Frank, You are relieved. I think we will wait out Greg getting certified to do local classes. The date for the state gathering is locked in. I am sorry. I will update you and let you know what happens. Thanks for offering to help!!!! On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> wrote: Kim, What's the probability that the Bicycle Skills 123 classes are going to happen? May 1-2 is the Monongalia Bicycle Club's Appalachian Spring Spectacular weekend. We've done the ASS every year for about 30 years. I've been a primary actor in organizing and doing it for most of those years. I hate to miss it this year. We had our first planning meeting tonight and I had to beg off from some activities that I usually do because I've committed to be in Parkersburg. If there's a chance that the Bicycle Skills class won't happen and even better, that the symposium will be on a different date, that would make me very happy. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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REI cycling advice page
by Chet Parsons 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

All - Ran across this in one of the emails I get from REI. Haven't had a chance to check them out yet, but there's videos included along with the article on visbility and hand signals. Some of the content may be useful in brainstorming for the public advisory messages. Chet http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/riding+traffic.html

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April BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

I believe I forgot to send these out earlier. Sorry for the delay. BETSY

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Re: [Bikeboard] www.BikeMorgantown.com live
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

bikemorgantown.com- On the home page, the link to Maps (and Blog) doesn't go anywhere. That's fine if there's nothing there yet. On all other live pages (which are just Calendar and About), the link to Maps goes here- http://maps.google.com/maps?tab=cl Which is fine I suppose, if that's what you want, but since it's not really part of the bikemorgantown.com site I would suggest at least opening it in another window. Same thing w/ the links under Morgantown >>> on the home page. They aren't part of bikemorgantown.com and should/could be opened in a separate window/tab. All the pages under the Courses >>> open in new windows. http://bikemorgantown.com/calendar/calendarinfo.html opens from a couple places. Looks like it comes from a separate place, in that it doesn't use the page template of most of the other pages, i.e. home, about, calendar. Frank you mentioned about being able to update the calendar and all that. It's an embedded google calendar, which means they can set it up so different folks can edit events in it. It's not too hard, Ryan and I have done it w/ a few calendars that he was trying to get setup. You can check this out by clicking on any of the links under Course >>> Confident City Cycling -> course date, etc. There. How's that? On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > > > www.BikeMorgantown.com is now live. If you have a chance to look at it > before tonight’s Bicycle Board meeting, I’d appreciate receiving any > comments about it. The development team is meeting 8:30 tomorrow morning to > continue working on it. > > > > Frank > > 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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Article Topics
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Bicycle Board Members, At tonight's BB meeting, I agreed to send the Education Committee minutes that include the updated list of article topics and their authors. Please see page 3 in the attached. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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www.BikeMorgantown.com live
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Bicycle Board Members, www.BikeMorgantown.com is now live. If you have a chance to look at it before tonight's Bicycle Board meeting, I'd appreciate receiving any comments about it. The development team is meeting 8:30 tomorrow morning to continue working on it. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: Morgantown Bicycle and Pedestrian Interests and upcoming Statewide MPO Conference
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Bicycle Board Members, Any ideas how we can make anything useful from this? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:14 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; cabildso(a)yahoo.com Cc: 'Don Spencer' Subject: Morgantown Bicycle and Pedestrian Interests and upcoming Statewide MPO Conference Frank, Christiaan, In discussing the bicycle ride that is to occur at the MPO Conference DOH feels that the Monongahela Boulevard is simply too steep for the causal rider. DOH recognizes that there is a need to provide more recognition to cyclists and pedestrian issues. They are proposing that as part of the second days breakout sessions that there be a "mobile laboratory" showing off the areas bicycle and pedestrian features and concerns. We would arrange for Mountain Line or the University to provide a van/small vehicle and the MPO or the Bike Board and or the Pedestrian Board could give a tour of the area. This tour should contrast where non-motorized modes are accommodated well and where they are not. They also may consider a breakout session where the Morgantown Cyclists and possibly the Parkersburg cyclists could discuss cycling issues if both groups are interested. Please let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile

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March Report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached please find a draft report to the Traffic Commission of Bicycle Board activities. Please use track changes or comments to indicate any changes and return it to me today. It is due to the TC secretary today. Sorry for not completing it earlier. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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This Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a draft agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please let me know if you want any changes. Paul may want to add some time to discuss cyclists speeding on the rail trail and not warning pedestrians when passing. Please read the discussion that I pasted below for background. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Discussion about cyclists speeding and improper passing on rail trail (I concealed the name of the MRTC BOD member since his message was in confidence.) >>> "Frank Gmeindl" 03/21/10 11:23 PM >>> Paul, Please see below. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles MRTC BOD member, When you say, "cyclists' blowing by people without any or significant enough warning", I assume you're talking about cyclists blowing by pedestrians on the rail trail, not cyclists blowing by motorists on the road. The solution is enforcement. The rail trail has a 15 mph speed limit posted at trail entrances. I don't know who is responsible for enforcing rail trail rules but they're the people to see. I don't know what rules, other than those posted at the trail entrances, apply on the rail trail. Both Morgantown code (Article 373.07 (b)) WV code (17C-11-7 (b)) require bicycles to be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet but these apply to cyclists on the roadway. I don't know if they apply to cyclists on the trail but if cyclists bicycles were properly equipped, at least they'd have the means to give warning. Another solution was to keep slower moving traffic to the right to enable faster traffic to pass slower traffic on the left as mandated by sound traffic principles. The Bicycle Board recommended to the Traffic Commission and the Commission approved trail striping in accordance with the 1999 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities as well as KEEP RIGHT signs. That project got passed from the TC to the Public Works Dept. and then to BOPARC. We all know what a fiasco resulted when striping of incorrect dimensions and patterns was applied and not even to the middle of the trail. I do not know who did the succeeding work: blacking out the stripe and erecting confusing little signs (see attached). They did get right the striping around the bollards though but still have not implemented the Bicycle Boards' recommendation. Long story short: striping a proper broken center line and erecting KEEP RIGHT signs would encourage appropriate cyclist behavior. Perhaps the Rail Trail board would like to pick that up. See http://www.sccrtc.org/bikes/AASHTO_1999_BikeBook.pdf for the 1999 AASHTO Guide and http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/html_index.htm for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: MRTC BOD Member Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 1:20 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: Rail Trail Frank, At last nights' Rail Trail board meeting, during the public comments section, there was a citizen that raised a concern about cyclists' blowing by people without any or significant enough warning. Anyhow, most on the board thought that this was a significant enough of an issue that it requires us to address it. So, in order to avoid any irrational discusions of de-mounting areas, I was hoping to get some ideas to address the issue prior. You know, in a proactive way as opposed to a reactive way. Maybe the Bicycle Board could come up with a plan to make the high traffic areas of the Rail Trail safer? If you're interested in helping or have any ideas, give me a call. Thanks, (MRTC BOD member) From: Paul Becker [mailto:Paul.Becker@mail.wvu.edu] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 8:01 PM To: weisswilliam(a)yahoo.com Cc: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: Re: Rail-Trail Safety - Keep Walkers Safe on the Rail-Trails From Dangerous Bikers I agree with you and have raised this issue on the bike board. For the most part they agree as well, and understand: 1. With rights (to be in traffic on bikes) come responsibilities. To not ride on sidewalks where it's illegal, and to bike safely around pedestrians. 2. Politically it would be suicide for auto folks to divide bikes people and pedestrians. ... which has happened in other communities, and perhaps here. I believe you will find agreement on the bike board, especially if there are solutions that go beyond talk. The problem on the rail trail is acute in the densely used downtown area. Bikes, kids, adults, dogs, etc. BTW, these potential collissions are scary to bikers as well, though it is likely pedestrians will suffer more than a bike in a collision. In this area I believe we actually need to to separate the bike and pedestrian traffic. I have raised this issue several times, been told that there is not enough room for dual lanes. Certainly the Decker's Creek Bridge is a problem, but I believe (without and actual survey) that we could widen and separate the bike and pedestrian flows in many of the densest areas. I understand from Don that there are other things that have been tried in other cities that enhance safety if there is a mix. We have found the Morgantown police totally uninterested in enforcing existing rules to control bikes. There is a law on the books, I believe that forbids bikes from riding on sidewalks downtown. Totally unenforced! It may be the police believe they have bigger fish to fry, but it may be that they don't want to accept WV's law that bikes have full rights to be in roads with cars (not just on the right) and don't want to have to deal with that possibility. I would suggest you speak to Frank Gmeindl, chair of the board (whom I'm copying) to get on the agenda. I probably will not be at the April1, meeting. Paul Paul Becker, ScD. Professor Safety and Health Extension Extension Service West Virginia University >>> Bill Weiss 03/19/10 6:13 PM >>> Hello Paul, I have been advised to attend an April 1st meeting of the Morgantown Bicycle Board to express my concerns regarding the safety of local Rail-Trails Walkers, and to seek redress. Since I read that you are the Board, Paul, I will address my concerns to you. I hope you will help make the Rail-Trails a safe place for folks who walk on the local Rail-Trails. There are at least two threats of perceived danger to Walkers on the local Rail-Trails. First are unruly people, possibly impaired, who congregate along the Rail-Trail and threaten Walkers and Bikers as they pass by. The second is the threat caused by Bikers who threaten Walkers's safety by passing them at a high rate of speed. The second problem, Bikers traveling at high rates of speed who often endanger Rail-Trail Walkers' safety, do not slow down sufficiently while passing Walkers, especially when approaching Walkers from behind. Some Bikers do not announce their approach with a shout-out, by ringing their bike's bell or or by sounding their bike's horn. But even if they do announce themselves, few of the fast riding Bikers actually slow down sufficiently to ensure the Walkers' safety. There is little doubt that life threatening situations often occur and eventually a fast moving Biker will collide with a walker and a person will be hurt, maimed or killed. But, perhaps that has happened already. I don't know. But, the likelihood of an accident will increase, as the weather improves and more people walk and ride bikes on our local rail-trails. Elderly and disabled folks, children and dogs are especially at risk, since they often do not react quickly to a potential collision. The responsibility of avoiding an accident is everyone's, but Bikers have a large responsibility for not putting Rail-Trail Walkers at risk, since they can control the speed of their bikes and they can avoid riding into a Walker and causing harm. Few Walkers (except children and impaired folks) might intentionally walk into an oncoming bike, no matter how slow the bike is approaching them. On many occasions, while walking on the local Rail-Trails in the past with friends, or with my now deceased wife, we have been overtaken (from behind) by a young man riding his bike at a high rate of speed. Sometimes a warning is given. And if a warning is given, it usually occurs just as the bike whizzes by us. Other times, no warning is given. In any case we are usually startled, scared and become angry because our safety was threatened. We are very concerned about a collision and being harmed. Women Bikers are generally much more careful when approaching Walkers from ahead or behind. Generally they will ride much more slowly and call out, ring their bike's bell, or toot their bike's horn, before they get close to Walkers. A bike approaching in front of Walkers is usually seen before it gets too close, so it is less of a problem, even if the Biker is traveling at a high rate of speed and does not announce themselves. But, they can still be a threat, due to their speed and their close proximity to the Walkers as they pass by. The chance of a collision is greatly increased when two or more high speed Bikers approach Walkers, and each other, in front and behind of the Walkers, and both pass the walkers at a close proximity at the same time. Bikers who insist on passing Walkers at high rates of speed must be banned from the Rail-Trails and advised to ride their bikes with the coal and gas well water trucks on Dents Run or on the Interstates or the US highways where they will will not be a threat to pedestrians and other users. Several safety solutions come to mind: 1) ban young male Bikers who are apprehended who violate the law by riding their bikes in a manner threatening to Walkers; and who apparently suffer from hyper active testosterone glands and very immature minds; 2) widen the rail-trails to create an adequate Walkers path; with a concrete wall divider to separate Bikers and Walkers; or 3) require all Bikers to slow down to almost the same rate of speed as the Walkers speed, announce themselves and pass the Walkers with great care. The current rail-trail culture must be changed from a "walker beware" attitude, to a "biker be responsible" culture; to ensure safety of each and every Rail-Trail user. Both Bikers and Walkers need to be better educated on how to safely share the Rail-Trails with others - Bikers an Walkers.. It is apparent that the the police must patrol the Rail-Trail to apprehend people who violate the law; including Bikers, Walkers and others who behave in a dangerous and threatening manner - putting others' safety at risk. What do you say? do you agree with me, Paul? Will you help make the Rail-Trails a safer place for everyone's benefit?. Thanks. Bill

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Re: [Bikeboard] Article
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Paul, Jonathan and John Lozier for their recommended improvements to the article on Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules. Attached is the final version with changes tracked. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:32 PM To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' Subject: Article Bicycle Board Members, Would you please critique the attached article and give me your feedback at your earliest convenience? This is one of a series of articles that we're going to publish in the Dominion Post and on our web site. I would like to make it as good as possible before submitting to the DP. BTW, the DP promised they'd publish in this Sunday's paper the letter about MUB's closing the rail trail diverting cyclists to the Mon Blvd. corridor. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Article
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Would you please critique the attached article and give me your feedback at your earliest convenience? This is one of a series of articles that we're going to publish in the Dominion Post and on our web site. I would like to make it as good as possible before submitting to the DP. BTW, the DP promised they'd publish in this Sunday's paper the letter about MUB's closing the rail trail diverting cyclists to the Mon Blvd. corridor. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Good news on the federal front
by Chet Parsons 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Wired gives a good summary of the announcement from Sec. LaHood about multi-modal transportation and what it now means for transportation in the US. Great news for biking and walking, especially on the funding side! http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/03/lahood-policy-statement/ Chet

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FW: [monbikeclub] Re: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Dave, Apparently, Google pays attention to problem reports. I am confident that if we give them valid improvement recommendations, in a short time, Google maps by bicycle can provide optimal bike route recommendations. Here’s what I received from them today, 2 days after I submitted a problem report. From: noreply-maps-issues(a)google.com Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 3:18 AM To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Subject: Google Maps Problem Report (ID: A701-F676-388E-1846) Hi Frank, Your Google Maps problem report has been reviewed, and you were right! We'll update the map soon and email you when you can see the change. Report history Problem ID: A701-F676-388E-1846 Your report: Deckers Creek Ave. terminates under the S. Walnut St. Bridge. Suggest 7. Turn left at Brockway Ave. instead. -- Thanks for your help, The Google Maps team Frank From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:53 PM To: 'monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com'; 'crc-mail(a)crcyclists.org' Subject: RE: [monbikeclub] Re: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit Dave, You can recommend better routes by clicking the Report A Problem link at the bottom of the list of directions. That way, Google can improve the routes. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WVFossils(a)aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:24 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net; monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com; crc-mail(a)crcyclists.org Subject: [monbikeclub] Re: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit Out of curiosity I typed in Morgantown to Uniontown, Googles idea was to take 857 all the way. Yea Google. I guess they couldn't find the back roads. Fourth day of biking this week, getting tired, but feels good. Fayette County roads are in very good shape. But the Lake Lynn road out of Pt Marion is not in good shape. dave -----Original Message----- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl%40comcast.net> > To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:bikeboard%40cheat.org> >; monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com <mailto:monbikeclub%40yahoogroups.com> ; monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:monbikeclub%40googlegroups.com> ; crc-mail(a)crcyclists.org <mailto:crc-mail%40crcyclists.org> Sent: Wed, Mar 10, 2010 9:00 am Subject: FW: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit Now, you can find bicycle routes on Google maps. Check out http://maps.google.com/biking . I don’t know how they select the routes but they could recommend better ones. You can input though. Hopefully, we’ll give them input and the routes will improve over time. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: League of American Bicyclists [mailto:meghan@bikeleague.org <mailto:meghan%40bikeleague.org> ] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:01 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net <mailto:frank.gmeindl%40comcast.net> Subject: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit Having trouble viewing this email? Click here You're receiving this email because of your relationship with League of American Bicyclists. Please confirm your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Meghan Cahill League of American Bicyclists 202.822.1333 Google Announces Google Biking Directions at the League of American Bicyclists' 2010 National Bike Summit Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2010 - The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for - Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps."This new tool will open people's eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "We know people want to ride more, and we know it's good for people and communities when they do ride more - this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting," Users can now choose biking when deciding how to get to their destination, starting today, March 10, 2010. If you're one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, and planning recreational or trail rides just became easier. According to Google this has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and the League is delighted that they have chosen the National Bike Summit to unveil this new feature. Google's announcement further proves the importance of the Summit and the bicycle movement in helping our nation become a more Bicycle Friendly America. The Google biking directions will make it that much easier for bicyclists to get to work, school or play. This new feature includes: step-by-step bicycling directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new "Bicycling" layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The directions feature provides step-by-step, bike-specific routing suggestions - similar to the directions provided by our driving, walking, or public transit modes. Simply enter a start point and destination and select "Bicycling" from the drop-down menu. You will receive a route that is optimized for cycling, taking advantage of bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly streets and avoiding hilly terrain whenever possible. Visit http://maps.google.com/biking to try out this new feature. Biking directions for Google Maps is currently in Beta. Follow the League's news feed on the new Google feature on the League's Blog, Facebook and Twitter. If you have any further questions, contact Meghan Cahill at 202.822.1333 or meghan(a)bikeleague.org <mailto:meghan%40bikeleague.org> . The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. 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MPO Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Apparently, DOH is afraid to ride on their own roads. According to the thread below, they only want to ride the rail trail for their conference. Any thoughts now on what our role should be in the ride? Apparently, they're still OK with beer;) Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:03 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl' Subject: FW: Planning Conf. Frank, Please find below DOH's comments on the Bike ride for the upcoming conference. I am not surprised that they don't want to take the main ride up Monongahela Boulevard but at least the proposed route will show them the hill. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Bill From: Lilly, Elizabeth A [mailto:Elizabeth.A.Lilly@wv.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:39 AM To: Bill Austin Subject: RE: Planning Conf. Bill, I ran this by them, and they want the route on the trails listed as the bike route. They are just not comfortable with Mon. Blvd. During the conference you can mention it, but it should be stressed that the trail is the main planned route for the bike ride. Give me a call if you want to discuss this. Thanks, Elizabeth From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:55 PM To: Lilly, Elizabeth A Subject: RE: Planning Conf. Elizabeth, Maybe the best way to handle it is to have two ride guides that lead the group through the same route until they get to Monongahela Blvd. Then one guide will take whoever chooses to go up Monongahela Blvd. and the other will lead the ride on the Rail Trail section. Riders can make that decision before the ride or when the two guides split up. If that's ok I'll share with the Bike Board. Thanks, Bill From: Lilly, Elizabeth A [mailto:Elizabeth.A.Lilly@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:38 PM To: Bill Austin Subject: RE: Planning Conf. Bill, After discussing the bike ride with Rob, Bill R., and Richard, we would like to have the main ride be on the trail instead of Mon. Blvd. You could mention Mon. Blvd. being an alternate route for anyone who would want to take it, but the main proposed ride should be the trail. I don't think they were comfortable having people ride on a busy main road up a steep hill from a liability standpoint, even if it is voluntary. I'll try to pick a day in April for us to come up and look at the hotel, bike ride, cookout location, etc. Thanks, Elizabeth From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 11:20 AM To: Lilly, Elizabeth A Cc: Warner, Richard L Subject: RE: Planning Conf. Elizabeth, Thanks for the update. I have preliminarily lined up the site for the Picnic. It's the pavilion at Marilla Park in Morgantown. You can visit it at the link below: http://www.boparc.org/parksfacilities/details.php?iFacility=4 There is no charge for using the park and no need for a beer permit. The Morgantown Bicycle Board has suggested a ride that includes going up Monongahela Boulevard (this is a hot issue here), but that riders can avoid if they like, it's a steep hill. I am attaching a description of the proposed ride and I would appreciate any comments Richard may have on the proposed route. Also, there is bicycle rental available in the area. The cost is $10 for a two hour rental and $15 for half a day. There are 15 bicycles available and those renting them will need to provide the rental agency with their height and inseam measurement. Helmets are included in the rental. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Bill From: Lilly, Elizabeth A [mailto:Elizabeth.A.Lilly@wv.gov] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 7:31 AM To: baustin(a)moncpc.org Subject: Planning Conf. Bill, I talked to Rob yesterday about the Planning Conference. He had a few comments about some of our topics and the overall theme of the conference. He doesn't think we ought to have Linking Planning and NEPA be the central theme for the conference since we don't do it yet. I think it's ok if we keep some of the associated topics, but we probably ought to go with a more general theme. Also, he didn't think we ought to do the breakout sessions just for the sake of smaller groups. He did have a few suggestions about focus groups for the second day though. I am out of the office today and will be off on Monday, but I'll call you on Tuesday so we can discuss this if you're available. I'm going to re-do the notes from the last meeting to add Rob's comments and send them out to the group next week. Have a nice weekend! Elizabeth No virus found in this incoming message. 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FW: Monongahela Boulevard Bike Lane Meeting Memorandum
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, The second attachment is Bill Austin's minutes of our meeting with WVDOH on the Mon Blvd bike lane and Share the Road signs. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:28 AM To: 'Warner, Richard L'; 'Lewis, Ray C'; 'Terry Hough'; tim.s.kirk(a)wv.gov; 'Damien Davis'; 'Shoukry, Fouad N'; 'Frank Gmeindl'; matthew.h.skiles(a)wv.gov; 'Chris Fletcher'; 'Robinson, Bill C' Cc: 'Hugh Kierig'; dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net Subject: Monongahela Boulevard Bike Lane Meeting Memorandum Thank you for attending the Monongahela Boulevard Bike Lane meeting on Tuesday. Please find attached a memorandum documenting the discussions. I am also attaching for your information a copy of the letter sent by the City concerning this matter. Please let me know of any corrections, additions or subtractions you may have to this memorandum. Regards, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile

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FW: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Now, you can find bicycle routes on Google maps. Check out http://maps.google.com/biking <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103167038569&s=12818&e=001pYbKTip6NGUMp5vvnnF…> . I don’t know how they select the routes but they could recommend better ones. You can input though. Hopefully, we’ll give them input and the routes will improve over time. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: League of American Bicyclists [mailto:meghan@bikeleague.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:01 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0016MrkiGIOG-8Ny_dbGoJrWHgP58T…> You're receiving this email because of your relationship with League of American Bicyclists. 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Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103167038569&s=12818&e=001pYbKTip6NGXjLW-9rUi…> that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps."This new tool will open people's eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "We know people want to ride more, and we know it's good for people and communities when they do ride more - this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting," Users can now choose biking when deciding how to get to their destination, starting today, March 10, 2010. If you're one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, and planning recreational or trail rides just became easier. According to Google this has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and the League is delighted that they have chosen the National Bike Summit to unveil this new feature. Google's announcement further proves the importance of the Summit and the bicycle movement in helping our nation become a more Bicycle Friendly America <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103167038569&s=12818&e=001pYbKTip6NGXuIZpLWiG…> . The Google biking directions will make it that much easier for bicyclists to get to work, school or play. This new feature includes: step-by-step bicycling directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new "Bicycling" layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The directions feature provides step-by-step, bike-specific routing suggestions - similar to the directions provided by our driving, walking, or public transit modes. Simply enter a start point and destination and select "Bicycling" from the drop-down menu. 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March Bicycle Board minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Attached are the March minutes of the Bicycle Board. Have a great day! BETSY SHOGREN

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Monongahela Blvd Bicycle Lane
by Paul Becker 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Congratulations to Frank and everyone who worked hard on this. That parking issue is not going to be easy. The out of town fans will politic hard for that parking. Paul Paul Becker, ScD. Professor Safety and Health Extension Extension Service West Virginia University >>> "Frank Gmeindl" 03/09/10 8:16 PM >>> Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a letter that Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineersent to WVDOT/H that summarizes our response to their points on the Mon Blvd.bike lane. At a meeting today with 5 members of the WVDOT/H, they agreedwith our recommendations. There is however, one remaining obstacle. They will not give the City the permission to proceed until the City and WVUcan work out a solution to the motor vehicle parking that occurs on theshoulder during events at the Coliseum. The City has an action item to workwith the University to develop a solution. A time table is stillundefined. My overall assessment is that the City and WVDOT/H are much morecooperative with us now. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers ofvehicles From: Damien Davis[mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:53 PM To: Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov Cc: Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov; richard.l.warner(a)wv.gov; Bill Austin; TerryHough; Jim.E.Hudson(a)wv.gov; Ray.C.Lewis(a)wv.gov; Frank Gmeindl Subject: Monongahela Blvd Bicycle Lane DearMr. Robinson, Attachedis the City*s response to several emails we have received with respect tothe proposed bicycle facility for Monongahela Blvd. I am sending this out aheadof tomorrows meeting so that we can discuss it then. Again, Thank you for yourtime and consideration. J.Damien Davis, EIT, CFM, Assistant City Engineer Cityof Morgantown PublicWorks Department - Engineering Division 389Spruce Street Morgantown,WV 26505 Office:304.284.7398 Fax:304.284.7409 www.morgantown.com J.Damien Davis, EIT, CFM, Assistant City Engineer Cityof Morgantown PublicWorks Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office:304.284.7398 Fax:304.284.7409 www.morgantown.com

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FW: Monongahela Blvd Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a letter that Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer sent to WVDOT/H that summarizes our response to their points on the Mon Blvd. bike lane. At a meeting today with 5 members of the WVDOT/H, they agreed with our recommendations. There is however, one remaining obstacle. They will not give the City the permission to proceed until the City and WVU can work out a solution to the motor vehicle parking that occurs on the shoulder during events at the Coliseum. The City has an action item to work with the University to develop a solution. A time table is still undefined. My overall assessment is that the City and WVDOT/H are much more cooperative with us now. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:53 PM To: Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov Cc: Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov; richard.l.warner(a)wv.gov; Bill Austin; Terry Hough; Jim.E.Hudson(a)wv.gov; Ray.C.Lewis(a)wv.gov; Frank Gmeindl Subject: Monongahela Blvd Bicycle Lane Dear Mr. Robinson, Attached is the City's response to several emails we have received with respect to the proposed bicycle facility for Monongahela Blvd. I am sending this out ahead of tomorrows meeting so that we can discuss it then. Again, Thank you for your time and consideration. J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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

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Club leadership training
by director 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Good morning, I'm passing this on with the suggestion that anyone involved in running a club attend. I have friends in Milwaukee and can probably help you arrange a homestay, possibly with the owner of the largest bike shop in the region. Club News League of American Bicyclists March 8, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Club Leadership Training Milwaukee, WI April 9-11, 2010 Are you the new president of your club and not quite sure what you've gotten yourself into? Just forming a club for the first time? Or perhaps you're a veteran club leader who needs some fresh ideas... 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Club leadership training
by director 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Good morning, I'm passing this on with the suggestion that anyone involved in running a club attend. I have friends in Milwaukee and can probably help you arrange a homestay, possibly with the owner of the largest bike shop in the region. Club News League of American Bicyclists March 8, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Club Leadership Training Milwaukee, WI April 9-11, 2010 Are you the new president of your club and not quite sure what you've gotten yourself into? Just forming a club for the first time? Or perhaps you're a veteran club leader who needs some fresh ideas... 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Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn from peers - and then pick up some great bike merchandise! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Club of the Year Awards Congratulations to our 2009 Clubs of the Year, as determined by the League Board and staff. If you think your club deserves to be on this list next year, contact your regional board member this fall or email Bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org. Region 1: Saratoga Cycling Club, NY. Region 2: White Clay Bicycle Club Region 3: Bluegrass Bicycle Club Region 4: Elmhurst Bicycle Club Region 5: New Mexico Touring Society & Phoenix Metro Bike Club Region 6: Cascade Bicycle Club ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Club Newsletter of the Year Congratulations to the Newsletter of the Year winner, the Westerville Bicycle Club [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103156367524&s=23224&e=001DWjvJleBJBFxnbShxtP…], from Westerville, Ohio! 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FWD: RE: Asking for Legislative Support at next week's Bike Summit
by director 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Frank, Much as I'd like to answer your questions, you're asking me to detour from my task. As cycling citizens we all owe it to ourselves to read these bills and write to our lawmakers with our opinions. After that, if you've got the will and time to help me make the case for them please call me about helping draft the one-page support papers. Lawmakers listen to their constituents, especially when they take the trouble to show up at the office. If the bill does have anything you don't like, you can express that too and advocate for ammendment. Here's more info on the ACT act: http://www.bikeleague.org/blog/2010/03/just-in-time-for-the-summit-blumenau… http://blumenauer.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1606&… The other things you should be able to look up. After you do I'd encourage you to write to your lawmakers (Rockefeller, Byrd and Mollohan) with you opinion on which way they should vote. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:59:27 -0500 Nick, Looks like you've crossed over into the dark "bike/ped" side. Please don't promote any legislation that doesn't support our right to the road, i.e. legislation that leads the public to expect us to ride on bike paths, bike lanes, shoulders, etc. As far as I'm concerned, most streets are already complete. Most cyclists just don't know how to ride on them. Where they're too narrow or too fast, widen them. Is that in any of those bills? The routes to school would be safe if students were properly trained to ride them and if laws were enforced. Are those points in any of those bills? I've never heard of the active community transportation act but what rewards does it give people moving under their own power? What costs does it put on those that use motor vehicles and jeopardize human powered movement? Good luck in the snake pit. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > -----Original Message----- > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of director > Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 8:57 AM > To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org > Subject: [Bikeboard] Asking for Legislative Support at next week's Bike > Summit > > > Good morning, > I need your help. > > As Morgantown's unofficial (but only) representative at the League of > American Bicyclists Summit next week in DC I'm drafting a couple of > one-page requests to leave with lawmakers when we visit Capitol Hill on > lobbying day. (btw - Don't worry, I won't be going in alone. 3 other > League members will be in our lobbying party from Charleston, > Martinsburg and Parkersburg. They all have better sense and restraint > than me, but not as much enthusiasm) If any of you have ever > complained about me acting singly and capriciously or overstepping my > (non-existent) authority, here's your chance to reign me in. > > Help me draft the requests based on how current legislation will affect > Morgantown - pictures, maps, stories, etc. The following bills are > currently up for consideration and I'm drafting a one-page document on > each one to leave behind in the office of each legislative aid we meet > with. > > "Complete Streets" Act - S. 584/HR 1443 > > "Safe Routes to Schools" Act S. 1156/HR 4021 > > "Active Community Transportation Act of 2010" H.R. 4722 > > In addition, I have these general objectives to promote if there's time > to complete requests for them: > Support/Introduce legislation that increases Non-Motorized Funding NMF > to a level comparable to its mode-share in WV (currently we're the > worst). Bring NMF from its current 0.2% value to 8% (bike/ped > modeshare) or 6% (bike/ped fatality share). > > Support/Introduce legislation that makes bike/ped safety education a > requirement in schools (rider education at the grade school level, > bike/ped awareness in drivers' education) This will have impact beyond > training the current generation of walkers/bikers - it will educate the > next generation of voters, legislators, planners and traffic engineers. > > I'll be working on this over the weekend and until I leave Tuesday > morning. Thank you for any support you can offer. > Nick > > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-685-8954 > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Help lobby for bicycling next week
by director 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Good morning, Next week I'll be at the League's 10th annual National Bike Summit along with about 700 advocates from all over the country (and a few from out of the country). This sounds like a lot of people, but when it comes to making national policy change it's just a start. They'd like your help. One of the days - March 11 - will be dedicated to lobbying on Capitol Hill for biker-friendly legislation. Those of us (4) from West Virginia will be visiting our senators and congressmen personally (usually their aides) to do this. The Alliance for Biking and Walking has set up a way that you can help, as described below. Of particular importance is the "Active Community Transportation" bill just introduced by congressman Blumenauer that would allow bike/ped projects to be funded over multiple years, like all other successful projects. Please follow the directions in the message below to contact your lawmakers and let them know how you feel about the issues before them (rants about issues that don't have pending legislation should be saved for another time). Please pass this on to everyone you know who feels passionately about supporting biking and walking infrastructure as well (including friends, city govt, businesses, etc). Thank you, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Alliance for Biking & Walking <jeremy(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org> Reply-To: jeremy(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:36:32 -0500 (EST) Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001cHaZO6NvI5WfbdCiYaOfEkqwk8Y… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ACT Act Introduced! Virtual Lobby Day March 11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Dear Nick, Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. For the first time, communities would be able to compete for multi-year funding to build active transportation systems, just as they do for transit and road infrastructure. Though many of you will be coming to DC next week for the National Bike Summit, this is a great opportunity for other leaders and members of your organization not traveling to DC to participate in an important way. Working with our America Bikes partners, we encourage your organization to participate in a Virtual Lobby Day next Thursday. "Too often we take for granted the value of being able to bike and walk to work," said Blumenauer. "It's unfortunate that many communities don't have the infrastructure in place to make active and healthy forms of transportation more accessible. The ACT transportation grants will make it easier for people to get out of their vehicles and onto sidewalks or bikes, boosting both heart rates and community vitality." We thank Representative Blumenauer and the other original sponsors - Russ Carnahan (D-MO), Michael Capuano (D-MA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Bob Filner (D-CA), Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Jim Moran (D-VA) - for championing bicycling and walking. TAKE ACTION Given the timing of the bill's release, we have a unique opportunity to conduct a Virtual Lobby Day and present a strong and unified voice on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 11th. In conjunction with the National Bike Summit we ask that you call your representative next Thursday at the same time that over 700 Summit participants will have in-person meetings in congressional offices. NEXT STEPS On Wednesday March 10th we'll send a second alert with a link to the League of American Bicyclists on-line action center where people can easily contact their representatives. We encourage you to use the talking points below to send your own alert encouraging your members to participate. TALKING POINTS Please call your representatives on March 11th to ask them to co-sponsor H.R.4722: "The Active Community Transportation Act." Tell Them: * Bicycling and walking are part of the solution. Half of all trips in the United States are three miles or less, yet the majority of these short trips are made by car. Shifting more of these short trips to biking and walking would not only reduce congestion, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and our dependence on oil, but will also improve physical activity, safety, and livability. * Investing in bicycling and walking infrastructure works. Commuting by bicycle has increased 43 percent since 2000 - and by 69 percent in designated Bicycle Friendly Communities that have invested in infrastructure improvements. * Please co-sponsor the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R.4722). Thanks, Jeremy Grandstaff Member Services Director Alliance for Biking & Walking ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share this email http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=ctctproductstrategy&url=http:… Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1102329622679&ea=director@posit… This email was sent to director(a)positivespin.org by jeremy(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org. 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Bike ed simulator
by director 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Good morning, Not sure how I missed this when it came up last Fall, but thought some of you might be interested in it too. http://www.slashgear.com/honda-bicycle-simulator-injects-road-safety-fun-in… Est. price is $8500 Anyone heard any reviews? Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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Author
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please select from the following list, articles that you would like to author for the Dominion Post and the blog at www.BikeMorgantown.com: 1. About Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 2. City Receives Bicycling Educational Grant 3. Same Roads, Same Rights, Same rules 4. Riding a Bike in Traffic 5. Driving near Bicyclists 6. Bikes and Pedestrians 7. Biking for Children 8. Alternative approaches: Bike Lanes, Road Share 9. Civility on the Road 10. Green biking 11. Healthy Biking 12. Morgantown Bike Route 13. Biking in Other Cities 14. Biking around the world 15. Traffic Skills 101 16. Bike Trips around Morgantown 17. Positive Spin 18. Bike Groups in Morgantown (????) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Biking for Parents 20. ABC Quick Check Starting in a few weeks, we will have regular, frequent, periodical articles published and we need Bicycle Board authors for them. If you don't like any of these, suggest a topic that you'd like to write about. Keep in mind that the goal is to improve behaviors and attitudes toward bicycling of everyone, including bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians in Morgantown. We will discuss these at tomorrow night's Bicycle Board meeting. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a recommended agenda for this Thursday's (3/4) Bicycle Board meeting. Also attached are the minutes of our last meeting. At the meeting, we'll discuss National Bike Month. Please review this link: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/pdf/national_bike_month_guide.p df before the meeting. It provides a plan that includes ideas for things we can do for Bike Month. Please reply if you would like any changes or additions to the agenda. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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MPO Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Don Dickerson, Hugh Kierig and Aira Burkhart for meeting with Bill Austin and me to develop a plan for the September 15 ride with representatives from WV's 7 MPOs, the WVDOT and WVDOH. The MPO Conference venue will be the Hotel Morgan. We recommended Marilla Park for the picnic. I recommended that Bill contact Ralph Larue, larue(a)boparc.org about renting the park and getting a beer permit. We recommended that the ride proceed from the Hotel Morgan up Monongahela Blvd. to Patteson Dr., over University Av., down Campus Dr., across Beechurst to the rail trail and the rail trail to Marilla. Attached is a cue sheet. (Can anybody put this on a map?) I agreed to check with Chip about conference attendees that don't bring bikes to rent them from him. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FWD: CycleSafe Covered Bike Parking
by director 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

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Re: [Bikeboard] Rail Trail Closure Letter to DP
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Paul, Chet, Hugh, Derek, Don Spencer, Chip and Alice for feedback on the letter. Attached is a revision that addresses their recommended changes. Chip suggested that I wait until there are more cyclists on the road so I'm going to wait and ask the DP to publish it on March 14. Thanks again for your work on the Bicycle Board. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:27 AM To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' Subject: Rail Trail Closure Letter to DP Bicycle Board Members, What do you think of my sending the attached letter to the Dominion Post? I'm going to ask them to make it a separate column but it might end up just being a letter to the editor. I'd like to send it before the end of the week so I'd appreciate your earliest reply. Trail Closure Diverts Bikes to Boulevard Now that MUB has closed the Rail Trail more bicycles are using Beechurst, Mon Blvd. and Don Knotts Blvd. The law gives bicyclists the same right to the road as motorists. It also requires us to obey the same rules. If bicyclists drive their bicycles as vehicles and motorists treat cyclists as drivers of vehicles, everyone should fare well. The law also requires drivers to give safe space when passing: at least 3 feet; more when the motor vehicle is going much faster than the bicycle, for example climbing the hill on Mon Blvd. The City is negotiating with WVDOH to install a bike climbing lane on the east shoulder of Mon. Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Dr. but we won't see that for a while. Please treat bicyclists as drivers of vehicles but remember some may be going a bit slower with the spare tire they picked up over the winter. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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FW: WVDOH Road projects
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

FYI From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:47 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: WVDOH Road projects Oh, and Frank, any emphasis on shoulders on bridges isn't because we're trying to "shoo" bicycles onto the shoulders on bridges, it's just that we realize shoulders are an "escape" if the bicyclist is crowded or something goes wrong on the bridge while the bicyclist is mixed in with motorized traffic. From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:49 PM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: 'Damien Davis'; 'Morgantown Bike Board'; 'Bill Foster'; 'kelly r williams' Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Bill, I checked with the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and the Country Roads Cyclists bicycle club. Nobody knows of any planned events that will be using any of the three bridges. Can you say when work will be done on these bridges? If we knew when the bridges would be unavailable, we could plan alternative routes. I ride over the Basnettville bridge approximately 12 times each year. Approximately, 4 times, I'm leading a club ride that usually includes 3-8 cyclists. If I knew when that bridge would be out, I could reschedule the rides or find an alternate route. Since the work summaries include descriptions of the shoulders, I'm wondering if you wanted feedback on that. Shoulders are important for pedestrians and the wider the better. For cyclists, shoulders, particularly where the shoulder doesn't continue are typically not used. I would caution against enticing cyclists onto the shoulder when they might have to swerve back onto the roadway. Approximately 6.5% of all bicycle/motor vehicle crashes (http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/ctanbike.pdf) where caused by the cyclist swerving or turning left into the path of an overtaking motor vehicle. If you wouldn't send a motorcycle or other motor vehicle down the shoulder, it's probably a good idea not to send a bicycle down the shoulder. Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. Is this useful to you? I hope I was able to give you what you need. Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss this or other bicycle matters. Thank you for giving bicyclists consideration in these projects as well as all your work. I remain at your service, Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:24 PM To: Robinson, Bill C Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Bill, Damien Davis forwarded your message to me but even though my name appears in your address list, I did not receive your message directly. Could you please check to see if the address that you have is either fgmeindl(a)verizon.net or frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net ? Either should work. I have forwarded your message to the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for comment. I will respond when I get their comments. Thanks for including me on your list! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:55 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Frank, FYI J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 _____ From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:46 AM To: Adam Stevens; Adventure Pursuit; Ann Conageski; Belomar MPO; Ben Stout; Betty Carver; Bill Foster; Bill Reger; Bob Plymale; Brieanne Salmons; Chris Craig; Chriss Gress; Christy Bailey; Connie Lupardus; Craig Lefevre; Damien Davis; David Layman; Dennis Strawn; Diane Ludwig; Don Spencer; Donna Printz; Doug Wayt; Drew Smithberger; Ella Belling; Eric Sandeno; Frank Gmeindl; Gil Willis; Grant Co. Development office; Harold Simmons; Huntington MPO; Jamie Fields; Jen Giovannetti; Jim Hudson; Joelle Ennis; John Fekete; John R. McGarrity; Jordan Cox; Justin Gaull; Keller, Perry J; Ken Dzaack; Kim Broughton; Kristy Blower; Laird Knight; Lewis, Ray C; Logan Mountain Bike Association, Inc.; Marc Glass; Mark Felton; Matt Marcus; Matt Sherald; Mike Gaspar; Mike Whitt; Morgantown MPO; Norm Bailey; Patricia Clay; Peggy Pings; Peggy Pings; Rebecca MacLeod; Region Eight PDC; Region Four PDC; Region I PDC; Region II PDC; Region Seven PDC; Regiona VI Planning Council; Richard Warner; Rob Pennington; Roger Lilly ; Ron Enders; Sharon Cruikshank; Stephen Graber; Susie Salisbury; Tim Meeks; West Virginia Mountain Bike Assoc.; WWW MPO Cc: Boggs, Steve D; Thornton, William S Subject: WVDOH Road projects Everyone - The following projects are upcoming WVDOH road work - please examine and let me know of any specific bicycle/pedestrian activities that you are aware of that would affect these projects: Marion Co. Basnettville Bridge S225-218-10.86 cid:image005.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Proposed bridge carries WV218 over Paw Paw Creek and is located 0.03 miles south of the intersection of WV 218 with marion Co. CR17. The proposed bridge is 100' in length, two 11' lanes, with no sidewalk and 2-3' shoulders. To provide accessibility and better bicycle/pedestrian accommodation, it is being discussed that the shoulders be expanded to 4'. McDowell Co. Bartley Branch Road Bridge S324-83/3-0.02 cid:image011.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Little or no shoulders on road, no accommodation is being recommended. Taylor Co. Bridge Street Bridge S246-9-0.02 cid:image012.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Location: carries Taylor County Route 9 over Three Fork Creek, CSX railroad and Front Street, approximately 0.02 miles east of the intersection of US119-CR 9. The proposed replacement bridge is approximately 450' in length and will have two 11' lanes with two 5' shoulders and a 5' sidewalk. Please return any comments to me as quickly as you can to facilitate the design schedule. Bill William C. Robinson State Trail Coordinator Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 5, Room 863 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9615 Fax - (304)558-3783 bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov "The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard, often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962

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FW: WVDOH Road projects
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

FYI From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:43 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: WVDOH Road projects Frank - Thanks for the suggestions - several people have asked for other info such as daily traffic count and posted speed. As I go along, I will try to incorporate these suggestions into future postings. Bill From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:49 PM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: 'Damien Davis'; 'Morgantown Bike Board'; 'Bill Foster'; 'kelly r williams' Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Bill, I checked with the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and the Country Roads Cyclists bicycle club. Nobody knows of any planned events that will be using any of the three bridges. Can you say when work will be done on these bridges? If we knew when the bridges would be unavailable, we could plan alternative routes. I ride over the Basnettville bridge approximately 12 times each year. Approximately, 4 times, I'm leading a club ride that usually includes 3-8 cyclists. If I knew when that bridge would be out, I could reschedule the rides or find an alternate route. Since the work summaries include descriptions of the shoulders, I'm wondering if you wanted feedback on that. Shoulders are important for pedestrians and the wider the better. For cyclists, shoulders, particularly where the shoulder doesn't continue are typically not used. I would caution against enticing cyclists onto the shoulder when they might have to swerve back onto the roadway. Approximately 6.5% of all bicycle/motor vehicle crashes (http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/ctanbike.pdf) where caused by the cyclist swerving or turning left into the path of an overtaking motor vehicle. If you wouldn't send a motorcycle or other motor vehicle down the shoulder, it's probably a good idea not to send a bicycle down the shoulder. Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. Is this useful to you? I hope I was able to give you what you need. Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss this or other bicycle matters. Thank you for giving bicyclists consideration in these projects as well as all your work. I remain at your service, Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:24 PM To: Robinson, Bill C Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Bill, Damien Davis forwarded your message to me but even though my name appears in your address list, I did not receive your message directly. Could you please check to see if the address that you have is either fgmeindl(a)verizon.net or frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net ? Either should work. I have forwarded your message to the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for comment. I will respond when I get their comments. Thanks for including me on your list! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:55 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Frank, FYI J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 _____ From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:46 AM To: Adam Stevens; Adventure Pursuit; Ann Conageski; Belomar MPO; Ben Stout; Betty Carver; Bill Foster; Bill Reger; Bob Plymale; Brieanne Salmons; Chris Craig; Chriss Gress; Christy Bailey; Connie Lupardus; Craig Lefevre; Damien Davis; David Layman; Dennis Strawn; Diane Ludwig; Don Spencer; Donna Printz; Doug Wayt; Drew Smithberger; Ella Belling; Eric Sandeno; Frank Gmeindl; Gil Willis; Grant Co. Development office; Harold Simmons; Huntington MPO; Jamie Fields; Jen Giovannetti; Jim Hudson; Joelle Ennis; John Fekete; John R. McGarrity; Jordan Cox; Justin Gaull; Keller, Perry J; Ken Dzaack; Kim Broughton; Kristy Blower; Laird Knight; Lewis, Ray C; Logan Mountain Bike Association, Inc.; Marc Glass; Mark Felton; Matt Marcus; Matt Sherald; Mike Gaspar; Mike Whitt; Morgantown MPO; Norm Bailey; Patricia Clay; Peggy Pings; Peggy Pings; Rebecca MacLeod; Region Eight PDC; Region Four PDC; Region I PDC; Region II PDC; Region Seven PDC; Regiona VI Planning Council; Richard Warner; Rob Pennington; Roger Lilly ; Ron Enders; Sharon Cruikshank; Stephen Graber; Susie Salisbury; Tim Meeks; West Virginia Mountain Bike Assoc.; WWW MPO Cc: Boggs, Steve D; Thornton, William S Subject: WVDOH Road projects Everyone - The following projects are upcoming WVDOH road work - please examine and let me know of any specific bicycle/pedestrian activities that you are aware of that would affect these projects: Marion Co. Basnettville Bridge S225-218-10.86 cid:image005.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Proposed bridge carries WV218 over Paw Paw Creek and is located 0.03 miles south of the intersection of WV 218 with marion Co. CR17. The proposed bridge is 100' in length, two 11' lanes, with no sidewalk and 2-3' shoulders. To provide accessibility and better bicycle/pedestrian accommodation, it is being discussed that the shoulders be expanded to 4'. McDowell Co. Bartley Branch Road Bridge S324-83/3-0.02 cid:image011.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Little or no shoulders on road, no accommodation is being recommended. Taylor Co. Bridge Street Bridge S246-9-0.02 cid:image012.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Location: carries Taylor County Route 9 over Three Fork Creek, CSX railroad and Front Street, approximately 0.02 miles east of the intersection of US119-CR 9. The proposed replacement bridge is approximately 450' in length and will have two 11' lanes with two 5' shoulders and a 5' sidewalk. Please return any comments to me as quickly as you can to facilitate the design schedule. Bill William C. Robinson State Trail Coordinator Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 5, Room 863 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9615 Fax - (304)558-3783 bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov "The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard, often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962

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FW: WVDOH Road projects
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Bill, I checked with the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and the Country Roads Cyclists bicycle club. Nobody knows of any planned events that will be using any of the three bridges. Can you say when work will be done on these bridges? If we knew when the bridges would be unavailable, we could plan alternative routes. I ride over the Basnettville bridge approximately 12 times each year. Approximately, 4 times, I'm leading a club ride that usually includes 3-8 cyclists. If I knew when that bridge would be out, I could reschedule the rides or find an alternate route. Since the work summaries include descriptions of the shoulders, I'm wondering if you wanted feedback on that. Shoulders are important for pedestrians and the wider the better. For cyclists, shoulders, particularly where the shoulder doesn't continue are typically not used. I would caution against enticing cyclists onto the shoulder when they might have to swerve back onto the roadway. Approximately 6.5% of all bicycle/motor vehicle crashes (http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/ctanbike.pdf) where caused by the cyclist swerving or turning left into the path of an overtaking motor vehicle. If you wouldn't send a motorcycle or other motor vehicle down the shoulder, it's probably a good idea not to send a bicycle down the shoulder. Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. Is this useful to you? I hope I was able to give you what you need. Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss this or other bicycle matters. Thank you for giving bicyclists consideration in these projects as well as all your work. I remain at your service, Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:24 PM To: Robinson, Bill C Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Bill, Damien Davis forwarded your message to me but even though my name appears in your address list, I did not receive your message directly. Could you please check to see if the address that you have is either fgmeindl(a)verizon.net or frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net ? Either should work. I have forwarded your message to the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for comment. I will respond when I get their comments. Thanks for including me on your list! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:55 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: FW: WVDOH Road projects Frank, FYI J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 _____ From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:46 AM To: Adam Stevens; Adventure Pursuit; Ann Conageski; Belomar MPO; Ben Stout; Betty Carver; Bill Foster; Bill Reger; Bob Plymale; Brieanne Salmons; Chris Craig; Chriss Gress; Christy Bailey; Connie Lupardus; Craig Lefevre; Damien Davis; David Layman; Dennis Strawn; Diane Ludwig; Don Spencer; Donna Printz; Doug Wayt; Drew Smithberger; Ella Belling; Eric Sandeno; Frank Gmeindl; Gil Willis; Grant Co. Development office; Harold Simmons; Huntington MPO; Jamie Fields; Jen Giovannetti; Jim Hudson; Joelle Ennis; John Fekete; John R. McGarrity; Jordan Cox; Justin Gaull; Keller, Perry J; Ken Dzaack; Kim Broughton; Kristy Blower; Laird Knight; Lewis, Ray C; Logan Mountain Bike Association, Inc.; Marc Glass; Mark Felton; Matt Marcus; Matt Sherald; Mike Gaspar; Mike Whitt; Morgantown MPO; Norm Bailey; Patricia Clay; Peggy Pings; Peggy Pings; Rebecca MacLeod; Region Eight PDC; Region Four PDC; Region I PDC; Region II PDC; Region Seven PDC; Regiona VI Planning Council; Richard Warner; Rob Pennington; Roger Lilly ; Ron Enders; Sharon Cruikshank; Stephen Graber; Susie Salisbury; Tim Meeks; West Virginia Mountain Bike Assoc.; WWW MPO Cc: Boggs, Steve D; Thornton, William S Subject: WVDOH Road projects Everyone - The following projects are upcoming WVDOH road work - please examine and let me know of any specific bicycle/pedestrian activities that you are aware of that would affect these projects: Marion Co. Basnettville Bridge S225-218-10.86 cid:image005.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Proposed bridge carries WV218 over Paw Paw Creek and is located 0.03 miles south of the intersection of WV 218 with marion Co. CR17. The proposed bridge is 100' in length, two 11' lanes, with no sidewalk and 2-3' shoulders. To provide accessibility and better bicycle/pedestrian accommodation, it is being discussed that the shoulders be expanded to 4'. McDowell Co. Bartley Branch Road Bridge S324-83/3-0.02 cid:image011.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Little or no shoulders on road, no accommodation is being recommended. Taylor Co. Bridge Street Bridge S246-9-0.02 cid:image012.jpg@01CAAEEC.DDD3A370 Location: carries Taylor County Route 9 over Three Fork Creek, CSX railroad and Front Street, approximately 0.02 miles east of the intersection of US119-CR 9. The proposed replacement bridge is approximately 450' in length and will have two 11' lanes with two 5' shoulders and a 5' sidewalk. Please return any comments to me as quickly as you can to facilitate the design schedule. Bill William C. Robinson State Trail Coordinator Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 5, Room 863 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9615 Fax - (304)558-3783 bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov "The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard, often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962

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Bike sharing in Mexico City
by director 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Good morning, This article was on Tree-hugger this morning. It's particularly interesting because the city took on infrastructure improvement to make it possible. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/ecobici-official-bike-sharing-progr… Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-s685-8954 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Rail Trail Closure Letter to DP
by Chet Parsons 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Frank - I like the idea of sending the letter. My one suggestion would be to change the reference of the climbing lane from "east side" to "hillside" or "opposite the river" - something that even the geographically challenged might understand. Thanks for writing it! Chet On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > > > What do you think of my sending the attached letter to the *Dominion Post*? > I’m going to ask them to make it a separate column but it might end up just > being a letter to the editor. > > > > I’d like to send it before the end of the week so I’d appreciate your > earliest reply. > > > > Trail Closure Diverts Bikes to Boulevard > > Now that MUB has closed the Rail Trail more bicycles are using Beechurst, > Mon Blvd. and Don Knotts Blvd. > > The law gives bicyclists the same right to the road as motorists. It also > requires us to obey the same rules. If bicyclists drive their bicycles as > vehicles and motorists treat cyclists as drivers of vehicles, everyone > should fare well. > > The law also requires drivers to give safe space when passing: at least 3 > feet; more when the motor vehicle is going much faster than the bicycle, for > example climbing the hill on Mon Blvd. > > The City is negotiating with WVDOH to install a bike climbing lane on the > east shoulder of Mon. Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Dr. but we > won’t see that for a while. > > Please treat bicyclists as drivers of vehicles but remember some may be > going a bit slower with the spare tire they picked up over the winter. > > > > Frank Gmeindl > > League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor > > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Rail Trail Closure Letter to DP
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, What do you think of my sending the attached letter to the Dominion Post? I'm going to ask them to make it a separate column but it might end up just being a letter to the editor. I'd like to send it before the end of the week so I'd appreciate your earliest reply. Trail Closure Diverts Bikes to Boulevard Now that MUB has closed the Rail Trail more bicycles are using Beechurst, Mon Blvd. and Don Knotts Blvd. The law gives bicyclists the same right to the road as motorists. It also requires us to obey the same rules. If bicyclists drive their bicycles as vehicles and motorists treat cyclists as drivers of vehicles, everyone should fare well. The law also requires drivers to give safe space when passing: at least 3 feet; more when the motor vehicle is going much faster than the bicycle, for example climbing the hill on Mon Blvd. The City is negotiating with WVDOH to install a bike climbing lane on the east shoulder of Mon. Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Dr. but we won't see that for a while. Please treat bicyclists as drivers of vehicles but remember some may be going a bit slower with the spare tire they picked up over the winter. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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B is our logo
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thank you for your prompt votes for the logo. As of 10 am Saturday morning, we have a conclusive majority of votes for B. We will proceed with it. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 9:56 AM To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' Subject: URGENT: Please Reply Now! Please reply: A or B. Attached are two files: A and B. They show two logos. Please reply and say which one you favor. Thanks to Aira, Chip, Eleonore Jones and Gary Rodosta for working so diligently to make a logo. We've arrived at two and need to decide on one. The key difference between the logos is the representation of the bicyclist but the font style and other graphics including the "M", the skyline, the shading, etc. are all factors that we've considered. Please reply just to me. I will tally the vote. If there's a tie, I will select by flipping a coin. Keep in mind that the logo will be used on anything we produce from as big as billboards to as small as correspondence documents and in media including web site, facebook, twitter, billboards and paper. Voting will be open until next Thursday. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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URGENT: Please Reply Now!
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Please reply: A or B. Attached are two files: A and B. They show two logos. Please reply and say which one you favor. Thanks to Aira, Chip, Eleonore Jones and Gary Rodosta for working so diligently to make a logo. We've arrived at two and need to decide on one. The key difference between the logos is the representation of the bicyclist but the font style and other graphics including the "M", the skyline, the shading, etc. are all factors that we've considered. Please reply just to me. I will tally the vote. If there's a tie, I will select by flipping a coin. Keep in mind that the logo will be used on anything we produce from as big as billboards to as small as correspondence documents and in media including web site, facebook, twitter, billboards and paper. Voting will be open until next Thursday. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Destinations to show on Morgantown Bi...
by director 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Good morning, I made the following additions to the list. I added Positive Spin because our focus is on getting people started biking who can't afford to otherwise - and lot's of them are new to town and have trouble finding us. I added the community centers because these are places where many of our customers need to go. Hope this helps, Nick Bike shops Positive Spin (added by Nick Hein) Community Centers (added by Nick Hein) Rock Forge Neighborhood House Scott's Run Neighborhood House The Shack Wiles Hill Senior Center Mon Senior Center (Mountaineer Mall) Bartlett House Christian Help Friendship Room ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:52:48 +0000 >I've shared a document with you: > >Destinations to show on Morgantown Bi... >https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbMUwYEF9kqZZGd0c2czOGZfMGNtZG5uOGd0&hl=… > >It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this >document, just click the link above. > >Please click on the link and add or subtract destinations that you think >should be on the Bike Route map. > >Derek, Ryan Post and I met tonight to complete the list. We did the best >we could. Now, it's up to you. > >(If you tried to edit the list before and had trouble, that's probably my >fault... just learning Google docs. You should be able to just click on >the link and edit the doc now without signing in.) > >Frank > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-s685-8954 --

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Destinations to show on Morgantown Bi...
by fgmeindl＠gmail.com 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

I've shared a document with you: Destinations to show on Morgantown Bi... https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbMUwYEF9kqZZGd0c2czOGZfMGNtZG5uOGd0&hl=… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above. Please click on the link and add or subtract destinations that you think should be on the Bike Route map. Derek, Ryan Post and I met tonight to complete the list. We did the best we could. Now, it's up to you. (If you tried to edit the list before and had trouble, that's probably my fault... just learning Google docs. You should be able to just click on the link and edit the doc now without signing in.) Frank

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FW: WVDOH Road projects
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Any comments that I should pass on to Bill Robinson on these 3 bridge projects? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Robinson, Bill C [mailto:Bill.C.Robinson@wv.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:46 AM To: Adam Stevens; Adventure Pursuit; Ann Conageski; Belomar MPO; Ben Stout; Betty Carver; Bill Foster; Bill Reger; Bob Plymale; Brieanne Salmons; Chris Craig; Chriss Gress; Christy Bailey; Connie Lupardus; Craig Lefevre; Damien Davis; David Layman; Dennis Strawn; Diane Ludwig; Don Spencer; Donna Printz; Doug Wayt; Drew Smithberger; Ella Belling; Eric Sandeno; Frank Gmeindl; Gil Willis; Grant Co. Development office; Harold Simmons; Huntington MPO; Jamie Fields; Jen Giovannetti; Jim Hudson; Joelle Ennis; John Fekete; John R. McGarrity; Jordan Cox; Justin Gaull; Keller, Perry J; Ken Dzaack; Kim Broughton; Kristy Blower; Laird Knight; Lewis, Ray C; Logan Mountain Bike Association, Inc.; Marc Glass; Mark Felton; Matt Marcus; Matt Sherald; Mike Gaspar; Mike Whitt; Morgantown MPO; Norm Bailey; Patricia Clay; Peggy Pings; Peggy Pings; Rebecca MacLeod; Region Eight PDC; Region Four PDC; Region I PDC; Region II PDC; Region Seven PDC; Regiona VI Planning Council; Richard Warner; Rob Pennington; Roger Lilly ; Ron Enders; Sharon Cruikshank; Stephen Graber; Susie Salisbury; Tim Meeks; West Virginia Mountain Bike Assoc.; WWW MPO Cc: Boggs, Steve D; Thornton, William S Subject: WVDOH Road projects Everyone - The following projects are upcoming WVDOH road work - please examine and let me know of any specific bicycle/pedestrian activities that you are aware of that would affect these projects: Marion Co. Basnettville Bridge S225-218-10.86 Proposed bridge carries WV218 over Paw Paw Creek and is located 0.03 miles south of the intersection of WV 218 with marion Co. CR17. The proposed bridge is 100' in length, two 11' lanes, with no sidewalk and 2-3' shoulders. To provide accessibility and better bicycle/pedestrian accommodation, it is being discussed that the shoulders be expanded to 4'. McDowell Co. Bartley Branch Road Bridge S324-83/3-0.02 Little or no shoulders on road, no accommodation is being recommended. Taylor Co. Bridge Street Bridge S246-9-0.02 Location: carries Taylor County Route 9 over Three Fork Creek, CSX railroad and Front Street, approximately 0.02 miles east of the intersection of US119-CR 9. The proposed replacement bridge is approximately 450' in length and will have two 11' lanes with two 5' shoulders and a 5' sidewalk. Please return any comments to me as quickly as you can to facilitate the design schedule. Bill William C. Robinson State Trail Coordinator Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Building 5, Room 863 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 (304)558-9615 Fax - (304)558-3783 bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov "The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard, often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962

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Bike Route Map Meeting (2-16-10)
by guitardeek＠hotmail.com 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hey guys, We're having another Bike Route Meeting tomorrow night. The PSC Training Room is reserved for tomorrow night, Tuesday, 2/16, 5:30-6:30 pm. Please come if you can make it. If the snow gets to be too much again, we may cancel. I understand we could get between 6-12 inches by tomorrow! Derek Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

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Fwd: February minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Attached, please find the February minutes of the Bicycle Board. Thank you, BETSY

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Destinations for Bike Route map
by fgmeindl＠gmail.com 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

I've shared a document with you: Destinations to show on Morgantown Bi... http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbMUwYEF9kqZZGd0c2czOGZfMGNtZG5uOGd0&hl=e… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above. Bicycle Board Members, I have created a Google Doc listing destinations that should be on the Morgantown Bicycle Route map. Please add destinations that you think should be on there. Be specific. Frank

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Bike Route Map Meeting...
by Derek Springston 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Hey guys, I'm scheduling another Bike Route Map meeting in about a week and a half. The following evenings work for me. Monday February 15th- anytime after approx. 5:30 Tuesday February 16th- anytime after approx. 5:30 Please let me know ASAP if you CAN or CAN'T attend, so we can reserve a room somewhere. If at least 2 or 3 Also, please take your Bike Route Map that I've emailed and mark any destinations (hotels, restaurants, etc) that you feel should be added to the map. If you have time to ride some of the routes, please do and mark any steep sections, one-way streets, or roads in poor condition (gravel sections, potholes, etc). We need your input. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/

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Confident City Cycling 2/13
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, For those of you that have not completed the Traffic Skills 101 course, if you want to complete the on-line course at http://www.bikeed.org and then do the hands on part at the Coliseum and on local roads, I will schedule the Coliseum for Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. We will meet at the Coliseum Room 252, learn and practice crash avoidance maneuvers in the parking lot and then practice traffic skills in. traffic! Please reply ASAP. If another date would suit you better, let me know. Also, I'm conducting the full live course here in Morgantown Sat. 2/27 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Sun. 2/28 8:30 am - Noon and you're welcome to participate. I currently have 4 likely participants so have room for up to 2 more. This should be an interesting class because at least 3 of the participants are taking the course so they can then attend the League Cycling Instructor (LCI) seminar to become LCIs. That means they'll probably bring much knowledge with them to share. They're from Parkersburg, Wheeling and Erie. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 Morgantown, WV Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: MPO Conference Bike Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Anyone interested in leading a ride for the participants of the Statewide MPO conference in September? There are 7 MPOs in the state. They make the transportation plans for the state's metropolitan areas. Getting them focused on cycling could have an impact across the state. Their home base is the Hotel Morgan. County parks listed at http://www.boparc.org/parksfacilities/index.php that might be worth considering include: Krepps Park White Park Marilla Park Whitemoore Park and Trails King Street Park Jack Roberts Park Hazel Ruby-McQuain Riverfront Park South University Avenue Park Jerome Park Caperton Trail Deckers Creek Trail MEA Fishing Pier Mylan Park at Chaplin Hill Dorsey's Knob Park featuring Sky Rock White Park Trails Beer? Let me know if you're interested in doing something with this. I'll organize those interested. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:26 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: MPO Conference Bike Ride Frank, We are now in the stages of planning the MPO Conference Bike Ride. The ride should take place the evening of either Tuesday 9/21 or Wednesday 9/23. My initial thought is that maybe we could have a ride to the MPO Conference picnic tentatively scheduled the evening of the 23rd. I have not selected a site for the picnic but I thought that a county park would be appropriate-if they allow beer. Please let me know your thoughts particularly on the potential location. Thanks, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile

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Report to TC and this Thursday's BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, 2 documents: 1. The January Bicycle Board Report to the Traffic Commission. Please review and let me know if I missed anything or should make any changes. I should send this to the TC secretary today. 2. A suggested agenda for this Thursday's (2/4) regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please let me know if you want to change anything. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Address change
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Dear Friend, I have changed my e-mail address from fgmeindl(a)verizon.net to frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net . Please update your address book. I look forward to continued communications with you! Best wishes! Frank Gmeindl

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Press Release: Investing in Biking and Walking Could Save Lives Says Report
by director 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Good afternoon, I just received notice about the new 2010 biking/walking benchmarking report. It will have data that might help support the forum presentation tonite. In particular it notes that: (Jeff Miller) says, "our data show that increasing investment in biking and walking could lead to more people biking and walking. The more people bike and walk, the safer it is and the healthier the community. It's a virtuous cycle." Report: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/C529 Highlight sheet: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/2010_Benchmarking_… Hope this helps. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-s685-8954 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] SLM research
by Derek Springston 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Frank, As you requested, here is a copy of the latest Bike Route Map with no aerials. When I took the aerials out, the file shrinks from 53MB to 1.2MB! I've copied everyone else on this map. Frank is planning on riding the routes we've chosen to field verify them and compile areas that may be steep, have a preferred direction, one-way streets, areas with gravel, poor road conditions, etc. Please, if you have time, print this out and do the same. When I receive enough feedback or we ride all of the routes, we'll schedule a meeting to compile our additions. Again, if you need a printed copy of this map, let me know. I can print a few at work, but not too many. Frank, Jim Rye, Will Ravenscroft, Hugh Kierig may also be able to help with printing. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com; jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu Subject: RE: SLM research Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:55:12 -0500 Derek, I don’t have the software to open your attached files. I don’t even know what software that would be but I’d like to know just out of curiosity. Sort of on another topic, Derek, how much trouble would it be to give me the bike route map that is just the streets, street names, bike route and streams? i.e. remove the trees. I’d like to be able to print something inexpensive, probably in black and white that I’d be able to ride with. I want to ride the bike route. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Derek Springston [mailto:guitardeek@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 PM To: Janel Bedard Cc: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: SLM research Janel and Frank, I've attached the following files, which are in NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N projection below: SLM_points.shp Bike_routes_2010_01_07.shp roads_USCensus_032008_utm83_MonCo.shp The aerials you'll need will be: Morgantown North NE, NW, SE, and SW Morgantown South NE, NW, SE, and SW Osage SE Rivesville_NE Let me know if you already have the aerials or can download them quickly. I know you'll be able to download quickly at WVU. If you need I can get you a CD, but you can probably download quicker than I can deliver a CD! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:43:44 -0500 Subject: Re: SLM research Derek, I had a meeting with Frank and we think it would be valuable to look at the SLM map and the bike route map ad compare them. We are not asking you to do this... I was wondering if I could get copy of the GIS maps or at least just some of the layers and then I can put them on top of eachother an look at them. What version of GIS do you use? I will be using what is at school and I do not know what version it is so I will need to check. Let me know if tis will be possible. Also if you are able to put the data on a cd I will come and get it from you. -janel On 01/20/10, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com wrote: Janel, I've attempted contacting all 5 cities I agreed upon for the SLM research and have only received response from 3 of the cities. Of those three, I'm having difficulty getting much info. Did all of these cities do an SLM study? Austin says they're still in the middle of their study. Chicago said they didn't do a study but used the San Francisco study. And I think I still need some data from Pittsburgh. I'll try again today to contact all of these folks. Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/

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Re: [Bikeboard] SLM research
by Derek Springston 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Frank, As you requested, here is a copy of the latest Bike Route Map with no aerials. When I took the aerials out, the file shrinks from 53MB to 1.2MB! I've copied everyone else on this map. Frank is planning on riding the routes we've chosen to field verify them and compile areas that may be steep, have a preferred direction, one-way streets, areas with gravel, poor road conditions, etc. Please, if you have time, print this out and do the same. When I receive enough feedback or we ride all of the routes, we'll schedule a meeting to compile our additions. Again, if you need a printed copy of this map, let me know. I can print a few at work, but not too many. Frank, Jim Rye, Will Ravenscroft, Hugh Kierig may also be able to help with printing. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com; jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu Subject: RE: SLM research Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:55:12 -0500 Derek, I don’t have the software to open your attached files. I don’t even know what software that would be but I’d like to know just out of curiosity. Sort of on another topic, Derek, how much trouble would it be to give me the bike route map that is just the streets, street names, bike route and streams? i.e. remove the trees. I’d like to be able to print something inexpensive, probably in black and white that I’d be able to ride with. I want to ride the bike route. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Derek Springston [mailto:guitardeek@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 PM To: Janel Bedard Cc: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: SLM research Janel and Frank, I've attached the following files, which are in NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N projection below: SLM_points.shp Bike_routes_2010_01_07.shp roads_USCensus_032008_utm83_MonCo.shp The aerials you'll need will be: Morgantown North NE, NW, SE, and SW Morgantown South NE, NW, SE, and SW Osage SE Rivesville_NE Let me know if you already have the aerials or can download them quickly. I know you'll be able to download quickly at WVU. If you need I can get you a CD, but you can probably download quicker than I can deliver a CD! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:43:44 -0500 Subject: Re: SLM research Derek, I had a meeting with Frank and we think it would be valuable to look at the SLM map and the bike route map ad compare them. We are not asking you to do this... I was wondering if I could get copy of the GIS maps or at least just some of the layers and then I can put them on top of eachother an look at them. What version of GIS do you use? I will be using what is at school and I do not know what version it is so I will need to check. Let me know if tis will be possible. Also if you are able to put the data on a cd I will come and get it from you. -janel On 01/20/10, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com wrote: Janel, I've attempted contacting all 5 cities I agreed upon for the SLM research and have only received response from 3 of the cities. Of those three, I'm having difficulty getting much info. Did all of these cities do an SLM study? Austin says they're still in the middle of their study. Chicago said they didn't do a study but used the San Francisco study. And I think I still need some data from Pittsburgh. I'll try again today to contact all of these folks. Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/

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Sidewalks
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please see attached flyer. Go to the Public Forum January 28, 6:30-8:30 PM at South Middle School. The Pedestrian Safety Board has been working on improving the pedestrian infrastructure for Morgantown. They developed a Pedestrian Safety Plan, which focuses on improving the walkability of Morgantown. Copies of the draft plan are available at the bottom of the following link: http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm . The more we move people out of their individual cars and on to the sidewalks, bicycles, PRT, and busses, the safer and healthier will be our city and its residents. We need resources to make that happen. They have asked the Morgantown City Council to pass a Walkway, Walkway Lighting, and Traffic Calming Fee, which will be $1 annually per frontage foot of their property. Thus, if one has a lot that is 50 feet wide, they will pay $50 annually. These monies will amount to approximately $1,000,000 annually for sidewalks, lighting, and traffic calming. Their projections are that they need $32 million to address existing problems. The Morgantown City Council will probably vote on this fee in their February meeting. Generally, they are receptive to the issues and the fee, but the Pedestrian Safety Board needs support at the January 28 meeting to demonstrate to City Council that the Pedestrian Safety Plan has support. Bill Reger-Nash has four requests: 1) He would ask that you encourage others to attend the Public Hearing at South Middle School at 6:30 pm on January 28 2) Please sign the petition supporting the fee, which can be found at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/mgwpedplan/ 3) Contact city council members asking them to support the Walkway, Walkway Lighting, and Traffic Calming Fee. Ideally they should be contacted prior to January 28. Email addresses of City Council (including Mayor Byrne): baner <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu> @rcbhsc.wvu. <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu> edu; jgaddis <mailto:jgaddis@gaddisconsulting.com> @gaddisconsulting.com <mailto:jgaddis@gaddisconsulting.com> ; charliebyrer <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com> @gmail.com <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com> ; jselin <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com> @hotmail.com <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com> ; martishamberger <mailto:martishamberger@comcast.net> @comcast.net <mailto:martishamberger@comcast.net> ; bill(a)byrnehedges.com; dspencer36 <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net> @comcast.net <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net> Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Response to WVDOT position on bike lane
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '10

22 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Hugh, gunnar, Marilyn, Jim, Chip and Don for attending the special meeting last night to address the WVDOT's position on the Mon Blvd. climbing bike lane. Attached is a draft response to their position. Please feel free to use Track Changes and comments to mark it up and return it to me. I'm going to also share it with Damien Davis since he is also working on developing the justification for our responses. I need your help in making it stronger and easier to read. Tomorrow's supposed to be sunny and 49F so I'll understand if I don't receive your reply until Sunday;) Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: LCI seminar dates confirmed...
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '10

22 Jan '10

You qualify for the LCI seminar if you score better than 70 on the Written test and better than 85 on the Road test. I put the wrong scores in my first message. Also, see Matteo's message below. Dates are now confirmed as March 19-21. Looks like this will fill up quick so better act now. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:54 PM To: mateomusic(a)hotmail.com Subject: LCI seminar dates confirmed... All, The latest from the League confirms the LCI Seminar dates of March 19th-21st. It is now on their website, and sign-up can begin. See <http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/seminar_schedule> it here. It seems there is more need/desire for this than expected maybe, so I do recommend signing up soon. It is first come first serve, and the one I took last June in Pennsylvania had a cut-off at 15 people. I almost did not make it on, but one person cancelled at the last minute. Thank you all for your excellent communication with me. It will continue as we move closer to the seminar. I will be serving as site coordinator. I've attached some pertinent information to keep you in the know, and on track for having a successful experience. I look forward to continuing to work with you throughout this process. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/> now.

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FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March...
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

I don't know if this will encourage or discourage you to attend the Charlottesville seminar but I will be an assistant coach there. We could carpool. Frank From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:30 PM To: 'bikeboard(a)cheat.org' Subject: FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Here's your chance to become a League Cycling Instructor: attend the LCI seminar in Charlottesville, VA the weekend of March 19. If you completed Road I or Traffic Skills 101 and scored 90 or better on the Road test and 85 or better on the Written test, you qualify. The City of Morgantown will pay your registration and travel expenses for the seminar if you'll agree to teach 6 Traffic Skills 101 courses in Morgantown after you become an LCI. If you're interested, please reply or contact Matteo Favero and cc me. This is a great opportunity to do your LCI seminar in a very cool place not too far away. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 Morgantown, WV Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:27 PM To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Dear Frank, I noticed on the League's website you are teaching some upcoming Traffic 101 courses. I am writing to inform you about a possible LCI Seminar the weekend of March 19th in Charlottesville, VA. I have been in communication with the League about this. I am putting the word out in hopes of acquiring more participants to reach the League's required number of 10 participants. I have at least 6 so far. If you have anyone who will be coming through your upcoming courses who may be interested in becoming certified, and can travel this far, please spread the word, and put them in touch with me. If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me as well. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/> now.

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FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March...
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

I don't know if this will encourage or discourage you to attend the Charlottesville seminar but I will be an assistant coach there. We could carpool. Frank From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:30 PM To: 'bikeboard(a)cheat.org' Subject: FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Here's your chance to become a League Cycling Instructor: attend the LCI seminar in Charlottesville, VA the weekend of March 19. If you completed Road I or Traffic Skills 101 and scored 90 or better on the Road test and 85 or better on the Written test, you qualify. The City of Morgantown will pay your registration and travel expenses for the seminar if you'll agree to teach 6 Traffic Skills 101 courses in Morgantown after you become an LCI. If you're interested, please reply or contact Matteo Favero and cc me. This is a great opportunity to do your LCI seminar in a very cool place not too far away. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 Morgantown, WV Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:27 PM To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Dear Frank, I noticed on the League's website you are teaching some upcoming Traffic 101 courses. I am writing to inform you about a possible LCI Seminar the weekend of March 19th in Charlottesville, VA. I have been in communication with the League about this. I am putting the word out in hopes of acquiring more participants to reach the League's required number of 10 participants. I have at least 6 so far. If you have anyone who will be coming through your upcoming courses who may be interested in becoming certified, and can travel this far, please spread the word, and put them in touch with me. If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me as well. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/> now.

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Bike Route Map (1-7-10) input
by guitardeek＠hotmail.com 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Hey guys, I've attached a link to a 4shared.com site where the latest Bike Route Map from January 7th is located. The consensus of the Bike Route Mapping committee was to locate 'points of interest' Please download this PDF, look at the yellow routes, and mark or decide where we should add symbols for sections of steep routes, gravel or poor road surfaces, one-way routes, or other concerns. If you need a printed version to markup, please let me know. I can't print too many at our office, but I can do a few. If there is a high demand for prints, I'll talk to Frank, Hugh, Jim Ryen, etc to get you a copy. I apologize for the large file size. If you need something smaller, let me know, and I'll reduce the resolution and zip it tonight or tomorrow. I would like to schedule a meeting next week to compile our changes. Thursday would work well for me. Once our changes are compiled, we'll meet with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. As Frank pointed out, they may need several months to produce our map once we give them our draft. Soooo, #1 Download the map from the link below. #2 Contact me if you need a paper copy. #3 Mark it up with steep routes, gravel or poor road surfaces, one-way routes, or other concerns. #4 And let me know if you can meet me next Thursday evening or at least deliver your additions to me another way. http://www.4shared.com/file/202419322/680b0064/BikeRouteMap_2010_01_07.html Thanks, Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

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FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March...
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

Here's your chance to become a League Cycling Instructor: attend the LCI seminar in Charlottesville, VA the weekend of March 19. If you completed Road I or Traffic Skills 101 and scored 90 or better on the Road test and 85 or better on the Written test, you qualify. The City of Morgantown will pay your registration and travel expenses for the seminar if you'll agree to teach 6 Traffic Skills 101 courses in Morgantown after you become an LCI. If you're interested, please reply or contact Matteo Favero and cc me. This is a great opportunity to do your LCI seminar in a very cool place not too far away. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 Morgantown, WV Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:27 PM To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Dear Frank, I noticed on the League's website you are teaching some upcoming Traffic 101 courses. I am writing to inform you about a possible LCI Seminar the weekend of March 19th in Charlottesville, VA. I have been in communication with the League about this. I am putting the word out in hopes of acquiring more participants to reach the League's required number of 10 participants. I have at least 6 so far. If you have anyone who will be coming through your upcoming courses who may be interested in becoming certified, and can travel this far, please spread the word, and put them in touch with me. If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me as well. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/> now.

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January Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

Attached, please find the January minutes. There is also a pdf of the first round of BB logos produced by Aira Burkhart. Thank you, BETSY SHOGREN

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Re: [Bikeboard] Meeting with Terry Hough
by Chip Wamsley 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:26:37 -0500 Frank et al, Next Thurs at 6 works for me. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >This morning, I had a 1.5 hour meeting with Terry Hough, City Engineer and >Damien Davis, Assistant Engineer. The desired outcome of the meeting was to >establish City Engineer's office support for the Bicycle Board vision and >goals and to develop a unified City response to the WVDOH on matters such as >the Mon Blvd. Bike Lane and Share the Road signs. > > > >The meeting was very productive but I don't think I can appropriately >represent the outcome in a written report. Therefore, I would like to >discuss it with you next Thursday, 1/21 at 6 pm in the PSC Conference Room. >This meeting should take less than 1 hour. It's desired outcome is Bicycle >Board consensus on how to proceed with Engineering initiatives. > > > >I realize this is short notice and that you might not be able to fit it in >your schedule so I would ask that you at least reply to let me know whether >you plan to attend or not. > > > >Frank > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > >

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Meeting with Terry Hough
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, This morning, I had a 1.5 hour meeting with Terry Hough, City Engineer and Damien Davis, Assistant Engineer. The desired outcome of the meeting was to establish City Engineer's office support for the Bicycle Board vision and goals and to develop a unified City response to the WVDOH on matters such as the Mon Blvd. Bike Lane and Share the Road signs. The meeting was very productive but I don't think I can appropriately represent the outcome in a written report. Therefore, I would like to discuss it with you next Thursday, 1/21 at 6 pm in the PSC Conference Room. This meeting should take less than 1 hour. It's desired outcome is Bicycle Board consensus on how to proceed with Engineering initiatives. I realize this is short notice and that you might not be able to fit it in your schedule so I would ask that you at least reply to let me know whether you plan to attend or not. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] (no subject)
by Chip Wamsley 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:19:07 -0500 Frank, Sounds like a good meeting. Its interesting that Maryland actually hired a qualified person with experience who actually wants to do what he was hired for and most likely wasn't someone in state govt's brother in law. I like his comment on fear of liability, as that was the stumbling block getting bike clubs in the local schools. Could we get copy of the Cumberland comprehensive plan? It might give us some ideas to get Morgantown to do something similar. As for the bikeable city app, looking at last years feedback, a lot of things have changed that make Morgantown look a lot more favorable. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >Today, I had the most wonderful meeting with Michael Jackson, Maryland DOT >Director Bicycle and Pedestrian Access; Dave Umling, Cumberland City >Planner; John DiFonzo, Cumberland City >Engineer; Larry Brock Western MD Wheelmen rep and Cumberland Bicycle >Advisory Board Chair, Greg ? County employee and Theresa Michels, Downtown >Development Commission Rep and owner of the Queen City Creamery where we >met. > > > >Can you believe that Mr. Jackson began his time on the agenda by passing out >the bicycle section of the new MUTCD and explaining Shared Lane Markings and >Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs and very strongly encouraging Cumberland to >use them. He gave specific examples of where Cumberland should consider >putting them. He gave a very thorough explanation of how they are >appropriate for Cumberland given its narrow streets and hilly terrain. He >explained how cyclists should take the lane when it's too narrow to be >passed safely. He explained that cyclists are not impeding traffic if they >are proceeding at a reasonable pace for cyclists. He explained how cyclists >have the same rights to the roads as motorists but sometimes motorists must >be reminded of that, particularly when the bicyclist can't go fast. > > > >He then went on to review the 5 Es and then to suggest approximately 10 >ideas covering the Es for Cumberland to consider implementing to make >Cumberland a more bicycle friendly community. For example, under >encouragement, he suggested Cumberland consider having "cyclo via" days on >which certain streets are closed to all but bicycle traffic! > > > >He said that the MDOT is surveying Maryland's 22 school districts to >determine school policies on encouraging kids to ride to school. He said >the state is going to help the schools increase ridership by establishing >bicycle coordinators in the schools and by ensuring continuous safe routes >to the schools. They are also going to hold the school administrators >accountable for measuring ridership and for showing an increase. > > > >In addition to having experience as multi-modal transportation coordinator >in California and working with transportation engineers, Mr. Jackson is also >an attorney specializing in liability and torts. He recognizes that some >officials resist bicycling because of fear of liability. He is spearheading >a MDOT research project to clarify and reduce liability. > > > >Mr. Jackson was not only familiar with just about all US bicycle advocacy >work but he also very familiarly cited details of several activities in >Germany, England, Denmark, Holland and Canada. > > > >Cumberland submitted a Bicycle Friendly Community award application last >year and got honorable mention and feedback. They already had a >comprehensive bicycle plan which the City Planner wrote. They are marching >through each of the BFC feedback items and updating their plan to address >each and every one of them. One of their feedback items was to establish >local League Cycling Instructors. They hired me to make that happen. > > > >BTW, attached is the LAB feedback to our 2007 BFC application. > > > >Frank > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > >

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(no subject)
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Today, I had the most wonderful meeting with Michael Jackson, Maryland DOT Director Bicycle and Pedestrian Access; Dave Umling, Cumberland City Planner; John DiFonzo, Cumberland City Engineer; Larry Brock Western MD Wheelmen rep and Cumberland Bicycle Advisory Board Chair, Greg ? County employee and Theresa Michels, Downtown Development Commission Rep and owner of the Queen City Creamery where we met. Can you believe that Mr. Jackson began his time on the agenda by passing out the bicycle section of the new MUTCD and explaining Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs and very strongly encouraging Cumberland to use them. He gave specific examples of where Cumberland should consider putting them. He gave a very thorough explanation of how they are appropriate for Cumberland given its narrow streets and hilly terrain. He explained how cyclists should take the lane when it's too narrow to be passed safely. He explained that cyclists are not impeding traffic if they are proceeding at a reasonable pace for cyclists. He explained how cyclists have the same rights to the roads as motorists but sometimes motorists must be reminded of that, particularly when the bicyclist can't go fast. He then went on to review the 5 Es and then to suggest approximately 10 ideas covering the Es for Cumberland to consider implementing to make Cumberland a more bicycle friendly community. For example, under encouragement, he suggested Cumberland consider having "cyclo via" days on which certain streets are closed to all but bicycle traffic! He said that the MDOT is surveying Maryland's 22 school districts to determine school policies on encouraging kids to ride to school. He said the state is going to help the schools increase ridership by establishing bicycle coordinators in the schools and by ensuring continuous safe routes to the schools. They are also going to hold the school administrators accountable for measuring ridership and for showing an increase. In addition to having experience as multi-modal transportation coordinator in California and working with transportation engineers, Mr. Jackson is also an attorney specializing in liability and torts. He recognizes that some officials resist bicycling because of fear of liability. He is spearheading a MDOT research project to clarify and reduce liability. Mr. Jackson was not only familiar with just about all US bicycle advocacy work but he also very familiarly cited details of several activities in Germany, England, Denmark, Holland and Canada. Cumberland submitted a Bicycle Friendly Community award application last year and got honorable mention and feedback. They already had a comprehensive bicycle plan which the City Planner wrote. They are marching through each of the BFC feedback items and updating their plan to address each and every one of them. One of their feedback items was to establish local League Cycling Instructors. They hired me to make that happen. BTW, attached is the LAB feedback to our 2007 BFC application. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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[Fwd: FW: WVDOH Bridge project, Pendleton County]
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

If you want to be on a list that WVDOH can contact for input on state road projects, send your e-mail address to Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov . See message below. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: WVDOH Bridge project, Pendleton County Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:07:29 -0500 From: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> * * * * *From:* Robinson, Bill C *Sent:* Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:07 AM *To:* Adam Stevens; Adventure Pursuit; Ann Conageski; Belomar MPO; Betty Carver; Bill Foster; Brieanne Salmons; Chris Craig; Chriss Gress; Dennis Strawn; Don Spencer; Doug Wayt; Drew Smithberger; Ella Belling; Eric Sandeno; Frank Gmeindl; Harold Simmons; Huntington MPO; Jamie Fields; Jen Giovannetti; Jim Hudson; John Fekete; John R. McGarrity; Jordan Cox; Justin Gaull; Ken Dzaack; Kim Broughton; Kristy Blower; Lewis, Ray C; Logan Mountain Bike Association, Inc.; Matt Marcus; Matt Sherald; Morgantown MPO; Patricia Clay; Peggy Pings; Peggy Pings; Region Eight PDC; Region Four PDC; Region I PDC; Region II PDC; Region Seven PDC; Regiona VI Planning Council; Richard Warner; Rob Pennington; Susie Salisbury; WWW MPO *Cc:* Savage, Benjamin J *Subject:* WVDOH Bridge project, Pendleton County *Everyone -- * * * *Thank you for participating in the WV Bicycle/Pedestrian Network. This network is for people interested in bicycle/pedestrian issues in West Virginia, particularly as they relate to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The WVDOH set up the network and have used it before, but it has been a while and I thought a word of explanation would be in order. Since the last time it was used, some new people have been added and we are always looking for more participants. If you know someone who would like to be added to the network, please have them E-mail me and I would be happy to add their E-mail address to the network. If anyone wished to be deleted from the network, please let me know as well.* * * *One of the primary reasons for this network is to help the WVDOH determine where road biking activities are taking place so that we can properly provide bicycle/pedestrian accommodation in connection with roadway projects. In the past, it always seemed that the bike/ped community wanted accommodation, but there was no corresponding project to trigger changes to the roadway, or the WVDOH found out six months, or a year, too late, that a project could have had features that would have been beneficial to the bike/ped community. Consequently, this network is an attempt to make the bike/ped community aware of projects and questions that come up and allow the public to have another method to communicate with the WVDOH.* * * *The couple of time we have used the network, we have received some very useful information used to make decisions on bike/ped situations. We also anticipate using it more in the coming few months; over the last year we have been putting a lot of time and thought into how to more comprehensively consider bike/ped in our projects; hopefully this about to come to fruition and we will be receiving regular advanced engineering studies about where new bridges and major road upgrades will be occurring and be able to pass that information to the bike/ped community.* * * *Today the project for examination is a bridge project on US 33 in Pendleton County. The WVDOH is interested in the level of bicycle/pedestrian traffic in the area. The attachment contains maps showing the project area. If you are aware of riders, or clubs, using this route to ride on a regular basis, please let me know.* * * *On other bike/ped issues, we are preparing the 2010 bicycle survey for the League of American Bicyclists. It is due in mid-February and we cooperating with the bike community to formulate West Virginia's reply. As you may be aware, West Virginia moved from the ranking of 50 to 42 with the work of the WVDOT and some very motivated members of the WV biking community. Let's hope that the 2010 survey will move us even further up in the rankings.* * * *Our map of road routes containing recreational and transportation routes that was available for viewing at the 2009 Bicycle Symposium, still remains in draft form; however, it has morphed into two additional efforts. The first effort is a new WVDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. This plan is in its second draft and is still being review in-house in the WVDOT. However, the plan, authored by WVDOH staffer Jim Hudson, has impressed everyone with its comprehensive coverage and ideas to improve the bicycle/pedestrian atmosphere and infrastructure in WV. When the plan is reviewed and acceptable to officials within the WVDOT, it will be released to the public for comment. We anticipate distributing copies for comment through the internet and through public meeting around the state. This network will play a role in that public comment phase.* * * *The second effort, based upon the draft map and in conjunction with the draft plan, has been to identify 15-20 bike routes for designation and signage. Some of these routes are submissions from the bike community, some are routes we have developed here in the WVDOT. We are now attempting to find funding to develop these routes. If we are successful with these first routes, we realize that it is a system that will evolve and other routes will be added as the WVDOT becomes aware of them and funding for development is available.* * * *Please send any information you have on the Pendleton County bridge area tome as quickly as you can -- I will pass it on to the design engineer.* * * *Bill* *William C. Robinson*** *State Trail Coordinator* *Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program * *WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* * * *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *Division of Highways* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 Fax -- (304)558-3783* *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <mailto:bill.c.robinson@wv.gov>* *_"_**The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard,* *often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in* *order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is* *marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962 * * * * * * *

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Signs
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, As I promised at last night's meeting, I looked up the signs: R5-1b and R9-3c that Jim Hudson recommended for addition to the backs of the R3-17 BIKE LANE signs for the Mon Blvd bike lane. I couldn't figure out how to cut them from the MUTCD and paste them here so I can only send you the link to them. "Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placard: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part9/part9b.htm#figure9B02 If you have trouble seeing them at the link, I'll try to describe them here. The R5-1b is a white on red rectangular sign with a bicycle symbol at the top and the words, WRONG WAY below the bicycle symbol. The R9-3c placard is a black on white square sign with the words RIDE WITH TRAFFIC. Hudson also cites the R3-17 BIKE LANE sign that was included in our recommendation. That sign is also visible at the above link. It is a rectangular black and white sign. The top 2/3 has black background with a bicycle symbol in white. The bottom 1/3 of the sign has while background with black letters, BIKE LANE. He also recommends installing "No Parking At Any Time" signs (R7-201) on both sides of the road. In the 2009, MUTCD, I could not find a R7-201 sign. The R7-1 is the standard red on white NO PARKING ANY TIME sign. There is a whole series of no parking signs at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part2/part2b.htm. There are R7-201P and R7-201aP that designate tow away zones. In the 2003 MUTCD, the R7-201 says TOW-AWAY ZONE. The 2003 MUTCD R7 and R8 signs can be viewed at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2003r1r2/part2/part2b3.htm#figure2B16 . Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Bill, The Bicycle Board supports Jim Hudson's recommendation that ""Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placards should be installed on the reverse side of every "Bicycle Lane" (R3-17) sign proposed". We will recommend to the Traffic Commission that these be added to the plan. A poll of Bicycle Board members revealed that bicyclists currently descend the east shoulder of Monongahela Blvd. from Evansdale Dr. to Eighth St. The poll also revealed that most bicyclists descend the west shoulder or the rightmost west side travel lane as is lawful. If traffic study data are available that show shoulder bicycle traffic and its direction of travel for that section of the boulevard, the Bicycle Board recommends that such data provide a baseline against which the efficacy of any changes could be measured. Also, if bicycle crash data are available for that section of the boulevard, the Bicycle Board recommends that such data also provide a useful baseline against which the efficacy of any changes could be measured. At the September 22, 2009 MPO TTAC meeting at which the City presented the bike lane concept, the WVDOT stated that they would review the concept for conformance to standards. The Bicycle Board has been confident that WVDOT would approve the concept since it was developed using the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. In Mr. Hudson's January 4, 2010 and January 6, 2010 messages and Mr. Lewis' January 6, 2010 message standards are not mentioned. However, the Bicycle Board appreciates Mr. Hudson's and Mr. Lewis' extensive knowledge and experience with bicycle facilities and is grateful for their opinions. While the aforementioned additional signage is not recommended by the AASHTO Guide, the Bicycle Board recognizes that the additional signage is likely to reinforce the AASHTO recommended one-way directional arrow that was included in the City's concept. The Bicycle Board does not know whether such additional signage will be sufficient to adequately prevent wrong way cycling. However, given that bicyclists already travel the wrong way on the east shoulder and given that apparently no crashes have resulted, the Bicycle Board recommends that the bike lane be installed as proposed with Mr. Hudson's recommended additional signage and that the WVDOT monitor bicycle traffic on that section of the boulevard. If wrong way cycling increases, the Bicycle Board has recommendations that it can develop and provide that would encourage bicyclists to descend the west side rightmost travel lane and physically discourage them from descending the east shoulder. Much attention has focused on the bike lane but little attention appears to be given to other parts of the Bicycle Board's recommendation that the Traffic Commission approved. Specifically, the following signage: . BIKE LANE (R3-17) ENDS (R3-17bP) at the end of the bike lane; . BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE, YIELD TO BIKES (R4-4) at the beginning of the right turn lane; . SHARE THE ROAD (W16-1) placard in conjunction with the W11-1 (bicycle symbol in diamond shaped sign) sign every 250-feet on both sides along Don Knotts Blvd., Beechurst Av., the west side of Monongahela Boulevard between Eighth St. and Evansdale Drive, both sides of Monongahela Boulevard between Evansdale Dr. and the Edith Barrill (Star City) Bridge. Apparently, Mr. Lewis was not aware of these recommendations when he offered his option 2 for W11-1 signs accompanied by W7-3a placards. Bill, concerning Mr. Lewis' concerns about the bike lane's termination, you favored merging the bicycle lane into the rightmost travel lane as depicted in Figure 11-b of the AASHTO Guide. The Bicycle Board recommended simply terminating the bike lane as depicted in Figure 11-d because it is simpler. Given Mr. Lewis' comments about the bike lane's termination, the Bicycle Board would recommend the Figure 11-b treatment that extends the bike lane into the rightmost through lane if you thought it advisable. Please advise if these comments are sufficient for next Tuesday's TTAC meeting. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board League Cycling Instructor #1703 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

This one from the DOH is interesting. If they are so concerned about the speed up the boulevard why don't they lower the regulatory posting to 25 mph during the MUB project (or longer) rather than to recommend installing signage that makes bicyclists appear as though they are a gaggle of ducklings that require protection .. and according to an earlier posting, even if they do approve the climbing lane, they won't finance or maintain the project anyways. Are they going to annex the shoulder to the City? I doubt it. On top of it, these so call experts know absolutely nothing about the nature of cyclists who will be using this detour. I really can't see cyclists riding down the proposed climbing lane of a two way highway as being a common occurrence .. really I can't! However, I have seen cars go the wrong way on badly marked one way roads around Morgantown fairly often. I find the third recommendation especially profound, but I would like to avoid this recommendation in this particular application at all costs simply because it appears to me that DOH's goal is to keep us off the roads at all costs while do everything they can to continue to enable the flow and resulting congestion of "very heavy vehicular traffic". -Jonathan Frank Gmeindl wrote: > > Bicycle Board Members, > > > > It keeps coming. Comments? > > > > Frank > > /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > > > > > > *From:* Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 06, 2010 2:46 PM > *To:* 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough' > *Subject:* FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane > > > > Frank, Damien, and Terry, > > > > Please see the e-mail below. This appears to be the starting point > from DOH. We will need to discuss these issues at the TTAC meeting. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > *Bill Austin, AICP* > > *Executive Director* > > *Morgantown Monongalia MPO* > > 180 Hart Field Road > > Morgantown, WVA 26508 > > 304-291-9571 > > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > > > > > *From:* Lewis, Ray C [mailto:Ray.C.Lewis@wv.gov] > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 06, 2010 2:38 PM > *To:* Hudson, Jim E; Robinson, Bill C > *Cc:* Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Shoukry, Fouad N; Bill Austin > *Subject:* RE: Morgantown Bicycle Lane > > > > We have reviewed the various documents, drawings, and other materials > generated as a result of this proposal. > > We are reluctant to approve the proposed "bicycle climbing lane". > While it may be somewhat useful to give cyclists a defined space when > climbing most of the grade, the location and the surrounding traffic > and environment make this facility highly undesirable. The posted > speed limit on Monongahela Boulevard is 45 mph; this traffic > operating speeds throughout most of the day are consistent with the > regulatory posting. The termination of the climbing lane requires > that the cyclists who are bound for the Evansdale Campus must share > the right-turn lane with very heavy vehicular traffic. Cyclists > desiring to continue north will be operating at single-digit speeds > and will be forced to merge left into a high speed, heavy traffic > stream. Finally, the bicycle lane in question has no > logically-defined origin, and does not provide satisfactory access to > the Evansdale Campus. > > Since this is a bicycle facility that is shared with the shoulder, the > bicycle traffic in the climbing lane must move in the same direction > as the highway traffic. There is no provision for a bike lane in the > opposite direction. This is likely to lead to bicyclists trying to > ride downhill in the climbing lane. If so, the potential exists for > head-on collisions between bicyclists, which are often severe or > fatal; or to cyclists riding downhill being forced into oncoming > motor vehicle traffic. Any action taken to provide a northbound > bicycle lane must be matched by compatible actions on the southbound side. > > After considering the matter further, we suggest that there are three > alternatives open to the City of Morgantown and/or the WVDOH: > > · Do nothing > > · Warn motorists of the potential for bicycles to be present by > installing assemblies consisting of black on yellow, diamond-shaped > bicycle symbol(W11-1) signs accompanied by distance plaques with the > wording, NEXT __ MI W7-3A). If the City and the MPO accept this > alternative, we will place these sign assemblies at ¼ mile increments > for both directions of traffic between 8^th Street and Patteson Drive, > at our expense. > > · The third alternative is for the City and the MPO to design > and construct a separate shared-use path from the presently-proposed > ending point of the bicycle climbing lane to an appropriate junction > with Evansdale Drive or some other roadway in the vicinity of the > Creative Arts Center, along with developing a compatible southbound > bicycle lane on the west side of Monongahela Boulevard. > > These are "broad-brush" proposals, which are meant as > discussion-starters at Tuesday's TTAC meeting. We will be happy to > work with any and all parties as necessary. > > If I may be of further assistance, please contact me. > > Ray Lewis > > Staff Engineer -- Traffic Research > > and Special Projects > > WVDOT, Division of Highways > > 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East > > Charleston, WV 25305 > > Telephone: (304) 558-9451 > > Fax: (304) 558-1209 > > e-Mail: ray.C.lewis(a)wv.gov <mailto:ray.C.lewis@wv.gov> > > _____________________________________________ > *From:* Hudson, Jim E > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:54 AM > *To:* Robinson, Bill C > *Cc:* Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad > N; 'Bill Austin' > *Subject:* Morgantown Bicycle Lane > > Bill > > After much thought on the Morgantown Bike Lane issue I think our > signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited > access highways. Therefore I propose we limit our signage and roadway > markings to those found along Route 50, Route 33, and the East Beckley > By-Pass among other places. These signs should be placed on both > sides of Monongahela Boulevard and other locations where high-speed > and/or high-density traffic and adequate shoulders indicate it is > necessary. > > While I understand the desire for a "climbing" lane for bicycles, I do > not accept the idea that average bicyclists (Class B) can safely > maintain the speed of 45 to 50 mph required to keep up with traffic on > the downhill side of the road. Bicyclists who want to ride on the > road where the signs I propose have been posted are in the same > category as those semi drivers who want to drive in the left lane > where signage prohibiting trucks in the left lane have been installed. > > A photograph of the signage used in these locations is attached to > this email. > > << OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> > > Jim Hudson > > Community Development Specialist > > Building 5, Room 863 > > 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > > Charleston, WV 25305-0430 > > (304) 558-9613 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: > 01/06/10 02:35:00 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

And, more. From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:05 AM To: Bill Austin; Frank Gmeindl; Terry Hough Subject: RE: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill, on the cross-sections of the Mon Blvd bike lane proposal I show that the shoulder on the PRT side is between 8 and 13.5 feet wide. While the bike lane side is between 7.5 to 13 feet wide J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 _____ From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:15 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; Damien Davis; Terry Hough Subject: FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Importance: High Frank, Damien, Terry, Please see the correspondence below. I do not believe the proposed signage is adequate or acceptable for addressing the concern expressed by the Bicycle Board. Previous correspondence I have seen says that the shoulder on the down hill side of Mon Boulevard is the same width as on the uphill side. I do not believe that this true. I don't believe it is either the same width or of the same pavement quality as the shoulder on the uphill side. Can anyone confirm this for me? The comment below that cyclists on the down slope cannot keep up with traffic is simply a mis-expectation on the writers part. Cyclists should not be expected to match speeds even on flat sections they should be expected to not impede the flow of traffic. These are not the same things. We need to address this misconception quickly. I am not sure how Jim Hudson fits into the picture, I will look into it. Please let me know your thoughts. I would like to respond to this comment ASAP. Thanks, Bill From: Hudson, Jim E [mailto:Jim.E.Hudson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:54 AM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Bill Austin Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill After much thought on the Morgantown Bike Lane issue I think our signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited access highways. Therefore I propose we limit our signage and roadway markings to those found along Route 50, Route 33, and the East Beckley By-Pass among other places. These signs should be placed on both sides of Monongahela Boulevard and other locations where high-speed and/or high-density traffic and adequate shoulders indicate it is necessary. While I understand the desire for a "climbing" lane for bicycles, I do not accept the idea that average bicyclists (Class B) can safely maintain the speed of 45 to 50 mph required to keep up with traffic on the downhill side of the road. Bicyclists who want to ride on the road where the signs I propose have been posted are in the same category as those semi drivers who want to drive in the left lane where signage prohibiting trucks in the left lane have been installed. A photograph of the signage used in these locations is attached to this email. Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) Jim Hudson Community Development Specialist Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304) 558-9613 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/05/10 02:35:00

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FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

More From: Damien Davis [mailto:ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:57 AM To: Bill Austin; Frank Gmeindl; Terry Hough Subject: RE: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill, The signs proposed by Mr. Hudson are meant as directional guides for cyclists to get to a specific location. They are used to show cyclists that the signed route is the preferred route over other routes. These signs could be used in conjunction with what we are proposing to guide cyclists to the rail-trail but the proposed sign do nothing to warn motorist or make cyclists more visible to the motoring public by themselves. The climbing lane provides cyclists a visibly safe area to maneuver while climbing Mon Blvd, while our proposed "Share the Road" signs bring to motorist attention that cyclists are permitted to use the roadway. I agree with you that cyclists should not be expected to match the speed of the motorist, just not impede the flow of traffic. This should not be an issue on Mon Blvd as it is two lanes at the top. This provides for the safe passing of a slower cyclist. Although Mr. Hudson is correct, traffic does frequently exceed the speed limit, the increased use and visibility of cyclists on Mon Blvd could help to reduce that speed. J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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 _____ From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:15 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; Damien Davis; Terry Hough Subject: FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Importance: High Frank, Damien, Terry, Please see the correspondence below. I do not believe the proposed signage is adequate or acceptable for addressing the concern expressed by the Bicycle Board. Previous correspondence I have seen says that the shoulder on the down hill side of Mon Boulevard is the same width as on the uphill side. I do not believe that this true. I don't believe it is either the same width or of the same pavement quality as the shoulder on the uphill side. Can anyone confirm this for me? The comment below that cyclists on the down slope cannot keep up with traffic is simply a mis-expectation on the writers part. Cyclists should not be expected to match speeds even on flat sections they should be expected to not impede the flow of traffic. These are not the same things. We need to address this misconception quickly. I am not sure how Jim Hudson fits into the picture, I will look into it. Please let me know your thoughts. I would like to respond to this comment ASAP. Thanks, Bill From: Hudson, Jim E [mailto:Jim.E.Hudson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:54 AM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Bill Austin Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill After much thought on the Morgantown Bike Lane issue I think our signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited access highways. Therefore I propose we limit our signage and roadway markings to those found along Route 50, Route 33, and the East Beckley By-Pass among other places. These signs should be placed on both sides of Monongahela Boulevard and other locations where high-speed and/or high-density traffic and adequate shoulders indicate it is necessary. While I understand the desire for a "climbing" lane for bicycles, I do not accept the idea that average bicyclists (Class B) can safely maintain the speed of 45 to 50 mph required to keep up with traffic on the downhill side of the road. Bicyclists who want to ride on the road where the signs I propose have been posted are in the same category as those semi drivers who want to drive in the left lane where signage prohibiting trucks in the left lane have been installed. A photograph of the signage used in these locations is attached to this email. Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) Jim Hudson Community Development Specialist Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304) 558-9613 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/05/10 02:35:00

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BB December report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find a draft report of Bicycle Board progress that I plan to present to the Traffic Commission at their meeting next Wednesday, 1/13. Please reply with any changes that you want me to make. Reading the attached report in preparation for tomorrow's Bicycle Board meeting might help you understand what we're talking about at the meeting. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Agenda for 1/7 Bicycle Board Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, version 2 of the agenda for tomorrow's (1/7) Bicycle Board meeting and the minutes of our last meeting. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

Bill, Mr. Hudson says, "I think our signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited access highways". Monongahela Blvd. is not a limited access highway. Mr. Hudson's proposed sign violates WV 17C-11-2. WV 17C-11-2 says, "Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties as the driver of a vehicle". Mr. Hudson's proposed sign provides no benefit to anyone since a cyclist may ride on the shoulder if he or she deems it safer to do so. Signing the roadway as Mr. Hudson proposes denies cyclists use of the roadway that WV 17C-11-2 gives them. Prohibiting bicyclists from using the roadway and forcing them to use the shoulder as Mr. Hudson promotes is dangerous for the following reasons: 1. The shoulder is not wide enough to descend at the 45 mph speed limit: a speed achievable by a descending bicycle. 2. The downhill shoulder has large drainage grates that are at least 6-inches below grade: essentially holes that could easily kill a descending cyclist. 3. The downhill shoulder is bounded by an approximate 5-foot high concrete wall with a chain link fence on top. This wall could kill a cyclists should he or she run into it. 4. The shoulder ends in a curb at the bottom where a cyclist's speed could be maximum. Hitting the curb at speed could be fatal. 5. Even if the shoulder is regularly swept, because motor traffic does not regularly travel on the shoulder, occasional debris can be expected to collect presenting a crash hazard. 6. The shoulder is intended as a "break down lane". Given the potential descending cyclist speed, the curvature of the roadway and the distraction of passing motor traffic, a cyclist may not see a broken down vehicle parked on the downhill shoulder in time to take evasive action. Mr. Hudson cites the Class B cyclist but don't the roadways have to accommodate all cyclists? What data does anybody have about current bicycle use of Mon Blvd? I know at least I and Don Spencer use it regularly and we descend in the rightmost lane in accordance with traffic law. The fact that the lanes are 12 feet wide and that there are two lanes on either side of the roadway permit motorists to pass bicyclists safely without having to wait. Finally, this is not the first time that WVDOH personnel have referred to bicyclists impeding traffic. When bicycles are traveling on the roadway, they are part of "traffic". Case law: Trotwood v. Selz, 746 N.E. 2d 235 (Ohio Ct. App. 2000) has found that "a bicyclist is not in violation of the ordinance (prohibiting vehicle operators from driving at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic) when he is traveling as fast as he reasonably can". The fundamental problem that the WVDOH has is that they want to violate 17C-11-2. I will add that I agree with Mr. Hudson's proposals in his previous message for increased signage on the climbing lane. These are my personal comments and do not represent the consensus of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. I need more time for that. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:15 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough' Subject: FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Importance: High Frank, Damien, Terry, Please see the correspondence below. I do not believe the proposed signage is adequate or acceptable for addressing the concern expressed by the Bicycle Board. Previous correspondence I have seen says that the shoulder on the down hill side of Mon Boulevard is the same width as on the uphill side. I do not believe that this true. I don't believe it is either the same width or of the same pavement quality as the shoulder on the uphill side. Can anyone confirm this for me? The comment below that cyclists on the down slope cannot keep up with traffic is simply a mis-expectation on the writers part. Cyclists should not be expected to match speeds even on flat sections they should be expected to not impede the flow of traffic. These are not the same things. We need to address this misconception quickly. I am not sure how Jim Hudson fits into the picture, I will look into it. Please let me know your thoughts. I would like to respond to this comment ASAP. Thanks, Bill From: Hudson, Jim E [mailto:Jim.E.Hudson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:54 AM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Bill Austin Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill After much thought on the Morgantown Bike Lane issue I think our signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited access highways. Therefore I propose we limit our signage and roadway markings to those found along Route 50, Route 33, and the East Beckley By-Pass among other places. These signs should be placed on both sides of Monongahela Boulevard and other locations where high-speed and/or high-density traffic and adequate shoulders indicate it is necessary. While I understand the desire for a "climbing" lane for bicycles, I do not accept the idea that average bicyclists (Class B) can safely maintain the speed of 45 to 50 mph required to keep up with traffic on the downhill side of the road. Bicyclists who want to ride on the road where the signs I propose have been posted are in the same category as those semi drivers who want to drive in the left lane where signage prohibiting trucks in the left lane have been installed. A photograph of the signage used in these locations is attached to this email. Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) Jim Hudson Community Development Specialist Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304) 558-9613 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/05/10 02:35:00

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FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '10

06 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Comments? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:15 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough' Subject: FW: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Importance: High Frank, Damien, Terry, Please see the correspondence below. I do not believe the proposed signage is adequate or acceptable for addressing the concern expressed by the Bicycle Board. Previous correspondence I have seen says that the shoulder on the down hill side of Mon Boulevard is the same width as on the uphill side. I do not believe that this true. I don't believe it is either the same width or of the same pavement quality as the shoulder on the uphill side. Can anyone confirm this for me? The comment below that cyclists on the down slope cannot keep up with traffic is simply a mis-expectation on the writers part. Cyclists should not be expected to match speeds even on flat sections they should be expected to not impede the flow of traffic. These are not the same things. We need to address this misconception quickly. I am not sure how Jim Hudson fits into the picture, I will look into it. Please let me know your thoughts. I would like to respond to this comment ASAP. Thanks, Bill From: Hudson, Jim E [mailto:Jim.E.Hudson@wv.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:54 AM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Lewis, Ray C; Shoukry, Fouad N; Bill Austin Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Lane Bill After much thought on the Morgantown Bike Lane issue I think our signage should remain consistent with our signage on other limited access highways. Therefore I propose we limit our signage and roadway markings to those found along Route 50, Route 33, and the East Beckley By-Pass among other places. These signs should be placed on both sides of Monongahela Boulevard and other locations where high-speed and/or high-density traffic and adequate shoulders indicate it is necessary. While I understand the desire for a "climbing" lane for bicycles, I do not accept the idea that average bicyclists (Class B) can safely maintain the speed of 45 to 50 mph required to keep up with traffic on the downhill side of the road. Bicyclists who want to ride on the road where the signs I propose have been posted are in the same category as those semi drivers who want to drive in the left lane where signage prohibiting trucks in the left lane have been installed. A photograph of the signage used in these locations is attached to this email. Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) Jim Hudson Community Development Specialist Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304) 558-9613 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/05/10 02:35:00

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Morgantown Bike Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

Nick, Just to clarify a few points but not to address all of yours: 2) The thing you describe in Seattle is not a bike lane. It is a bike path. A bike lane is a portions of the roadway marked for exclusive or preferential use by bicycles. A bike path is physically separated from the roadway. Such arrangements, called cycle tracks in Denmark, have been shown in Copenhagen to decrease same direction accidents by 63% but to increase right hooks by 129% and left crosses by 48% at crossings. See http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road%20safety%20and%20percieved%20risk%20of%20cyc le%20tracks%20and%20lanes%20in%20Copenhagen.pdf 3) The start and end of the Mon Blvd. bike lane were explicitly described in the preliminary design document that was reviewed by the Bicycle Board. Since you are on the bikeboard(a)cheat.org list, you received it. The bike lane will begin just north of the driveway that is north of Advance Auto. The bike lane will end 150 feet before the right turn lane onto Evansdale Drive. Extending the bike lane to the left of the right turn lane at Evansdale Drive was considered but rejected because that would require reconfiguring the northbound lanes and we supposed that WVDOH would not be willing to do that, thus killing the project. Instead, we recommended that signage be placed near the end of the bike lane notifying cyclists that the Bike Lane Ends and signage at the beginning of the turn lane notifying motorists to Watch for Merging Bicycles. 4) A bike lane is not recommended on the descending side of Mon Blvd. because descending at 45 mph in a 5-foot wide lane with adjacent 8" deep drainage grates, probable debris, a 4-foot high concrete wall with a chain link fence 2-3 feet to the right plus dead-ending in a curb at the bottom where speed may be maximum is probably less safe than descending at 45 mph in a clean 12-foot wide lane on a 45 mph roadway that includes a passing lane. Also, a bike lane on the descending side was not recommended because it would practically preclude bicycles from traveling in the travel lanes. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles -----Original Message----- From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:22 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Morgantown Bike Lane Frank, Comments.... 1) One comment comes to mind immediately. Jim Hudson tacitly condones motorists exceeding the speed limit, but insists that bicycling laws be strictly enforced (?!). Naturally everyone should be held equally accountable for knowing and following the laws. Speeding motorists make it harder for cyclists to ride safely by shortening decision times. 2) In Seattle there were several locations where 2-way bike lanes were installed along busy thoroughfares. In all cases a physical barrier (Jersey barriers, or a purpose-built concrete wall) was placed between the bike/ped traffic and the motor vehicle traffic. I road this route a few times when there was high speed traffic only a few feet away and instantly wished for a screen fence atop the barrier to prevent debris from getting kicked up from oncoming cars at the right-side cyclist. To make the lane without a barrier of some kind is going to get people hurt. 3) It isn't clear to me where the bike lane will start/end. Is there a plan for safe entrance and exit to the lane at the ends? 4) I agree that a 2-way bike lane on both sides of the boulevard (is this what Jim means by "symmetrical"?) would be a good idea, again assuming a physical barrier between bike/auto traffic and that space permits it. Was there a reason this wasn't proposed? If these questions have already been answered please let me know where I can find the info. Thanks for doing such a diligent and effective job at researching and sharing this information. Sincerely, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:45:10 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >Any comments? > > > >Frank > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > >From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] >Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:39 AM >To: 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough'; fgmeindl(a)verizon.net >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Damien, Terry, Frank, > > > >Please find below one preliminary response from DOH on the Monongalia >Boulevard Bike Lane. We should be prepared to discuss the concerns expressed >at the upcoming TTAC meeting. I do have a question about the statement that >the shoulder is the same width on both sides of the Boulevard in the >comment. I do not recall this being the case from when I have been out >there. For your information Fouad Shoukry from the Division will not be at >the TTAC Meeting since he will be at TRB on the 12th. > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >Bill Austin, AICP > >Executive Director > >Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >180 Hart Field Road > >Morgantown, WVA 26508 > >304-291-9571 > >304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > > > > >From: Warner, Richard L [mailto:Richard.L.Warner@wv.gov] >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:37 PM >To: Bill Austin; Lewis, Ray C >Cc: Robinson, Bill C; Hudson, Jim E >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Bill and Ray, > > FYI, Jim Hudson has reviewed the City's Monongahela Boulevard bike >lane proposal and has generated the comments below. Jim is the primary >author of the WVDOT/DOH statewide bicycle/pedestrian plan that is undergoing >internal review prior to its official release for public review. In addition >to his other responsibilities, Jim also assists Bill Robinson in his duties >as WVDOT/DOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator and has a background in law >enforcement in Morgantown. These comments are intended for use as input to >further discussions regarding the proposed bike lane. Additional comments >from other reviewers may be supplied prior to the 1/12/10 TAC meeting (1:30 >pm at the MPO offices, Morgantown Municipal Airport). > >Ray, > > Please forward these comments to Cindy Cramer and Fouad Shoukry as >appropriate, and invite Mr. Shoukry to attend the TAC meeting. Per our >earlier discussion, I'm assuming that implementation details will ultimately >fall to him. > >--Richard > >_____________________________________________ >From: Hudson, Jim E >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:52 AM >To: Robinson, Bill C >Cc: Warner, Richard L; Keller, Perry J >Subject: Morgantown Bike Lane > >Bill, > >As I understand it, the proposed bicycle Lane in Morgantown includes one >bicycle "climbing" lane delineated on the existing shoulder on the hill side >of Monongahela Boulevard and some signs identifying it. Delineating the >lane and installation of the signage is to be entirely funded by some entity >other than WVDOH. I am not aware of who will be conducting or funding the >maintenance on the delineated bicycle lane or the signage related to it. > >There will be no effort to widen the shoulder or to delineate a bicycle lane >on the opposite side of the road (the PRT side) even though the shoulder on >that side are the same width as the shoulder on the hill side. It should be >noted that there are no entrances or exits to Monongahela Boulevard in this >segment except for one maintenance access for the PRT system on the side >opposite the proposal. Also, while the posted speed limit is 45 mph, >traffic frequently exceeds this by a significant amount. Finally, the only >"No Parking" signs I recall along this stretch of road are attached flat >against the fence between the PRT and the Boulevard. I do not recall any >"No Parking" signs on the hill side of the road where the proposed bicycle >lane is to be established. I definitely recall seeing several vehicles >parked along the hill side shoulder during basketball games, concerts and >other events at the WVU Coliseum. > >First, let me say that I am opposed to establishing a one way bicycle lane >on only one side of a street or road unless that street or road is also one >way. This can only "invite" bicyclists to ride against traffic in violation >of current traffic laws. In short I prefer a symmetrical bicycle lane on >both sides of the road. > >In the proposed situation on Monongahela Boulevard, the proposed directional >arrows on the pavement are insufficient as indicators of it being one way. >The origin or destination of the vast majority of the bicycle traffic along >this route will be on the same side of the boulevard as the proposed bicycle >lane. Few bicyclists will cross the four lane boulevard to ride with the >traffic when there is a designated bicycle lane on one side of the road. > >However, if WVDOH agrees to this proposed one way bicycle lane and the >subsequent narrowing of the shoulder on that side of the road, I think >additional signage to that proposed is necessary. "No Parking At Any Time" >signs (R7-201) should be installed along both sides of the road which are >clearly visible to motorists while driving. "Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" >signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placards should be installed >on the reverse side of every "Bicycle Lane" (R3-17)sign proposed. > >In addition to the signage, I think the City of Morgantown and/or the MPO >and/or the WVDOH should mail a letter to the WVU Security Police, the >Morgantown City Police, The Monongalia County Sherriff's Office and the >Morgantown Detachment of the WV State Police requesting strict enforcement >of the traffic regulations relating to bicycles with an emphasis on >enforcing the bicycle related laws along this stretch of Monongahela >Boulevard. > >Thank you, > >Jim Hudson > >Community Development Specialist > >Building 5, Room 863 > >1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > >Charleston, WV 25305-0430 > >(304) 558-9613 > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/04/10 >03:24:00 > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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FW: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

-----Original Message----- From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:22 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Morgantown Bike Lane Frank, Comments.... 1) One comment comes to mind immediately. Jim Hudson tacitly condones motorists exceeding the speed limit, but insists that bicycling laws be strictly enforced (?!). Naturally everyone should be held equally accountable for knowing and following the laws. Speeding motorists make it harder for cyclists to ride safely by shortening decision times. 2) In Seattle there were several locations where 2-way bike lanes were installed along busy thoroughfares. In all cases a physical barrier (Jersey barriers, or a purpose-built concrete wall) was placed between the bike/ped traffic and the motor vehicle traffic. I road this route a few times when there was high speed traffic only a few feet away and instantly wished for a screen fence atop the barrier to prevent debris from getting kicked up from oncoming cars at the right-side cyclist. To make the lane without a barrier of some kind is going to get people hurt. 3) It isn't clear to me where the bike lane will start/end. Is there a plan for safe entrance and exit to the lane at the ends? 4) I agree that a 2-way bike lane on both sides of the boulevard (is this what Jim means by "symmetrical"?) would be a good idea, again assuming a physical barrier between bike/auto traffic and that space permits it. Was there a reason this wasn't proposed? If these questions have already been answered please let me know where I can find the info. Thanks for doing such a diligent and effective job at researching and sharing this information. Sincerely, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:45:10 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >Any comments? > > > >Frank > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > >From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] >Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:39 AM >To: 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough'; fgmeindl(a)verizon.net >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Damien, Terry, Frank, > > > >Please find below one preliminary response from DOH on the Monongalia >Boulevard Bike Lane. We should be prepared to discuss the concerns expressed >at the upcoming TTAC meeting. I do have a question about the statement that >the shoulder is the same width on both sides of the Boulevard in the >comment. I do not recall this being the case from when I have been out >there. For your information Fouad Shoukry from the Division will not be at >the TTAC Meeting since he will be at TRB on the 12th. > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >Bill Austin, AICP > >Executive Director > >Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >180 Hart Field Road > >Morgantown, WVA 26508 > >304-291-9571 > >304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > > > > >From: Warner, Richard L [mailto:Richard.L.Warner@wv.gov] >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:37 PM >To: Bill Austin; Lewis, Ray C >Cc: Robinson, Bill C; Hudson, Jim E >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Bill and Ray, > > FYI, Jim Hudson has reviewed the City's Monongahela Boulevard bike >lane proposal and has generated the comments below. Jim is the primary >author of the WVDOT/DOH statewide bicycle/pedestrian plan that is undergoing >internal review prior to its official release for public review. In addition >to his other responsibilities, Jim also assists Bill Robinson in his duties >as WVDOT/DOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator and has a background in law >enforcement in Morgantown. These comments are intended for use as input to >further discussions regarding the proposed bike lane. Additional comments >from other reviewers may be supplied prior to the 1/12/10 TAC meeting (1:30 >pm at the MPO offices, Morgantown Municipal Airport). > >Ray, > > Please forward these comments to Cindy Cramer and Fouad Shoukry as >appropriate, and invite Mr. Shoukry to attend the TAC meeting. Per our >earlier discussion, I'm assuming that implementation details will ultimately >fall to him. > >--Richard > >_____________________________________________ >From: Hudson, Jim E >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:52 AM >To: Robinson, Bill C >Cc: Warner, Richard L; Keller, Perry J >Subject: Morgantown Bike Lane > >Bill, > >As I understand it, the proposed bicycle Lane in Morgantown includes one >bicycle "climbing" lane delineated on the existing shoulder on the hill side >of Monongahela Boulevard and some signs identifying it. Delineating the >lane and installation of the signage is to be entirely funded by some entity >other than WVDOH. I am not aware of who will be conducting or funding the >maintenance on the delineated bicycle lane or the signage related to it. > >There will be no effort to widen the shoulder or to delineate a bicycle lane >on the opposite side of the road (the PRT side) even though the shoulder on >that side are the same width as the shoulder on the hill side. It should be >noted that there are no entrances or exits to Monongahela Boulevard in this >segment except for one maintenance access for the PRT system on the side >opposite the proposal. Also, while the posted speed limit is 45 mph, >traffic frequently exceeds this by a significant amount. Finally, the only >"No Parking" signs I recall along this stretch of road are attached flat >against the fence between the PRT and the Boulevard. I do not recall any >"No Parking" signs on the hill side of the road where the proposed bicycle >lane is to be established. I definitely recall seeing several vehicles >parked along the hill side shoulder during basketball games, concerts and >other events at the WVU Coliseum. > >First, let me say that I am opposed to establishing a one way bicycle lane >on only one side of a street or road unless that street or road is also one >way. This can only "invite" bicyclists to ride against traffic in violation >of current traffic laws. In short I prefer a symmetrical bicycle lane on >both sides of the road. > >In the proposed situation on Monongahela Boulevard, the proposed directional >arrows on the pavement are insufficient as indicators of it being one way. >The origin or destination of the vast majority of the bicycle traffic along >this route will be on the same side of the boulevard as the proposed bicycle >lane. Few bicyclists will cross the four lane boulevard to ride with the >traffic when there is a designated bicycle lane on one side of the road. > >However, if WVDOH agrees to this proposed one way bicycle lane and the >subsequent narrowing of the shoulder on that side of the road, I think >additional signage to that proposed is necessary. "No Parking At Any Time" >signs (R7-201) should be installed along both sides of the road which are >clearly visible to motorists while driving. "Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" >signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placards should be installed >on the reverse side of every "Bicycle Lane" (R3-17)sign proposed. > >In addition to the signage, I think the City of Morgantown and/or the MPO >and/or the WVDOH should mail a letter to the WVU Security Police, the >Morgantown City Police, The Monongalia County Sherriff's Office and the >Morgantown Detachment of the WV State Police requesting strict enforcement >of the traffic regulations relating to bicycles with an emphasis on >enforcing the bicycle related laws along this stretch of Monongahela >Boulevard. > >Thank you, > >Jim Hudson > >Community Development Specialist > >Building 5, Room 863 > >1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > >Charleston, WV 25305-0430 > >(304) 558-9613 > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/04/10 >03:24:00 > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] FW: Morgantown Bike Lane
by Chip Wamsley 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:45:10 -0500 To all, I agree that most traffic would be on the hill side, not the PRT side and something other than pavement arrows would be a good idea to discourage people from trying to use that lane for descending, a very dangerous situation indeed. I think better no parking signs would also be necessary. I don't agree that all bike lanes should be symmetrical and hill climbing lanes serve a real purpose in towns with topography like Morgantown. It was also encouraging that he didn't totally dismiss the plan but gave some thoughtful criticism. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > > > >Any comments? > > > >Frank > >Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > >From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] >Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:39 AM >To: 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough'; fgmeindl(a)verizon.net >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Damien, Terry, Frank, > > > >Please find below one preliminary response from DOH on the Monongalia >Boulevard Bike Lane. We should be prepared to discuss the concerns expressed >at the upcoming TTAC meeting. I do have a question about the statement that >the shoulder is the same width on both sides of the Boulevard in the >comment. I do not recall this being the case from when I have been out >there. For your information Fouad Shoukry from the Division will not be at >the TTAC Meeting since he will be at TRB on the 12th. > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >Bill Austin, AICP > >Executive Director > >Morgantown Monongalia MPO > >180 Hart Field Road > >Morgantown, WVA 26508 > >304-291-9571 > >304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > > > > >From: Warner, Richard L [mailto:Richard.L.Warner@wv.gov] >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:37 PM >To: Bill Austin; Lewis, Ray C >Cc: Robinson, Bill C; Hudson, Jim E >Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane > > > >Bill and Ray, > > FYI, Jim Hudson has reviewed the City's Monongahela Boulevard bike >lane proposal and has generated the comments below. Jim is the primary >author of the WVDOT/DOH statewide bicycle/pedestrian plan that is undergoing >internal review prior to its official release for public review. In addition >to his other responsibilities, Jim also assists Bill Robinson in his duties >as WVDOT/DOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator and has a background in law >enforcement in Morgantown. These comments are intended for use as input to >further discussions regarding the proposed bike lane. Additional comments >from other reviewers may be supplied prior to the 1/12/10 TAC meeting (1:30 >pm at the MPO offices, Morgantown Municipal Airport). > >Ray, > > Please forward these comments to Cindy Cramer and Fouad Shoukry as >appropriate, and invite Mr. Shoukry to attend the TAC meeting. Per our >earlier discussion, I'm assuming that implementation details will ultimately >fall to him. > >--Richard > >_____________________________________________ >From: Hudson, Jim E >Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:52 AM >To: Robinson, Bill C >Cc: Warner, Richard L; Keller, Perry J >Subject: Morgantown Bike Lane > >Bill, > >As I understand it, the proposed bicycle Lane in Morgantown includes one >bicycle "climbing" lane delineated on the existing shoulder on the hill side >of Monongahela Boulevard and some signs identifying it. Delineating the >lane and installation of the signage is to be entirely funded by some entity >other than WVDOH. I am not aware of who will be conducting or funding the >maintenance on the delineated bicycle lane or the signage related to it. > >There will be no effort to widen the shoulder or to delineate a bicycle lane >on the opposite side of the road (the PRT side) even though the shoulder on >that side are the same width as the shoulder on the hill side. It should be >noted that there are no entrances or exits to Monongahela Boulevard in this >segment except for one maintenance access for the PRT system on the side >opposite the proposal. Also, while the posted speed limit is 45 mph, >traffic frequently exceeds this by a significant amount. Finally, the only >"No Parking" signs I recall along this stretch of road are attached flat >against the fence between the PRT and the Boulevard. I do not recall any >"No Parking" signs on the hill side of the road where the proposed bicycle >lane is to be established. I definitely recall seeing several vehicles >parked along the hill side shoulder during basketball games, concerts and >other events at the WVU Coliseum. > >First, let me say that I am opposed to establishing a one way bicycle lane >on only one side of a street or road unless that street or road is also one >way. This can only "invite" bicyclists to ride against traffic in violation >of current traffic laws. In short I prefer a symmetrical bicycle lane on >both sides of the road. > >In the proposed situation on Monongahela Boulevard, the proposed directional >arrows on the pavement are insufficient as indicators of it being one way. >The origin or destination of the vast majority of the bicycle traffic along >this route will be on the same side of the boulevard as the proposed bicycle >lane. Few bicyclists will cross the four lane boulevard to ride with the >traffic when there is a designated bicycle lane on one side of the road. > >However, if WVDOH agrees to this proposed one way bicycle lane and the >subsequent narrowing of the shoulder on that side of the road, I think >additional signage to that proposed is necessary. "No Parking At Any Time" >signs (R7-201) should be installed along both sides of the road which are >clearly visible to motorists while driving. "Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" >signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placards should be installed >on the reverse side of every "Bicycle Lane" (R3-17)sign proposed. > >In addition to the signage, I think the City of Morgantown and/or the MPO >and/or the WVDOH should mail a letter to the WVU Security Police, the >Morgantown City Police, The Monongalia County Sherriff's Office and the >Morgantown Detachment of the WV State Police requesting strict enforcement >of the traffic regulations relating to bicycles with an emphasis on >enforcing the bicycle related laws along this stretch of Monongahela >Boulevard. > >Thank you, > >Jim Hudson > >Community Development Specialist > >Building 5, Room 863 > >1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. > >Charleston, WV 25305-0430 > >(304) 558-9613 > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/04/10 >03:24:00 > > > > > >

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FW: Morgantown Bike Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Any comments? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:39 AM To: 'Damien Davis'; 'Terry Hough'; fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane Damien, Terry, Frank, Please find below one preliminary response from DOH on the Monongalia Boulevard Bike Lane. We should be prepared to discuss the concerns expressed at the upcoming TTAC meeting. I do have a question about the statement that the shoulder is the same width on both sides of the Boulevard in the comment. I do not recall this being the case from when I have been out there. For your information Fouad Shoukry from the Division will not be at the TTAC Meeting since he will be at TRB on the 12th. Thanks, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile From: Warner, Richard L [mailto:Richard.L.Warner@wv.gov] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:37 PM To: Bill Austin; Lewis, Ray C Cc: Robinson, Bill C; Hudson, Jim E Subject: FW: Morgantown Bike Lane Bill and Ray, FYI, Jim Hudson has reviewed the City's Monongahela Boulevard bike lane proposal and has generated the comments below. Jim is the primary author of the WVDOT/DOH statewide bicycle/pedestrian plan that is undergoing internal review prior to its official release for public review. In addition to his other responsibilities, Jim also assists Bill Robinson in his duties as WVDOT/DOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator and has a background in law enforcement in Morgantown. These comments are intended for use as input to further discussions regarding the proposed bike lane. Additional comments from other reviewers may be supplied prior to the 1/12/10 TAC meeting (1:30 pm at the MPO offices, Morgantown Municipal Airport). Ray, Please forward these comments to Cindy Cramer and Fouad Shoukry as appropriate, and invite Mr. Shoukry to attend the TAC meeting. Per our earlier discussion, I'm assuming that implementation details will ultimately fall to him. --Richard _____________________________________________ From: Hudson, Jim E Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:52 AM To: Robinson, Bill C Cc: Warner, Richard L; Keller, Perry J Subject: Morgantown Bike Lane Bill, As I understand it, the proposed bicycle Lane in Morgantown includes one bicycle "climbing" lane delineated on the existing shoulder on the hill side of Monongahela Boulevard and some signs identifying it. Delineating the lane and installation of the signage is to be entirely funded by some entity other than WVDOH. I am not aware of who will be conducting or funding the maintenance on the delineated bicycle lane or the signage related to it. There will be no effort to widen the shoulder or to delineate a bicycle lane on the opposite side of the road (the PRT side) even though the shoulder on that side are the same width as the shoulder on the hill side. It should be noted that there are no entrances or exits to Monongahela Boulevard in this segment except for one maintenance access for the PRT system on the side opposite the proposal. Also, while the posted speed limit is 45 mph, traffic frequently exceeds this by a significant amount. Finally, the only "No Parking" signs I recall along this stretch of road are attached flat against the fence between the PRT and the Boulevard. I do not recall any "No Parking" signs on the hill side of the road where the proposed bicycle lane is to be established. I definitely recall seeing several vehicles parked along the hill side shoulder during basketball games, concerts and other events at the WVU Coliseum. First, let me say that I am opposed to establishing a one way bicycle lane on only one side of a street or road unless that street or road is also one way. This can only "invite" bicyclists to ride against traffic in violation of current traffic laws. In short I prefer a symmetrical bicycle lane on both sides of the road. In the proposed situation on Monongahela Boulevard, the proposed directional arrows on the pavement are insufficient as indicators of it being one way. The origin or destination of the vast majority of the bicycle traffic along this route will be on the same side of the boulevard as the proposed bicycle lane. Few bicyclists will cross the four lane boulevard to ride with the traffic when there is a designated bicycle lane on one side of the road. However, if WVDOH agrees to this proposed one way bicycle lane and the subsequent narrowing of the shoulder on that side of the road, I think additional signage to that proposed is necessary. "No Parking At Any Time" signs (R7-201) should be installed along both sides of the road which are clearly visible to motorists while driving. "Bicycle Specific Wrong Way" signs (R5-1b) and "Ride With Traffic" (R9-3c) placards should be installed on the reverse side of every "Bicycle Lane" (R3-17)sign proposed. In addition to the signage, I think the City of Morgantown and/or the MPO and/or the WVDOH should mail a letter to the WVU Security Police, the Morgantown City Police, The Monongalia County Sherriff's Office and the Morgantown Detachment of the WV State Police requesting strict enforcement of the traffic regulations relating to bicycles with an emphasis on enforcing the bicycle related laws along this stretch of Monongahela Boulevard. Thank you, Jim Hudson Community Development Specialist Building 5, Room 863 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305-0430 (304) 558-9613 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.123/2595 - Release Date: 01/04/10 03:24:00

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Bicycle Board meeting Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jan '10

03 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a tentative agenda for this Thursday's meeting. There's not much on it because I'm waiting to hear from several members to whom I sent e-mails asking if they want to be on the agenda. I will issue an update when I hear from them. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Motorist Ed
by director 29 Dec '09

29 Dec '09

Frank, You probably don't want to lengthen your list, but there are 2 lessons I like to stress that might eliminate some of the other problems. These are DO's rather than DON'Ts 1) Drive at or below the posted speed limit. This gives everyone more time to predict, prevent and react to unpredicted incidents. 2) Keep off the cellphone (or have a passenger handle the call) while you are driving. Focus on driving and do everything else before you start or after you're stopped (makeup, putting on seatbelt, etc...) If an unpredicted emergency comes up, stop at the nearest safe place and deal with it out of traffic. Now for the stuff you asked for... > 1. Leave at least 3 feet of passing space between the right side of > your vehicle and a bicyclist. On Fayette St last week a car passed me in the 50ft before the light at Spruce St, forcing me into the door zone. As near as I could tell he was rushing to get through the light before it turned red, which was silly since you can turn left on red there. > 2. Pass only when you can see that it's clear far enough ahead to be > able to complete the pass before traffic comes. This happened to me approaching the intersection in Suncrest where Laurel St. comes to University Ave (across from Pocohontas). I was forced into the ditch, fortunately at low speed. > 3. Don't pass a cyclist and then cut them off. This happened to me on Mon Blvd at the intersection with 8th St. A driver in a big pickup truck passed me and then turned right in front of me, forcing me to brake evasively. I noticed he was on his cellphone. > 4. Look both ways for cyclists before pulling out of an intersection, driveway or alley. Cyclists are hard to see. Cyclists riding far to the right can be obscured by vegetation or parked cars. Look for cyclists on sidewalks, too. This has happened too many times for me remember. I think the intersection of Fayette St with Spruce St is probably a good example since building corners obscure the view of street and sidewalk. ========================================================= at this point it's late and I'm tired. I'll try for the rest tomorrow. Thanks for your diligence on this and other issues. ========================================================= > 5. When turning left, yield to oncoming cyclists just as you would > yield to an oncoming motorist. Look for oncoming cyclists. > Cyclists are hard to see. Cyclists riding far to the right can be obscured by passing cars. > 6. Watch for cyclist hand signals and lane position that indicate > that they are going to stop, turn right, go straight or turn left. > 7. Before opening your car door, look behind you for cyclists. > >Perhaps one way to think about this is to recall when and where you >almost crashed (or did crash :-( ) because a motorist didn't practice >one of these lessons. (For example, cars always seems to pass me really >close on Pleasant St. between So. Univ. and High St. even when I'm in >the middle of the right lane. So, that stretch might be a good example >of where they should leave 3 feet.) > >Thanks to Marilyn for leading the effort to get bicycling in the >Driver's Ed curriculum! > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Motorist Ed
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '09

28 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, On February 15, Bicycle Board Education Committee members will be teaching the 4 Mon County Schools Driver's Ed Teachers how to teach their students how to drive around bicycles. To give them memorable mental images, we would like to cite specific locations around Morgantown at which each lesson could be applied. For example, Spruce St. would be an example of a place where a motorist could avoid colliding with a cyclist riding on the sidewalk if the motorist looked both ways before exiting a parking lot. Below, I've listed some of the lessons. If any of them remind you of a location at which proper practice of the lesson would be especially easy to visualize, I'd appreciate your telling me the location. 1. Leave at least 3 feet of passing space between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist. 2. Pass only when you can see that it's clear far enough ahead to be able to complete the pass before traffic comes. 3. Don't pass a cyclist and then cut them off. 4. Look both ways for cyclists before pulling out of an intersection, driveway or alley. Cyclists are hard to see. Cyclists riding far to the right can be obscured by vegetation or parked cars. Look for cyclists on sidewalks, too. 5. When turning left, yield to oncoming cyclists just as you would yield to an oncoming motorist. Look for oncoming cyclists. Cyclists are hard to see. Cyclists riding far to the right can be obscured by passing cars. 6. Watch for cyclist hand signals and lane position that indicate that they are going to stop, turn right, go straight or turn left. 7. Before opening your car door, look behind you for cyclists. Perhaps one way to think about this is to recall when and where you almost crashed (or did crash :-( ) because a motorist didn't practice one of these lessons. (For example, cars always seems to pass me really close on Pleasant St. between So. Univ. and High St. even when I'm in the middle of the right lane. So, that stretch might be a good example of where they should leave 3 feet.) Thanks to Marilyn for leading the effort to get bicycling in the Driver's Ed curriculum! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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TS 101 on-line
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, Now, you can take the classroom parts of the LAB course, Traffic Skills 101 on-line at your convenience. Finding 9 hours to take the Traffic Skills 101 class has always been the biggest obstacle to making the class happen. A couple weeks ago, we pilot tested a new arrangement that lets you complete about half the course on-line at your convenience and then the other half on your bike with a group. Recently, gunnar suggested that now would be a good time for Bicycle Board members to renew their understanding of traffic bicycling best practices. He even suggested that he'd like to take the course again since it was 2007 when we took it. Also, 5 of the current Bicycle Board members have not had the course so, when it comes to Bicycle Board road-oriented business, we risk spinning our wheels. So, I'm inviting you to complete the on-line course at your convenience between now and January 9 and then to bring your bike to WVU Coliseum Room 252 at 9 am on Saturday, January 9 where we will do parking lot drills and then go out on the road to test what you learned from the on-line course. We'll wrap up with lunch at Qdoba where we can review the day's fun. (If the roads are slick or the temp is below freezing, we'll reschedule.) I also encourage those of you that have completed Road I or Traffic Skills 101 to take the on-line course and tell me what you think of it compared to your face-to-face classroom experience in the course. Participating in the parking lot and road drills would be fun, too. The on-line course is at http://www.bikeed.org . If you complete the course and plan on taking the "hands-on" part, print your on-line test score results and bring them with you to the Coliseum. Passing the 4 on-line tests with a minimum score of 70 is a pre-requisite for the road work. To get a certificate of completion from the League of American Bicyclists, you have to complete and return to me the attached registration form. I will need it before January 2. Alternatively, if you want to register on-line, go to http://www.morgantown.com/Confident-cycling.htm . As you go through the registration process there, I'd appreciate your comments on the process since it's a work in progress. Happy Holidays! Frank LCI #1703 /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Lane positioning
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, The video at http://vimeo.com/7949969 produced by the Chicago Transit Authority is supposed to teach cyclists how to ride around buses and to teach bus drivers how to drive around cyclists but I found it most interesting to see how proper cyclist lane positioning can avoid so many hazards. Enjoy! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Main Street Granville
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Bill, Thank you for speaking on behalf of cyclists and for inviting our input. By copy of this message, I pass your invitation on to the Bicycle Board and ask them to provide their recommendations to me. I will roll them up, run the roll-up by the Board and send it to you. I personally am delighted with your response to them. Unfortunately, the scope being limited to the stretch between Dents Run and the Post Office doesn't address the worst problem bicyclists have coming into and leaving Granville. That is the railroad tracks heading north on Main St. and the huge potholes coming south into Granville. The transition from pavement to tracks is often riddled with huge holes and the elevation of the tracks above the pavement is often high enough to destroy a wheel and cause a crash. Water bottles popping out of their cages there is a common occurrence. The huge bone jarring wheel-damaging potholes coming south into Granville force cyclists to thread a swerving line between them. Of course, the root cause is that this roadway does not have sufficient strength and toughness for the trucks that travel it. The roadway within the scope of their project is just fine for cyclists. It's already wide and smooth enough. Putting money into striping a bike lane on it would be absurd when to get to it, cyclists must exercise all their skill, strength and toughness just to avoid destroying their machine, swerving in front of an overtaking motor vehicle or falling down. Since you need the input by next Tuesday night, I ask the Bicycle Board members to send me their input by next Monday. Thanks again for working on behalf of bicyclists! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ On 12/17/2009 3:26 PM, Bill Austin wrote: > > Frank, > > > > The Town of Granville has received an enhancement grant for > sidewalk/street lighting improvements on Main Street from the Dent's > Run Creek Bridge to the post office. The Town met with DOH today and > they seemed to be very receptive to the Town's desires. The Town > wishes to be sensitive to the needs of cyclists as well as pedestrians > and they had an interest in bike lanes. In discussing the issue with > them I have suggested that providing slightly wider lanes and Share > the Road signs may be of better service to cyclists. > > > > I told the Town I would contact your group for any feedback you may > have on this issue. The Town Council will be considering this matter > in more depth on Tuesday night. Thank you for your assistance in this > matter. > > > > > > > > Bill Austin, AICP > > Executive Director > > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > > 180 Hart Field Road > > Morgantown, WVA 26508 > > 304-291-9571 > > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > >

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Slideshow
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, The attached slide show shows various treatments around the world for bike routes, paths and trails. I received this from the Maryland DOT Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access. I'm forwarding it to you because just flipping through the slides in about a minute has some interesting pics. Many of the slides also might trigger some ideas about things we're working on such as bike routes and education. Happy Holidays! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Secretary LaHood promotes Safe Routes to Schools
by director 20 Dec '09

20 Dec '09

Good morning, On Thursday the transportation secretary cited the Safe Routes to Schools partners and their accomplishments at improving the safety, health and independence of school-age children in his daily blog. http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/12/new-report-points-the-way-to-safe-routes-to… Note that 20-30% of daily rush-hour car trips are school-related. I would expect that the number in Morgantown is much higher since all schools I know of (except WVU) actively discourage biking/walking. Naturally the way to improve our numbers would be education (driver and biker/walker) as well as infrastructure improvements. Positive Spin would be interested in working with anyone on the board (or in the community at-large) in developing proposals to do so. We're making our plans for 2010 at this time and we'd like this to be a big part of them. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Get Ready to Spend $800 Million on Biking & Walking NOW
by director 20 Dec '09

20 Dec '09

Good morning, I received notice of this pending federal legislation from the Alliance for Biking and Walking. (sorry for the long link) I think the campus connector (and other bike/ped amenities) might qualify and I'd be happy to work with anyone on the board to prepare a proposal. Nick http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001PxvKDHU1N4rpBZIxDDB6C9EeamT… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Portland bicycle count drops
by Chip Wamsley 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:55:34 -0500 All, Just reading the initial numbers which indicate a 6% drop I guessed the main causes to be unemployment increase and gas price decrease, which the the folks of Portland figured on as well. Considering their huge increases hitting a plateau is inevitable. What would really be interesting are the missing numbers, those relating to car counts at the same points and their yearly fluctuations. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Some members cite something Portland's doing and then say we should do >that here because Portland has seen a huge increase in trips by bike. >The article in Willamette Week >http://wweek.com/editorial/3606/13475/#comments_add says this year, >Portland's bicycle trip numbers have dropped. Now everyone's wondering >why. > >The reason I send this article is to caution us to have valid data or at >least sound logic before we proceed to implement ideas. Some people >have credited Portland's bike lanes, bike boxes and bike routes for the >increased bike trip numbers but fail to recognize that at the same time, >the City ran an extensive education campaign. One problem with changing >many things at the same time is that it's difficult to relate the >results to the changes. Perhaps the number of trips by bike would have >climbed much more if they only did the bike routes and not the bike >lanes, bike boxes and education. Who knows? > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > >

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Portland bicycle count drops
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, Some members cite something Portland's doing and then say we should do that here because Portland has seen a huge increase in trips by bike. The article in Willamette Week http://wweek.com/editorial/3606/13475/#comments_add says this year, Portland's bicycle trip numbers have dropped. Now everyone's wondering why. The reason I send this article is to caution us to have valid data or at least sound logic before we proceed to implement ideas. Some people have credited Portland's bike lanes, bike boxes and bike routes for the increased bike trip numbers but fail to recognize that at the same time, the City ran an extensive education campaign. One problem with changing many things at the same time is that it's difficult to relate the results to the changes. Perhaps the number of trips by bike would have climbed much more if they only did the bike routes and not the bike lanes, bike boxes and education. Who knows? Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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New MUTCD approved by FHWA
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, The Federal Highway Administration has approved and released the new MUTCD that legitimizes Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows, Chevrons) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. Recall that the WVDOH retracted their approval of our plan to install SLMs and BMUFL signs because these weren't in the currently used 2003 MUTCD. The WVDOH people told me that they can't use the new MUTCD until the WV legislature tells them to. Does anybody know how to expedite that? Any other ideas on how we can use the FHWA's issuance of the new MUTCD to get WVDOH to approve our plan? The FHWA web site, http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ says: "On December 16, 2009 a final rule adopting the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD was published in the Federal Register. States must adopt the 2009 National MUTCD as their legal State standard for traffic control devices within two years." The Federal Register notice, which provides detailed discussion of the FHWA's decisions on major changes from the 2003 edition, can be viewed at *http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-28322.pdf* <http://wwwcf.fhwa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/…> (PDF, 716KB). To view the 2009 MUTCD and other related information, go to *http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/kno_2009.htm*. FYI, I copied and pasted the sections on SLMs and BMUFL signs below. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles *Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking* Option: 01 The Shared Lane Marking shown in Figure 9C-9 may be used to: A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist's impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling. Guidance: 02 The Shared Lane Marking should not be placed on roadways that have a speed limit above 35 mph. Standard: 03 Shared Lane Markings shall not be used on shoulders or in designated bicycle lanes. Guidance: 04 If used in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking, Shared Lane Markings should be placed so that the centers of the markings are at least 11 feet from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. 05 If used on a street without on-street parking that has an outside travel lane that is less than 14 feet wide, the centers of the Shared Lane Markings should be at least 4 feet from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. 06 If used, the Shared Lane Marking should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals not greater than 250 feet thereafter. Option: 07 Section 9B.06 describes a Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign that may be used in addition to or instead of the Shared Lane Marking to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. *Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11)*Option: 01 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. 02 The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. 03 Section 9C.07 describes a Shared Lane Marking that may be used in addition to or instead of the Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. Support: 04 The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) defines a "substandard width lane" as a "lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane." /

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Bike Route Meeting - Tuesday the 11th
by Derek Springston 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

Hello all, I reserved the Public Safety Center Conference Room for Tuesday, December 15th from 6pm-8pm for the Bike Route Map meeting. Please join us if you wish to contribute. Have a nice day, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/

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December minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Attached, please find the December minutes of the Bicycle Board. Thank you, BETSY SHOGREN

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Campus Connector
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, If you have any comments on the attached files, please reply-all. Unless your address is on Damien's To: or CC: list, please do not reply to him or other members of his lists. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:15:34 -0500 From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> To: Dan Boroff <dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net>, <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <thorny53(a)verizon.net>, <kmartis(a)wvu.edu> CC: Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Attached are a map and list of properties and owners that could potentially be affected by the proposed campus connector. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me at the number below. *J. Damien Davis, EIT, 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

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Re: [Bikeboard] misc
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Aira, I'm copying the Bicycle Board members on this and asking them to reply-all to this message with: 1. Any text they think should be on the logo 2. Any iconic local buildings that they think would appropriate for a background skyline 3. Their thoughts about changing the name of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ On 12/4/2009 11:25 AM, Aira Loren Burkhart wrote: > Frank, > > I just sent you that article because I thought it was neat, not as an > action item, just something aspire to in the future. > > I didn't receive the newsletter. Maybe they are getting sent to spam? > I did not see it in my spam folder, though. Please attach it and resend. > > Can you have the bike board email me about the text to appear on the > logo? If everyone is copied on the correspondence, I think an email > discussion will probably be reflective of everyone's ideas, at least > enough to get a start. Are there any iconic local buildings that the > board thinks would appropriate for a background skyline? (In a concept > with such a skyline. I'm not married to any particular concept.) > > Do you have an feeling about the name, aside from the procedural hoops > of suggesting such a change? Does it strike you as a good idea, or not > worth the hassle? > > thanks, > aira > > On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:14 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net > <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>> wrote: > > We'd need at least 14 feet of lane width to add a bike lane, green > or otherwise. I am not aware of any lanes that wide in Morgantown > or WV. The reason we advocated for sharrows (Shared Lane > Markings) is that they can be installed on lanes that are less > than 14 feet wide (at least 4 feet from the curb with no car > pakring or 11 feet the curb with on-street parking (MUTCD > standard) and when accompanied by Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs > can be effective. That's what we succeeded in getting through the > City and the State until there was a personnel change in the WVDOH > that resulted in their retracting their approval. Now, Janel is > leading a project intended to get that approval again. > > The BB will have to decide by consensus what the logo will > represent, i.e. whether or not it has the BB name. To change the > name of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board we will have to get > concurrence from the Traffic Commission that formed and governs > us. Attached are the Procedural Guidelines that define us. > Please also be aware that the BB's vision states: "All Morgantown > residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, > anytime, for any reason. " > > Aira, last night, I sent you the Bicycle Board's November report > to the Traffic Commission. The report is organized by the E's. > You might also look at our application for a LAB Bicycle Friendly > Community award at > http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/BFC%20Application.zip > . The criteria for the award are the E's and reading through the > criteria provides a clear idea of what each E means. FYI, since we > applied for the award in 2008, the LAB added a 6th E: Equality. > The BB November report to the TC explains it. > > Frank > /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of > vehicles/ > > > > On 12/4/2009 10:41 AM, Aira Loren Burkhart wrote: >> Here is the Austin article I was talking about. I think the large >> painted road areas look very understandable to drivers and >> cyclists alike. >> http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/fitcity/entr… >> >> Also, will the logo depict the name as "Morgantown Bicycle >> Board"? My husband suggested that "Morgantown Bicycle Authority" >> (MBA) has more teeth to it. "Morgantown Bicycle Commission" also >> sounds somewhat more official than "Board" though less so than >> "Authority". >> >> Please send the newsletter with the "E" statements and also >> specify if you would like any kind of slogan incorporated into >> the "seal/logo" itself. >> >> Thanks! >> aira >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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Bike Route Map meeting....
by Derek Springston 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

Hey guys, Let's try hard to meet within the next week or two. Please reply to this ASAP, so we can determine the date, time, and place. The folks who were selected for this committee last night were: Gunnar Shogren, Chet Parsons, Ralph LaRue, Derek Springston, maybe Duncan Oliver, and maybe Ryan Post. Any other Bike Board members are welcome to attend. I am available on these days: Monday Dec. 7th - after 5pm Thurs. Dec. 10th - after 5pm Monday Dec. 14th - after 5pm Tues. Dec. 15th - after 5pm Please place your name next to any of these evenings that will work for you. If anyone else needs added to this email, please let me know. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail gives you a free,exclusive gift. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/hotmail_bl1/hotmail_bl1.aspx?o…

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misc
by Aira Loren Burkhart 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

Here is the Austin article I was talking about. I think the large painted road areas look very understandable to drivers and cyclists alike. http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/fitcity/entr… Also, will the logo depict the name as "Morgantown Bicycle Board"? My husband suggested that "Morgantown Bicycle Authority" (MBA) has more teeth to it. "Morgantown Bicycle Commission" also sounds somewhat more official than "Board" though less so than "Authority". Please send the newsletter with the "E" statements and also specify if you would like any kind of slogan incorporated into the "seal/logo" itself. Thanks! aira

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Campus Connector
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

Ken, Damien, Attached is the Campus Connector map that I promised to give Damien at last night's Traffic Commission meeting. I hope you can read it. I scanned it from a paper copy. I will try to get the original electronic file for you. The map shows property boundaries and a potential Campus Connector route. Whose property the Campus Connector goes over will depend on a detailed design of the Connector. A detailed design has not been done. Concerning right of way, Greg Good says, "I'm pretty sure there is not a right-of-way the whole way through. The city has tried sporadically to list ROW'S and more importantly the official abandonment of ROWs. But I don't think the latter effort is totally up to date or systematically recorded." Jenny Selin says, " * Grant Street right-of-way goes (paper street) all the way to the WVU property line, except for a little corner right before the WVU property line. At the end of the day there is a little corner that the Saab's own that used to be part of the right of way for Grant Street. At some point this was conveyed to the Saabs. We would need permission to cross that piece of property, or purchase it, or arrange for a right of way (on the property downhill of Grant Street right-of-way) with the owners of Bent Tree Apartments. We could potentially follow Grant Street right of way, low on the hill, (remembering to resolve our little corner problem) continuing to the University line and then make switchbacks up the hill (on the university property) to the Water Tower and the WVU Greenhouse. * An additional concern is the washed-out part of the hillside at the beginning of the Grant paper street. It would be difficult but probably not impossible to build trail there. It would be an excellent first-step for an engineer to examine this section. The Grant paper street area we are talking about is below the WVU steam line. The steam line is the walking route being used currently. * Another possibility....We could check out whether the right of way rights for the steam line could be renegotiated to include walkers (we would need to change the routing near the top of the hill because it is so steep). Perhaps a long shot, but worth considering. * The Saabs own the upper hillside and at some point will want access to their upper acreage. At that point we may be able to negotiate the right to cross their "triangle" in exchange for rights to an access road for their property (adjacent to the lower portion of the trail). Right now the Saab's parents have both died within a year (the father very recently) so I am not inclined to ask them in the near future. However this could be a transition point and so we could ask them first and then ask the Bent Tree Folks. Or ask both. * Bent Tree: The recommendation from their representative is to have money and a plan, or at least a concrete idea, and then contact them. Jimmy Manilla and a few others have said that they know the Bent Tree Folks and would be glad to approach them once we have a clear idea of what we want." I hope this helps to investigate and identify property ownership within the general alignment of the Connector so that an earnest discussion with the area property owners and the City could commence. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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aira will be slightly late again
by Aira Loren Burkhart 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

it's my friend's birthday (this is a year of thursday birthdays), so I will be at the blackbear beforehand. however, I am too concerned about the proposed cyclists-must-ride-in-path-provided proposed wv law to skip today. aira

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Campus Connector
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

Greg, Jonathan, Jenny, Jake, I need to provide Damien Davis a map or maps that show the Campus Connector and the property lines under and adjacent to it. Can someone provide those to me in a format that I can send to Damien? At tonight's Traffic Commission meeting, the TC accepted our letter and passed a motion to request the City Manager to investigate and identify property ownership within the general alignment of the Connector. After I read the letter, Ken Martis said that the county property maps show who owns what property under and adjacent to the Campus Connector. Have any of you checked the property maps? He also said that the Planning Commission is pursuing the Campus Connector. He said that he thinks there is a right of way that can be used that avoids the property of any resistant owners (Saab). Ken is the Planning Commission representative on the TC and is a renowned WVU geography professor so he should know. In anticipation that the City Manager will assign the task to the Engineering Department, I agreed to give Damien Davis whatever information we already have on the Campus Connector planned route and property ownership boundaries. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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12/3 BB meeting agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find a zip folder that contains three documents: 1. Suggested agenda for tomorrow's, Thu 12/3 6:30 pm Bicycle Board meeting. 2. Minutes of our last meeting. 3. Procedural guidelines for working on the Bike Route Map. Please review these documents in preparation for the meeting, especially the Procedural Guidelines for working on the Bike Route Map so that we can make the best use of our time together. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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REI page
by Chet Parsons 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

All - just ran across this page randomly. Neat tips and tricks, plus there's a free iPhone app over on the right side if you're interested. http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive Chet

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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a proposed November Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission. If you would like me to change anything in it, please reply ASAP. I intend to submit the report to the Traffic Commission secretary in time for her to have it first thing tomorrow morning. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector letter to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Chip, Jim, If I'm going to get this letter in front of the TC in time for Wednesday's meeting, I am going to submit it today as attached. I did not include Jim's recommended changes but it does include earlier changes recommended by Derek seconded by Chip and recommended by Jenny and by Don Spencer. I could not figure out how to work in Chip's recommendation about Jim's since adding "safe alternative convenient option" begs for additional explanation of "alternative to what?". Since Chip was the only BB member to contribute guidance, I assume the remaining BB members were OK with it as it was. If anybody can't live with this, please reply ASAP as I will submit something in time for the TC secretary to have it first thing tomorrow morning. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ On 11/25/2009 10:01 AM, Chip Wamsley wrote: > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:48:33 -0500 > > > Frank et al, > > safe alternative. . .convenient option. . .(combination of both?) > > Chip > > >> Jim, >> >> I'm going to need guidance from other BB members to decide what to do >> with your comments and questions. Personally, I would answer your first >> question, no, and your second question, yes. What do other BB members >> think? >> >> Of course, whether an option is "convenient" is a matter of subjective >> personal judgment. So is "safe", which you added. >> >> I must say that Hugh's original draft said, "The lack of a *viable* >> option to connect these two areas discourages citizens from using >> alternative modes such as walking and bicycling...". Having cycled >> frequently through downtown Morgantown and Evansdale for 30 years and >> having walked happily between Evansdale and downtown at least twice >> daily for 3 years, I opined that doing so is viable. I suggested >> replacing "viable" with "convenient" and Hugh accepted the change. >> >> Derek's change seconded by Chip was a simple grammatical improvement and >> thus easy to accept. >> >> Jonathan's change to omit language was easy to incorporate because as he >> explained, it would have weakened our argument to get the boundaries >> defined and was in fact outside the scope of the decision made at the >> last BB meeting which did not include funding. >> >> Jenny's change to add "water tower" to greenhouse for the destination >> clarified the destination which I understand is in the vicinity of these >> two landmarks. >> >> I will change the letter to say whatever is the consensus of the BB >> members. I incorporated Derek's, Jonathan's and Jenny's changes because >> I judged, hopefully correctly, that if we had adequate discussion of >> those changes the BB members would have agreed by consensus to include >> them. I don't have that confidence with your recommended changes, >> indeed, you did not propose an alternative to "compelled", therefore I >> ask for guidance from the BB members. >> >> Frank >> /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ >> >> On 11/23/2009 10:02 PM, jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net wrote: >> >>> I am fine with sending the letter as is. However, I do raise a couple >>> of concerns with the introductory sentence. IâEUR^(TM)m not certain that >>> âEURoelack of a convenient option to connect these two areasâEUR? is entirely >>> true. The PRT does connect these two campuses and is a convenient >>> (and free) option to WVU students, faculty, and staff...except for >>> those time periods that it is not running. Instead, would it be >>> better to say something like âEURoelack of a safe and convenient >>> infrastructure for non-motorized transit between these two campusesâEUR¦âEUR?? >>> Additionally, at the end of the sentence it states âEURoecompelled to use >>> cars to travel back and forth.âEUR? Many folks choose to use cars instead >>> of riding the PRTâEUR¦is âEURoecompelledâEUR? the best word? >>> >>> >>> jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net <mailto:jimrye_adelphia1@comcast.net> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >>> To: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> >>> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >>> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 2:28:26 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector letter to TC >>> >>> Bicycle Board Members, >>> >>> I am still waiting to hear from >>> >>> * Marilyn, >>> * Jim, >>> * Alice and >>> * Janel >>> >>> on the Campus Connector letter to the Traffic Commission. Attached is >>> a revision of the letter that incorporates changes suggested by Derek, >>> Chip, Jenny and Jonathan. If anybody has any problem with it, please >>> let me know. >>> >>> Following is the status of responses to the original letter: >>> >>> Response date Comments >>> 1. Donald Dickerson 11-Nov the letter sounds good to me >>> 2. Paul Becker 11-Nov Concur. >>> 3. Hugh Kierig 10-Nov >>> 4. Jacob Brown 11-Nov Looking good, I'm in concurrence as well! >>> 5. Elizabeth Shogren 20-Nov gunnar concurred for Betsy >>> 6. Gunnar Shogren 20-Nov Betsy and I concur. >>> 7. Frank Gmeindl 11-Nov >>> 8. Marilyn Newcome >>> 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum 23-Nov The letter delivers a strong >>> argument... Change: "Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the >>> Connector a reality have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way >>> from private land owners and the actual cost of the construction." to >>> "The major stumbling block to seeing the Connector a reality has >>> always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners." >>> 10. Don Spencer 19-Nov I think that it would be stronger to make >>> this a joint effort with the Pedestrian Safety Board. They are fully >>> on board with this project and even have it listed in their Pedestrian >>> Safety Plan which has been approved by the Traffic Commission and will >>> be going to Council soon. >>> 11. Chet Parsons 11-Nov Very well done! >>> 12. Jim Rye >>> 13. Derek Springston 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle >>> Board's hope >>> 14. Chip Wamsley 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's >>> hope >>> 15. Alice Vernon >>> 16. Janel Bedard >>> >>> >>> Frank >>> /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >>> >>> /On 11/23/2009 12:04 AM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: >>> >>> The letter delivers a strong argument, and I agree with Derek's >>> improvement, however, there is one sentence that I am concerned >>> about that may contribute to a leaky argument: >>> >>> Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the Connector a reality >>> have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private >>> land owners and the actual cost of the construction. >>> >>> If you are reading the sentence in this fashion, it works fine: >>> >>> Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the Connector a reality >>> have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private >>> land owners and obtaining the actual cost of the construction. >>> >>> About ten years ago when the City first visited this request the >>> second argument become the reason for not pursuing the project. >>> The costs were determined on the basis of a hand drawn map taking >>> into consideration elevation and ADA requirements. Because there >>> was never a formal study performed, the project was not given a >>> fair opportunity. I would hate to see that happen again. At our >>> CC meetings we targeted several methods that could provide >>> funding, but none of that mattered in the absence of an actual >>> route without any property barriers. Our purpose of this letter >>> is not to make a vague statement establishing how costs are one of >>> the major stumbling blocks of which we have no hard data about, >>> but rather to ask the City to formally establish where the CC >>> route can exist in regards to private properties that the CC would >>> have to cross. So I would like to see the word "obtaining" added >>> to the concerned sentence above or even better have the sentence >>> reworded as below: >>> >>> The major stumbling block to seeing the Connector a reality >>> has always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private >>> land owners. >>> >>> Finally, when considering what the real costs of the CC are, >>> listen to what Bill Reger-Nash said in regards to the net gains it >>> will have on human health: "The CC will have an unaccountable >>> influence." >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> Frank Gmeindl wrote: >>> >>> Bicycle Board Members, >>> >>> Thanks to Hugh for promptly writing subject letter. Thanks to >>> Don D., Paul, Jake, Chet, Derek, Chip and Don S. for their >>> concurrence or recommended improvements. >>> >>> As we agreed at the November meeting, I will deliver the >>> letter to the Traffic Commission after everyone concurs. >>> Following is a table that lists the responses. Derek's, >>> Chip's and Don Spencer's comments can be addressed without BB >>> discussion. >>> >>> In case it comes through illegible on your end, Betsy, gunnar, >>> Marilyn, Jonathan, Jim, Alice, Janel, I'm waiting for your >>> concurrence or comments. >>> >>> Member Response date Comments >>> 1. Donald Dickerson 11-Nov the letter sounds good to me >>> 2. Paul Becker 11-Nov Concur. >>> 3. Hugh Kierig 10-Nov Created the letter >>> 4. Jacob Brown 11-Nov Looking good, I'm in concurrence as well! >>> 5. Elizabeth Shogren >>> 6. Gunnar Shogren >>> 7. Frank Gmeindl >>> 11-Nov Concur. >>> 8. Marilyn Newcome >>> 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> 10. Don Spencer 19-Nov I think that it would be stronger to >>> make this a joint effort with the Pedestrian Safety Board. >>> They are fully on board with this project and even have it >>> listed in their Pedestrian Safety Plan which has been approved >>> by the Traffic Commission and will be going to Council soon. >>> 11. Chet Parsons 11-Nov Very well done! >>> 12. Jim Rye >>> 13. Derek Springston 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to >>> Bicycle Board's hope >>> 14. Chip Wamsley 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle >>> Board's hope >>> 15. Alice Vernon >>> 16. Janel Bedard >>> >>> >>> Frank >>> /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers >>> of vehicles/ >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >> >> >> >> > > > >

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Interesting article on Treehugger from Wired.com
by director 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/fixcityorg-crowdsourced-bike-racks/ Happy Thanksgiving! Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Campus Connector letter to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Hugh for promptly writing subject letter. Thanks to Don D., Paul, Jake, Chet, Derek, Chip and Don S. for their concurrence or recommended improvements. As we agreed at the November meeting, I will deliver the letter to the Traffic Commission after everyone concurs. Following is a table that lists the responses. Derek's, Chip's and Don Spencer's comments can be addressed without BB discussion. In case it comes through illegible on your end, Betsy, gunnar, Marilyn, Jonathan, Jim, Alice, Janel, I'm waiting for your concurrence or comments. Member Response date Comments 1. Donald Dickerson 11-Nov the letter sounds good to me 2. Paul Becker 11-Nov Concur. 3. Hugh Kierig 10-Nov Created the letter 4. Jacob Brown 11-Nov Looking good, I'm in concurrence as well! 5. Elizabeth Shogren 6. Gunnar Shogren 7. Frank Gmeindl 11-Nov Concur. 8. Marilyn Newcome 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum 10. Don Spencer 19-Nov I think that it would be stronger to make this a joint effort with the Pedestrian Safety Board. They are fully on board with this project and even have it listed in their Pedestrian Safety Plan which has been approved by the Traffic Commission and will be going to Council soon. 11. Chet Parsons 11-Nov Very well done! 12. Jim Rye 13. Derek Springston 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 14. Chip Wamsley 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 15. Alice Vernon 16. Janel Bedard Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector letter to TC
by jimrye_adelphia1＠comcast.net 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I am fine with sending the letter as is. However, I do raise a couple of concerns with the introductory sentence. I’m not certain that “lack of a convenient option to connect these two areas” is entirely true. The PRT does connect these two campuses and is a convenient (and free) option to WVU students, faculty, and staff...except for those time periods that it is not running. Instead, would it be better to say something like “lack of a safe and convenient infrastructure for non-motorized transit between these two campuses…”? Additionally, at the end of the sentence it states “compelled to use cars to travel back and forth.” Many folks choose to use cars instead of riding the PRT…is “compelled” the best word? jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 2:28:26 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector letter to TC Bicycle Board Members, I am still waiting to hear from • Marilyn, • Jim, • Alice and • Janel on the Campus Connector letter to the Traffic Commission. Attached is a revision of the letter that incorporates changes suggested by Derek, Chip, Jenny and Jonathan. If anybody has any problem with it, please let me know. Following is the status of responses to the original letter: Response date Comments 1. Donald Dickerson 11-Nov the letter sounds good to me 2. Paul Becker 11-Nov Concur. 3. Hugh Kierig 10-Nov 4. Jacob Brown 11-Nov Looking good, I'm in concurrence as well! 5. Elizabeth Shogren 20-Nov gunnar concurred for Betsy 6. Gunnar Shogren 20-Nov Betsy and I concur. 7. Frank Gmeindl 11-Nov 8. Marilyn Newcome 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum 23-Nov The letter delivers a strong argument... Change: "Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the Connector a reality have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners and the actual cost of the construction." to "The major stumbling block to seeing the Connector a reality has always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners." 10. Don Spencer 19-Nov I think that it would be stronger to make this a joint effort with the Pedestrian Safety Board. They are fully on board with this project and even have it listed in their Pedestrian Safety Plan which has been approved by the Traffic Commission and will be going to Council soon. 11. Chet Parsons 11-Nov Very well done! 12. Jim Rye 13. Derek Springston 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 14. Chip Wamsley 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 15. Alice Vernon 16. Janel Bedard Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On 11/23/2009 12:04 AM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: The letter delivers a strong argument, and I agree with Derek's improvement, however, there is one sentence that I am concerned about that may contribute to a leaky argument: Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the Connector a reality have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners and the actual cost of the construction. If you are reading the sentence in this fashion, it works fine: Two major stumbling blocks to seeing the Connector a reality have always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners and obtaining the actual cost of the construction. About ten years ago when the City first visited this request the second argument become the reason for not pursuing the project. The costs were determined on the basis of a hand drawn map taking into consideration elevation and ADA requirements. Because there was never a formal study performed, the project was not given a fair opportunity. I would hate to see that happen again. At our CC meetings we targeted several methods that could provide funding, but none of that mattered in the absence of an actual route without any property barriers. Our purpose of this letter is not to make a vague statement establishing how costs are one of the major stumbling blocks of which we have no hard data about, but rather to ask the City to formally establish where the CC route can exist in regards to private properties that the CC would have to cross. So I would like to see the word "obtaining" added to the concerned sentence above or even better have the sentence reworded as below: The major stumbling block to seeing the Connector a reality has always been obtaining adequate right-of-way from private land owners. Finally, when considering what the real costs of the CC are, listen to what Bill Reger-Nash said in regards to the net gains it will have on human health: "The CC will have an unaccountable influence." -Jonathan Frank Gmeindl wrote: Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Hugh for promptly writing subject letter. Thanks to Don D., Paul, Jake, Chet, Derek, Chip and Don S. for their concurrence or recommended improvements. As we agreed at the November meeting, I will deliver the letter to the Traffic Commission after everyone concurs. Following is a table that lists the responses. Derek's, Chip's and Don Spencer's comments can be addressed without BB discussion. In case it comes through illegible on your end, Betsy, gunnar, Marilyn, Jonathan, Jim, Alice, Janel, I'm waiting for your concurrence or comments. Member Response date Comments 1. Donald Dickerson 11-Nov the letter sounds good to me 2. Paul Becker 11-Nov Concur. 3. Hugh Kierig 10-Nov Created the letter 4. Jacob Brown 11-Nov Looking good, I'm in concurrence as well! 5. Elizabeth Shogren 6. Gunnar Shogren 7. Frank Gmeindl 11-Nov Concur. 8. Marilyn Newcome 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum 10. Don Spencer 19-Nov I think that it would be stronger to make this a joint effort with the Pedestrian Safety Board. They are fully on board with this project and even have it listed in their Pedestrian Safety Plan which has been approved by the Traffic Commission and will be going to Council soon. 11. Chet Parsons 11-Nov Very well done! 12. Jim Rye 13. Derek Springston 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 14. Chip Wamsley 11-Nov Change Bicycle Board hope to Bicycle Board's hope 15. Alice Vernon 16. Janel Bedard Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Criteria for route classification...
by Derek Springston 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

Hey guys, Here is a list of the criteria that Chet and I have developed for the Bike Route classificationsIf you can think of anything else, let us know ASAP. Thanks... Speed Limit Slope Number of Lanes Road width Straightness Traffic Volume Traffic Capacity Road Condition Shoulder or no shoulder Intersections along route Sun & Visibility Scenery Distance to Hospital Accessibility (Level of Service - Federal Hwy Administration criteria (LOS)) Directness (LOS) Continuity (LOS) Attractiveness (LOS) Level of Conflict (LOS) Cost (COS) East of implementation (LOS) Truck Percentage Lighting ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID24…

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[Fwd: Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders]
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Derek, gunnar, Greg Good, Chip Wamsley, Bill Reger-Nash and Don Spencer for helping me improve the draft message that I wrote on the preliminary WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian plan. Thanks also to Gary Rodosta for discussing graphics with me. Below is the message that I sent to Kim Broughton, BikeWV today. Her response: thanks Frank. I'm buried right now. Feel free to lead this effort. Hope all is well. Kim Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:08:44 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Kimberly Jo <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> References: <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8F31967E(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <4AE740C8.8050400(a)verizon.net> <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8FD24DAE(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <bf837ff30911030817j7f632cc2ya2297cd14213fc3b(a)mail.gmail.com> <4BB73E2202D8F743979C29AC6A94ECEC6EEEE5(a)WVOTMAIL02.executive.stateofwv.gov> Kim, What is BikeWV doing to prepare a response to the WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan? I think we should be working on one so we'll be ready when the plan is released. Even better if we could provide our input before it's released and when it may be more flexible. Following are some of my thoughts. The plan that we saw is consistent with Paul Maddox' statement at the April 2009 WV Cycling Symposium, "WV roads are too narrow and too winding for bicycles". It is also consistent with dialogs that I have had with WVDOH officials such as Ray Lewis that indicate that they do not recognize bicyclists' equal right to the roads. In response to the plan, we should advocate for paving shoulders. We should oppose striping shoulders as bike lanes. WE SHOULD VOCIFEROUSLY OPPOSE PROHIBITING BICYCLES FROM USING THE ROADWAY WHEN A BIKE LANE OR SIDE PATH IS PRESENT. The legislation change proposals contained in the plan's Appendix A, particularly 17C-11-5 on page 77 deny cyclists' right to the roadway. We should advocate for complete deletion of 17C-11-5. (For your convenience, I have cut and pasted at the end of this message, 17C-11-5 with the changes proposed in the plan.) Paving shoulders is a good idea. Expecting cyclists to ride on them is not such a good idea. Striping them as bike lanes is a bad idea. Requiring cyclists to ride on them and forbidding cyclists to ride on the roadway is a clear denial of cyclists' right to the roadway. *PAVING SHOULDERS IS A GOOD IDEA* Paving shoulders is a good idea because doing so reduces the cost of maintaining the roadway, keeps the roadway cleaner and provides an escape for cyclists or motorists who perceive that traveling on the roadway is unsafe. *EXPECTING CYCLISTS TO RIDE ON SHOULDERS IS NOT SUCH A GOOD IDEA* Expecting cyclists to ride on shoulders is not such a good idea because driving on shoulders is often less safe than driving on the roadway. Paved shoulders may be great for climbing a long steep hill beside a high speed narrow roadway that has no cross traffic but there are at least 4 reasons that expecting cyclists to ride on shoulders is not such a good idea: 1. *Debris *- Shoulders often collect debris such as gravel, glass, dead animals, construction materials and car parts that present a very significant crash hazard particularly on curvy high speed descents. I recently saw a statistic that something like 75% of automobile crashes are due to debris on the roadway. The WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan does not include any provision for keeping the shoulders clean. 2. *Dangerous descents* - The cross grade of shoulders is usually designed to channel water from the roadway rather than to provide sufficient centripetal force to hold a vehicle on the shoulder when traveling at speed. This is usually not a problem when traveling slowly up hill but especially on curvy descents, it can be quite dangerous particularly in wet or icy conditions. The plan includes no provision to reconstruct the shoulders to ensure sufficient traction for bicycles driving on the shoulders particularly around curves on downhills. 3. *Crashes at crossings* - Cycling on the shoulder puts cyclists where motorists don't look for traffic. This problem is particularly severe at crossings. How often have we heard a motorist exclaim after hitting a cyclist with his or her car, "I didn't even see him!"? *"Right hooks"* - When a motorist makes a right turn from a roadway into a driveway or a cross road, they look to the left for traffic, not to the right. If a bicyclist is on the shoulder to their right rather than in the travel lane, the motorist won't see them. "Right hooks" are one of the most common types of crashes between motor vehicles and bicyclists. *"Left hooks"* - When a motorist makes a left turn into a driveway or a cross road, they look for a break in on-coming traffic before making the left turn. If a bicyclist traveling on the shoulder is obscured from the motorist's view by vehicles on the roadway passing the bicyclist, the motorist can turn left immediately after a gap appears in the line of on-coming motor vehicles and into the the cyclist on the shoulder. "Left hooks" are also one of the most common types of crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles. *"Drive out" collisions* - The most common cause of crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles is the drive out from an intersection or drive way: failure to yield to the cyclist. One reason these occur is that the motorist doesn't see the bicyclist when they drive out from the intersection. The narrow profile of an on-coming bicycle makes it difficult to see and judge its speed. This problem is bad enough when cyclists are in the travel lane. It can be expected to be worse when the bicyclist is on the shoulder where the motorist is even less likely to be looking, especially when they're talking on the phone. The sight line from the motorist to the bicyclist when the bicyclist is far to the right or on the shoulder is often shorter or obscured by vegetation, parked cars, etc. The plan does not recognize these dangers and includes no designs for handling bicycles riding on the shoulders at traffic crossings. 4. *Dangerous merges* - Traveling on the shoulder and then merging from the shoulder to the travel lane, to go straight through an intersection or to make a left turn at an intersection is less safe than traveling in the through lane or merging from the through lane to the left side of the lane or to a left turn lane to make a left turn. The plan does not recognize these challenges and includes no designs for ensuring safe merging from the shoulder. *STRIPING SHOULDERS AS BIKE LANES IS A BAD IDEA* Striping shoulders as bike lanes is a bad idea for 3 reasons: 1. *Discourages cyclists from taking safest path* - Striping the shoulders as bike lanes will encourage bicyclists, particularly inexperienced cyclists, to drive on the bike lane when it may indeed be less safe than the roadway because of inadequate bike lane maintenance or unsafe bike lane construction as discussed above. The plan does not provide justification for striping the shoulders as bike lanes rather than just paving the shoulders and leaving them unmarked. 2. *Confuses motorists* - Striping the shoulders as bike lanes can be expected to confuse both motorists and bicyclists about where the bicyclist should be on the highway. Too many motorists and bicyclists already are unaware that the law gives bicyclists the same rights to the roadway as motorists. Few motorists and cyclists are aware that the safest position for the cyclist can be on the left side of the travel lane, for example, when making a left turn. Motorists can be expected to be less accommodating of bicycles merging left across the roadway from a bike lane than of bicycles merging left in the travel lane or from the travel lane. While the design directives in the plan specify: " Cars hitting bikes that make left turns from the right side of the roadway is also a common type of crash between motor vehicles and bicycles. At locations where the shoulder width becomes too narrow for use as bicycle lanes, signage will be installed reading "BICYCLE LANE ENDS MERGE WITH TRAFFIC", the plan does not recognize the turn movements that cyclists must be able to make and it provides no provision for making such turn movements safer from the bike lane than from a travel lane. It also provides no justification that merging from the bike lane could be safer than merging in or from the travel lane. 3. *Increases hostility towards road cyclists* - Striping shoulders as bike lanes can be expected to increase the attitude among the general public, motorists and even many bicyclists that bicyclists do not have a right to the road. Striping the shoulders as bike lanes can decrease the safety of cyclists who choose to drive on the roadway because motorists may believe that they are not required to exercise due care for cyclists when they believe that cyclists do not belong on the roadway. The plan does not recognize the problem of erroneous perception of cyclists' rights to the roadway. The plan does include laudable bicycle safety training but it is not clear that the training will cover cyclists' right to the road. *FORBIDDING CYCLISTS FROM DRIVING ON THE ROADWAY EXPLICITLY DENIES CYCLISTS' RIGHT TO THE ROAD* The design directives in the plan state: "Bicycles are required to use marked bicycle lane if present." The proposed 17C-11-5c states: "Whenever a paved path has been constructed and designated for bicycles adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway". *If bike lanes were really safer, cyclists would use them without being forced* - Forbidding cyclists from driving on the roadway when a bike lane and side path exists explicitly denies bicyclists' right to the roadway. Forcing cyclists to drive on bike lanes and bike paths indicates that even the WVDOH doesn't believe that they are safer than cycling on the roadway. Requiring cyclists to drive on bike lanes and bike paths and prohibiting cyclists from driving on the roadway reveals that getting cyclists off the road is a higher WVDOH priority than cyclist safety. My understanding is that all states put language such as that in 17C-11-2 that grants cyclists equal rights to the roadway into their state laws in the early 1900's but language such as that in 17C-11-5 did not appear until after World War II when our country became decidedly auto-centric. While other states are recognizing the discrimination of Far to the Right (FTR), Mandatory Bike Lane (MBL), Mandatory Shoulder Use (MSU) and Mandatory Side Path (MSP) requirements and repealing these discriminatory articles from their laws, WV is heading toward becoming the only state in the union with all 4. The attached table shows the current status of the 50 states with respect to these laws. (My thanks to fellow LCI Dan Gutierrez for creating that file.) This is probably enough for now. We should also prepare responses to other aspects of the plan. For example, the plan needs to accommodate bicycling in our state's cities. Accommodating bicycles in our cities presents the greatest opportunities for alleviating traffic congestion, reducing obesity and generally improving the quality of life as well as improving the character of our cities. We are aware that approximately half of all trips are within 3-5 miles: a distance that most people could easily travel by bicycle if encouraged and enabled by our transportation system. Many of our cities' key routes are controlled by the WVDOH. If the WVDOH developed the bicycle plan in collaboration with knowledgeable representatives from each of our cities, our plan could capture these opportunities as well as make WV a bicycle friendly state. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ *§17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. *(as contained in draft WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan)* * (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. _except; when overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction, when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, when riding in the right turn only lane, or when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "substandard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. _ (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. _Persons riding two abreast, where allowed, shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane. _ (c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided _paved path has been constructed and designated for bicycles _adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. _(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along shoulders of a street or highway._ On 11/4/2009 8:47 AM, Robinson, Bill C wrote: > > *Kim -- * > > * * > > *Regretfully, I would like to ask that you not distribute the draft > plan you received. This version is only the second draft; it has > never left our Division; it has never been seen by the top-level > managers in the WVDOH (such as the Secretary/Commissioner or the State > Highway Engineer); it really has no standing. It is what I've told > you that it is: simply a draft "starting point". We've already done > one extensive re-write; we expect probably at least one more before > submittal to higher level management. We have started with everything > we think may be possible for the WVDOH to achieve, but obviously > without management "buy-in" we can't promise anything. To release > this draft plan (which was meant to only be reviewed internally in the > WVDOH) may jeopardize or complicate the process; if WVDOH management > is in disagreement or apprehensive about any of the draft > recommendations, public comment at this point may erode our ability to > sway people internally on what might be perceived (again, internally) > as questionable directions for the WVDOH. In addition, in the > interest of fairness to the citizens, we don't want to "piecemeal" > drafts out to people without all interested parties having a chance to > view it at the same time.* > > * * > > *As in our earlier conversations, when we have a version of this plan > that the WVDOH management is comfortable with, the WVDOH will have a > public comment period and will welcome input from the bicycle > community and all the interested citizens, but we're not at that point > right now and receiving comments on a "rough" draft document that may > change significantly won't be helpful to the WVDOH or a good use of > the time and energy of the bicycle community at this point. So > please, just take a look at the draft, see it as an indicator of the > larger picture of what the WVDOH is trying to do and I'll contact you > when we are ready for public comment.* > > * * > > *Bill* > > *William C. Robinson*** > > *State Trail Coordinator* > > *Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program * > > *WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator* > > *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* > > * * > > *West Virginia Department of Transportation* > > *Division of Highways* > > *Program Planning and Administration Division* > > *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* > > *Building 5, Room 863* > > *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* > > *(304)558-9615 Fax -- (304)558-3783* > > *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <mailto:bill.c.robinson@wv.gov>* > > > > *_"_**The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and > lonely. He has labored hard,* > > *often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside > from quick success in* > > *order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His > working life is* > > *marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. > Kennedy, 1962 * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *From:* Kimberly Jo [mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:18 AM > *To:* Robinson, Bill C > *Subject:* Fwd: Bicycles on roadway shoulders > > > > What's up Bill? Can I distribute this to our list. > Thanks! > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Stanevich, Ron L* <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov > <mailto:Ron.L.Stanevich@wv.gov>> > Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:53 AM > Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>> > Cc: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com > <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>> > > Frank / Kim > > > > Thanks for your responses last week. > > > > I've attached a draft copy of the WVDOH's Bicycle / Ped Plan (note, I > don't think that this is the actual title, but because this is a draft > copy, some of the titles are missing). > > > > In this plan are several changes to current WVDOH Policies and changes > that the DOH intends to make to the WV Code in the very near future. > Please note the DOH is only making changes that we feel affect its > operations and issues. What I'm told that has been the direction > given from our management. > > > > Nevertheless I've been "befriended" some of the employees in Planning > and they've given me these draft copies to review. I asked if I could > circulate them to friends for comments. They said they had no problem > with that. So that's what I'm doing. > > > > If you have comments on any of these proposals. Please feel free to > submit them to me as soon as possible. I have no clue as to when the > Division plans to submit this, or what the rest of the review process > is like or consists of. Again, it's not my section. But the sooner > you can get me comments, I will forward them on to the appropriate > individuals. > > > > Frank... concerning our correspondence last week about the shoulder > riding, the division has proposed a change to 17C-11-5 by adding a > section (d) that states that /Nothing in this Chapter shall be > construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along the > shoulders or a street or highway/. > > > > Anyhow, I thought I would circulate these proposals for a wider > reviewing audience. I did say that I would try to get comments back > to them shortly and they would look at them. Again this is just a > draft proposal of WVDOH Policies, and changes to the State Code that > deal with DOH issues in regards to Pedestrians and Bicycles. > > > > Please feel free to review circulate and comment back to me if you > wish, and I'll try to make sure they get to the appropriate personnel. > > > > > > /Ron Stanevich, PE/ > > /Specifications Engineer/ > > /West Virginia Division Of Highways/ > > /Contract Administration/ > > /1900 Kanawha Blvd East/ > > /Bldg 5, RM 722/ > > /304.558.9556/ > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net > <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>] > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:50 PM > *To:* Stanevich, Ron L > *Cc:* Kimberly Jo > *Subject:* Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders > > > > Ron, > > Thanks for contacting me. I hope the class is stimulating and > informative. Wish I were there with you! I have a lot to learn:) > > The WV code is unclear whether bicyclists are permitted to drive their > bicycles on shoulders. Since the code doesn't explicitly address > bicycling on shoulders, one could argue that it is permitted. > However, a problem arises when a cyclist is injured while bicycling on > the shoulder or when a bicyclist while bicycling on the shoulder, > injures someone. The WV code only says that bicyclists have the same > rights and duties as motorists when they're on the roadway. > > WV code 17C-1-37 explicitly excludes the shoulder from the definition > of "Roadway". Specifically, 17C-1-37 says, ""Roadway" means that > portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for > vehicular travel, *exclusive of the berm or shoulder*." That is, > according to WV code, the shoulder is not part of the roadway. > > Why is that important? It's important because WV code 17C-11-2 only > gives cyclists equal right to motorists when the bicyclist is > bicycling on the roadway. Explicitly, 17C-11-2 says, "Every person > riding a bicycle *upon a roadway* shall be granted all of the rights > and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of > a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this > article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by > their nature can have no application." > > I am surprised that the NHI instructor believes that WV's State Code > falls back on the Uniform Vehicle Code because the WVDOH told me > otherwise. Here's a quote from a December 17 e-mail from Ray Lewis, > WVDOT Staff Engineer - Traffic Research and Special Projects to Bill > Robinson, WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator > > "The UVC is a model code, like many other model codes. There is no > requirement that West Virginia adopt it, or conform to it. The WV > Code language governs in all cases. We were able for several years to > have bills introduced in the Legislature to have the WV CODE brought > into conformity with the UVC; our efforts repeatedly failed." > > Kim Broughton was copied on that e-mail. > > The reason this came up is that Bill, Ray and I were discussing > 17C-11-5 that says, "Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway > shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as > practicable...". I cited the UVC that clarifies "as near to the > right as practicable" and above was Mr. Lewis' response. > > I hope this answers your question. Please let me know how it turns out. > > Frank Gmeindl > League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > > On 10/27/2009 1:58 PM, Stanevich, Ron L wrote: > > Mr. Gmeindle > > I'm currently in a NHI bicycle & pedestrian facilities class. The > instructors here from FHWA feel that WV's State Code falls back on the > Universal Vehicle Code when it comes to the subject issue. > > I remember at this past summer's Symposium, it was discussed that > bicycles were not allowed on roadway shoulders. > > I was trying to find where this issue is addressed in state code, and > Kim Broughton passed me along to you. > > Thanks > > Ron Stanevich > WVDOH > > Message sent from my Blackberry! > > > > > -- > Kimberly Broughton > Creative Crosswalks, LLC > kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com> > 304.483.1685 >

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Campus Connector - SGA Meeting
by Jacob Brown 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Ryan Post and I attended tonight's SGA meeting to give a brief description/reminder about the campus connector to support the SGA's resolution on the matter. Response to our description and the resolution that was read was very good. There were quite a few comments and excitement from the board and the gallery in support of the matter. Taylor Richmond of SGA is the member backing the resolution and he seemed very positive towards it, and mentioned some of the history of the connector that included the Bike Board's work with Tyler Pearson. Richmond also mentioned that another positive with the campus connector would be (assuming it was built pretty soon) good to use during the closed rail trail period. Mostly people just made comments about how great of an idea they thought it was. The only actual questions we received were in regards to cost and funding options, and whether or not the path would be lit and contain blue emergency points. That, and when we mentioned the path could look to be paved, concrete, or simply made with pea-gravel, one member inquired as to how someone could ride their bike on a gravel surface.... So, all in all the response to the idea and resolution was great. SGA will vote to support the resolution at their meeting next week. I told Jon Bond that if they had any further questions, to contact me. A DA rep also contacted Ryan and I and called Ryan to get some information and sounds like there will be an article in the DA soon about the connector as well. I also kept a copy of the resolution, that I can make sure gets to the next BB meeting. - Jake -- Jacob Brown 434.660.3173 http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector
by Jacob Brown 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

All, Thanks so much for the information, links, and help. Sorry it was somewhat last minute, but Ryan and I wanted to get on the SGA agenda for this week, because SGA wanted it to all be part of this semesters issues. The information you sent is great. Ryan and I met with Tyler last night and went over the main points of the CC that we need to discuss with SGA. I'm going to go over the pictures and minutes material again here this afternoon and we will head down to the meeting tonight. I'll let you all know what they have to say about it and what sort of questions they have. Thanks, Jake On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > > Jenny, et al, > I've just returned from a training weekend on organizing grass roots > campaigns and it so happens that I used this issue (the campus connector) as > my example so I've got a process plan for getting public support behind this > issue. As a Non-Governmental organization I think that Positive Spin could > be the right organization to handle such a campaign in support of the Bike > Board, City, WVU and students. We can organize citizen volunteers and other > resources quickly and effectively. Let me know what you think. I'd really > like to be a help on this issue. > > Thanks, > Nick Hein > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:14:52 -0500 > > > > >All: > > > >I would emphasize the water tower and the greenhouse as the destinations > of the trail. This gives the neighborhood and the president's house a > little buffer. > > > >I would be glad to walk this with anyone who is interested. We walked it > with Greg good last year. > > > >Jenny > > > >Jenny Selin > >1224 Fairlawns > >Morgantown, WV 26505 > >USA > > > >Phone:(304-598-9650) > >jselin(a)hotmail.com > > > > > > > >> From: gshogren(a)gmail.com > >> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:06:29 -0500 > >> To: ty.pearson(a)gmail.com > >> CC: jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu; rpostwvu(a)gmail.com; Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector > >> > >> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM, Tyler Pearson <ty.pearson(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> What the crap? > >> I thought you had left. > >> You back? And forth? > >> Life good? > >> > >> > Jake, > >> > > >> > I'm literally working on the presentation right now. I just met with > >> > Jon about it, and will be meeting with Ryan tonight about the details. > >> > The main goal for the meeting tomorrow should be explaining why the > >> > campus connector is important to students, so I will be going over the > >> > main talking points tonight. A resolution will also be sponsored by a > >> > governor in support of the connector, and the SGA BOG will vote on it > >> > the week after. > >> > > >> > I also just talked to a city reporter with the Daily Anthenaeum, and > >> > she wants to do a more in depth separate article on it before the vote > >> > next week. This can go over more of the nitty gritty details. > >> > >> Does the student body not know of this? > >> Or was it been an on-again off-again thing? > >> > >> > > >> > Tyler > >> > > >> > > >> > On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >> Bike Board Members, > >> >> > >> >> It has been requested that I gather some information regarding the > campus > >> >> connector so that Ryan Post and I can present this information to the > SGA at > >> >> an upcoming meeting to bring the matter up again to the attention of > the > >> >> SGA. > >> >> > >> >> Can someone who knows the details of the Campus Connector please > email me or > >> >> Ryan Post this information. I know the basics of the idea that we > have > >> >> discussed in the meetings, but I wanted to get input from those who > have > >> >> worked on it extensively. > >> >> > >> >> Thanks, > >> >> > >> >> Jacob Brown > >> >> > >> >> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> I’m still waiting on any information from Tyler or the bike board. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> From: Jonathan Bond [mailto:jbond3@mix.wvu.edu] > >> >>> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 11:53 AM > >> >>> To: Ryan Post > >> >>> Subject: RE: Campus Connector > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Hey Ryan, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> I will see you Wednesday at the sga meeting. You can keep it very > brief > >> >>> regarding the campus connector. If you could just explain the > importance of > >> >>> it, I think it would be nice to get the image back out there to the > new > >> >>> president as well as the formation of ideas for the fall. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Sincerely, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Jon > >> >>> > >> >>> 304-639-2341 > >> >>> > >> >>> On 11/13/09, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> I got this link today from the MD racing forum although partially > >> >>> unrelated, > >> >>> > >> >>> http://www.streetfilms.org/bike-lanes-in-the-big-apple/#more-16311shows > >> >>> how NYC implemented 3 classes of bike lanes. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Just to clarify, I have time to do the presentation if I’m given the > >> >>> information. I’ve been to some SGA meetings before, and I found > that > >> >>> powerpoints are awkward, and I’d prefer to just speak, and possibly > hand out > >> >>> something only if needed. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> As far as I’m aware, this issue is only dealing with the path from > 8th and > >> >>> Grant up to either the Presidents House or Engineering. Any > references to > >> >>> trail steepness I would prefer to reference another street, such as > >> >>> currently this hill is “as steep as the hill in front of Eisland > Hall”, or > >> >>> “this hill will be no steeper than Stewart Street in front of Life > >> >>> Sciences”. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> That just seems easier and less boring than 100% of speeches that > I’ve > >> >>> heard at SGA meetings that had visual aids. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Ryan > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] > >> >>> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 2:02 PM > >> >>> To: Jacob Brown > >> >>> Cc: Jonathan Bond; Ryan Post > >> >>> Subject: Re: Campus Connector > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Jonathan R., Greg Good, Jenny Selin > >> >>> > >> >>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of > vehicles > >> >>> > >> >>> Sent from my iPhone > >> >>> > >> >>> On Nov 13, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Frank and Jon, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> I spoke with Ryan Post and he is interested in helping with talking > to SGA > >> >>> about the campus connector. He was saying that if we can get the > other BB > >> >>> members that know more about the connector to get us the information > by > >> >>> Monday, we could get something together for Wednesday. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Otherwise, Ryan would be available to make the SGA meeting on the > 2nd of > >> >>> December, if my other date of the 9th would be too late. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Who do we need to talk to to get more detailed info to the SGA? > Jonathan > >> >>> R. and ??? > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> - Jake > >> >>> > >> >>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Jon, > >> >>> > >> >>> I won't have the time to gather the information by next weeks > meeting. I'm > >> >>> pretty busy next week with trying to get my final submissions of my > thesis > >> >>> in. But once next week is over, I'll have time to meet with the BB > members > >> >>> to get what I would need to present to you. > >> >>> > >> >>> The only other issue is the meeting after Thanksgiving, I will be > out of > >> >>> town that week as well. What about the 9th of December, will SGA be > meeting > >> >>> that Wednesday? I know it is pretty late in the semester, but it > would be > >> >>> the only meeting I could make. > >> >>> > >> >>> What do you think. > >> >>> > >> >>> - Jake > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:47 PM, Jonathan Bond <jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu> > wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Jake, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> If you could gather some information about the history of the campus > >> >>> connector, and just come and speak to SGA during one of our > meetings, I will > >> >>> put you on our agenda. It does not have to be very long, just > enough to > >> >>> spur conversation, and we will find someone to right a resolution on > your > >> >>> (and the student's) behalf. Upon writing this, it should pick up > some > >> >>> publicity which would help push the issue even further. If you have > any > >> >>> questions, feel free to contact me. I would love to get you on the > agenda > >> >>> before thanksgiving (this meeting or the meeting after thanksgiving > would be > >> >>> fine) to get more done THIS SEMESTER. Just let me know. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Sincerely, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Jon > >> >>> > >> >>> On 11/12/09, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Hmm, I could probably get on board with that. I know the general > idea of > >> >>> the campus connector, but I do not really know all of the past > details. > >> >>> > >> >>> Are we talking like a slideshow presentation of a couple slides to > present > >> >>> to the SGA. We will have to look at the meeting schedule and see > which one > >> >>> we need to hit. Looks like they are Wednesday Nights at 7:30 in the > >> >>> Rhododendron room. > >> >>> > >> >>> I dont imagine we have time to get ready for next week, and the > following > >> >>> week is before Thanksgiving break, so they may forego the meeting > then. The > >> >>> 2nd of December I have to be out of town (missing the bike board > meeting > >> >>> that week as well) - however, the meeting of the 9th of December > would work. > >> >>> I am not sure when they stop having meetings for winter break, but > that > >> >>> would give us time to prepare something, and then present it to them > that > >> >>> night. > >> >>> > >> >>> As an aside, not that this really matters, but my student status > will also > >> >>> come to an end at the end of the semester as well. But, if we did it > on the > >> >>> 9th, then I would still be a student and we would have time to > prepare > >> >>> something. > >> >>> > >> >>> Thoughts? > >> >>> > >> >>> - Jake > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> I imagine I would want at least one of the other more knowledgable > campus > >> >>> connector bike board counterparts involved. > >> >>> > >> >>> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 3:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl < > fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > >> >>> wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Tyler, > >> >>> > >> >>> Good to hear from you! I hope your career is progressing famously:) > >> >>> > >> >>> I'm in total agreement with your recommendation. By copy of this > message, > >> >>> I ask Jake if he's willing to present to the SGA. There is at least > 1 other > >> >>> Bicycle Board member and a City Counselor that could support him if > he > >> >>> needed it. (I don't mention their names here because I'd like to > discuss > >> >>> with Jake first and then them.) > >> >>> > >> >>> Frank > >> >>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of > vehicles > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> On 11/12/2009 11:56 AM, Tyler Pearson wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>> Hi Frank, > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> I saw the email yesterday about the campus connector and just wanted > >> >>> > >> >>> to let you know that I forwarded the email over to Jon Bond. He is > >> >>> > >> >>> the Student Health Chair of WVU Student Government and has brought > up > >> >>> > >> >>> the campus connector to President Clements on various occasions to > try > >> >>> > >> >>> and garner support from the WVU side. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Jon brought up the idea of having a presentation by someone on the > >> >>> > >> >>> Bike Board about the campus connector at a SGA meeting. This would > >> >>> > >> >>> help give the idea publicity again, and the SGA would also be able > to > >> >>> > >> >>> pass a resolution of support, helping press it forward as a student > >> >>> > >> >>> issue. Maybe Jake would be able to do this? > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Hope all is well. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> Tyler > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> ty.pearson(a)gmail.com > >> >>> > >> >>> 703.727.5490 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> Jacob Brown > >> >>> 434.660.3173 > >> >>> > >> >>> http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> Jacob Brown > >> >>> 434.660.3173 > >> >>> > >> >>> http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> Jacob Brown > >> >>> 434.660.3173 > >> >>> > >> >>> http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> Jacob Brown > >> >> 434.660.3173 > >> >> > >> >> http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ > >> >> Bikeboard mailing list > >> >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >> >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >> >> > >> > > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > Bikeboard mailing list > >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >> > > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Bikeboard mailing list > >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star. > > > http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID24… > > > > > > > > -- > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Jacob Brown 434.660.3173 http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector
by Jacob Brown 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Bike Board Members, It has been requested that I gather some information regarding the campus connector so that Ryan Post and I can present this information to the SGA at an upcoming meeting to bring the matter up again to the attention of the SGA. Can someone who knows the details of the Campus Connector please email me or Ryan Post this information. I know the basics of the idea that we have discussed in the meetings, but I wanted to get input from those who have worked on it extensively. Thanks, Jacob Brown On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I’m still waiting on any information from Tyler or the bike board. > > > > *From:* Jonathan Bond [mailto:jbond3@mix.wvu.edu] > *Sent:* Monday, November 16, 2009 11:53 AM > *To:* Ryan Post > *Subject:* RE: Campus Connector > > > > Hey Ryan, > > > > I will see you Wednesday at the sga meeting. You can keep it very brief > regarding the campus connector. If you could just explain the importance of > it, I think it would be nice to get the image back out there to the new > president as well as the formation of ideas for the fall. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Jon > > 304-639-2341 > > On 11/13/09, *Ryan Post *<rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I got this link today from the MD racing forum although partially > unrelated, > > http://www.streetfilms.org/bike-lanes-in-the-big-apple/#more-16311 shows > how NYC implemented 3 classes of bike lanes. > > > > Just to clarify, I have time to do the presentation if I’m given the > information. I’ve been to some SGA meetings before, and I found that > powerpoints are awkward, and I’d prefer to just speak, and possibly hand out > something only if needed. > > > > As far as I’m aware, this issue is only dealing with the path from 8th and > Grant up to either the Presidents House or Engineering. Any references to > trail steepness I would prefer to reference another street, such as > currently this hill is “as steep as the hill in front of Eisland Hall”, or > “this hill will be no steeper than Stewart Street in front of Life > Sciences”. > > > > That just seems easier and less boring than 100% of speeches that I’ve > heard at SGA meetings that had visual aids. > > > > Ryan > > > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] > *Sent:* Friday, November 13, 2009 2:02 PM > *To:* Jacob Brown > *Cc:* Jonathan Bond; Ryan Post > *Subject:* Re: Campus Connector > > > > Jonathan R., Greg Good, Jenny Selin > > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 13, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Frank and Jon, > > > > I spoke with Ryan Post and he is interested in helping with talking to SGA > about the campus connector. He was saying that if we can get the other BB > members that know more about the connector to get us the information by > Monday, we could get something together for Wednesday. > > > > Otherwise, Ryan would be available to make the SGA meeting on the 2nd of > December, if my other date of the 9th would be too late. > > > > Who do we need to talk to to get more detailed info to the SGA? Jonathan R. > and ??? > > > > - Jake > > On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Jacob Brown <fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Jon, > > I won't have the time to gather the information by next weeks meeting. I'm > pretty busy next week with trying to get my final submissions of my thesis > in. But once next week is over, I'll have time to meet with the BB members > to get what I would need to present to you. > > The only other issue is the meeting after Thanksgiving, I will be out of > town that week as well. What about the 9th of December, will SGA be meeting > that Wednesday? I know it is pretty late in the semester, but it would be > the only meeting I could make. > > What do you think. > > - Jake > > > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:47 PM, Jonathan Bond <jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu> wrote: > > Jake, > > > > If you could gather some information about the history of the campus > connector, and just come and speak to SGA during one of our meetings, I will > put you on our agenda. It does not have to be very long, just enough to > spur conversation, and we will find someone to right a resolution on your > (and the student's) behalf. Upon writing this, it should pick up some > publicity which would help push the issue even further. If you have any > questions, feel free to contact me. I would love to get you on the agenda > before thanksgiving (this meeting or the meeting after thanksgiving would be > fine) to get more done THIS SEMESTER. Just let me know. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Jon > > On 11/12/09, *Jacob Brown *<fdjakeb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hmm, I could probably get on board with that. I know the general idea of > the campus connector, but I do not really know all of the past details. > > Are we talking like a slideshow presentation of a couple slides to present > to the SGA. We will have to look at the meeting schedule and see which one > we need to hit. Looks like they are Wednesday Nights at 7:30 in the > Rhododendron room. > > I dont imagine we have time to get ready for next week, and the following > week is before Thanksgiving break, so they may forego the meeting then. The > 2nd of December I have to be out of town (missing the bike board meeting > that week as well) - however, the meeting of the 9th of December would work. > I am not sure when they stop having meetings for winter break, but that > would give us time to prepare something, and then present it to them that > night. > > As an aside, not that this really matters, but my student status will also > come to an end at the end of the semester as well. But, if we did it on the > 9th, then I would still be a student and we would have time to prepare > something. > > Thoughts? > > - Jake > > > > I imagine I would want at least one of the other more knowledgable campus > connector bike board counterparts involved. > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 3:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > wrote: > > Tyler, > > Good to hear from you! I hope your career is progressing famously:) > > I'm in total agreement with your recommendation. By copy of this message, > I ask Jake if he's willing to present to the SGA. There is at least 1 other > Bicycle Board member and a City Counselor that could support him if he > needed it. (I don't mention their names here because I'd like to discuss > with Jake first and then them.) > > Frank > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > > > > On 11/12/2009 11:56 AM, Tyler Pearson wrote: > > Hi Frank, > > > > I saw the email yesterday about the campus connector and just wanted > > to let you know that I forwarded the email over to Jon Bond. He is > > the Student Health Chair of WVU Student Government and has brought up > > the campus connector to President Clements on various occasions to try > > and garner support from the WVU side. > > > > Jon brought up the idea of having a presentation by someone on the > > Bike Board about the campus connector at a SGA meeting. This would > > help give the idea publicity again, and the SGA would also be able to > > pass a resolution of support, helping press it forward as a student > > issue. Maybe Jake would be able to do this? > > > > Hope all is well. > > > > Tyler > > > > ty.pearson(a)gmail.com > > 703.727.5490 > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Jacob Brown > 434.660.3173 > > http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > > > > > -- > Jacob Brown > 434.660.3173 > > http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > > > > > -- > Jacob Brown > 434.660.3173 > > http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/ > > -- Jacob Brown 434.660.3173 http://justafuntime.blogspot.com/

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FWD: New Blumenauer Bill Would Expand Safe Routes to School to HighSchools
by director 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Good morning, I received this good news this morning and thought I should pass it along. Please write your lawmakers and encourage them to support this legislation. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Deb Hubsmith <deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org> Reply-To: deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:19 -0500 (EST) SRTS National Partnership logo [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102824457937&s=2741&e=001VWkAexWL1_oL5Mhin5DF6OV-…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Blumenauer Bill Would Expand Safe Routes to School to High Schools November 13, 2009 Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has just introduced H.R. 4021, the Safe Routes to High Schools Act, to make high schools eligible for federal Safe Routes to School funding. The current federal Safe Routes to School program created in 2005 through SAFETEA-LU is making it safer for more children to walk and bicycle to school all across the country. But, the current program is limited to elementary and middle schools (grades K-8). Rep. Blumenauer was joined in introducing H.R. 4021 by a bipartisan group of nine other members of the House: Reps. Bono Mack (R-CA), Capps (D-CA), Cassidy (R-LA), Connolly (D-VA), Filner (D-CA), Holt (D-NJ), Schwartz (D-PA), Welch (D-VT), and Wu (D-OR). High school students are an important audience for Safe Routes to School for a number of reasons: * Increasing walking and bicycling to and from school can increase physical activity for adolescents, which is particularly important since adolescents average significantly fewer minutes of physical activity than younger children, and obesity rates for young people ages 12 to 19 have tripled in the past fifteen years. * Making it safer for more students to walk and bicycle to and from high school helps reinforce healthy and green transportation habits that can extend into college and adulthood. * Educating high school students about pedestrian and bicycle safety can help them be more alert to these dangers both as they walk and bike, and as they learn to drive. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is also supporting the changes that Chairman Oberstar (D-MN) proposed in June 2009 for Safe Routes to School in the draft Surface Transportation Authorization Act [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102824457937&s=2741&e=001VWkAexWL1_qX2im2b1XwmzuJ…] (STAA). Chairman Oberstar's provisions would reduce the regulatory burden of implementing Safe Routes to School grants; strengthen data collection and evaluation; move Safe Routes to School under the authority of the new Office of Livability; and make some technical changes to strengthen the program. Neither the Surface Transportation Authorization Act nor the Blumenauer bill discuss funding levels, only policy and program eligibility. What you can do: We encourage Safe Routes to School supporters to e-mail your House members [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102824457937&s=2741&e=001VWkAexWL1_pxEA-Q3br-1xgE…] with the following message: I support the federal Safe Routes to School program because it is making it safer for more kids to walk and bicycle to and from school-improving health and safety. (Insert a sentence or two about your local Safe Routes to School efforts. If you have a high school that needs Safe Routes to School funding, please add that too.) I hope you will support the Safe Routes to School program in two ways: * Let Chairman Oberstar and Ranking Member Mica know that you support the provisions in the Surface Transportation Authorization Act that will strengthen Safe Routes to School; * And, please consider cosponsoring Rep. Blumenauer's H.R. 4021 to allow high schools to apply for Safe Routes to School funding.Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear back from you on this matter. * * * The Safe Routes to School National Partnership will continue to work with Congress to strengthen and expand the federal Safe Routes to School program. We thank Reps. Oberstar and Blumenauer for their leadership on Safe Routes to School. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100380121653&ea=director@posit… This email was sent to director(a)positivespin.org by deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org. Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Email Marketing by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Bikes Belong Coalition | P.O. Box 2359 | Boulder | CO | 80306 -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Traffic Commission - Bike Board site...
by Derek Springston 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Hey guys, I noticed that the Meeting Minutes haven't been updated on the website since March 2008 and a few of the document archives are a little bit outdated as far as what we're currently working on. Would it be a good idea to update these? What is that process and who takes care of it? Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Campus Connector letter to TC
by Chip Wamsley 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:38 -0500 Frank, Ditto to Derek's comment. Chip >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please reply with your concurrence with the attached letter from the BB >to the TC on the Campus Connector. This was an action item from our >meeting last week. > >If you have any suggested changes, please reply-all so we all can see >the changes you propose. > >I will present the letter to the TC when we have concurrence from all >members. > >Thanks to Hugh for creating the first draft! :-) > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > >

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[Fwd: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders]
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, I need help editing this to maximize the probability that BikeWV and WVDOH will read it, understand it and act on it. The Word file attached contains the text so you can use Track Changes and Comments. At the last BB meeting, we ran out of time before we could discuss the nascent WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. I sent you all the draft plan on 11/3, Subject: Bicycles on roadway shoulders. I don't know when the plan will be released but I think if we wait until it is released to get our act together for a response, we'll be too late. The draft message below is addressed to Kim Broughton. I think she's acting as the leader of BikeWV and sees herself as representative of all WV cyclists. If you're willing to edit the message, please reply all. That way we'll all know who's working on it and can coordinate. If you look at the handouts that I provided at last week's BB meeting, you'll see some PowerPoint slides. These slides illustrate some of the points that I try to make in the message below. I sorely need help creating a set of visuals that illustrate all the points I'm trying to make in the message. Please, please if anybody has expertise in making such graphics or could just teach me how to make such things, help me however you can. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles /********************************************* Kim, What is BikeWV doing to prepare a response to the WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan? I think we should be working on one so we'll be ready when the plan is released. Following are some of my thoughts. The plan is consistent with Paul Maddox' statement at the April 2009 WV Cycling Symposium, "WV roads are too narrow and too winding for bicycles". It is also consistent with dialogs that I have had with WVDOH officials such as Ray Lewis that indicate that they will get bicycles off the roads. In response to the plan, we should advocate for paving shoulders. We should oppose striping shoulders as bike lanes. We should vociferously oppose prohibiting bicycles from using the roadway when a bike lane or side path is present. The legislation change proposals in the plan's Appendix A, particularly 17C-11-5 on page 77 deny cyclists' right to the roadway. We should advocate for complete deletion of 17C-11-5. (For your convenience, I have cut and pasted at the end of this message, 17C-11-2 with the changes proposed in the plan.) Paving shoulders is a good idea. Expecting cyclists to ride on them is not such a good idea. Striping them as bike lanes is a bad idea. Requiring cyclists to ride on them and forbidding cyclists to ride on the roadway is a clear denial of cyclists' right to the roadway. *PAVING SHOULDERS IS A GOOD IDEA* Paving shoulders is a good idea because doing so reduces the cost of maintaining the roadway, keeps the roadway cleaner and provides an escape for cyclists or motorists who perceive that traveling on the roadway is unsafe. *EXPECTING CYCLISTS TO RIDE ON SHOULDERS IS NOT SUCH A GOOD IDEA* Expecting cyclists to ride on shoulders is not such a good idea because driving on shoulders is often less safe than driving on the roadway. Paved shoulders may be great for climbing a long steep hill beside a high speed narrow roadway that has no cross traffic but there are at least 4 reasons that expecting cyclists to ride on shoulders is not such a good idea. 1. Shoulders often collect debris such as gravel, glass, dead animals, construction materials and car parts that present a very significant crash hazard particularly on curvy high speed descents. I recently saw a statistic that something like 75% of automobile crashes are due to debris on the roadway. The WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan does not include any provision for keeping the shoulders clean. 2. The cross grade of shoulders is usually designed to channel water from the roadway rather than to provide sufficient centripetal force to hold a vehicle on the shoulder when traveling at speed. This is usually not a problem when traveling slowly up hill but especially on curvy descents, it can be quite dangerous particularly in wet or icy conditions. The plan includes no provision to reconstruct the shoulders to ensure sufficient traction for bicycles driving on the shoulders particularly around curves on downhills. 3. Cycling on the shoulder puts cyclists where motorists don't look for traffic. This problem is particularly severe at crossings. How often have we heard a motorist exclaim after hitting a cyclist with his or her car, "I didn't even see him!"? When a motorist makes a right turn from a roadway into a driveway or a cross road, they look to the left for traffic, not to the right. If a bicyclist is on the shoulder to their right rather than in the travel lane, the motorist won't see them. "Right hooks" are one of the most common types of crashes between motor vehicles and bicyclists. When a motorist makes a left turn into a driveway or a cross road, they look for a break in on-coming traffic before making the left turn. If a bicyclist traveling on the shoulder is obscured from the motorist's view by vehicles on the roadway passing the bicyclist, the motorist can turn left immediately after a gap appears in the line of on-coming motor vehicles and into the the cyclist on the shoulder. "Left hooks" are also one of the most common types of crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles. The most common cause of crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles is the drive out from an intersection. One reason these occur is that the motorist doesn't see the bicyclist when they drive out from the intersection. The narrow profile of an on-coming bicycle makes it difficult to see and judge its speed. This problem is bad enough when cyclists are in the travel lane. It can be expected to be worse when the bicyclist is on the shoulder where the motorist is even less likely to be looking, especially when they're talking on the phone. The plan does not recognize these dangers and includes no designs for handling bicycles riding on the shoulders at traffic crossings. 4. Traveling on the shoulder and then merging from the shoulder to the travel lane, to go straight through an intersection or to make a left turn at an intersection is less safe than traveling in the through lane or merging from the through lane to the left side of the lane or to a left turn lane to make a left turn. The plan does not recognize these challenges and includes no designs for ensuring safe merging from the shoulder. *STRIPING SHOULDERS AS BIKE LANES IS A BAD IDEA* Striping shoulders as bike lanes is a bad idea for 3 reasons: 1. Striping the shoulders as bike lanes will encourage bicyclists, particularly inexperienced cyclists, to drive on the bike lane when it may indeed be less safe than the roadway because of inadequate bike lane maintenance or unsafe bike lane construction as discussed above. The plan does not provide justification for striping the shoulders as bike lanes rather than just paving the shoulders and leaving them unmarked. 2. Striping the shoulders as bike lanes can be expected to confuse both motorists and bicyclists about where the bicyclist should be on the highway. Too many motorists and bicyclists already are unaware that the law gives bicyclists the same rights to the roadway as motorists. Few motorists and cyclists are aware that the safest position for the cyclist can be on the left side of the travel lane, for example, when making a left turn. Motorists can be expected to be less accommodating of bicycles merging left across the roadway from a bike lane than of bicycles merging left in the travel lane or from the travel lane. While the design directives in the plan specify: " Cars hitting bikes that make left turns from the right side of the roadway is also a common type of crash between motor vehicles and bicycles. At locations where the shoulder width becomes too narrow for use as bicycle lanes, signage will be installed reading "BICYCLE LANE ENDS MERGE WITH TRAFFIC", the plan does not recognize the turn movements that cyclists must be able to make and it provides no provision for making such turn movements safer from the bike lane than from a travel lane. It also provides no justification that merging from the bike lane could be safer than merging in or from the travel lane. 3. Striping shoulders as bike lanes can be expected to increase the attitude among the general public, motorists and even many bicyclists that bicyclists do not have a right to the road. Striping the shoulders as bike lanes can decrease the safety of cyclists who choose to drive on the roadway because motorists may believe that they are not required to exercise due care for cyclists when they believe that cyclists do not belong on the roadway. The plan does not recognize the problem of erroneous perception of cyclists' rights to the roadway. The plan does include laudable bicycle safety training but it is not clear that the training will cover cyclists' right to the road. *FORBIDDING CYCLISTS FROM DRIVING ON THE ROADWAY EXPLICITLY DENIES CYCLISTS' RIGHT TO THE ROAD* The design directives in the plan state: "Bicycles are required to use marked bicycle lane if present." The proposed 17C-11-5c states: "Whenever a paved path has been constructed and designated for bicycles adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway". Forbidding cyclists from driving on the roadway when a bike lane and side path exists explicitly denies bicyclists' right to the roadway. Forcing cyclists to drive on bike lanes and bike paths indicates that even the WVDOH doesn't believe that they are safer than cycling on the roadway. Requiring cyclists to drive on bike lanes and bike paths and prohibiting cyclists from driving on the roadway indicates that getting cyclists off the road is a higher WVDOH priority than cyclist safety. My understanding is that all states put language such as that in 17C-11-2 that grants cyclists equal rights to the roadway into their state laws in the early 1900's but language such as that in 17C-11-5 did not appear until after World War II when our country became decidedly auto-centric. While other states are recognizing the discrimination of Far to the Right (FTR), Mandatory Bike Lane (MBL), Mandatory Shoulder Use (MSU) and Mandatory Side Path (MSP) requirements and repealing these discriminatory articles from their laws, WV is heading toward becoming the only state in the union with all 4. The attached table shows the current status of the 50 states with respect to these laws. (My thanks to fellow LCI Dan Gutierrez for creating that file.) Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ *§17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. *(as contained in draft WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan)* * (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. _except; when overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction, when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, when riding in the right turn only lane, or when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "substandard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. _ (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. _Persons riding two abreast, where allowed, shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane. _ (c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided _paved path has been constructed and designated for bicycles _adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. _(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along shoulders of a street or highway._ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:47:42 -0500 From: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> To: Kimberly Jo <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> CC: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net>, Hudson, Jim E <Jim.E.Hudson(a)wv.gov>, Simmons, Harold R <Harold.R.Simmons(a)wv.gov>, Warner, Richard L <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, Stanevich, Ron L <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov> References: <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8F31967E(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <4AE740C8.8050400(a)verizon.net> <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8FD24DAE(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <bf837ff30911030817j7f632cc2ya2297cd14213fc3b(a)mail.gmail.com> *Kim -- * * * *Regretfully, I would like to ask that you not distribute the draft plan you received. This version is only the second draft; it has never left our Division; it has never been seen by the top-level managers in the WVDOH (such as the Secretary/Commissioner or the State Highway Engineer); it really has no standing. It is what I've told you that it is: simply a draft "starting point". We've already done one extensive re-write; we expect probably at least one more before submittal to higher level management. We have started with everything we think may be possible for the WVDOH to achieve, but obviously without management "buy-in" we can't promise anything. To release this draft plan (which was meant to only be reviewed internally in the WVDOH) may jeopardize or complicate the process; if WVDOH management is in disagreement or apprehensive about any of the draft recommendations, public comment at this point may erode our ability to sway people internally on what might be perceived (again, internally) as questionable directions for the WVDOH. In addition, in the interest of fairness to the citizens, we don't want to "piecemeal" drafts out to people without all interested parties having a chance to view it at the same time.* * * *As in our earlier conversations, when we have a version of this plan that the WVDOH management is comfortable with, the WVDOH will have a public comment period and will welcome input from the bicycle community and all the interested citizens, but we're not at that point right now and receiving comments on a "rough" draft document that may change significantly won't be helpful to the WVDOH or a good use of the time and energy of the bicycle community at this point. So please, just take a look at the draft, see it as an indicator of the larger picture of what the WVDOH is trying to do and I'll contact you when we are ready for public comment.* * * *Bill* *William C. Robinson*** *State Trail Coordinator* *Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program * *WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* * * *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *Division of Highways* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 Fax -- (304)558-3783* *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <mailto:bill.c.robinson@wv.gov>* *_"_**The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard,* *often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in* *order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is* *marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962 * * * * * * * * * *From:* Kimberly Jo [mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:18 AM *To:* Robinson, Bill C *Subject:* Fwd: Bicycles on roadway shoulders What's up Bill? Can I distribute this to our list. Thanks! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Stanevich, Ron L* <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov <mailto:Ron.L.Stanevich@wv.gov>> Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:53 AM Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>> Cc: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>> Frank / Kim Thanks for your responses last week. I've attached a draft copy of the WVDOH's Bicycle / Ped Plan (note, I don't think that this is the actual title, but because this is a draft copy, some of the titles are missing). In this plan are several changes to current WVDOH Policies and changes that the DOH intends to make to the WV Code in the very near future. Please note the DOH is only making changes that we feel affect its operations and issues. What I'm told that has been the direction given from our management. Nevertheless I've been "befriended" some of the employees in Planning and they've given me these draft copies to review. I asked if I could circulate them to friends for comments. They said they had no problem with that. So that's what I'm doing. If you have comments on any of these proposals. Please feel free to submit them to me as soon as possible. I have no clue as to when the Division plans to submit this, or what the rest of the review process is like or consists of. Again, it's not my section. But the sooner you can get me comments, I will forward them on to the appropriate individuals. Frank... concerning our correspondence last week about the shoulder riding, the division has proposed a change to 17C-11-5 by adding a section (d) that states that /Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along the shoulders or a street or highway/. Anyhow, I thought I would circulate these proposals for a wider reviewing audience. I did say that I would try to get comments back to them shortly and they would look at them. Again this is just a draft proposal of WVDOH Policies, and changes to the State Code that deal with DOH issues in regards to Pedestrians and Bicycles. Please feel free to review circulate and comment back to me if you wish, and I'll try to make sure they get to the appropriate personnel. /Ron Stanevich, PE/ /Specifications Engineer/ /West Virginia Division Of Highways/ /Contract Administration/ /1900 Kanawha Blvd East/ /Bldg 5, RM 722/ /304.558.9556/ *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>] *Sent:* Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:50 PM *To:* Stanevich, Ron L *Cc:* Kimberly Jo *Subject:* Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Ron, Thanks for contacting me. I hope the class is stimulating and informative. Wish I were there with you! I have a lot to learn:) The WV code is unclear whether bicyclists are permitted to drive their bicycles on shoulders. Since the code doesn't explicitly address bicycling on shoulders, one could argue that it is permitted. However, a problem arises when a cyclist is injured while bicycling on the shoulder or when a bicyclist while bicycling on the shoulder, injures someone. The WV code only says that bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists when they're on the roadway. WV code 17C-1-37 explicitly excludes the shoulder from the definition of "Roadway". Specifically, 17C-1-37 says, ""Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, *exclusive of the berm or shoulder*." That is, according to WV code, the shoulder is not part of the roadway. Why is that important? It's important because WV code 17C-11-2 only gives cyclists equal right to motorists when the bicyclist is bicycling on the roadway. Explicitly, 17C-11-2 says, "Every person riding a bicycle *upon a roadway* shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application." I am surprised that the NHI instructor believes that WV's State Code falls back on the Uniform Vehicle Code because the WVDOH told me otherwise. Here's a quote from a December 17 e-mail from Ray Lewis, WVDOT Staff Engineer - Traffic Research and Special Projects to Bill Robinson, WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator "The UVC is a model code, like many other model codes. There is no requirement that West Virginia adopt it, or conform to it. The WV Code language governs in all cases. We were able for several years to have bills introduced in the Legislature to have the WV CODE brought into conformity with the UVC; our efforts repeatedly failed." Kim Broughton was copied on that e-mail. The reason this came up is that Bill, Ray and I were discussing 17C-11-5 that says, "Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable...". I cited the UVC that clarifies "as near to the right as practicable" and above was Mr. Lewis' response. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know how it turns out. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board On 10/27/2009 1:58 PM, Stanevich, Ron L wrote: Mr. Gmeindle I'm currently in a NHI bicycle & pedestrian facilities class. The instructors here from FHWA feel that WV's State Code falls back on the Universal Vehicle Code when it comes to the subject issue. I remember at this past summer's Symposium, it was discussed that bicycles were not allowed on roadway shoulders. I was trying to find where this issue is addressed in state code, and Kim Broughton passed me along to you. Thanks Ron Stanevich WVDOH Message sent from my Blackberry! -- Kimberly Broughton Creative Crosswalks, LLC kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com> 304.483.1685

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Campus Connector letter to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply with your concurrence with the attached letter from the BB to the TC on the Campus Connector. This was an action item from our meeting last week. If you have any suggested changes, please reply-all so we all can see the changes you propose. I will present the letter to the TC when we have concurrence from all members. Thanks to Hugh for creating the first draft! :-) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Jones Avenue crash
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, This Thursday, November 12, at 4:30 pm in Municipal Court the hearing will be held on John Duarte's crash on Jones Avenue. Municipal Court is in the Public Safety Center, the same building in which we have our monthly meeting. John is OK with cyclists attending the hearing. The driver that pulled out in front of him is contesting the citation for failure to yield that the police gave him. A policeman showed up within 5 minutes of the crash. The policeman took a deposition from the driver and one witness. John's bicycle did not collide with the car. When he saw the car pulling out in front of him he braked and flew over the handle bars. He broke his pelvis. He thinks his left leg jamming into his pelvis caused the fracture. He landed with his legs straddling the driver side front wheel of the car with his right leg behind the tire and his left leg in front of the tire. The driver backed over his right leg and then pulled forward off of it. John was screaming all this time and there were several people around also yelling to the driver to stop that someone was under his car. John had 4.5 hours of surgery that went in through his abdomen. He has 2-3 plates and several screws. He has much neurological damage to his left side. His leg and foot continue to be inflamed. He can walk on crutches but does not have feeling in his left leg. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Fwd: November minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

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[Fwd: WV 705 Share the Road Signs]
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, WVDOH says they'll put Share the Road signs on 705. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: WV 705 Share the Road Signs Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:06:40 -0500 From: Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org> To: <moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Don Spencer'" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, "'Perry J' 'Keller'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "'Patricia Lewis'" <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <Bellcom21(a)aol.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <Jenstraface(a)msn.com>, <charliebyrer(a)gmail.com>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us> CC: 'Hugh Kierig' <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, 'Terry Hough' <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, 'Damien Davis' <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Board Members, For your information As we discussed at the last MPO meeting there were some concerns that the recent improvement to WV 705 between Stewartstown and the Mileground did not sufficiently address cyclists potential use of the road. I spoke informally to the local DOH Traffic Engineer today and he informed me that they will be installing Share the Road Sign on the facility in the next two months. I should have more detailed information in this matter in the next couple of weeks. This should make the situation a little better for cyclists in the area. Please let me know if you have any questions on this matter or if I may be of assistance. Thank you, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile

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Bike Board logo?
by Derek Springston 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Hey guys, Do you think we should develop a Bike Board logo to put on our documents and maps. I think it could be quite valuable for helping folks recognize the work we're doing. ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/

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MapFest next Tuesday
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, October 6, 6-9 pm we will review the first draft comprehensive Morgantown Bicycle Route map and try to complete it so we can produce it and distribute it at the Oct. 19 grand opening of the Mountaineer Station. We will meet in the Training Room in the Public Safety Center. Please come and contribute to perfecting the map. Or, just to give thanks to Derek for all the tremendous work that he's done pulling this together. Frank

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Merge bike parking recommendations
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Chip, Alice, Don, Jennie, Please review the file at: http://www.4shared.com/file/146410769/a83ced92/HighStBikeParking200911040.h… and tell me when you can meet so we can decide which post-and-loop racks we can eliminate. The file is Damien Davis' most recent High Street Streetscape drawings showing the current locations of the post-and-loop racks after we moved several from the simulated red bricks to the white concrete. You will also notice highlighted in green with penciled in numbers, the parking meter posts that we selected for mounting loops. It also includes really cool photos of one of our star City counselors standing dutifully with her bike in the rain. Today, I met with Tom Arnold and he approved those 17 parking meter posts for installation of bicycle parking loops that Chip, Alice and I recommeded. He also really wants to put 2 on either side of the PSC as we recommended. He will present our recommendation to the Parking Authority on November 11. He is confident that they, including Charlie McEwuen will approve them. Damien's High Street drawing only shows 15 parking meters because 2 of those we recommended are on Walnut Street by the Moose. Now we have to decide which of the post-and-loop locations that we recommended to the City we must keep and which we can delete. I have already indicated some that I think we can delete because the parking meter mounts will now suffice for them and Damien thinks they may have an ADA conflict. That leaves approximately 15 that we must decide whether to keep or delete. We can afford about 10 of them but if we put all 10 on High Street we'll have no money left for any other locations such as Courthouse Square, South High Station, Black Bear, Willey Street, Spruce Street or the Parking garages. Let me know when you can meet. I'm also copying the Bicycle Board in case any other members want to contribute. Frank

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[Fwd: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders]
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please see message below from Bill Robinson, State Trail Coordinator. PLEASE DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE PRELIMINARY WVDOH BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PLAN THAT I SENT YOU YESTERDAY. I still think it's worth reading to show us what they're thinking. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:47:42 -0500 From: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> To: Kimberly Jo <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> CC: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net>, Hudson, Jim E <Jim.E.Hudson(a)wv.gov>, Simmons, Harold R <Harold.R.Simmons(a)wv.gov>, Warner, Richard L <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, Stanevich, Ron L <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov> References: <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8F31967E(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <4AE740C8.8050400(a)verizon.net> <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8FD24DAE(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <bf837ff30911030817j7f632cc2ya2297cd14213fc3b(a)mail.gmail.com> *Kim -- * * * *Regretfully, I would like to ask that you not distribute the draft plan you received. This version is only the second draft; it has never left our Division; it has never been seen by the top-level managers in the WVDOH (such as the Secretary/Commissioner or the State Highway Engineer); it really has no standing. It is what I've told you that it is: simply a draft "starting point". We've already done one extensive re-write; we expect probably at least one more before submittal to higher level management. We have started with everything we think may be possible for the WVDOH to achieve, but obviously without management "buy-in" we can't promise anything. To release this draft plan (which was meant to only be reviewed internally in the WVDOH) may jeopardize or complicate the process; if WVDOH management is in disagreement or apprehensive about any of the draft recommendations, public comment at this point may erode our ability to sway people internally on what might be perceived (again, internally) as questionable directions for the WVDOH. In addition, in the interest of fairness to the citizens, we don't want to "piecemeal" drafts out to people without all interested parties having a chance to view it at the same time.* * * *As in our earlier conversations, when we have a version of this plan that the WVDOH management is comfortable with, the WVDOH will have a public comment period and will welcome input from the bicycle community and all the interested citizens, but we're not at that point right now and receiving comments on a "rough" draft document that may change significantly won't be helpful to the WVDOH or a good use of the time and energy of the bicycle community at this point. So please, just take a look at the draft, see it as an indicator of the larger picture of what the WVDOH is trying to do and I'll contact you when we are ready for public comment.* * * *Bill* *William C. Robinson*** *State Trail Coordinator* *Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program * *WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* * * *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *Division of Highways* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 Fax -- (304)558-3783* *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <mailto:bill.c.robinson@wv.gov>* *_"_**The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard,* *often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in* *order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is* *marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962 * * * * * * * * * *From:* Kimberly Jo [mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:18 AM *To:* Robinson, Bill C *Subject:* Fwd: Bicycles on roadway shoulders What's up Bill? Can I distribute this to our list. Thanks! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Stanevich, Ron L* <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov <mailto:Ron.L.Stanevich@wv.gov>> Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:53 AM Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>> Cc: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>> Frank / Kim Thanks for your responses last week. I've attached a draft copy of the WVDOH's Bicycle / Ped Plan (note, I don't think that this is the actual title, but because this is a draft copy, some of the titles are missing). In this plan are several changes to current WVDOH Policies and changes that the DOH intends to make to the WV Code in the very near future. Please note the DOH is only making changes that we feel affect its operations and issues. What I'm told that has been the direction given from our management. Nevertheless I've been "befriended" some of the employees in Planning and they've given me these draft copies to review. I asked if I could circulate them to friends for comments. They said they had no problem with that. So that's what I'm doing. If you have comments on any of these proposals. Please feel free to submit them to me as soon as possible. I have no clue as to when the Division plans to submit this, or what the rest of the review process is like or consists of. Again, it's not my section. But the sooner you can get me comments, I will forward them on to the appropriate individuals. Frank... concerning our correspondence last week about the shoulder riding, the division has proposed a change to 17C-11-5 by adding a section (d) that states that /Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along the shoulders or a street or highway/. Anyhow, I thought I would circulate these proposals for a wider reviewing audience. I did say that I would try to get comments back to them shortly and they would look at them. Again this is just a draft proposal of WVDOH Policies, and changes to the State Code that deal with DOH issues in regards to Pedestrians and Bicycles. Please feel free to review circulate and comment back to me if you wish, and I'll try to make sure they get to the appropriate personnel. /Ron Stanevich, PE/ /Specifications Engineer/ /West Virginia Division Of Highways/ /Contract Administration/ /1900 Kanawha Blvd East/ /Bldg 5, RM 722/ /304.558.9556/ *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>] *Sent:* Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:50 PM *To:* Stanevich, Ron L *Cc:* Kimberly Jo *Subject:* Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Ron, Thanks for contacting me. I hope the class is stimulating and informative. Wish I were there with you! I have a lot to learn:) The WV code is unclear whether bicyclists are permitted to drive their bicycles on shoulders. Since the code doesn't explicitly address bicycling on shoulders, one could argue that it is permitted. However, a problem arises when a cyclist is injured while bicycling on the shoulder or when a bicyclist while bicycling on the shoulder, injures someone. The WV code only says that bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists when they're on the roadway. WV code 17C-1-37 explicitly excludes the shoulder from the definition of "Roadway". Specifically, 17C-1-37 says, ""Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, *exclusive of the berm or shoulder*." That is, according to WV code, the shoulder is not part of the roadway. Why is that important? It's important because WV code 17C-11-2 only gives cyclists equal right to motorists when the bicyclist is bicycling on the roadway. Explicitly, 17C-11-2 says, "Every person riding a bicycle *upon a roadway* shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application." I am surprised that the NHI instructor believes that WV's State Code falls back on the Uniform Vehicle Code because the WVDOH told me otherwise. Here's a quote from a December 17 e-mail from Ray Lewis, WVDOT Staff Engineer - Traffic Research and Special Projects to Bill Robinson, WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator "The UVC is a model code, like many other model codes. There is no requirement that West Virginia adopt it, or conform to it. The WV Code language governs in all cases. We were able for several years to have bills introduced in the Legislature to have the WV CODE brought into conformity with the UVC; our efforts repeatedly failed." Kim Broughton was copied on that e-mail. The reason this came up is that Bill, Ray and I were discussing 17C-11-5 that says, "Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable...". I cited the UVC that clarifies "as near to the right as practicable" and above was Mr. Lewis' response. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know how it turns out. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board On 10/27/2009 1:58 PM, Stanevich, Ron L wrote: Mr. Gmeindle I'm currently in a NHI bicycle & pedestrian facilities class. The instructors here from FHWA feel that WV's State Code falls back on the Universal Vehicle Code when it comes to the subject issue. I remember at this past summer's Symposium, it was discussed that bicycles were not allowed on roadway shoulders. I was trying to find where this issue is addressed in state code, and Kim Broughton passed me along to you. Thanks Ron Stanevich WVDOH Message sent from my Blackberry! -- Kimberly Broughton Creative Crosswalks, LLC kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com> 304.483.1685

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Draft report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a draft report to the Traffic Commission that I propose to deliver to them tomorrow night at their regular monthly meeting. I apologize again for the late completion of this. If you would like me to make any changes, please let me know ASAP. I will submit it by 5 pm today. Frank

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[Fwd: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders]
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian plan that I just received. I think we should all review it and prepare a Bicycle Board response. The Combined Plan is 128 pages and will require some digestion. I've only scanned it but the legislation changes and design directives in the appendix tell me that the WVDOH aims to get bicycles off the roads. For example, if there's a bike lane, bicycles must ride in the bike lane and not on the roadway and they're planning to make all shoulders bike lanes. The good news??? is that they plan to monitor crashes at intersections. I hope you all will read the attached carefully. I think we need to submit a response that addresses both the underlying principles of the plan as well as recommended specific line-by-line changes. Attached is a revised agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Topic 9 will be a 15 minute discussion with the desired outcome that we will have a plan for responding to WVDOH. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:53:51 -0500 From: Stanevich, Ron L <Ron.L.Stanevich(a)wv.gov> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> CC: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> References: <9F99D851A5A1AA42BC98EF491E731F8F31967E(a)WVOTMAIL04.executive.stateofwv.gov> <4AE740C8.8050400(a)verizon.net> Frank / Kim Thanks for your responses last week. I’ve attached a draft copy of the WVDOH’s Bicycle / Ped Plan (note, I don’t think that this is the actual title, but because this is a draft copy, some of the titles are missing). In this plan are several changes to current WVDOH Policies and changes that the DOH intends to make to the WV Code in the very near future. Please note the DOH is only making changes that we feel affect its operations and issues. What I’m told that has been the direction given from our management. Nevertheless I’ve been “befriended” some of the employees in Planning and they’ve given me these draft copies to review. I asked if I could circulate them to friends for comments. They said they had no problem with that. So that’s what I’m doing. If you have comments on any of these proposals. Please feel free to submit them to me as soon as possible. I have no clue as to when the Division plans to submit this, or what the rest of the review process is like or consists of. Again, it’s not my section. But the sooner you can get me comments, I will forward them on to the appropriate individuals. Frank… concerning our correspondence last week about the shoulder riding, the division has proposed a change to 17C-11-5 by adding a section (d) that states that /Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting persons from riding bicycles on or along the shoulders or a street or highway/. Anyhow, I thought I would circulate these proposals for a wider reviewing audience. I did say that I would try to get comments back to them shortly and they would look at them. Again this is just a draft proposal of WVDOH Policies, and changes to the State Code that deal with DOH issues in regards to Pedestrians and Bicycles. Please feel free to review circulate and comment back to me if you wish, and I’ll try to make sure they get to the appropriate personnel. /Ron Stanevich, PE/ /Specifications Engineer/// /West Virginia Division Of Highways/// /Contract Administration/// /1900 Kanawha Blvd East/// /Bldg 5, RM 722/ /304.558.9556/ *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:50 PM *To:* Stanevich, Ron L *Cc:* Kimberly Jo *Subject:* Re: Bicycles on roadway shoulders Ron, Thanks for contacting me. I hope the class is stimulating and informative. Wish I were there with you! I have a lot to learn:) The WV code is unclear whether bicyclists are permitted to drive their bicycles on shoulders. Since the code doesn't explicitly address bicycling on shoulders, one could argue that it is permitted. However, a problem arises when a cyclist is injured while bicycling on the shoulder or when a bicyclist while bicycling on the shoulder, injures someone. The WV code only says that bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists when they're on the roadway. WV code 17C-1-37 explicitly excludes the shoulder from the definition of "Roadway". Specifically, 17C-1-37 says, ""Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, *exclusive of the berm or shoulder*." That is, according to WV code, the shoulder is not part of the roadway. Why is that important? It's important because WV code 17C-11-2 only gives cyclists equal right to motorists when the bicyclist is bicycling on the roadway. Explicitly, 17C-11-2 says, "Every person riding a bicycle *upon a roadway* shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application." I am surprised that the NHI instructor believes that WV's State Code falls back on the Uniform Vehicle Code because the WVDOH told me otherwise. Here's a quote from a December 17 e-mail from Ray Lewis, WVDOT Staff Engineer - Traffic Research and Special Projects to Bill Robinson, WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator "The UVC is a model code, like many other model codes. There is no requirement that West Virginia adopt it, or conform to it. The WV Code language governs in all cases. We were able for several years to have bills introduced in the Legislature to have the WV CODE brought into conformity with the UVC; our efforts repeatedly failed." Kim Broughton was copied on that e-mail. The reason this came up is that Bill, Ray and I were discussing 17C-11-5 that says, "Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable...". I cited the UVC that clarifies "as near to the right as practicable" and above was Mr. Lewis' response. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know how it turns out. Frank Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board On 10/27/2009 1:58 PM, Stanevich, Ron L wrote: Mr. Gmeindle I'm currently in a NHI bicycle & pedestrian facilities class. The instructors here from FHWA feel that WV's State Code falls back on the Universal Vehicle Code when it comes to the subject issue. I remember at this past summer's Symposium, it was discussed that bicycles were not allowed on roadway shoulders. I was trying to find where this issue is addressed in state code, and Kim Broughton passed me along to you. Thanks Ron Stanevich WVDOH Message sent from my Blackberry!

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This Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Also attached are the minutes of our last meeting, the September meeting. See you Thursday. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Notes from meeting with Tom Arnold
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached preliminary minutes from my and Chip's meeting with Tom Arnold yesterday. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Fwd: "complete streets"
by Jim Rye 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

fyi >>> Sarah Steel 10/27/2009 2:17 PM >>> Hi Jim, Thought you might be interested in this article: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/complete-streets/ :-)Sarah Sarah Steel 606-E Allen Hall WVU PO Box 6122 Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: 304-293-6762

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8:30 am Fri. @ Blue Moose re: bike parking
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Yesterday, Chip and I met with Tom Arnold, Morgantown Parking Authority Director. *He suggested* that we mount the rings (of the post-and-loop bike parking racks) on parking meters! He said, "Give me the rings and we'll mount 'em." He also said the parking authority would patrol and maintain the bike parking. Now, we have to tell him which parking meters we want the rings to be on. Please come to the Blue Moose at 8:30 am tomorrow. We'll review the details and then walk High Street and identify the meters that we want the rings to be on. We need to get this done by next week, before the Parking Authority's next meeting in two weeks. Now, should it be latté or cappuccino? Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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FW: Route 705, Morgantown
by Derek Springston 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Hey guys, Here is a follow-up email/reply back to my friend Eric's concern based on what is happen on Rt. 705. Should we address anything concerning 705 at the next meeting? Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: FW: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:42:17 -0400 Derek, Just though I'd forward the response to my inquiry on Rt. 705 Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:38:35 -0400 From: Tammy.L.Carson(a)wv.gov To: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com CC: Kristi.A.Goodman(a)wv.gov; Gary.K.Clayton(a)wv.gov; Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov; Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov; Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov Dear Mr. Henrickson; Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary Mattox concerning the need for signage on WV 705, in Morgantown, Monongalia County. Your e-mail was forwarded to the District Four Headquarters for investigation and reply. The Division of Highways is presently doing a study in that area to ensure that signage would be the appropriate step to take in this matter. We want to ensure that all safety regulations for the bicyclist has been taken into consideration, due to the fact that there is a set speed limit of 50mph on WV 705. We will have a response for you by November 6, 2009, to advise you of our findings. Again thank you for your e-mail and sharing your concern. Should need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Gary.K.Clayton(a)wv.gov. We appreciate your patience in this matter. From: Eric Henrickson [mailto:moxiemeister@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:01 PM To: DOT Commissioner Cc: Derek Springston Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Mr. Mattox, I would like to voice my concern and displeasure at some of the new features of the recent renovations to Route 705 in Morgantown. I was appreciative of the efficiency with which these changes took place and even pleased to see that there was adequate space on the newly paved shoulders outside of vehicular lanes to allow bicycle traffic. However, when the guard rails were placed, they were placed through the pavement of these shoulders, effectively eliminating them as viable lanes for bicycles. They could have been easily placed outside of the paved areas, but weren't. I have been an avid bicycle commuter and have been using this road for the last twelve years as my route to work. The recent renovations have eliminated large stretches of the formerly generous paved shoulders, which had allowed me to ride without impeding vehicular traffic. I am now forced to occupy a full lane. Although I realize that it is my privilege under the law to do so, I would rather defer to the convenience of motorists and not have to delay them. Unfortunately, there are no viable alternative routes for cyclists to use in lieu of Rt. 705. There is, however, a low cost fix to this problem. The inbound lane features a full with breakdown lane. If the lines were repainted to shift all lanes and split this available space with the shoulder of the outbound lanes, there would be sufficient space to permit cyclists to safely ride outside of the regular lanes for vehicular traffic. Might I also suggest some signage to represent the use of this road by cyclists. Sincerely, Eric Henrickson 1142 Berwood Dr. Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-4055 cc: Derek Springston, Morgantown Bicycle Board Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: I wanted more reliable, now it's more reliable. Wow! http://microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default-ga.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID247…

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Fwd: Route 705, Morgantown
by Derek Springston 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hey guys, Here is a letter that my friend Eric sent to the DOT Commissioner. See what you think. ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com To: dot.commissioner(a)wv.gov CC: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:44 -0400 Mr. Mattox, I would like to voice my concern and displeasure at some of the new features of the recent renovations to Route 705 in Morgantown. I was appreciative of the efficiency with which these changes took place and even pleased to see that there was adequate space on the newly paved shoulders outside of vehicular lanes to allow bicycle traffic. However, when the guard rails were placed, they were placed through the pavement of these shoulders, effectively eliminating them as viable lanes for bicycles. They could have been easily placed outside of the paved areas, but weren't. I have been an avid bicycle commuter and have been using this road for the last twelve years as my route to work. The recent renovations have eliminated large stretches of the formerly generous paved shoulders, which had allowed me to ride without impeding vehicular traffic. I am now forced to occupy a full lane. Although I realize that it is my privilege under the law to do so, I would rather defer to the convenience of motorists and not have to delay them. Unfortunately, there are no viable alternative routes for cyclists to use in lieu of Rt. 705. There is, however, a low cost fix to this problem. The inbound lane features a full with breakdown lane. If the lines were repainted to shift all lanes and split this available space with the shoulder of the outbound lanes, there would be sufficient space to permit cyclists to safely ride outside of the regular lanes for vehicular traffic. Might I also suggest some signage to represent the use of this road by cyclists. Sincerely, Eric Henrickson 1142 Berwood Dr. Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-4055 cc: Derek Springston, Morgantown Bicycle Board Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/

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Bike Route Map (10-15-2009)
by Derek Springston 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

Hey guys, If you could, please download the 10-15-2009 version of the Bike Route Map using the link below, look at it closely, and recommend any changes to the map that you see. It's a 44MB file and you might have to register with www.4shared.com if you wish to download it, but your help will be appreciated. I can't promise we'll be able to make the changes you suggest, because we're planning on printing it tomorrow or Sunday for the grand opening of Mountaineer Station inter-modal facility. I'll try to make these changes though. Big thanks goes out to Chet Parsons for spending some of his time this week helping me out with the mapping! We're primarily interested in checking this version of the map to: 1. Make sure the routes don't cross private property. 2. Make sure the routes aren't too dangerous for beginning cyclists. 3. Make sure the routes are accurate and actually exist. 4. Make sure any one-way streets are labelled with a yellow arrow. 5. Other suggestions we didn't think about or list here???? Thanks, Derek http://www.4shared.com/file/141360572/4ff30313/BikeRouteMap_2009_10_16.html “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/

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Mountaineer E-News Announcement of Grand Opening of Mountaineer Station: Monday, 10/19 (Ceremony 10 a.m.)
by Jim Rye 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

1) Grand opening ceremony for Mountaineer Station on Monday A 500-space parking garage, commuter student lounge, bicycle storage and more will soon be available to the WVU community. A grand opening ceremony will be held to celebrate the new Mountaineer Station at 1112 Van Voorhis Drive (in front of the Health Sciences Center PRT station) on Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. The 7,000-square-foot Mountaineer Station features a 500-space parking garage for both permit and short-term use, a commuter student lounge with lockers, interior bicycle storage and showers, a waiting area for Mountain Line and campus bus passengers, direct access to the Health Sciences Center PRT Station, and information stations for Mountain Line and WVU transportation services. WVU Parking Management and the Department of Transportation and Parking*s administrative offices have also relocated to Mountaineer Station. U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va. and WVU President James Clements are scheduled to attend the grand opening as well as other campus and community leaders. There will also be an open house from 10 a.m. to noon to allow the general public to tour the new building, and cake and refreshments will be served. Seating will be available in the lobby for the public. The construction on Mountaineer Station began in October of last year and the project cost about $16 million with $5.1 million coming from a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration grant. U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va. was instrumental in securing the federal funds for Mountaineer Station. For more information, visit http://transportation.wvu.edu ( http://transportation.wvu.edu/ )or call the office at 304-293-5502.

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[Fwd: Bike West Virginia]
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Click the link in the pane headlined Ride with WV's Department of Transportation was great! to see the WSAZ video report on the "commute" to Charleston. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bike West Virginia Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:52:48 -0400 From: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Bike WV * * *The West Virginia Cycling Foundation website <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…>* Is where we keep our information. We are grateful for their support by providing funding and allowing use of their resources. ** *MOV Bicycle Council * *The Mid-Ohio Valley Bicycle Council in the Parkersburg, WV area extends an invitation to everyone to join them in their community ride and reception October 30th at 5:30 pm. For more information, click here. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> * * * * * Helmet poster *The West Virginia Helmet poster and brochures are here!* The helmet safety posters and brochures are back from the print shop and are beautiful. Many thanks to Stonewall Marketing Group <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> for donating the creative work for this project! The posters are 11 x 17 and $10 each. Let me know if you would like to order posters or brochures ($2 each) and I will get them right out to you! If you have information on bike shops in your area, please send it my way. I would like to send them information on the posters and brochures. Thanks! This newsletter is put together by Kim Broughton. Feel free to contact me at kimberlyjoshi(a)mail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>! October 8, 2009 Ride with WV's Department of Transportation was great! WSAZ covered our ride with DOT last Friday. Click here <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> to view it. The spot will stay online for another week. We are receiving a copy and will post it as well on the WV Cycling Foundation's website. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> Ride on! The ride was great! The state and federal employees who rode with us were wonderful and out numbered us!!! They were genuine folks who are interested in our input. I am not sure what more we could ask for in regards to our state and federal representatives. We are excited to work with these guys and are grateful for their ride invitation! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to email Kim Broughton at kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com. Legislative committee off to a great start. The initial gathering of individuals interested in pursuing legislative change to enhance cycling safety met last Friday after the ride with DOT. Steve Fowler, Bill Nottingham, Greg Garrett, Kim Broughton, Dennis Strawn, Todd West, Frank Gmeindl and John Francis attended the meeting and agreed on a plan of action for pursing legislative change. It is so important that we present a consistent and coordinated message when dealing with legislative changes. We are working on documenting the plan of action and will distribute it soon! We welcome all comments, suggestions and help! *Thanks John! Got this from the City of Lewisburg. Can you help folks learn about our helmet education? * "John Francis was in City Hall yesterday to give me the helmet law brochure and poster. The Chief of Police Tim Stover would like as many brochures as you can spare. He would like to distribute to the elementary school and also have some in cruisers. We would also like to order 6 posters for the police station and school, etc. Kathy Hoke City of Lewisburg " *Totally awesome! 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Re: [Bikeboard] Coffee and bike parking, Blue Moose 8 am tomorrow, Friday
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Don Spencer, Jenny, Alice and Chip for showing up at the Blue Moose at 8 am today on such short notice . Thanks to them and all the others that have worked on this project including Marilyn, gunnar, Betsy, Jonathan, Derek, John Lozier and Nick, Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer is now generating a revision of the High Street drawings to show bicycle parking that conforms to the requirements of both the City and Main Street Morgantown (MSM). When Damien completes the revision, he will send it to me and I will distribute it to you all. The next step is to present it to the MSM BOD and hopefully have the City Manager and City Engineer present so we can all reach a final agreement to proceed. Two MSM BOD members have been the main obstacles to bicycle parking on High Street and they're gradually convincing the other MSM members that they want no bicycle parking downtown. IF ALL BICYCLE BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDED THE MSM BOD MEETING, OUR SHEER PRESENCE COULD TURN THE MSM AROUND. Other cyclists would help, too. I will let you know when and where the meeting will be as soon as I know. After bringing everyone up to date over coffee this morning, Don, Jenny, Alice, Chip and I with drawings in hand that I sent you last night, walked up and down High Street. Despite the rain, Jenny had her bike. That enabled us to get pictures of each parking location to show changes that we had to make. Two conditions levied on us by the City Engineer and MSM since our original proposal were: 1) the racks can't be mounted in the simulated red brick and 2) the racks and bikes can't interfere with pedestrian traffic. Of the 25 racks, we had to move 11 and remove 2. The revised drawings that I will send you will show these changes. We still need to get agreement from Dairy Queen and the Courthouse to locate bike racks on their property. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Coffee and bike parking, Blue Moose 8 am tomorrow, Friday
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

I'm sending this message again without the attachment because I know that some of you have servers that block messages with big attachments. Bicycle Board Members, Please join me and Chip tomorrow at 8 am at the Blue Moose for coffee and a review of the High Street bike parking map that the city developed. See attached. After coffee, we'll walk up and down High Street to ensure that the locations and orientations are correct and record any changes if necessary. The City and Mainstreet Morgantown are converging on a High Street parking plan. After this, our job could be done. I apologize for not sending this out earlier. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Coffee and bike parking, Blue Moose 8 am tomorrow, Friday
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please join me and Chip tomorrow at 8 am at the Blue Moose for coffee and a review of the High Street bike parking map that the city developed. See attached. After coffee, we'll walk up and down High Street to ensure that the locations and orientations are correct and record any changes if necessary. The City and Mainstreet Morgantown are converging on a High Street parking plan. After this, our job could be done. I apologize for not sending this out earlier. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Delete report to TC!
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please delete from your files the report that I sent you that is the October 8 report from the BB to the TC. Attached is a revised report. The one I sent you yesterday has the first draft of the State College trip report. The file attached to this message has the final version of the trip report. The original draft contains some embarrassing errors and I would like to ensure that it doesn't get around. Sorry for the inconvenience. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Report to Traffic Commission
by Greg Good 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

Frank and all, great work you folks are still doing! My only problem: there must have been a better looking model for those photographs. (Sorry, Betsy). I'm now involved in bicycle activism with my employer in College Park. We're building a critical mass of cyclists and lobbying for better, sheltered parking. Greg >>> Frank Gmeindl 10/07/09 2:43 PM >>> Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a report from the Bicycle Board that I'm going to presentto the Traffic Commission tonight. Please forgive me for not givingyou much time to review it. I've already submitted it to the TCsecretary for printing and distribution to the TC members. However, if you see anything wrong or if I missed anything, please letme know as I can state the corrections or additions while I'mpresenting it tonight. Excuse I usually send this to you a few days before the Traffic Commissionmeeting to give you a chance to correct my mistakes and add input. TheTC meeting is the first Wednesday of the month and the BB meeting isthe first Thursday of the month, so the TC meeting is usually the daybefore our BB meeting. Since the first Thursday of this month was10/1, that put the TC meeting tonight. Unfortunately, with ourcanceling the BB meeting last week and with the TC meeting being theweek after the BB meeting, I forgot about the TC meeting until I saw itannounced in the Dominion Post today. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers ofvehicles

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Report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a report from the Bicycle Board that I'm going to present to the Traffic Commission tonight. Please forgive me for not giving you much time to review it. I've already submitted it to the TC secretary for printing and distribution to the TC members. However, if you see anything wrong or if I missed anything, please let me know as I can state the corrections or additions while I'm presenting it tonight. *Excuse *I usually send this to you a few days before the Traffic Commission meeting to give you a chance to correct my mistakes and add input. The TC meeting is the first Wednesday of the month and the BB meeting is the first Thursday of the month, so the TC meeting is usually the day before our BB meeting. Since the first Thursday of this month was 10/1, that put the TC meeting tonight. Unfortunately, with our canceling the BB meeting last week and with the TC meeting being the week after the BB meeting, I forgot about the TC meeting until I saw it announced in the Dominion Post today. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Something for "Bike/Walk to School" week
by director 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Brooke Driesse" <brooke(a)saferoutespartnership.org> Reply-To: "Brooke Driesse" <brooke(a)saferoutespartnership.org> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:32:53 -0700 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2009 Resource Helps Locals Address School Bicycling and Walking Policies to Encourage Safe Routes to School Contact: Deb Hubsmith <mailto:deb@saferoutespartnership.org> , Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org, 415-454-7430 Lauren Marchetti <mailto:lauren_marchetti@unc.edu> , Director, National Center for Safe Routes to School, marchet(a)claire.hsrc.unc.edu, 919-962-7412 Boulder, CO - Children across the US are back in school, and many communities are seeing the traffic jams that result from parents driving their children to schools. To help encourage more walking and bicycling, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the National Center for Safe Routes to School have released a jointly-developed resource, School <http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/media/file/barrier_policy_tip_sheet.pd f> Bicycling and Walking Policies: Addressing Policies that Hinder and Implementing Policies that Help. This tip sheet was developed in response to numerous requests from across the country. School policies that encourage and support bicycling and walking can substantially boost a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, both within individual schools and throughout the community. In contrast, a policy that discourages or prohibits bicycling or walking can stop a SRTS program in its tracks. The tip sheet provides simple steps explaining how to approach and overturn barrier policies that prohibit walking and/or bicycling to school, and encouraging supportive policies, which support and enable bicycling and walking to school programs. Congress provided $612 million for Safe Routes to School in the 2005 SAFETEA-LU federal transportation bill. Communities in all 50 states are now using this funding to construct new bike lanes, pathways, and sidewalks, as well as to launch Safe Routes to School education, promotion and enforcement campaigns in elementary and middle schools. The demand for the program far outreaches the funding available. By making it safe, convenient, and fun for children to walk and bicycle to and from school, SRTS is helping communities find solutions to traffic congestion, poor air quality, and high rates of childhood obesity and related diseases. The Safe Routes to School National <http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/home> Partnership, hosted by the non-profit Bikes Belong Foundation, is a network of more than 400 nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and professionals working together to advance the SRTS movement in the United States. The Partnership focuses on building partnerships, changing policies, advancing legislation, and improving the built environment. The National Center for Safe Routes to <http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/> School assists communities in enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bicycle to school. The Center strives to equip Safe Routes to School programs with the knowledge and technical information to implement safe and successful strategies. The National Center for Safe Routes to School is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. ### --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Legislation
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, This morning, I participated by telephone in a meeting in Charleston of a forming BikeWV legislative committee. The committee decided to pursue legislation to change WV code 17C-1-2 that defines "vehicle". Currently, 17C-1-2 explicitly excludes "devices moved by human power". The committee will draft a change that explicitly includes bicycles in the definition of "vehicle". Then, they will meet with representatives of the WVDOH, the Governor, some State and local police, and congressmen Oliverio and Foster to identify any pockets of resistance to the change. The following attended the meeting: * Kim Broughton - BikeWV coordinator * Steve Fowler - Lawyer, proponent of 3-foot passing law * Dennis Strawn - Charleston bicycling advocate * John Francis - Greenbrier Bicycling Club and active bicycling political advocate * Todd West - WVDOH * Bill Nottingham - Owner of Charleston bike shop and former tobacco lobbyist * Greg Garrett - Blennerhassett Bicycle Club * Frank Gmeindl - Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, League Cycling Instructor As you know, the meeting was preceded by a bike commute from Scott Depot to Charleston. Among the 6 participants were Rich Warner and Perry Keller, both employees of WVDOT and members of the Greater Morgantown MPO TAC. Where they could, they rode on shoulders and sidewalks. Paul Maddox, WVDOT Secretary offered to provide a SAG vehicle for the ride. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] MapFest next Tuesday
by director 01 Oct '09

01 Oct '09

I'll be there too. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:08:12 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Next Tuesday, October 6, 6-9 pm we will review the first draft >comprehensive Morgantown Bicycle Route map and try to complete it so we >can produce it and distribute it at the Oct. 19 grand opening of the >Mountaineer Station. > >We will meet in the Training Room in the Public Safety Center. > >Please come and contribute to perfecting the map. Or, just to give >thanks to Derek for all the tremendous work that he's done pulling this >together. > >Frank > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: WVU football game next Thurs night]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, Of the 9 members that responded to my message below, 5 said they wouldn't come to this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting and 4 said they would come. Since more than half of the respondents said they wouldn't come and 7 members didn't reply to the message below, it appears we wouldn't have a quorum. Therefore, I am canceling the meeting. Attached are the minutes from our September meeting. Thanks to Hugh Kierig for recording them. *Good News* We have had some good news since the last meeting: *Mon Blvd Bike Lane and Share the Road Signs *Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer did a wonderful job creating a presentation package of the Bike Lane including superb drawings. He delivered the presentation to the MPO TAC which included 3 members of the WVDOT. Damien, David Bruffy, Bill Austin (new MPO Director) and Terry Hough all spoke very strongly positively for the bike lane. Both Damien and David emphasized that cyclists have a right to ride on Mon Blvd whether or not there is a bike lane. The DOT resisted the bike lane saying that since MUB's closing the rail trail, MUB should put in the bike lane. Terry Hough clearly stated to the DOT that the idea of a bike lane on Mon Blvd has been discussed with DOT for 15 years; it was actually approved at one time but got tangled up in consideration for pedestrians and the state money got spent on the sidewalks on Patteson Drive instead. The DOT agreed to evaluate Damien's package and notify the City if it satisfies technical standards. After the MPO meeting, Terry Hough asked me if the Bicycle Board would agree with applying to the bike lane and Share the Road signs $13K of the $35K that was budgeted for Shared Lane Markings. I responded that we would probably be OK with the City's borrowing $13K for the bike lane and then restoring it when we have an approved SLM plan. My conclusion is that the bike lane satisfies technical standards and the City's committed to do the bike lane and Share the Road signs whether the State pays for them or not. *Downtown Parking* Thanks to the persistent efforts and negotiation skills of Chip Wamsley and the Parking Committee, today we received a letter (attached) from the Mainstreet Morgantown Board of Directors approving the Mainstreet Morgantown Design Committee's recommendation "that bike racks be located in offsets and setbacks that do not interfere with pedestrian traffic. This recommendation has three goals: 1. Provide a safe, secure and convenient place for bicycles to be parked. 2. Do not interfere with pedestrian traffic. 3. Do not take up motor vehicle parking spaces. The Design Committee asks that the Bicycle Board to present to the Design Committee locations that support these goals." A couple weeks ago, I received from Terry Hough detailed drawings showing bicycle parking locations that for the most part are exactly what we recommended to the Design Committee months ago. If the Design Committee agrees that the City Engineer's drawings satisfy their goals, the next step will be for the Public Works Dept. to purchase and install the racks. The funds for them have already been budgeted. See you in November. Go Mountaineers. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: WVU football game next Thurs night Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:59 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Bicycle Board Members, Will next Thursday's 7:30 pm WVU home football game affect your attendance at the Bicycle Board meeting? Frank

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Bike Route Classification
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '09

28 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, The Federal Highway Administration has a course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/pubs/05085/chapt4.htm that suggests considering the following when classifying bike routes. * Accessibility: This is measured by the distance a bicycle facility is from a specified trip origin or destination, the ease by which this distance can be traveled by bicycle, and the extent to which all likely origins and destinations are served. Some communities (e.g., Arlington, VA) have adopted a criterion of having a bicycle facility within 1.61 kilometer (km) (1 mile (mi)) of every residence. More importantly, no residential area or high-priority destination (school, shopping center, business center, or park) should be denied reasonable access by bicycle. * Directness: Studies have shown that most bicyclists will not use even the best bicycle facility if it greatly increases the travel distance or trip time over that provided by less desirable alternatives. Therefore, routes should still be reasonably direct. The ratio of directness to comfort/perceived safety involved in this trade-off will vary depending on the characteristics of the bicycle facility (how desirable is it?), its more direct alternatives (how unpleasant are they?), and the typical user's needs (in a hurry? is it a business or pleasure trip?). * Continuity: The proposed network should have as few missing links as possible. If gaps exist, they should not include traffic environments that are unpleasant or threatening to group B/C (basic and child) riders, such as high-volume or high-speed motor vehicle traffic with narrow outside lanes. * Route attractiveness: This can encompass such factors as separation from motor traffic, visual aesthetics, and the real or perceived threat to personal safety along the facility. * Low conflict: The route should present few conflicts between bicyclists and motor vehicle operators. * Cost: This would include the costs both to establish and to maintain the system. * Ease of implementation: The ease or difficulty in implementing proposed changes depends on available space and existing traffic operations and patterns. In another section of the course, they recommend using a "Level of Service" (LOS) model similar to LOS models used for decades for motor transportation. They provide an equation that gives a LOS numerical score and A thru F rating for each street depending on inputs including traffic volume, speed, percentage of heavy vehicles, pavement surface condition and outside lane width. Those of us who are geeky enough to enjoy such a thing might be able to get a Transportation Enhancement Program grant for a 3 phase project. In phase 1, we would use the FHWA method to determine bicycle LOS for Morgantown streets. In phase 2, we could use LOS and its components to define a bicycle route improvement plan that would constitute the proposal for phase 3, implementing the high priority improvements. Anybody want to work on this? The Intent to Apply forms for the 2010 TEP cycle are due November 15. 2 months away. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU football game next Thurs night
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '09

28 Sep '09

Frank, It may be a little late now, but including you and I, other folks who contributed to the mapping were: Jacob Brown Alice Vernon Jonathan Rosenbaum Betsy Shogren?? (one map isn't labelled with a name; might be Jonathan's or Betsy's) I think this covers all who gave me maps. Did anyone else contribute a map? ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:26:20 -0400 From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] WVU football game next Thurs night Derek, Based on my past experience, rescheduling the BB meeting to earlier won't work. First, there's the issue of finding a location. Then, I would expect that members' schedules may be more full earlier than later. I'm afraid we won't have an October meeting if I try to reschedule it. If I had a grandfather, or even a father, I'd choose to spend time with him rather than attend the BB meeting so totally I understand if you choose not to come. However, I think we must press forward with the map. Who gave you input? Below is a list of those who said they'd be there. If these are the people that gave you input, I'd prefer to proceed. Attend? 1. Donald Dickerson, Vice Chairman n 2. Paul Becker 3. Hugh Kierig n 4. Jacob Brown y 5. Elizabeth Shogren, Secretary y 6. Gunnar Shogren y 7. Frank Gmeindl, Chairman y 8. Marilyn Newcome 9. Jonathan Rosenbaum 10. Don Spencer 11. Chet Parsons 12. Jim Rye 13. Derek Springston n 14. Chip Wamsley 15. Alice Vernon y 16. Janel Bedard y 5 n 3 I would be happy to play your role as much as I am capable. Or, if someone else that will be in attendance would be better at that, please ask them if they'd stand in for you. What can you give us to work with for Thursday? Frank On 9/24/2009 5:03 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank et al, I was hoping to go to the game to spend a little time with my grandfather but didn't realize they were on the same evening. Think we could re-schedule the Bike Board meeting to Tuesday or Wednesday? I'd don't want to suggest scheduling it later! Let me know... ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells > Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:59 -0400 > From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net > To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org > Subject: [Bikeboard] WVU football game next Thurs night > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Will next Thursday's 7:30 pm WVU home football game affect your > attendance at the Bicycle Board meeting? > > Frank > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard Microsoft brings you a new way to search the web. Try Bing™ now _________________________________________________________________ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Parade magazine article, Bike Friendly Cities
by director 28 Sep '09

28 Sep '09

Jenny, Thanks for the feedback on the Maine event. I just came back from a membership development conference in San Francisco, where bikes outnumber cars (nearly). In the conference we were getting support from mfgrs and local government. It felt good, and it seemed right. I love it when that happens. Please don't get me wrong on the subject of bike lanes. Here's my recommendation: Ride your bike in the traffic lane when conditions permit, move to the right and let traffic pass when you are going substantially slower AND it is safe to do so. Make curb lanes wide enough and eliminate obstructions SO it is safe to do so. Just leave out the paint strip and "Bike Lane" declaration. It confuses people. Every public road is ALREADY a bike lane, no need to declare one. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:19:00 -0400 > >To Nick and all: > >I know that bike lanes are dangerous, I have seen the "car turn-in to the bike rider" myself. However, if you really want more riders in Morgantown, we need a variety of ways that people can ride. This does not deny the bicycle its just use of the road, at least in my mind. I think we want to bring people along to the idea of bicycling one step at a time.... > >Separate trails along natural corridors such as the river or highways (many places have a separated trail many yards from the road to get to the local Mall or the next town) are a big boost to those riders who are not yet as adventuresome on the road with cars. These riders, sometimes this applies to me, over time may become more adventuresome on the road, particularly as car drivers get used to sharing the road. > >Also the connections between neighborhoods, trails, and roads require careful navigation and the more timid riders become used to dealing with traffic when in these transition zones. Many people will enjoy the bike routes you are developing because they may not yet be thinking of the best way to use the roads to get somewhere by bicycle. > >The more careful (wider) spacing of lanes, even the shoulders-that-are-paved-and-should-not-be-used-by-vehicles-such-as-bikes, give cars and bikes more room to work with speed differentials. There are ways to make it easier to bike by road design as you all have mentioned. Sometimes it is by slowing all traffic or limiting the access or turning options of car traffic. > >I just attended the Common Ground festival in Unity Maine where they had a huge bike parking area and encouraged people to bicycle in from the nearby town. Each rider was greeted at an bike-tire framed arch by a small cheering committee. They also had a train commute option to enter the grounds. > >Jenny > > >Jenny Selin >1224 Fairlawns >Morgantown, WV 26505 >USA > >Phone:(304-598-9650) >jselin(a)hotmail.com > > > >> Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:49:18 -0400 >> From: director(a)positivespin.org >> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Parade magazine article, Bike Friendly Cities >> >> Good morning, >> This article was in Today's Parade magazine today. Good stuff, except for over-selling bike lanes and separated paths (IMHO). I'm going to take it to our mayor. >> >> http://www.parade.com/news/2009/09/27-a-free-wheeling-city.html >> >> Have a good riding day (splish, splash) >> Nick >> >> -- >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >_________________________________________________________________ >Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. >http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutor… > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Parade magazine article, Bike Friendly Cities
by director 28 Sep '09

28 Sep '09

Good morning, This article was in Today's Parade magazine today. Good stuff, except for over-selling bike lanes and separated paths (IMHO). I'm going to take it to our mayor. http://www.parade.com/news/2009/09/27-a-free-wheeling-city.html Have a good riding day (splish, splash) Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Bike West Virginia - Meeting August 16 atSnowshoe Mountain, WV]
by director 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

Frank, I intend to stay in town to help promote the event locally since Positive Spin is primarily a local organization, but maybe I can get some recruits for next year. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:08:02 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >I suppose this is an invitation. If you're interested, please reply all >and we can organize a contingent to represent Morgantown. Not much time >as this is next week. > >Frank > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: Bike West Virginia - Meeting August 16 at Snowshoe Mountain, WV >Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:32:12 -0400 >From: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> >To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net > > > >Bike WV > > > >* * >*The West Virginia Cycling Foundation website ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…>* >Is where we keep our information. We are grateful for their support by >providing funding and allowing use of their resources. > >** >* * >Helmet poster > >*The West Virginia Helmet poster and brochures are here!* >The helmet safety posters and brochures are back from the print shop and >are beautiful. Many thanks to Stonewall Marketing Group ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> >for donating the creative work for this project! > >The posters are 11 x 17 and $10 each. > >Let me know if you would like to order posters or brochures ($2 each) >and I will get them right out to you! > >If you have information on bike shops in your area, please send it my >way. I would like to send them information on the posters and >brochures. Thanks! > > > >This newsletter is put together by Kim Broughton. Feel free to contact >me at kimberlyjoshi(a)mail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>! > > > > September 23, 2009 > > > > > Ride with WV's Department of Transportation and show your support for > bicycle commuting > >October 2 (Friday) is a scheduled bicycle commute where the WV >Department of Transportation's Division Director and other staffers >commute from Putnam County to the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV >(about 25 miles). Tom Smith, the Division Administrator for the >"Federal Highway Administration -- West Virginia Division" has joined >them as well. _*We have been invited to join this ride to show our >support for bicycle commuting.*_ > >The ride will start at the "Park and Ride" for US 35 in Putnam County at >6:30AM. > >It is possible that the WVDOT Television show will film a segment for >their show. > >If you have questions or comments, please email Kim Broughton at >kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com. Join the ride and thank WV DOT for the invitation! > > > > > > > > Forming of Legislative committee > >After the ride with DOT, several folks are joining in the office of >Stephen Fowler to unify our efforts towards a legislative agenda. We >are very excited to be involved in bringing together such amazing >expertise towards the goal of promoting safe and enjoyable cycling in WV. > > > > > > > > >This message was sent from Kim Broughton to fgmeindl(a)verizon.net. It was >sent from: West Virginia Cycling Foundation, Route 2, Box 331 B, >Charleston, WV 25314. You can modify/update your subscription via the >link below. > >Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> >iContact - Try It Free! <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> > > >Manage your subscription ><http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=70515743&l=137531&s=0AHE&m=…> > ><http://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/forward?m=866483&s=70515743&c=0AHE&cid=3632…> > >View this message in the iContact Community: View message ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > Comment on this message ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > Receive as RSS ><http://community.icontact.com/p/wvcyclingfoundation/newsletters/wvcyclistss…> > >Share this message with others: del.icio.us ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > Digg ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > reddit ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > Facebook ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > StumbleUpon ><http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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WVU football game next Thurs night
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, Will next Thursday's 7:30 pm WVU home football game affect your attendance at the Bicycle Board meeting? Frank

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[Fwd: Bike West Virginia - Meeting August 16 at Snowshoe Mountain, WV]
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, I suppose this is an invitation. If you're interested, please reply all and we can organize a contingent to represent Morgantown. Not much time as this is next week. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bike West Virginia - Meeting August 16 at Snowshoe Mountain, WV Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:32:12 -0400 From: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Bike WV * * *The West Virginia Cycling Foundation website <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…>* Is where we keep our information. We are grateful for their support by providing funding and allowing use of their resources. ** * * Helmet poster *The West Virginia Helmet poster and brochures are here!* The helmet safety posters and brochures are back from the print shop and are beautiful. Many thanks to Stonewall Marketing Group <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> for donating the creative work for this project! The posters are 11 x 17 and $10 each. Let me know if you would like to order posters or brochures ($2 each) and I will get them right out to you! If you have information on bike shops in your area, please send it my way. I would like to send them information on the posters and brochures. Thanks! This newsletter is put together by Kim Broughton. Feel free to contact me at kimberlyjoshi(a)mail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>! September 23, 2009 Ride with WV's Department of Transportation and show your support for bicycle commuting October 2 (Friday) is a scheduled bicycle commute where the WV Department of Transportation's Division Director and other staffers commute from Putnam County to the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV (about 25 miles). Tom Smith, the Division Administrator for the "Federal Highway Administration -- West Virginia Division" has joined them as well. _*We have been invited to join this ride to show our support for bicycle commuting.*_ The ride will start at the "Park and Ride" for US 35 in Putnam County at 6:30AM. It is possible that the WVDOT Television show will film a segment for their show. If you have questions or comments, please email Kim Broughton at kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com. Join the ride and thank WV DOT for the invitation! Forming of Legislative committee After the ride with DOT, several folks are joining in the office of Stephen Fowler to unify our efforts towards a legislative agenda. We are very excited to be involved in bringing together such amazing expertise towards the goal of promoting safe and enjoyable cycling in WV. This message was sent from Kim Broughton to fgmeindl(a)verizon.net. It was sent from: West Virginia Cycling Foundation, Route 2, Box 331 B, Charleston, WV 25314. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> iContact - Try It Free! <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage your subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=70515743&l=137531&s=0AHE&m=…> <http://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/forward?m=866483&s=70515743&c=0AHE&cid=3632…> View this message in the iContact Community: View message <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> Comment on this message <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> Receive as RSS <http://community.icontact.com/p/wvcyclingfoundation/newsletters/wvcyclistss…> Share this message with others: del.icio.us <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> Digg <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> reddit <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> Facebook <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…> StumbleUpon <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=866483&act=0AHE&c=…>

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Symbols/categories for Bike Route Map?
by Derek Springston 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

Hey guys, Did the Bike Board finalize a set of symbols and categories for our Bike Route map? I'm still working on getting all of the routes in. We're aiming to finish up our Bike Route Map for the October 19th Intermodal Facility grand opening. The most challenging and time consuming part of finishing this map could be finalizing and agreeing on the symbols and categories for the routes we've mapped. Please, let me know what was decided at the last meeting. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Microsoft brings you a new way to search the web. Try Bing™ now http://www.bing.com?form=MFEHPG&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFEHPG_Core_tagline_… bing_1x1

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Champion
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, I was wondering why Betsy and gunnar missed the September Bicycle Board meeting. Today I read in Cycling News.com: Betsy Shogren (Cannondale Factory Racing) took top women's honors in the 2009 US National Ultra Endurance (NUE) series, which concluded with its eighth and final race at the Tahoe-Sierra 100 on September 12. The best four of each racer's results were used to calculate the standings. Eight races comprised the series, which commenced at the Cohutta 100 on April 25 and visited Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Colorado, Georgia and California. Shogren completed six 100-milers, winning at the Lumberjack, Mohican and Fool's Gold. A second place at the Shenandoah Mountain 100 netted her the overall win. She also raced to third at the Wilderness 101 and fourth at the Cohutta. Whew! Congratulations, Betsy! Frank http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/shogren-schalk-clinch-100-miler-series-titl…

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State College bike lane and parking report
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '09

21 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is my and Bill Austin's report on our trip to State College to review their bike lanes and bicycle parking. They have bikes and bike parking everywhere. If you just want to see the photos, go to http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad193/cyclm8/State_College/?albumview=sl… . I hope this will energize you to help Chip with the parking committee. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] inbound 705 between Mileground and Stewartstown Road
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Sep '09

19 Sep '09

Dear Bill, I am grateful to Dr. Rye for copying me on his message. A solution to Dr. Rye's and other novice cyclists' problem with 705 is to widen the right lane to 14 feet to enable motor vehicles to safely pass bicycles without having to cross the center line. Erecting Share the Road signs (MUTCD W11-1 & W16-1) in addition to widening the lane may increase motorist awareness that bicyclists belong on the roadway. Shoulders are not a part of the roadway (WV Code 17C-1-37) and are not intended for ordinary vehicular traffic. 17C-11-2 says, "every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties as the driver of a vehicle". Some of these rights include the right to use the roadway and the right to equal protection under the law. 17C-7-5 (a) says, "No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken" There is no minimum speed limit on 705 and cyclists are not prohibited from 705. The lanes are apparently insufficiently wide to enable motor vehicles and bicyclists to travel safely side by side in the lane. Given this situation, the law requires motorists to wait until it's clear to pass the cyclist. In Morgantown's current social, political and legal climate, a motorist slowing down for a cyclist as required by law is not expected. A practical solution is to widen the curb lane and remind motorists with Share the Road signs that bicycles may be present. A little enforcement would also help. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board League Cycling Instructor 1703 On 9/19/2009 12:35 PM, Jim Rye wrote: > Dear Bill, > > Do you know: Is inbound 705 between the Mileground and Stewartstown > road being expanded to 2 lanes, and in so doing, will the wide > shoulder be removed? > > This shoulder is an integral part of bicyclists' (I being one) > commuter route. I understand that, as cyclists, we are legally > entitled to riding on the roadway (except as stated within the WV > Bicycle Law pasted at the end of this message). However, the 50 > mph speed limit coupled with the high traffic density on this section > of 705 presents a real safety hazard to doing so. Furthermore, with > two inbound lanes and a speed limit of 50 mph, moving to the left hand > turn lane to turn onto Stewartstown Road (to continue our commute) > will present an even greater hazard to cyclists. > > If this expansion is going to happen and the speed limit will remain > 50 mph: I am requesting that (a) a paved shoulder be part of that > development, and (b) (regardless of the speed limit) ample signage be > installed to alert motorists that cyclists are using this roadway and > to be courteous (?yield?) to cyclists who will be merging into the > left hand turn lane to access Stewartstown Road. > > During 2006 and 2007, I served as a member of the MPO to represent > commuter cyclists. I thought we were headed in the "right thing to > do" direction in terms of creating a bicycle friendly greater > Morgantown area: a progressive community that wants to realize the > human and environmental health benefits of non-motorized transit and > attract like-minded professionals and their families who value such to > our area. > > If there is anyone else who should receive this > message, kindly forward it. Thank you very much. > > > *§17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. * > > (c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to > a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the > roadway. > > > > > > Jim Rye > Professor > Science Education > Dept C&I/LS > College of Human Resources & Education > West Virginia University > PO Box 6122 > 604L Allen Hall > Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 > Phone: (304) 293-4416 > Fax: (304) 293-3802 > Email: jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:jim.rye@mail.wvu.edu> > Web Page: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html > <http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html> > Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U > ECAS/HRE NSF-Supported WV Watershed Dynamics Project > http://www.wvscience.org/wvwatershed/

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[Fwd: [Fwd: Action Alert: Transportation Enhancements under Attack Again!]]
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

Senator Byrd's contact info: *Washington, D.C. Office:* 311 Hart Senate Office Building, District of Columbia 20510-4801 *Phone:* (202) 224-3954 *Fax:* (202) 228-0002 *Charleston Office:* (more district offices <http://lab.capwiz.com/bio/id/622&lvl=C&chamber=S#>) 300 Virginia Street, #2630 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 *Phone:* (304) 342-5855 *Fax:* (304) 343-7144 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Fwd: Action Alert: Transportation Enhancements under Attack Again!] Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:18:20 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> CC: Jennie Selin <JSelin(a)hotmail.com>, Ralph Larue <rlarue(a)boparc.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org> Bicycle Board Members, I just read this this morning. Today! the Senate will vote on amendments 2370 and 2371 that would basically repeal Transportation Enhancement grants. I called Senator Byrd's office and urged him to vote NO on these. I encourage you to do the same. The Transportation Enhancement grant will fund our Effective Bicycling Education Program. They have also built the Morgantown Streetscape and I believe were used to build the rail trail. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Action Alert: Transportation Enhancements under Attack Again! Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:32:43 -0400 (EDT) From: League of American Bicyclists <bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org> Reply-To: meghan(a)bikeleague.org To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001zhxIANf2OP4KNrc-H8q1BkEn9pQ…> You're receiving this email because of your relationship with League of American Bicyclists. Please confirm <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/c.jsp?t=1102708564964.12818.8512558115.2…> your continued interest in receiving email from us. 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[Fwd: Action Alert: Transportation Enhancements under Attack Again!]
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, I just read this this morning. Today! the Senate will vote on amendments 2370 and 2371 that would basically repeal Transportation Enhancement grants. I called Senator Byrd's office and urged him to vote NO on these. I encourage you to do the same. The Transportation Enhancement grant will fund our Effective Bicycling Education Program. They have also built the Morgantown Streetscape and I believe were used to build the rail trail. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Action Alert: Transportation Enhancements under Attack Again! Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:32:43 -0400 (EDT) From: League of American Bicyclists <bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org> Reply-To: meghan(a)bikeleague.org To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Having trouble viewing this email? 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[Fwd: [LCI Group] More bike lane research]
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, If bike lanes are not _>_ 5 feet wide, motorists pass cyclists closer than they would if there were no bike lane at all says a British study. On 8/25, I sent you a clip from /The Cyclist's Manifesto: The Case For Riding On Two Wheels Instead of Four/ that explained why bike lanes are obsolete and sharrows are the thing. Recall that when we proposed sharrows to the Traffic Commission we cited the San Francisco study that showed that cyclists practice better lane positioning and motorists give cyclists more room when passing when sharrows are on the road. The following study shows that if bike lanes are not _>_ 5 feet wide, motorists pass cyclists closer than they would if there were no bike lane at all. (My thanks to fellow LCI Frank Krygowski for sending this.) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6828100.ece "Cycle lanes encourage motorists to drive closer to bikes, says study" Cycle lanes can make roads more dangerous for cyclists because they encourage motorists to drive closer when overtaking bicycles, a study has found. Drivers give cyclists a wider berth on roads where there is no lane because they assume that they should share the road and make more allowance for the risk of wobbles. The study, conducted by Leeds and Bolton universities, challenges the approach taken by many local authorities, which is to promote cycling by painting cycle lanes and cycle symbols on their roads. It suggests that reducing the speed and volume of traffic would be more effective in improving cycle safety than narrow cycle lanes. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, is planning to create 12 “cycle superhighways” by 2012 but his transport authority said yesterday that most of the network would be lanes painted on roads rather than segregated cycle paths. For the study the researchers mounted a camcorder on the rear rack of a bicycle and rode on three roads that each had sections with and without cycle lanes. On all three roads, drivers gave cyclists less room where there was a cycle lane. The greatest difference was recorded on the A6 near Garstang, Lancashire, where cars passed 18cm (7in) closer when the cyclist was in a cycle lane. All the cycle lanes were slightly narrower than the minimum width of 1.5m (5ft) recommended by the Department for Transport. The majority of Britain’s cycle lanes do not comply with this guideline. The study, which is due to be published in the scientific journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, says that on roads without cycle lanes, drivers “consciously perform an overtaking manoeuvre”. On roads with cycle lanes, they treat the space between the centre line and the outside edge of the cycle lane as exclusively their territory and make less adjustment for cyclists. The study concludes: “Cycle lanes do not appear to provide greater space for cyclists in all conditions.” The Highway Code tells drivers to “give cyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car”. Chris Peck, policy co-ordinator of the Cyclists’ Touring Club, said: “Cycle lanes have a part to play in improving road conditions for cyclists, but this research has raised concerns that they are not always the best solution and may make cycling more unpleasant.” He said that too many authorities viewed cycle lanes as a cheap and easy alternative to more effective measures of reducing the vulnerability of cyclists, such as cutting the speed limit to 20mph and redesigning awkward junctions. Mr Peck added that narrow cycle lanes could create tension between drivers and cyclists, with drivers becoming annoyed when cyclists strayed outside them. Some cyclists felt under pressure to remain within the lane until the last moment when turning right, leading to sudden, potentially dangerous manoeuvres. He said: “Cycle lanes are a good visual reminder to people that cycling is being encouraged but they can cause cyclists to hug the kerb, which may not be the safest place to be.” Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Presentation to MPO
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Jenny :-* , Jim :-D , Chip O:-) and Jake 8-) for their positive feedback and constructive recommendations for the presentation to the MPO tomorrow. Attached is a revision. I changed slide 4 about Child Obesity to add data about the $2.6M and 250,000 gallons of fuel that Mon Co spends each year to bus kids an average of 1 mile to school. I also replaced slide 9 which was about Portland travel cost savings with a slide that shows the revenue and jobs that cycling generates in places such as Colorado, Wisconsin, Outer Banks, Quebec and Indianapolis. Thanks again to all of you that took the time to look through the presentation and especially to give me helpful recommendations. I'll let you know how it turns out. Frank / Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules / -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Presentation to MPO Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:40:26 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, Jennie Selin <JSelin(a)hotmail.com>, Ralph Larue <rlarue(a)boparc.org> Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a draft of the presentation that I plan to deliver to the MPO and Mayor of Star City this Thursday on behalf of the Bicycle Board. I appreciate your comments on it at your earliest convenience. Frank

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Presentation to MPO
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Now, with attachement! Sorry! Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a draft of the presentation that I plan to deliver to the MPO and Mayor of Star City this Thursday on behalf of the Bicycle Board. I appreciate your comments on it at your earliest convenience. Frank

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Presentation to MPO
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a draft of the presentation that I plan to deliver to the MPO and Mayor of Star City this Thursday on behalf of the Bicycle Board. I appreciate your comments on it at your earliest convenience. Frank

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '09

06 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, I have accepted an invitation to make a 20 minute presentation "on bicycle planning and how it can be included in MPO planning efforts" to the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization and Star City Mayor next Thursday at 9:30 am at the MPO offices in the airport. All members of the MPO including the Policy Board, Technical Advisory Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee are invited to attend. So are 3 members of the WVDOH and a member of the Federal Highway Administration. Personally, I would like the presentation to result in the participants: * seeing bicycling as a valid means of transportation and an integral component of our transportation mix; * considering bicycling in any and all future transportation decisions; * looking to the Bicycle Board as valued bicycling consultants. I would appreciate your thoughts and especially any recommendations and data for the presentation. Please reply-all and maybe we can get some synergy going :-) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Morgantown Bicycling Ordinance
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '09

05 Sep '09

Bicycle Board Members, At last night's Bicycle Board meeting, I quoted from the City code about where you're allowed to park your bike. If you're interested, I've attached the article 373 of the Morgantown Code. It contains the laws governing bicycling in Morgantown. Our procedural guidelines require us to "review and support the implementation of Article 373 on Bicycles of the Morgantown Municipal Code". In the attached, I used Track Changes and marked up article 373 to show changes that I think should be made to it. I'd appreciate any comments you have. FYI, Article 373.09 says, "No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb, or upon the sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle, or against a building in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic." Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached 3 documents: 1. The agenda for our meeting this coming Thursday; 2. The minutes from our last meeting; 3. Preliminary Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission. If you'd like to make any changes to the agenda, just let me know and I'll make them and issue an update. Since the Traffic Commission meeting is the day before our meeting, I need your feedback on the Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission by Tuesday morning so I can submit it to the Traffic Commission Secretary. I'm sorry that that only gives you 1 day to review it and give me feedback. Great weather this week! Hope we all get in some good rides:) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Utah: texting drivers up to 15 years in prison
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, If you're interested in the texting and driving issue, you may find this somewhat long but also comprehensive NY Times article interesting.. Frank Published Saturday, August 29, 2009, by the New York Times DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION Utah Gets Tough With Texting Drivers By Matt Richtel LOGAN, Utah -- In most states, if somebody is texting behind the wheel and causes a crash that injures or kills someone, the penalty can be as light as a fine. Utah is much tougher. After a crash here that killed two scientists -- and prompted a dogged investigation by a police officer and local victim's advocate -- Utah passed the nation's toughest law to crack down on texting behind the wheel. Offenders now face up to 15 years in prison. The new law, which took effect in May, penalizes a texting driver who causes a fatality as harshly as a drunken driver who kills someone. In effect, a crash caused by such a multitasking motorist is no longer considered an "accident" like one caused by a driver who, say, runs into another car because he nodded off at the wheel. Instead, such a crash would now be considered inherently reckless. "It's a willful act," said Lyle Hillyard, a Republican state senator and a big supporter of the new measure. "If you choose to drink and drive or if you choose to text and drive, you're assuming the same risk." The Utah law represents a concrete new response in an evolving debate among legislators around the country about how to reduce the widespread practice of multitasking behind the wheel -- a topic to be discussed at a national conference about the dangers of distracted driving that is being organized by the Transportation Department for this fall. Studies show that talking on a cellphone while driving is as risky as driving with a .08 blood alcohol level -- generally the standard for drunken driving -- and that the risk of driving while texting is at least twice that dangerous. Research also shows that many people are aware that the behavior is risky, but they assume others are the problem. Treating texting behind the wheel like drunken driving raises complex legal questions. Drunken drivers can be identified using a Breathalyzer. But there is no immediate test for driving while texting; such drivers could deny they were doing so, or claim to have been dialing a phone number. (Many legislators have thus far made a distinction between texting and dialing, though researchers say dialing creates many of the same risks.) If an officer or prosecutor wants to confiscate a phone or phone records to determine whether a driver was texting at the time of the crash, such efforts can be thwarted by search-and-seizure and privacy defenses, lawyers said. Prosecutors and judges in other states already have the latitude to use more general reckless-driving laws to penalize multitasking drivers who cause injury and death. In California, for instance, where texting while driving is banned but the only deterrent is a $20 fine, a driver in April received a six-year prison sentence for gross vehicular manslaughter when, speeding and texting, she slammed into a line of cars waiting at a construction zone, killing another driver. But if those prosecutors want to charge a texting driver with recklessness, they must prove the driver knew of the risks before sending texts from behind the wheel. In Utah, the law now assumes people understand the risks. The law "is very noteworthy," said Anne Teigen, a policy specialist with the National Conference of State Legislatures, an organization of state legislators. "They have raised the bar and said texting while driving is not just irresponsible, and it's not just a bad idea -- it is negligent." Ms. Teigen said legislators throughout the country were struggling with how to address threats created by new technology, just as they once debated how to handle drunken driving. Ray LaHood, the transportation secretary, has said drivers should not text behind the wheel, and several United States senators recently introduced legislation to force states to ban texting while driving. Utah, governed by a Republican legislature with a libertarian bent, may seem an unlikely state to pursue particularly tough penalties governing driver behavior. But the issue forced itself onto the legislative agenda here because of what occurred on the rainy morning of Sept. 22, 2006. The accident occurred on a two-lane highway just west of Logan, in a verdant valley in Utah's northernmost county. Reggie Shaw, a 19-year-old college student working as a house painter, was driving west to work in a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV Approaching him, in a Saturn sedan, was James Furaro, 38, and his passenger, Keith P. O'Dell, 50. The senior scientists were commuting to ATK Launch Systems, where they were helping to design and build rocket boosters. Mr. Shaw crossed the yellow dividing line on the two-lane road and clipped the Saturn. It spun across the highway and was struck by a pickup truck hauling a trailer filled with two tons of horseshoes and related equipment. The two scientists were killed instantly. At the scene, the investigating officer, Bart Rindlisbacher of the Utah Highway Patrol, said he could not pinpoint the cause of the crash. Mr. Shaw said he could not remember doing anything out of the ordinary. The trooper figured it was an unfortunate case of "left of center," a catch-all for a traffic offense that involves crossing the yellow divider. But a witness told the police he had seen Mr. Shaw swerving several times just before the accident, raising Mr. Rindlisbacher's suspicions. The trooper's concerns grew as he drove Mr. Shaw to the hospital. He saw Mr. Shaw, in the passenger seat, pull out his phone and start texting. "Were you texting while you were driving?" Mr. Rindlisbacher recalled asking. "No," he recalled Mr. Shaw responding. (Mr. Shaw said he did not remember the conversation or much about the accident.) The trooper was deeply skeptical. He figured out how to subpoena Mr. Shaw's phone records. Six months later, with help from a state public safety investigator, they got the records and their proof: Mr. Shaw and his girlfriend had sent 11 text messages to each other in the 30 minutes before the crash, the last one at 6:47 a.m., a minute before Mr. Shaw called 911. Investigators concluded he sent that last text when he crossed the yellow line. Still, county prosecutors thought they were unable to charge Mr. Shaw with something other than "left of center." For instance, if they wanted to prove Mr. Shaw guilty of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, they would need to show he knew of the dangers or should have known of the dangers of texting while driving. Mr. Shaw, who had retained a lawyer, would not discuss the issue with law enforcement or prosecutors. Then Terryl Warner, a victim's advocate in the county where the accident occurred, got involved. Ms. Warner had a personal interest in the case because she knew the family of one of the scientists. In July 2007, Ms. Warner, convinced by the trooper's evidence, wrote to prosecutors arguing for a vehicular manslaughter charge. She said the dangers of texting and driving were broadly known, therefore Mr. Shaw should have known better. Mr. Shaw had just started a Mormon mission in Canada when he was called home to face charges of negligent homicide. The trial was set for early 2009. Then, just before Thanksgiving in 2008, at a hearing, Mr. Shaw looked at the families of the two dead scientists and decided he could no longer keep dismissing the phone records that showed he was texting, even though his lawyers advised him to remain quiet. "It hit me that I was being selfish dragging this on," he said. "I decided I've got to do whatever it takes to make this come to an end. If there was anything I could do -- spend a year in jail, two years in jail, whatever -- I'd do it." He pleaded guilty to two counts of negligent homicide, but his record will be cleared if he fulfills the sentence imposed by the judge. It included 30 days in jail, 200 hours of community service, and a requirement that he read "Les Misérables" to learn, like the book's character Jean Valjean, how to make a contribution to society. Last February, Mr. Shaw spoke to the state House Subcommittee on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, which was considering a ban on texting for motorists. The measure seemed likely to fail given the legislature's lack of interest in previous such efforts. Then Mr. Shaw stood to talk about his crash and started sobbing. "I was the one driving and texting," Mr. Shaw said through tears. "Excuse me. I apologize. I didn't know the dangers." Ms. Warner, the victim's advocate, said that moment was a turning point. "Before he spoke, some legislators were talking and texting," she recalled. "After he started talking, there wasn't a dry eye in the room." Under Utah's law, someone caught texting and driving now faces up to three months in jail and up to a $750 fine, a misdemeanor. If they cause injury or death, the punishment can grow to a felony and up to a $10,000 fine and 15 years in prison. Alaska is the only other state that takes a similarly tough approach to electronic distraction, said Ms. Teigen of the National Conference of State Legislators. A law passed there in 2007 makes it a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison if a driver causes a fatal accident when a television, video monitor or computer is on inside the car and in the driver's field of vision. (The law applies to phones used for texting, but not to phones used exclusively for calling or to some other devices, like GPS devices.) The law, which is less focused on texting than Utah's, resulted from a 2003 accident in which a driver, who prosecutors said was watching a movie on a video monitor perched on his dashboard, killed two motorists. These tougher penalties can lead to prickly legal questions. John Wesley Hall, who just stepped down as president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said the police might have difficulty proving a driver suspected of texting wasn't merely dialing a phone. And, he said, there are serious privacy and search issues raised when an officer wants to confiscate a phone. "The police have no business going into my phone," he said. James Swink, the Cache County attorney, expects such challenges, but says that the police in some cases could simply get phone records later, as in the Shaw case. More broadly, Mr. Swink said, drivers in Utah are now on notice that texting while driving is inherently reckless. And as drivers across the nation become more aware of that notion, he said, judges and prosecutors will feel more comfortable asking for big penalties. He said the Shaw case helped to pave the way. "Once the word is out there," he said, "it will become easier for judges to lower the big boom."

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Mon. Blvd. speed limit = 45
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Aug '09

29 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, I a reply to Jake Brown, I stated that the speed limit on Monongahela Blvd. is 40 mph. I was mistaken. The speed limit is 45 mph. I apologize for misleading you! This stuff is so complex already, we don't need to make it worse with incorrect data. Sorry! Frank / Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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Cyclist's Manifesto
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

The complete title of Robert Hurst's book is The Cyclist's Manifesto: The Case For Riding On Two Wheels Instead of Four. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules/

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[Fwd: Re: WV DOH Response to Letter Concerning Closing of Rail Trail]
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please review the Mon Blvd Bike Lane recommendations that I provided to Bill Austin below and let me know if anything is wrong. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: WV DOH Response to Letter Concerning Closing of Rail Trail Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:06:03 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: 'Bill Austin' <baustin(a)moncpc.org> CC: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> References: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAAuYcVxyjk9GhP69k7n4dyXCgAAAEAAAAPz1QKWjjAhOgGPhxq7u/noBAAAAAA==(a)moncpc.org> <8A27568BD739443A9C65CB9FB9D21F9C@donhome> Bill, It might help me to understand what we're trying to do if you shared with me the WVDOH letter to which you and Don are referring. I was not aware of it until I received Don's message below. Does the MPO have a plan drawing of the existing Monongahela Blvd. between Eighth Street and Patteson Drive? If so, could I get a copy and mark it up to show the bike lane? I would use the 1999 AASHTO Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities ( http://www.sccrtc.org/bikes/AASHTO_1999_BikeBook.pdf ) and the 2003 Manual of Uniform Guidelines for Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 9 Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities ( http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2003/part9/part9-toc.htm ) for guidance for the markup. Pages 22-32 of the AASHTO Guide deal with bike lanes. *Stripe width* Page 23 explains that a 6-inch solid stripe is common but some jurisdictions have used an 8-inch stripe "for added distinction". I would recommend a 6-inch stripe to minimize resistance from the WVDOH. All markings on the bike lane should be white. *Lane width* Page 23 and Figure 6 on page 24 indicate that we should designate a 5-foot wide bike lane since parking is prohibited and there is a gutter and curb. *Marking Symbols* Clearly marking the bike lane as one-way is imperative. Figure 13 on page 31 provides templates for typical one-way arrows and bike lane symbols. The arrow symbol and the bicycle symbol should be sufficient to communicate to both motorists and cyclists that this is a bike lane and that bicycles are to travel up it. *Symbol locations* Figure 14 on page 32 shows recommended locations for the symbols with respect to intersections. The text on page 31 also says, "additional stencils may be placed on long uninterrupted sections of roadway". I would recommend placing the bicycle symbol and arrow symbol as shown in Figure 14 beginning 6-feet from the north end of the driveway north of Advance Auto. Because of the traffic volume entering and exiting Advance Auto and the Exxon station, starting the bike lane further south would jeopardize cyclists' safety and may present liability to the state and those businesses. I would recommend repeating the bicycle symbol and arrow symbol every 250 feet after their initial location. 250 feet spacing is consistent with MUTCD guidelines for other markings and signs and will provide a frequent reminder to motorists that there's a bike lane to their right. *Where to end the bike lane* Figure 10 on page 28 depicts typical bicycle and auto movements at major intersections. This figure clearly makes the points I was trying to make to you and Don when we were discussing where the bike lane should end near Evansdale Drive. Page 29 shows preferred treatments for the bike lane when it comes to a right turn lane as at the intersection of Mon Blvd. and Evansdale Drive. I believe the treatment that is most likely to get WVDOH buy-in is represented in Figure 10-d. This treatment requires no changes to the existing markings. It is also least likely to discourage cyclists from selecting correct lane positioning when going straight through or making left turns. The AASHTO Guide provides limited guidance on where the bike lane should end. Fortunately, the MUTCD provides some guidance. The MUTCD Section 9C.04 Markings For Bicycle Lanes states, "When the right through lane is dropped to become a right turn only lane, the bicycle lane markings should stop at least 100 feet before the beginning of the right turn lane." While in our case, the right through lane is not "dropped" to become a right turn only lane, the intent of this guideline is to provide sufficient distance, 100 feet, for the bicyclist to merge into the right through lane before autos begin to turn right. Therefore, I would recommend that bike lane end 100 feet before the beginning of the right turn lane from Mon Blvd. onto Evansdale Drive. *Signage* The MUTCD Section 9B.04 Bicycle Lane Signs also provides valuable guidance on signage. I would recommend placing the following signs at the following locations (the letters and numbers in parentheses after the sign text designate the specific sign number that can be found in the MUTCD): 1. BIKE LANE (R3-17) AHEAD (R3-17aP) 6 feet after the intersection of Eighth Street and Mon Blvd.; 2. BIKE LANE (R3-17) at the beginning of the bike lane and every 1000 feet thereafter (the MUTCD requires BIKE LANE signs to accompany bike lane markings but "the signs need not be adjacent to every symbol to avoid overuse of the signs"; 3. BIKE LANE (R3-17) ENDS (R3-17bP) at the end of the bike lane; 4. BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE, YIELD TO BIKES (R4-4) at the beginning of the right turn lane; 5. SHARE THE ROAD signs (SHARE THE ROAD (W16-1) plaque in conjunction with the W11-1 (bicycle in diamond shaped sign) sign every 250 feet on both sides along Don Knotts Blvd., Beechurst Av., the west side of Mon Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Drive, both sides of Mon Blvd. between Evansdale Dr. and the Edith Barrill (Star City) Bridge. (Please note that the Bicycle Board recommended and the Traffic Commission approved these share the road signs at the same time that the Bicycle Board recommended and the Traffic Commission approved the Mon Blvd. bike lane.) I'm sure I overlooked some things. I hope you've discovered and noted them as you read the above. I look forward to the next step. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ On 8/23/2009 1:48 AM, Don Spencer wrote: > > Bill -- Sorry to be absent from my computer so much this week. I > appreciate your meeting with us last Monday to work on the bike lane. > I promise to stay out of your way on this issue - as far as the MPO > structure is concerned. > > > > If a local drawing is needed, I would rather have the Bicycle Board > create the drawing first and then have it taken to the City Manager > and Engineer for their review and action. The Bicycle Board has more > experience in understanding cycling issues than do the Engineering > personnel -- even though they have resources which they can use to > check out and confirm standards. The DOH will have their own opinion > too, but it is important for us to say what we proposed...first. > > > > Frank Gmeindl needs to be the point person -- in my opinion. > > > > Don > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] > *Sent:* Friday, August 21, 2009 2:24 PM > *To:* 'Bill Austin'; dspencer36(a)comcast.net > *Subject:* RE: WV DOH Response to Letter Concerning Closing of Rail Trail > > > > Don, > > > > I wasn't sure you got this the last time I sent it. One key question I > have is *will the City be able to provide a drawing of the typical > section we are proposing*? Do you need to have the City Manager > request it from the City Engineer? I will be happy to work with the > appropriate person on the specifications. Please let me know who that is. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Bill > > > > *From:* Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:52 AM > *To:* 'dspencer36(a)comcast.net' > *Subject:* FW: WV DOH Response to Letter Concerning Closing of Rail Trail > > > > Don, > > > > Thanks for meeting with me yesterday. I was rereading the attached > response from DOH this morning and had several thoughts. Please take a > look at the next to last paragraph and the last paragraph on the first > page. We need to do several things, first we need to note the City > Managers commitment to placing the striping. Secondly, we need a > drawing of THE typical cross-section of the striping that needs to be > installed. It should probably be based on an ASHTO standard facility > that has been constructed in West Virginia. I am looking into that > now. We will need a draft engineering level product to share with the > new technical committee by mid-September. > > > > > > Please let me know your thoughts. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Bill > > > > *From:* Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] > *Sent:* Monday, July 27, 2009 4:18 PM > *To:* 'Bellcom21(a)aol.com'; 'David Bruffy'; 'dspencer36(a)comcast.net'; > 'gvmayor(a)comcast.net'; 'jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us'; 'Joe Fisher'; > 'dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net'; 'Keller, Perry J'; 'bill(a)byrnehedges.com'; > 'scmayor(a)comcast.net'; 'Moncom(a)aol.com'; 'djhstarcity(a)hotmail.com'; > 'dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net'; 'statler4board(a)hotmail.com' > *Cc:* Mike Paugh > *Subject:* WV DOH Response to Letter Concerning Closing of Rail Trail > > > > Board Members, > > > > Please find attached a letter from Robert Pennington of the West > Virginia Department of Highways responding to the MPO's recent > correspondence concerning the closing of the Rail Trail. We will > continue to work to coordinate with DOH on this issue. > > > > Regards, > > > > Bill Austin, AICP > > Executive Director > > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > > 180 Hart Field Road > > Morgantown, WVA 26508 > > 304-291-9571 > > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > > >

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WV DOH letter regarding BB recommendation
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the letter that the WV DOH sent the MPO Director regarding our recommendations for the Bike Lane and Share the Road signs. Gives you an idea of what we're up against. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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FWD: bicycle item
by director 23 Aug '09

23 Aug '09

Good morning, John Lozier passed on this interesting bike link. I forward it for your viewing enjoyment. Nick http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/22/770982/-London-Paramedics- Forced-to-Use-Bicycles -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: August BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Attached, please find the August minutes. Thank you, BETSY SHOGREN

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Ebike share program at University of Washington, Seattle
by director 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Good afternoon, I just came across this article on one of the science sites I read. I'll be in Seattle next month again and be sure to look at the bikes in this program. If anyone is interested in a report let me know. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/11/27/bike Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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GIS progress...
by Derek Springston 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hey guys, I worked a bit last night on the GIS route mapping, but it's going to take a while to get all of your routes on the map. I thought I could get them all uploaded in a week or so, but that isn't going to happen. My goal now is to get them finished up before the next Bike Board meeting. Then we can discuss the symbology for each route. Big thanks go to Frank, Jacob, Jonathan, Alice, Jim, Aira, Adam, and anyone else who put their routes on the mapping for our last meeting. Did I forget anyone? If so, please let me know because I appreciate those of you who've pitched in. Now, I just have to finish mapping everything! Thanks! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Back…

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Bike sharing increases ridership, ridership decreases crashes
by director 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Good evening, Thought I'd pass on this article from Atlantic Monthly today... http://business.theatlantic.com/2009/08/why_bike-sharing_programs_are_reall… Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Main Street Morgantown is putting bikes downtown!
by director 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Good morning, In a rather ironic twist I found out this morning that Arts in the Park has made and painted a bunch of bike-art silhouettes to put on the downtown lampposts starting this Fall when the plants come down. After some discussion with the artist doing the work (Debbie and Sonda) it turns out that everybody wants REAL bikes downtown too - with one exception. The bikes are 1/8" aluminum sheet with whimsical scenes painted on them. The good that could come from this would be if seeing art-bikes downtown gets everybody excited enough to overcome the resistance to real bikes. In fact there is a company that makes a bike parking fixture that hauls bikes up a pole. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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FW: Commuter/ bike route mapping...
by Derek Springston 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Hey guys, Below is my conversation with John from CyclePath. We're ok to use the same symbols. It looks like we'll have to just create our own definitions under each symbol type. I'll create that and get your approval soon. Thanks! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:43:46 -0400 From: path(a)frognet.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: Re: Commuter/ bike route mapping... Derek, I see no problem with you replicating the symbols. If possible, give me a small line of credit on your map/brochure somewhere. If not, no big deal. The way I determined the road hierarchy was by taking a current map and marking the roads the way I thought they should be marked with felt tip markers. I then showed it to several other cyclist for editing. I figured that the perceptions of the more experienced cyclists in our community was a better resource than trying to set up some kind of stricter criteria such as vehicle counting or road width. I also suggest including a disclaimer of some type on the map that "conditions can vary.....every attempt was made to make the map accurate.....that the map is "as is" and .....you are not responsible for any liability associated with the content......etc. etc." Hope this helps and let me know if you need more information. Also, let me know when your map is done and ready for viewing. John Lefelhocz Derek Springston wrote: John, I spoke with you over a month ago concerning the Cyclepath Athens, Ohio Bicycle Commuter Map that you were involved with. We are interested in using the same symbols for our paths (Highly Recommended Road, Suggested Road, Bike Friendly Side Street, etc....). Would it bother you if we did that? If so, please let us know. IF you're ok with us adopting the same symbology, I believe it could be beneficial for us discuss how we can get ours to have the same criteria for these determinations as you used. Please contact me ASAP. Thanks and have a wonderful day! ~Derek Springston “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:10 -0400 From: path(a)frognet.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: Re: Commuter/ bike route mapping... Derek, The person you are looking for would be me. I'm an artist and I also own Cycle Path. https://www.athenscyclepath.com/AthensCommuterMap.pdf is the newest version of this map. Discussing via email is easiest for me. If you need a more in depth conversation I can set up a time to consult via the phone. John Lefelhocz (owner) Cycle Path Bike Shop 104 W. Union St. Athens, Ohio 45701 740 593 8482 http://www.athenscyclepath.com "Cycle Your Path" Derek Springston wrote: Hi, I am a member of the Morgantown, WV Bike Board, which is part of the city's Traffic Commission. We are planning on creating a Bike Route Map for our community that will help potentially motivate folks to ride more. One of our previous Bike Board members left us with a map that shows the routes of downtown Athens, OH with a Cycle Path symbol on the bottom right corner. We really liked the symbology and labelling of the routes on your map. They're green and red and start with Highly Recommended Road, Suggested Road, etc, etc. We would like to find the primary contact who was involved with creating this map to discuss different options for our map and potentially gain some new insights. Give me a name and phone number if possible. Thanks and have a wonderful day! ~Derek Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone. -- Max,John & Katsu Cycle Path Bike Shop 104 W. Union St. Athens, Ohio 45701 740 593 8482 http://www.athenscyclepath.com "Cycle Your Path" Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. Try Bing now. -- Max,John & Katsu Cycle Path Bike Shop 104 W. Union St. Athens, Ohio 45701 740 593 8482 http://www.athenscyclepath.com "Cycle Your Path" _________________________________________________________________ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Back…

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Bike Route Mapping, GIS, and Google..
by Derek Springston 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Hey guys, I successfully converted the Morgantown Bike Route file, which was yellow on the my aerial map last night, from a shapefile (.shp) which is used by my ArcGIS software to a KML or KMZ file, which is used by Google Earth. It overlayed correctly in Google Earth. My next step is to figure out how we can post this on Google Earth and Google Maps for future use by a broader audience. However, in the meantime, if you regularly create routes by using Google Earth, Google Maps, MapMyRide, etc please continue to do so. I'm confident that if I could convert from a shapefile to KML or KMZ, then I could use your KML or KMZ files. Please send me your routes via KML or KMZ files, and I'll let you know if I succesfully bring them into my mapping. Then we'll proceed from there. Those of you who are more comfortable with paper maps, please feel free to mark those up as well. I'll do a good job of copying your routes onto our mapping. I promise! Please get me your routes ASAP. I would like to have them in by next week. If you're busy, I understand, but let's not take any longer than 2 weeks. That will give me a few weeks to map all of your routes before the next Bike Board meeting so that we can, as a Bike Board, begin assigning symbology to each route. I will map the routes given to me last night and email a PDF to all. I will try to finish this up by Sunday (8-9-09). I will attempt to make the file size small and manageable, but maintain enough quality so you can easily view it and make decisions while drawing your routes. I already have an email in to John Lefelhocz, owner of CyclePath who was key in creating the Athens, OH Commuter Map concerning use of their symbols. I will also email him and find out if he can give us a synopsis on their criteria or a copy of their definitions of each symbol if possible. Then, I'll use part of our definitions and road examples from last night with his, create a legend with definitions, and get it approved by the Bike Board to be ready for choosing the symbols for each route we pick at the next meeting. Sounds ambitious, but I think it's possible if you guys can get me your routes in the next 1-2 weeks. Have a nice weekend. Hope to see you out on the roads! ~Derek P.S. Aira and Adam, thanks for your attendance and input. Come again! “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Back…

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This Thursday's Bike Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Bicycle Board Members, *Agenda and Read-Aheads* Attached is a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Also attached are the minutes of our last meeting and a copy of Athens Ohio bike route map. *Bike Route Map* In preparation for our meeting, please go to the Morgantown Visitor's Center (68 Donley Street, Wharf District) or see me to get a free copy of their newly printed Morgantown City street map. Mark up the map to indicate preferred bike routes. If possible, use the legend that's on the Athens map (at least mark the highly recommended roads): * Highly Recommended Road (thick green line) * Suggested Road (medium green line) * Bike Friendly Side Street (thin green line) * Strategic Shortcut (dashed green line) * Neutral Road (neither good nor bad) (thin orange line) * Road to Avoid at Peak Hours (thin red line) * Road Advised Against Using (medium red line) * Road to Avoid Whenever Possible (thick red line) On Thursday, with Derek's leadership, we will develop a Morgantown Bicycle Route map. If we all mark up the same City map using the same legend, we can simply transfer our marks to a master map at the next meeting and minimize "babel". Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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main streat board meeting
by Chip Wamsley 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

Hey all, I met with the board of Main Street Morgantown this morning to discuss our plans for bike racks on High street. They are still concerned about the urban clutter that the racks will add to the downtown. Furthermore, they would like to remove the curbing around the trees, which will make the rack placement in those spots a new obstruction. Their questions were: 1) did we have other options? 2) could we put all bikes in the parking garages? 3) could we use a mixture of parking? 4) could we put the bikes on side streets? 5) would there be a time limit on parking? 6) who would police the racks? 7) how would abandoned bikes be dealt with? 8) why weren't all of the property owners and merchants contacted about the rack placement? I told them that we could do bike corrals at the expense of losing a parking space. Not only would they not be as convenient, but they are less attractive. I discussed the options of some secure parking in the parking garages, but the loss of on street parking would lower the the use of downtown by cyclists. I proposed a mix of one side of High street with post and rings and a bicycle corral possibly near the Blue Moose as a pilot project. I told them that side streets had been considered but the existence already of the bump outs and trees gave us an out of the way placement of racks. Dan Borhoff commented on questions 5,6 and 7 by saying that a city ordinance would have to be passed by city council. My response to question 8 was that we were working with organizations like main street and the design committee who represent these individuals and that it was not practical for us to contact every merchant and property owner. The Main Street board wants to discuss it further and have us meet with the design committee again (they meet the second Thursday of the month). We will need to develop a more definitive plan for bike corral style parking. There will be several problems to consider: 1) working with the parking authority to obtain spaces. 2) working with the state DOH as most street downtown are also state roads. 3) dealing with more underground utility issues in the street with regard to mounting bollards and racks. Lots more stuff to work on before the next design committee meeting August 13. Chip

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July Meeting Concern
by Gunnar Shogren 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Good day all, Don asked me to send this email, as he is currently... ah... doing field work for the Board (he's out cycling). His concern is that if enough folks aren't planning on coming to the meeting this Thursday, then he'd like to not worry about it and such what-not (it would be cancelled). But *if* there are enough folks that are planning on attending then by all means we will have it. So *please* reply to this and let Don know if you of your status. Thanks, gunnar. Don's PS

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Bike League Instructor Levels and Course Descriptions
by director 28 Jun '09

28 Jun '09

Good afternoon, My apologies for not getting this to you sooner, due to a combination of technical and cerebral difficulties. There is also course material on the LCI website, but it requires login with an LCI #. Positive Spin would be happy to order printed materials at cost if desired. We would keep them in our library where anyone can come read them anytime we're open. File is attached as a .pdf Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Seattle/Google Bikewise
by director 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Good evening, More info about the new application developed by Seattle's Cascade Bike Club in this email I just received. I believe it addresses one of the concerns expressed about connecting this data to road maintenance authorities. btw It appears that it only accepts things in the Seattle area. My report for Morgantown (unresponsive light at Beechurst and 6th) didn't get mapped. Still, I think it's pretty cool. I mentioned it to a developer at Google that I met in San Jose. Hopefully it will spread soon. Nick ===================== snip ===================== Hello Bikewise! Since launching a month ago, nearly a thousand people have signed up and posted reports or registered bikes. We've gotten good media attention, from blogs to newspapers to TV news. Thanks to all of you (!), Bikewise now has crash, hazard, and theft reports from 25 U.S. states and 6 countries. But we're really just getting started. Here's what we're working on: Our top priority is making sure that the data you enter actually gets used to make streets safer and better for cycling. It's kind of amazing, but this is already happening. Here are some examples: * Kirkland, WA wants to integrate our hazard reporting system into its street maintenance operations. We're working with them to figure out how to do it. * Seattle, WA is also interested in integrating Bikewise reports into city operations. We're working with the head of traffic operations and road maintenance to make this happen. * A traffic engineer at the University of WA is starting research on using Bikewise crash data for street safety planning. Such planning normally relies solely on official police reports, which of course underreport bike crashes tremendously. Obviously, there's much more to come on all of this. It's not going to happen overnight, but it's happening. Our other top priority is making the Bikewise site useful and user-friendly. Since Bikewise went live, a lot of technical issues have been fixed and some new features have been added. In particular, you can now edit your own reports and you can set your default location. (So, if Google thinks you're in Poughkeepsie, you can tell it otherwise.) The big bug we fixed was photos - a setup issue on our production server was preventing photos from being saved. Sorry! If you uploaded a photo and it never appeared, give it another shot. Lots of other little bugs have also been fixed. Thanks to all who let us know about them! Last but not least, we've added some impressive bike safety content to our Resources pages. Please check it out ( http://www.bikewise.org/pub/simple/resources ) and let us know what you think. And remember to always Bike Wisely! Happy Cycling! Phil Mitchell and Tessa Greegor (Cascade Bicycle Club) -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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SF Bike Plan
by director 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Good morning, In spite of some unfair political opposition San Francisco's city-wide bike plan passed yesterday with overwhelming city and community support. http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/06/26/sf-bike-plan-unanimously-approved-by-the… How do we get one of those? Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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BOPARC Representative
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

An interesting development for another possible ex officio. I just attended a Neighborhood Association potluck in Suncrest, and Ralph LaRue said he would be interested in representing BOPARC at our meetings after August 1st. -Jonathan

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Bike Route Meeting 6-17-09 Minutes
by Derek Springston 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hey guys, Attached are the minutes to our GIS/ Bike Route Meeting that was held on 6-17-09. For those that attended, check the minutes to make sure you approve and agree with Action Items and due dates, etc and reply to me. For those who didn't attend, take a look to see what we did. Thanks, ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutori…

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Modular bikepark/shower units on Treehugger
by director 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

Good evening, I just came across this while reading the news on Treehugger... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/solar-powered-bicycle-parking-pods-… Cool, huh? Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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House Transportation Bill and Safe Routes to School
by director 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Good morning, I received this information on a new transportation bill being considered in Congress. Interesting aspects that directly address improved bike/ped infrastructure and programs. Nick Update on House Transportation Bill and Safe Routes to School June 19, 2009 Over the past few days, there has been a lot of movement on the transportation bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. On Thursday, June 18, Reps. Oberstar, Mica, DeFazio, and Duncan, who are the lead Democrats and Republicans on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released a Blueprint of the transportation bill [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102616852275&s=2741&e=001gi-qANuZ0JyRsdDNpJVamlqS…]. The day before the Blueprint was unveiled, US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asked Congress to delay consideration of the transportation bill and to instead pass an 18-month extension of the current law. Chairman Oberstar and Ranking Member Mica were very firm in the need to move the transportation bill this year, and indicated that they plan to move forward with consideration of the transportation bill next week. While we do not yet have the text of the legislation, which is expected to be released early next week, the Blueprint provides an overview of the high-level changes the Committee will be looking to carry out. Of primary interest to Safe Routes to School supporters, the Blueprint indicates that the transportation bill will create an Office of Livability within the Federal Highway Administration. The office will administer bicycle and pedestrian programs, including Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements. The office is charged with increasing modal choice, advancing livable communities, and promoting integrated land use and planning. Also under the Office's jurisdiction will be compilation and dissemination of best practices on active transportation, developing better data collection and analysis on active transportation, and requiring that all federal aid projects consider comprehensive street design principles, policies, and standards. The Office will also oversee the creation of the U.S. Bicycle Route System. While the details of any proposed changes to strengthen or expand Safe Routes to School will not be known until the legislative language is released, Safe Routes to School supporters should be pleased to see that the program is included in the Blueprint and is being placed with a new office that is charged with overseeing many other bicycle/pedestrian programs. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership will analyze the language of the legislative text as soon as it is released to assess which elements of our recommendations [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102616852275&s=2741&e=001gi-qANuZ0JxgQ7W1ARRJ0WuG… included, and will provide you with additional information as the details emerge. We may have a "call to action" for Safe Routes to School supporters next week, so please watch your email over the coming days. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Safe Routes to School. For questions, please contact Margo Pedroso at margo(a)saferoutespartnership.org [mailto:margo@saferoutespartnership.org]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100380121653&ea=director@posit… This email was sent to director(a)positivespin.org by deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org. Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Email Marketing by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Bikes Belong Coalition | P.O. Box 2359 | Boulder | CO | 80306 -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Seattle Trip Report
by director 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Good morning, I'm currently travelling and have posted a mini-trip report (preliminary) about my visit to Seattle. It covers bike parking, bike paths, bike routes, urban cycling and interesting bike shops I visited while there. You can find it at: http://www.positivespin.org/PublicFiles/2009_0618_SeattleTripReport.pdf Please feel free to pass the link on to anyone else who might be interested. I'm currently in San Jose for the Smart Cycling conference of League instructors. I'll have a report on this next week after I return. See you then. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Complete Streets action in Seattle
by director 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

Good evening, I just came across this blog via the Complete Streets newsletter. It's about a road I was biking/walking on Tuesday. This is a sorely-needed big improvement for this corridor. The concepts might work well at certain intersections along Beechurst/Mon Blvd as well. http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/06/15/358-bus-stop-plazas/#more-5653 Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Amputees Across America - July 10th
by Derek Springston 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

Hey guys, HealthSouth, where my wife works, is involved with Amputees Across America. I guess they'll be riding across the US and will come through Morgantown on July 10th. She invited me to ride with them at 11am on July 10th and asked for support. There are several college students who would like to ride with them but don't have bikes, so she thought I might know some folks who could help. Angie is planning on contacting at least Positive Spin. It seems like they could help with getting folks bikes to ride for the day. Maybe we can offer support just as cyclists. #1 What would the Bike Board like to do about this? #2 Would this be better suited for Positive Spin? Have a nice day! ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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GIS Bike Route Meeting tonight...
by Derek Springston 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hey guys, I just wanted to remind everyone that there is a GIS Bike Route Meeting tonight at 5:30pm in the Training Room of the PSC Building. Please attend if you wish to have input. Brainstorm and bring some ideas, too! I'll do the same today and print out a few maps with the most current info I have. If I left anyone off of the list, please let me know. Thanks! Hope to see you tonight, ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290

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FW: FREE Mountainline Thursday...
by Derek Springston 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

Hey, Thursday is Mountain Line Transit’s ‘Dump the Pump’ Day. They’re offering FREE bus rides with a coupon. Make sure you take one for each ride, both to and from your destinations. You can also print them from their website: http://www.busride.org/ I can print more if you guys need me to. If you do use this, let me know. I'll likely still be riding my bike unless the weather is bad, but it's a great option for transportation. ~Derek S. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutori…

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Bike Route GIS Meeting...
by Derek Springston 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Hey guys, I guess since I'm the mapping guy, I'll take the lead for the creation of the Bike Route map! :) As discussed during the meeting on Thursday, a few of us need to meet to discuss how to create this map, what the criteria will be for a 'route', and various other issues. First, lets identify those of us who would like to meet. During the meeting, these names were mentioned: Derek Springston - volunteered to help Frank Gmeindl - volunteered Jacob Brown - volunteered Don Dickerson - Frank suggested that Don should be involved since he helped with an earlier drafts Gunnar Shogren - Frank suggested Gunnar I believe it may be beneficial to contact these people as well: Steve Harouff Will Ravenscroft Chet Parsons So, who is willing to meet within the next week or two? Please let me know if you're not interested, so I won't keep sending emails. Then, we'll establish a time. Thanks, ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutor…

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cell phone
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '09

13 Jun '09

Bicycle Board Members, So, you think you can talk on the cell phone, even hands free and drive safely? Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubNF9QNEQLA and be entertained. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Fwd: June Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 12 Jun '09

12 Jun '09

Attached, please find the June minutes. Have a great weekend! BETSY

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Wise - It's Everywhere!
by director 10 Jun '09

10 Jun '09

Good morning, I should have read the article before I posted. The Bikewise site defaults to Seattle, but actually is available anywhere there is Google map info. You can register, set your default location, and then put in reports about thefts, hazards, crashes and annoyances. I tested it by reporting the light at 6th and Beechurst that doesn't respond to bicyclists waiting to cross the thoroughfare. I'd encourage everyone else to share as much info as you have so that others can benefit from it. As the article states, there is no official link to authorities that can do road repairs or engineering to address problems. However, there's the opportunity for authorities to take it upon themselves if they monitor the site. Hope this helps. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:31:42 -0400 >Good morning, >On one of the environmental websites I read regularly this news item appeared today. I'll be out there next week and will check into it further. Chances are that I know someone in the program if anyone would like more info on it. > >http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/06/10/bikewise-community-makes-cycling-safer/ > >Nick > >-- >Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >Director, Positive Spin >2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Wise - Seattle collaborative cyclist reporting program
by director 10 Jun '09

10 Jun '09

Good morning, On one of the environmental websites I read regularly this news item appeared today. I'll be out there next week and will check into it further. Chances are that I know someone in the program if anyone would like more info on it. http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/06/10/bikewise-community-makes-cycling-safer/ Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Trail closure
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Monday, 8-June 4:00 PM at the Morgantown Public Safety Center (corner Spruce & Walnut diagonally across from Blue Moose) representatives of BOPARC and MUB will attend the regularly scheduled Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board meeting to discuss MUB plans to close the rail trail to upgrade the water treatment system and install a new sewer pipe. The meeting is open to the public. At last night's Traffic Commission meeting, I learned that City Council directed BOPARC to work with the relevant parties to develop a plan. Perhaps Monday's meeting is one step that BOPARC is taking to make that plan. To my knowledge, BOPARC has not contacted anyone on the Bicycle Board. (Remember the trail stripe?) At last night's Traffic Commission meeting, the Bicycle Board presented the following recommendations: 1. Establish cycling detours around the trail but as close to the trail as reasonable. 2. Complete the work in sections to minimize the impact on cyclists and businesses. At least 6 months before the trail is closed: 3. Install "Share the Road" and "Bike Route" signs every 250 feet on Beechurst Ave., Mon Blvd., Don Knotts Blvd. and University Ave. 4. Install a bike lane going up the hill on Mon Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Drive. Keep the bike lane free of debris. The current shoulder is not properly paved and it certainly is not clean. The Traffic Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the City that the City request the WVDOH to implement recommendations 3 and 4 ASAP. (The way has already been somewhat cleared for implementing Share the Road signs since the WVDOH has already said that they will install them at their expense. In May 2008, the DOH approved the Share the Road signs on Mon Blvd and Don Knotts Blvd. as well as other Bicycle Board recommended Morgantown-area state-maintained roads with speed limits at or above 40 mph. However, the signs weren't installed because they were part of a greater package that included Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs that the DOH also approved in May 2008 but then reconsidered in October 2008 because the new Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices that defines SLMs and BMUFL signs hasn't been adopted by the state yet. The Share the Road signs was the WVDOH's idea in the first place so getting them to install them should not be difficult if they are requested as a separate stand-alone project.) At last night's Traffic Commission meeting, some of the commissioners were not aware of MUBs plan to close the trail. One commissioner, John Martis, vehemently objected to closing the trail and insisted that MUB accomplish the work without closing the trail. He will attend Monday's meeting. The Traffic Commission decided to hold Bicycle Board recommendations 1 and 2 in abeyance until after Monday's meeting. On July 16, City Council will decide whether to accept BOPARC's plan. On July 21, City Council will make its final decision on whether to approve MUB's project. Frank Gmeindl Chariman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles /- John Forester, /Effective Cycling/

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[Fwd: American Bicyclist Update---June 8, 2009]
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jun '09

08 Jun '09

Bicycle Board Members, I'm forwarding the LAB online newsletter to you in case you're not an LAB member and don't get it. If you already get it, I apologize for cluttering your in-box with a duplicate. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: American Bicyclist Update---June 8, 2009 Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:58:21 -0400 (EDT) From: League of American Bicyclists <bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org> Reply-To: meghan(a)bikeleague.org To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0015ak-Six2vtoh5tjsNSD0TSmok18…> You're receiving this email because of your relationship with League of American Bicyclists. Please confirm <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/c.jsp?t=1102604707848.12818.8512558115.2…> your continued interest in receiving email from us. 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Draft Letter to WVDOT
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '09

05 Jun '09

Damien, Thank you for spending so much time with me yesterday to discuss the trail closing issue and the Traffic Commission's decision to recommend Share the Road signs and a bike lane. As I agreed during our discussion yesterday, I have attached to this message a draft letter to Secretary of the WVDOT requesting these. I hope this will at least give you a head start on implementing their recommendation. The attached letter is not entirely consistent with the Traffic Commission's recommendation or our discussion yesterday. As I was writing it, I had much more time to consider what we're recommending and how we're recommending it. You will notice that while the Bicycle Board's recommendation that the Traffic Commission endorsed included Bike Route signs in addition to the Share the Road signs. Bike Route signs are not addressed in the attached draft letter. Upon much more consideration and study of the MUTCD and AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities, I concluded that Bike Route signs are not appropriate and may retard WVDOT's action on the Share the Road signs and the bike lane. Basically, Bike Route signs indicate that the signed route is superior to alternative proximal routes. Given the motor traffic volume, real motor vehicle speeds and questionable aesthetics on South University Avenue, Beechurst Ave. and Mon Blvd., it would probably only be appropriate to label those roadways as Bike Route *Detours *if indeed the rail trail had already been signed as a bike route as it should be. Yesterday, I explained that installing Share the Road signs on state maintained Morgantown roadways that have speed limits greater than or equal to 40 mph was the idea of the WVDOH representatives with whom Don Spencer and Jenny Selin met February 28, 2009 in Charleston to expedite approval of the Shared Lane Markings (SLM). I also explained that when Paul Maddox retracted his approval of the Shared Lane Markings, he did not explicitly address the Share the Road signs which were part of the overall package: SLMs, Bicycles May Use Full Lane (BMUFL) signs and Share the Road signs. Yesterday, you and I agreed that the letter should cite that previous approval of the Share the Road signs. Again, upon further deliberation, I decided not to include mention of the previous approval in the attached letter because I thought disassociating the Share the Road signs from the SLMs and BMUFL signs would avoid their being set aside until the SLM and BMUFL signs issue is resolved which may take another 1.5 years. On the other hand, vocally and informally reminding the appropriate WVDOH officials such a Bill Robinson who participated in the February 28 meeting that the Share the Road signs was their idea might help expedite them if progress slows. Of course, the attached letter is for the City Manager's signature and I and the Bicycle Board as well as probably the Traffic Commission realize that he can modify it as he pleases. I think we all share the same objective, to facilitate safe bicycling in Morgantown and however the letter is finally worded, it will align with that objective. Just as a reminder, we discussed including a map with the letter and you mentioned that you could generate the map. I hope the information in the draft letter is sufficient for you to make the map. Also, a Bicycle Board member questioned whether the letter should include the cited parts of the MUTCD and AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities. I did not include these because I'm not sure I have the most recent official versions. If you think we should attach these and you don't have the most recent and official versions, I will do what I can to get them and provide them to you. Thanks again for working with us on this! I look forward to seeing what actually goes forward. Frank

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Letter to DOH for STR signs & bike lane
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '09

05 Jun '09

Bicycle Board Members, Today, I agreed with Damien Davis of the City Engineer's office to draft a letter for the City to send to the WVDOT requesting Share the Road signs and a bike lane for Mon Blvd. to support the Traffic Commissions decision last night to support these. Attached is the draft letter. *Does anybody have an electronic copy of the AASHTO guidelines for Bicycle Facility design that you can send me or point me to so I can cite relevant sections for bike lane design?* Also, I would appreciate any constructive edits you could make and return to me by early afternoon tomorrow, Friday. (Please use Track Changes.) I want to get this to Damien Davis by COB tomorrow. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Tonight's report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Bicycle Board Members, May I have your concurrence to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight? Frank

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Fwd: letter to the editor
by Jim Rye 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Having seen nothing in the DP subsequent to mailing our BTW results to the newsroom, I created a modified version (below) as a letter to the editor, sent today. Jim Rye Professor Science Education Dept C&I/LS College of Human Resources & Education West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604L Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Email: jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Web Page: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U ECAS/HRE NSF-Supported WV Watershed Dynamics Project http://www.wvscience.org/wvwatershed/ >>> Jim Rye 6/3/2009 11:12 AM >>> Dear Editor, Is there one technology that YOU could use to lose/keep off unhealthy amounts of body fat, improve your mental health, save money, reduce traffic congestion, decrease your carbon/ecological footprint, and feel good about being more physically fit and helping our country reduce its dependence on foreign oil? Yes: the BICYCLE. In response to the DP announcement (5/12/09) of May 11-15 "Bike to Work Week" Morgantown events, 25 area residents planned to bike commute to work at least twice (and most, daily) during that week. Distances ranged from 2 to 28 miles for the daily commute and 4 to 80 miles for the entire week. Over the entire week, this group planned to bike commute to work 826 miles, which would result in: saving approximately 41 gallons of gasoline (by leaving their cars at home); reducing carbon dioxide auto emissions by 826 lbs; and burning almost 24,000 additional food Calories, equal to what are found in about 7 lbs of body fat. At http://wecan.wvu.edu/biketowork , you can download an "advanced log" that will estimate your own statistics based on the distances that you bicycle commute. WE CAN make a difference! Consider this: If our group maintained this bicycle commuting for a full year, it would conserve over 2,100 gallons of gasoline and reduce carbon dioxide auto emissions by over 21 tons. What if our group size of bicycle commuters increased from 25 to 250? Over a year, we'd save over 21,000 gallons of gasoline and reduce auto carbon dioxide emissions by 210 tons. WEIGHT, THERE'S MORE...about those Calories in the 7 lb of adipose tissue burned by our bicycle commuters. Over a year, this is the equivalent of over 14 lb per person. Over 5 years, this type of healthy behavior could prevent the gain or facilitate the loss of almost 70 lb in an individual. Oh...in case you think you're too old: Our commuters were far from "spring chickens," with over 30% in the 50-70 year old range. Over 60% of the participants now plan to bicycle commute to work more frequently. Here's more of what they told us: "I enjoyed every bit of commuting last week. I usually commute 2-3 times a week by bike, but last week I made it all five days. Bike-To-Work week motivated me...and I will try to do this more!" "Having a designated week reminds people to give it a try and it lets them know how easy it is." "Every week is bike to work week." Imagine a Morgantown with little traffic congestion during rush hours, better air quality, a healthier citizenry, more green space...the bicycle really is a magnificent piece of technology to solve much of what ails us. WE CAN! Please, become an advocate for bicycling as a means of local transportation, if for no other reason, so we don't continue to "Pave [our children's] paradise, put up a parking lot" -Joni Mitchell. -Jim Rye 692-0982 or 293-4416

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Trail closure
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '09

02 Jun '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks for your responses concerning MUB closing the trail to install a sewer pipe. As usual, the Traffic Commission meets the day before we meet. I usually deliver a written report. I'm working on that and probably won't complete it until late tonight. In the meantime, with your concurrence, I would like to include the attached with the report. Please let me know what you think ASAP. I tried to include your comments on the subject. I will also send you the complete report when I complete it. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Fwd: FW: NYTimes.com: Bike Messenger
by Jim Rye 02 Jun '09

02 Jun '09

BOOKS / SUNDAY BOOK REVIEW | May 31, 2009 Bike <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/books/review/Byrne-t.html?emc=eta1> Messenger By DAVID BYRNE An argument for commuters to ditch the car in favor of the bicycle, for the sake of cities and health alike. <http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/spacer.gif> <http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/spacer.gif> Copyright <http://www.nytimes.com/ref/membercenter/help/copyright.html> 2009 The New York Times Company <http://www.nytco.com/> | Privacy <http://www.nytimes.com/ref/membercenter/help/privacy.html> Policy <http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/spacer.gif> <http://www.nytimes.com/adx/bin/adx_remote.html?type=noscript&page=emailthis .nytimes.com/openrate&posall=Bottom1&pos=Bottom1&query=qstring&keywords=>

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BB members in the news
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

Betsy and gunnar on the Front page of VeloNews: http://velonews.com/article/92650/bishop-outfoxes-a-small-group-in-the-fina… Frank

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Next week's Bicycle Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 May '09

31 May '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply ASAP with any recommended agenda items for our next Thursday, 6/4 meeting. Attached is a preliminary draft. With your reply, please include the desired outcome of your topic and the amount of time that you estimate to achieve the desired outcome. Also, kudos to Chip for making a mock up of the post-and-loop bicycle parking device and kudos to Chip, Derek, gunnar and Marilyn for taking photos of each and every downtown bicycle parking space and getting them up on the City's web site: http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/tm/index.htm . Please contact Chip if you have any comments on the racks or their locations. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: RE: rail trail closed for a year?]
by Frank Gmeindl 30 May '09

30 May '09

Bicycle Board, What, if anything, does the Bicycle Board want to do about this? Closing the rail-trail between Deckers Creek and the Star City bridge for a year to install a second sewer line. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: rail trail closed for a year? Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 10:42:47 -0400 From: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>,<wileya120(a)gmail.com>, 'Robert Anderson' <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, 'Bill Reger-Nash' <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> CC: Mark Wise <mwise(a)BOPARC.org>, Daniel Boroff <dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ella(a)montrails.org>,Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net>, Jon Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu> References: <4A1B9F9A02000013008C0CFF(a)newgwia.hsc.wvu.edu> <D602B22211244ACE9DC5DB24C73F01B8@donhome> Thank you for the update, Don. I look forward to discussion of this matter, hopefully with BOPARC, MUB, and Arboretum representatives at the next Pedestrian Safety Board meeting, Monday June 8 4-5:30 at the Public Safety Building. I think the Board should get accurate project information before making any public comment. Have fun. Be active. Christiaan >>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 5/28/2009 10:30 AM >>> Hi, All - Just to bring you up to date on this issue a bit...City Council is requesting that there be a community meeting on this issue sometime during the month of June. It will be important that Christiaan's views and the views of others on how the construction plan should be formulated can be expressed and perhaps discussed. I suspect that the date for the meeting will be announced on by June 2 at the Council meeting. Also, MUB announced that coordination of some concerns about the trail will be handled by BOPARC. It is hoped that BOPARC will put together a meeting to discuss trail construction which will include the MRTC, the WVU Arboretum, as well as the Pedestrian Safety Board and perhaps the Bicycle Board as well. Don -----Original Message----- From: Robert Anderson [mailto:randerson@hsc.wvu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 7:52 AM To: wileya120(a)gmail.com; Bill Reger-Nash; Christiaan Abildso Cc: dspencer36(a)comcast.net; ella(a)montrails.org Subject: Re: rail trail closed for a year? I am in Chas today and tomorrow so I will miss tonight as well. Christiaan has a great point, namely that shutting down the entire length of trail for a year is not acceptable. Instead, one section at a time. Just like is done when a road has to be repaired or expanded. Bob Robert H. Anderson Deputy Director Prevention Research Center PO Box 9190 3820 HSC South West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506 304-293-1828 304-293-8624 (fax) 304-376-5299 (cell) >>> "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> 05/25/09 10:36 PM >>> Sorry all, have an afternoon meeting in Charleston tomorrow so I probably won't be back in time. I do not have a formal letter, but I suggest we ask MUB to approach the trail improvements as if they are working on a road...working one section at a time and offering detours. For example, work on the following segments with detours: 1) Decker's Creek to Stansbury with a detour out to Beechurst and back on behind Stansbury 2) Stansbury to 8th St...again detour out onto Beechurst 3) 8th St to Arb service entrance...detour to service road along river? Bill suggested this may be a possibility with funds for crushed stone??? 4) Arb service road to Star City sewage treatment plant...again, service road usable? Nothing formal yet, but that's my initial thought for discussion of feasibility. Let's treat the trail as if it's a road...not revolutionary, but beneficial for the community. I'm including Ella. I'm sure she's interested/better informed than we are. Christiaan >>> Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com> 5/25/2009 9:53 PM >>> I know Don will obviously be there tomorrow; but I think I am free -- so I will try and attend in order to represent us. Christiaan -- if you typed something up to send by now, could you forward it to me, so I have consistent talking points? Or maybe I'll see you there! Let me know. On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 4:07 PM, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: > Don, > > As always, I appreciate your input. Thank you. > > I appreciate that this is an important and major project for the community, > but there is a service road (between the trail and the river) that might be > put into service during the rail trail down time. > > Bill > > > > WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily > Feel the power of half an hour! > > Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D > Professor of Community Medicine > West Virginia University School of Medicine > Morgantown WV 26506-9190 > Phone: 304/293-0763 > Fax: 304/293-6685 > > Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed > BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ > > > > > >>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 5/25/2009 12:35 AM >>> > Bill - The MUB planning will be discussed at City council on Tuesday, May > 26. The information that I have received on the trail closing thus far is > even more disturbing than what Jon has reported. I am sure that there will > be some negotiation in the planning which will result from the City Council > Review. This is a major project for the community. > > Don > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill Reger-Nash [mailto:wreger@hsc.wvu.edu] > Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 10:25 AM > To: dspencer36(a)comcast.net; Angela Wiley; Robert Anderson; Christiaan > Abildso > Subject: Re: Fwd: railtrail closed for a year? > > Christiaan et al, > > I suggest we invite MUB and Boparc to our June meet to discuss this issue. > They are scheduled to begin on Jan 1, 2010 and finish by Dec 31, 2010. > > There is a service road between the rail trail and the river. Perhaps that > could be covered roughly with fine gravel. > > Bill > > WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily > Feel the power of half an hour! > > Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D > Professor of Community Medicine > West Virginia University School of Medicine > Morgantown WV 26506-9190 > Phone: 304/293-0763 > Fax: 304/293-6685 > > Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed > BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ > > > > > >>> "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> 5/22/2009 10:13 > AM >>> > All - > I'm going to craft a response that I hope will stimulate a discussion with > us, the Bike Board, MUB & the Arb. > > Events that will be affected: Moutaineer Triathlon, Sprint Splash & Spin > Triathlon, Twilight 5-miler...they all use that section of the trail. > > >>> "Robert Anderson" <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu> 5/22/2009 9:08 AM >>> > Very bad. For some people near one end or the other they can manage, if not > as well as they like. But for many, many others, this ruins things for > them. > What is the position of the rail trail people. Does MUB have the legal > authority to do this without getting anyone's OK? > > >>> Bill Reger-Nash 5/21/2009 4:03 PM >>> > The following message comes from Jon Weems of the WVU Arboretum. It > appears > to me that pedestrian advocates should express displeasure for this > proposed > lack of accommodation. If they were to close a street down for a year, ... > well, it just would never happen. > > Bill > > > > >Subject: Arboretum sewer line > >Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 10:19:52 -0400 > >From: "Jonathan Weems" <Jonathan.Weems(a)mail.wvu.edu> > > > >I met with three MUB engineers this Monday and learned more about > >the new sewer line going through the Arboretum. It will be a 36 inch > >diameter pressure line, installed along the ditch line on the uphill > >side of the rail-trail. It will supplement but not replace the old > >gravity line along the downhill side of the rail-trail. > > > >This is to be built with stimulus money during the calendar year > >2010. The rail-trail will be closed from Decker's Creek to the > >sewage treatment plant by the Star City bridge for the year. After > >the sewer line is complete MUB will repave the rail-trail, widening > >it to 12 feet where possible and installing some paved turnouts on > >the downhill side of the rail-trail. The turnouts will be places > >where folks can get out of the flow (sorry, accidental bad pun) if > >they want to stop for a while. > > > >This new line will be well within the old railroad right-of-way and > >also within the MEA power line right-of-way. It will be within the > >area the railroad used to brush-hog and spray with herbicides. Lots > >of saplings, a few trees up to 6 inches in diameter, and no larger > >trees will need to be removed. > > > >I told the engineers I didn't know of any current research projects > >that would be disturbed by the work planned. They said they thought > >they would be able to keep the three Arboretum trail crossings (of > >the rail-trail) open during construction. We all identified the flat > >place below the old landslide as an obvious spot for a turnout. I > >also suggested one near the bottom of the Service Road where the > >bike rack is located. Some turnouts outside the Arboretum will be > >landscaped, but evidently not within the Arboretum. I said we > >wouldn't want exotic plants used in any event. > > > >Overall, I see this sewer line construction as a major disruption > >for rail-trail users but less of a disruption for Arboretum > >visitors. If we get a turnout with benches and a bike rack at the > >bottom of the Service Road I think we should install an interpretive > >sign inviting rail-trailers to explore Arboretum trails on foot. > > > >They agreed we should have an on-site meeting later this year, once > >detailed specs have been developed and locations staked out. > > > >This is a rush job, the time line driven by the stimulus money. If > >we have major concerns or suggestions it would be good to > >communicate them early on. > > > >Thank you, > > > > > > > >Jon Weems > > > >Arboretum Specialist > >WVU Department of Biology > >Morgantown, WV 26506-6057 > > > >304-293-5201 ext. 31547 > > > >jweems(a)wvu.edu > >

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Bike Board Resignation
by John Lozier 30 May '09

30 May '09

All, I want to congratulate Frank and all of you for the fine work that has been done by the Bike Board. Also, as I announced at our last meeting, I must resign from the board. I will of course continue to walk, bike, and advocate for transportation alternatives here in Morgantown. Specifically, I will be involved in Uphill Struggle again, set for August 8, under the umbrella of Bill Reger-Nash's "Year of Active Transport. I hope Bike Board will help to encourage this event. Thanks for all the work you are doing. John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: FW: NYTimes.com: Bike Messenger
by director 30 May '09

30 May '09

Jim, Thanks for the tip. We actually have this book on the reading rack at Positive Spin if anyone wants to look at it. We also have the book "Human Powered Home" showing how to make various pedal-powered machines, generators, etc. Anyone can stop by any time to check them out (M-S 9-5 call first though). Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 09:26:39 -0400 >BOOKS / SUNDAY BOOK REVIEW | May 31, 2009 >Bike <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/books/review/Byrne-t.html?emc=eta1> >Messenger >By DAVID BYRNE >An argument for commuters to ditch the car in favor of the bicycle, for the >sake of cities and health alike. > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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WVU Biking/Walking Brochure
by Frank Gmeindl 30 May '09

30 May '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please Reply-All with your recommendations for the attached draft brouchure that Hugh Kierig sent me for use at student orientation, transportation week, employee functions, and fall move in regarding biking and walking. Please review, edit, and make any suggestions that would be helpful. It is a three fold that they are planning. Hugh would like to include some connecting web sites that promote both modes. Also, there is a section for preferred walking and biking routes that they need some guidance on so any information would be helpful. I ask you to Reply-All to to Reply-All to perhaps incite some synergy and creativity as well as links and preferred bicycle routes. Thanks for any help that you can give. On behalf of Hugh, Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: WVU Biking/Walking Brochure]
by director 30 May '09

30 May '09

Frank, Thanks for passing this on. I would suggest taking a look at the Positive Spin tri-fold brochures for some additional information. They are at these links: http://www.positivespin.org/PS_LawBrochure.pdf - Morgantown and WV bike law (includes advice to drivers for sharing the road safely) http://www.positivespin.org/PS_EconBrochure.pdf - economic and health benefits of bicycling (and walking) Thanks. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 17:42:44 -0400 > > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: WVU Biking/Walking Brochure >Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 07:54:11 -0400 >From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > > > >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please Reply-All with your recommendations for the attached draft >brouchure that Hugh Kierig sent me for use at student orientation, >transportation week, employee functions, and fall move in regarding >biking and walking. Please review, edit, and make any suggestions that >would be helpful. It is a three fold that they are planning. > >Hugh would like to include some connecting web sites that promote both >modes. Also, there is a section for preferred walking and biking routes >that they need some guidance on so any information would be helpful. > >I ask you to Reply-All to to Reply-All to perhaps incite some synergy >and creativity as well as links and preferred bicycle routes. > >Thanks for any help that you can give. > >On behalf of Hugh, > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Results of Bike to Work Week, Morgantown
by Jim Rye 29 May '09

29 May '09

BIKE TO WORK WEEK, MORGANTOWN "WE CAN" was the response from 25 Morgantown area employees who planned to bike commute to work at least twice (and most, daily) during the week of May 11-15. Distances ranged from 2 to 28 miles for the daily commute and 4 to 80 miles for the entire week. Over the entire week, this group planned to bike commute to work 826 miles, which would result in: -saving approximately 41 gallons of gasoline (by leaving their cars at home) -reducing carbon dioxide auto emissions by 826 lbs -burning almost 24,000 additional food Calories, equal to what are found in about 7 lbs of body fat "CAN WE" make a difference? You bet. Consider this: -If our group maintained this bicycle commuting for a full year, this would conserve over 2,100 gallons of gasoline and reduce carbon dioxide auto emissions by over 21 tons. -What if our group size increase of bicycle commuters increased from 25 to 250? Over a year, we'd save over 21,000 gallons of gasoline and 210 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. WEIGHT, THERE'S MORE...about those Calories in the 7 lb of adipose tissue burned by our WE CAN commuters: -Over a year, this is the equivalent of over 14 lb per person. -Over 5 years, this type of healthy behavior could prevent the gain or facilitate the loss of almost 70 lb in an individual. Oh...in case you think you're too old: Our WE CAN commuters were far from "spring chickens," with over 30% in the 50-70 year old range. Over 60% of the participants now plan to bicycle commute to work more frequently. Here's some of what they told us: "Would love more events to educate bikers and drivers about proper use of the roads." "I enjoyed every bit of commuting last week. I usually commute 2-3 times a week by bike, but last week I made it all five days. Bike-To-Work week motivated me...and I will try to do this more!" "Having a designated week reminds people to give it a try and it lets them know how easy it is. I think people feel more comfortable biking to work if others are as well!" "It would probably be good to promote an event like this again in the fall promoting active transportation for the students as well." -"I would like to see WVU require parking tags for all parking areas and only issue these tags to students who live further than 3 miles to either campus (or with a legitimate medical waiver)....there would be a tremendous decrease in traffic congestion in Morgantown and much greater use of public transit, walking, PRT and cycling." "Every week is bike to work week. Solve the traffic problem by parking your car and biking everywhere"... ...and if so, imagine a Morgantown with little traffic congestion during "rush hour," better air quality, a healthier citizenry...the bicycle really IS a magnificent piece of technology to solve much of what ails us! Jim Rye Professor Science Education Dept C&I/LS College of Human Resources & Education West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604L Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Email: jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Web Page: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U ECAS/HRE NSF-Supported WV Watershed Dynamics Project http://www.wvscience.org/wvwatershed/

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU Biking/Walking Brochure
by Chip Wamsley 28 May '09

28 May '09

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 07:54:11 -0400 Hey folks, Lots of good generic info, but what is the policy for keeping bikes at the dorms? I get that question at the shop from lots of prospective students. The benefits for being green and being healthier are true everywhere, but in Morgantown with our congested traffic "bikes are faster than cars". In the early 70's, a shop I was affiliated with and a local radio station had a race from the Evansdale campus to the downtown campus on a Friday afternoon and the bike won. Chip Wamsley >Bicycle Board Members, > >Please Reply-All with your recommendations for the attached draft >brouchure that Hugh Kierig sent me for use at student orientation, >transportation week, employee functions, and fall move in regarding >biking and walking. Please review, edit, and make any suggestions that >would be helpful. It is a three fold that they are planning. > >Hugh would like to include some connecting web sites that promote both >modes. Also, there is a section for preferred walking and biking routes >that they need some guidance on so any information would be helpful. > >I ask you to Reply-All to to Reply-All to perhaps incite some synergy >and creativity as well as links and preferred bicycle routes. > >Thanks for any help that you can give. > >On behalf of Hugh, > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > >

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Fwd: Bike to work week - How employers can help
by Jim Rye 19 May '09

19 May '09

Dear All, Thanks very much for your help with our Bike to Work week efforts http://wecan.wvu.edu/biketowork . I am hoping that last week was just the beginning of a sustained effort (e.g., see url below) to realize "Morgantown as a bicycle commuter city" http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/biking-to-work-day-how-to-tips-get-… BICYCLE COMMUTER BENEFITS ACT: I recently learned from Nick Hein about one strategy that WVU and other employers could adopt towards sustaining the bike to work effort: Effective January 1, 2009, commuter cyclists can be reimbursed by their employers $20 per month as part of the Bicycle Commuter Benefits Act signed into law October 2008. See http://bicycling.about.com/od/advocacy/tp/bike_commuter_benefit.htm COULD WVU BE THE FIRST MORGANTOWN EMPLOYER TO PUT THIS IN ACTION? Jim Rye Professor Science Education Dept C&I/LS College of Human Resources & Education West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604L Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Email: jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Web Page: http://depts.hre.wvu.edu/c&ils/currinst/rye.html Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U ECAS/HRE NSF-Supported WV Watershed Dynamics Project http://www.wvscience.org/wvwatershed/ >>> "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> 5/18/2009 6:14 PM >>> Jim, Employers can take a $20/mo tax credit for each commuter cyclist, and pass it on to the employee if they choose. It can be administered through the HR dept, or through a subcontractor (like CommuteCheck, about whom I sent earlier messages). Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 16:18:27 -0400 >Nick, thanks. I do! What do you know about this (clipped from what you >just sent), as it sounds also like a great wellness incentive: > > *Show Us the Money: It also can't hurt to offer financial incentives >for ditching driving. Employers can institute the recently adopted >monthly $20 tax rebate for cyclists, or go further.*???? > > > > > >>>> "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> 5/14/2009 10:10 PM >>> >Jim, >I just read this on TreeHugger, thought you'd like it. >http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/how-to-create-bike-friendly-office-… > > >Nick > > >-- >Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >Director, Positive Spin >2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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May minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 19 May '09

19 May '09

Attached, please find the the minutes of the May BB meeting.

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FW: Bike to work forms....
by Derek Springston 18 May '09

18 May '09

Hey guys, If you biked to work last week in the Morgantown area, here is the online form to fill in for your Bike-To-Work week mileage. Did anyone else make it every single day? I think it's only open until today, so please get this to your bike commuting friends ASAP!! I'm going to post it on the Mon Bike club site, too. Please forward this on to all of your biking friends who may have commuted last week. The more miles we can report, the better! Post the link below on your forums, facebook, and myspace if possible. Thanks, ~Derek > Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 10:45:25 -0400 > From: Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu > To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > Subject: Re: Bike to work forms.... > > Yes, WVU web services is doing that and will send to me tomorrow. pls > note the following and thanks, Derek: > > Folks, The mileage form for bike commuting is open through today > (Monday) for folks who did not get to enter in their commuting mileage > last week. Pls spread the word. Thanks. > http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/wecan/biketoworkweek > > > >>> Derek Springston <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com> 5/17/2009 10:32 PM >>> > > Hey Jim... > Do you know if anyone is keep track of the Bike-To-work forms? I was > under the understanding that someone would be tallying everyone's miles > for the community, but it wasn't clear on the website. > > ~Derek > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail* goes with you. > http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria… _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutor…

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Re: [Bikeboard] bike to work survey open through MONDAY
by Jim Rye 18 May '09

18 May '09

Folks, The mileage form for bike commuting is open through today (Monday) for folks who did not get to enter in their commuting mileage last week. Pls spread the word. Thanks. http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/wecan/biketoworkweek >>> Traci Liebig 5/18/2009 8:19 AM >>> Sure. Reopened. >>> Jim Rye 5/16/2009 8:08 AM >>> Traci, can you please make available the survey through Monday. Perhaps some are like me and did not get a chance to enter their miles on friday. Thank you.

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Fwd:How is my commute?
by Jim Rye 15 May '09

15 May '09

An appropriate message to forward on National Bike to Work Day. But bicycle riding is not necessary to take some action on this. Jim Rye Professor and Interim Associate Research Dean College of Human Resources & Education Dept of Curriculum & Instruction/ Literacy Studies West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Cell: (304) 692-0982 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U >>> "Ilana Preuss, Transportation for America" <info(a)t4america.org> 5/15/2009 9:25 AM >>> Dear james, It's okay. You can say it. "My commute sucks." Feel a little better already, don't you? There's more relief where that came from - at our new website, http://www.MyCommuteSucks.org. Look, with see-sawing gas prices, crazy crowded streets, and noxious fumes - who would love their commute? We're breaking out from the mold a bit on this one, we know. But we think it's worth it to give Americans all over the country - in big cities, small towns, and everything in between - a chance to let it all out and tell Congress exactly what we feel. Visit our new website at http://www.MyCommuteSucks.org and tell Congress: "My commute sucks and it's not getting any better. Stop pouring billions into a broken system. Transportation shouldn't be an expensive, dirty burden. Fix it, clean it, make it work!" At http://www.MyCommuteSucks.org, you can get in touch with Congress, vent your daily frustrations, upload photos and video, read and rate the stories of other troubled commuters, and learn more about how the transportation policy they cook up in Washington affects the lives of so many millions of people, whether they drive, ride, or walk their way to work, school, appointments, and life. Letting it all out is the first step to changing the system...getting personal with Congress comes next. Rage against your ride, then help us turn the tide! Sincerely, Ilana Preuss Outreach and Field Director Transportation for America P.S. You can let it all out while you're on the go, too. If you're a Twitter user, just include #mycommutesucks in your rage-filled tweets. We'll stream them live on our homepage!

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Bike to Work article on TreeHugger
by director 14 May '09

14 May '09

Good evening, Check this out from today's TreeHugger. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/biking-to-work-day-how-to-tips-get-… Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike to Work article
by director 14 May '09

14 May '09

John, Thanks! I've added that link under "Local Media" in the Positive Spin website. If anyone else has local stories about Bike to Work Week please send them to me and I'll add those too. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 09:07:09 -0400 >http://olive.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp? >Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAwOS8wNS8xMiNBcjAwOTAw&Mode=Gif&Locale=english-skin-custom > >On May 13, 2009, at 10:12 PM, director wrote: > >> John, >> Can you make a link to the DP article about Bike to Work week so I >> can put it on the Positive Spin web page? >> >> Thanks. >> Nick >> >> >> -- >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> --<Bike to Work Article.docx> > >John Lozier, Executive Director >Harping for Harmony Foundation >345 Virginia Avenue >Morgantown, WV 26505 >304 599 8233 >http://www.harpingforharmony.org >Harmony and Community, Locally and Globally, through Harp Music > > > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: April minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 May '09

14 May '09

Please enjoy the attached minutes from the April meeting. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shogren, Elizabeth (CDC/NIOSH/DRDS) <edz4(a)cdc.gov> Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM Subject: April minutes To: Elizabeth Shogren <elizabeth.schauer(a)gmail.com>

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Bicycle Parking Spreadsheet...
by Derek Springston 12 May '09

12 May '09

Hey guys, Here is the Bicycle Parking spreadsheet I promised last night. Please take a look at it and suggest other racks that you may know of. Of course, if you happen to be out and have a GPS unit, get some points for me! However, just a verbal description would be great, too!! ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutor…

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Re: [Bikeboard] FWD: Encourage A Healthy Life Style In Your Employees - Offer the Commuter Check for Bicycling
by Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board 11 May '09

11 May '09

Thanks for the information Nick and Jim. I've looked at the text in the federal bill and I believe that an individual employer must decide to offer the $20 credit as a commuter benefit. I don't have the text of the bill in front of me, but that is how I remember it. We should all be lobbying our employers to offer the bike commuting incentive! Christiaan Walk 30 minutes a day! Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Christiaan Abildso, Chair Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair Angela Wiley, Secretary ________________________________ From: director <director(a)positivespin.org> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org; Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>; Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>; John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>; Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>; Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>; Tom Bias <tombias(a)gmail.com>; Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>; Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>; Jenny Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com>; Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Gabe Nardi <GANardi(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Stanley Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Jon Bond <jbond3(a)mix.wvu.edu>; Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>; Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>; Jim Hunt <jimhunt(a)sunnysideupwv.org>; George Lilley <mgranlil(a)verizon.net>; Susan Eason <susanchris(a)verizon.net>; Dave Harshbarger <harshbargerd(a)wvuh.com>; Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>; Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2009 1:20:21 PM Subject: FWD: Encourage A Healthy Life Style In Your Employees - Offer the Commuter Check for Bicycling Good afternoon, I received this email yesterday, this may be something to circulate to employers. It appears that you sign up and they handle all of the red tape to make sure that bike commuters get at least $20/month for reducing transportation costs. In case the graphics don't come through you can read the information at this link... http://www.commutercheck.com/employers/cco.aspx Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Commuter Check" <Commuter_Check(a)mail.vresp.com> Reply-To: "Commuter Check" <reply-a7eb991577-71fc980bf3-d107(a)u.cts.vresp.com> Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 15:15:33 +0000 Commuter Check for Bicycling Help your employees help the environment just by riding their bicycle to work. Bicycling to work is good for your employees because they: â€¢ Are generally healthier and take less sick time â€¢ Arrive on time and are not as frazzled by morning traffic jams â€¢ Begin their day more alert and productive from early morning exercise Bicycling to work is good for your business because: â€¢ Less parking required â€¢ Overall savings on long-term health benefits â€¢ Good for corporate social responsibility The Commuter Check for Bicycling is Endorsed by the League of American Bicyclist. The Commuter Check for Bicycling program supports the expansion of the Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit - IRS Tax Code Section 132(f) â€“ that allows employers to offer as a subsidy of $20.00 per month to their employees who ride their bicycles to work to pay for bicycle commuting costs. Bicycle commuting costs include the cost of bicycles, bicycling equipment, accessories, and bicycle storage costs. Today, businesses nationwide are making a positive impact for their employees, the environment, and their bottom line. Join the Revolution! Offer your Employees the Commuter Check for Bicycling Today! www.commutercheck..com [http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AccorServicesUSA/a7eb991577/71fc980bf3/c929d27e36] 1.800.531.2828Â Â Â |Â Â Â Accor Services USAÂ Â Â |Â Â Â 51 Water Street Watertown, MA 02472 ______________________________________________________________________ If you no longer wish to receive these emails, simply click on the following link: http://cts.vresp.com/u?a7eb991577/71fc980bf3/mlpftw ______________________________________________________________________ Click below to forward this email to a friend: http://oi.vresp.com/f2af/v4/send_to_friend.html?ch=a7eb991577&lid=147150508… ______________________________________________________________________ This message was sent by Commuter Check using VerticalResponse Accor Services USA 51 Water Street Watertown, Massachusetts 02472 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy: http://www.verticalresponse.com/content/pm_policy.html -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: Bike to Work Web site; Participation
by Jim Rye 09 May '09

09 May '09

Hi Jonathan, I think you are the moderator? Anyway, I received an email stating that it was waiting for the moderator to release this. Also, my work email constantly spams material from the bike board. Can you add in my other email and drop the jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu. My other email is jimrye_adelphia1(a)comcast.net Thanks very much Jim Rye Professor and Interim Associate Research Dean College of Human Resources & Education Dept of Curriculum & Instruction/ Literacy Studies West Virginia University PO Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 jim.rye(a)mail.wvu.edu Cell: (304) 692-0982 Phone: (304) 293-4416 Fax: (304) 293-3802 Are YOU waitin' for the world to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOBMzMTP4U >>> "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> 5/8/2009 10:50 AM >>> ** High Priority ** Dear All: Here is our link for Bike to Work week: http://wecan.wvu.edu/biketowork (Some last minute corrections are in process) Note especially near the bottom: JOIN THE FUN. There will be a link that becomes active NEXT Friday for bike commuters to enter their commuting mileage. If you commute by bicycle to work at all, PLEASE enter your mileage (even if you only commute on one day). If you have access to a listserv and can forward this information and encourage participation, that would be great!!! _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike to Work Web site; Participation
by director 08 May '09

08 May '09

Jim, et al, I've also forwarded the link to the League's website for inclusion on their list of resources and events. Notably, Morgantown has the ONLY entries for WV. Last week I was called by the Center for Disease Control about it, they wanted to direct their Morgantown employees to it as part of their corporate wellness initiative. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Fri, 08 May 2009 10:50:18 -0400 >** High Priority ** > >Dear All: Here is our link for Bike to Work week: http://wecan.wvu.edu/biketowork (Some last minute corrections are in process) > >Note especially near the bottom: JOIN THE FUN. There will be a link that becomes active NEXT Friday for bike commuters to enter their commuting mileage. If you commute by bicycle to work at all, PLEASE enter your mileage (even if you only commute on one day). > >If you have access to a listserv and can forward this information and encourage participation, that would be great!!! > > > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike to Work Web site; Participation
by Jim Rye 08 May '09

08 May '09

** High Priority ** Dear All: Here is our link for Bike to Work week: http://wecan.wvu.edu/biketowork (Some last minute corrections are in process) Note especially near the bottom: JOIN THE FUN. There will be a link that becomes active NEXT Friday for bike commuters to enter their commuting mileage. If you commute by bicycle to work at all, PLEASE enter your mileage (even if you only commute on one day). If you have access to a listserv and can forward this information and encourage participation, that would be great!!!

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[Fwd: RE: Agenda for Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '09

07 May '09

Bicycle Board Members, I think you will thoroughly enjoy Don Spencer's report of his trip to Portland OR (a platinum level bicycle friendly community) and his photos. Unfortunately, Don will be out of town tonight and not able to attend the bicycle board meeting. After reading his report and looking at his photos, please let me know if you'd like me to arrange a special meeting to discuss these with him. (BTW, the photos are incorrectly labeled "Orlando". That should be "Portland".) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ / /

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Deadline is tomorrow, 5/7
by Frank Gmeindl 06 May '09

06 May '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please call Alan Mollohan today or tomorrow to support Complete Streets. (After that, it's too late.) In DC: Representative Alan B. Mollohan 2346 Rayburn HOB Washington DC, 20515-4801 Phone: 202-225-4172 Fax: 202-225-7564 www.house.gov/mollohan <http://www.house.gov/mollohan> In Morgantown: Representative Mollohan PO Box 720 Morgantown, WV 26507-0720 Phone: 304-292-3019 *Ask For:* Transportation Staffer *Talking Points:* 1) Talking Points: 2) Ask to speak to the staff person that works on transportation issues. (In DC her name is Julie Aronson.) 3) .Please sign Rep. Tauscher's letter in support of complete streets. Paul Schmid in Tauscher's office is the contact. The deadline to sign is close of business, Thursday, May 7th. 4) .Complete streets policies ensure that the needs of all users of the transportation system--motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities-- are taken into account when streets are built or re-built. Over 90 states and communities already have complete streets policies, which are flexible and cost-effective. 5) .Complete streets improve safety, especially for children and older Americans. And if we are serious about ending our dependence on foreign oil, combating climate change, stemming obesity, and revitalizing communities, we need to build roads designed for all users, not just cars. 6) .Complete Streets don't cost more to build; in fact, they generate revenue by increasing property values and promoting economic development. They save money by reducing transportation and healthcare costs. 7) .Please ask for a response by email or mail, which helps ensure that your comment is passed up the chain of command. *Complete Streets Sign On Letter* *TAKE ACTION TODAY!* <http://capwiz.com/lab/utr/1/MUCDKKUKGX/AXCZKKUKUR/3294635591> Take Action! <http://capwiz.com/lab/utr/1/MUCDKKUKGX/AXCZKKUKUR/3294635591> Ask your Representative to support complete streets in the transportation bill Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher from California is circulating a letter (see attached) for members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee to sign in support of Complete Streets. The T&I Committee is currently drafting the new 6-year surface transportation authorization bill, which will fund as much as $500 billion in new transportation projects. Representative Tauscher's letter requests that all projects funded with federal dollars incorporate complete streets principles. It is critical that such a massive investment in transportation infrastructure does not ignore the safety of pedestrians, including children, senior citizens, and disabled persons, as well as patrons of public transportation and bicyclists. *We need as many members of the T&I Committee as possible to sign onto Representative Tauscher's letter! Please call your Member's office TODAY and ask them to sign Representative Tauscher's complete streets letter.* ** * For additional background materials about complete streets download our complete streets bill fact sheet <cid:part1.06040905.01090100@verizon.net>and frequently asked questions <cid:part2.05030104.08040702@verizon.net>. * Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Agenda for Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '09

05 May '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, 3 files: 1. The agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. 2. The minutes of our April meeting. 3. A report I intend to present to the Traffic Commission tomorrow, Wednesday. (If you want me to make any changes, please use Track Changes and send it back to me ASAP.) See you Thursday. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Agenda for next week's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply before next Sunday night with any items that you want on the agenda for the May 7 Bicycle Board meeting. Attached is a draft agenda. The new items on it with discussion leaders are: 1. New member confirmation Gmeindl 2. GIS Project Springston 3. Downtown Parking Wamsley 4. Bike Route Map Dickerson 5. Education Grant Gmeindl 6. Shared Lane Markings Bedard 7. WV Cycling Symposium Gmeindl If you have an item for the agenda, please also include a description of the desired outcome of discussing it and an amount of time that you think would be required to achieve the desired outcome. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Impeding traffic
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Bob Mionske's article, bicycling.com <http://bicycling.com>: http://bicycling.com/article/0,6610,s1-3-583-19000-1-P,00.html makes interesting reading about impeding traffic, riding two abreast and the challenge that some communities must have in educating police about cyclists rights and the law. I also think it's important to recognize what Mionske says: "Gaining the right to the road was the cycling cause of the late nineteenth century; securing that right will be the cycling cause of the early twenty-first century." Here's Mionske's article for those who hate to go to links only to find that there's nothing there worth reading. Frank *************************************************************************************** Road Rights: The Right to Disobey Cops What do you do when you know your area's bike laws, but the police don't? By Bob Mionske A few months ago, I received a phone call from a cyclist with an incredible story about an incident in Lawrence County, Ohio. Because the cyclist-a guy named Tony Patrick-was in need of an attorney, I hooked him up with Steve Magas, a contributing author to Bicycling & the Law, and a well-known bicycling attorney in Ohio. After hearing Tony's story, Steve took his case. More about that later; first, let me tell you about Tony. Weekdays, Tony runs his small construction company in Huntington, West Virginia. Weeknights, and weekends, Tony, a Cat 2 racer, can often be found hanging out at Jeff's Bike Shop-that is, when he's not out on a training ride, or racing. And that's not unusual; Jeff's Bike Shop is the center of a vibrant racing scene in Huntington, the second-largest city in West Virginia, and the home of Marshall University. That racing scene means regular training rides, all of which start out and end up at Jeff's. There's a ride every other day, each geared to a different set of riders, but the real hammerfest is the Tuesday night ride. That's the ride where the locals try, as Tony puts it, to hurt each other over the course of a 23-34 mile route that takes them across the Ohio River, into the back roads of southern Ohio, before looping back across the river into Huntington. And that's how Tony found himself just outside of Chesapeake, Ohio, one Tuesday night in August of 2008, heading into town to take the bridge back across to Huntington. Tony was riding with "Ryan," a then-16 year old nationally-ranked racer with a 4.2 GPA. ["Ryan" is a pseudonym; I've concealed his identity because he's a minor.] That night, Tony and Ryan were a little tired from a hard training ride the night before, so they decided to take the shorter route. Thus, as they headed into Chesapeake, they were separated from the peloton. Just outside the town limits, they passed the library. Exactly what happened from this point forward is the subject of dispute. Both Tony and Ryan say they were the only two people on the road. But they weren't alone-in the library parking lot was a Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputy. Over the course of several interviews for this story, Tony and Ryan told their side of what happened. The Deputy's account of what happened is contained in his written report of his encounter with the two cyclists, and in his later testimony at a hearing before a judge, nearly five months after the events that occurred on that August evening. Tony and Ryan both say that they saw a Sheriff's car in the parking lot, but did not see anybody in the parking lot. The Deputy had a different story to tell; in both his written report, and his later testimony before a judge, he said that when he first encountered Tony and Ryan, he was approaching them while traveling in the same direction; they were riding two abreast. He noticed that there were two or more vehicles following behind him. He reported following the two cyclists at a speed of about 5-10 miles per hour for about three-fourths of a mile before it was safe to pass them. He later testified that as he passed the cyclists, Tony smiled at him; he testified that he shook his head "no" at Tony, and then, after he had passed the two cyclists, watched in his rearview mirror to see whether the two cyclists went single file, or if the other cars were able to pass despite their riding two abreast. Seeing that neither was the case, he pulled ahead, into the library parking lot, intending to speak to the cyclists because they were "impeding traffic." The Deputy reported that he got out of his vehicle, and as the cyclists approached, he told Tony to pull over, and that Tony replied "I have got as much right to the road as anyone else," and continued riding towards town. The Deputy reported that he then got back in his cruiser, hit the lights and sirens, and continued to follow the two cyclists, giving commands over his public address system, and "at times out the window." Tony and Ryan both recall it differently; Ryan recalls that they were riding two abreast, at about 18 - 20 MPH, and had entered the city limits, where the speed limit is 25 MPH. They heard a car approaching; Tony called "car back," and they singled up. As Tony tells it: "We were riding along, and about 300-400 meters beyond the library, this Sheriff's car suddenly pulled up alongside me and the Deputy rolled down his window and said 'You guys shouldn't be riding in the road.' I responded 'We have as much right to be in the road as you do.'" Now, this is where it gets a little complicated. In West Virginia, as in many states, the law unequivocally states that, "Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle...." But in Ohio, there is no similar declaration of a cyclist's rights. Ohio law does define a bicycle as a vehicle, however, and so a cyclist has all the rights applicable to other vehicle operators, even if the law doesn't specifically say so. In other words, Tony and Ryan DID have as much right to be in the road as the Deputy, even if it's not explicitly spelled out in the law. Now, this is where it gets a little complicated. In West Virginia, as in many states, the law unequivocally states that, "Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle...." But in Ohio, there is no similar declaration of a cyclist's rights. Ohio law does define a bicycle as a vehicle, however, and so a cyclist has all the rights applicable to other vehicle operators, even if the law doesn't specifically say so. In other words, Tony and Ryan DID have as much right to be in the road as the Deputy, even if it's not explicitly spelled out in the law. Nevertheless, despite the fact that under Ohio law the two cyclists had a legal right to the road, Tony and Ryan both claim that the Deputy responded to Tony's assertion of that right by yelling "'Get off the f-king road' several times." Months later, at the hearing, when asked whether he had used profanity during his encounter with the cyclists, the Deputy replied "possibly." Both Tony and Ryan claim that the Deputy then attempted to force them off the road with his cruiser; As Ryan recalls: "He was trying to force us off the road with his car, but there was nowhere for us to go. The shoulder was just gravel, and dropped off into a ditch." Both Tony and Ryan say that to keep from being run off the road, Tony quickly pulled ahead while Ryan braked and fell in behind the cruiser. Ryan says that once he was behind the cruiser, the Deputy slammed on his brakes, but Ryan evaded the imminent crash by riding around the cruiser. As Ryan cleared the cruiser, he says the Deputy opened his door and attempted to body-check him, but missed. Ryan caught up with Tony but, significantly, Tony says that Ryan didn't tell him what had just happened; unaware of what had just transpired, Tony continued riding, with Ryan following behind him. Having failed to run the two cyclists off the road, the Deputy got back in his car, and raced ahead. Although he never reported or testified that he attempted to run them off the road, the Deputy did testify that: "At one point, I get in front of them, I tried to put my car up in park to jump out of my car at one of them or something, then they both go around. One goes on this side, the other goes on this side of me. And they continue on up through there." In his written report, the Deputy stated that he pursued the cyclists for almost a mile, and that: "On several occasions the subjects stood up and shaked their butts at me taunting me." Asked about this, Tony confirms that on occasion, they were standing on their pedals, and that the Deputy misinterpreted this as taunting. That misunderstanding aside, the Deputy's observation that the cyclists were standing on their pedals brings into doubt his observation that they were traveling at 5-10 MPH. And in fact, as will be seen, the Deputy's own later testimony would contradict his reported estimation of the cyclists' speed. According to Tony, after the Deputy failed to force them off the road, he raced ahead to the cyclists, and as he caught up with them, hit his lights; he pulled to their right, in the parking lane, and with a profanity-laced tirade, yelled that the two cyclists were under arrest. Tony asked incredulously "What? What are you talking about?" Despite what he felt was a baffling outburst from the Deputy, Tony says that he wanted to pull over, but the Sheriff's cruiser was between him and the shoulder of the road. At this point, according to Ryan, the Deputy raced ahead 300 meters, swung his cruiser around sideways across the lane, partway into an auto sales lot, got out, and assumed a firing stance. Ryan claims that as the two cyclists approached, the Deputy yelled out, "Stop, or I'll shoot." With the Deputy in a shooting stance, the situation was getting dangerously out of control, so Tony says that he and Ryan rode up to the Deputy, intending to stop as he had ordered, "like 'you got me,'" Tony says. They rolled to a stop. At that moment, Tony says, the Deputy fired. Fortunately for Tony, the officer was holding a taser, and not a gun, as Tony at first believed. Only one of the taser's electrodes hit Tony in the side; he was jolted, but not incapacitated, and he grabbed at it, yanking it out. Ryan was behind Tony now, out of taser range, watching in mounting terror as the incident unfolded. With an air of disbelief at what had just happened, Tony nevertheless maintained his composure, saying: "Dude, you just shot me with a taser! That was totally uncalled for!" The deputy had a somewhat different story to tell; he testified that: "I go around them again, get my car stopped, pull over, get out, pull my Taser out of the car, tell them...to stop or I was going to tase them, and then Mr. Patrick tries to cut through the auto parts or auto sales lot." According to the Deputy's testimony, he believed that the two cyclists were attempting to cut through the auto lot to get to the bridge and escape to West Virginia. By now, Tony says he was doing his best to defuse a situation that was rapidly spiraling out of control, but as he explains, the Deputy just kept making the situation worse. Tony says that after the taser had failed to have its desired effect, the Deputy pulled out his telescoping baton, and began swinging at Tony. However, he wasn't having any more luck with his baton than he did with the taser; Tony says the baton failed to open fully, so the Deputy kept flailing away at Tony while trying to grab him and simultaneously attempting to hold up his pants-which were threatening to drop to the ground with each swing. The scene was both comical and deadly serious. At this point, Tony says that he told the Deputy that he was out of control, and behaving unprofessionally, and that Tony was going to sue. According to Tony, the Deputy, "should have said 'get on the ground,' but he never gave me a chance," so Tony did the only thing he could to protect himself-he raised his bike to block the Deputy's blows, while telling him "You need to calm down." As Tony explains, he wanted to get down on the ground to defuse the situation, but doing so, "would have meant getting the hell beat out of me." Faced with a choice of defending himself or taking a beating, Tony says "the situation didn't call for me to get down." Again, the Deputy has a somewhat different account of what happened, in his report, he wrote: "I deployed my Tazer on Anthony Patrick and it had little effect. Both subjects stopped at this point and I gave commands for them to get on the ground. Both subjects did not. I attempted to grab Patrick and he pulled away. He then moved away from me and picked up his bike to try and throw at me or hit me. I pulled my Asp baton and ordered him to put the bike down. At this time he did." And then things went from bad to worse. Sometime during the altercation the Chesapeake, Ohio police showed up, and as Tony and the Deputy struggled, Tony was tased again, this time, by the Chesapeake police. According to the Deputy's report, the tasing occurred as "Patrick lunged at me," while according to Tony and Ryan, the second tasing occurred as Tony was resisting the Deputy's attempts to beat him. Unlike the first tasing, however, this time, the taser connected; as Tony tells it, "I shoot up on my toes like a ballerina, then fall over like a log." He landed on his right elbow, and hit his head hard enough to crack his helmet. "If I hadn't been wearing my helmet," Tony notes, "I would have cracked my head open." Ryan says that at this point, with Tony now laying on the ground, the officer tased Tony a third time. In notes he made shortly after the incident, Ryan says that Tony was tased a total of five times by Chesapeake Police officers; Tony says we was tased "repeatedly." The Deputy's report states that: "He went to the ground and we kept giving him commands to stay down and he tried to get up and he was Tazed for the second time. He finally became compliant and he was handcuffed." Meanwhile, Ryan had been waiting quietly nearby, watching the entire surreal scene play out before him; now, as the officers were tasing and cuffing Tony, Ryan tried to call his mother to let her know what was going on. As he was making the call, somebody shouted "Watch out for the other guy!" Taking heed of that warning, one officer kicked the phone out of Ryan's hand, just as he connected with his mother; the phone went flying, and shattered when it hit the pavement. The officer then slammed Ryan face-first to the ground and handcuffed him. At the other end of the connection, Ryan's mother heard him say, "Mom!...Mom!..." and the sound of sirens in the background, and then the impact of the phone hitting the pavement, before it shattered and the connection went dead. Not knowing what had happened, Ryan says she was absolutely terrified by the call. Meanwhile, back at the arrest scene, Ryan complained that his handcuffs were too tight; he says that one of the officers remarked, "You should have thought of that before being a smart ass." That seemed to be a common theme with the officers. As Tony recalls, the law enforcement officers were "extremely unprofessional," making repeated remarks about "smart asses." Tony says that he informed them that he would be suing, and one of the officers responded, "We'll see who gets sued." Tony was then taken to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office for processing, but when Ryan informed the officers that he was 16, they took him to the Chesapeake Police Department, and removed the handcuffs once he was there. It is still unclear why they didn't book him in Lawrence County's office. According to both Tony and Ryan, their bikes--Tony rides a $7,500 Specialized Tarmac SL, Ryan rides a $6,000 AeroCat--were left behind on the pavement by the departing officers. Despite these allegations of a total lack of care taken by the law enforcement officers involved, the bikes weren't stolen; a bystander who recognized Tony called a mutual friend, and the friend came and got the bikes, and then went to the police station where Ryan was being held. Ryan's parents showed up soon after. Needless to say, they were furious about what had happened to their son, so, according to Tony, the Deputy took it upon himself to lecture Ryan's parents about their son: "Let me tell you what your son is about. I'm on my way to a burglary, and these guys were impeding me from getting there." Let that sink in for a moment. The Deputy was on his way to a burglary, but he had time to tase and beat a cyclist because he was "impeding" the Deputy by riding on the road? That lecture didn't make sense to Ryan's parents, but the Deputy clarified his statement, explaining that he was on his way to investigate a burglary that had been called in hours before, when he was impeded by Tony and Ryan. There were still a few problems with that story, however. First, regardless of whether one believes the Deputy's report and testimony, or Tony's and Ryan's accounts, both sides agree that the Deputy pulled up alongside them to express his opinion that they should not be riding in the road. If they were impeding him, how was he able to pull up alongside them? And if he passed them, as he claims, in what way were they impeding him from getting to the burglary investigation? Second, in Ohio, cyclists cannot be in violation of the impeding traffic statute if they are traveling as fast as they reasonably can. This principle was first established in a 2001 Ohio case called Trotwood v. Selz , and was subsequently codified into Ohio law in 2006, with the addition of a provision that: "The [judge or jury], in determining whether the vehicle was being operated at an unreasonably slow speed, shall consider the capabilities of the vehicle and its operator." Thus, by the time the Deputy decided to stop Tony and Ryan for impeding traffic, it had been well-established in Ohio that cyclists who are traveling at a reasonable speed cannot be cited for impeding traffic. Although the Deputy would later refer to Trotwood v. Selz during his testimony, indicating that he had finally been brought up to speed on Ohio law-by a prosecutor, in all likelihood-it was apparent on the day of the arrests that the Deputy was completely unfamiliar with the law as it applies to bicycles, and in fact, he admitted this in his later testimony: "Before this case I was not very familiar with bicycles and just the controversy between the bicycle situation and the thing and I've researched it and stuff and, you know, from what I can gather, as long as they are traveling the speed limit and they're not impeding traffic, there's not traffic behind them, then they wouldn't be impeding traffic or if the cars can safely pass them, then they wouldn't be impeding traffic, and in the case of up north of Troutwood [sic] it actually goes to the point that the judge is the one to determine who was-whether or not a bicycle was impeding traffic. So I guess it's a-you would normally just write a ticket and the judge would decide if they was impeding traffic. I don't know." It's important at this point to note that even at the hearing, after he had done his legal research, the Deputy STILL had the law wrong. In Ohio, it doesn't matter if cyclists "are traveling the speed limit," or "if they're not impeding traffic," or "if the cars can safely pass them." Not one of those conditions the Deputy addressed is the law in Ohio-in fact, the entire point of the Trotwood v. Selz case, and subsequent changes to the Ohio code, is that the conditions the Deputy cites have no bearing in any case of a cyclist or cyclists impeding traffic. The only legal metric is whether the rider(s) is/are traveling at a reasonable speed for a cyclist. Back on the night of Ryan's booking, Tony says that the Deputy informed Ryan's parents that he didn't know what he was going to charge Ryan with, but he had to charge him with something, so he sat down with a copy of the code book and looked for the appropriate statute. For the next 30 minutes, the Deputy searched for something to charge Ryan with, but couldn't find anything. Eventually, he settled on a pair of charges. First, he charged Ryan with "Operating a bike on the roadway." He also charged Ryan with "Failure to comply with an order." As the Deputy later explained in his testimony, the problem was that he wanted to charge the two riders with impeding traffic, but couldn't find the appropriate law for a bike. This was because he didn't understand that cyclists are subject to the same laws as other vehicle operators, and therefore, if they were impeding traffic, they should have been charged with impeding traffic. Instead, the Deputy believed that the law required cyclists to obey all traffic rules applicable to vehicles, and that busting Ryan for "Operating a bike on the roadway" covered violations of other laws, like impeding traffic. Ryan says that two weeks later, the prosecutor added an "impeding traffic" charge to cover the violation that the Deputy thought Ryan had committed. Meanwhile, at the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Tony was also charged with "Operating a bike on the roadway"; he says that later, as the prosecutor did with Ryan, an additional charge of "impeding traffic" was added. Due to the circumstances surrounding the arrest Tony was also charged with failure to comply with an order, resisting arrest, attempted assault on an officer and obstructing official business. Ryan says that as his trial date approached, the prosecutor offered him a deal--testify against Tony, and the charges against Ryan would be dropped. Ryan says that he refused to save himself by "throwing Tony under the bus," as he puts it. So, with the case against Ryan scheduled to go to trial, Ryan's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges. Tony's attorney did the same. In its decision following the hearing on the motion to dismiss Tony's charges, the Court began by noting that the state had the burden of proving that the arrest was consistent with the 4th Amendment, but that the state must only meet that burden by a "preponderance of the evidence," rather than the higher "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard. This means that the state would simply have to prove that it was more likely than not that the arrest was consistent with the 4th Amendment; this is the easiest burden of proof. The central question was whether Tony had been impeding traffic. If the state proved that it was more likely than not that Tony had been impeding traffic, then the order to pull over was lawful, and the arrest for failure to comply with that order was also lawful; if that was the case, the charges would not be dismissed. On the other hand, if the state failed to prove that Tony had been impeding traffic, then the order to pull over was not lawful, and the subsequent arrest for failure to comply was also not lawful, and the charges would be dismissed. This meant that the prosecution had to show that Tony was riding at a speed that was unreasonably slow for a cyclist--a task that proved impossible, once the Deputy testified that he estimated the cyclists' speed at 15-20 MPH, but didn't really know how fast they were going, and admitted that he didn't know what the speed limit on that road is, within the city limits. There was simply no evidence that the cyclists had ever impeded traffic, and thus, the Deputy had no reason to stop the cyclists, and they could not be charged with failure to comply with his orders. The charges were dismissed. Later, at the hearing on the motion to dismiss the charges against Ryan, the prosecutor was once again unable to prove the impeding traffic charge, and the Court reached the same decision that it reached following Tony's hearing, dismissing the charges against Ryan. Now, although these issues are behind Tony and Ryan, for the rest of us, two issues arising from this incident still remain. First, there's a widely-held perception that if a law enforcement officer tells you to pull over, you are required by law to comply with that order, even if the order itself is unlawful. Second, what should cyclists who find themselves in similar situations do? The first issue--whether cyclists must obey the orders of law enforcement officers--was central to the "motion to dismiss" hearings for Tony and Ryan. As the Court held, if the cyclist hasn't broken a traffic law, then the cyclist can't be lawfully arrested, and the order to pull over is itself unlawful. Therefore, if the order is unlawful, the cyclist is not required to obey the order, and can't be arrested for failure to comply. Now, this is the law in Ohio, but it is based on 4th Amendment jurisprudence, so the jurisprudence in other states should be similar. If somebody knows of contradictory 4th Amendment jurisprudence in another state, please let me know. Those legal points aside, there's another point to consider here: Were Tony and Ryan ever actually ordered to pull over? The Deputy has testified that he ordered them to pull over, but Tony and Ryan tell a different story; according to Tony and Ryan, the Deputy told them (1) "You guys shouldn't be riding in the road; (2) "Get off the f-cking road"; (3) "You're under arrest"; and (4) "Stop or I'll shoot." If no order was given, at what point should they have pulled over? When they were told they shouldn't be riding in the road? When they were told to get off the road? If they did get off the road, as ordered, what does that say about their right to the road? Certainly, one could make the argument that, as a practical matter and all legalities aside, they should have pulled over when they were told they were under arrest, but as Tony explains, at that point, they weren't given a chance to pull over. And that brings us to our second issue-what should cyclists who find themselves in similar situations do? That's not an easy question to answer. In Bicycling & the Law, I wrote that: "Gaining the right to the road was the cycling cause of the late nineteenth century; securing that right will be the cycling cause of the early twenty-first century." What happened to Tony and Ryan from the moment the Deputy first decided to say something to them is a real-world example of the challenge cyclists face in securing their right to the road. For most of us, I suspect it's easier to just quietly comply with a law enforcement officer's misguided attempts to enforce laws that don't exist. Sure, we know the officer is wrong, but do we really want to go to jail to make that point, instead of wherever it is we happen to be going at that moment? The problem is, if everybody acquiesces to a violation of our rights, do we still have the right? I would argue that unless the right is exercised, it doesn't exist. Therefore, when a law enforcement officer is enforcing laws that don't exist, it is incumbent upon us to stand up for our rights. But how do we do that without triggering a beatdown and a trip to jail? I think it will depend upon finding a middle way between disobeying an officer's order and acquiescing to a violation of your rights. On the one hand, cyclists shouldn't think that the lesson from Tony and Ryan's experience is that cyclists can make an on-the-spot decision as to whether an order is lawful or not, and thus, whether or not an order should be obeyed. As we saw with Tony and Ryan, if an officer believes that you are not complying with his orders, that can have potentially deadly results, even though the officer is wrong. On the other hand, cyclists shouldn't have to quietly acquiesce to violations of their rights by law enforcement. Hopefully, law enforcement officers will familiarize themselves with the laws they are enforcing, and if they are unsure of the law, have the humility to simply accept that they don't know what the law is-and then educate themselves on what the law actually is, before attempting to enforce something that may not, in fact, be the law. Likewise, cyclists can choose that middle way between acquiescence and disobeying an order, by stopping when asked, but standing up for their rights, respectfully but firmly, and accepting that the price of defending our right to the road may mean accepting a citation now and beating it in court later. Now, as I said at the beginning of this story, Tony called me because he was looking for a lawyer; true to his word, he intended to sue the arresting officers. And as I said, I hooked him up with Steve Magas, a well-known Ohio bicycle attorney. Among Steve's many accomplishments in the practice of law, he was the attorney representing cyclist Steve Selz, in the Trotwood v. Selz case that established that Ohio cyclists cannot be in violation of the impeding traffic statute if they are traveling at a reasonable speed for a cyclist. He was also instrumental in getting Ohio's "Better Bicycling Bill" passed; this was the bill that, among other things, codified the Trotwood v. Selz ruling into the "impeding traffic" statute. Steve has agreed to take Tony's case, and is currently awaiting a response while investigating a civil action in the case. With Steve's background in establishing cyclists' right to the road in Ohio, the case promises to be "arresting." Click here <http://bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2009/04/22/the-right-to-disobey-cops/> to submit a comment about this story. (Research and drafting provided by Rick Bernardi, J.D.) Bob Mionske is a nationally known cycling lawyer with a practice exclusively focused on representing cyclists. An advocate for the rights of cyclists, Bob is the author of Bicycling & the Law, the first book written for cyclists on their legal rights and responsibilities since 1895. Bob is also a former U.S. Olympic and pro cyclist; Bob represented the United States in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic games, and was the National Road Race Champion in 1990, amassing a record of over 100 wins during his racing career. If you have a cycling-related legal question or a comment about this blog, please submit it below. If you have a private legal question for Bob, please submit it to Bob and he will try to privately respond to as many of these questions as he can; some questions may be selected for answering in Road Rights. General bicycle-accident advice can be found at www.bicyclelaw.com <http://www.bicyclelaw.com>. For more of Bob's perspective on bicycle law, be sure to visit his blog, and for Bob's take on bicycle culture, visit www.velologue.com <http://www.velologue.com>. Important notice: The information provided in the Road Rights blog is not legal advice. The information provided on this public web site is provided solely for the general interest of the visitors to this web site. The information contained in the column applies to general principles of American jurisprudence and may not reflect current legal developments or statutory changes in the various jurisdictions and therefore should not be relied upon or interpreted as legal advice. Understand that reading the information contained in this column does not mean you have established an attorney-client relationship with attorney Bob Mionske. Readers of this column should not act upon any information contained in the web site without first seeking the advice of legal counsel.

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Yale Campus Bike Sharing program proposed
by director 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Good evening, I came across this and thought it sounded interesting. I wonder if we could do such a survey here. Nick http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/27483 -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Announcement: Sec. of Transportation Backs Bikes
by director 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Gunnar, You are not being naive, you have made the understatement of the century. I was at the summit listening to the secretary talk. It was the kind of talk many of us have been waiting a lifetime to hear. Immediately after the transportation sec spoke Jim OBerstar (D rep MN) spoke. He's the original author of the transportation enhancements act (that produced the MEPEB money) and Safe Routes to Schools legislation. He's now the house chairman of the transportation committee. His quote that will live in infamy is "Any highway legislation that comes to me is going to have to show that it accommodates bike/ped use to get approval." (I'm going from memory here, you might want to search the congressional record for the exact quote.) This is a very happy time to be a bike advocate. Positive Spin is in the throes of applying for funding to take us through the next year. We are looking for the places to ask for the funds the secretary talked about (block grants, etc). If anyone can help us we would greatly appreciate it, since I'm way out of my expertise (aerodynamics). Thanks for passing this on, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: gunn4r Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:57:49 -0400 >This is good right? > >Or am I being naive? > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: Causes <apps+m1mmdv3d(a)facebookappmail.com> >Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:56 PM >Subject: Announcement: Sec. of Transportation Backs Bikes >To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > > >Richard Fries posted an announcement to the cause Bikes Belong Foundation. > >---------------- >Guys, > >This is a great link to an inspirational piece regarding the new >Secretary of Transportation and his position on bicyles as >transportation. > >Thanks for reading. > >http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/04/bicycling-is-an-important-factor-in-less-ca… > >Richard Fries >---------------- > >View Announcement - Invite Friends > >Thanks, >The Causes Team > >Stop receiving emails from this cause > >--- >This email was sent by Causes. You can disable emails here. > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: Announcement: Sec. of Transportation Backs Bikes
by gunn4r Shogren 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

This is good right? Or am I being naive? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Causes <apps+m1mmdv3d(a)facebookappmail.com> Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:56 PM Subject: Announcement: Sec. of Transportation Backs Bikes To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Richard Fries posted an announcement to the cause Bikes Belong Foundation. ---------------- Guys, This is a great link to an inspirational piece regarding the new Secretary of Transportation and his position on bicyles as transportation. Thanks for reading. http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/04/bicycling-is-an-important-factor-in-less-ca… Richard Fries ---------------- View Announcement - Invite Friends Thanks, The Causes Team Stop receiving emails from this cause --- This email was sent by Causes. You can disable emails here.

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Symposium
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Apr '09

20 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, Following are some highlights of the WV Cycling Symposium held in Charleston last Friday night and Saturday. * Paul Mattox, Secretary WVDOT said, "WV roads are windy and narrow and not safe for bicycling." Every time Mattox mentioned accommodating bicycles, he said bicycles and pedestrians. The only accommodations he mentioned were shoulders and trails. * Some participants formed a "Bike West Virginia" organization that is bound and determined to develop a WV cycling industry. * Jeff Miller, President of the Alliance for Walking and Bicycling (formerly Thunderhead Alliance) gave the best (IMO) presentation on how to successfully advocate for bicycling. 1. Stay on message. 2. Develop a database. 3. Become an expert. 4. Make it newsworthy. 5. Decide a strategy: hold events, press conference, feature articles, interviews, announcements, use photos. * Andy Clarke gave a compelling presentation of the Bicycle Friendly Cities and how they increased cycling and reduced crashes and achieved a positive economic return on investment. (I've asked him for his presentation so I can share it with you.) * Approximately 70 people participated. Frank

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GIS status meeting...
by Derek Springston 19 Apr '09

19 Apr '09

Hey guys, I've been slammed at work lately (weekends, what are those?), so I think the GIS status meeting would be best handled on May 7th. Frank, can you put me on the agenda for then?! Thanks!! ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mo…

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American Bicyclist
by director 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Good morning, The current issue of the League's magazine is the Bike Friendly Cities/Businesses/States issue. I'll see if I can bring back hardcopies from Charleston this weekend. In the meantime you can see the full text online at: http://www.bikeleague.org/members/pdfs/american_bicyclist_marapr09.pdf I happened to notice that every single state I've ever lived in before WV was in the top 7 in the nation. It also happens that I've spent the most years in the 2 highest ranked states (WI, WA). Maybe that explains my strange behavior. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Ed Grant Meeting tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that we will meet tonight 6:30-8:30 in the Public Safety Center Conference Room to continue planning how we're going to implement the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program. Attached are the minutes of the last meeting. Through recent meetings with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, we have determined that we can bill the City directly for grant work expenses. Formerly, we thought we had to have a business entity through which to bill the City and to get paid. This simplifies matters but also removes one control point so it's now even more important that when we have authorization to spend the $68K, we have a plan for how we're going to spend it and accomplish the objectives that we proposed. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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GIS status meeting?
by Derek Springston 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

Hey guys... I had previously discussed meeting with everyone (or everyone interested) this week to show you what I've done with our mapping and GIS. I wanted to show my progress and get some feedback. However, I just got back from vacation and things are pretty busy this week, especially since I might be travelling for work 1 or 2 days this week. I would still like to meet next week or we could just wait until the next BB meeting. Both have their benefits. If we meet next week, we might be able to present the results of our meeting to the BB during our regularly scheduled meeting. Or if we just decide to meet at the next scheduled BB meeting, more folks will be present and hopefully that will mean more eyes and ideas will be present! How many would like to meet next week sometime and at what times are you available? How many would prefer to just meet at the next scheduled BB meeting? By the way, how is the downtown bike parking project proceeding? How can I help? Thanks, ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MS…

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Univ of Minn Bike Commuter Center
by director 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

Good evening, Some of you know that I'm a Gopher alumni and think very highly of Minnesotans (partly because I'm half-Minnesotan myself). You may also know that Hugh Kierig asked me to design a bike commuter room for WVUs new Multi-modal center. I wasn't entirely confident of my competence but I made recommendations. I now have something to compare to. UofM has announced the final design for their bike commuter center, plans for the final design can be found at this link. http://www.bikewalktwincities.org/final%20full%20proposal.pdf Comments from the local cycling forum can be found at this link... http://www.mplsbikelove.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11157 It mentions an existing Midtown Bike Center, I'll try to find more info on that. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Education Grant Meeting Thursday 6-8
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, According to the attached meeting minutes, we're supposed to meet tomorrow night to continue working on implementation of the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program grant. Problem is, we don't have a place to meet. The PSC Conference Room, the PSC Training Room and the Council Chambers are all booked. Paul Becker offered his house but he's going to be in Pgh. Don Dickerson offered his house but he's going to be elsewhere as well. If you know a place where we can meet 6:30-8:30 pm please reply. If you are coming to the meeting, please reply. I'll let you know by 4:30 pm tomorrow, Thursday, where we'll be meeting. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Campus bike programs increasing in popularity
by director 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Good afternoon, Saw this on Treehugger, thought it would be of interest... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/more-schools-join-the-pay-you-to-bi… Nick. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan]
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, At last night's BB meeting, I agreed to resend this message about the WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan meeting that will occur at the Morgantown MPO offices at the Morgantown Airport next Tuesday April 7, 4-7 pm. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules / -------- Original Message -------- Subject: WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:17:21 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, Jennie Selin <JSelin(a)hotmail.com> CC: dennis.strawn <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com> Bicycle Board Members, Here's our chance to effect the WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan. On April 7, 4-7 pm at the MPO office at the Morgantown Airport, the Policy Committee of the Statewide Multi-modal Long Range Transportation plan will take public comments on the plan. You can read the plan at http://www.wvtransplan.com/Policy_Workshop_Summary_Draft_10_9_08_dj.pdf . The Policy Committee seems to be pretty well balanced. Dennis Strawn who I think is a member of the Mountain State Wheelers is on it. You'll find stuff like Complete Streets in the plan but you won't find bicycles mentioned at all and the emphasis is clearly on motor transportation and economic development. Very few people were involved in formulating the plan so I'm thinking it's still somewhat malleable. Whether you attend the meeting or not, I encourage you to read the plan (at least the last page) and send comments either through the website: http://www.wvtransplan.com/docs.htm or by letters. Frank P.S. Following is a dialog that I had with Dennis about the plan. You don't need to read it but it might give you an idea of what led to the message above. > Subject: > Re: Statewide long range transportation plan meetings > From: > dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com > Date: > Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:23:42 -0400 > To: > "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > CC: > "Bill Nesper" <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org>, "Robinson, Bill C" > <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, "Dave Pray" <dave(a)prayworks.com>, > jeff(a)thunderheadalliance.org, "Jeff Peel" <Jeff(a)bikeleague.org>, "JR > Petsko" <jrpetsko(a)hotmail.com>, "Kimberly Jo" <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, > Great presentation. I will forward this on to the chairman for > consideration. I hope you can present this. Or at the very least it will > be received by my forwarding it. > > But a more important task is getting every day folks to send comments on > this plan. So many times public officials hold required meetings only to > have minimal turnout or comments received. Our task is to let the public > officials know there are a lot of residents who believe walking and > cycling > are another form of transportation that need to be accommodated better. > > I am sure your comments will address this while at the meeting. And I > encourage you write a letter also. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703 > > > > > > Frank > Gmeindl > > <fgmeindl@verizon > > .net> To > > <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com> > 03/26/2009 > 09:29 cc > AM Kimberly > Jo > <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, > Bill > Nesper > <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org>, > Dave Pray > <dave(a)prayworks.com>, > Jeff Peel > <Jeff(a)bikeleague.org>, JR > Petsko > <jrpetsko(a)hotmail.com>, > "Robinson, Bill > C" > > <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, > > <jeff(a)thunderheadalliance.org> > > Subject > Re: Statewide long > range > transportation plan > meetings > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dennis, > > I am delighted to learn that you and Bill Robinson are on the Statewide > Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan Policy Committee! I have been > planning to attend the April 7 meeting in Morgantown. It has been > advertised in the Morgantown Dominion Post at least twice. > > Please look at a presentation Accommodating Bicycles > http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/Accommodating_Bicycles_prese… > > that was well received by the Greater Morgantown MPO last February. Is > there some way I can make that presentation to the Policy Committee? > > Frank > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > On 3/26/2009 8:39 AM, dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com wrote: > Hi everyone, > The state of WV is currently updating its transportation plan. Bill > Robinson and I are members of the Policy Committee that is helping > with > this project. I think it would be helpful for everyone to know the > meeting > dates but more importantly just get the information out to folks so > they > can respond via a letter. > > What better time than now to alert cyclists in the state that their > voice > can count while this plan is being finalized. > > I hope this can be addressed at the symposium and/or broadcast > to the > group > now so they may attend the local meetings. Sorry for the tardiness, > two > meetings have already been held. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703

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Maria Panaccione resigns
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, Last night, I received a message from Maria Pannaccione asking to resign. Maria will be out of town May-August and is overcommitted now. Since Maria represents the Youth Commission, we'll have to go to the Youth Commission for a recommended replacement. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: bicycle board Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:05:39 -0400 From: Maria Panaccione <mpanac(a)hotmail.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Dear Frank, I would like to resign from the Bicycle Board. I'm afraid that I've taken on more than I could handle. I thought I would have the time to give, but I have had too many other commitments. A family matter has come up for tomorrow night and I will be out of town (working for Girl Scouts in Switzerland) May through August. I would like to thank the Board for taking someone from GMAYC. Our activity with city boards and commissions such as yours is something that I hope will continue. Sincerely, Maria Panaccione ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. Check it out. <http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_St…>

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Thursday 4/2 BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find a suggested agenda for tomorrow's meeting and the minutes of the last meeting. Also attached is a report I delivered to the Traffic Commission tonight. The TC unanimously approved Janel's taking Tyler's position as WVU Cycling Club rep on the BB. They also unanimously approved Chet Parsons as Chris Phillips replacement. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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March Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Thanks to gunnar's excellent note-taking skills, please enjoy the attached March BB minutes.

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Good biking news from the Univ of Minnesota
by director 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Good evening, I found this article after reading about the program from a LAB newsletter. I'm a Minnesota grad (BS Aero 1980) - it's good to see what's happening there for bikes. I also have spies in the area who can give us inside info. uwire.com/Article.aspx?id=3853120 Hope this helps, inspires and amazes, Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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BB meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, Agenda: ASAP, please send me any topics that you would want on the agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting. Please include the desired outcome of discussion and an estimated amount of time for discussion. Traffic Commission Report: Please send me anything that you would want me to report or discuss with the Traffic Commission at their regular meeting this Wednesday. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, Here's our chance to effect the WV Statewide Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan. On April 7, 4-7 pm at the MPO office at the Morgantown Airport, the Policy Committee of the Statewide Multi-modal Long Range Transportation plan will take public comments on the plan. You can read the plan at http://www.wvtransplan.com/Policy_Workshop_Summary_Draft_10_9_08_dj.pdf . The Policy Committee seems to be pretty well balanced. Dennis Strawn who I think is a member of the Mountain State Wheelers is on it. You'll find stuff like Complete Streets in the plan but you won't find bicycles mentioned at all and the emphasis is clearly on motor transportation and economic development. Very few people were involved in formulating the plan so I'm thinking it's still somewhat malleable. Whether you attend the meeting or not, I encourage you to read the plan (at least the last page) and send comments either through the website: http://www.wvtransplan.com/docs.htm or by letters. Frank P.S. Following is a dialog that I had with Dennis about the plan. You don't need to read it but it might give you an idea of what led to the message above. > Subject: > Re: Statewide long range transportation plan meetings > From: > dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com > Date: > Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:23:42 -0400 > To: > "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > CC: > "Bill Nesper" <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org>, "Robinson, Bill C" > <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, "Dave Pray" <dave(a)prayworks.com>, > jeff(a)thunderheadalliance.org, "Jeff Peel" <Jeff(a)bikeleague.org>, "JR > Petsko" <jrpetsko(a)hotmail.com>, "Kimberly Jo" <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, > Great presentation. I will forward this on to the chairman for > consideration. I hope you can present this. Or at the very least it will > be received by my forwarding it. > > But a more important task is getting every day folks to send comments on > this plan. So many times public officials hold required meetings only to > have minimal turnout or comments received. Our task is to let the public > officials know there are a lot of residents who believe walking and > cycling > are another form of transportation that need to be accommodated better. > > I am sure your comments will address this while at the meeting. And I > encourage you write a letter also. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703 > > > > > > Frank > Gmeindl > > <fgmeindl@verizon > > .net> To > > <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com> > 03/26/2009 > 09:29 cc > AM Kimberly > Jo > <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, > Bill > Nesper > <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org>, > Dave Pray > <dave(a)prayworks.com>, > Jeff Peel > <Jeff(a)bikeleague.org>, JR > Petsko > <jrpetsko(a)hotmail.com>, > "Robinson, Bill > C" > > <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, > > <jeff(a)thunderheadalliance.org> > > Subject > Re: Statewide long > range > transportation plan > meetings > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dennis, > > I am delighted to learn that you and Bill Robinson are on the Statewide > Multi-Modal Long Range Transportation Plan Policy Committee! I have been > planning to attend the April 7 meeting in Morgantown. It has been > advertised in the Morgantown Dominion Post at least twice. > > Please look at a presentation Accommodating Bicycles > http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/Accommodating_Bicycles_prese… > > that was well received by the Greater Morgantown MPO last February. Is > there some way I can make that presentation to the Policy Committee? > > Frank > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > On 3/26/2009 8:39 AM, dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com wrote: > Hi everyone, > The state of WV is currently updating its transportation plan. Bill > Robinson and I are members of the Policy Committee that is helping > with > this project. I think it would be helpful for everyone to know the > meeting > dates but more importantly just get the information out to folks so > they > can respond via a letter. > > What better time than now to alert cyclists in the state that their > voice > can count while this plan is being finalized. > > I hope this can be addressed at the symposium and/or broadcast > to the > group > now so they may attend the local meetings. Sorry for the tardiness, > two > meetings have already been held. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > Application Developer II > 304-347-7703

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GIS networking and data...
by Derek Springston 20 Mar '09

20 Mar '09

Hi Hugh, I am working on the GIS collection and analysis for the Bike Board and am trying to network with folks around Morgantown to find out who has what data that we could use to help us. I've been collecting Bike Parking locations recently and previously worked on mapping the Shared Lane Markings and signs. I was wondering if you had GIS data that related to our projects. Even building outlines or points, GIS traffic data for Morgantown, trails around town, traffic and populations density could be quite valuable. We're also trying not to duplicate work that may have already been collected. Could you please let me know what GIS data or other data you have? If you know other folks in town that could help as well, give me their contact info, etc. Thanks! Have a nice day! ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_032009

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GIS / Mapping Contact Networking....
by Derek Springston 19 Mar '09

19 Mar '09

Hey guys... I met with Frank last night to show him what I've done with the GIS mapping. I planned on giving a short presentation on where we're at with my GIS mapping, but I'll be out of town for the next Bike Board meeting. I'll be in Belize on vacation! We discussed having the BB (or at least those interested in the mapping) meet during the week of the April 13th-17th to discuss where we're at with it. If we can't meet then, I guess we'll just have to wait until the regularly scheduled May meeting. That just seems too far off to me. Let me know if you can meet during the week of the 13th-17th of April. We also discussed trying to network with folks around the city to pull mapping resources from folks who are involved in overlapping projects. For instance, maybe WVU has a file that they've already collected for existing bike racks. Maybe MountainLine transit has some transportation files we could use. Please, please, if you have names, contact info, and how certain people may be valuable to network with, please send it to me. Brainstorm and give me some good contacts! We thought there might be a chance that we're duplicating work and could speed up some of our tasks if we just knew who to talk to. I've collected data points with some pictures for about 34 locations in Morgantown where bike parking is available. Most of these are on campus. If we could get 90% or 100% of the racks in Morgantown mapped, we could begin an analysis of where we wish to place bike parking in the future after our initial downtown bike parking installment. At the meeting I'm trying to set up on the 13th-17th, I would like to present locations where I've found racks and then fill in some of the gaps for ones I've probably missed. So, 1. Can you meet between the 13th-17th of April? 2. Send me contacts for mapping/ GIS people. 3. Think of all areas where you know bike parking exists and bring that to the next meeting I am at! 4. Have fun riding until I see you again. Thanks, ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009

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LaHood says Bikes are part of US transportation
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/03/cyclists-are-important-users-of-transportat… is USDOT Secretary LaHood commenting on his presentation to the National Bike Summit last week. He says, "I am committed to investing in programs that encourage bikes to coexist with other modes and to safely share our roads and bridges." Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Ed committee minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached minutes of 8-January Education Committee meeting. The minutes summarize action items and discussion for planning implementation of the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program grant. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Mar '09

16 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, The MainStreet Morgantown Design Committee heartily supports the post-and-loop bicycle parking device plan the we defined for High and Spruce Streets. Furthermore, they're developing a downtown design standard book and they are open to incorporating bicycle parking in the standard if we can give it to them. Main Street Morgantown includes Spruce Street to the River; Falling Run to Deckers Creek and the Waterfront up to the 9/11 memorial. On Thursday, March 12, Chip Wamsley delivered a very, very sharp presentation of the post-and-loop design and the locations to the design committee. He stated that the goal of this project is to stimulate bicycle use downtown and to serve as a template for further installation of racks both downtown and around town. The Design Committee: * Unanimously stated, "This is something we really need!"; * Recommended that we make this presentation to the City Planning Commission so they can incorporate it in their nascent downtown re-plan; * Asked if the posts could be 8 feet tall so that they could install way finding signs on them to avoid having two posts: one for bike parking and the other for signs. The meeting was at Mills Design Group studio on High Street. In attendance were Cara Hearst, Mike Mills, Michael Biafore, Barbara Watkins, Sean Matthis, and Robert Merrow (who is with WVU Planning and has worked with Hugh Kierig). Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Parking Meeting tonight?!
by gunn4r Shogren 09 Mar '09

09 Mar '09

We were away all w/e. Don't think anybody posted this. But I believe we're to have a Parking Committee meeting at Wamsley's, 6pm. Any and all are welcome to review and plan on the *next* step, i.e. Parking Garage places.

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Check out the League of American Bicyclists' Advocacy Center!
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '09

09 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, The LAB will send on your behalf to Governor Manchin your ideas for spending stimulus money. Click on this URL to take action on bicycling issues now http://capwiz.com/lab/utr/2/?a=12859566&i=1234&c= If your email program does not recognize the URL as a link, copy the entire URL and paste it into your Web browser. Following is what I sent: Soon you'll be deciding to fund "shovel ready" infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy. I urge you to set a goal to make every roadway curb lane 14-feet wide. 14-foot wide curb lanes would enable motor vehicles and bicycles to travel together in the lane. Last year, bicycle sales almost equaled car and light truck sales [Spiegel]. Wide curb lanes would give people the option of bicycling safely to any destination that they would otherwise drive. 14-foot curb lanes could: . Reduce our dependence on foreign oil; . Reduce obesity and all its attendant issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and health care expense; . Reduce pollution; . Reduce future roadway maintenance expense; . Return some civility to our society. [Spiegel] Spiegel, Jan Ellen; A Surge in Bicycles Seems to be Waiting; New York Times Business/Small Business, January 01, 2009. ------------------------------------- Powered by Capitol Advantage, LLC http://www.capitoladvantage.com "Connect and Be Counted" ------------------------------------- Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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MEBEP MOU - Positive Spin
by director 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Good afternoon, My apologies for sending this late. I made the changes immediately after the last meeting, but lost the file immediately after that. I've incorporated the changes discussed at last month's meeting. It has not been reviewed by a lawyer for Positive Spin - the lawyer who had offered his services hasn't been available. If anyone can recommend a good on for that purpose I would appreciate it enormously. See you tonite. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Tonight's report to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, I plan to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight. Please look it over and send me recommended changes. Sorry for not getting this out earlier! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Thursday's Bicycle Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached the minutes of our February meeting and a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Frank

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[Fwd: Resignation]
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Resignation Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:50:19 -0500 From: Chris Phillips <cphillips106(a)hotmail.com> To: <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> References: <49A49D66.1010402(a)verizon.net> Frank, Sorry for the late reply, I have been swamped in the office lately grading papers and tests in time for mid-terms this week. You may however, accept this email as my *formal resignation* from the bicycle board effective this *Tuesday, 03/03/09*. With this, please also remove my email address from any further board email communique. I am sorry that I was not able to contribute more to the board, however in my current situation I do not have the time to be an effective member. I would suggest that whomever you find to fill my spot, you spend some time getting them acquainted with the board and its current topics/ agenda so that they can become familiar with the way that the board works and what they are trying to achieve. As a new member I was quite perplexed at how the bicycle board was run and all the 'bureaucratic' issues that had to be dealt with. It would be easy for a new member to get lost in all of this, become uninterested and lose the overall objective of the bicycle board. I remember being asked to help with several issues which I gladly accepted, however when it came time to act on the issue out side of the meeting, nobody did anything (bicycle racks in the parking garage) or got a hold of me. I would not consider this lack of involvement, but rather lack of communication. I was also not aware that there was an attendance policy, however I would suggest adding a formal attendance policy to the agenda if we are going to be asking people to resign for inadequate meeting attendance. Morgantown has a good start to becoming a bicycle friendly city, and I hope that the board can further this objective. Best Regards, Christopher Phillips 03/03/09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. Check it out. <http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009>

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Safety Town
by director 01 Mar '09

01 Mar '09

Good evening, A few days ago I was talking to Kristen Dieffenbach (professor of Phy Ed instruction at WVU and CycleAmerica coach) about gradeschool bike safety education in European cities. Her eye's lit up and she started talking about a program at the grade school she attended in Cedarburg, WI - "Safety Town". It is a parking lot with streets painted on it and temporary buildings and traffic signs/lights. I found more info on it at this link: http://www.cedarburgpolice.com/Safety%20Town.htm The picture shows pre-K kids on 4-wheel pedal cars, I assume you could ride bikes there just as well. Kristen said the crossing guard position was popular with the kids, and they took it seriously and did a good job. Thought this might be a practical possibility here in Morgantown. In fact we've done this indoors with signs owned by Fun Factory. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: WV Cycling Symposium in Charleston, WV - April 17 - 18]
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, here's the agenda for the WV Cycling Symposium. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: WV Cycling Symposium in Charleston, WV - April 17 - 18 Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:11:36 -0500 From: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net February 2009 *WV Cycling Symposium - April 17 - 18, 2009* /Charleston, WV/ The League of American Bicyclist <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…>, Thunderhead Alliance <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…> and a steering committee <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…> of volunteers representing different areas and different interests in cycling in West Virginia have finalized the agenda for the Cycling Symposium being held April 17th and 18th in Charleston, WV. Invitations to speakers have been sent and we are putting the final touches on the details. Registration will open by March 8th! We wanted to share the agenda while we are waiting for speakers to confirm. We also wanted to invite you to recommend speakers for the break out sessions if you know of someone you think would be stellar! We are honored that Thunderhead Alliance has joined the cause and are grateful for the support of everyone who is making this possible! Here is a sneak peak... *Friday April 17 Plenary & Dinner 6:00-9:30pm* . Welcome and introductions, West Virginia Cycling Foundation President -- Dave Pray . Introduction to the League, BFC & BFS programs, Andy Clarke -- LAB Executive Director . West Virginia DOT's role commitment to bicycling . Importance of eco-tourism to West Virginia and bicycling potential role . Dinner & Drinks *Saturday April 18 9:00am-2:00pm* 9:00-10:00am Continental breakfast . State of the State('s bicycling) , Kimberly Broughton - Steering committee coordinator . Phenomenal success stories at the state level . Organizing Winning Campaigns/Grassroots efforts for bicycling, Jeff Miller -- Thunderhead Alliance Executive Director 10:00-10:45 am - Break-out sessions -- presentations on specific topics by presenters in each. See below for details. 10:45 -- 11:00 am Break 11:00 am - 12:00pm - Small group break outs within breakout sessions Goal of these group break outs is to: 1. Identify a champion for the topic who is willing to lead and organize the next step after the symposium 2. Identify the next action item towards the progression of the topic with help of presenters from the session. This is a time for WV attendees to share their projects so that the presenters can best help define the best next step! 12:15-1:00pm - Working lunch, Forming next steps -- Jeff Miller picking up from his previous presentation. 1:00-:1:45pm - Wrap-up 2:00pm - Group Ride to the Capital and back. Pedestrian parade from the Capitol to the bikers and back. Bigger ride after this for those interested. *Breakout Sessions* Creating Better On-road bicycling through mountain biking's success: How does West Virginia turn the successes of mountain biking into more bike friendly communities, policies and collaborative work between groups? Confirmed speaker: Jeff Peel, League of American Bicyclists JR Petsko, WV Mountain Bike Association Executive Director Building relationships with state legislators and state DOT for better policies and legislations and the role of citizens input and advocacy: Learning from South Carolina's example and Thunderhead's Winning Campaign strategy. Confirmed speakers: Jeff Miller, Thunderhead Andy Clarke, LAB Economic Impact of Bicycling: promoting bike trails and tours to have impact the economy. 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If you would like to join the mailing list of folks interested in progressing cycling in West Virginia, visit our sign-up page here <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…>. *Sponsors and Friends* *Are you interested in being a bigger part of the event?* We are accepting sponsors and have many exciting opportunities. Send me an email if you would like to know more. You can reach me, Kim Broughton, by emailing me at kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com?subject=Partners%20and%20sponsors>. I look forward to hearing from you. /Many thanks to the sponsor and friends who are making this possible./ WVCF <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…>LAB <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…>Wild and Wonderful WV <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…> Thunderhead Alliance <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=829729&act=0AHE&c=…> Friends: Gail Pitchford, Mike Loughney This message was sent from Kim Broughton to fgmeindl(a)verizon.net. It was sent from: West Virginia Cycling Foundation, Route 2, Box 331 B, Charleston, WV 25314. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. 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Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, A week from today is our regular monthly meeting. Please send me any topics that you would want to put on the agenda. Please include a desired outcome of discussing the topic and an approximate length of time for discussion. I will issue the agenda Sunday so I would appreciate your inputs by then. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as .../

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Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Attached, please find a zip folder that contains the Bicycle Board's request of the City Manager for an $11,800 budget to provide bicycle parking on High Street and at the library on Spruce Street. The attached zip folder contains the request letter and supporting documentation. Frank

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Cheat Lake Park/Trail - comments due Feb 29!
by Peggy Pings 15 Feb '09

15 Feb '09

All, Friends of Cheat Lake Trail, the rail-trail community, the Mon County/Morgantown bike-ped boards, and WV State Trails Coordinator Bill Robinson, Spread the word.... Please read the attached 1.5 MB file. It is the Cheat Lake Park/Trail Recreation Update, found at: http://www.cheatlaketoday.com/ Have you been to the Cheat Lake Park & Trail before? Opened in June 2000, it is a 4.5 mile rail-trail, and 263 acre park, that includes the "140-acre Cheat Haven Peninsula nature viewing area". It is all owned & managed by Allegheny Power, as part of their hydropower license with FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). They are undergoing their Triennial Review requirements, to prove that they are meeting the public need. It is my personal opinion that they have a lot more they could be doing to better meet the public need. Feb 29. Written comments are due. Chuck Simon's email is csimons(a)alleghenyenergy.com Mar 11. Public meeting, 7pm, Cheat Lake VFD. ( mailto:csimons@alleghenyenergy.com ) Read on..... ------------- Here's a couple quick thoughts, and yes, I think letters are in order from whoever wants the Cheat Lake Park/Trail improved: Proposed Changes Page 8. Sec 3.4. "As previously stated, the recreational facilities provided are meeting the demonstrated demand for the general use for this area. Based on an evaluation of the usage figures the facilities are adequate for non-peak period demand. AE will continue to monitor usage to determine if any changes are warranted; however, at this time, no changes to the type, access and operation of facilities is proposed in this update." Hiking Trail. Yes, we should support the trail system, but we (the group) are suggesting a single-track dirt trail, nothing more. I would like to see this trail system link up into the Greystone community, slipping in from the wooded edge of the golf course to the roads, so the neighborhood that is not adjacent will have better bike/ped access. Need interpretive & directional signs, a little trailhead to park bikes safely while you walk the trail, and control of invasive species mentioned. Page 4. Sec 2.4. "The 140 acre Cheat Haven Peninsula area was designed to allow hikers to leave the hiking/biking trail and hike through the woods. AE is currently working with several individuals in the development of a primitive walking trail in this area. If an agreement can be reached, AE will include this new trail as part of this Plan Update and will file for an amendment with the FERC, if required. AE believes that a developed walking trail will help eliminate the possible destruction of habitat because individuals will be directed through the viewing area." Public Access Docks. Did you notice all 5 docks have been removed? Now, the visiting public has even worse access to the water. The map on page 26 shows where they used to be (as if they are still there). Page 3. Sec 2.2. "The five public access decks have been removed due to safety concerns. Over the last several years, vandalism of the locking pins and general horseplay on the access docks has lead to their removal. Also, in several locations with the shoreline shifting, several of the stairways were rendered unsafe and have been removed.The five public access decks have been removed due to safety concerns. Over the last several years, vandalism of the locking pins and general horseplay on the access docks has lead to their removal. Also, in several locations with the shoreline shifting, several of the stairways were rendered unsafe and have been removed." Trail Closure. The southern 3.1 miles is still closed to the public 4 months of the year (Nov1-Mar1). This has always been Totally Unacceptable to everyone, except a few adjacent Greystone landowners up high on the hill! Folks, winter conditions are not a problem for rail-trails, as they have repeatedly suggested! No other rail-trails that I know of close down for the winter. It looks like perhaps Page 3. Sec 2.2. "After the previous Recreation Plan Update (RPU) in 2006, AE did agree to open the the Southern Trail two additional months each year. This section of trail is now open from March 1 through October 31st." Management. Nothing on proposed/improved management changes (Bruce Miller's written proposal), nor changes made over the years -- this has been very secretive - not transparent at all. It should be managed as a community park, and it is not. For the amount of money AP spends on security and maintenance, we could have a very nicely managed regional park. The security guy is nice enough, but not welcoming. In fact, he has told me that "this is private property" when I stopped into his office one afternoon, making me feel unwelcome (but I knew better... that it was free & open to the public). There is no promotion of the Park/Trail, except word of mouth, and a really bad website that hardly anyone knows about. Directional Signs are missing along Rt 857. The map at the parking area has bad water/sun damage & cannot be read. There are no decent maps/brochures available. There are no events / activities. The park/trail is over 50% underutilized -- I can guess why. Page 7. Sec 3.1. "Most of the facilities at Cheat Lake Park and Trail are currently being used at less than 50% capacity for off-peak weekend days." I have plenty more ideas for improvement. What can you come up with? Peggy Pings 304-879-5622 home mpings(a)wvu.edu

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Ed committee 2/12/09 minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Feb '09

14 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Paul Becker for composing the attached minutes of last Thursday's meeting of the committee that's planning the implementation of the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program grant. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Ed Grant Meeting Tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Reminder: Education Grant Meeting tonight 6:00 PM at Paul Becker's house: 245 Allison Street. Attached are minutes of the last meeting. Frank

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Yield to Life
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '09

08 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Perhaps we should link up with Yield to Life to leverage our Effective Bicycling Education program. I just got the following from the LCI group: > *From: *Jon Spangler > *Date: *February 8, 2009 1:00:35 AM PST > *To: *ebbc-talk(a)lists.ebbc.org <mailto:ebbc-talk@lists.ebbc.org> , > BikeAlameda List <discuss(a)bikealameda.org > <mailto:discuss@bikealameda.org> > > *Subject: [Ebbc-Talk] Fwd: Yield To Life > * > Bikies, > > I just found out that professional bike racer David Zabriskie (who is > racing in the Amgen Tour of California, I am pretty sure) has > established an advocacy organization called Yield to Life. Here are > the link and a description from the site: > > http://yieldtolife.org > > Yield to Life's Mission > > Yield to Life will engage in a vigorous awareness campaign to promote > positive attitudes toward cyclists and replace any hostility that > exists between motorists and cyclists with understanding, respect, and > appreciation for all life on the road. Safety for every cyclist is the > top priority of Yield to Life. > > Cycling is a healthy, life-affirming, environmentally-sound activity > that adds value to anyone's life. Since cyclists' lives are often in > motorists' hands, motorists must understand the vital role they play > in a cyclist's safety. > > Yield to Life will concentrate on road-rule education programs for > motorists and cyclists alike through driver's education programs, > public awareness movements and media campaigns in order to ensure a > safer and more harmonious environment for all those on the road. > > Yield to Life will engage in a hands-on educational program with > target audiences that range from school assemblies to corporate > conventions. Workshops will be created to arm cyclists with tips for > navigating through traffic and tools for riding in a safe and > responsible manner. Yield to Life will work on a database for cyclists > to find the best, the safest and the most accommodating roads for > commuting and for recreation. > > Regards, > > Jon > > > Jon Spangler > Writer/Editor > Linda Hudson Writing > 510-864-0370/FAX 864-2144 > MOBILE 510-846-5356 The web site, http://yieldtolife.org is worth a look. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of bicycles/

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Year of Active Transport meeting Tues. 5 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '09

08 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Reminder: Year of Active Transport meeting Tues. 5 PM Public Safety Center Training Room. Walk It, Bike It, Bus It, PRT It. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's meeting. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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One more news item: Modular bikeshare program
by director 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

Saw this in the news this morning. http://greenupgrader.com/3372/pbs-public-bike-system-plug-n-play-swipe-n-ri… -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Commuter statistics for Amsterdam and Copenhagen
by director 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

Good evening, I'll share this link as long as it doesn't inspire any of you to move out of Morgantown. The article is about Amsterdam and Copenhagen's battle to beat each other as bike-commuter capital. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/02/amsterdam-overtake-copenhagen-in-bi… See you Thursday. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Positive Spin Contract with City
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please review the attached draft contract and be prepared to discuss it at next Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. The desired outcome of the discussion is a draft contract with which the BB would concur. The attached document is a draft contract between Positive Spin and the City of Morgantown. The City requires a contract with Positive Spin for Positive Spin to be able to purchase necessary services, materials and supplies for the City to implement the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program. Nick Hein provided me the attached document for review prior to his submitting it to the City. If you review the attached document before the meeting, we can jump right in to discussing it. Documents relevant to the attached are 1) the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program grant application and 2) the minutes of a meeting between Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Harpold, WVDOH Transportation Ehancement Coordinator and me (see my 11/21/08 e-mail message, subject: Parking, SLMs, Ed Grant). Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles /- John Forester

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Next week's agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, Do you have anything you want to put on the agenda for next Thursday's meeting? If so, please give me the topic and the desired outcome of discussing it. Frank

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West Virginia Cycling Symposium
by director 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

Good morning, I just received this message from Dennis Strawn in Charleston about a symposium to be held this Spring. This is also the first news I've heard about the WVCF. It sounds like our last place LAB ranking is getting us some positive attention and assistance. Please pass this link on to anyone who wants to become more involved in statewide cycling advocacy. http://www.wvcf.org/home/EventsPrograms/Statewideadvocacy/tabid/62/Default.… And the online sign up at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/268525166 Thanks, Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike/Pedestrian safety education in schools
by director 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Good evening, The list has been kinda quiet lately. Thought this might liven things up. Nevada has just announced this program. Not sure if it has funding yet but I like the philosophy. http://www.bicyclinglife.com/NewsAndViews/News991201.htm Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Here's where I would support a bike lane
by director 16 Jan '09

16 Jan '09

Good afternoon, I came across this on one of the environmental news sites I read regularly. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/bike-lane-projector.php It's a projector that mounts on the back of your bike and shines an image of a bike lane under you as you ride. Although it's technically incorrect (every public road is a bike lane in its entirety) it might help get the attention of motorists who don't know that. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program grant application on line
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '09

13 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, If you didn't get a paper copy of the full application at last week's Education Committee meeting or if you'd like additional copies to show to people that you might be talking with about supporting the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program, the full application is now available on the Bicycle Board page http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm of the City's web site. Or, if you want to go directly to the application, go to http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/2008-TE-bicycle-program-full… Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: RE: Experiment]
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, Anybody interested in pursuing permission from the Federal Highway Administration to conduct an experiment to apply the Shared Lane Markings (chevrons, sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs? Let me know. Richard Meritzer is Pittsburgh's bicycle coordinator. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Experiment Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:57:54 -0500 From: Meritzer, Richard <Richard.Meritzer(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Once we had all our documentation together it took about 4 months. PennDOT was not involved. We did this through the FWHA. -----Original Message----- From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:32 AM To: Meritzer, Richard Subject: Experiment Richard, Can you tell me how long it took you to get FHWA and PennDoT authorization to apply shared lane markings as an experiment? Here in Morgantown, WV we expected the new MUTCD would be approved by now and we could just use it as justification for the markings. Now, it looks like the new MUTCD won't be approved until the end of this year and the WVDOH probably won't adopt it until the end of next year. So, we're now thinking of going the route you did and getting permission to do an experiment. However, if that's going to take two years, we'll probably just go with share the road signs. Thanks for your time and help! Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Fwd: December BB minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

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Thursday meeting location change
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, This Thursday's Education grant meeting will be at 217 Grand Street instead of the Groscup Center. This will enable most of us to cycle or walk. Thanks to Don Dickerson for offering his house. It is on the first block of Grand Street as you proceed up from Cobun. Frank

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Education Grant meeting Thur 1/8
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jan '09

02 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, Next Thursday, 8-Jan., 6:30-8:30 pm, we will meet at the Groscup Center at Dorsey's Knob Park to work on the Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Grant implementation. In preparation for the meeting, please review the attached grant application so we will all show up already knowing what we are supposed to do. It would be really cool if when reviewing the application, you identified a part of it that you'd prefer to work on. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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Re: [Bikeboard] NYTimes.com: A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to BeWaiting
by director 01 Jan '09

01 Jan '09

Frank, et al, I can tell you from direct experience that many of those new bikes never get ridden more than a few miles and end up languishing in storage. Many of them are donated to recycling programs like Positive Spin. In fact when I started I thought that eventually we would run out of donated bikes when we had emptied all the garages, basements and sheds of derelict bikes. However, after collecting more than 3,000 bikes in 3 years and seeing no drop in supply I can only assume that this is about the number of bikes that are bought and not used for our area annually and this will be a recurring supply. I recently read that most department store bikes are only ridden 70 miles during their life (for some of the bikes I've seen in dept stores lately I doubt whether that's even possible). I have great hope that this year's bike safety education program will lead to more people cycling right the first time so they don't have to recycle. In the long term I would like Positive Spin's mission to be advocacy rather than recycling. Our recycling mission will have merit though if we can underprice Walmart. Then they'll be forced to carry better bikes. Have a great day/week/month/year. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:47:19 -0500 >BB members, > >I want to thank Paul for sending that article. It says that 2008 >bicycle sales almost equaled car and light truck sales. So, where are >all those bikes? Can you imagine if all those bicyclists knew that the >have the same rights to the roads as motor vehicles, if they all knew >how to drive their bicycles as vehicles and if our roadways all had curb >lanes wide enough for cars and bikes to travel together? > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > >On 1/1/2009 10:15 AM, paul.becker(a)mail.wvu.edu wrote: >> >> The New York Times <http://www.nytimes.com/>E-mail This >> *This page was sent to you by: * paul.becker(a)mail.wvu.edu >> >> Message from sender: >> for your interest. >> >> *BUSINESS / SMALL BUSINESS * | January 01, 2009 >> * A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/01/business/smallbusiness/01sbiz.html?emc=et…>* >> >> By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL >> A run on bicycles during the summer raised hopes among bike store >> owners, but sales have leveled off since then. >> >> >> >> Most E-mailed >> 1. Op-Ed Columnist: Add Up the Damage >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/30/opinion/30herbert.html?em&emc=eta1> >> 2. No Mug? Drug Makers Cut Out Goodies for Doctors >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/business/31drug.html?em&emc=eta1> >> 3. How Caramel Developed a Taste for Salt >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/dining/31cara.html?em&emc=eta1> >> 4. SAT Changes Policy, Opening Rift With Colleges >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/education/31sat.html?em&emc=eta1> >> 5. Books: Still Paging Mr. Salinger >> <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/books/31sali.html?em&emc=eta1> >> >> » Go to Complete List >> <http://www.nytimes.com/gst/mostemailed.html?type=1> >> >> Copyright 2009 >> <http://www.nytimes.com/ref/membercenter/help/copyright.html> The New >> York Times Company <http://www.nytco.com/> | Privacy Policy >> <http://www.nytimes.com/ref/membercenter/help/privacy.html> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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NYTimes.com: A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting
by paul.becker＠mail.wvu.edu 01 Jan '09

01 Jan '09

This page was sent to you by: paul.becker(a)mail.wvu.edu. for your interest. BUSINESS / SMALL BUSINESS | January 01, 2009 A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL A run on bicycles during the summer raised hopes among bike store owners, but sales have leveled off since then. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/01/business/smallbusiness/01sbiz.html?emc=et… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2009 The New York Times Company

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[Fwd: BB meeting this Thursday]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jan '09

01 Jan '09

Bicycle Board Members, I will not be at the Courthouse for the 10:00 am ride today. I apologize for the late notice. I have been sick for over two weeks. When I posted the message below, I expected to be well by now but I'm not. I hope some of you show up and have a fun ride. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BB meeting this Thursday Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:06:18 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Bicycle Board Members, Unless someone has pressing business for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting, I'd like to suggest that we go for a ride instead. Say 10:00 am meet at the Courthouse for a ~2 hour road ride followed by lunch at Black Bear. This Thursday is New Year's Day, I've been having difficulty communicating with members and I don't know if we'd have a quorum if we met at the regular time. I looked into postponing the meeting until the following week but all the usual meeting rooms are booked. The weather forecast for Thursday is clear and cool: a perfect day for an easy road ride to start the year off right. Frank

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BB meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '08

28 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Unless someone has pressing business for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting, I'd like to suggest that we go for a ride instead. Say 10:00 am meet at the Courthouse for a ~2 hour road ride followed by lunch at Black Bear. This Thursday is New Year's Day, I've been having difficulty communicating with members and I don't know if we'd have a quorum if we met at the regular time. I looked into postponing the meeting until the following week but all the usual meeting rooms are booked. The weather forecast for Thursday is clear and cool: a perfect day for an easy road ride to start the year off right. Frank

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IMPORTANT - Monongalia designated as PM2.5 Nonattainment Area
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Dec '08

25 Dec '08

If you take a look at http://www.epa.gov/pmdesignations/2006standards/regs.htm Monongalia county has been given a final designation as a PM 2.5 non-attainment area by the EPA on December 22, 2008. This is significant news because it means that our State and local government is now required by the Clean Air Act to develop a plan to mitigate the situation. This could include increased emphasis on bicycling, walking and transit solutions to reduce automobile related air pollution. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Merry Christmas!
by director 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Frank, I don't know if anyone else noticed, but when you click on the picture it brings up a cylists' bill of rights. You can get the .pdf from this link.... http://www.bikewriterscollective.com/images/cyclists_bill_of_rights.pdf Happy Holidays everybody! Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:28:30 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >The following photo brought me such pleasure, I offer it to you as a way >of saying, Merry Christmas! > > > >Frank > >P.S. I copied this photo from VeloNews who copied it from Agence France >Presse. It's at the top of an article >http://www.velonews.com/photo/86141 by Bob Mionske (author of Bicycles & >The Law) about a Cyclists Bill of Rights. I would really enjoy >discussing his concept of "equality of infrastructure" over a cuppa at >the Moose sometime over the holidays. Interested? Let me know when >you'd like to do it. > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Merry Christmas!
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, The following photo brought me such pleasure, I offer it to you as a way of saying, Merry Christmas! Frank P.S. I copied this photo from VeloNews who copied it from Agence France Presse. It's at the top of an article http://www.velonews.com/photo/86141 by Bob Mionske (author of Bicycles & The Law) about a Cyclists Bill of Rights. I would really enjoy discussing his concept of "equality of infrastructure" over a cuppa at the Moose sometime over the holidays. Interested? Let me know when you'd like to do it.

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Bike history lesson in yesterday's Dominion Post
by director 21 Dec '08

21 Dec '08

Good afternoon, Don't know if anyone else saw this but Saturday's Dominion Post column by Jon Samsell was (in part) about the early history of bikes and bike merchants (~1900) in Morgantown, in particular the influence of bicycling in getting the first paved roads. (I wasn't able to find a link to it online. I saved the print article if anyone wants to see it. Also this week WIRED had a headline article about using the gas tax (currently 18c/gal and hasn't been raised in 15 years) as a means to encourage less driving and subsidize more transportation alternatives. http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/12/gargantum-gas-t.html I'm leaving for WI tomorrow, but will be available by email. Thanks to everyone for making this a banner year for bicycling (and walking) advocacy and action. Wishing you and your families all the blessed peace, joy and good health of the season - and a prosperous new year. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Education meeting times
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please complete and return to me at your earliest convenience, the attached Excel file. It's a calendar for the next 3 weeks. I'd like you to indicate when you want to meet to work on the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program (the grant). I realize that this is Christmas time and that you might not want to meet in the next week or two. That's OK. That's why I made it 3 weeks long. I'm addressing this to the whole Bicycle Board but especially to Tyler Pearson, Hugh Kierig, Don Dickerson, Derek Springston, Jim Rye, Chip Wamsley, Janel Bedard and Marilyn Newcome as these generous and dedicated folks volunteered at our December meeting to work on this project. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: Re: MUTCD approval?]
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Don, Apparently, the new MUTCD won't be approved until late next year. All the more reason to take Lewis up on his offer to work with us on getting the SLMs and BMUFL signs installed as an experiment. Richard Moeur is a member of the MUTCD committee. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: MUTCD approval? Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:19:44 -0500 From: Richard C. Moeur <rcmoeur(a)aol.com> To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net References: <494A5539.7000403(a)verizon.net> Not yet. Federal Highway Administration reportedly received over 12,000 comments on the draft*, and it'll take them a while to plow through them all and issue the final version of the new Manual. Right now, I'd estimate it'll be near the end of 2009 before the final rule is issued and the new MUTCD is ready for use - and it could be later than that. Note that Section 2B.54 of the current (2003) MUTCD allows the use of custom regulatory signs as needed, as long as the sign uses word legends and/or already- approved symbols. This would seem to allow an agency to install the Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign (if they chose to) without having to wait for a new MUTCD. *and virtually no comments opposing the new devices for bicyclists :) -- Richard C. Moeur, P.E., L.C.I., WC7RCM Practicing Traffic Engineer (I'll get it right someday...) Phoenix, Arizona, USA "Life is just one W1-5 after another, until the W14-1" The opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by any organization with which I may be associated. :) Websites: http://www.richardcmoeur.com http://www.trafficsign.us - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -----Original Message----- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Richard C. Moeur <rcmoeur(a)aol.com> Sent: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 6:50 am Subject: MUTCD approval? Richard, When will the new MUTCD be officially approved for use? We got the WVDOH to approve our use of the Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs but a personnel change caused them to retract their approval until the new MUTCD is official. As always, I am very grateful for your response as I'm sure you get many such requests. Frank Gmeindl LCI 1703

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[Fwd: FW: [Fwd: Re: capital]]
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

Don, Ray Lewis offers us an option that we should pursue: "File a request with the FHWA for Permission to Experiment with either or both of these new traffic control devices; the DOH would entertain a permit application for any affected State facilities, once the City has this in hand." That's how Pgh got theirs. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: [Fwd: Re: capital] Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:38:44 -0500 From: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> CC: Kimberly Jo Broughton <kimbroughton(a)verizon.net> *Frank -- * * * *I forwarded your E-mail to the Traffic Engineering Division. This is their reply on your interpretation of the situation; they end on the possible options for the City at this point.* *William C. Robinson*** *State Trail Coordinator* *Progam Manager, Recreational Trails Program * *WVDOH Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator* *Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board* * * *West Virginia Department of Transportation* *Division of Highways* *Program Planning and Administration Division* *1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East* *Building 5, Room 863* *Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430* *(304)558-9615 Fax -- (304)558-3783* *bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov <mailto:bill.c.robinson@wv.gov>* *_"_**The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard,* *often amid depravation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in* *order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is* *marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy, 1962 * * * *From:* Lewis, Ray C *Sent:* Wednesday, December 17, 2008 1:43 PM *To:* Robinson, Bill C *Subject:* RE: [Fwd: Re: capital] Bill: Based on our discussion, and the attached e-mails, I would like to provide some clarifications. The City's position, expressed by Mr. Spencer, is that the sign and shared lane markings are approved traffic control devices. This is not the case. The MUTCD to which they are referring is the PROPOSESD 2009 Edition, which is currently the subject of a Notice of Proposed Amendment published in the FEDERAL REGISTER on January 2, 2008. There were over 1400 comments, mostly multi-part comments, received on the Notice. The FHWA is now faced with the task of reviewing and evaluating the comments before the new MUTCD can be adopted. It will not be official until the FEDERAL REGISTER notice adopting it is published. In the meantime, the States have asked that a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Amendment be published so that the many stakeholders in the MUTCD can review and comment on a version with the comments addressed. State Law requires that the Commissioner of Highways adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control devices consistent with "this chapter" [Chapter 17C] for use upon highways in this state. Such uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system THEN CURRENT (my emphasis) as approved by the American Association of State Highway [and Transportation] Officials. The current system is found in the 2003 MUTCD, which does not contain either the bicycle markings or the BICYCLES MAY USE FULL LANE sign. Both State and Federal law and regulations require conformity with the current MUTCD. WEST VIRGINIA CODE §17-3-3 makes the MUTCD applicable to municipal streets; WEST VIRGINIA CODE §17-3-2 prohibits the installation of traffic control devices on state highways without the approval of the Commissioner of Highways. Chapter 17C-11 of the Code contains provisions which are incompatible with the use of the bicycle chevrons, such as the requirement that riders travel as far to the right as practicable; a provision that bicyclists may ride two abreast; and the provision that traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. In regard to the last, The CODE prohibits, at §17C-6-3a(a), the operation of a vehicle in such a way that it impedes the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. The artificial placement of bicyclists to the left will increase the difficulty for other vehicles to pass. The UNIFORM VEHICLE CODE is not in play in the resolution of this issue. The UVC is a model code, like many other model codes. There is no requirement that West Virginia adopt it, or conform to it. The WV Code language governs in all cases. We were able for several years to have bills introduced in the Legislature to have the WV CODE brought into conformity with the UVC; our efforts repeatedly failed. I told Mr. Spencer in a telephone conversation last Thursday that I would be willing to meet with a delegation from Morgantown at such time as they could present new information. From our perspective, the City presently has two alternatives open to them: 1) Apply for a permit (where State-maintained streets are involved and install SHARE THE ROAD signs, which are an approved traffic control device; or 2) File a request with the FHWA for Permission to Experiment with either or both of these new traffic control devices; the DOH would entertain a permit application for any affected State facilities, once the City has this in hand. Ray Lewis Staff Engineer -- Traffic Research and Special Projects WVDOT, Division of Highways 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 558-9451 Fax: (304) 558-1209 e-Mail: ray.C.lewis(a)wv.gov <mailto:ray.C.lewis@wv.gov> *From:* Robinson, Bill C *Sent:* Monday, December 15, 2008 3:31 PM *Subject:* FW: [Fwd: Re: capital] *FYI -- * * * *Response from Morgantown to my E-mail this morning...* * * *Bill* * * *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] *Sent:* Monday, December 15, 2008 1:54 PM *To:* Robinson, Bill C *Cc:* Kimberly Jo; Don Spencer; Jennie Selin; Glagola, Charlene *Subject:* Re: [Fwd: Re: capital] Bill, Check the code. It says as far to the right as *practicable*, not possible. The Uniform Vehicle Code Section 11-1205 Position on a roadway, provides some clarification: (a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: 1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. 3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including but not limited to: fixed or moving objects; parked or moving vehicles; bicycle; pedestrians; animals; surface hazards; or sub-standard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-had curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "sub-standard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. When the WV code says ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, it means to ride as near as can reasonably accomplished under the circumstances to the right. Approximately 40 other state's codes have similar "far to the right" clauses. I doubt the FHWA would publish a MUTCD that violates those state's laws. The new MUTCD recognizes that cyclists and motorists might need some help understanding the intent of the code. Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking states, "The Shared Lane Marking shown in Figure 9C-9 may be used to: A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist's impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling." We need that in Morgantown. Concerning the Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) states, "The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane." I understand that Don Spencer, Deputy Mayor has been trying to set up a meeting with Ray Lewis. I hope that the meeting will be arranged so we will have the opportunity to reach a meeting of the minds. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Robinson, Bill C wrote: Kim - I talked this morning to Cindy Cramer, who is the Acting Director for Traffic Engineering Division. She said that the people from Morgantown needed to talk to Ray Lewis (558-9451) or Travis Miller (558-9455) about the signage issue. I had a copy of the October 30, 2008 letter, I just didn't realize it was the one that everyone was talking about. The bottom line is that state code says that bikes have to ride as far to the right as possible. The signage/markings being discussed either explicitly, or implicitly, encouraged bicyclist to utilize the entire lane. While the City could decide to do whatever they want on the City maintained streets, the City is justifiably concerned about liability about posting signs and markings that seem to contradict State code. If the City has issues with WVDOH's position, then they need to schedule a meeting with either of the two Traffic Engineering personnel above. If I were the City, I would explore marking the routes with markings/signage presently being utilized that emphasized that the bicyclists must keep to the right, but that is their call. I recommended the signage/markings to the Rahall Transportation Institute (RTI) for a project they were doing in Huntington. After discovering the conflict with State Code, they are considering using conventional signage markings and moving them to the right. In fact, my contact at RTI had recently viewed a similar signage/marking system in Louisville, Ky. While this may be a temporary setback, both the City and DOH had concerns, it isn't that the WVDOH acted unilaterally or is discouraging the overall idea of the bicycle routes. Bill Robinson WVDOH

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: capital]]]
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: capital]] Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:46:48 -0500 From: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Reply-To: <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:57:18 -0500 Did anyone on the board question West Virginia's go to consultant--the Rahall Transportation Institute? It is one of several US govt. funded UTC (University Transportation Centers) that was formed in 1998 with a $12M grant that congressman Nick Rahall obtained. Their purpose is to investigate transportation issues unique to the Appalachian region while being part of the curriculum at Marshall Univ and several colleges in WV. Rahall mentions in 2000 the benefits of Intermodal Transportation to rural areas, but I feel his reference was referring more to roads and highways between towns not intercity transit. From this overview, gleaned from a quick look at their website, it appears that their expertise is not geared to making decisions related to urban bicycle use. We may have gotten into a North South situation, the people in Charleston vs the "liberal" upstarts in Morgantown, but that's my opinion. Chip >FYI. Bill Robinson is the state bicycle coordinator. > >Frank >/Same Roads >Same Rights >Same Rules >/ >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: capital] >Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:54:17 -0500 >From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >To: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> >CC: Kimberly Jo <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer ><dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Jennie Selin <JSelin(a)hotmail.com>, >cglagola(a)mail.wvnet.edu >References: <494466FF.7000407(a)gmail.com> ><C2EB27303808814DAA5C9E6917A821E7032B63FC(a)WVOTMAIL01.executive.stateofwv.gov> > > > > >Bill, > >Check the code. It says as far to the right as *practicable*, not >possible. > >The Uniform Vehicle Code Section 11-1205 Position on a roadway, provides >some clarification: >(a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the >normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions >then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb >or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: > > 1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding > in the same direction. > 2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a > private road or driveway. > 3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including but not > limited to: fixed or moving objects; parked or moving vehicles; > bicycle; pedestrians; animals; surface hazards; or sub-standard > width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-had > curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "sub-standard width > lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor > vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. > >When the WV code says ride as near to the right side of the roadway as >practicable, it means to ride as near as can reasonably accomplished >under the circumstances to the right. > >Approximately 40 other state's codes have similar "far to the right" >clauses. I doubt the FHWA would publish a MUTCD that violates those >state's laws. The new MUTCD recognizes that cyclists and motorists >might need some help understanding the intent of the code. Section >9C.07 Shared Lane Marking states, "The Shared Lane Marking shown in >Figure 9C-9 may be used to: >A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with >on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a >bicyclist's impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, >B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too >narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within >the same traffic lane, >C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to >occupy within the traveled way, >D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and >E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling." > >We need that in Morgantown. > >Concerning the Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, Section 9B.06 Bicycles >May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) states, "The Bicycles May Use Full Lane >(R4-11) sign may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent >shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are >too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. >The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is >important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel >lane." > >I understand that Don Spencer, Deputy Mayor has been trying to set up a >meeting with Ray Lewis. I hope that the meeting will be arranged so we >will have the opportunity to reach a meeting of the minds. > >Frank Gmeindl >Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > > >Robinson, Bill C wrote: >> Kim - >> >> I talked this morning to Cindy Cramer, who is the Acting Director for >> Traffic Engineering Division. She said that the people from Morgantown >> needed to talk to Ray Lewis (558-9451) or Travis Miller (558-9455) about >> the signage issue. >> >> I had a copy of the October 30, 2008 letter, I just didn't realize it >> was the one that everyone was talking about. The bottom line is that >> state code says that bikes have to ride as far to the right as possible. >> The signage/markings being discussed either explicitly, or implicitly, >> encouraged bicyclist to utilize the entire lane. While the City could >> decide to do whatever they want on the City maintained streets, the City >> is justifiably concerned about liability about posting signs and >> markings that seem to contradict State code. >> >> If the City has issues with WVDOH's position, then they need to schedule >> a meeting with either of the two Traffic Engineering personnel above. >> >> If I were the City, I would explore marking the routes with >> markings/signage presently being utilized that emphasized that the >> bicyclists must keep to the right, but that is their call. I >> recommended the signage/markings to the Rahall Transportation Institute >> (RTI) for a project they were doing in Huntington. After discovering >> the conflict with State Code, they are considering using conventional >> signage markings and moving them to the right. In fact, my contact at >> RTI had recently viewed a similar signage/marking system in Louisville, >> Ky. >> >> While this may be a temporary setback, both the City and DOH had >> concerns, it isn't that the WVDOH acted unilaterally or is discouraging >> the overall idea of the bicycle routes. >> >> Bill Robinson >> WVDOH >> >> >> >> > > > > >

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: capital]]
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

FYI. Bill Robinson is the state bicycle coordinator. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules / -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: capital] Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:54:17 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Robinson, Bill C <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> CC: Kimberly Jo <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Jennie Selin <JSelin(a)hotmail.com>, cglagola(a)mail.wvnet.edu References: <494466FF.7000407(a)gmail.com> <C2EB27303808814DAA5C9E6917A821E7032B63FC(a)WVOTMAIL01.executive.stateofwv.gov> Bill, Check the code. It says as far to the right as *practicable*, not possible. The Uniform Vehicle Code Section 11-1205 Position on a roadway, provides some clarification: (a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: 1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. 3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including but not limited to: fixed or moving objects; parked or moving vehicles; bicycle; pedestrians; animals; surface hazards; or sub-standard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-had curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "sub-standard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. When the WV code says ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, it means to ride as near as can reasonably accomplished under the circumstances to the right. Approximately 40 other state's codes have similar "far to the right" clauses. I doubt the FHWA would publish a MUTCD that violates those state's laws. The new MUTCD recognizes that cyclists and motorists might need some help understanding the intent of the code. Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking states, "The Shared Lane Marking shown in Figure 9C-9 may be used to: A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist's impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling." We need that in Morgantown. Concerning the Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) states, "The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane." I understand that Don Spencer, Deputy Mayor has been trying to set up a meeting with Ray Lewis. I hope that the meeting will be arranged so we will have the opportunity to reach a meeting of the minds. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Robinson, Bill C wrote: > Kim - > > I talked this morning to Cindy Cramer, who is the Acting Director for > Traffic Engineering Division. She said that the people from Morgantown > needed to talk to Ray Lewis (558-9451) or Travis Miller (558-9455) about > the signage issue. > > I had a copy of the October 30, 2008 letter, I just didn't realize it > was the one that everyone was talking about. The bottom line is that > state code says that bikes have to ride as far to the right as possible. > The signage/markings being discussed either explicitly, or implicitly, > encouraged bicyclist to utilize the entire lane. While the City could > decide to do whatever they want on the City maintained streets, the City > is justifiably concerned about liability about posting signs and > markings that seem to contradict State code. > > If the City has issues with WVDOH's position, then they need to schedule > a meeting with either of the two Traffic Engineering personnel above. > > If I were the City, I would explore marking the routes with > markings/signage presently being utilized that emphasized that the > bicyclists must keep to the right, but that is their call. I > recommended the signage/markings to the Rahall Transportation Institute > (RTI) for a project they were doing in Huntington. After discovering > the conflict with State Code, they are considering using conventional > signage markings and moving them to the right. In fact, my contact at > RTI had recently viewed a similar signage/marking system in Louisville, > Ky. > > While this may be a temporary setback, both the City and DOH had > concerns, it isn't that the WVDOH acted unilaterally or is discouraging > the overall idea of the bicycle routes. > > Bill Robinson > WVDOH > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] DOH letter
by director 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Frank, Did you make the trip to Charleston last week to contest this issue? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:52:10 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Attached is the letter that the WVDOH sent to the City retracting their >approval of the Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane >signs. I actually agree with their points on page 2 about the SLMs and >BMUFL signs being redundant since as they point out, the law already >provides us the same rights as vehicles but they miss the point that the >current narrow lanes and low level of education discourage many people >from bicycling. Recently, the League of American Bicyclists rated WV >the least bicycle friendly state in the US. I think the WVDOH is >determined to keep it that way. They can't stifle our activities in all >the E's though: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, >Evaluation and Equality. We shall overcome! :-) > >Frank > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking Meeting
by director 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Frank, My apologies for not attending the meeting. I had personal commitments that came up unexpectedly. What am I still on the hook to complete in the Sketchup drawing? I've made the corrections that you indicated initially. I'd asked Derek if he could make an enlarged printout, but due to the cost he's reluctant to do so as it would represent an involuntary donation by his employer. If the city has a large-format printer it would be best if they make the printout, once I've incorporated all corrections and updates (of which I haven't received any). I think the next logical step would be to walk down High St with this printout and make markups where changes are needed. I'd also like to add that I believe Jonathan and I are on the hook to provide a revised draft of the parking plan text. We're trying to get together to finish it for the next meeting. I've posted the updated Sketchup file to the 3d Warehouse. Anyone who has installed Sketchup or the viewer from the free download http://sketchup.google.com/ can get the file. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:36:37 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Chip, Jonathan, Don Spencer and Frank met 6-8 pm tonight and pushed >forward with bicycle parking planning. Attached are the minutes. >Jonathan rode his bike in on such an icy night. I hope he made it home >OK. > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Parking Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Dec '08

13 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Chip, Jonathan, Don Spencer and Frank met 6-8 pm tonight and pushed forward with bicycle parking planning. Attached are the minutes. Jonathan rode his bike in on such an icy night. I hope he made it home OK. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Computer projector?
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Dec '08

12 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, I anybody could bring a computer projector to tonight's parking meeting, it sure would be handy! Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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12/10 Traffic Commission meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Dec '08

11 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, At last night's Traffic Commission meeting: 1. The TC unanimously appointed Janel and Paul to the BB. Betty McClain said the selections were excellent. 2. Roy Nutter, TC Chairman, asked us to put Derek's Maps and the location spreadsheet on the BB web site. I said we'd have to work with the City to get them up there because the files are huge and not in a format that the average citizen could download. 3. Ken Martis suggested we coordinate with the Planning Commission to incorporate our parking plan with the Downtown Revitalization plan. He said he'd have someone contact us. 4. Nutter asked if anybody from WVU's traffic and parking dept. is involved in bike parking. He wondered why some of the University's bike racks are where they are. I told him Hugh Kierig is a member of the BB. Tony Barill said it's appalling that there's not a bike rack at the Evansdale Library. See you all tomorrow night at 6 at the PSC training room. Frank

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Parking meeting Friday
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that we're meeting this Friday 6-8 pm to work on the bicycle parking plan. We will meet in the Public Safety Center *Training Room*. When you come in the front door of the PSC, turn left, proceed through the double doors down the hall to the second door on your right. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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DOH letter
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the letter that the WVDOH sent to the City retracting their approval of the Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. I actually agree with their points on page 2 about the SLMs and BMUFL signs being redundant since as they point out, the law already provides us the same rights as vehicles but they miss the point that the current narrow lanes and low level of education discourage many people from bicycling. Recently, the League of American Bicyclists rated WV the least bicycle friendly state in the US. I think the WVDOH is determined to keep it that way. They can't stifle our activities in all the E's though: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, Evaluation and Equality. We shall overcome! :-) Frank

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Borrow GPS unit?
by Derek Springston 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

Does anyone have a GPS unit I could borrow through the holidays? I was using one from work to GPS the bike racks around town, but it is being used now. If anyone can part with theirs, let me know. Thanks! ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_…

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Report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a report that I plan to deliver to the Traffic Commission this Wednesday. If you see any errors or have any recommendations for it's improvement, please reply ASAP. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycling & the law
by director 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Good morning, I'd also like to add the Barnes and Noble in Univ Town Centre has it on the shelf in the bike section if you want to look at it before you buy. Ask at the desk and they'll find it for you. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:59:08 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Tonight I mentioned that before we start recommending legislation, we >should understand the law. I recommended that we read /Bicycling & the >Law /by Bob Mionske. You can buy it from amazon >http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-ke… > >If you want to get a taste of his writing see his articles in Velo News, >e.g. http://www.velonews.com/bob-mionske > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bicycling & the law
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, Tonight I mentioned that before we start recommending legislation, we should understand the law. I recommended that we read /Bicycling & the Law /by Bob Mionske. You can buy it from amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-ke… If you want to get a taste of his writing see his articles in Velo News, e.g. http://www.velonews.com/bob-mionske Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Blinky lights
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Dec '08

02 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, "Blinky lights" make terrible reflectors when they're off, e.g. dead battery. The law requires a rear red reflector that's visible from 50-300 feet when illuminated by a motor vehicle's high-beams. Having a blinky light with a dead battery and no reflector is a violation of the law. Reflectors are effective if they are positioned to reflect light from the motorists' headlights back to the motorists' eyes. Test your blinky lights and reflectors by sitting in a car and viewing your bike from behind. Studies show that blinky lights are more effective when the light is on steady rather than blinking. Why am I writing this? On my way home from work tonight, I came upon a guy riding a bike with a dead blinky and no reflector. He was totally invisible. Right now, I'm freaking imagining that he might not have made it home alive. Novice cyclists fear getting hit from behind although getting hit from behind constitutes only 3% of crashes. Half of those happen at night when the driver didn't see the cyclist. Most of the other half happen during the day because the cyclist wasn't riding straight. Practicing the knowledge and skills taught in Traffic Skills 101 can reduce the chance of all crash types by one to two orders of magnitude. 6 of our bike board members haven't taken the Road I/Traffic Skills 101 course. I think any bike board member should know such things that the course teaches. Only one member of the Bicycle Board responded to my 11/11 call for members to join our education committee to implement the $68K grant we received for a Morgantown Effective Cycling Education program. I can't do it myself. Help. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Re: [Bikeboard] clutter
by director 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

I can do that. "Wiz-bang" Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00:27 -0500 >This observation is not very authoritative, maybe just one person's >view of what happened. Should be addressed diplomatically. > >Suggestion: you guys with the whiz-bang drawings should work up and >present a scenario where the bike racks are placed not on the >sidewalk but on selected parking spaces. > >On Dec 1, 2008, at 8:01 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> I had a casual meeting with a City employee yesterday and they told me >> that in addition to budget limitations, High Street bike racks were >> not >> included in the Streetscape plan because Terri Cutwright, Main Street >> Morgantown Director said, "We want to minimize clutter". We will >> need >> to be prepared to address this concern. >> >> Frank >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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clutter
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

Bicycle Board Members, I had a casual meeting with a City employee yesterday and they told me that in addition to budget limitations, High Street bike racks were not included in the Streetscape plan because Terri Cutwright, Main Street Morgantown Director said, "We want to minimize clutter". We will need to be prepared to address this concern. Frank

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This Thursday's BB meeting agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Nov '08

30 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a recommended agenda for this Thursday's 12/4/2008 Bicycle Board meeting. The zip folder also contains documents to read in preparation for the meeting. If you have any changes that you would like to make to the agenda, please reply. Frank

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High Street Bike Racks in Sketchup
by director 28 Nov '08

28 Nov '08

Good evening, I talked to Frank and Chip today, they liked the drawing I sent out showing all the bike rack spots on High Street, but both agreed that it would be better if they could get the 3d file. I figured out a way to do it - the file is now available fromt he Sketchup 3d warehouse. You can find it using the search string "High Street Morgantown". Interestingly most of the major WVU buildings are also in the warehouse and are available to us. You can download the model once you download Sketchup. Give me a call if you need help with it. (276-0213). Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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High Street Bike Racks in Sketchup
by director 28 Nov '08

28 Nov '08

Good Morning, I've plunked down the bike racks in 3D in Sketchup as promised. I'm attaching the .jpg for everyone to look at. Although it doesn't show as much detail as I like it's already 1MB which is about the largest sensible size for an email file. The 3D file is 6mb (4mb zipped) but would be a lot more fun to look at. If you want it let me know and I'll arrange to get it to you. The Sketchup editing and viewing programs are free to download from: http://sketchup.google.com/gsu6/download.html (version 6 viewer) http://sketchup.google.com/download/ (version 7 editor) The v6 viewer works with v7 files (I checked) Anyway the .jpg file shows the whole street at once and lets you get an idea of overall placement. Let me know if you have any questions or would like changes. Happy Thanksgiving! Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] 11/25 Parking meeting
by director 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

Frank, et al, Last nite at the meeting I was trying to remember one of the shell-style bike shelters I'd seen during earlier studies. This is it. http://huntco.com/bikepod/ I remember the cost being under $1000, it might make sense for a place like the parking garage that already offers pretty good weather protection. Their other models are shown here... http://www.huntco.com/mercantool/mtool.pl?command=productpage_list&category… Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:32:39 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >Last night, we defined parking recommendations for the PSC garage. >Please see attached minutes. > >Frank >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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11/25 Parking meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, Last night, we defined parking recommendations for the PSC garage. Please see attached minutes. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Meeting Tonight
by gunn4r Shogren 25 Nov '08

25 Nov '08

Right? 7:30pm, PSB. Anything else?

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3D Rendering of High Street
by director 24 Nov '08

24 Nov '08

Good evening, I received the image files of 3 blocks of High St (Pleasant to Willey) and put them into Sketchup to give a 3D rendering. My Mom just arrived so I haven't done a complete job of showing the bike rack locations that have been proposed, however the attached file shows the corner at Fayette St. with a couple of 3d racks, bikes, cars and a person for scale. I can do more with more time. The image I'm sending is a static 2d file, but I have the 3d version and I'd be happy to send it to anyone who knows how to use Sketchup. I could also bring my computer to the next meeting. There's some other cool stuff that can be done with this too. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 22 Nov '08

22 Nov '08

Attached are the minutes for the regular November BB meeting, as well as the extra parking meeting. If you have any comments or corrections, please email me. Thank you, BETSY SHOGREN

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Parking, SLMs, Ed Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, Yesterday, I had a very positive meeting with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager about bike parking and shared lane markings after which we met with Jeff Harpold, WVDOH Transportation Ehancement Coordinator on the Effective Cycling Education Program grant. *Bike Parking* * The City considered bike parking on the High Street Streetscape but didn't develop any plans because they didn't have sufficient budget. * I reviewed with Mikorski the Streetscape map that we marked up showing recommended locations for 30 bike racks. It made sense to him. His specific comments: 1. Design: City had considered post-and-loop. I described Chip's recommended flair rack. Jeff's OK with it. 2. Location: Concern for bicycle orientation (i.e. parallel or perpendicular to walkway) to minimize interference with pedestrians and parking motor vehicles. 3. The curbs around the trees were recently installed to keep water from flooding the tree boxes. City doesn't consider them a tripping hazard. 4. Watch out for vaults under the rack locations because you can't drill down there. Jeff favored putting racks between tree and curb. (I indicated maintenance risk.) 5. The prevailing color for streetscape hardware is black. 6. Maintenance: If private property owners agree to have the City put bike racks on their property, maintenance responsibility will have to be defined. 7. Abandoned bikes: policy? Who gets rid of abandoned bikes and how. *Shared Lane Markings* * We reviewed Derek's maps and I asked Jeff if the City would pay for future printing. He said that the City has a new part-time engineer, Damian, who's GIS-savvy and using ESRI software. Jeff will check with Terry Hough to see if Damian can work with Derek to get future maps printed at City hall. * The City is building a geo database and having GPS points for things like SLMs, BMUFL signs and bike racks is the way they want to go. *Effective Cycling Education Program* Harpold came up to Morgantown to meet with Mikorski, me and Nick Hein to review our application. Nick didn't show. Highlights: 1. We have 2 years from authorization to proceed to complete the work. 2. Authorization may not come for 4-6 months. 3. We will produce monthly deliverables (for example, number of course deliveries, PSAs produced, ads run, effectiveness data collected) that show that we're accomplishing what we proposed and that will justify reimbursing our expenses. 4. The contract between the City and Positive Spin must have a not-to-exceed limit. 5. Harpold and Mikorski need to resolve whether we'll have to go out for bids for work to be done. 6. There are probably state and federal regulations that determine the allowable salary ranges that we will need to learn before we can pay people. 7. Harpold will make an agreement between the City and the State that specifies scope, funding, deliverables and schedule. 8. The agreement must be reviewed by WVDOH legal, historic preservation, Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization (the MPO can kill the project), Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan. 9. The total grant is $54,417 state + $13,605 City = $68,022. *Action Items * 1. Bicycle Board reorganize the Education Committee. 2. Education Committee develop a project plan. 3. Positive Spin and the City make a contract. Frank

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Hero
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Did you see Jim Rye's picture on the front page of the Dominion Post today: taking the lane on Cheat Road in the snow... my hero! Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Mid-Ohio Valley Bicycle Council]
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Kim, Like everyone, my time is limited. I try to use it where it will have the most impact on my agenda. My primary mission is to teach cyclists to act as drivers of vehicles. That includes teaching them how to drive their bicycles on roadways and not on sidewalks. I'd like to see the shared lane markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on the roadways before I get involved in public arguments with ignorant individuals especially if they are not in a position to do anything but blow smoke. It took the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board over a year of continuous effort to get resistant public officials aligned with its plans to install the SLMs and BMUFL signs. Our biggest problem is that almost all of us only have a few hours a month that we can devote to advancing bicycling. Gary Warhoftig, the key public official with the WVDOH in Charleston who several months ago after a personal visit from the Deputy Mayor and a City Councilor finally gave Morgantown the approval to install these has since retired. We have been slow in getting the markings and signs installed because our volunteers do not have enough time to respond fast enough to the various demands that the lay on us. Now, we may lose the whole thing because Warhoftig's replacement has reversed the approval. Now, a contingent of us must waste a day going to Charleston to try to persuade Warhoftig's replacement to reconsider his reversal. After all, the law still says that cyclists must ride as far to the right as practicable and it is going to be a continuous uphill struggle to persuade people such as the WVDOH that it says "practicable" and not "possible" and that often practicable means to take the lane. I think it might be more effective to work with WV legislators to remove the far to the right restriction and establish a 3-foot passing rule than to argue with Mr. Dye. When you sent me the picture of the Parkersburg Critical Mass Ride, I was glad to see cyclists wearing helmets and riding not more than two abreast. My previous experience with Critical Mass Rides over a period of more than 10 years is that they generally create and intensify motorist animosity toward bicycling and certainly don't promote cyclists acting or being treated as drivers of vehicles. Dye's letter seems to be yet another confirmation of that. I'd rather keep Morgantown's SLMs and BMUFLs out of Parkersburg's and more importantly, Charleston's newspapers until they are installed and we have a preponderance of evidence that they are effective at improving both cyclists' and motorists' behaviors. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles /- John Forester Kimberly Jo Broughton wrote: > Hey guys, > Thought I would forward this. I would appreciate any information you > could provide for a response. Frank, I plan to use information about > what Morgantown is doing for lane markings if you don't mind. I want > to respond and show work is being done all over the state towards more > biking and appreciate a quote from each of you if you don't mind. No > problem if you do. I want to respond by educating. It is a perfect > opportunity! > Thanks so much, > Kim > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > Mid-Ohio Valley Bicycle Council > From: > Adventure Pursuit <adventurepursuit(a)hotmail.com> > Date: > Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:42:32 -0500 > To: > kimbroughton(a)verizon.net > > To: > kimbroughton(a)verizon.net > > > > > *November 16, 2008 * > * * > * > *Volunteers are needed to ride bikes with individuals, assist in the > helmet safety campaign and coordinate bike repairs with visiting > mechanics.* > * > * * > *You can sign up to be a volunteer by going to Adventure Pursuit's > volunteer application. It takes about 60 seconds. Click here > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…>to > sign up. > * > * * > * * > *Adventure Pursuit* > *PO Box 431 * > *Parkersburg WV 26102 304-485-0911 * > * * > > > > > > * * > * > *Letter to the editor about cyclists in Parkersburg paper > * > ** > ** > *** > * ** Hey all,* > *There is letter to the editor on Parkersburg's website about > cyclists. You can see the link here* > * * > http://newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/511433.html > I'd like to provide a response to the paper from the Mid-Ohio Bicycle > Council if anyone is interested in participating. If so, please send > your thoughts. This is a perfect opportunity to educate Steve and the > rest of the public. It would be nice to show a group of people > responding. > > Looks like our awareness ride worked :). > Thanks! > Kim > > > ** > * * > > > Drivers not only problem > > /POSTED: November 16, 2008/ > Save > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…> > | Print > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…> > | Email > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…> > | Read comments > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…> > | Post a comment > <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10666840&msgid=224419&act=ZRF5&c=…> > > Email: "Drivers not only problem" > > *To: > > > > <--TO Email REQUIRED! > > *From: > > > > <--FROM Email REQUIRED! > > > > Being of the country persuasion, I've long been disgusted by city bike > riders coming onto our narrow country roads and making nuisances of > themselves. Yes, they have a legal right to be there. However, in the > days before cute little spandex outfits for aging athletes, most > people on bicycles realized that they were a safety hazard in their > own right and made at least some effort to cooperate with automobile > drivers. Many would move near the edge to allow drivers to pass more > easily, or slow down slightly and motion those behind them around. > > Today, too many seem to prefer to ride on the center-line and dare > anyone to hit them. Rarely do you see one deliberately yield part of > their lane to let a car around, and the only place that most slow down > is where they know auto drivers can't pass anyway. As soon as you get > to a safe place to pass, they take off like the proverbial bat out of > Hades. Few women bicyclists seem to behave that way, so I guess it > must to be a testosterone thing. > > In town, some of them dart between lanes of stopped traffic to crowd > ahead in line, run stop signs and switch on and off the sidewalk at > will. During the publicized ride for awareness the other day, my wife > and I stepped out the door of the bookstore by the mall and were > nearly run down by what appeared to be a bicycle club member who was > riding on the sidewalk to avoid the speed-bumps in the street. While I > realize that there are plenty of rude and careless drivers out there, > it seems to me that rude auto drivers aren't the only problem on the > highways (and sidewalks). > > Steve Dye > > Parkersburg > > > * > * > * > * > * > ** > * > > > > > > > > This message was sent from Adventure Pursuit to > kimbroughton(a)verizon.net. It was sent from: Adventure Pursuit, PO Box > 431, Parkersburg, WV 26102. You can modify/update your subscription > via the link below. 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bike rack sources
by Chip Wamsley 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Here is a list of sites of interest with regard to bicycle parking. 1)http://toronto.ca/cycling/postandring.html this site is for the city of Toronto, not a specific manufacturer, but it has lots of good info about racks and all sorts of bike policies. 2)http://www.theparkcatalog.com A manufacturer of all types of park and streetscape items including bike racks. The flare style rack seems to be the best in terms of simple clean design and the lowest price at $77/unit vs similar racks in the $200-$500/unit price range. It also comes in a thermoplastic coating which should maintain its appearance and be kind to bike finishes (the only company I found offering this finish). Highland Products is located in Oklahoma with offices in Boca Raton, FL. 3)http://www.madrax.com Also a maker of bike racks including bike lockers (check out the wedge designs--4units/90 degrees @ $1825/unit). Their other bike racks are available in three finishes: galvanized, powder coat, or stainless. Prices for their 2 bike bollard model BOL450-1 are $189, $239 and $679 for the three respective finishes. Madrax is located in Wisconsin. 4)http://www.bikeparking.com They have an interesting circle design in the usual three finishes, pricing is on their site. The Palmer Group is located in San Francisco. 5)http://www.bikerack.ca/products.html They produce the classic post and ring racks for Toronto. This cast design's ring can be broken and looks to be hard on bike finishes, They are located in Montreal, Canada. Submitted by Chip W.

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Re: [Bikeboard] state wide bike meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Kim, If you're trying to identify actions and accomplishments for making the State more bicycle friendly, Morgantown's application for the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award provides a good summary for Morgantown. The application is available at http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/BFC%20Application.zip on the City's web site http://www.morgantown.com/. We didn't win the award but it helped us focus our efforts on the 5Es around which the application criteria are organized: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement and Evaluation. The attached pdf file is LAB's feedback to our application. Since our BFC application, we have received WVDOH approval to apply Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs to select Morgantown roadways. The attached file, Chevron_press_release_v003.doc describes these. The City has put $35K in the budget for these this year. Also since our application, the State has given us a WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant for a Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Program. Attached is the final draft of our application that explains the education program. Could you help us with the Social Marketing part? Also at http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-documents/Accommodating_Bicycles_prese… on the City's website is a Morgantown Bicycle Board presentation, /Accommodating Bicycles/, to the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization that provides a plan and goals for accommodating bicycles in the Morgantown Metropolitan Statistical Area. I know I've pointed you at a lot of stuff. We've been working on this for over two years. Reviewing the attached items might help us hit the ground running when we meet. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 /Bicycles fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ Kimberly Jo Broughton wrote: > I will! Thank you Frank! > > Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> Kim, >> >> Thanks for thinking of me. Let me know when and where. >> >> Frank >> >> Kimberly Jo Broughton wrote: >>> Hey Frank, >>> Bill Reger-Nahs suggest I touch base with you on a meeting I am >>> working with Bill Robinson to set up regarding the State's next >>> response to the League of American Bicyclists survey that was used >>> to rank states for biking. The report is due in March and we would >>> like to get bike leaders together and catalog the State's activities >>> in regards to the survey. I noticed one item in the report I think >>> you are personally doing and could change a no answer to a yes. >>> >>> Nothing has been set up yet as far as places, dates or times. I >>> just wanted to let you know we are working on organizing it and want >>> to do all we can to make sure you can be there. I would appreciate >>> any feedback that could help with that. >>> Thank you! >>> Kim Broughton >>> PARK manager >>> Adventure Pursuit >>> >>> >> >> > >

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Parking tomorrow
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that we're meeting tomorrow, Thursday, 13-Nov., 7:30 PM at the Public Safety Center Conference Room (our usual place) to continue developing a bicycle parking plan for downtown. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Barcelona bike-sharing program - NY Times
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Good for a Transportation Enhancement Program grant application, I'd say. Who wants to lead the effort? Frank director wrote: > Good evening, > I received this from a friend in Chicago. > > btw I took pictures of the DC system when I was there last month for anyone who's interested. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: lee ravenscroft <leeravenscroft(a)yahoo.com> > Reply-To: leeravenscroft(a)yahoo.com > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:11:56 -0800 (PST) > > http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/world/europe/10bike.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=bi… > > BARCELONA, Spain — In increasingly green-conscious Europe, there are said to be only two kinds of mayors: those who have a bicycle-sharing program and those who want one. > > Over the last several years, the programs have sprung up and taken off in dozens of cities, on a scale no one had thought possible and in places where bicycling had never been popular. > > The sharing plans include not just Paris’s Vélib’, with its 20,000 bicycles, but also wildly popular programs with thousands of bicycles in major cities like Barcelona and Lyon, France. There are also programs in Pamplona, Spain; Rennes, France; and Düsseldorf, Germany. Even Rome, whose narrow, cobbled streets and chaotic traffic would seem unsuited to pedaling, recently started a small trial program, Roma’n’Bike, which it plans to expand soon. > > For mayors looking to ease congestion and prove their environmental bona fides, bike-sharing has provided a simple solution: for the price of a bus, they invest in a fleet of bicycles, avoiding years of construction and approvals required for a subway. For riders, joining means cut-rate transportation and a chance to contribute to the planet’s well-being. > > The new systems are successful in part because they blanket cities with huge numbers of available bikes, but the real linchpin is technology. Aided by electronic cards and computerized bike stands, riders can pick up and drop off bicycles in seconds at hundreds of locations, their payments deducted from bank accounts. > > “As some cities have done it, others are realizing they can do it, too,” said Paul DeMaio, founder of MetroBike, a bicycle transportation consulting company based in Washington, D.C., that tracks programs worldwide. “There is an incredible trajectory.” > > The huge new European bicycle-sharing networks function less as recreation and more as low-cost alternate public transportation. Most programs (though not Paris’s) exclude tourists and day-trippers. > > Here in Barcelona, streets during rush hour are lined with commuters and errand-goers on the bright red bicycles of Bicing, the city’s program, which began 18 months ago. Bicing offers 6,000 bicycles from 375 stands, which are scattered every few blocks; the bikes seem to be in constant motion. > > “I use it every day to commute; everyone uses it,” said Andre Borao, 44, an entrepreneur in a gray suit with an orange tie, as he prepared to ride home for lunch. “It’s convenient, and I like the perspective of moving through the streets.” > > The expanding program in Barcelona is typical of so-called third-generation programs, which rely heavily on technology. (In its first generation, bike-sharing involved scattering old bikes around the streets, where they could be used for free; second-generation programs accepted coins.) > > Here, a customer buys a yearly membership for about $30 and is issued a smart card that allows the rider to remove a bike from a mechanized dock. The first 30 minutes are free, with a charge of 30 cents per half-hour after that. A bike must be returned to any bike rack in the network within two hours or the card may be deactivated. > > Most programs in Germany and Austria work on a different system; members receive cellphone text messages providing codes to unlock the bikes. > > Copenhagen and Amsterdam have had devoted bicycling commuters for many years. But the new programs have created the greatest transportation revolution in central and southern Europe, where warmer climates allow riders to ride comfortably year-round. The shared bicycles in Barcelona, Lyon and Paris are heavily used, logging about 10 rides a day, according to officials in these cities. > > In North America, issues like insurance liability, a stronger car culture, longer commutes and a preference for wearing helmets have slowed adoption of bicycle-sharing programs. None of the European programs require helmets. Still, Washington and Montreal are experimenting with small projects, and Chicago, Boston and New York are studying options. > > Perhaps the best indication that bicycle-sharing has arrived is this: Shanghai, which 10 years ago was trying to eliminate bicycles from some of its boulevards to make way for cars, opened a pilot bike-sharing stand last month. > > In most European cities, advertisers have been given contracts to set up and maintain bicycle-sharing programs in exchange for the rights to sell advertisements on city-owned structures like bus stations. > > “We provide a turnkey program,” said Martina Schmidt, bike-sharing director of Clear Channel Outdoors, which now runs programs in 13 European cities and recently started its first American program, the one in Washington. “We give the city what they’re looking for, and they give us space to sell.” > > Here in Barcelona, the Bicing program has had its glitches, reflecting, in part, its unexpected popularity. > > On Barcelona’s outskirts, users complain that the program’s racks, each with up to 36 bikes, can run out toward the end of the morning rush hour, leaving customers temporarily stranded. Likewise, docking sites downtown are sometimes full, so riders have to search for parking. > > Car owners complain about the removal of parking spots to accommodate new bike lanes; the city has about 80 miles of lanes, after rapidly expanding the lanes in the past two years. > > Barcelona’s downtown business district is in a geographic bowl, compared with most residential neighborhoods, so while many people want to ride downtown to work, fewer want to ride bikes home. Directed by controllers at a command station, Bicing’s 100 employees use trucks to rebalance the system, taking bikes to where they are needed. > > City officials seem a bit overwhelmed. > > “For the moment, it will not grow anymore,” said Ramón Ferreiro, an official with Bicing. “We now have to consolidate and start working so that maintenance is adequate, and improve the system at all levels.” > > Even with the growing pains, José Monllor, a graduate student, says he now rides to class instead of driving his car. “It stays in the parking lot,” he said of his car. “It’s stupid to drive.” > > The impact of bike-sharing on traffic or emissions is difficult to quantify because converts include people like Mr. Monllor, who would have driven, as well as those who would have taken public transportation. > > Officials in Lyon, one of the first cities to institute a large technology-driven bike program, estimate that bike-sharing has eliminated tons of pollutants since its inception in 2005. But more than that, they say, it has changed the face of the city. > > “The critical mass of bikes on the road has pacified traffic,” said Gilles Vesco, vice mayor in charge of the program in Lyon. “Now, the street belongs to everybody and needs to be better shared. It has become a more convivial public space.” > > > > > > > > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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Education Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a call for the Education Committee members to renew their commitment to the Education Program. It is also a call for any Bicycle Board member to volunteer to become an Education Committee Member to implement the $74K Effective Bicycling Education Program grant that we got. Please reply. First, I want to recognize and thank the people who got us this far. Marilyn, Chip and Don Dickerson worked several evenings creating the recommendations for the Education Program that the Traffic Commission reviewed and approved. Bill Reger-Nash, Greg Good, Chip, Nick and Jeff Mikorski worked through several drafts under deadline pressure to submit the Transportation Enhancement Program grant on time. And now, the fun starts. The next step is to re-organize the Education Committee and to make a plan to do what we promised in the grant application. (Attached) If we are going to involve WVU faculty and staff, we need to have a plan finished this month so that we can engage them before finals and the next semester begins. To be able to reimburse people working on the grant, the City required that the application identify a registered business entity through whom they could pay the reimbursements. You'll see in the grant application an organization chart that shows Positive Spin administering the grant. Last week, Nick and I met with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. Following are the notes from that meeting. ******************* On 7-November, Nick Hein and Frank Gmeindl met with Jeff Mikorski to define the accountability relationships between Positive Spin, the Bicycle Board and the City. *Action Items* 1. Nick will obtain a model contract used by other not-for-profit organizations that have worked with governments. 2. Frank and Nick will participate in a 20-Nov. 2:00 pm meeting at the City Manager's office with the WVDOH to review the Scope of Work of the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program. *Conclusions* 1. The City has escrowed $34K that can be used for up-front costs for the Morgantown Effective Bicycling Education Program. 2. Vendors will bill the City Manager directly for work that they do on the Program. For example, if the Dominion Post runs ads, the Dominion Post will bill the City. 3. For work done by entities that are not licensed businesses, Positive Spin will record their expenses and a justification on a monthly invoice that the Bicycle Board will approve and submit to the City Manager. 4. The grant period is 3 years but the funds can be spent in less than 3 years. 5. The City needs a contract with Positive Spin that defines roles and responsibilities of Positive Spin and the City. 6. The sequence of activities that lead up to the contract are: a) organize the Bicycle Board Education Committee; b) Develop detailed project plan; c) Develop and execute contract. 7. Jeff Mikorski can publish materials such as graphics and public service announcements on TV channel 15. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Challenging Car Culture on Campus
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Nov '08

09 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, At Don Spencer's request, I'm sending you the following link to an article about how various college campuses are challenging the car culture with bikes: http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_read.asp?id=1081710232008 I find the article interesting because it relates failures as well as ideas for success. Frank

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Traffic Skills 101
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, If you haven't completed the League of American Bicyclists' Road I course, I encourage you to take Traffic Skills 101. Attached is information about the course. Most Bicycle Board members have completed the Road I course. In addition to learning how to ride safely and fearlessly, I am confident that they will tell you that they have learned knowledge and skills from the course that are essential to effective and responsible participation on the Bicycle Board. Traffic Skills 101 is LAB's new version of Road I. Frank /Same Roads Same Rights Same Rules /

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Hey guys.... I'd like to get some volunteers to h...
by Derek Springston 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Hey guys.... I'd like to get some volunteers to help out with the GPS mapping of Morgantown's existing bike parking. If you're interested, please contact me and tell me what kind of GPS unit you have. I may be able to direct you to get me files that I can easily work with. If not, at least giving me the coordinates will work. I'll try to find some files or a map for the different wards and perhaps we can divide it up that way??? If anyone has a map of some shapefiles of the different wards, I could definitely use them. I'll look around, too and see if I can locate them. I'll take care of the downtown area hopefully this weekend, so that will be part of our initial pilot project. I encourage you to do it on bike like I'll do, but I won't turn down data if you feel you need to do it by car. Your help would be great! Thanks again. ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows® connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119463819/direct/01/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Mid-Ohio Valley Critical Mass Ride
by director 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Frank, Kim (author of the letter) was just referred to me by a cycling activist in Charleston. We're in the process of connecting with Parkersburg activists to see how we can coordinate our efforts and resources. At Max's Challenge I was also uncomfortable with police cars escorting us, however I'd be fine with police on bikes doing it and I'm going to recommend it for next year's event. The uphill challenge will feature a different student, planning is now underway if anyone is interested. Nick -------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:23:12 -0500 >Bicycle Board Members, > >This may give us some good ideas although the idea of police escorting >cyclists and stopping motor vehicle traffic kind of rubs me the wrong >way. But, these people are definitely well organized and effective. > >http://www.iplayoutside.com/oPam/communities/1/news_items/68 > >Frank > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Mid-Ohio Valley Critical Mass Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Bicycle Board Members, This may give us some good ideas although the idea of police escorting cyclists and stopping motor vehicle traffic kind of rubs me the wrong way. But, these people are definitely well organized and effective. http://www.iplayoutside.com/oPam/communities/1/news_items/68 Frank

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Bicycle Parking Plan revision II
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Attached is the expanded version of an expansion of the document presented to the Bicycle Parking Committee this past Thursday that Frank referred to in his most recent Parking Homework email. He sent out the roughest draft, it was short and sweet, but still incomplete. In this document I've added Nick's vision and purpose, added a few more changes reflecting subjects we discussed at the Bicycle Parking Meeting, and then added Nick's outline for "Supporting Documentation and Information". This should be helpful reading for this coming Thursday's meeting. Keep in mind it is still a draft so I encourage all BB members to suggest changes/additions and/or to feel free to add track changes to this document. We want to finalize this document and get the BB's approval before the month is over. If anyone ever asks you how the Plan works (or what it is), just explain to them that Security, Shelter and Growth are the components of a successful Bicycling Parking Plan in Morgantown! -Jonathan

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[Fwd: Parking Homework]
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Don Spencer gets a gold star for turning in his homework early :-) In addition to identifying locations, Don also provided recommendations on parking design specifications using criteria of location, types of establishments near the locations, expected parking duration and types of bicycles. Except for cost, he included all the criteria we defined in our last meeting. Since our homework assignment was to identify locations, please identify any important locations that might not be included in Don's list. At this Thursday's meeting, we should probably be able to finalize the list of locations quickly. Then, the real fun begins: specifics. We know from experience that the more detail we can give the City, the more likely they are to implement our recommendations. We will need to generate a recommendation that includes a page on each type of rack with the businesses/institutions to be served, the user populations(s), the location(s), the design, the vendor(s), the number, the retail project cost and the rationale. The files that Jonathan and Nick sent last week make a good starting point. Please find attached a zip folder. It contains two files. 1) suggested agenda for Thursday's meeting, 2) minutes of last meeting, 3) list of current members. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Parking Homework Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:03:41 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank -- I recommend a continuum of bicycle parking needs be addressed in the first installations: 1) for one-hour single bike parking on/near sidewalks near restaurants, heavily used stores and public facilities; 2) for unsheltered multiple bike parking at public centers; 3) for multiple hour sheltered parking in parking garages; and 4) for day-long, overnight and longer term secured parking at multi-modal public facilities. Sheltered bicycle parking sites would be developed initially at the Public Safety Parking Garage on the University Ave., Parking Garage and the Chestnut/Pleasant Street Parking Garage., and at the central transit station in Westover. At the Public Safety Garage and the Central Transit station, I recommend that bicycle lockers be installed to assess usage demand for high-end bicycle parking. At the other sheltered sites it is recommended that innovative state-of the-art racking be utilized. I recommend that attractive unsheltered multiple-bike racks be installed at the library-city hall and at the Marilla Center. I recommend that attractive post-and-circle parking be established in cross-painted areas adjacent to street sidewalks of each municipal parking lot and in two positions in each block on High Street (one on each side of the street near restaurants especially) again to assess demand and to make a case for wider implementation. I also recommend that two post-and-circle racks be placed in the proximity of the Book Exchange on Willey, near the Canteen at the intersection of Prospect and North High Street and near the Blue Moose at the intersection of Walnut and Spruce. Don

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DA Shared Lane Marking article
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

BB, if you didn't already read it make sure to check out today's SLM article in the DA: http://www.da.wvu.edu/show_article.php?story_id=40280&archive_date=2008-10-… -Jonathan

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Bike Parking Matrix
by director 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Good morning, I'm passing around the bike parking Matrix I had originally composed in March (again). For some reason the version that has been circulating didn't have vendor info on it. I found the original file, it is in MS Word and is quite large (7MB) so I've converted it to .pdf to make the file size more manageable (420K). If you want to make changes to the document let me know and I'll find a way to make it available to you. I would most like to put this on the web, either as a Google doc or html. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike racks
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Oct '08

28 Oct '08

David, In response to your request for information on bike racks for installation at bus stops, please find attached, 3 files produced by the Bicycle Board Commuting Committee. The file, 2008_BikeParking_LoRes.pdf provides a matrix that facilitates selection of bike parking options based on quantity of bicycles accommodated and length of time it would be appropriate for bikes to be left in them. The file, BikeParking.pdf provides some more options and price ranges. I'm hoping Nick Hein can come through with vendors for the options in these two files. The file Morgantown-Parking-Plan.doc is a work in progress that is incomplete and not yet seen by the Bicycle Board but provides important considerations when selecting bicycle parking facilities. This is for your information only and not ready for public release. The Commuting Committee has done an excellent job assembling this info and deserves gratitude from the Bicycle Board as well as the community. Frank

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FWD: Action Alert - Response needed by 5pm EST Tuesday, October 28
by director 24 Oct '08

24 Oct '08

Good afternoon, If you have bike/pedestrian projects that are ready to build you might consider responding to this request. Congress is considering an economic recovery plan that will include infrastructure projects and they want ideas. Bike/ped projects will be good because they employ people now and save money in the future. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Deb Hubsmith <deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org> Reply-To: deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:15:12 -0400 (EDT) SRTS National Partnership logo [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001r_CP2tmqtJZXfXoayKZxMRLwngBXD9d-5L4Vfu36YyN4sVNV…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Routes to School supporters: Congress is considering taking up an economic recovery bill after the elections. The bill is likely to include billions of dollars for transportation projects that can be started and built very quickly, creating jobs and shoring up the economy. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is working with bicycle and pedestrian groups to ensure that Congress considers including funding for bicycle/pedestrian projects in this package. After all, these projects not only create jobs during the construction, but help Americans save money on gas if they are able to walk and bicycle instead of driving. To make this case, we need your help-and please accept our apologies for the very short turnaround. Next week, we must provide Congress with a list of Safe Routes to School infrastructure projects that can be started with just 3 to 4 months of lead time. The list can only include projects that meet the following criteria: · All projects must be construction projects-such as like sidewalk improvements, traffic calming, multi-use paths, and intersection improvements. No educational or encouragement projects should be included. · Your project should cost at least $100,000. · Your project must have completed engineering and planning. · You must have completed or be close to completing most regulatory review processes, such as environmental review or right-of-way clearances. · Basically - it must be nearly ready to be built, and all you need is the funding to make it happen! If you have a project that fits this description and is ready to build, please follow the instructions below. All responses must be received by 5pm, Tuesday October 28. 1. Pull together a very short project profile, consisting of: · Project Name · City and State of project (plus US Congressional district if available) · Cost estimate · 2-3 sentence description (keep it short!) 2. Send your project profile to Jeffrey Miller, President of the Thunderhead Alliance for Biking and walking at jeff(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:jeff@thunderheadalliance.org]. Thank you for any information you can provide to make the case for including Safe Routes to School in the economy recovery bill. And thank you to our friends and partners at the Thunderhead Alliance and America Bikes for compiling this information and presenting Congress with the rationale for helping the economy through quick investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. For questions, please contact Margo Pedroso, Policy Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership at margo(a)saferoutespartnership.org [mailto:margo@saferoutespartnership.org] or 301-292-1043. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100380121653&ea=director@posit… This email was sent to director(a)positivespin.org by deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org. Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001JkPYvl9GdBxNH5I1lra7pqiG5gADO… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Email Marketing by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Bikes Belong Coalition | P.O. Box 2359 | Boulder | CO | 80306 -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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October BB minutes, including small HOMEWORK assignment!
by Elizabeth Shogren 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

Attached, please find the October minutes of the BB. Please note the homework assignment!!!! Thanks! BETSY SHOGREN

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[Fwd: Bike Education Grant]
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Oct '08

20 Oct '08

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow, Governor Manchin's giving us our education grant. The next step will be to make a detailed plan for how we're going to accomplish what we proposed to do and to spend all the money. The application is attached. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bike Education Grant Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:39:46 -0400 From: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank, Below is an email I sent to City Council on the Bicycle Grant. I think I sent it to the wrong, or an old, email for you. Hope you can attend. Jeff Mikorski Mayor Justice, The Governor will be presenting the City of Morgantown a Transportation Grant in the amount of $54,417 for the "Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Project". He will be presenting the grant to you at 2:45 pm tomorrow (October 21, 2008) at the Monongalia County Courthouse -- County Commission Room. This grant application was initiated by the Morgantown Bike Board. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304-284-7404

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Bike Rally in Burlington, VT
by director 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

Good morning, Just received this article, thought it might be inspiration for a similar event in Morgantown. Nick http://localmotionvt.blogspot.com/2008/10/1st-annual-human-powered-vehicle-… PS - I know some of the people at the event, mostly the ones riding wierd stuff. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: RE: Next Thursday's 10/2 BB agenda]
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

Maria, Welcome to the Bicycle Board! Please find attached, 1. An agenda for this Thursday's bicycle board meeting 2. Minutes of our last meeting 3. A list of bicycling related problems and solutions that we'll be working on. Frank Gmeind, Chairman /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Next Thursday's 10/2 BB agenda Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:24:52 -0400 From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> References: <48DE617F.40403(a)verizon.net> Frank: Please send a welcome and agenda to Maria: mpanac(a)hotmail.com. Thanks, Jenny Jenny Selin 1224 Fairlawns Morgantown, WV 26505 USA Phone:(304-598-9650) jselin(a)hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:38:23 -0400 From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: Next Thursday's 10/2 BB agenda To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org; JSelin(a)hotmail.com; bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder. It contains 3 documents: 1. A suggested agenda for next Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. 2. The minutes of our last meeting. 3. The results of our homework assignment from the last meeting. The primary goal of Thursday's meeting will be to identify the most important problems keeping us from realizing our vision, discovering the root causes of those problems, identifying the best solutions to those root causes and organizing to implement the solutions. My experience doing this with similar groups of our size is that it usually takes a lot longer than the 90 minutes that I have allocated to it. If we can at least identify a top priority problem, discover its root causes and identify some effective solutions, I think we might get on a roll again. If you were to review the compiled results of our homework assignment and give some thought to which problems are most important, why we have those problems and what would be optimal solutions, we might be able to make better use of our time come Thursday. Frank /Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason./ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. See Now <http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/>

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Right to the road
by director 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

Good morning, I'm forwarding this video link from the LCI list. It's a good bit of documentary about cyclists right to the road and informing the rest of road users about it. http://media.myfoxmilwaukee.com/investigators/index.html You'll see a list of videos, look for the one on Sept 30 labelled "dead right". It's a sobering reminder of how much education is needed. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Homework
by David Bruffy 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

Bike Board Members, It seems to me the biggest obstacle is engineering. It very much reminds me of the difficulty with bus shelters. They were never considered when public spaces were designed and engineered, meaning there is no public property to locate them (no adequate public property for bike lanes), no accommodation for their use such as curb cuts (no consideration of how bikes and cars could interact in places with steep grades), and no awareness or interest on the part of designers and engineers to include them in new projects (the new streetscape in Downtown Morgantown gets us both I think). Without engineering, we don't have a product. Without a product to sell, we have little to offer, to market, to educate, or to encourage use. Without a good initial product for show and tell, it is a hard sell. Before there was any streetscape in downtown Morgantown, Wall Street was redone. Although small, it spurred imagination, created interest, and demonstrated what was possible. 15 years later, downtown streets are being redone. The first piece of the rail-trail was 150 feet long. Again, it demonstrated to the community what "could be" and helped people to imagine more (Hazel Ruby-McQuain's interest and financial support certainly helped as well). Perhaps we need a Demonstration Project? Probably one of the best candidate locations is outside the City of Morgantown. Granville is interested in re-developing their main streets and sidewalks and would serve as a great demonstration project. Is there a similar opportunity in Morgantown? David A. Bruffy General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org (304) 296-3680 - Administrative Offices (304) 291-RIDE (7433) - Bus Information Fax (304) 291-7429 WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG

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Another update
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Bicycle Board members, I neglected to include David Bruffy's input in the last version of the homework results that I sent you. His input is included in the file attached to this message. Please delete the last one. Frank

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5E Problems update
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Bicycle Board members, Please find attached version 2 of the homework results that includes late inputs. Frank

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[Fwd: BB Homework]
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: BB Homework Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:40:40 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank -- I apologize for the late response. Don

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[Fwd: RE: Homework due tomorrow]
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Homework due tomorrow Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:51:22 -0400 From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> References: <48DADCD7.4040209(a)verizon.net> To Frank: I am working on my tasks for the bike board: 1) Youth Member: From the Youth Commission Maria Panaccione, 876 Riverview Dr., 598-1059. 2) In-town member who has a "community-fitness" or "corporate-fitness" or "community" orientation. I have struck out a few times but have new leads. 3) Here is some late homework: Engineering: Help everyone by designing new and existing roads with wide lanes and enough paved shoulder and designated specific turning lanes so that cars and bicyclists feel like they can comfortably share the road. Design roads well!!! Enforcement: Enforce the shared use of intersections and roads---prosecute those who cut off, hassle and purposely run-down bicycle riders. Education: Educate riders about how to ride safely and car-drivers about how to share the road. Encouragement: Encourage and enable recreational bike riders to ride for transportation and to ride more for fitness by making connections between neighborhoods and trails. For instance a trail from Krepps Park to Star City to the Rail Trail. And the Campus Connector between Grant Street and the water tower on Evansdale Campus. And other connectors around town so that those who want to ride sometimes on roads and sometimes on trails or cut-throughs can do so. Evaluation: Please continually evaluate our transportation system so that free movement by bicycle is encouraged in Morgantown and throughout the area. Equality: Bicycles can be owned and enjoyed by a variety of people in a variety of situations. They are inexpensive and do not take up much space. Bicycles are a great equalizer. A variety of transportation methods should be encouraged, particularly non-motorized transportation for health, low-cost to own and use, and sustainability over time. Thanks for all your hard work, Jenny Jenny Selin 1224 Fairlawns Morgantown, WV 26505 USA Phone:(304-598-9650) jselin(a)hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:35:35 -0400 From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: Homework due tomorrow To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org; JSelin(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that your homework from our last meeting is DUE THIS FRIDAY! Alice has already sent me hers. 8-) >From the last meeting minutes: ATTENTION BB MEMBERS: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!!!!! After some study, it seems that good city bicycling plans all contain the following elements (or some variation thereof): Engineering Enforcement Education Encouragement Evaluation Equality The BB’s homework assignment for the month is for EACH member to *write down the biggest bicycle-related problem in each element that faces Morgantown*, in his/her opinion. A solution can also be posed, but the problem posing is most important. Obviously, many problems can fall into multiple categories, but the most dominant category should be chosen. Note: This homework assignment is somewhat open to individual interpretation. The hope is to generate some ideas for the future direction of the BB. Please *email your list to Frank by Sept. 26*, 1 week before the next meeting so he can compile the lists and have them ready for clarification, prioritization and selection at the next meeting which is on Oct. 2. 4ank ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. See Now <http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/>

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[Fwd: RE: Gold Stars]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Gold Stars Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:18:36 -0400 From: Derek Springston <guitardeek(a)hotmail.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Hey Frank... I didn't know we had homework until you emailed me last week. Anyway, here is what I've come up with. It might be a little vague in areas, but I tried! ~Derek ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:59:33 -0400 From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: [Bikeboard] Gold Stars Gold Stars to * Alice, * Jim, * Marilyn, * Don Dickerson and * Betsy for getting their homework in on time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. Learn Now <http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns%2…>

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Article by/about Bill R-N in this morning's paper
by director 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Bill, I saw the article this morning. Thanks for getting this info into the paper paper today (Dominion Post). I agree that the deplorable state of the statewide non-motorized amenities are the root cause of car addiction. There are some pretty entrenched mechanisms for keeping things that way. Now what do we do about it? Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Homework
by director 28 Sep '08

28 Sep '08

Good evening, Although I'm no longer officially on the board (I guess that's what ex-officio must mean) I'd like to submit my homework for voluntary grading as if I'm auditing a course.... Education; In the 4th grade provide one full day of bike safety education - half-day lecture, half-day road with a police officer (based on German model) In drivers' ed classes provide one hour lecture on vulnerable road users and code/courtesy when operating in their vicinity. Enforcement: Encourage and enforce speed limit laws for motorists. These speed limits were set to maintain an environment where motorized and non-motorized road users could share safely. Speed limits are UPPER limits, but are being treated as LOWER limits. I was wondering if I come to the meeting if I could bring our exchange student and have him talk about the bicycling environment (riding and regulatory) in Germany. His Mom commutes regularly to her job as a school teacher and he rides to his activities (but takes a city bus to school). Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Next Thursday's 10/2 BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '08

27 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder. It contains 3 documents: 1. A suggested agenda for next Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. 2. The minutes of our last meeting. 3. The results of our homework assignment from the last meeting. The primary goal of Thursday's meeting will be to identify the most important problems keeping us from realizing our vision, discovering the root causes of those problems, identifying the best solutions to those root causes and organizing to implement the solutions. My experience doing this with similar groups of our size is that it usually takes a lot longer than the 90 minutes that I have allocated to it. If we can at least identify a top priority problem, discover its root causes and identify some effective solutions, I think we might get on a roll again. If you were to review the compiled results of our homework assignment and give some thought to which problems are most important, why we have those problems and what would be optimal solutions, we might be able to make better use of our time come Thursday. Frank /Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason./

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Gold Stars
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Gold Stars to * Alice, * Jim, * Marilyn, * Don Dickerson and * Betsy for getting their homework in on time!

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Homework due tomorrow
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that your homework from our last meeting is DUE THIS FRIDAY! Alice has already sent me hers. 8-) From the last meeting minutes: ATTENTION BB MEMBERS: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!!!!! After some study, it seems that good city bicycling plans all contain the following elements (or some variation thereof): Engineering Enforcement Education Encouragement Evaluation Equality The BB's homework assignment for the month is for EACH member to *write down the biggest bicycle-related problem in each element that faces Morgantown*, in his/her opinion. A solution can also be posed, but the problem posing is most important. Obviously, many problems can fall into multiple categories, but the most dominant category should be chosen. Note: This homework assignment is somewhat open to individual interpretation. The hope is to generate some ideas for the future direction of the BB. Please *email your list to Frank by Sept. 26*, 1 week before the next meeting so he can compile the lists and have them ready for clarification, prioritization and selection at the next meeting which is on Oct. 2. 4ank

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: FW: Bicyclists, motorists warned to share road]
by director 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Frank, That is impressive about law officers recognizing cyclists for both their rights AND responsibilities. What is even better is when they say "Motorists AND cyclists share the same rights and responsibilities when sharing the road." I hope we can get that message out here. Over the weekend I was in a bookstore and picked up "Bicycle Laws" ($15 in paperback at B&N). I was intrigued to read that this item of the uniform traffic code came about in 1880 (NYC) to express that bicycles had the same rights and responsibilities as any other _carriage_ on public roads. This was enacted at a time when the bicycle was a newcomer and dominant user of the roads, compared to horses and horse-carriages which were considered the slower and more vulnerable road users of their time. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:37:16 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >The link below goes to a Pgh. Post-Gazette article. It is impressive >that Penn DOT, City Police and County Health Department, rather than >obvious bicycle advocates, are promoting share the road signage and >education. Especially impressive is that you have the Penn DOT guy >saying, "Bicyclists have the same right to the road as motorists, but >they also have the same duties and responsibilities as motorists" > >Frank > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: FW: Bicyclists, motorists warned to share road >Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:54:10 -0400 >From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> >To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > > > > > > > http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08264/913720-85.stm > > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: FW: Bicyclists, motorists warned to share road]
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '08

21 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, The link below goes to a Pgh. Post-Gazette article. It is impressive that Penn DOT, City Police and County Health Department, rather than obvious bicycle advocates, are promoting share the road signage and education. Especially impressive is that you have the Penn DOT guy saying, "Bicyclists have the same right to the road as motorists, but they also have the same duties and responsibilities as motorists" Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Bicyclists, motorists warned to share road Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:54:10 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08264/913720-85.stm

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Education vs. Infrastructure
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, When we get our Transportation Enhancement Program grant, I wonder if we can produce some cool educational materials such as this: http://commuteorlando.com/wordpress/2008/09/11/whats-wrong-with-this-pictur… This one sheet provides a very clear and somewhat entertaining perspective on bike lanes. Frank

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[Fwd: PLEASE DON'T REPLY!!!] - Nevermind:(
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Never mind my last message. Your replies to the message Subject: [Fwd: [LCI Group] Fwd: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference] aren't going back to the LCI Group. They're going to a folder from which I read my LCI group messages and when I saw my message to you and Don Spencer's reply to it in the list of LCI messages in that folder, I thought they were also on the LCI group. They're not so you can reply to whatever to your heart's content! Sorry for cluttering your in-box! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] PLEASE DON'T REPLY!!! Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:45:01 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Bicycle Board Members, Please do not reply to the message that I sent you Subject: [Fwd: [LCI Group] Fwd: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference]!!! Somehow I screwed up and my message and your replies are going to the private moderated list from which I forwarded it. That violates the policy of that list and I don't want to get kicked off! Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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PLEASE DON'T REPLY!!!
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please do not reply to the message that I sent you Subject: [Fwd: [LCI Group] Fwd: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference]!!! Somehow I screwed up and my message and your replies are going to the private moderated list from which I forwarded it. That violates the policy of that list and I don't want to get kicked off! Frank

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[Fwd: [LCI Group] Fwd: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference]
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Below is an announcement by Salt Lake City of their installation of Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. Apparently, they're only adding them to one street (which I think demonstrates a lack of commitment) but what I found interesting, even entertaining is that they're putting a 4-foot wide non-slip, green stripe running longitudinally *in the center of the outside travel lane* between the SLMs. Can you imagine? :-) Also note that the _Mayor _is having a press conference on the street on which the markings and signs will be placed to discuss the project. Frank ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Bergenthal, Dan* <Dan.Bergenthal(a)slcgov.com <mailto:Dan.Bergenthal@slcgov.com>> Date: Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 8:52 AM Subject: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference To: mbac(a)cyclingutah.com <mailto:mbac@cyclingutah.com> Cc: "Langan, Helen" <Helen.Langan(a)slcgov.com <mailto:Helen.Langan@slcgov.com>> MBAC Members, Tomorrow, 9/13, installation will begin on the city's new shared lane markings on 200 South between Main St. and State St. The Mayor will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 17th at 10:30 am on the SE corner of 200 South Main St. to discuss the project. In brief the shared lane markings on 200 South are intended to: 1. Help bicyclists position themselves in lanes where the traveled way is too narrow for a motorist and bicyclists to travel side by side within the same traffic lane. 2. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists. 3. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists may occupy. 4. Reduce the incidents of wrong-way bicycling. The shared lane marking consists of a bicycle symbol placed below two chevrons and is placed periodically in the outside travel lanes. To draw additional attention to the shared lanes, Salt Lake City is complimenting the new markings by adding a 4-foot wide, non-slip, green stripe running longitudinally in the center of the outside travel lane. Salt Lake City will be the first to combine shared lane markings with colored pavement. In addition to the pavement markings, regulatory signs will be installed along the sides of the roadway which combine a bicycle symbol with the text: MAY USE FULL LANE. We are excited about this new addition to our bicycle facilities within the city!! Please plan to attend the press conference to demonstrate your support for the project! Dan Dan Bergenthal, P.E. Salt Lake City Transportation Division <http://www.slcgov.com/Transportation/> 349 South 200 East, Suite 450 P.O. Box 145502 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5502 801-535-7106 _______________________________________________ MBAC mailing list MBAC(a)lists.cyclingutah.com <mailto:MBAC@lists.cyclingutah.com> http://lists.cyclingutah.com/listinfo.cgi/mbac-cyclingutah.com -- How often I have lain beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "LCI Group." To post to this group, send email to lci-group(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to lci-group-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/lci-group?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

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Traffic Commission meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, At last Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting: 1. The TC unanimously appointed Derek Springston and Chris Phillips new BB members and welcomed Jim Rye back. 2. Accepted the press release that Betsy and I wrote. However, Terry Hough objected to my passing it out to the Traffic Commission and said that she would work with the BB when it is appropriate. (I'm still kicking myself for not reading it aloud to the TC members since the meetings are televised. The outcome is probably that nobody but me an Betsy knowwhat's in it and that's the end.) 3. I introduced Mark Wise to address the trail stripe issue. He invited TC members to join the committee that he's forming to resolve the stripe issue. No TC members volunteered. In advance of the meeting, I provided the TC the Authoritative Guidelines for Trail Striping that Jonathan developed. The TC looked them over and I think that Mark recognized that whatever his committee does, it will have to conform to those guidelines. When Roy Nutter, TC Chairman, asked Mark what the problem was with the trail stripe, Mark said, "There's too much". I couldn't believe that he didn't even recognize that the stripe isn't even in the middle of the trail in most places. That's all. Frank

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[Fwd: Re: Parking Plan for City]
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Jonathan, I added Figure 9C-2 in the attached. Figure 9B-2 doesn't really add much value. I will send the attached to the TC secretary to distribute to the TC tomorrow. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Parking Plan for City Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:56:04 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> CC: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, Don Spencer <dlspencer(a)adelphia.net> References: <48C1E787.50606(a)verizon.net> <48C4BB7E.1030403(a)cheat.org><405CF8ED69D94E30AA44E847D761E462@donhome> <48C567A1.8000009(a)cheat.org> <E2107661272E4E51BE59130117FA53B4@donhome> <48C686A0.5030906(a)verizon.net> <48C6D66B.3090106(a)cheat.org> Jonathan, Thank you! That is perfect. Can you include Figures 9C-2 and 9B-2? Frank Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Frank, > > The authoritative guidelines I have, as disclosed in early > correspondences, are directly from the AASHTO and MUTCD and are > attached to this message. > > The Bicycle Parking Committee's plan should be ready for the November > 5th TC meeting. There is a slight possibility we may have it out > earlier, but it appears that everyone on our committee is > substantially busy this month. We will certainly attempt to get it > out earlier if possible, and then seek approval from the BB by email. > After this email conversation with Don it has become clear to me > what the nature of that plan should be, it certainly won't be the > product(s) itself, that was something that wasn't clear to us, but > rather it will be a description of the objectives we want implemented > in the City, the methodology in which we hope to see those objectives > realized and the desired outcome. (Light bulb thought: Franks October > 5, 2006 Bike Board Plan handout.) Ironically, without realizing it I > answered my own question, in that initial email I sent out, about how > we can "explore the applicability of WVU's planning process" to this > plan. To be honest, we really didn't have a clear picture about how > the two parts of the action item #38 fit together until this ensuing > conversation. Now we are on the right direction in the construction > of a plan that will be acted on properly by the City! > > Don, other than January, are there other City budget planning periods > in which we could introduce a budget item? > > -Jonathan > "Just another trained monkey." > > Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> Jonathan, >> >> My original request was for authoritative guidelines for trail >> striping. You had got pretty close to finding such. What's the best >> you have? >> >> As you well recognize, any leeway we give non-cyclists to decide how >> to control cyclists, the more chance there is for error. Ideally, we >> would give the TC and BOPARC exact specifications (length, width, >> spacing, color, location, material) tomorrow night and cite a >> national authoritative source. If we can't do that, what we give >> them should at least be from a national authoritative source and not >> compromise bicyclist safety on the trail. >> >> What will you bring? >> >> If I were to discuss parking in the Bicycle Board Report portion of >> the TC agenda, I would only say that we are working on a plan. Can >> you give me a date for when that plan will be ready to deliver to the TC? >> >> Frank >> >> Don Spencer wrote: >>> >>> Jonathan – I disagree with the idea of going to Tom Arnold without >>> our doing our homework fist. We cannot dump the problem on him and >>> expect a positive response. >>> >>> >>> >>> Remember the old outhouse saying? “No job is ever finished until the >>> paperwork is done!” >>> >>> >>> >>> I believe that we need to do our work as a Bicycle Board first. >>> That’s what I understand that we are here for. >>> >>> >>> >>> Perhaps we need to recruit more members for the Parking Committee to >>> help on this. >>> >>> >>> >>> Don >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>> *From:* bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org >>> [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 08, 2008 1:58 PM >>> *To:* 'Bicycle Board' >>> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Parking Plan for City >>> >>> >>> >>> Don, this is good to hear, and it makes valid sense that someone >>> from the Parking Authority could be that person we are looking for. >>> Someone who would not only address Bicycle Parking on City >>> proprieties, but who would also address Bicycle Parking Facilities >>> on all potential City properties. >>> >>> At this point I am fed up with creating plans, it seems like it is >>> the only thing I spend my time doing these days. Plans mean >>> absolutely nothing if they aren't acted on. Two years ago, the >>> Bicycle Board presented a comprehensive plan to the TC, how much >>> mileage have we gotten out of that? >>> >>> The Bicycle Parking Committee has amassed a huge amount of >>> information on Bicycle Parking Standards and we would be happy to >>> present that again to the BB as we have done in the past. This is >>> the same information that was presented to WVU including some >>> information which overlaps what we presented to the High Schools. >>> We have already spent substantial amount time collecting and >>> becoming experts in this area, including follow-up meetings to >>> solidify this knowledge. Now time is running low, if you want to >>> see a budget item by this January, we need to act now, we can't just >>> endlessly (and mindlessly) keep running this by the BB at meetings. >>> What is our vision for Bicycle Parking in Morgantown? It's the same >>> vision that is the founding statement of the Bike Board. >>> >>> So let's get into contact with the Parking Authority now (today or >>> tomorrow) and find out what their commitment level would be. If >>> they aren't interested let's find out who else the City could offer >>> via the TC or City Council. Otherwise, this is just going to drag >>> on and on and nothing will ever be accomplished. What do people on >>> the Bicycle Board think about going this route? >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> Don Spencer wrote: >>> >>> Jonathan - I believe that we already have someone that we can work with and >>> that is Tom Arnold from the Parking Authority. Nearly two years ago he >>> expressed a willingness to work with us in generating parking centers in the >>> Parking Garage, but we were not able to follow-up on his willingness at that >>> time. >>> >>> I believe that the first cut on all parking planning needs to be the Parking >>> Authority. Once we have something that is acceptable, then we can go to the >>> Traffic Commission and ask for their support in presenting whatever we need >>> to communicate or request to the City Manager and the City Council. >>> >>> Before we go to Tom again, however, we need to have a draft comprehensive >>> parking vision and plan that the Bicycle Board has reviewed. Hopefully Hugh >>> Kierig will be able to dialog with us in putting a preliminary plan >>> together. >>> >>> Don >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org <mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org> [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >>> Behalf Of Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 1:43 AM >>> To: Bicycle Board >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Trail stripe >>> >>> I plan to be there, thanks on this Frank. Mark must be a telephone >>> person because he never responded to an email I sent him last month. In >>> relation to that, I have another item I'd like to bring up to the TC, >>> and I would hope this is a fairly obvious one to the BB, and that I have >>> your (BB) support. There will be a lengthy explanation (because I enjoy >>> wasting lots of time saying the obvious), but please read it all if you >>> can. >>> >>> When developing a strategy to get the City/County to act, >>> "communication with collaboration" is the most important ingredient to >>> reach a successful outcome. In some areas I've been working on that >>> strategy has been well demonstrated. With the Campus Connector project >>> of the WVU Committee from the very beginning many key players have been >>> involved which include the Assistant City Manager (paid employee) and >>> several City Council people. Even more importantly, Jim Hunt (paid >>> Director of Sunnyside Up) has been actively involved in the funding >>> aspects and fully supports the connector because Sunnyside Up will be a >>> beneficiary. Meanwhile, WVU Facilities & Services has the WVU property >>> side covered and have done their own independent studies. The only real >>> obstacle to the success of the CC are some unresolved property issues on >>> the City side of the connector. However, there has been no lack of >>> communication or collaboration in this pursuit, nor will the connector >>> be built in a haphazard way because there are too many eyes watching the >>> process. Significantly, there are paid people involved, so there is a >>> high degree of accountability involved in doing it right and actually >>> getting it done. >>> >>> At a prior BB meeting, it was asked how can the City copy what WVU did >>> with Bicycle Parking? In the case of the WVU Committee's work with WVU >>> this April/May, a paid employee, the Campus Planner, listened to our >>> recommendations which included APBP standards developed from countless >>> hours of research that establish proper rack standards, proper sizing, >>> spacing and placement specifications, other recommendations included >>> examples from other Cities and Campuses, recommendations about different >>> types of parking and applications in relation to long and short term >>> parking, security/sheltered parking, planning for future expansion of >>> parking, and the list goes on. He listened to us and determined what >>> could be accomplished in the first phase given the present budget. Then >>> he went out and did a study of all locations that met the specifications >>> we presented to him in relation to the budget, and then he brought back >>> that study for our input. That same process was repeated over again a >>> second time so that we could provide secondary feedback for a finalized >>> study. This study was then presented to the campus facilities and >>> grounds budget committee for approval. Again, there was no lack of >>> communication or collaboration in this process. >>> >>> On the other hand, with the Bicycle Parking Committee of the BB, which >>> has a great group of volunteers, the one important thing that has been >>> lacking is a close relationship between our committee and a dedicated >>> employee from within the City similar to the Campus Planner from WVU. >>> One who could listen to our recommendations and work closely with us >>> from the ground floor up to put together a comprehensive budget item for >>> the City this January (discussed during the August BB meeting). The >>> advantages of such a relationship are obvious, first of all this >>> employee will become intimately knowledgeable about what recommendations >>> the Bicycle Board wants implemented, second of all, this employee will >>> be accountable to the City to get it right through a process of >>> communication and feedback with the BB. Asking volunteers to put >>> together a budget item without having a City employee working with them >>> who is an expert on City property and budget details is not a productive >>> process and will greatly limit our success. I would really hate to see >>> the City get bicycle parking wrong because it would be an incredible >>> waste of time, the facilities wouldn't be used, and it would send a >>> terrible message to citizens. If anything - given the City's commitment >>> to reducing traffic congestion - if the City really wants to send a >>> powerful, positive message out to the citizens of Morgantown, they will >>> authorize existing employees to spend part of their paid hours working >>> closely with committees like the BB to provide compelling alternatives >>> to the common way most people travel in this town. In the case of >>> bicycle parking, if you do get it right, it sends out a message to >>> citizens that the City fully supports and encourages people to commute >>> by bicycle. The better those bicycle parking facilities are, the >>> stronger the message sent out. Proper bicycle parking facilities >>> provide an impressive kind of PR and will get many people out on their >>> bicycles. Ofcourse, painting stripes incorrectly on the rail-trail, >>> including in a multi-million area whose charm is linked heavily to the >>> rail-trail is the worst kind of PR imaginable. I would hope the City >>> has learned their lesson from this and will now work much closer with us. >>> >>> In review, I want to ask the TC to request that the City authorize a >>> City employee who is knowledgeable in City property and budget details >>> to work closely with the Bicycle Board's Parking Committee to realize a >>> Bicycle Parking budget item for this January 2009's City Budget that >>> would include facilities on City properties including the City's parking >>> garages. The expectations and reasoning for such a collaborative >>> employee are discussed above. >>> >>> Versione completata. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> Frank Gmeindl wrote: >>> >>>> Bicycle Board Members, >>>> >>>> At yesterday's Bicycle Board meeting, I took an action item to call Mark >>>> Wise, BOPARC Director, to find out why the trail striping committee that >>>> he told us at our July meeting he would form hasn't met yet. I called >>>> Mark today to tell him that I was aware that the committee has yet to >>>> organize and meet. I also asked him for a timeline or at least a target >>>> date for doing something with the current rail trail stripe situation so >>>> that I could inform the Traffic Commission at next Wednesday's meeting. >>>> He said that he will attend the meeting and ask for a member of the >>>> Traffic Commission to join the committee that he said he's going to form. >>>> >>>> Since Don Spencer and Jonathan Rosenbaum volunteered at our July meeting >>>> to join Mark's committee, I would like to encourage them to attend next >>>> Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. It begins at 6:30 pm and is in >>>> Council Chambers. >>>> >>>> When we originally recommended the stripe and the Keep Right signs to >>>> the Traffic Commission, they spent a lot of time developing >>>> specifications for where the stripe would be applied as well as the >>>> stripe's size, shape and color. Unfortunately, none of that was >>>> captured in the minutes and we all know what we got. >>>> >>>> If all the right people are at the Traffic Commission meeting next >>>> Wednesday, it is possible that the corrective action can be decided >>>> right then and there instead of dragging out through numerous meetings. >>>> It would probably also be tremendously helpful if someone came with some >>>> authoritative guidelines for trail striping. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@cheat.org> >>>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org <mailto:Bikeboard@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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Minutes (Please note homework assignment!)
by Elizabeth Shogren 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Attached please find the minutes of the September BB meeting. If you have corrections, please contact me directly. Please note the homework assignment for ALL BB members. It is described under Agenda Item 6. THANK YOU!! BETSY SHOGREN

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Yet another handout
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Barbara, Attached is yet another handout that I would like you to print and copy for the TC tomorrow. This one provides authoritative guidelines for rail-trail stripes. To avoid confusion, I'm attaching again, the 3 handouts that I'd like you to print and copy for the TC. They include: 1. Bicycle Board Membership List 2. Press Release for Shared Lane Markings 3. Authoritative Guidelines for Trail Stripes. Thanks! See you tomorrow! Frank

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Trail stripe
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, At yesterday's Bicycle Board meeting, I took an action item to call Mark Wise, BOPARC Director, to find out why the trail striping committee that he told us at our July meeting he would form hasn't met yet. I called Mark today to tell him that I was aware that the committee has yet to organize and meet. I also asked him for a timeline or at least a target date for doing something with the current rail trail stripe situation so that I could inform the Traffic Commission at next Wednesday's meeting. He said that he will attend the meeting and ask for a member of the Traffic Commission to join the committee that he said he's going to form. Since Don Spencer and Jonathan Rosenbaum volunteered at our July meeting to join Mark's committee, I would like to encourage them to attend next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. It begins at 6:30 pm and is in Council Chambers. When we originally recommended the stripe and the Keep Right signs to the Traffic Commission, they spent a lot of time developing specifications for where the stripe would be applied as well as the stripe's size, shape and color. Unfortunately, none of that was captured in the minutes and we all know what we got. If all the right people are at the Traffic Commission meeting next Wednesday, it is possible that the corrective action can be decided right then and there instead of dragging out through numerous meetings. It would probably also be tremendously helpful if someone came with some authoritative guidelines for trail striping. Frank

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Chevrons press release
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, At last Thursday's BB meeting, Betsy and I agreed to write a press release to educate the City about the Shared Lane Markings and BMUFL signs. It is attached. I will send this to the TC secretary and ask her to have copies ready to hand out to the TC members tomorrow night. If you see any errors in it or have recommendations for its improvement, please reply-all with recommendations ASAP. I can submit a substitute file to the TC secretary if necessary. Frank

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Last?! OK let's work on it.
by director 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Good morning, On the MonBikeClub list it was mentioned that WV is ranked dead last. Here is the explanation from their website. Maybe by showing this to the city we could rouse a little more enthusiasm for supporting our bike-friendly city application. It's certainly got Positive Spin whipped up and ready to help in any way possible. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/index.php Reasons for Ranking: Though ranked last, West Virginia does a great job constructing and promoting mountain biking facilities. However, with no dedicated state funding sources for bicycling related projects and programs, no state-wide bike route network and discriminatory mandatory sidepath laws, West Virginia sits far behind leading states. WEST VIRGINIA'S BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES Currently there are no cities in West Virginia that have been designated as bicycle friendly communities. Your city can be the first. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Tomorrow's meeting....
by Derek Springston 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hey guys... I regret that I'm going to have to miss my first bike board meeting tomorrow. I am in the middle of ripping off siding, insulating, and replacing OSB, housewrap, and siding on my house. I'm a little nervous about getting it weatherproof for the rain this weekend, so I'm going to dedicate my evenings this week to that. If I manage to get alot done tonight, maybe I'll make it, but I doubt it. Frank, Please discuss what I've expressed concerning the mapping with the rest of the bike board and decide what you guys would like to see and email me back ASAP. I've even seen messages on the bike board about not being 100% comfortable with the SLM's, etc. Are we all in agreement that they'll be placed on the road? Thanks. ~Derek _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!5…

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[Fwd: Bicycling]
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Jim Rye for providing me Gayle Manchin's address and thanks to Nick Hein for feedback on my first draft. The message that I sent is below. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bicycling Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:28:49 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: FirstLady(a)WVGov.org Dear First Lady Manchin, I am sorry about your bicycle crash and hope your injuries are truly minor and heal quickly. I don't know the details but I do know that in many of these crashes the motorist says, "I didn't even see her!" The League of American Bicyclists' Road I course teaches cyclists to maximize their visibility and predictability. You can review the LAB Bicycle Education program at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/. Would you allow me to teach you Road I? The LAB BikeEd program is the only national bicyclist education program and I am one of West Virginia's 3 instructors certified by the LAB to teach it. I am also Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board which advises the Morgantown Traffic Commission, City Engineer and City Manager. Of course, I have a personal agenda here. I'm hoping that once you master Road I knowledge and skills, you'll share them with other cyclists as well as motorists and help make West Virginia safer for bicyclists. I know that you already support the Safe Routes to Schools program. Road I is the parent course for the LAB Kids I and Kids II courses that are essential for children to ride safely to school. I look forward to your response. Ride safely, Frank Gmeindl 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 (cell) 304-367-8395 (work) 340-284-8094 (home) /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles./

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Re: [Bikeboard] Letter to Gayle
by director 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Frank, You might also mention that you recall when the "Safe Routes to School" federal money first came to WV the first lady expressed her strong support. I'm not sure how to work this in, but mention that the Road I and Kids I/II classes have typically resulted in an 80% reduction in crash rates. This means kids who take the course are that much less likely to have an accident like hers. Thanks for taking this on, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:40:14 -0400 >This message is being forwarded on Frank's behalf: > >Bicycle Board Members, > >Of course this is a ripe banana. Please give me your feedback on the >message below that I want to sent the WV's first Lady. (How do you >address WV's first Lady? Hey, Gayle!?) > >Please reply to fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>. I >will send out the letter tonight. > >Frank > > > >************************************************************************** > > > >Dear First Lady, > > >I am sorry about your bicycle crash and hope your injuries are truly >minor and heal quickly. I don't know the details but I do know that in >many of these crashes the motorist says, "I didn't even see her!" > > >The League of American Bicyclists' Road I course teaches cyclists to >maximize their visibility and predictability. You can review the LAB >Bicycle Education program at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/. > > >I would like to teach you the Road I course. The LAB BikeEd program is >the only national bicyclist education program and I am one of West >Virginia's 3 instructors certified by the LAB to teach it. I am also >Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board which advises the >Morgantown Traffic Commission, City Engineer and City Manager. > > >Of course, I have a personal agenda here. I'm hoping that once you >master Road I knowledge and skills, you'll share them with other >cyclists as well as motorists and help make West Virginia safer for >cyclists to bicycle anywhere, anytime for any reason. > > >Frank Gmeindl > >/Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ > > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Letter to Gayle
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

This message is being forwarded on Frank's behalf: Bicycle Board Members, Of course this is a ripe banana. Please give me your feedback on the message below that I want to sent the WV's first Lady. (How do you address WV's first Lady? Hey, Gayle!?) Please reply to fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net>. I will send out the letter tonight. Frank ************************************************************************** Dear First Lady, I am sorry about your bicycle crash and hope your injuries are truly minor and heal quickly. I don't know the details but I do know that in many of these crashes the motorist says, "I didn't even see her!" The League of American Bicyclists' Road I course teaches cyclists to maximize their visibility and predictability. You can review the LAB Bicycle Education program at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/. I would like to teach you the Road I course. The LAB BikeEd program is the only national bicyclist education program and I am one of West Virginia's 3 instructors certified by the LAB to teach it. I am also Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board which advises the Morgantown Traffic Commission, City Engineer and City Manager. Of course, I have a personal agenda here. I'm hoping that once you master Road I knowledge and skills, you'll share them with other cyclists as well as motorists and help make West Virginia safer for cyclists to bicycle anywhere, anytime for any reason. Frank Gmeindl /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: FW: Morgantown city council message]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Does anybody know who is Carolyn Hampson and what is her power? Also, is she talking about Nick's interview on WAJR when she says, "Last week, the chevron plan hit the morning WAJR talk shows...and the response was total outrage. I don';t think I have ever heard so many angry voices."? Should we pay any attention to this? Frank /Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Morgantown city council message Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:05:11 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank -- Here is a copy of the correspondence that I told you that I would pass along to you. I hope that we can discuss the issue at our meeting on Thursday. See you soon! Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] *Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:00 PM *To:* 'Hampson'; 'charliebyrer(a)gmail.com'; 'bill(a)byrnehedges.com'; 'Ron Justice'; 'Jennifer Selin'; 'Bane, Ron'; 'jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com'; 'Linda Little'; 'Dan Boroff' *Subject:* RE: Morgantown city council message Hi, Carolyn -- Thank you for your email. I hope that you are doing well these days -- other than the pollution impacts. I assume by your #1 that you mean air pollution primarily. If so, what we seem to need is more data, because right now, we do not seem to have a handle to use in grappling with this issue. On #2, I am sorry that I missed the talk show. I was not aware of it. It is not bicycles "into the center traffic lanes", but it is a process to educate the public that bicycle riders are like of the drivers of vehicles: they do have a right to be traveling on roadways -- except where specifically prohibited such as on an Interstate. And they, like all vehicle operators -- are subject to all the rights and responsibilities of traveling on a public road. I fear that the chevron plan -- like the rail-trail at the beginning - is already misunderstood. The Bicycle Board has its work cut out for them. As you know, change is never easy. Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Hampson [mailto:giselle@iolinc.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:34 AM *To:* D spencer; charliebyrer(a)gmail.com; bill(a)byrnehedges.com; Ron Justice; Jennifer Selin; Bane, Ron; jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com; Linda Little; Dan Boroff *Cc:* Dan Boroff *Subject:* Morgantown city council message There are two serious areas of public safety that do not appear on tonight's COW agenda but that need to be addressed. l. The increasingly lethal pollution in Morgantown. There seems to be NO monitoring at construction sites. Added to tye toxic mix from the power plants and the river are the fumes from coal, "biafiora fill" trucksd and delivery trucks. in my neighborhood, there is a stranghe epdiemic of pancreatitis, involving both people and animals. 2. Plans to integrate bicycles into the center of traffic lanes. This may look wonderful on compuiter models---but, frankly, it is insane, given all of the conditions on the ground here. The situation on our roads is already deadly; if this plan is implementerd NOW, more people are going to die. Last week, the chevron plan hit the morning WAJR talk shows...and the response was total outrage. I don';t think I have ever heard so many angry voices. I urge you to reconsider this plan. Carolyn Hampson

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder. The zip folder contains 5 files: 1. The agenda for this Thursday's (4-Sep) Bicycle Board meeting; 2. The minutes of our last meeting; 3. The current membership roster; 4. The chevrons letter from the woman complaining we're all going to DIE. 5. An Excel file with all the action items that we've processed to date. Also, I had to send you the following link. Is it true gunnar & Betsy have one of these at their house? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2008/08/14/VI20080814016… Frank

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W.Va.'s first lady hit by car while riding bike
by director 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Good morning, An astute MonBikeClub reader sent me this story last nite, but I didn't get around to forwarding it until this morning. Other stories have indicated that the driver was NOT cited. None of the coverage has given details of the collision. Gayle Manchin has spoken publicly in favor of "Safe Routes to Schools" in the past so it sounds like she's an advocate. Frank, since you're the only LCI in the state for adults do you think you could offer to give her (and the motorist) a Road I class? Nick Hein http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26486897/?GT1=43001 W.Va.'s first lady hit by car while riding bike Gayle Manchin sustained bruises in accident; governor wasn't hurt updated 3:03 p.m. MT, Sun., Aug. 31, 2008 function UpdateTimeStamp(pdt) { var n = document.getElementById("udtD"); if(pdt != '' & n & window.DateTime) { var dt = new DateTime(); pdt = dt.T2D(pdt); if(dt.GetTZ(pdt)) {n.innerHTML = dt.D2S(pdt,((''.toLowerCase()=='false')?false:true));} } } UpdateTimeStamp('633558134013830000'); CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The first lady of West Virginia is recovering from bruises after she was struck by a car while riding a bicycle with her husband, Gov. Joe Manchin. Gayle Manchin was taken to a hospital Sunday after the accident, but was OK and went home, a spokeswoman for the governor said. The accident occurred during a bike ride near the state Capitol, when a vehicle pulling onto a road hit the first lady, spokeswoman Lara Ramsburg said. The governor was not hit. He turned back to help his wife, who was also aided by their security detail. Ramsburg said she doesn't know whether the driver was cited. Police did not immediately return a telephone message for comment. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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FWD: [LCI Group] For Bicyclists, a Widening Patchwork World
by director 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Good evening, This was in the washingtonpost. com 31 August 2008 Nick Hein http://www.washingt onpost.com/ wp-dyn/content/ story/2008/ 08/30/ST20080830 00650.html? sid=ST2008083000 650&s_pos=list For Bicyclists, a Widening Patchwork World U.S. Lags Behind Two-Wheeled Boom By Blaine Harden Washington Post Foreign Service Sunday, August 31, 2008; Page A01 TACHIA, Taiwan -- Antony Lo is one happy biker. He is 60 but looks younger, with a body buffed by commuting 130 miles a week on his bike. He is also president of Taiwan-based Giant, the world's largest bicycle company, where sales are soaring, helped along by global anxiety over oil prices. With undisguised glee, Lo says: "High-priced gasoline is here to stay. I tell my people we are just at the beginning of a very big cycling boom." Boom it is. The number of cyclists has doubled in a decade in cities as disparate as Berlin and Bogota . Global bicycle production has increased for six consecutive years, according to a report by the Earth Policy Institute. Sales at Giant have doubled since 2002 and continue to accelerate, up 24 percent in the first half of this year. Yet when it comes to using a bike for everyday transportation, the boom appears to have bypassed many countries. While Northern Europe and Japan have figured out how to make bicycle commuting a safe, cheap alternative to driving, the United States , Canada , Australia and Britain have not. And the world's two most populous nations, China and India, are discarding bicycles in favor of cars. A rising middle class in both countries views cycling as an unhappy reminder of the recent past, when nearly everyone was poor. Still, among the world's most developed countries, a reliable recipe has emerged for making cycling a mainstream means of getting to work. Commuters in Northern Europe have been lured out of their cars by bike lanes, secure bike parking and easy access to mass transportation. At the same time, steep automobile taxes, congestion-zone fees and go-slow rules have made inner-city driving a costly pain in the neck. In the Netherlands , where such carrot-and-stick policies have been in place for decades, 27 percent of all trips are by bike. "It is very clear how to do this," said John Pucher, a professor of urban planning at Rutgers University and lead author of a global study of strategies that promote cycling. "It is not rocket science." In the United States , with the exception of a handful of cities, these strategies have been ignored. Car-centric transportation policies and suburban sprawl continue to make bicycle commuting rare, arduous and relatively dangerous. Although millions of Americans recreate on bikes, they ride them for just 0.4 percent of their trips to work, according to the U.S. Census. Germans are 10 times more likely than Americans to ride a bike and three times less likely to get hurt while doing so. On any given workday, more commuters park their bikes at train and subway stations in Tokyo (704,000) than cycle to work in the entire United States (535,000), according to the Tokyo government and the U.S. Census. In recent months, bike shops across much of the United States have been flooded with new customers fed up with high gasoline prices, said An Le, the Los Angeles-based global marketing director of Giant. Yet without major changes in U.S. transportation policy and infrastructure, an earnest desire to save money on gas is not enough to turn American bike owners into everyday cyclists who ride to work, according to urban planners, transportation experts and bicycle company executives. "In the United States , we simply have not figured out how to fit the pieces together for a coordinated package that puts people on bikes," Pucher said. Britain Makes a Start When cities do fit the pieces together, they often see an almost instantaneous surge in cycling. In Britain , a country whose nationwide transportation system is nearly as inhospitable to cycling as that of the United States , London has emerged as Exhibit A for the quick infrastructure fix that gets commuters out of cars. In 2003, the city imposed a steep "congestion charge" of about $16 for cars driving into the city center. Within a year, inner-city cycling had increased by about 25 percent. In the past eight years, there has been a 10-fold increase in city spending on bike lanes, bike parking and education programs. The effort has nearly doubled cycling throughout London . There also seems to have been a fundamental change in the way Londoners think about cycling. It's become cool. Model Elle McPherson, Mick Jagger and Madonna have been spotted on bikes. Angela Simoes, 55, sold her car seven months ago. When the mother of two needs groceries, three miles away, she cycles. When she visits the doctor, one mile away, she cycles. She is studying to become a teacher, and when she wants to let off steam, she cycles, sometimes for hours. She rarely uses the subway, but when she does, she locks her bicycle to one of the many bike rails provided outside the station. She also has a folding bike, which she carries on the train like an oversize handbag. The decision to ditch her car was easy, she said. Gas prices had shot up, she won the folding bike in a contest, and her car needed costly repairs. She doesn't miss the car. "It's so much quicker to jump on the cycle and get a few things," she said. "There's no pollution and you're keeping fit." As much as she can, she rides in London 's new bike lanes and uses bus lanes that have been opened to cyclists. But Britain still has a long way to go before it connects the cycling dots. There is "no one long path we can call our own" in London , and roads outside the city are dangerous, she said. "A cyclist has to keep her eyes peeled." Europe's Full Embrace Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands have been connecting the dots for three decades. They started in the mid-1970s, in the wake of the world's first oil shock and after 25 years of American-style, car-centric traffic management that had coincided with a sharp decline in cycling. There is now an integrated system of safe bicycling routes in most cities in all three countries. It allows cyclists to go almost everywhere on paths that are separated from automobiles and in "traffic-calmed" neighborhoods. Besides pampering cyclists, these countries punished drivers with fees and restrictions intended to make commuting by car expensive, slow and frustrating. The policies have resulted in the developed world's highest per-capita rates of cycling and lowest rates of cycling accidents, the Rutgers study found. In Berlin , biking now accounts for 12 percent of all transportation. The city has 3.4 million residents, and the city estimates that they use their bicycles a million times a day. One of those cyclists is Michael Abraham, 35, an engineer at Berlin 's Technical University . He has been riding a bicycle to stay in shape most of his life, but in the past year, goaded by high gasoline prices, he started cycling to work. "It's simply cheaper with your bike," he said. Abraham estimates that he now saves about $35 a week on gasoline. That's not the only benefit. Thanks to Berlin 's finely tuned cycling network, he also knows exactly how long his 7 1/2 mile commute will take -- 35 minutes. If he drives, the trip takes between 20 minutes and 1 1/2 hours, depending on traffic. "With a car you can't reliably predict how long your commute will be, but you can with a bike," he said. "You are not affected by traffic jams -- you can just ride through them. It's a real advantage." Build It and They'll Come While the northern European model for promoting cycling certainly works, it is costly and requires lots of government intervention. There are other ways to get people on bikes. Japan does not pamper cyclists, but it does provide easy access to mass transit. In greater Tokyo , where 35 million people live in the world's most populous metro area, there are almost no bike lanes. Guided by vague laws about what cyclists can and cannot do, police tend to ignore them -- except for confiscating illegally parked bikes. Traffic chases most Tokyo cyclists onto sidewalks, where they periodically bump into pedestrians. Mothers are forbidden by law to carry more than one child on a bicycle, but tens of thousands of them do it every day. "The manners of Tokyo cyclists are very poor and sometime suicidal," said Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, director general of public works in Edogawa, a Tokyo ward with 640,000 people, most of whom ride bikes. As for government transportation officials in Japan , Tsuchiya said it is difficult to find one who doesn't show some "negative thinking about bicycles. We are far behind our counterparts in Europe ." Still, a bicycle is an essential component of life in Tokyo . Impossibly thin women in four-inch heels ride them, as do important-looking men in black suits. Cycling's chaotic ubiquity is a result of several factors: population density, the high cost of driving and arguably the world's best train and subway system. Commuters ride bikes often but not for very long -- usually less than 15 minutes. Train stations are no more than 1 1/2 miles apart in most of the city. Compared with walking or taking a bus, riding a bike shaves precious minutes off the daily trip to and from a station. The one bone that some municipal governments have thrown cyclists is bike parking near stations. This year in Edogawa, that bone went high-tech. The ward government spent $67 million to build a cluster of computerized bicycle parking towers that use robotic arms to snatch bikes away from subway-bound commuters. Pickup is just as easy as drop-off. At the swipe of a magnetic card, the arm finds the bike and returns it to its home-bound owner. The wait is about 10 seconds. "It is revolutionary, " said Minato Karube, 35, a secretary who had pedaled to the parking tower in high heels and a frilly black dress. "The bike comes back instantly." Since April, when robots went to work parking bicycles at Edogawa's Kasai station, there has been a 20 percent spike in commuting by bike. The build-it-and- they-will- come approach has also worked in Bogota , Colombia , where Dutch bicycle engineers were recently imported to build bike lanes and redesign traffic flows. In two years, bike use jumped tenfold, from 0.5 percent of all trips to 5 percent. It also works in the United States . Rainy Portland , Ore. , offers compelling evidence that bike lanes can transform Americans into bike commuters. A recent study by Portland State University found that while just 15 percent of Portland 's streets have bike lanes, they attract half of the city's bike travel. Since 1991, counts of cyclists in the city have jumped 400 percent. Portland now has the highest share of bike trips among major U.S. cities -- about 4 percent. Asia's Bicycle Cycle Rapid economic growth often generates a populist backlash against cycling. In China and India , where middle-class aspirations have trumped concern about gas prices and climate change, cars continue to chase bicycles off the streets. "People want cars, as it indicates development, progress and that you are more influential, " said Nalin Sinha, program director in New Delhi for a nonprofit transportation group. Sinha said that when he began riding a bicycle his friends thought that something had "gone wrong financially. " Two decades ago in New Delhi , bicycles held a 60 percent share of traffic flow; now that figure is about 4 percent. Bike lanes still run alongside many broad avenues in Beijing and other large cities in China , where 500 million bicycles remain on the road. But the bike fleet has declined in the past decade, from a peak of 670 million, while private car ownership has more than doubled, according to a report by the Earth Policy Institute. Recent history, though, suggests that the cycling decline in China and India may be short-lived. A similar decline occurred here on the island of Taiwan about 30 years ago, when the export-based economy shifted into high gear. Many of the island's 23 million residents bought motorcycles and then cars, as bicycles disappeared from the commuting mix. The Taiwan government began pushing about 17 years ago for a modest return to cycling. It built rural bike paths. Taipei , the largest city on the island, joined the campaign, building 155 miles of bike lanes along rivers and through parks. Abundant bike parking was provided at transit stations. A network of 5,000 rental bikes appeared. In the past year, with better facilities for bikers, a doubling of gasoline prices and growing concern about global warming, cycling has continued its climb. In Taipei , about 3 percent of all commuters ride bicycles, a 35 percent increase in 18 months. At the headquarters of Giant, the island-based bicycle maker, Antony Lo said that if gasoline prices remain high worldwide, government transportation policies will have to change. Then, he said, everyday cycling will sweep across the United States , and later China and India . "People are waking up," he said. "This is a long-term trend, not a fad." Correspondent Edward Cody in Beijing and special correspondents Karla Adam and Jill Colvin in London, Ayesha Manocha in New Delhi, Shannon Smiley in Berlin and Akiko Yamamoto in Tokyo contributed to this report. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "LCI Group." To post to this group, send email to lci-group(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to lci-group-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/lci-group?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: Re: Topics for Thursday]
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Topics for Thursday Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:58:10 -0700 From: Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> References: <48B759FD.30005(a)verizon.net> I will be oot for september's meeting. Thank you Also my email is vernon.mail(a)gmail.com. Thank you Alice On 8/28/08, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please send me any topics that you want on the agenda for next > Thursday's 9/4 meeting. Attached is a rough draft agenda that I have so > far. > > Frank >

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Topics for Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please send me any topics that you want on the agenda for next Thursday's 9/4 meeting. Attached is a rough draft agenda that I have so far. Frank

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Chevrons in Columbia, MO
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, The feds gave Columbia, MO $25M for a non-motorized pilot program. Attached is an interesting survey that shows how they're considering using chevrons. If you go through it, I'd be interested in your thoughts about it. Frank

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Teaching kids to ride their bikes
by director 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Saw this on the WIRED site this morning http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/08/geekdad-rates-7.html Not terribly informative since it comes from a dad who's only taught his own kids. If anyone knows a better source please pass it on. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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August Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Attached please find the August minutes. If you have any corrections, please email me directly. THANK YOU!!!! Betsy Shogren

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On-street bike parking video - Portland
by director 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Good afternoon, This video about on-street bike corrals and bike oases came to me from another advocate.... http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/portland-bike-parking/ Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interesting article - What other colleges are doing to promote bicycling.
by director 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Walking/Colleges-Smarten-Up-Commute -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interview on WAJR tomorrow at 9:15
by director 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Good evening, Tomorrow I'll be interviewed about Max's Challenge and cyclist/pedestrian safety and rights at 9:15 AM. I'm hoping to have Max there, I'll definitely have Christian (our German exchange student) there to talk about what every German schoolchild knows about sharing roads safely. Tune in, it should be interesting. I'm already encouraged by the positive tone that was shown Friday when they discussed it briefly. Thanks to everyone who has supported the educational effort - most especially the ones who do it by riding every day showing what biking can do for the community. I hope this is the beginning of getting bike safety and courtesy taught in the schools. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:07:30 -0400 >Outstanding, Nick. Great STATS!!!!!!!!! >Oh, I understand there may be even better "country case stories" >available from Denmark and Holland. > >>>> "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> 8/23/2008 10:24 PM >>> > >A recent Dominion Post editorial declared the danger of driving on the >roads by anyone, at anytime, for any reason. Safety is dependent on >human behavior - not cars or roads or bike lanes. Educating drivers and >cyclists is what will improve safety by motivating everyone to be part >of a cooperative road-using community. Safety is our common cause and >we should be using common experience to achieve it. Common *sense* >is helpful, but not complete since our senses are fallible. Many cities >all over the world have already made this change and their experience is >available to us from numerous sources. > >The summary is this * Incidents between motor vehicles and bicyclists >traveling the same direction make up only .5% of crashes. Bike lanes >increase accident rates by causing confusion about who should operate >where and how * particularly at intersections. Streets with bike >lanes have greater crash rates than those without. When cyclists ride >on sidewalks, crash rates are 2 times as high as for those who share the >road safely. Bike lanes attempt to reduce crashes for parallel traffic, >with the effect of causing more crashes for crossing and turning >traffic. Bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated, as >operators of vehicles. If a bicycle is moving slowly, it should be >treated like any other slow vehicle. Overtaking vehicles should wait >until it is safe to pass, or the cyclist should pull over when it is >safe to do so. > >We currently have an exchange student staying in our home from >Bergisch-Gladbach Germany, where It is nearly as hilly as here. He >tells us that German school children are required to take a full-day >bicycle safety class at age 8. They are tested and issued a license >when they pass the test, which everyone does. Liability laws dictate >that motorists are always assumed to be at fault unless flagrant >violation by the cyclist can be proven. Only the most affluent European >cities and neighborhoods have bike lanes or bike paths. In most cities >and on most routes cyclists share the road with motor vehicles. In >these places the safety and traffic flow is the best anywhere in the >world. Morgantown can be one of those places if we adopt the education, >discipline and cooperation they have. Then everyone (motorists and >cyclists alike) will be able to get where they need to go * on any >road, for any reason at any time of day or year, safely and enjoyably. > > >Nick Hein >director(a)positivespin.org > > > >Major points > >- Painting bike lanes doubles accidents in cities at intersections > >- Riding on sidewalks quadruples accident rates in cities at >intersections, driveways, merge ramps > >- Shoulders are not part of the roadway > >- Sidepaths are not described or defined > >- Delay by slow vehicles is not prescribed in any definite terms > >- Riding 2 abreast is legal > >- I cycling is unsafe it is because motorists are breaking the law > >- Drive at or below the speed limit. > >- It is illegal to ride a bicycle anywhere except in the road way (ie >NOT on sidewalks) > >- Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as operators of >vehicles. > >- It is the Morgantown Bicycle Board's mission statement that >"Bicyclists be able to ride anywhere, anytime for any reason safely and >enjoyably". > >- I moved to Morgantown from Seattle, a large city where they have put >bike lanes in places where they caused confusion at least and fatalities >at worst. > >- Common sense was used in the Netherlands and Denmark > >The Netherlands and Denmark, which have achieved the highest rates of >cycle usage combined with the best records for safety in the world, used >to give their segregated cycle path networks primary importance in >gaining these twin goals. However, the largest study ever undertaken >into the safety of Danish cycle facilities has found that actual safety >has decreased as a result.[25] More recently, Shared Space redesigns of >urban streets in those and other countries have achieved significant >improvements in actual safety (as well as congestion and quality of >life) by replacing segregated facilities with integrated space. > >Contrary to what was expressed on this page as "Common Sense", >segregated bike ways (bike lanes) actually increase accident rates. > >The editorial brings about an excellent opportunity to dispel some >pervasive myths about the safety of cycling on roadway with motor >vehicles. > > > > >Response to Dominion Post editorial, 19 Aug 2008 > >In a recent Dominion Post editorial the statement was made >*....driving on practically any road by anyone, at anytime for any >reason can be about the most dangerous thing most of us do on a daily >basis.* >This statement seems to give permission to motorists who flagrantly >violate laws and safety so the rest of us are terrorized into cowering >in our (90% inefficient, 80% oversized) cars or bicycling on a separated >lane or path to feel safe. If it's unsafe for anyone on the roads it's >because someone else is acting inappropriately. Safety is dependent on >human behavior, not cars or roads or paint stripes. Education and >enforcement is what will improve safety by motivating everyone to be >part of a cooperative road-using community. > >Safety is our common cause and we should be using common experience to >achieve it. Common *sense* is helpful, but not complete since our >senses are fallible. Experience is available to us in all types of >cities * size, terrain, weather, populations * from historical >sources. The summary is this * bike lanes increase accident rates by >causing confusion about who should operate where and how. Streets with >bike lanes have twice the crash rate of those without. When cyclists >ride on sidewalks, crash rates are 4 times as high as for those who >share the road safely. Incidents between motor vehicles and bicyclists >traveling the same direction make up only .5% of crashes. Bike lanes >attempt to reduce crashes for parallel traffic, with the effect of >causing more crashes for crossing and turning traffic. *Separate but >equal* isn't any better for vehicle separation than it was for racial >separation. Bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated, as >operators of vehicles * and federal law requires it. > >Clearly there is a gap here in Morgantown when it comes to planning and >education for cycling safety and transportation efficiency. It's not >really hard to understand why. Participation in bicycling has taken >great leaps locally thanks to rising gas prices, health awareness and >new trails. Cyclists don't want to stop when the trail does. We haven't >given motorists OR cyclists the education or motivation they need to use >our roads cooperatively. Myself and another avid cyclist teach a >nationally certified course that does. Graduates of this course >typically experience an 80% decline in crashes. > >We currently have an exchange student staying in our home who tells >says that European school children are required to take a full-day >bicycle safety class at age 8. They are tested and issued a license >when they pass the test and no one is allowed to fail. Liability laws >dictate that the motorist is always assumed to be at fault unless he/she >can prove that the cyclist flagrantly broke a law. In spite of what you >may have seen, only the most affluent European cities and neighborhoods >have bike lanes or bike paths. In most cities and on most routes >cyclists share the road with motor vehicles. In these places the safety >and traffic flow is the best anywhere in the world. Morgantown can be >one of those places. When we do what it takes (and not less), everyone >(motorists and cyclists alike) will be able to get where they need to go >* on any road, for any reason at any time of day or year, safely and >enjoyably. > >Anyone interested in references for statistics used in this article may >contact Nick Hein at director(a)positivespin.org. > > > > >Major points > >- Painting bike lanes doubles accidents in cities at intersections > >- Riding on sidewalks quadruples accident rates in cities at >intersections, driveways, merge ramps > >- Shoulders are not part of the roadway > >- Sidepaths are not described or defined > >- Delay by slow vehicles is not prescribed in any definite terms > >- Riding 2 abreast is legal > >- I cycling is unsafe it is because motorists are breaking the law > >- Drive at or below the speed limit. > >- It is illegal to ride a bicycle anywhere except in the road way (ie >NOT on sidewalks) > >- Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as operators of >vehicles. > >- It is the Morgantown Bicycle Board's mission statement that >"Bicyclists be able to ride anywhere, anytime for any reason safely and >enjoyably". > >- I moved to Morgantown from Seattle, a large city where they have put >bike lanes in places where they caused confusion at least and fatalities >at worst. > >- Common sense was used in the Netherlands and Denmark > >The Netherlands and Denmark, which have achieved the highest rates of >cycle usage combined with the best records for safety in the world, used >to give their segregated cycle path networks primary importance in >gaining these twin goals. However, the largest study ever undertaken >into the safety of Danish cycle facilities has found that actual safety >has decreased as a result.[25] More recently, Shared Space redesigns of >urban streets in those and other countries have achieved significant >improvements in actual safety (as well as congestion and quality of >life) by replacing segregated facilities with integrated space. > >Contrary to what was expressed on this page as "Common Sense", >segregated bike ways (bike lanes) actually increase accident rates. > >The editorial brings about an excellent opportunity to dispel some >pervasive myths about the safety of cycling on roadway with motor >vehicles. > > > > > > >-- >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Cycling safety statistics and considerations
by director 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

Good morning, Just one more thing to pass on and then I'll quit bugging everybody. I was recently reminded of this link to Ken Kifer's website which discusses statistics on bicycling and pedestrian accident/fatality rates. http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/health/risks.htm It's a good reminder about where to focus our attention when developing non-motorized amenities that allow all users to share the public roadways safely. Cyclist education is clearly the most effective form of accident prevention. For those who don't know, Ken was killed a few years ago by a drunk driver. This is also a reminder that drunk, inattentive and beligerent drivers - although a very small minority - are beyond the reach of cycling education but should be addressed better in driver education and enforcment. In the meantime be careful out there. Nick

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Article from Chicago Times: On-stree bike education
by director 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

This article actually came from an environmental website I read, not a cycling site. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-bike-laws-crackdown-webaug22,0… Seems like we could save everybody a lot of time and confusion if we had this education in 3rd grade as (our German exchange student tells us) they do in Germany. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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WSJ Article of interest
by director 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Good afternoon, I received this message on another list I read. Thought it might be of interest. The situation is similar to one here in Morgantown - non-cyclist claiming to know more about what cyclists need than qualified individuals. http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB121919354756955249-lMyQjAxMDI4MTI5MTE… Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Pittsburgh bike coordinator announced
by director 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Good morning, A friend sent this news from Pittsburgh http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08225/903577-53.stm Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Fwd: Getting Smart! August 2008: Complete Streets
by Jim Rye 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

FYI in case you don't subscribe...great stuff on COMPLETE STREETS and the ongoing work in Boulder on multimodal corridors >>> Getting Smart! <smartgrowth(a)icma.org> 8/11/2008 12:28 AM >>> _________________________________________________ Getting Smart!, a quarterly newsletter for members of the Smart Growth Network, is published by the International City/County Management Association. Vol. 11, No. 3 -- Sunday, August 10, 2008 _________________________________________________ NOTE: You are receiving the text-only version of Getting Smart!. If your email program can accept formatted messages, visit http://icma.org/interests/index.cfm?id=1275027298 and change your email format preference setting from "text only" to "HTML." You can read the HTML-formatted version of this issue at http://www.icma.org/enews/sgn/issue_0439_11_03.htm In This Issue: Complete Streets This issue of Getting Smart! examines how the most public of places--our community's streets--can be transformed to serve not only vehicles but also pedestrians and cyclists. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3964&id=1275027298 Complete Streets Deliver Complete Communities The complete streets philosophy offers a number of important benefits for communities--not the least of which is the opportunity to end the costly cycle of road construction and maintenance--and enhances citizens' quality of life. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3848&id=1275027298 Community-based Street Design In the past 70 years citizens have essentially given up their historic right to streets as public property, our authors argue. This article offers guidelines for planning and designing great streets, and returning this vital space to the public. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3963&id=1275027298 City of Decatur, Ga., Embraces Complete Streets Philosophy Decatur has employed a variety of innovative transportation analysis techniques to form a plan to make every street in the city a complete street. By connecting the plan to broader community priorities, the city helped build consensus. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3961&id=1275027298 Multimodal Corridors Accommodate Growth in Boulder, Co. Boulder's road network is essentially built out--yet the city's continues to experience explosive growth. The city has directed its transportation investments to creating multimodal corridors to ensure mobility for all residents. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3962&id=1275027298 Transportation Legislation Enables Communities to Move People--Not Just Cars Federal legislation in the Senate and House may transform transportation funding in support of complete streets. These bills build on the successes of city and states across the country that have made complete streets "the law." Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3960&id=1275027298 EPA Honors Climate Protection Award Winners in ICMA Manager Jurisdictions The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bruce Perlman, city manager), and Arlington County, Virginia (Ron Carlee, county manager), received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Protection Award. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3907&id=1275027298 ______________________________________________________________ Want more smart growth news? The Smart Growth Network provides U.S. and international news summaries of smart growth activity every week. To stay up to date on smart growth issues, please visit http://www.smartgrowth.org/news/signup.asp for the Smart Growth Online Weekly E-News. If you would prefer not to receive this newsletter or if you would like to change your personal interest settings for ICMA mailings, visit http://icma.org/interests/index.cfm?id=1275027298&interest=SGN Please do not reply to this e-mail address. If you have any comments or need to update your e-mail address, send an e-mail to smartgrowth(a)icma.org. The HTML version of this e-newsletter can be found at http://www.icma.org/enews/sgn/issue_0439_11_03.htm Copyright 2008, International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 777 North Capitol Street NE, Washington DC 20002 http://icma.org

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Uphill Struggle Bicycle Ride set for August 16 in Morgantown
by John Lozier 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Monbikeclub, bikeboard, others, here's a final reminder. Please join the Uphill Struggle ride tomorrow morning at 9, at Seneca Center. It won't take long, and a big crowd of us will help raise public awareness. Bicycles are transportation! Bikes belong on the roads! Cyclists of all ages and skill levels have a lot in common!! Greater use of bicycles is a WIN-WIN-WIN for riders and drivers the entire community. John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION" Press Release August 2, 2008 Uphill Struggle set for August 16 in Morgantown When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Morgantown? If it has been a while, you might want to plan to join the Uphill Struggle group ride that is set for 9 AM Saturday, August 16, 2008. Cyclists of all ages and skill levels will rally between 8 and 9 AM at the Seneca Center, then ride together up Monongahela Boulevard and down to the Star City Park. Come early for help checking and adjusting your bicycle. At registration, those participants who are new, young, or out of practice will be paired with strong, regular riders. Children are very welcome, but should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pairs of riders will travel together, at a mutually determined pace. Riders will rally midway at the Creative Arts Center. Strong riders are able complete the two-mile ride in a few minutes, but the group ride is expected to take about 45 minutes. Assisting with traffic control will be the Morgantown and Star City Police Departments. The group will exit the Seneca Center to Sixth Street, then enter Beechurst Avenue (Monongahela Boulevard) at the traffic light. Police cars will travel at the front and the back of the group, as far as the Creative Arts Center, where riders will rally before descending as a group along Monongahela Boulevard. They will turn at Boyers Avenue and travel to the Star City Park on Leeway and Frontier Streets. After celebrations and refreshments at Star City Park, riders may return easily to Seneca Center along the rail trail. The Uphill Struggle, also known as "Max's Challenge" is a new event that will hopefully become annual. It was inspired by a Morgantown seven-year-old, Max Kemp-Rye, who discovered that riding uphill is a challenge, but achievable. Training rides on Decker's Creek Trail began back in April, and continuing for the remaining weeks till August 16. Training rides take place each Sunday at 2 PM, starting at the Sabraton Post Office. These regular trail rides offer a safe setting for development of skills and endurance needed for riding on the roads with other vehicles. The purpose of this event is to help people consider and adopt bicycles for transportation. Although it is an uphill struggle, especially in hilly Morgantown, greater use of bicycles for transportation is a win for everyone. Riders gain through reduced expenses and improved health. Society benefits from reduced traffic congestion, exhaust emissions, and noise. There is no charge for participation, but donations are very welcome. The event is officially sponsored by Positive Spin*, with participation from BOPARC, the City of Morgantown, Star City, and other sponsors yet to be identified. Pre-registration is not required, but you must register before the event to be covered by insurance. Also, by registering early, you can get help checking out your equipment if it has not been used recently.Volunteers are needed for various staffing duties. Especially needed are 1) experienced riders to show how it is done; and 2) non-riders who will register, monitor, direct and otherwise assist the riders. To volunteer, to be a sponsor, to pre-register, or for any further information, contact Marilyn Newcome (mjcycling(a)msn.com, 304 598 5078) or John Lozier (jl(a)harpingforharmony.org, 304 599 8233). *Positive Spin is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted sustainable transportation in Morgantown, WV. Donations may be made to Positive Spin, 2567 University Avenue, Suite 6000L, Morgantown, WV 26505. More information: www.positivespin.org. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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R4-11 sign layout
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Derek, I received the attached layout from Richard Moeur, member of MUTCD and LCI. Frank

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Striping
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Everyone this is a study-a-head for the meeting this Thursday. Mike will be present to discuss this specification. Also, he is a potential replacement candidate (from the Goshen area). Study-a-head: http://mbreiding.us/stripe/ -Jonathan

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8/7 BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a zip folder that contains 3 files: 1. The agenda for this Thursday's meeting 2. The minutes of our last meeting 3. The current membership list If anybody has a valid e-mail address for Chris Phillips, please forward this message to him. Frank

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April minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are the draft minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Marilyn for substituting for Betsy! We'll need another volunteer for our May meeting as Betsy will be on travel. Frank

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Milt Cohen: Will you help record and preserve his stories in the next few days?
by Nick Hein 03 Aug '08

03 Aug '08

Good morning, Last nite I visited with Milt Cohen's family after a memorial service at his synagogue. Milt stopped biking at age 96, about the time I moved to town, so I didn't know him first hand but I knew him by reputation. I spent time talking to his wife and sons and heard some amazing stories. Many of you may know that most of our current bike laws date to the early 60's when Milt's middle son Gar got him into biking for the first time. Milt's 3 sons are all now active bicyclists - Neil is a racing cyclist, Gar rides recumbents and Jonathan lives car-free in San Francisco using a bike. It got me motivated to start taking action on an idea I've had for a while. Since we started Positive Spin we've operated on a shoe string financially, but we've been rewarded richly with the stories that people tell about their bikes. It's been an ambition of mine to capture these stories somehow in a way that they can be preserved and passed on. I've claimed the internet domain name "ifwheelscouldtalk.org" for the purpose, but don't know how to proceed next. Ideally I would like the story collection to involve school age kids as a way of exciting them about writing and storytelling (maybe interviewing adults or digging for stories). The model that inspired me is David Egger's 426 Valencia Project http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/dave_eggers.html I can't take this much farther alone. I'm looking for volunteers (teachers, tutors, english majors, authors, historians or anyone who is excited by this idea) to help launch it. Ultimately I envision city-wide story contests and published books for these stories. Currently it will be run under Positive Spin to take advantage of our non-profit status. For now though here are the specific items that are needed. Webhosting A way of indexing the stories (written, spoken and video) Volunteers to record the stories Volunteers to engage kids in writing the stories A leader to direct the program I don't expect this all to happen overnite. It's a great idea that can take time to build into a substantial part of the community. However, I'd like to get volunteers to help record and organize stories from the Cohen family while they are still in town for the next few days. Thanks! Nick Hein

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Mapping difficulties...
by Derek Springston 27 Jul '08

27 Jul '08

Hey guys... I have been attempting to find some of the standards on how the SLM's and signs will be applied to the roads and have had little luck. On the excel spreadsheet I was given with locations, it lists a SLM standard of 9c.9 and a sign R4-11 (bicycles may use full lane). I've been trying to find these standards, so I'll have something to go by on our maps, but I haven't had any luck yet. I looked on the FHWA's (Federal Highway Administrations) MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) website and found a few things, but nothing exact. If anyone can help with locating this, it would be great. I need to find out with things like spacing for signs, how many signs at each location, width and length of shared lane markings with respect to the road, etc, etc... My student copy of ArcMap expired on my home computer, so I've found it more difficult to get this task done along with not being able to find the standards. Your help will be appreciated.. Thanks and have a wonderful day... ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fa…

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FW: I just saw it on CNN.com: 'A mountain bike changed my life'
by Derek Springston 26 Jul '08

26 Jul '08

Hey guys.. This is an article that has some parallel ideas as our own Positive Spin here in Morgantown. Pretty neat. Keep ridin' and ride more! ~Derek Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:22:26 -0700From: angiesuelyons(a)icqmail.comTo: guitardeek(a)hotmail.comSubject: I just saw it on CNN.com: 'A mountain bike changed my life' Powered by * Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. You have received the following link from angiesuelyons(a)icqmail.com: Click the following to access the sent link: 'A mountain bike changed my life' - CNN.com* Get your EMAIL THIS Browser Button and use it to email content from any Web site. Click here for more information. *This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire address below into your web browser.http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/07/23/heroes.schweidenback/index.html _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fa…

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I quit
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Bicycle Board Members, I hereby resign my position of Chairman of the Bicycle Board. For the 7-August meeting, I recommend you elect someone who can negotiate the Morgantown bureaucracy and get something done. I am very proud of the Board's accomplishments in our first 6 months. However, I must admit that it takes someone better than me to get the City to follow our lead. I would like to remain a regular member of the Board and look forward to continuing to support the Education program that we started. Frank

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Persuasive slogan
by director 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Good afternoon, A friend sent this to me. I bought into the philosophy a long time ago, I just never thought of such a simple, compelling way to say it. http://www.dtovey.net/node/99 Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Human powered monorail
by director 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Good morning, Saw this on gizmag this morning. I've been thinking about this idea for a long time. This guy's actually built it. It would be very cool to have it as an adjunct to our PRT since it could be hung above it without taking any additional ground space. On hills the descending riders could pull the climbing ones (or the energy could be stored on the ground to be used when needed). The system is also more extendable than our current one, more affordably. http://www.gizmag.com/the-shweeb-human-powered-monorail/9678/ Please disregard the comments about recumbents being unstable. All bikes are inherently unstable, they are stabilized by the rider (usually). He is correct that this system makes the riders' safety much less rider/motorist-dependent and I really want one. If it weren't in New Zealand I'd already be on my way to take the ride. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who might be interested. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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(no subject)
by Sam Stone 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

FYI. Sam Stone Samuel Spencer Stone Attorney At Law 221 Willey Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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[Fwd: BFC Feedback]
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '08

17 Jul '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the feedback to the City's application for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. I doubt the feedback has been sent to anybody but me although the application was signed by the Mayor, City Manager, and MPO Executive Director. The Bicycle Board should probably decide at the next meeting what to do with this. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BFC Feedback Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:48:08 -0400 From: Bill Nesper <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank, Thanks for the call and sorry about the confusion. I made a PDF of the feedback and attached it. Please let me know if you have any questions and if I can assist in any way. Best regards, Bill __________________________ Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly Community Program League of American Bicyclists 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #800 Washington, DC 20006 D: 202-621-5444 F: 202-822-1334 bill(a)bikeleague.org <mailto:bill@bikeleague.org> www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/>

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Bicycle Board: recommendation on center line on railtrail?
by Greg Good 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

Does anyone have a record that the BB recommended to the Traffic Commission a center line on the railtrail? I cannot find any such recommendation in my records, but perhaps I am missing some files. Background: center lines have appeared and one citizen has been told that this was the call of the BB. I doubt this and I want the record to be clear. Greg

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Mountain Line Transit's Bus Stop Shelter Location Plan
by David Bruffy 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

Dear Bike Board Members and interested parties, The following link will take you to the Authority's Proposed Bus Stop Shelter Location Plan - the document has pictures and is about 10 megs. - (http://www.busride.org/ML08Shelters.pdf). This plan outlines a number of the top spots we have identified as priority for bus stop shelters. Some of these locations may also be likely candidates for bike racks or bike shelters. If you have thoughts about the locations or their potential for mutual locations, please let me know. Sincerely, David A. Bruffy General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org (304) 296-3680 - Administrative Offices (304) 291-RIDE (7433) - Bus Information Fax (304) 291-7429 <http://www.BUSRIDE.ORG> WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG

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Field Trip Anyone?
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, On July 15 I'll be in Washington DC at the end of riding from Pittsburgh, PA for the National Bicycle Greenway Mayors' Relay. I'll be received by city officials, and in the past that's included DC Bike Coordinator Jim Sebastian (whom I've met on this ride 2 previous years). It may be possible for me to arrange a tour of their bikeshare system which is just coming online this month. Would any of the bike board members be interested in coming up that day to join me for a tour if I can arrange it? Note that this is tentative right now. I should also explain that I have a selfish motive here - I'll be biking all the way from Morgantown and I'm looking to bum a ride back. I'll be happy to pay my share for gas and expenses. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interesting new folding bike
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, This folding bike has just been introduced by Pacific Cycles. In addition to every other cool aspect the drivetrain is completely enclosed. (IF Mode) http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=1524425703906174033&q=Strida+desi… Other folding models are planned, without the enclosed drivetrain, for street and off-road use. http://www.mas-design.com/ (Click on links for each model) Imagine if one of these was given to every WVU student who left their car off-campus. They roll when folded and are small enough to fit in dorm rooms, PRT cars, buses and classroom buildings. Nick Hein Couldn't find price or availability. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike supply vending machine
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, I saw this on one of the news sites I read. I'll be in Madison Sat and try to get over to check it out. The shop is one of 5 in the UW campus area owned by Budget Bicycles. There are a total of about 10 (BIG) shops within a 1 mi sq area in Madison and it looks like they all do a pretty good business. http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/07/trek-stop.html Now if the vending machine could just spit out bikes too.... Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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What I always suspected
by Greg Good 29 Jun '08

29 Jun '08

Found this cruising the web. It's from http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/Photos/Disc1/IMG0072.jpg Greg

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Mapping questions again...
by Derek Springston 28 Jun '08

28 Jun '08

Hey Steve... Refresh my memory again. You said that you didn't have any maps or specs for what we'll need to put on the Shared Lane Marking map for the bid package. You said that Frank Gmeindl should have a few maps that may be initial drafts/ideas on where we're headed with the SLM mapping? If you do know about any of the formatting, scale, resolution, methods that we should use for this map, let me know. Frank said he'd get me in touch with some of the city folks to see if they know what I'll need to get them. Otherwise, I'm going to start mapping, use my best judgement, and ask questions as we go since I haven't really gotten a clear answer on what we'll need. If anyone knows of the specifications for the SLM's we're going to be using that would help me to map these out, let me know. ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving

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Re: [Bikeboard] Field Trip Anyone?
by Bill Reger-Nash 26 Jun '08

26 Jun '08

Nick, I will be unable to join or assist you but want to express my appreciation for the good you are doing on behalf of biking and humanity. You are a seriously committed resource. We are fortunate to have you, Frank, Betsy, Gunnar, Greg, etc in our community. Be well. Bill WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> 06/26/08 9:49 AM >>> Good morning, On July 15 I'll be in Washington DC at the end of riding from Pittsburgh, PA for the National Bicycle Greenway Mayors' Relay. I'll be received by city officials, and in the past that's included DC Bike Coordinator Jim Sebastian (whom I've met on this ride 2 previous years). It may be possible for me to arrange a tour of their bikeshare system which is just coming online this month. Would any of the bike board members be interested in coming up that day to join me for a tour if I can arrange it? Note that this is tentative right now. I should also explain that I have a selfish motive here - I'll be biking all the way from Morgantown and I'm looking to bum a ride back. I'll be happy to pay my share for gas and expenses. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -- _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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New sign on Star City Bridge
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, There's a new sign at the end of the Star City Bridge coming into Morgantown at the intersection where the CVS is, Boyers Avenue. It is a diamond shaped sign with a symbol of a bicycle in it and below the diamond sign is a left arrow. Does anybody know how that sign got there, who put it there and why it's there? I suppose some well-intentioned official thinks it's a sign directing cyclists to the rail trail but I think it says all bicycles must turn left. Frank

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A couple of bike parking articles
by director 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Good morning, Came across these on one of the technology news sites I read regularly... Nick Montreal's high-tech public bicycle system http://www.gizmag.com/montreal-combat-theft-high-tech-public-bicycle-system… Simple bike parking and shelter http://www.gizmag.com/go/5849/ http://www.cyclepods.co.uk/ -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Parking Vendor Literature
by director 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Good evening, I just received a comprehensive notebook from Dero Co. (Minneapolis, MN) showing their bike storage products. Everything from lockposts to shelters with trays, hanging racks, custom sculptures in between. I would have brought it to the July meeting but I'll plan on it for the August mtg. Not sure if this warrants time on the agenda. In the meantime it will be at the Positive Spin office for anyone who want to see it. You can also see their online info at http://www.dero.com/ These are the commercial racks... http://www.dero.com/commercial_racks.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: July BB meeting]
by Bill Reger-Nash 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Frank, Sorry to hear that you did not receive adequate support for the July 3 or July 10 meet. Summers are a bad time in that folks are running in many different directions. Thank you for your ongoing leadership and I look forward to joining you all on August 7. Be well and happy biking. Bill WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 06/18/08 8:30 PM >>> Bicycle Board members, I still haven't received a response from 4 of our board members to the request below and we do not have a quorum for either July 3 or July 10 for our next meeting however the number of votes for July 3 exceeded July 10. Since we don't have a quorum for either date, I'm canceling the meeting. See you in August 7, maybe. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: July BB meeting Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:13:41 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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[Fwd: July BB meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Bicycle Board members, I still haven't received a response from 4 of our board members to the request below and we do not have a quorum for either July 3 or July 10 for our next meeting however the number of votes for July 3 exceeded July 10. Since we don't have a quorum for either date, I'm canceling the meeting. See you in August 7, maybe. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: July BB meeting Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:13:41 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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For your reading enjoyment
by director 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

Good afternoon, Saw this article on a site I read regularly. I know this article preaches to the choir, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway. Many of the points in the article are from news stories reported in the last week. Nick http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/16/17-reasons-why-bicycles-are-the-most-popul… -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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GIS resources / contacts
by Derek Springston 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

Hey guys.. As I've stated before, I am interested in helping with GIS mapping and analysis for the Bike Board, but it seems like there are several of us who are interested or have already been mapping. I think it would be great for us GIS folks to get together and figure out where we are with mapping and who has what. I would like to start making contacts on who is willing to help with GIS mapping. Maybe this would be more appropriately brought up at the next meeting? See you guys next month. ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ It’s easy to add contacts from Facebook and other social sites through Windows Live™ Messenger. Learn how. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_LearnHow

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Benefits Program
by director 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Chip, Is this a problem if it benefits the local merchants and community too? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Reply-To: <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:05:37 -0400 >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> >Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org >Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:18:27 -0400 > >Nick, this is just a new version of the benefit/advertising cards that ultimately benefit the company who sets up the program--usually someone who owns a printing business and wants to keep revenue coming in. > >Chip > >>Good morning, >>I just came across this website while reading the bikehugger blog >>http://www.bicyclebenefits.org/ >> >>It's a nationwide program to help cities provide cycling incentives to citizens through discounts at local businesses. I didn't read all the details but I thought it might work here in Morgantown. Plenty of other cities around the country are already signed up. >> >>Nick >> >>-- >>Nick Hein >>Director, Positive Spin >>Morgantown, WV >>ph 304-276-0213 >>-- >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Bikeboard mailing list >>Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bicycle Benefits Program
by director 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Good morning, I just came across this website while reading the bikehugger blog http://www.bicyclebenefits.org/ It's a nationwide program to help cities provide cycling incentives to citizens through discounts at local businesses. I didn't read all the details but I thought it might work here in Morgantown. Plenty of other cities around the country are already signed up. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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June Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the July meeting of the Bicycle Board. -Jonathan

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July BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '08

07 Jun '08

Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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Resignation letter
by director 05 Jun '08

05 Jun '08

Good evening, I just wanted to let everyone on the board know that I resigned tonite. I'm leaving on the best possible terms, and I want to thank all present and past boardmembers for your passionate commitment to making Morgantown a better cycling community. This has made it a pleasure to work with you. My decision was somewhat spontaneous. We were discussing a slate of 3 qualified applicants for 2 positions on the board. My resignation made it possible to recommend them all without taking a vote. I see this as a good thing - as director of Positive Spin my second favorite thing (next to teaching young kids to ride for the first time) is seeing other citizens working together in an effective board as they grow into community leaders. It makes my decision easier that Positve Spin needs more of my attention and there are only so many hours in a month. The coming months will be critical for building our board so that to continue filling the unmet need we've tapped at the grass roots. It will need to be strong and self-sustaining to help Morgantown meet the 80% reduction in vehicle miles to avoid climate disaster. Thank you for your passion, enthusiasm and leadership in the past. Good luck to all the board -old and new- as you make the future. And don't hesitate to call anytime I can offer technical, logistical or menu advice. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] video
by director 05 Jun '08

05 Jun '08

Frank, Sweet video! See you tomorrow. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:26:30 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >The video at _http://1world2wheels.org/about_ might help you get psyched >up for tomorrow's meeting. If the video doesn't, perhaps seeing Betsy's >hot racing kit on the same page might. > >Frank > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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video
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, The video at _http://1world2wheels.org/about_ might help you get psyched up for tomorrow's meeting. If the video doesn't, perhaps seeing Betsy's hot racing kit on the same page might. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's (6/5) BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '08

01 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains 6 documents: the agenda for this Thursday's meeting; minutes of our last meeting; our procedural guidelines; and 3 documents relevant to our goals. In reviewing our procedural guidelines, I noticed that while Bicycle Board member term of office is 3 years, officer (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary) term of office is only 1 year. I, Don Dickerson and Betsy have been the officers for way over a year so I put officer election on the agenda. Also I must say that while reading through the items in the Purpose section of our procedural guidelines, I felt very proud that we have held true to those items. While reading through the duties, I also felt very proud of how professionally and thoroughly we have executed them. (We still need to produce a comprehensive bicycle plan, though.) On the other hand, I am terribly disappointed that the City has been practically unresponsive and even resistant to our recommendations and apparently powerless to get them implemented. (Does it really have to take a year to paint a stripe in the middle of the rail-trail down by the pavilion?!) Therefore, when we get to the Goals topic on the agenda, rather than focusing on things we'd like to see done, I suggest we determine HOW to get them done. See you Thursday! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BB meeting next week Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:23:40 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Bicycle Board Members, Please send me items that you wish me to include on the agenda for our meeting next week. Include topic, amount of time required to discuss the topic, and the desired outcome of our discussing it. I'll collect the inputs and send out the agenda Sunday. Attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Don Spencer for creating them. Of course, we're going to prioritize candidates for replacing our two vacancies (other than the Youth Commission member). I am happy to announce that Jim Rye would like to rejoin. Finally, we should complete refreshing our goals. Here's a reminder from our March meeting minutes. Each BB member wrote down his/her heartfelt goal on a post-it note. These goals, as listed below (word for word), were then categorized into the following groups: WVU: . Getting more students out of cars and using bikes as a means of transportation . Work with regional wellness council to enable, promote, and reinforce active commuting among employees . Help WVU promote bike commuting and promote administration support of alternative transportation by faculty, staff, and students . All goals that pertain to WVU ENCOURAGEMENT . Make cycling more available and inviting to youth and public for fitness as well as transportation . Generate signed bicycle routes throughout the city connecting various destinations in the city . Influence one person to commute by bicycle . Bike route maps for commuters online and/or in print EDUCATION . Our education recommendations to the Traffic Commission are implemented . Children in schools-teach safe riding on roads, streets, and trails INFRASTRUCTURE . Maintain and improve roadways for safer bicycling (especially shoulders and grates) . Traffic calming everywhere . Neighborhood connections: For instance: Krepps, Star City Trail . Woods along the ridge just off the highway above the park OR through the park so families and others don't drive to the river trail to bike Also attached again is the wonderful annual report that Betsy wrote for us to use to review the goals that we previously identified and our progress toward achieving them. Now, the only excuse for not being prepared for the meeting is that you were out riding in this gorgeous weather! Frank

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Interesting bicycle article
by John Lozier 30 May '08

30 May '08

Begin forwarded message: > From: "t r u t h o u t" <messenger(a)truthout.org> > > Trains, Buses and Bikes, Oh My! > http://www.truthout.org/article/trains-buses-and-bikes-oh-my > Bill Scher of The Campaign for America's Future writes, "Last week, > Isaiah reported on the seven percent increase in mass transit > ridership, and also how limited that increase is. Because the Bush > administration did nothing to make mass transit more convenient and > accessible, many Americans who want to quit paying for high-priced > oil don't have that choice." >

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BB meeting next week
by Frank Gmeindl 29 May '08

29 May '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please send me items that you wish me to include on the agenda for our meeting next week. Include topic, amount of time required to discuss the topic, and the desired outcome of our discussing it. I'll collect the inputs and send out the agenda Sunday. Attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Don Spencer for creating them. Of course, we're going to prioritize candidates for replacing our two vacancies (other than the Youth Commission member). I am happy to announce that Jim Rye would like to rejoin. Finally, we should complete refreshing our goals. Here's a reminder from our March meeting minutes. Each BB member wrote down his/her heartfelt goal on a post-it note. These goals, as listed below (word for word), were then categorized into the following groups: WVU: . Getting more students out of cars and using bikes as a means of transportation . Work with regional wellness council to enable, promote, and reinforce active commuting among employees . Help WVU promote bike commuting and promote administration support of alternative transportation by faculty, staff, and students . All goals that pertain to WVU ENCOURAGEMENT . Make cycling more available and inviting to youth and public for fitness as well as transportation . Generate signed bicycle routes throughout the city connecting various destinations in the city . Influence one person to commute by bicycle . Bike route maps for commuters online and/or in print EDUCATION . Our education recommendations to the Traffic Commission are implemented . Children in schools-teach safe riding on roads, streets, and trails INFRASTRUCTURE . Maintain and improve roadways for safer bicycling (especially shoulders and grates) . Traffic calming everywhere . Neighborhood connections: For instance: Krepps, Star City Trail . Woods along the ridge just off the highway above the park OR through the park so families and others don't drive to the river trail to bike Also attached again is the wonderful annual report that Betsy wrote for us to use to review the goals that we previously identified and our progress toward achieving them. Now, the only excuse for not being prepared for the meeting is that you were out riding in this gorgeous weather! Frank

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Sweetpea Bicycles - Natalie Ramsland
by John Lozier 26 May '08

26 May '08

I'm a proud uncle. I just want to share with Morgantown bike friends my pleasure and pride at the efforts of my niece, Natalie Ramsland, in Portland, Oregon. She is a custom bike builder, specializing in bikes for women. But she is also more: an articulate writer and spokesperson for so many green and smart ideas that we share. She is also CAR-FREE! http://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/blog/ Nick Hein called my attention to the fact that Natalie is featured in a story in the recent Bicycling magazine. I've not seen the story yet, I'm looking forward to it. Also, for all, including Natalie, our Uphill Struggle, "Max's Challenge" project is going forward. We have parade permits from the municipalities of Morgantown and Star City, for the group ride that is set for August 16, up Monongahela Boulevard and down to the Star City park. Information here: http://www.maxschallenge.org/Site/Welcome.html http://www.iplayoutside.com/images/Events/2008/08/10913/max_article.jpg http://www.positivespin.org/ John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Pittsburgh bike map now online
by director 15 May '08

15 May '08

Good evening, I just found out about this from BikePGH. You may be interested in it if you're going to ride in PGH, and it might help us draft our own map. http://www.bike-pgh.org/campaigns/commuter-bike-maps I took a quick look at it. I don't see recommended routes, but they list bike shops, trail access, things like that. It's a Google map with landmarks basically. Come to think of it you could put recommended routes on with "MapMyRide.com" - hmmmm.... Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Uphill "Climb" gets mentioned in LOS ANGELES TIMES, NOT New York Times
by John Lozier 09 May '08

09 May '08

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-bike7-2008may07,0,6445221.story? track=ntothtml John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION" _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Uphill "Climb" gets mentioned in New York Times
by John Lozier 07 May '08

07 May '08

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-bike7-2008may07,0,6445221.story? track=ntothtml John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Article on Public Bike rental programs
by director 04 May '08

04 May '08

Good evening, Looks like it's turning into a movement. I'll be interested to hear how it does in smaller and hillier towns. http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/35760 Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: FW: Bike Board Meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '08

01 May '08

Bicycle Board Members, I have just learned that Patricia Lewis and Mary Beth Renner (one of whom I suppose is the Mayor of Granville) will be attending tonight's meeting. In an e-mail, Lewis said, "We thought maybe the board will have some advice for us on how to pursue a bike/pedestrian lane down Rt. 100 through Granville." I suggest we give them time during the ripe banana issues topic to understand what they want to do but not solve their problem during the meeting. The desired outcome of this item should be that we understand what they need and that some people volunteer to help them after tonight's meeting. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Bike Board Meeting Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:55:38 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank -- I thought that I had sent you a copy of this, but apparently I did not. I am sorry. Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] *Sent:* Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:04 PM *To:* 'Patricia Lewis' *Subject:* RE: Bike Board Meeting Pat -- Thank you for you for your reminder. I am forwarding it to Frank Gmeindl who us the Chair if the Board and the person who sets the agenda. I am sure that you will find the meeting both interesting and helpful. I may not be able to attend. The Mayor has asked me to represent the City at another event. Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Patricia Lewis [mailto:gvmayor@comcast.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:30 PM *To:* dspencer36(a)comcast.net *Subject:* Bike Board Meeting Don: Mary Beth Renner and I will be attending your next meeting on May1st at 6:30p.m. at the Public Safety Building. We thought maybe the board will have some advice for us on how to pursue a bike/pedestrian lane down Rt. 100 through Granville. See you then and thanks for the invitation, Patricia Lewis Mayor Town of Granville 599-5080 692-8085

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[Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Review]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Review Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:37:44 -0400 From: Bill Nesper <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org> To: <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Dear Frank, After careful review of your Bicycle Friendly Community application and consultation with local cyclists, the League of American Bicyclists has decided that we would like to encourage further improvements for bicyclists in Morgantown before being able to present the Bicycle Friendly Community award. We are happy to see the accomplishments Morgantown has made for cycling. However, the audit and review indicate that much remains to be done. We are committed to working with you to make further improvements in the community. You will be receiving a feedback on your application in the next few weeks. We hope to have the opportunity to review your progress next year, and we encourage the community to submit an updated application. Please consider the League a resource in your efforts to create a Bicycle Friendly Community. www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org <http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/> Sincerely, Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly Community Program League of American Bicyclists www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/> 202-822-1333 fgmeindl(a)verizon.net

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[Fwd: Bicycle Board Agenda]
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

This time, the attachment is attached. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bicycle Board Agenda Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:10:59 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> CC: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. Betsy's out of town again. Will someone volunteer in advance to substitute for her to take minutes? Frank

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Bicycle Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '08

27 Apr '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. Betsy's out of town again. Will someone volunteer in advance to substitute for her to take minutes? Frank

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REMINDER: Campus Connector Hike - April 22
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

When: Earth Day, April 22 What: Campus Connector hike Time: 12:00 (noon) Where: Blaney House Parking lot (WVU President's home) Ends: At the Blaney House This Tuesday, April 22, aka Earth Day, we will be having an all-inclusive hike of what Michael Bomford has termed as the Jones Ave. and Grant Ave. Greenways in his pamphlet (see attached document). The Grant Avenue Greenway is now essentially part of the Sunnyside Up Streetscape which includes the Morgantown City side of the Campus Connector (CC). The rest of the CC will be on WVU property that leads up to the plateau in the vicinity of the Blaney House. At 12:00 (noon) we will begin our hike at the Blaney House parking lot. Please try to arrive by walking/bicycling/transit, however, there will be parking arranged by Hugh Kierig, WVU Directory of Parking and Transportation. He is looking forward to showing us the area being designed into a new transit facility on the North Avenue Firehall property that may be incorporated into the Jones Avenue Greenway. Jim Hunt is excited about showing us the Sunnyside Up streetscape, and enthusiastic Greg Good will be our tour guide facilitator. This is going to be an exciting and informative hike. Please bring cameras, note taking implements, sturdy walking shoes, comfortable clothing, food and water. We will be hiking one large loop (mostly paved) that includes hiking up the proposed undeveloped part of the CC that goes sideways up the hill ending near the Blaney House. See you there! -Jonathan

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Possible print article for Bike Month
by director 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

Came across this in one of the environmental news sites I read. I was thinking of seeing if the DP or DA could print it locally for bike month. http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Bikes/Eight-Ways-to-Overcome-Excuses-and… Carectomy is rather blunt about things, but in this case I like it. Any comments? Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Request permission to use PSAs
by director 17 Apr '08

17 Apr '08

Ed, Thanks so much. Have a happy bike month. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Ed Barsotti" <ed(a)bikelib.org> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:22:48 -0500 >Hi Nick, > >Go ahead and use them as you see fit. If crediting us takes away from your >available time to deliver the message, don't worry about it. Good luck! > >- Ed > >Ed Barsotti >Executive Director >League of Illinois Bicyclists >2550 Cheshire Dr. >Aurora, IL 60504 >630-978-0583 >ed(a)bikelib.org >www.bikelib.org >-----Original Message----- >From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] >Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:45 PM >To: lib(a)bikeLIB.org >Subject: Request permission to use PSAs > >Good evening, >I direct a Sustainable Transportation advocacy non-profit, and serve on the >municipal bicycle board in Morgantown, WV. With bike month approaching our >groups are looking for good material to promote bike safety awareness/skills >to motorists and cyclists. Your materials are extremely well produced and >present the message with the tone that we support. May I have your >permission to use these spots in our local media? We will put our name at >the end of the message, but credit you in whatever way you feel is fair. > >Thank you, >Nick Hein > > >-- >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Promotions
by Chip Wamsley 16 Apr '08

16 Apr '08

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:03:35 -0400 To all, The Radio spot is good. I can get the folks at WCLG to run it if everyone agrees. The video is too long for regular TV, unless run on the city public channel, but would probably work if shortened right after the graphics or with our own graphic message at the end. Chip >Frank, >After seeing the League PSAs (which show a lot of bike lane stuff) I don't think they'd be useful to us. The Illinios PSAs (one radio, one TV) are really good though - totally about sharing the road so everyone gets where they're going safely. I've talked to them previously about mooching these and they seemed OK with it. We would just have to localize it (put Morgantown at the end instead of Illinois) while still giving them credit. Here are the links... > >http://bikelib.org/education/psa200705/psa200705.htm (radio) >http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm (video) > >If everyone agrees, I'll contact them (probably next week) for permission. > >Thanks, >Nick > > > >-- >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Promotions
by director 15 Apr '08

15 Apr '08

Frank, After seeing the League PSAs (which show a lot of bike lane stuff) I don't think they'd be useful to us. The Illinios PSAs (one radio, one TV) are really good though - totally about sharing the road so everyone gets where they're going safely. I've talked to them previously about mooching these and they seemed OK with it. We would just have to localize it (put Morgantown at the end instead of Illinois) while still giving them credit. Here are the links... http://bikelib.org/education/psa200705/psa200705.htm (radio) http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm (video) If everyone agrees, I'll contact them (probably next week) for permission. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Month Promotions
by director 13 Apr '08

13 Apr '08

Good evening, I've been late in getting this out, for which I apologize. Positive Spin has been getting increasing support, which has taken more of my time to manage. At the last board meeting I proposed that for Bike Month we locate Public Service Announcements (online) and find out how to get them in the local media. For the benefit of all I'm posting the links to the PSAs I've found so far. The Bike Month committee consists of (as near as I remember) myself, Marilyne and Alice. One of us will be making the media contacts to get these in local TV, newspaper and radio outlets. http://bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/psas.php Thank you, Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike sharing
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '08

13 Apr '08

Bicycle Board Members (especially Jonathan, Nick, Don S.) The following link, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23869261/ says that global "street furniture" vendors are getting into the bike sharing business (what Jonathan calls a bike library) and that the costs are covered by advertising and rental charges. Does anybody know if a "street furniture" vendor is involved in Morgantown's streetscape projects? Perhaps the Bicycle Board can interest the City in a vendor that includes bike sharing in their product line. Frank

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Bicycle Parking Ordinance
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Apr '08

08 Apr '08

Hi, could someone point me to the Morgantown ordinance that requires new multi-residential dwellings to have bicycle parking? Nick has told me a couple times that Morgantown has such a ordinance, however, I can't seem to find it in the codified site at http://tinyurl.com/58chj3 . There are lots of Cities that have well developed Bicycle Parking ordinances. The one in Madison, Wisc. makes for good reading: http://www.cityofmadison.com/trafficEngineering/documents/z2811bik.pdf -Jonathan

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Parking Meeting w/Hugh Kierig Apr 7 (today)
by director 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

Good morning, I just got off the phone with Tom Arnold. He's unable to make the meeting today due to a prior engagement, but he asked that we send notes or minutes. He's interested. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks]
by Bill Reger-Nash 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

I am out of the office until April 18. Please contact me at that time. BRN WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 04/05/08 5:13 PM >>> I agree with Frank. Coordination is key on this matter for everyone concerned. Perhaps a first meeting could just be for information gathering on what WVU is planning. Then could not the Board reflect on their plans and make recommendations? I cannot make a Monday meeting. Don _____ From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Rosenbaum Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:04 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks] I am planning to call Hugh tomorrow to schedule a meeting with Tyler and me. Bicycle parking is one of the topics on the agenda. Maybe we could all meet at the Prete Building? Presently, we are aiming for Monday an noon if that works with Hugh, but I will send out the details and would be happy to coordinate an email to all interested parties to get a more comprehensive meeting put together. -Jonathan Frank Gmeindl wrote: Hugh, Nick, Greg, Chip, We need to coordinate with Ryan Post and Bob Merow on campus bike racks or we might collide. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:50:34 -0400 From: WVU Cycling <mailto:WVUCycling@gmail.com> <WVUCycling(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com To: <mailto:wvucycling@googlegroups.com> <wvucycling(a)googlegroups.com> CC: <mailto:monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com> <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> Ok, I got this email today from this guy asking about placing bike racks around campus. He was initially looking for locations, and I suggested we could suggest styles as well (I know I don't like the ones outside the Rec). I'll bring this up at the team meeting, but if anyone has anything on this subject... Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu> ] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:39 PM To: WVU Cycling Subject: RE: Bike Racks Ryan, Yes, thanks, I am very interested in your recommendations on both the type of racks and locations. If you could get some info to me before the semester ends it would be great. I think the plan is to pour some concrete slabs this summer at the new locations. The rack and or locker info as soon as possible so that I can get that info to roads and grounds before they purchase something else. I will keep you posted as things develop. Thanks again. Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow@mail. <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> wvu.edu >>> WVU Cycling <wvucycling@gmail. <mailto:wvucycling%40gmail.com> com> 4/3/2008 2:19 PM >>> I do know that no one has contacted us about this matter. If you would like input on this, I'm sure many on the team would like to recommend both locations and rack designs. (Some of the racks, like the ones by the Rec are not very effective). 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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks]
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Apr '08

06 Apr '08

Hugh, Nick, Greg, Chip, We need to coordinate with Ryan Post and Bob Merow on campus bike racks or we might collide. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:50:34 -0400 From: WVU Cycling <WVUCycling(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com To: <wvucycling(a)googlegroups.com> CC: <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> Ok, I got this email today from this guy asking about placing bike racks around campus. He was initially looking for locations, and I suggested we could suggest styles as well (I know I don't like the ones outside the Rec). I'll bring this up at the team meeting, but if anyone has anything on this subject... Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu>] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:39 PM To: WVU Cycling Subject: RE: Bike Racks Ryan, Yes, thanks, I am very interested in your recommendations on both the type of racks and locations. If you could get some info to me before the semester ends it would be great. I think the plan is to pour some concrete slabs this summer at the new locations. The rack and or locker info as soon as possible so that I can get that info to roads and grounds before they purchase something else. I will keep you posted as things develop. Thanks again. Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> >>> WVU Cycling <wvucycling(a)gmail.com <mailto:wvucycling%40gmail.com>> 4/3/2008 2:19 PM >>> I do know that no one has contacted us about this matter. If you would like input on this, I'm sure many on the team would like to recommend both locations and rack designs. (Some of the racks, like the ones by the Rec are not very effective). Ryan Post _____ From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu>] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:11 AM To: WVUCycling(a)gmail.com <mailto:WVUCycling%40gmail.com> Subject: Bike Racks Hi, I have been asked to recommend locations for bike racks around campus. Do you know if anyone from WVU has contacted your organization for input. Thanks, Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> __._,_.___ Messages in this topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/message/5549;_ylc=X3oDMTM0dDB2MDF…> (1) Reply (via web post) <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwa2FkbGxiBF9TAzk…> | Start a new topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlYTJsN2NrBF9TAzk…> Messages <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/messages;_ylc=X3oDMTJlajI1YmZiBF9…> | Files <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNzNuM3JtBF9TAz…> | Photos <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/photos;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZHVyNTdoBF9TA…> | Links <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN2E0OHE0BF9TAz…> | Database <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/database;_ylc=X3oDMTJjMTUyNG1iBF9…> | Polls <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/polls;_ylc=X3oDMTJmajY0MThyBF9TAz…> | Members <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlcTduZmZ2BF9T…> | Calendar <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/calendar;_ylc=X3oDMTJkOHR1aXVnBF9…> Yahoo! Groups <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkM2Q1dTl0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzYzN…> Change settings via the Web <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdTV2dGJtBF9TAzk…> (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest <mailto:monbikeclub-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> | Switch format to Traditional <mailto:monbikeclub-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub;_ylc=X3oDMTJkbDFob2RtBF9TAzk3MzU5…> | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> | Unsubscribe <mailto:monbikeclub-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=> Recent Activity * 1 New Members <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmc3R1a3BmBF9T…> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZDZ0Ym85BF9TAzk3MzU5…> Health Zone Look your best! <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13o3u2fi4/M=493064.12016236.12445728.9977693/D=…> Groups to help you look & feel great. Yahoo! News Get it all here <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13o4mg7rf/M=493064.12016309.12445701.8674578/D=…> Breaking news to entertainment news Yahoo! Finance It's Now Personal <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13ogs9v5g/M=493064.12016257.12445664.8674578/D=…> Guides, news, advice & more. . __,_._,___

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regulations.gov and the mutcd
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Apr '08

04 Apr '08

I mentioned regulations.gov tonight at the meeting. The Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) for the next MUTCD ( http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ) can be commented about online by the public until April 31st at this site: http://tinyurl.com/yr7q3v (shortened regulations.gov url) For information purposes for our Board, I copied the SLA (9C.07) and May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) section as they presently look in the proposed text for the MUTCD. Both of these are mentioned in the excellent letter Don showed us tonight. Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking Option: The Shared Lane Marking shown in Figure 9C-9 may be used to: A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-1 way bicycling. Guidance: The Shared Lane Marking should not be placed on roadways that have a speed limit above 50 km/h or 35 mph. Standard: Shared Lane Markings shall not be used on shoulders or in designated bicycle lanes. If used in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking, Shared Lane Markings shall be placed so that the centers of the markings are at least 3.4 m (11 ft) from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. Guidance: If used on a street without on-street parking that has an outside travel lane that is less than 4.3 m (14 ft) wide, the centers of the Shared Lane Markings should be at least 1.2 m (4 ft) from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. If used, the Shared Lane Marking should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals not greater than 75 m (250 ft) thereafter. Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) Option: The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. Support: The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) defines a “substandard width lane” as a “lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane.”

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Thu. Bicycle Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '08

31 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a recommended agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting as well as other documents for you to read in preparation for the meeting. Frank

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As I suspected
by director 30 Mar '08

30 Mar '08

Good evening, I came across this interesting link tonite. A study in Rotterdam showed that strict enforcement of speed limits on a ~2 mile stretch of roadway resulted in greenhouse gas emissions being lowered 15% with no investment other than enforcement. London, England got a similar reduction but it took congestion pricing, administration, increased buses, sidewalks and bike amenities to do so. The full report is available here: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/03/eea-report-stud.html Not sure if it falls under any current Bike Board activities, but it's always been a high priority for me since speeding cars terrorize non-motorized road users. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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March Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 22 Mar '08

22 Mar '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the March meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Positive Spin has discount helmets
by director 21 Mar '08

21 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Positive Spin just received a shipment of adult helmets yesterday. We now have them in all sizes from toddler on up. Through BikeTexas/Bell Sports we get these for $7/ea in quantity. If you know someone who needs a helmet, but can't pay retail price send them our way. We never turn anyone away for lack of money. We also don't turn anyone away for excess of money. If you need a new helmet, consider purchasing one of ours. If you pay more than the cost, it qualifies as a charitable deduction and will support our advocacy, recycling and education efforts (including purchase of more helmets). Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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New Product - Pedalites
by director 21 Mar '08

21 Mar '08

Good afternoon, I just came across this product on one of the science websites I read regularly. http://www.pedalite.com/ I thought the idea was brilliant, but once I looked up the price ($60 for basic pedals, no SPD or Look cletes) it occurred to me that you could do it more cheaply. We've just ordered a bunch of flashing red LED taillights for $1.20/ea (our wholesale cost) that you could clip to your shoes or sandals. I'll give this a try when they come in and report back. Everything else about the idea was good - especially the prospect of making night side impacts from cars less likely. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Autumn's Replacement
by autumn bliss 20 Mar '08

20 Mar '08

Hey Guys, I'm making my final preparations for my Alaska Adventure. I'll be leaving next week. I wanted to let you know in case you haven't found a replacement for me yet, Derek Springston, who is taking my job, at CTL is interested. He is an avid cycler from WV that has been living in Huntington for the past few years. He has GIS experience and would be interested in Bike Mapping. His e-mail is dspringston(a)ctleng.com and he will have my old phone # 304-282-4921. I really enjoyed working with all of you! Good Luck with everything!! Autumn _________________________________________________________________ How well do you know your celebrity gossip? http://originals.msn.com/thebigdebate?ocid=T002MSN03N0707A

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Re: [Bikeboard] HS Bicycle Shelter meeting
by director 19 Mar '08

19 Mar '08

Jonathan, We also have an MHS student who has started volunteering again. He can make a compelling case, because he's foregone bicycling BECAUSE there wasn't a secure place to park. I just gave a presentation at WVU to a class of Sustainable Design students which included a survey of bike parking alternatives. I also found the LEED green building standard. My recommendation is that we make a laundry list of requirements, along with pictures of the options for implementing them. I'll pass on the slide I have that shows different types later today. Gunnar, I don't know about drawings or photos of the bike rack, but by way of description it was just a 6 space ribbon rack located in an exposed courtyard. It provided adequate theft and vandalism protection because it was in a high-traffic area, but was unacceptable exposed to weather and sun. I never saw a bike in it. By design guidelines it was of a type that would only be called short-term (storefront) duty. Long-term (all day) specs. require much better. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:20:25 -0400 >Sounds good Jonathan, > >Might someone have what the original arch. designs or whatever were, >for the bike storage facility at MHS. >That might come in real handy. > >On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum ><freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Hi, at the last meeting it was decided that we (Alice and Jonathan) >> should email the Bicycle Board about what will be our plan for >> recommending Bicycle Shelter facilities to the respective principals of >> MHS and UHS. It should be duly noted that presently we do not have any >> "approved" recommended Bicycle Shelters. If our proposal below is >> accepted without any objection, it would be our hope that by the next >> Bicycle Board meeting, but no later than by the May 1 meeting that the >> BB could provide us with a list of shelters that have been approved for >> our purpose of demonstrating appropriate solutions to the principals. >> >> Proposal: >> >> We propose that a meeting will be set up before the end of May with both >> Principal Desantis from MHS and Principal Forrest from UHS. We want to >> make the arrangements for this meeting relatively soon because of the >> busy schedules of both principals. The meetings desired outcome will be >> the provide both Principals with enough information and details so that >> they can embark on the Bicycle Board's recommendation that sheltered and >> secure bicycle facilities be provided at their respective school >> locations. One approach besides recommending purchasing such facilities >> will be to suggest that the Schools look at getting Vo-Tech to build all >> or part of the facilities thereby saving the Schools money as well as >> engaging students in bicycling. If possible we want to have >> representation from actual High School students who are bicyclists so >> that we can present a more convincing message at the meeting (1). >> >> Our request to the Bicycling Board is to approve our proposal and to >> provide us with relevant literature and information about recommended >> bicycling shelters. Information can be delivered to Jonathan either via >> email, snail mail, or any other relevant manner. >> >> (1) Nick Hein told us that he has UHS bicyclists working at Positive Spin. >> >> >> Jonathan and Alice >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Nick, I can arrange to put it on the Bicycle Board page on the City's web site after the Bicycle Board approves it. I ask the Bicycle Board to review the file and reply-all with any comments. Hopefully by this Friday, Nick will have your input and be able to finalize this and then I can ask Jeff Mikorski to put it on the web site. Frank director wrote: > Don, > I agree, for starters I wonder if it could be added to the document archive on the Bike Board website. > http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm > > If there's anything that you think should be added let me know. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:03:52 -0400 > > >> Nick - I think that we need to walk this in to Chris Fletcher so that his >> office becomes oriented to this information and can share it. It also needs >> to go personally to Tom Arnold, Terry Hough, Mr. Duvono, Dave Bruffy, Hugh >> Kierig, Chet Parsons, Bob Hamel, Bill Rumble and of course to Dan Boroff and >> Jeff Mikorski, and others who have an influence of transportation facility >> standards. >> >> Don >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >> Behalf Of director >> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:05 PM >> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options >> >> Good afternoon, >> Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike >> parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the >> info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the >> duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or >> more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res >> version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the >> full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the >> web so it's universally accessible. >> >> Thanks. >> Nick Hein >> >> >> -- >> Nick Hein >> Director, Positive Spin >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> >> >> > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options
by director 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

Frank, Thanks for the kind words. I'd be more than happy to entertain criticism and suggestions. I'll take off the box with the arm/leg/firstborn - it was late and I was getting a little punchy :-) Thanks. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:12:43 -0400 >Nick, > >I can arrange to put it on the Bicycle Board page on the City's web site >after the Bicycle Board approves it. I ask the Bicycle Board to review >the file and reply-all with any comments. Hopefully by this Friday, >Nick will have your input and be able to finalize this and then I can >ask Jeff Mikorski to put it on the web site. > >Frank > >director wrote: >> Don, >> I agree, for starters I wonder if it could be added to the document archive on the Bike Board website. >> http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm >> >> If there's anything that you think should be added let me know. >> Nick >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> >> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:03:52 -0400 >> >> >>> Nick - I think that we need to walk this in to Chris Fletcher so that his >>> office becomes oriented to this information and can share it. It also needs >>> to go personally to Tom Arnold, Terry Hough, Mr. Duvono, Dave Bruffy, Hugh >>> Kierig, Chet Parsons, Bob Hamel, Bill Rumble and of course to Dan Boroff and >>> Jeff Mikorski, and others who have an influence of transportation facility >>> standards. >>> >>> Don >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >>> Behalf Of director >>> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:05 PM >>> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options >>> >>> Good afternoon, >>> Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike >>> parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the >>> info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the >>> duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or >>> more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res >>> version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the >>> full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the >>> web so it's universally accessible. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> Nick Hein >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Nick Hein >>> Director, Positive Spin >>> Morgantown, WV >>> ph 304-276-0213 >>> -- >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Nick Hein >> Director, Positive Spin >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> >> >> > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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NUTCD Chevron recommendations
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

The NUTCD recommendations to the FHWA concerning Shared Land Markings (Chevrons) can be found here: http://members.cox.net/ncutcdbtc/sls/slmtoncjan07.pdf Fortunately, Pittsburgh is one of the cities which has been allowed to install chevrons as a Federally approved experiment on State roads so we have a good example close to home. If you look at the NUTCD recommendations there is no mention of a requirement for signage. So I am wondering why the WV MUTCD committee thinks this is necessary? Also, if you look at the MUTCD site, http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/knowledge/natl_adopt_2000_2003.htm , you will observe that WV accepted all the MUTCD except for part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control." The MUTCD, itself, recommends that signage not be overused in relation to road markings. WV DOH should be looking at what Pittsburgh is doing and what the NUTCD recommends, in fact, in WV's own TEP (Traffic Engineering Directive) at http://www.wvdot.com/engineering/Manuals/Traffic/TED/TED210.pdf it says "It should be emphasized that it is not the intent of such signing to convey the message that the roadway contains any feature, exclusive lane, or other characteristic specifically designed to accommodate a pedestrian, horse, or bicycle." -Jonathan

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Bike Parking options
by director 14 Mar '08

14 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the web so it's universally accessible. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Test
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

I guarantee you will enjoy the minute it takes to watch this: http://www.dothetest.co.uk/ Frank

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HS Bicycle Shelter meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

Hi, at the last meeting it was decided that we (Alice and Jonathan) should email the Bicycle Board about what will be our plan for recommending Bicycle Shelter facilities to the respective principals of MHS and UHS. It should be duly noted that presently we do not have any "approved" recommended Bicycle Shelters. If our proposal below is accepted without any objection, it would be our hope that by the next Bicycle Board meeting, but no later than by the May 1 meeting that the BB could provide us with a list of shelters that have been approved for our purpose of demonstrating appropriate solutions to the principals. Proposal: We propose that a meeting will be set up before the end of May with both Principal Desantis from MHS and Principal Forrest from UHS. We want to make the arrangements for this meeting relatively soon because of the busy schedules of both principals. The meetings desired outcome will be the provide both Principals with enough information and details so that they can embark on the Bicycle Board's recommendation that sheltered and secure bicycle facilities be provided at their respective school locations. One approach besides recommending purchasing such facilities will be to suggest that the Schools look at getting Vo-Tech to build all or part of the facilities thereby saving the Schools money as well as engaging students in bicycling. If possible we want to have representation from actual High School students who are bicyclists so that we can present a more convincing message at the meeting (1). Our request to the Bicycling Board is to approve our proposal and to provide us with relevant literature and information about recommended bicycling shelters. Information can be delivered to Jonathan either via email, snail mail, or any other relevant manner. (1) Nick Hein told us that he has UHS bicyclists working at Positive Spin. Jonathan and Alice

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PSA
by director 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

Good morning, I received this link from a list I read. It doesn't look like it's got anything to do with bicycling until the surprise ending. I'm considering asking for permission to use it as a Bike Month PSA. Watch it, and let me know what you think. http://www.dothetest.co.uk/ Thanks. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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National Bike Month
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

The following LAB site offers materials for National Bike Month. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/promo.php Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] DA article
by director 10 Mar '08

10 Mar '08

Jonathan, The article was posted on the Monbikeclub list too. I got a copy and will put it up at the shop. It reminded me of something I learned when I went to my first city council in high school. They would never hash things out in the general meeting. Everything had been decided in advance by committees. That way, when the press showed up they saw everyone happily agreeing on things. This article played up the drama, and mis-emphasized safety. I thought we had a model meeting - especially since we re-evaluated our agenda as part of it to make sure it fit our mission. I think the article was probably a net benefit though, and I'm certainly glad the reporter stayed for the whole thing. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:06:21 -0400 >There is an article about the BB in today's Daily Athanaeum titled >"Morgantown Bike Board pushes safety agenda": > >http://www.da.wvu.edu/show_article.php?&story_id=33553&archive_date=2008-03… > >-Jonathan > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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DA article
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Mar '08

10 Mar '08

There is an article about the BB in today's Daily Athanaeum titled "Morgantown Bike Board pushes safety agenda": http://www.da.wvu.edu/show_article.php?&story_id=33553&archive_date=2008-03… -Jonathan

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Empower
by gunn4r Shogren 06 Mar '08

06 Mar '08

That's the word I was thinking of, To describe, kind-of, my "one thing". Course it's too broad and general, but that's the way it is. Bike routes and such can legitimize the use of bicycles, as Don S. said, and this can empower folks to try something new and different. Encouraging folks and showing them that they can commute, or just make a trip on a bike, empowers them as well. Etc. And all the other things we talk about and do help to empower the people. Most of the time folks just need some help. I'd just like to say that the last couple of MBB meetings have been positive and it seems as though a fair amount of things *are* coming to fruition. That's all for now, thanks, and have a nice day further, gunnar. "Empower the People!"

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO committee meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Chet, Thanks for including me on your transmittal! I would like to encourage the MPO to consider widening the curb lane with those items on the list that seem to offer a ready opportunity to do so. In the attached, I highlighted 14 items that appear to involve roadway modifications and may offer the opportunity to widen curb lanes. As I presented to the MPO 28-Feb., widening curb lanes to 14 feet would enable motor vehicles and bicycles to drive side-by-side within the lane and would remove the speed difference problem that must annoy motorists, scare cyclists and potentially cause congestion if we are to have 10% of all trips by bicycle. I hope you will be able to include this request on the list for the March 11 meeting. Frank Chet Parsons wrote: > All - we will be meeting this month on March 11, at 1:30 pm in the > second floor conference room of the Morgantown Municipal Airport. > > We have been asked by the MPO Policy Board to discuss a listing of > lower-cost traffic ideas that may be implemented to improve > conditions. These ideas were presented at the Morgantown City COuncil > committee-of-the-whole meeting on February 26 and contain a number of > items that had been identified previously by the MPO as possible > solutions. Morgantown City Council has identified funds that can be > made available to the MPO for research and testing to make sure some > of these technologies and methods can actually make an impact on traffic. > > The MPO Policy Board has asked that the committee make a > recommendation of a handful of these ideas to move forward with and > begin the research and testing work. I am attaching the list for your > review prior to the meeting. Please bring other ideas with you as well. > > Chet > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > _______________ > > *Chet Parsons* > Executive Director > Greater Morgantown MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.291.9571 > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle]]
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Nick, Here's what I mean when I say torpedo: A little over a year ago the whole bike board identified and organized sets of goals: Infrastructure, Education, Commuting, etc. Committees formed and worked way above and beyond the call of duty to create comprehensive recommendations to the Traffic Commission in the areas of Infrastructure, Education and Commuting. The TC accepted those recommendations. Among the Infrastructure recommendations were the chevrons and the Campus Connector. Those both have traction with the Traffic Commission. The City has budgeted for the chevrons. The City Manager has directed the Director of Public Works to make them happen. They have been reviewed by the WVDOH. To support our Eduction recommendations, the City Manager has submitted a grant application to the WVDOH. The Mayor, City Manager and Executive Director of the MPO carefully reviewed, discussed with us and signed and submitted our Bicycle Friendly Community award application. Having people who are not members of the Bicycle Board presenting ideas to government officials as if they were approved by the Bicycle Board when they were not even reviewed by the Bicycle Board can torpedo both our recommendations and our team spririt, as it were. Frank director wrote: > Frank, > I'll be giving the update on this. I've been attending the meetings. Please contact me privately with your concerns, I wouldn't want to do anything that would torpedo anything else I'm doing. I'm not certain how you see that would happen with this but I'm happy to listen. > > I would like to share a story from a pre-school bike rodeo I did last Saturday. We had an indoor course setup in a room at the Fun Factory last Saturday. All day long pre-school kids were driving around this course with mini-traffic signs. Toward the end of the day as discipline started getting a little slack some older siblings started coming onto the course. When they would get a little too wild we'd take them aside and tell them that we were teaching the younger kids to share the road safely. Older kids could either help with the teaching or would have to leave. They stayed and taught. At the very end a baby crawled from another room right into the middle of the track. The kids' first reaction was "We've got to get the baby out of the way!" to which I responded "No, this road is for everyone - not just the ones on wheels." > > I didn't have to do anything else. The kids all made room for the baby and everyone continued to ride safely, just because they were all looking out for each other. > > It drove home with me the point that if we can change the minds of drivers, we'll have a lot less work to do changing roads. > > Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you. > Thanks. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:54:09 -0500 > > >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> Please read the thread below. I have no idea what the Bicycle Board >> should do about this, if anything. I'm concerned that things like this >> can torpedo the projects to which the Traffic Commission and the >> Assistant City Manager, and, most recently, the MPO have signed up for. >> Perhaps we can discuss this during the action items update on Thursday >> when somebody gives an update on Max's Challenge. I understand neither >> John Lozier nor Marilyn Newcome will be there. >> >> Frank >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle] >> Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:07:17 -0500 >> From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >> To: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> CC: Newcome Marilyn <mjcycling(a)msn.com>, Laura Kemp-Rye >> <Kemprye(a)verizon.net> >> References: <45E6C992.8020509(a)verizon.net> >> <DF8CEEBB-5F9B-428D-8523-62454276B0F9(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> >> >> >> John, >> >> So no one is responsible for this project. Then, how do you see the >> relationship between this project and its task groups and the Bicycle Board? >> >> Frank >> >> John Lozier wrote: >> >>> Frank, I'm out of the picture till March 25, so I'll say little more. >>> >>> The project has lots of energy, several new participants, has grown >>> beyond Bike Board. Although Marilyn is chair, there are several task >>> groups, Laura Kemp-Rye chairs one of them, there is a lot of mutual >>> trust so "responsibility for leading" is somewhat distributed. >>> >>> Took a ride today, along Uphill Struggle route, I think it will work >>> out great. 15 minutes, at moderate speed, from Seneca Center to Star >>> City Park. I hope the chevrons can be placed on Monongahela Boulevard >>> before August. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> John >>> >>> On Mar 1, 2007, at 7:39 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >>> >>> >>>> John, Marilyn, >>>> >>>> What is this about a path? I don't recall that being part of Max's >>>> Challenge. You guys need to come back through the Bicycle Board if >>>> you're going to change the scope. Rr, quit saying that these things >>>> have been approved by the Bicycle Board. >>>> >>>> Will one of you please take responsibility for leading this project >>>> and contain errant communications? >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>> Subject: RE: Uphill Struggle >>>> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:45:45 -0500 >>>> From: Laura Kemp-Rye <kemprye(a)verizon.net> >>>> To: 'John Lozier' <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, 'Gmeindl >>>> Frank' <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >>>> CC: 'Newcome Marilyn' <mjcycling(a)msn.com> >>>> References: >>>> <A0A242E5-EF10-4FC2-98B9-C7D176FCA364(a)harpingforharmony.org> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi -- I've got an even more recent update. Max and I met with Chet >>>> Parsons of the MPO today at the Moose. I wanted to work with him to >>>> get an estimate for the path. He heard about the whole thing and is >>>> really helpful on some next steps to take. I think he sees this as a >>>> simple opportunity to get support for the non-vehicular part of the >>>> transportation plan, which the county will just have to inch toward. >>>> >>>> In the past, he has worked with Barbara Evans Fleisheur (sp?) on Safe >>>> Routes To School. He would support and assist in transportation >>>> enhancement (through Bikes Belong) and Safe Routes to Schools Grants. >>>> >>>> Great meeting overall. He saw some potential alliances that could >>>> all work in the same direction, the Green team, bikes, schools, etc. >>>> These are all groups that they've had lackluster support from before. >>>> >>>> He asked if I would email him the resolution and if you would present >>>> it this evening. >>>> >>>> Call if you need me. >>>> >>>> Laura Kemp-Rye >>>> Office: 304.291.5485 >>>> Cell: 304.216.5485 >>>> kemprye(a)verizon.net >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> *From:* John Lozier [mailto:jl@harpingforharmony.org] >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:57 AM >>>> *To:* Gmeindl Frank >>>> *Cc:* Laura Kemp-Rye; Newcome Marilyn >>>> *Subject:* Uphill Struggle >>>> >>>> Frank, this is just a heads-up for MPO presentation. >>>> >>>> Uphill Struggle met Tuesday and will meet again next Tuesday. I'm >>>> leaving for three weeks starting Wednesday, this is why I'm trying >>>> not to be the spokesperson, but Marilyn might not be in touch before >>>> tonight. We have working groups, budget (and sponsorship goals), good >>>> energy, new participants, contacts with Mon County Schools, etc. >>>> >>>> In a nutshell, Uphill Struggle is a project to >>>> encourage Morgantown residents of all ages to consider bicycles as an >>>> appropriate form of transportation. It involves a program of uphill >>>> training on Decker's Creek trail, starting in April, and a "main >>>> event" on Monongahela Boulevard in August. >>>> >>>> Here are two points for you to consider in relation to MPO: >>>> >>>> 1) Uphill Struggle is considering raising money to create a path >>>> (bike, walking) to Mountainview School, from the top ofGrand Avenue. >>>> Maybe raise matching funds for WV Transportation Enhancement grant? >>>> >>>> 2) Uphill Struggle is soliciting endorsements from organizations, >>>> perhaps from MPO. (Draft resolution in a separate message.) >>>> >>>> John Lozier >>>> "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as >>>> TRANSPORTATION" >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> >> >> > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > >

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Senator Harkin Introduces Complete Streets Bill
by director 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Here's some good national news Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Dominic Liberatore" <dominic(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:06:14 -0500 For Immediate Release: March 3, 2008 Contact: Jennifer Mullin / Semonti Mustaphi (202) 224-3254 HARKIN INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE ROADS SAFE FOR EVERYONE To reduce accidents, legislation will create 'Complete Streets' to keep motorists, transit vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians safe Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced The Complete Streets Act of 2008, which would work to promote the design of streets that are safe for all of those using the street- including motorists, bus riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians, including people with disabilities. Between 1993 and 2003, nearly 52,000 pedestrians and more than 7,400 bicyclists were killed in road accidents; studies show that the designing streets with pedestrians in mind may reduce pedestrian risk by as much as 28 percent. Harkin was joined in this effort by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE). "Making our streets bike and pedestrian friendly is a win-win for us all," said Harkin. "It not only promotes healthier lifestyles, it lowers the amount of traffic congestion that many people deal with every day." A recent study by the Texas Transportation Institute found that providing more travel options, including public transportation, bicycling and walking facilities, is an important element in reducing traffic congestion. The study reported that congestion was responsible for an annual $78.2 billion loss in fuel during traffic jams in 2005, an increase from $57.6 billion in 2000. Also, as recently as 30 years ago, up to 70 percent of children were walking or riding bikes to school. Currently, the number has dropped to only 10 percent. Parents report that traffic safety is the main reason they do not permit their children to walk or bike to school. This legislation will make our environment more inviting for physical activity, especially for kids. Harkin's proposal has been endorsed by: AARP, America Bikes, America Walks, American Council of the Blind, American Planning Association, American Public Transportation Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, League of America Bicyclists, National Center for Bicycling and Walking, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, Smart Growth America, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, Thunderhead Alliance, and Rails to Trails Conservancy. Dominic J. Liberatore Interim Executive Director The Thunderhead Alliance www.thunderheadalliance.org/join Cell: 614-204-4628 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006-4707 202-349-1479 AOL IM Dctea21man -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike/Bus promotion
by director 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Good morning, I came across this catchy promotion for using bike racks on buses at: http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Bus/Make-it-Funky-Hip-Hop-Video-Promotes… Here's the direct link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoFFg0W9UME Also saw this message on buses in Atlanta, GA that basically says "Share the road with us." http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/share-road-message-on-buses.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle]]
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please read the thread below. I have no idea what the Bicycle Board should do about this, if anything. I'm concerned that things like this can torpedo the projects to which the Traffic Commission and the Assistant City Manager, and, most recently, the MPO have signed up for. Perhaps we can discuss this during the action items update on Thursday when somebody gives an update on Max's Challenge. I understand neither John Lozier nor Marilyn Newcome will be there. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle] Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:07:17 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> CC: Newcome Marilyn <mjcycling(a)msn.com>, Laura Kemp-Rye <Kemprye(a)verizon.net> References: <45E6C992.8020509(a)verizon.net> <DF8CEEBB-5F9B-428D-8523-62454276B0F9(a)harpingforharmony.org> John, So no one is responsible for this project. Then, how do you see the relationship between this project and its task groups and the Bicycle Board? Frank John Lozier wrote: > Frank, I'm out of the picture till March 25, so I'll say little more. > > The project has lots of energy, several new participants, has grown > beyond Bike Board. Although Marilyn is chair, there are several task > groups, Laura Kemp-Rye chairs one of them, there is a lot of mutual > trust so "responsibility for leading" is somewhat distributed. > > Took a ride today, along Uphill Struggle route, I think it will work > out great. 15 minutes, at moderate speed, from Seneca Center to Star > City Park. I hope the chevrons can be placed on Monongahela Boulevard > before August. > > Best, > > John > > On Mar 1, 2007, at 7:39 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > >> John, Marilyn, >> >> What is this about a path? I don't recall that being part of Max's >> Challenge. You guys need to come back through the Bicycle Board if >> you're going to change the scope. Rr, quit saying that these things >> have been approved by the Bicycle Board. >> >> Will one of you please take responsibility for leading this project >> and contain errant communications? >> >> Frank >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: RE: Uphill Struggle >> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:45:45 -0500 >> From: Laura Kemp-Rye <kemprye(a)verizon.net> >> To: 'John Lozier' <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, 'Gmeindl >> Frank' <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >> CC: 'Newcome Marilyn' <mjcycling(a)msn.com> >> References: >> <A0A242E5-EF10-4FC2-98B9-C7D176FCA364(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> >> >> >> Hi – I’ve got an even more recent update. Max and I met with Chet >> Parsons of the MPO today at the Moose. I wanted to work with him to >> get an estimate for the path. He heard about the whole thing and is >> really helpful on some next steps to take. I think he sees this as a >> simple opportunity to get support for the non-vehicular part of the >> transportation plan, which the county will just have to inch toward. >> >> In the past, he has worked with Barbara Evans Fleisheur (sp?) on Safe >> Routes To School. He would support and assist in transportation >> enhancement (through Bikes Belong) and Safe Routes to Schools Grants. >> >> Great meeting overall. He saw some potential alliances that could >> all work in the same direction, the Green team, bikes, schools, etc. >> These are all groups that they’ve had lackluster support from before. >> >> He asked if I would email him the resolution and if you would present >> it this evening. >> >> Call if you need me. >> >> Laura Kemp-Rye >> Office: 304.291.5485 >> Cell: 304.216.5485 >> kemprye(a)verizon.net >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> *From:* John Lozier [mailto:jl@harpingforharmony.org] >> *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:57 AM >> *To:* Gmeindl Frank >> *Cc:* Laura Kemp-Rye; Newcome Marilyn >> *Subject:* Uphill Struggle >> >> Frank, this is just a heads-up for MPO presentation. >> >> Uphill Struggle met Tuesday and will meet again next Tuesday. I'm >> leaving for three weeks starting Wednesday, this is why I'm trying >> not to be the spokesperson, but Marilyn might not be in touch before >> tonight. We have working groups, budget (and sponsorship goals), good >> energy, new participants, contacts with Mon County Schools, etc. >> >> In a nutshell, Uphill Struggle is a project to >> encourage Morgantown residents of all ages to consider bicycles as an >> appropriate form of transportation. It involves a program of uphill >> training on Decker's Creek trail, starting in April, and a "main >> event" on Monongahela Boulevard in August. >> >> Here are two points for you to consider in relation to MPO: >> >> 1) Uphill Struggle is considering raising money to create a path >> (bike, walking) to Mountainview School, from the top ofGrand Avenue. >> Maybe raise matching funds for WV Transportation Enhancement grant? >> >> 2) Uphill Struggle is soliciting endorsements from organizations, >> perhaps from MPO. (Draft resolution in a separate message.) >> >> John Lozier >> "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as >> TRANSPORTATION" >> >> >> >> >

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Agenda for this Thu BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda for this Thursday's meeting plus the read-aheads. Thanks to Betsy for completing the annual report and for indicating the status of each of the goals that we identified Dec06. Please at least review those in advance of the meeting so we don't have to waste time reading them during the meeting. Also included in the zip folder is a list of Bicycle Board members with surface mail addresses and telephone numbers. Frank

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Petition to get bike routes on Google Maps
by director 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Good evening, There is a petition to request that Google add a "bike there" option to their mapping site. Read the petition and sign if you think it's a good idea. http://www.petitiononline.com/bikether/petition.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Addresses
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Barbara Shellito, the Traffic Commission Secretary asked me for an updated list of Bicycle Board members including member surface mail addresses. I have a current membership list with e-mail addresses but it does not include surface mail addresses. Could you please reply to this message and give me your surface mail address? Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO presentation
by director 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Frank, You must have been nervous, Kennedy wasn't asking you to get Riverview residents on bikes. He was throwing you a red herring, asking you to find out why they won't walk 2 blocks to a bus stop. However, your presentation was excellent. The best part was after you'd answered a few questions when you summarized by saying "Well, I don't hear any disagreement." I realized at that point that what everyone was expressing was disbelief and obstruction. Asahel's obstruction amounted to "If we can't get everybody to change completely, then we might as well do nothing." I talked to Barbara Parsons afterwards, wanting to hear more about her initiative to reverse childhood obesity trends. She couldn't believe that roads would ever be safe for kids to ride on, so she's only considering indoor exercise. What I kept hearing sounded like people in a toxic relationship with their cars - knowing that the relationship is hurting them, but afraid to let it go. Not sure where to go from here. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:53:59 -0500 >Don, Nick, Marilyn, Bill, Tyler, Autumn, Kelly, > >Thank you all for attending the MPO meeting last night! If you all >weren't there, I know I couldn't have delivered that presentation. As >it was, I was so nervous that I can't even remember what I did when I >was standing up there. I only remember losing my voice, grasping for >words, hearing stupid incorrect ones coming out, and fumbling to find >any straight line to take through it all. I should have rehearsed more. > >I was so nervous because, of all the bodies that the Bicycle Board deals >with: Traffic Commission, City Council, City Manager, the MPO is the >first one that really can reshape our cycling environment. For almost 3 >years, I've attended MPO meetings (irregularly) and watched them make >decisions that I knew would further diminish the quality and safety of >cycling in Mon County. After 3 years, last night, I finally had a >chance to show them the cyclists' perspective. I don't think I did any >damage but I also don't think I had much effect. And, boy do I regret >taking on yet another project to get Riverview residents on bikes:( > >Well, enough whining. Most of you were involved in helping me create >the materials that I presented last night and I think they were >excellent. Chet Parsons is going to put them up on the MPO website >(plantogether.org) and I'll ask Jeff Mikorski to put them in the Bicycle >Board archives at http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm . >Maybe you can make better use of them than I did. > >Now, let's all get out there an change the culture! > >Frank > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike culture in the Twin Cities - MSP
by director 28 Feb '08

28 Feb '08

Gunnar, Not to sound like a broken record, but the link below is also maintained by friends of mine. In fact I was in MSP 2 years ago for my niece's wedding and got a cook's tour of the trails from one of the city planners who designed them. I took enough pictures to make a photo essay about the wonderful trail and park facilities, but never got around to writing it. If there's interest I could try and do it now. We have an abundance of student volunteers at Positive Spin this semester and I could get help from one of them. I stayed for 3 days in July, the first 2 I spent entirely on bike with biker friends riding around on the trail system. The last day I spent with my family driving around in the car in 100F heat and gridlocked traffic. The place is like 2 different worlds depending on how you get around - much more pleasant on bike. When Minneapolis was being developed the parks director committed to planning so that all citizens would be <15 min walk from a public park - a decision that had enduring results. btw My niece's marriage didn't endure. I'm still in contact with some of the bike transportation advocates in MSP too. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:50:09 -0500 >Some communities, nations, and folks, really have the "right" idea- >http://www.velomobiling.com/gallery/TravelsAndEvents/fietscafe/ > >Maybe Motown needs one of these. >Gotta get the public interested somehow... > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fw: [WorkingBikes] New option for city bike rental program
by gunn4r Shogren 28 Feb '08

28 Feb '08

! On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 8:34 PM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Gunnar, > Actually, I'm the guy who gave the pictures to that guy for his web page. He's a friend of mine named Mark Garvey, from Cedar Rapids IA. You can see the same pictures on my PPV site... > http://bikelist.org/seawheels/NicksBikes/PPV/PPVHistory.htm You think things just *happen*? If you scroll just a little further down from the canopied PPVs you'll see what I mean... > > Although Mark updates his more often. > Nick > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:11:05 -0500 > > >Good job Nick, > > > >Nothing too controversial here. > >Looks like you're really taking our most recent talk to heart. > > > >Keep it up and I'm sure we'll even start to all ride recumbants and > >those PPV two-person bike cars you got holed up at the storage place. > >Check out the hottie we'll all be picking up (or the sweet dude if > >you're of that persuasion)- > >http://vine-ave.com/ppv.htm > > > >I personally like the ones with the canopies, about half way down or > >so, they remind my of the penny-farthing for the series "The > >Prisoner". > > > >Way to go Nick! > > > >...wonder if I sent this to the whole list? > > > >On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 12:59 PM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > >> Good morning, > >> Here's how Chicago is trying to get city bike rentals at no cost to the city. One of their bus contractors is offering to renegotiate an existing bus shelter contract to include bike rentals. > >> Nick > >> > >> > >> http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/812569,CST-NWS-bike26.article > >> > >> New option for city bike rental program > >> French company offers to renegotiate bus-shelter deal to provide cheap rentals > >> > >> February 26, 2008 > >> > >> A French company awarded a bus shelter contract in 2001 -- after City Hall bypassed a more lucrative offer -- has offered to renegotiate its deal to incorporate a Paris-style, downtown bike rental program being pushed by Mayor Daley, Chicago's No. 1 cyclist. > >> > >> > >> > >> The Daley administration is entertaining the offer from JCDecaux after a "request for proposals" last year attracted only two competitors. Neither JCDecaux nor London-based OYBike met the mayor's mandate to operate a bike rental program "at low-cost or no-cost" to Chicago taxpayers. > >> > >> JCDecaux then came back with a more novel approach. Why not renegotiate the 2001 contract to include more bus shelters, newspaper boxes and city information panels? That way, there'll be enough advertising revenue to pay for as many as 1,000 bikes at 80 downtown stations, and bike rental fees can remain affordable. > >> > >> > >> > >> "You can make it more expensive and risk that less people will use it. Or it can be free, which promotes usage. You have a lot of options," said Nicolas Clochard-Boussuet, chief operating officer of JCDecaux North America. > >> > >> Rob Sadowsky, executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, said he hopes the rental fee will be "similar to Paris, where the first half-hour is free and it's $1.50 for every 30 minutes after that. It can't just be a bike rental for tourists. It has to be attractive financially -- and competitive with the CTA -- so people see it as a true transportation option." > >> > >> > >> > >> Transportation Department spokesman Brian Steele noted that the 2001 "street furniture" contract provided 2,100 bus shelters, newspaper racks and information panels at no cost to the city "and that's what we're trying to achieve through the bike rentals. ... We want a program that provides great amenities to Chicago residents." > >> > >> > >> > >> In Paris, JCDecaux offers 20,000 bikes for rental at 1,400 locations and charges a $200 deposit to the user's credit card only if the bike is stolen or damaged. The program has been credited with doubling bike use almost overnight. > >> > >> Clochard-Boussuet said he's confident the same thing will happen in Chicago. > >> > >> "Except for the first [winter] quarter, I don't see why not. Chicago is very bike-friendly. 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bike item - London Shifts Gears to Favor Bicycles
by John Lozier 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

> London Shifts Gears to Favor Bicycles Armed with a proposal to develop 12 major "superhighways" for bicyclists throughout the city, along with a daily "congestion charge" of almost $50 for polluting vehicles, England's capital city is gearing up to become the world's newest bicycle utopia. London's mayor hopes the programs will result in a 400 percent increase in the number of cyclists in the city by ... GET THE WHOLE STORY: http://www.newsdesk.org/archives/004569.html John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Fw: [WorkingBikes] New option for city bike rental program
by director 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

Good morning, Here's how Chicago is trying to get city bike rentals at no cost to the city. One of their bus contractors is offering to renegotiate an existing bus shelter contract to include bike rentals. Nick http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/812569,CST-NWS-bike26.article New option for city bike rental program French company offers to renegotiate bus-shelter deal to provide cheap rentals February 26, 2008 A French company awarded a bus shelter contract in 2001 -- after City Hall bypassed a more lucrative offer -- has offered to renegotiate its deal to incorporate a Paris-style, downtown bike rental program being pushed by Mayor Daley, Chicago's No. 1 cyclist. The Daley administration is entertaining the offer from JCDecaux after a "request for proposals" last year attracted only two competitors. Neither JCDecaux nor London-based OYBike met the mayor's mandate to operate a bike rental program "at low-cost or no-cost" to Chicago taxpayers. JCDecaux then came back with a more novel approach. Why not renegotiate the 2001 contract to include more bus shelters, newspaper boxes and city information panels? That way, there'll be enough advertising revenue to pay for as many as 1,000 bikes at 80 downtown stations, and bike rental fees can remain affordable. "You can make it more expensive and risk that less people will use it. Or it can be free, which promotes usage. You have a lot of options," said Nicolas Clochard-Boussuet, chief operating officer of JCDecaux North America. Rob Sadowsky, executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, said he hopes the rental fee will be "similar to Paris, where the first half-hour is free and it's $1.50 for every 30 minutes after that. It can't just be a bike rental for tourists. It has to be attractive financially -- and competitive with the CTA -- so people see it as a true transportation option." Transportation Department spokesman Brian Steele noted that the 2001 "street furniture" contract provided 2,100 bus shelters, newspaper racks and information panels at no cost to the city "and that's what we're trying to achieve through the bike rentals. ... We want a program that provides great amenities to Chicago residents." In Paris, JCDecaux offers 20,000 bikes for rental at 1,400 locations and charges a $200 deposit to the user's credit card only if the bike is stolen or damaged. The program has been credited with doubling bike use almost overnight. Clochard-Boussuet said he's confident the same thing will happen in Chicago. "Except for the first [winter] quarter, I don't see why not. Chicago is very bike-friendly. It's easier to ride a bike because of all of the bike paths," he said -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 2New Members b.. 2New Links Visit Your Group Yahoo! News Kevin Sites Get coverage of world crises. Biz Resources Y! Small Business Articles, tools, forms, and more. 10 Day Club on Yahoo! Groups Share the benefits of a high fiber diet. . __,_._,___ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1 - Release Date: 2/25/2008 12:00 AM -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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History of unsafe cycling
by director 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

Good morning, I stumbled across this article during my daily news-read and thought it might be of interst to others. It describes the evolution of the "stay out of my way" mentality of motorists toward cyclists (vs. the "share the right of way safely" motive of effective cycling.) http://www.johnforester.com/Articles/Social/aaas94.htm Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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MPO presentation Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, First, thanks to the two Dons, Autumn, Leah, Marilyn, Nick and Tyler for critiquing my Accommodating Bicycles presentation last Thursday. Attached is the result of our efforts. Autumn suggested that I conclude with a call to action. Before I present it to them, I feel like I need your concurrence on the last 4 slides since they may set a direction that we'll have to live with for a while. Particularly the goal that by 2030, 10% of all trips in the Morgantown MSA will be by bicycle. If you look at the PowerPoint file, please be aware that there's a lot of content in the notes section below the slides. Also attached is the agenda for the MPO meeting this Thursday. They have a lot of work to do, they don't have times on the agenda and I'm up last. I know I asked you all to attend but I wouldn't be surprised if they run out of steam before I'm up. I'll be prepared to sit through their whole meeting and come back again if necessary. I'd still like you all to come but I'll certainly understand if you don't. Frank

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[Fwd: Addresses]
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Thank you all who replied to my message below. Attached is a file that contains your responses. One respondent suggested that it would be handy if we all had each others' phone numbers. While I didn't ask for them in my original message, if you send me your phone number, I'll add it to the attached list and send an update out. I'll submit the attached list, without phone numbers to Barbara Shellito today. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Addresses Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:25:44 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bicycle Board Members, Barbara Shellito, the Traffic Commission Secretary asked me for an updated list of Bicycle Board members including member surface mail addresses. I have a current membership list with e-mail addresses but it does not include surface mail addresses. Could you please reply to this message and give me your surface mail address? Frank

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walkable scoring website
by John Lozier 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

This website lets you enter a home address and then calculates how "walkable" it is. Very interesting. I'm a 58! http://www.walkscore.com/ John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bicycles as TRANSPORTATION"

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Re: [Bikeboard] walkable scoring website
by director 24 Feb '08

24 Feb '08

John, Thanks for that. Our address ranks a 65, although I would have put it higher. Walkability was one of the first things that sold us on the neighborhood. It's an uphill struggle from the river, but my kids have a shorter walk to college than they did to high school. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:53:32 -0500 >This website lets you enter a home address and then calculates how >"walkable" it is. Very interesting. I'm a 58! > >http://www.walkscore.com/ > >John Lozier >"It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bicycles as >TRANSPORTATION" > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interesting bus message
by director 23 Feb '08

23 Feb '08

Good evening, I came across this on one of the bike design blogs I read. I wonder if we could get a picture like this on the Mountain Line Buses. Wouldn't it be great to have a picture of the biking city council members? http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/share-road-message-on-buses.html As the blogger says, it carries a much bigger effect when the share-the-road message has a face and not just a diagram. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Campus Connector Meeting - Monday February 25
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Please join us at the Campus Connector meeting this Monday, February the 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Morgantown Public Safety Building on Spruce Street. The meeting will take place in the conference room near the beginning of the building close to the Blue Moose Cafe across the street. Please email me if you have a specific area you want to cover on the agenda. Attached is a tentative agenda. -Jonathan p.s. Interestingly, the Pedestrian Safety Board meeting precedes this meeting from 4:00-6:00 p.m., however, from my understanding it will meet in the training room.

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Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that I will be presenting a dry run "Accommodating Bicycles" presentation this Thursday, 21-Feb, 7-9 pm at the City Council Chambers. I would like your critique of the presentation and my delivery so I can improve it in preparation for delivery to the MPO the following Thursday, same time same place. Frank

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Uphill Struggle Project Draft Resolution - for organizations to endorse endorsements
by John Lozier 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

(All: the committee is hoping for the Traffic Commission and other organizations and individuals to endorse and/or sponsor this project. Therefore, please pass this along to anyone who might be interested. To repeat an earlier message, the Uphill Struggle committee will meet at 6 PM February 26 at Panera's. My apologies for duplications. Thanks! JL) Whereas The landscape of Morgantown is hilly by nature, and roads are narrow; Travel in Morgantown by motor vehicle is often congested; Motor vehicles in Morgantown add to air pollution and noise; Bicycle travel is an appropriate option for many travelers; The Morgantown public benefits when people choose to travel by bicycle; Travelers of all ages benefit in health and convenience when they choose to go by bicycle; Despite the benefits of cycling, it is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. This organization ___________therefore resolves and affirms as follows: 1) Bicycles are vehicles, by law entitled to use public roads; 2) Using bicycles for transportation in Morgantown is a win for everyone - drivers, cyclists and the general public; 3) Cycling on hilly terrain is a challenge that requires training for safety, comfort, and health; 4) We endorse the efforts of a group of cyclists and other organizations to design and implement a program of education and training to be known as AN UPHILL STRUGGLE (or "Max's Challenge"), to be realized in the spring and summer of 2008. The program consists of a series of weekly training rides for all ages and skill levels (on Decker's Creek Trail) , and a final event involving an uphill group ride on a public road.

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Uphill Struggle - planning meeting 2/26
by John Lozier 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

(DP: A planning meeting for interested public is set for 6 PM Tuesday, February 26, at Panera's, 357 Patteson Drive. Committee would like to see appropriate coverage as events progress. Please assign to a reporter and contact committee chair Marilyn Newcome, 598-5078, or me, John Lozier, 599 8233.) AN UPHILL STRUGGLE (Max's Challenge) Local 7-year-old Encourages Community to Bike It is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. However, cyclists young and old in Morgantown are gearing up to change the way people think about bikes. An Uphill Struggle, "Max's Challenge", will be celebrated in mid- August with an all-ages group ride up Monongahela Boulevard, past the Creative Arts Center, and down to the Star City Park. The point of the ride is not speed but success in arriving at the top. The biggest reward will be coasting down the other side. Starting in spring, the Uphill Struggle committee is scheduling a series of regular bicycle training events for riders of all ages and skill levels. Tentatively set for 2 PM every Sunday, riders will meet in Sabraton and ride up the Decker's Creek trail. Veteran cyclists will offer guidance about bicycle safety, comfort and fitness. The idea springs from conversations between Laura Kemp-Rye and her 7- year-old son Max. Like so many of us, Max learned to ride on a gently descending slope. Faced with the greater challenge of riding uphill, Max came up with an idea to make it fun. "Riding a bike is good exercise and it is a great way to reduce pollution," says Max. "We're going to have a lot of fun on this ride, and afterward we'll have a party!" Since then, the idea has grown to encompass a challenge not just to cyclists, but to drivers, who need to understand that bicycles help reduce traffic congestion, have a right to be on the road, and take up a lot less room than cars. After Max's mother mentioned the idea to several local cyclists, the Uphill Struggle Committee was formed. Headed by North Elementary teacher Marilyn Newcome, members and other interested parties include Kemp-Rye, John Lozier, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, Lynn Ryan, and Tim Nelms. The concept has been positively received by Morgantown mayor Ron Justice, and Star City mayor Allen Sharp, and also by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. The committee is currently seeking the widest possible endorsement from civic and government units concerned with topics such as transportation, education, and fitness. In decades past, becoming a competent bicyclist as a child meant freedom to travel independently, to school, playground, and the homes of friends. Today, more than ever, getting from place to place can be an uphill struggle. Especially here in Morgantown, where no matter what your destination, it seems to be uphill both ways! If you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation of this project, or to be a sponsor or mentor, please contact Marilyn Newcome at 598 5078, or mjcycling(a)msn.com.

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February Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the February meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Secretary Working Hard
by gunn4r Shogren 15 Feb '08

15 Feb '08

Proof positive. Friday evening. New puppy wanting to go out, scratching at the door. Working on the minutes. Diligently and with fervor.

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Seattle Hospital Launches Bike Fleet
by director 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Good evening, I came across this article when I should have been doing more important things. Children's hospital is in a busy metropolitan area of Seattle near the University of Washington. It's exceptional that they're encouraging bike commuting in this car-heavy area - I rode the area all frequently and fearlessly when I lived in the area and went to school there (ca 2000). http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/966.html Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Positive steps for urban bicycling
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Nick, Of course, people will say, "Where will the money come from to support this?" I just heard on NPR that today, London imposed a *$49 a DAYfee for SUVs and other gas guzzlers to drive into London*. Compare that with our failed user fee! Frank director wrote: > Good evening, > That thing in the news about Chicago raising fines was OK, but this one gets me really excited in only good ways! > > http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/02/mayor-of-london.html#more > > Part of the text.... > The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, announced a major package of five programs to create a new network of quick, simple, and safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians that represents the largest investment in walking and cycling in the city's history. The plan also makes cycling a fully-funded part of the public transport network for the first time. > > The city of London is implementing these measures with the aim of having one in ten round trips in London each day made by bike, and saving some 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 per year as Londoners increasingly walk or cycle for short trips instead of taking their cars. > > Nick > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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[Fwd: FW: WVU business class has $20, 000 for local organizations]
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '08

12 Feb '08

Alice, Last year's recipients seem to have similar enough agendas to ours that it the maps project and Max's Challenge would qualify. I'm forwarding this to the Board to see if anybody wants to pursue it. Thanks! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: WVU business class has $20,000 for local organizations Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:08:15 -0500 From: Alice Vernon <VernonA(a)monhealthsys.org> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Just wondering if this could help our projects like the maps or Max's Challenge? alice -----Original Message----- From: Lori Beth DeHart [mailto:ldehart@mix.wvu.edu] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:12 PM To: American Liver Foundation; American Red Cross- Blood Services; American Red Cross- River Valley Chapter; Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.; Children's Home Society of WV; Dunkard Creek Watershed; Excellence in Women's Health; Friend's of Decker's Creek; Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council; Greater Morgantown Area Youth Commision; Hospice Care Corporation; In Touch and Concerned, Inc. ; Job Squad Inc.; Kaleidoscope- Mon. County Schools; Milan Puskar Health Right; Monongalia Co. Child Advocacy Center; Monongalia Co. Democratic Party; Today's Youth; United Way; Workforce WV; WV Women Work; WVU Cultural Resources Management; Youth United; Morgantown Theatre Company; Morning Glory Ministries; Mountaineer Area Council, Boy Scouts of America ; Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club; PACE-TEC; Paws4People/Paws4Prisons; Positive Spin; Preston Co. Literacy Volunteers; Rape and Domestic Violence Info Center; Raymond Wolfe Center; Rock Forge Neighborhood House; Scott's Run Settlement House; Secure Female Facuility- Hazelton; St. John University Parish; Stepping Stones; Sundale Nursing Home; The Shack Neighborhood House Subject: WVU business class has $20,000 for local organizations Print Dear Non-Profits, Twenty students at West Virginia University are learning how to think like corporate philanthropists again this semester. They are accepting applications for grants through, Friday, March 28, 2008. On May 2, 2008 the class will hand out $20,000 to local organizations. Called the Corporate Citizenship Project, the program is in its seventh year at the WVU College of Business and Economics. Students have given away a total of $145,000 since 2001. Funding for the program comes from WVU alumni who recognize the importance of businesses contributing to the community. The program was originally designed by Management Professor Gerald Blakely to teach future business leaders the value of contributing to society and the community. This year, Dr. Joyce Heames is leading the program. Attached is a flier about the program and details on what to send in and the necessary deadlines. Thank you so much for your time and if you have any questions please contact Dr. Joyce Heames (304-293-7936, joyce.heames(a)mail.wvu.edu).

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '08

12 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, On Thursday, 21-Feb. at 7:00 PM, I will do a dry run of the presentation "Accommodating Bicycles" in the City Council Chambers. Please come and help me maximize the impact that the presentation will have on the MPO when I present it again to them on 28-Feb. Frank

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Uphill Struggle / Uphill Challenge Project Draft
by John Lozier 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

(All: this is my current draft of a project to be presented Wednesday night to the Traffic Commission. Although the plan is quite clear, we are somewhat divided as of now whether to call it the Uphill Struggle, or the Uphill Challenge. (My original draft said Struggle.) Of course, anyone with thoughts on this and other details is very welcome to join the committee. Just reply to Marilyn Newcome or to me. JL) MAX'S UPHILL STRUGGLE (CHALLENGE) Local 7-year-old Encourages Community to Bike It is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. However, cyclists young and old in Morgantown are gearing up to change the way people think about bikes. "Max's Uphill Struggle" will be celebrated in mid-August with an all- ages group ride up Monongahela Boulevard, past the Creative Arts Center, and down to the Star City Park. The point of the ride is not speed but success in arriving at the top. The biggest reward will be coasting down the other side. Starting in spring, the Uphill Struggle committee is scheduling a series of regular bicycle training events for riders of all ages and skill levels. Tentatively set for 2 PM every Sunday, riders will meet in Sabraton and ride up the Decker's Creek trail. Veteran cyclists will offer guidance about bicycle safety, comfort and fitness. The idea springs from conversations between Laura Kemp-Rye and her 7- year-old son Max. Like so many of us, Max learned to ride on a gently descending slope. Faced with the greater challenge of riding uphill, Max came up with an idea to make it fun. "Riding a bike is good exercise and it is a great way to reduce pollution," says Max. "We're going to have a lot of fun on this ride, and afterward we'll have a party!" Since then, the idea has grown to encompass a challenge not just to cyclists, but to drivers, who need to understand that bicycles help reduce traffic congestion, have a right to be on the road, and take up a lot less room than cars. After Max's mother mentioned the idea to several local cyclists, the Uphill Struggle Committee was formed. Headed by North Elementary teacher Marilyn Newcome, members and other interested parties include Kemp-Rye, John Lozier, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, Lynn Ryan, and Tim Nelms. The concept has been positively received by Morgantown mayor Ron Justice, and Star City mayor Allen Sharp, and also by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. The committee is currently seeking the widest possible endorsement from civic and government units concerned with topics such as transportation, education, and fitness. In decades past, becoming a competent bicyclist as a child meant freedom to travel independently, to school, playground, and the homes of friends. Today, more than ever, getting from place to place can be an uphill struggle. Especially here in Morgantown, where no matter what your destination, it seems to be uphill both ways! If you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation of this project, or to be a sponsor or mentor, please contact Marilyn Newcome at 598 5078, or mjcycling(a)msn.com.

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Sheldon "Irreplaceable" Brown
by director 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

Gunnar, Thanks for passing this on. Sheldon's interests went well beyond the bounds of the "normal" cycling industry. He was well known in the recumbent and HPV communities - even in the paranormal (for his April Fool's day product announcements). I met him once at a recumbent rally and he's always been the guy I go to when we get a bike or part at the shop that I can't identify. His passion, knowledge, interest, humor and generosity were an inspiration. Have a great riding day. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:26:30 -0500 >I'm sure Nick knows by now- >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_Brown_(bicycle_mechanic) > >But anyone who's interested in cycling and just *living* should look >at any and all of his stuff. >It's a sad day. > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Off-topic, but incredibly cool
by director 04 Feb '08

04 Feb '08

Good morning, Had to pass this on. There are several videos, all worth watching. AMP energy drink sponsored a tent with a large number of pedal generators powering the lights and charging batteries to upload to the grid. I wonder if we could get an event together like this, except using the energy onsite. http://www.humanenergy.ampenergy.com/ Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Agenda for this Thursday's 7-Feb BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '08

03 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Frank

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 27 Jan '08

27 Jan '08

Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, and Nick Hein, along with any others interested in Max's Uphill Struggle: Marilyn Newcome, Laura Kemp-Rye and I have agreed to meet on Tuesday 1/29 at 6 PM at Panera on Patteson Drive. Also we may have recruited another outside member. Please privately email reply to me if you want to be included on future mailings for this project, so I won't be broadcasting needlessly to the whole board. Thanks, John 304 599 8233

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Campus Connector Meeting - Monday January 28
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Jan '08

23 Jan '08

Please join us at the Campus Connector "Plan of Action" meeting this Monday, January the 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Morgantown Public Safety Building on Spruce Street. The meeting will take place in the conference room near the beginning of the building close to the Blue Moose Cafe across the street. The Pedestrian Safety Board meeting precedes this meeting from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the same room. -Jonathan

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FW: Information on Service Fee
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '08

22 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, At the January Bicycle Board Meeting, Don Spencer promised to provide a letter on the service fee that he submitted to the Dominion Post. It as well as two other relevant documents are attached. Frank From: Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 12:29 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl' Subject: Information on Service Fee Frank - At the last Bicycle Board meeting, I mentioned my letter to the editor that was published back in December and asked if it could be distributed to the Bicycle Board membership. Since the Board meeting I have put together a presentation for environmental groups. It includes some of the information which I discussed with the Board at our January 3rd meeting. Both items are attached. Unfortunately copies of the pictures and maps are not included because of my Neanderthal computer skills. A copy of the approved Complete the Streets Resolution is also attached. If this information could be shared, I would appreciate it. Don

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Shared Lane Markings
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '08

17 Jan '08

Ms. Hough, On 2-January-2008 the Federal Highway Administration published a proposed new Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)that provides options, guidance and standards for application of Shared Lane Markings (SLM) (also known as "chevrons" and "bike under chevrons"). Part 9, Section 9C.07 provides options, guidance and standards and Figure 9C-9 provides a detailed design of the SLM. At the link: http://www.trafficsign.us/npa/part09compl.pdf , Part 9, Section 9C.07 can be found on pages 526 - 527 and Figure 9C-9 is on the last page. The Bicycle Board's SLM recommendations are congruent with the proposed MUTCD but the MUTCD options, guidelines and standards may be more useful to you in your discussions with the WVDOH to obtain their concurrence with our plan to install the shared lane markings. We look forward to news of your success! Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Shared Lane Markings
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '08

17 Jan '08

Ms. Hough, Since the Shared Lane Markings (also known as "chevrons" and "bike under chevrons") will probably be applied this summer, I would like to bring to your attention design and placement guidance from the 2-January-2008 Federal Highway Administration publication of proposed new Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Part 9, Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking provides options, guidance and standards for application and placement of the shared lane marking. Figure 9C-9 provides a detailed design of the shared lane marking. At the link: http://www.trafficsign.us/npa/part09compl.pdf , Part 9, Section 9C.07 can be found on pages 526 - 527 . Figure 9C-9 is on the last page. The Bicycle Board's recommendations are congruent with the proposed MUTCD options, guidelines and standards but the MUTCD options, guidelines and standards may be more useful to you in your discussions with the WVDOH to obtain their concurrence with our plan to install the shared lane markings. We look forward to news of your success! Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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news
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Jan '08

15 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Many thanks to Don Spencer, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash and Don Dickerson for helping me develop the presentation on bicycle accommodation that I was originally supposed to deliver to the MPO this week. Unfortunately, the MPO decided they needed all their time to work on the service fee so they've bumped me to their Thursday, 21-Feb meeting. The nominal meeting time is 7:00 pm and City Council Chambers is the place but I don't know what time I'll be presenting or how much time I'll have to present but I'll let you know when I find out. It sure would be nice to see a few friendly faces in the room! FYI, attached is the current version of the presentation. Since I still have almost a month before the presentation, I'd appreciate any recommendations for improvement. Other news: our application for the WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant for the Effective Bicycling Education project was received by the state today. I asked Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, who worked closely and diligently with us in completing it to put the final application into the Document Archive on our web site: http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm but it will probably take him a day or so to put it up. Again, many thanks to Bill Reger-Nash, Greg Good, Nick Hein and Chip Wamsley for working on this. I'm amazed and humbled with the amount and quality of work that they did. Hope you're all getting in some good rides! Frank

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January Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 15 Jan '08

15 Jan '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the January meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Hugh Kierig
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Last night, the Traffic Commission voted unanimously to appoint Hugh Kierig to replace Jim Rye on the Bicycle Board. Thanks to Bill, Chip, John, Jonathan, Don S., Betsy, gunnar, Greg, Tyler, and Autumn for your prompt response to my message requesting your decision. Frank

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Hugh Kierig
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '08

09 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, I would like to tell the Traffic Commission at tomorrow's Traffic Commission meeting that the Bicycle Board recommends that the Traffic Commission appoint Hugh Keirig as a replacement for Jim Rye. Please reply if you agree or disagree. I recognize that our first choice was Bob Roberts. Since the shooting at Virginia Tech, Roberts was moved from transportation responsibilities to being only responsible for Public Safety. Hugh Keirig is the new person WVU hired to be in charge of the WVU transportation and parking work now. He is apparently the main man in transportation planning and development at the WVU now. He has experience on a trail-bicycle advisory committee in Stillwater, OK and is willing to serve on the Bicycle Board. Frank

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Campus Connector Presentation
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Jan '08

04 Jan '08

You can view the presentation I gave yesterday at the BB meeting about the CC at http://osenergy.org/cc/ccexploration.xul#eva,page1 , please give it some time to load up, and use your arrow keys to watch it (there's an auto-cruise feature, too). You do need to view the presentation with a free mozilla based browser like FireFox at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox . -Jonathan

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Fwd: Max's Up Hill Struggle
by John Lozier 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Bikeboard: Below are Marilyn's notes on a meeting today with Laura Kemp-Rye and myself. As Marilyn says, the desired outcome of tomorrow's meeting would be Bike Board endorsement and approval of Max's Uphill Challenge as an official activity. The three of us are asking for a few minutes near the beginning of the meeting to answer any concerns about this proposal, and to approve this action so that plans can continue for a launch of activities in early Spring. Begin forwarded message: > From: Marilyn Newcome <mjcycling(a)msn.com> > Date: January 2, 2008 8:07:33 PM EST > To: <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> > Subject: Max's Up Hill Struggle > > Max's Uphill Struggle > > Desired Outcome: > > We are asking for the Bike Board's Endorsement and a Motion to > approve Max's Uphill Struggle Challenge so that we might seek the > Traffic Comission and City Councils approval to hold the event. > > Tentative Discussion: > > > Additional committee members to help organize and help on the day > of the challenge > > >Up Hill Struggle is to be held on the Mon. Blvd. > > >To celebrate the Chevrons being placed on Mon. Blvd. in Morgantown > > >Plan weekly uphill physical and safety training events with > interested parties on the rail trail using mentors/models of > experienced riders > > >Tentative Dates to be discussed for mid to late August, prior to > return of WVU students > > >

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Agenda for this Thursday's 3-Jan meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Happy New Year! The attached zip folder contains an update of the agenda for tomorrow's 3-Jan meeting. As you can see from the agenda, we have more items than we can cover in the time that we have. Please show up on time, 6:30. The attached zip folder also contains the other read-aheads for the meeting: the minutes of the last meeting and a draft of the education grant application that must be cleared through the City and submitted to the State by 15-Jan. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO presentation
by director 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Frank, I've had a chance to look over the presentation and I like it generally. However, I think it would help greatly if you had a final slide that summarized major philosophical points and best practices for roadway engineering that accomodates bicycles. Something like... 1) Bicycles (by law) are vehicles and can easily be accomodated with wider shoulders. 2) Where high speed limits or limited sight distances make it hazardous for bikes to mix with traffic it is acceptable to create bike lanes ONLY if it can be done without endangering cyclists in new ways. (Doors, turn lanes, intersections) 3) Vigorous promotion and accommodation of cycling as transportation will reduce motor vehicle traffic (and traffic growth) with potential benefits for budgets, community health, personal health and liveability. Without the summaries I wasn't clear on whether (or when) bike lanes are OK. Hope this helps. Happy New Year. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:10:05 -0500 >Don, Nick, Bill, > >Thanks for your comments on subject presentation. Attached is a >revision in response to your inputs. Thanks to you, I am now much more >comfortable with it and believe it is clearer and more pointed. >Unfortunately, as I continued to develop it, it has become ever more >clear to me that without controlling sprawl, the MPO is helpless. > >Frank > >

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Agenda for this Thursday's 3-Jan meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Dec '07

30 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a zip folder that contains 3 files: 1. An incomplete draft agenda for this Thursday's meeting. 2. Minutes from our last meeting. 3. Draft Education grant application. *Autumn, Jonathan, Don Spencer and Marilyn*, please review the agenda and reply ASAP with a statement of the desired outcome of discussion of each of your topics and the amount of time you think you'll need. Frank

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '07

28 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, I understand that the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization has put me on their 18-Jan agenda to make a presentation on bicycling. As you know, the MPO created the 2030 Transportation plan that includes some somewhat indefinite non-motorized components. The bicycling components were defined a few years ago by people, including me, who I don't think understood much about transportation bicycling back then. My current impression of the non-motorized plan is that is mostly to keep walkers and cyclists quiet as they increase the number, size and complexity of roadways to accommodate more motor vehicles operating at higher speeds: not to integrate bicycling into the Greater Morgantown transportation system. Obviously, I am challenged to make an objective and balanced presentation on 18-Jan so, in addition to seeking your approval of my presentation, I am asking for you help to maximize its impact on the MPO. If you could, please review the attached PowerPoint presentation and give me your recommendations at your earliest convenience, I would certainly be grateful. I would appreciate your comments by whatever means is most convenient for you: e-mail, marked-up printout, telephone (304-284-8094), or in person. Frank

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Article on Mandatory Bike Registration from Seattle Newspaper
by director 26 Dec '07

26 Dec '07

Good morning, I came across a link to this article on one of the HPV lists I read... http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/344924_bicyclelicense26.html Comments are listed here: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/344924_bicyclelicense26.html My comment is that bicyclists should start paying their fare share of road costs right after motor vehicles do. According to the numbers I've seen this will do 2 things. 1) Make motorists aware of how much they are subsidized. 2) Make cyclists eligable for a rebate. Hope you had a merry Christmas Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown

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December meeting minutes
by autumn bliss 20 Dec '07

20 Dec '07

Hey ya'll, Here's the minutes from the December meeting. Sorry it took so long to get them out. You know how it goes with the holidays and all coming up. I hope everyone has safe and happy holidays. Keep the rubber side down and see you in '08! _________________________________________________________________ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Quantifiable benefits of investment inwalkingandbiking?
by director 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Jonathan, They installed the station in Seattle just as I was leaving town. A friend of mine was manager for it. They are extremely expensive and probably not worth the cost here in Morgantown, unless they have come up with a simpler/cheaper system recently. As commuting committee chairman I'll check on it again. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:49:49 -0500 >Nick, this is good information and the statistics are useful. The >Bikestation Organization (http://ww.bikestation.org) presently has >stations in large metropolitan areas in California, interestingly, the >City of Pittsburgh is one of their project partners. > > Bikestation is the parent organization that serves as an > information-clearinghouse and support system to the individual > operators that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of each > facility. Local operators vary per location and consist of > non-profit, for-profit and advocacy organizations. > > >The Bicycle Board should contact them to find out whether the City of >Morgantown could benefit from their program. > >-Jonathan > >director wrote: >> Good morning, >> I came across this message from a staff member at BikeStation listing the quantifiable measures of safe, sheltered, secure bike parking. >> Thought they might be of interest. I assume the numbers are for facilities in all 6 cities. (VMT = Vehicle Miles Travelled) >> Nick >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: "Andrea White" <awhite(a)bikestation.org> >> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:25:04 -0600 >> >> We conduct ongoing research, including surveys and data gathering at our Bikestations. Investments in bike-commuter centers like Bikestations are very effective in achieving many of the goals you have asked about. Research at our 6 facilities (San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Seattle) consistently shows the following (average): >> >> * 30% of Bikestation users previously drove their car alone to their destination and would still be doing so if the Bikestation werenâEUR^(TM)t available >> >> * An additional 60% who were already biking, cycle more often because of the convenience >> >> 2007 results: >> >> * Bicycles Parked: 86,720 >> >> * Cars taken off the road: 26,010 >> >> * Reduction in VMT: 520,320 >> >> * Reduction in CO2 and other auto-based pollutants: 555,620 lbs. >> >> * Over 1,300 barrels of oil saved >> >> If you need methodologies, call me. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Andrea >> >> >> >> >> >> â", AndrÃ©a White â", >> >> Executive Director >> >> Bikestation Coalition >> >> 110 W Ocean Blvd., Suite 810 >> >> Long Beach, CA 90802 >> >> Phone: 562.733.0106 >> >> Fax: 562.733.0107 >> >> awhite(a)bikestation.org >> >> www.bikestation.org >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Sabrina Merlo >> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:07 PM >> To: Thunderhead Alliance >> Subject: [Thunderhead] quantifiable benefits of investment in walking andbiking? >> >> >> >> Hello Thunderhead. >> >> >> >> The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is looking for any studies that show a correlation between investment in walking and biking infrastructure/programs and quantifiable results in the following categories: >> >> >> >> - reduction of VMT >> >> - increase in physical activity >> >> - mode shift overall to bike/ped >> >> - mode shift to bike/ped + transit use >> >> - collision rate reduction >> >> - reduction in trip rates per household >> >> - proof that if you have good infrastructure, you have lower vehicle ownership >> >> >> >> The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is working with our regional transportation planning agency (MTC) right now to help them write one or two new Performance Targets that address their expressed goals of Safety, Mobility, and Access. We are also pushing them to look at physical activity levels, but public health is not yet a specific goal, so we'll see how far we get with that. For the first time, MTC is looking for ways to quantify bike/ped programs and set targets, and we are trying to gather relevant studies that they could utilize regarding (increased!) investment in bike/ped. >> >> >> >> If you know of any that address these results above, please let us know. We have a meeting on Friday with them, and thus are on a bit of a rush. >> >> Best, >> >> Sabrina >> >> >> >> P.S. For those of you interested, BABC has written a well-researched argument towards investment in Active Transportation in our advocacy platform paper for the Bay Area's 2009 Regional Transportation Plan revision. The articles in this document attempt to justify our ask for $2 billion in walking and biking investment (as well as better policy, data, and education) over the next 25 years. This is a 10 fold increase of current 9-county Bay Area bike/ped funding levels. The T2035 Platform for Active Transportation is available as a PDF here: http://www.bayareabikes.org >> >> >> >> ............................................................... >> >> Sabrina Merlo >> >> Regional Advocacy Director >> >> Bay Area Bicycle Coalition >> >> http://www.bayareabikes.org/ >> >> sabrina(a)bayareabikes.org >> >> 510.325.5178 >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Quantifiable benefits of investment in walkingandbiking?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Nick, this is good information and the statistics are useful. The Bikestation Organization (http://ww.bikestation.org) presently has stations in large metropolitan areas in California, interestingly, the City of Pittsburgh is one of their project partners. Bikestation is the parent organization that serves as an information-clearinghouse and support system to the individual operators that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of each facility. Local operators vary per location and consist of non-profit, for-profit and advocacy organizations. The Bicycle Board should contact them to find out whether the City of Morgantown could benefit from their program. -Jonathan director wrote: > Good morning, > I came across this message from a staff member at BikeStation listing the quantifiable measures of safe, sheltered, secure bike parking. > Thought they might be of interest. I assume the numbers are for facilities in all 6 cities. (VMT = Vehicle Miles Travelled) > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Andrea White" <awhite(a)bikestation.org> > Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:25:04 -0600 > > We conduct ongoing research, including surveys and data gathering at our Bikestations. Investments in bike-commuter centers like Bikestations are very effective in achieving many of the goals you have asked about. Research at our 6 facilities (San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Seattle) consistently shows the following (average): > > * 30% of Bikestation users previously drove their car alone to their destination and would still be doing so if the Bikestation werenâEUR^(TM)t available > > * An additional 60% who were already biking, cycle more often because of the convenience > > 2007 results: > > * Bicycles Parked: 86,720 > > * Cars taken off the road: 26,010 > > * Reduction in VMT: 520,320 > > * Reduction in CO2 and other auto-based pollutants: 555,620 lbs. > > * Over 1,300 barrels of oil saved > > If you need methodologies, call me. > > Good luck! > > Andrea > > > > > > â", AndrÃ©a White â", > > Executive Director > > Bikestation Coalition > > 110 W Ocean Blvd., Suite 810 > > Long Beach, CA 90802 > > Phone: 562.733.0106 > > Fax: 562.733.0107 > > awhite(a)bikestation.org > > www.bikestation.org > > > > ________________________________ > > From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Sabrina Merlo > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:07 PM > To: Thunderhead Alliance > Subject: [Thunderhead] quantifiable benefits of investment in walking andbiking? > > > > Hello Thunderhead. > > > > The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is looking for any studies that show a correlation between investment in walking and biking infrastructure/programs and quantifiable results in the following categories: > > > > - reduction of VMT > > - increase in physical activity > > - mode shift overall to bike/ped > > - mode shift to bike/ped + transit use > > - collision rate reduction > > - reduction in trip rates per household > > - proof that if you have good infrastructure, you have lower vehicle ownership > > > > The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is working with our regional transportation planning agency (MTC) right now to help them write one or two new Performance Targets that address their expressed goals of Safety, Mobility, and Access. We are also pushing them to look at physical activity levels, but public health is not yet a specific goal, so we'll see how far we get with that. For the first time, MTC is looking for ways to quantify bike/ped programs and set targets, and we are trying to gather relevant studies that they could utilize regarding (increased!) investment in bike/ped. > > > > If you know of any that address these results above, please let us know. We have a meeting on Friday with them, and thus are on a bit of a rush. > > Best, > > Sabrina > > > > P.S. For those of you interested, BABC has written a well-researched argument towards investment in Active Transportation in our advocacy platform paper for the Bay Area's 2009 Regional Transportation Plan revision. The articles in this document attempt to justify our ask for $2 billion in walking and biking investment (as well as better policy, data, and education) over the next 25 years. This is a 10 fold increase of current 9-county Bay Area bike/ped funding levels. The T2035 Platform for Active Transportation is available as a PDF here: http://www.bayareabikes.org > > > > ............................................................... > > Sabrina Merlo > > Regional Advocacy Director > > Bay Area Bicycle Coalition > > http://www.bayareabikes.org/ > > sabrina(a)bayareabikes.org > > 510.325.5178 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Reaction on Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Natalie Ramsland is a triathlete and bike builder in Portland, Oregon, also my niece. This is her response when I told her about Uphill Struggle. John Begin forwarded message: > From: "Natalie Ramsland" <natalie(a)sweetpeabicycles.com> > Date: December 18, 2007 12:51:47 PM EST > To: "John Lozier" <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> > Subject: Re: Hello from Portland! > > Hi John - > > I love the idea of the Uphill Struggle. It made me think that it > might be fun to organize a ride in which there were two options: 1) > get from one place to another by the shortest distance possible, > elevation be damned or 2) get to the same destination taking > whatever detours necessary to make the climb as gentle as possible > and have stops along the way. That way you can demonstrate that > biking doesn't have to be something for self-identified athletes > alone. A relaxed approach can be celebrated, too. > > There is a race that happens in Portland called the SS Pussycat > (all women's alleycat race) which has two racing options. You can > race for speed, which is, well, speedy. Or you can compete in the > spirit category, and you will be doing various fun challenges along > the way. > > It also brings to mind the Tequila Shortcut at the Single Speed > Cyclocross Championships a couple weeks back. There was a shortcut > in the race course (which is done in laps) - the only catch was > that if you were going to take the shortcut you had to take a shot > of tequila every time you came through. > > So, needless to say, I think you could have a lot of fun with > this. Let me know if you need help brainstorming crazy ideas! I am > full of them :) > > Love, > Natalie > > On 12/18/07, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> wrote: > Hi, Natalie, > > We're at 345 Virginia Avenue, Morgantown WV 26505. > > I've never been very good about sending holiday cards. However, I > think of you and Austin quite often. I recently took a class in > Effective Cycling. You probably know about the American League of > Bicyclists. Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as > drivers of vehicles. A young woman in the group is a triathlete, > made me think of you. > > We're beginning to plan for an activity that I'm calling the "Uphill > Struggle." The whole concept is "It's and Uphill Struggle to get > people thinking of bicycles as a form of transportation." > > Here's a blurb I shared with our Bike Board (I'm a member): > > Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child (Max, my 7-year-old > neighbor) who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then > confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. > > This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when > they consider biking in Morgantown. > > (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, > isn't it?) > > The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding > uphill. Any hill could work. > > > On Dec 18, 2007, at 12:25 PM, Natalie Ramsland wrote: > > > Hi John, > > > > I have a holiday card I want to send to you and Kitty, but I don't > > think I have your address since you moved. Can you send that to me? > > > > Love, > > Natalie > >

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Copenhagen
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '07

17 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Copenhagen is one of those places that we usually think of as cycling paradise. A 9-page report at http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road <http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road%20safety%20and%20percieved%20risk%20of%20cy cle%20tracks%20and%20lanes%20in%20Copenhagen.pdf> safety and percieved risk of cycle tracks and lanes in Copenhagen.pdf summarizes their experience with rail trails and bike lanes. (They call them cycle tracks and cycle lanes.) Based on more than 1,500 traffic counts, construction of cycle tracks increased bicycle traffic 18-20% and reduced car traffic 9-10%. Cycle lanes increased bicycle traffic 5-7% but didn't change car traffic. Based on interviews of more than 1,000 cyclists, almost 90% perceived that cycle tracks are safe and more than 80% perceived that bike lanes are safe while only 55% of them perceived that cycling in mixed traffic is safe. Based on data from more than 8,500 accidents, between intersections (same direction traffic flow), cycle tracks reduced accidents and injuries by 10% and 4% respectively but at intersections, cycle tracks increased accidents and injuries by 18%. Cycle lanes increased injuries 15%. I found Table 1 in the report most interesting. While cycle tracks reduced car against same-direction-cyclist accidents 63%, they increased right-turning car against cyclist accidents 129% and increased left-turning car against cyclist accidents 48%. The report substantiates a dilemma we have to wrestle with: 1) people perceive bike paths and bike lanes to be safer than riding in traffic; 2) more people ride bikes when they have bike paths and bike lanes; 3) bike paths and bike lanes lead to a disproportionate increase in accidents and injuries. If you don't like these statistics, there are some cool pictures of Copenhagen in the article, too;) 4ank

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Law Moose Monday 6:30
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Dec '07

16 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Anyone planning to participate in next Monday's Law klatch at the Moose I highly recommend you read the article "Equality for Cyclists" in this month's LAB /American Bicyclist/ magazine. It provides a list of discriminatory bicycle laws and how they negatively effect the Bicycle Friendly Community 5 E's: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Encouragement and Evaluation. I'll bring some copies of the article if you haven't received your /American Bicyclist/ yet. Frank

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Just for fun
by director 16 Dec '07

16 Dec '07

Good morning, A friend from Working Bikes in Chicago sent us this video. It will be entered in the Google "Innovate or Die" contest. We have one of these generators at our shop, I'm not sure where they got the LED streetlights though. bikeboard(a)cheat.org

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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] tour of america coming to morgantown!?]
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

This note is to put folks in touch with Max's mom, Laura Kemp-Rye, for purpose of discussing the idea of Max's Uphill Struggle. I missed the Bike Board meeting, but got some feedback from Nick Hein and Don Spencer. I gather that the idea is getting some traction. This morning I met briefly with Max and his mom. Max related a little about how he started riding a bike at age 4, and about riding uphill. Laura expressed interest and willingness to attend a Bike Board meeting and perhaps work with a committee to plan this event. (below I'm pasting my draft write-up of the concept.) John Lozier Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child (Max) who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when they consider biking in Morgantown. (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, isn't it?) The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding uphill. Any hill could work. My ideal would be up Monongahela Blvd, then down to Star City Park. Access to the trail there would make a convenient end. This would require involvement of both municipalities (Star City and Morgantown) plus probably the State Police.

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 06 Dec '07

06 Dec '07

Max is seven years old, my neighbor across the street. Max came up with this idea, and it has been discussed already by some of us (Frank, Nick, Bill Reger, maybe others, plus some cyclists who are not on the Bike Board). As I express it, Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when they consider biking in Morgantown. (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, isn't it?) The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding uphill. Any hill could work. My ideal would be up Monongahela Blvd, then down to Star City Park. Access to the trail there would make a convenient end. This would require involvement of both municipalities (Star City and Morgantown) plus probably the State Police. I think it is very important to keep Max in front, and to include him (and his mom, Laura Kemp-Rye) in the development of this idea, perhaps inviting him to talk with the Bike Board. I can't be at the Bike Board meeting today, but since it is on the agenda this is my input. John

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Membership
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, As you know, tomorrow night, we will select a replacement for Jim Rye. Besides his bicycle-commuter savvy, strong emphasis on social, environmental and health impacts of our transportation systems, and generosity to do whatever needed done, Jim brought to the Bicycle Board another very valuable asset that will be challenging to replace: personal rapport with Bobbie Roberts, the head of WVU transportation and public safety, and Ron Eck, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, WVU Civil Engineering professor and general alternative transportation expert and activist. Between now and tomorrow night's meeting, when you're thinking of candidates, please try to identify people who can have a substantial impact on realizing our vision of being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. For example, having authoritative representatives of WVU, property developers and the police on our Board would surely help us achieve our goals. See you tomorrow! Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's 6-Dec meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Dec '07

04 Dec '07

Bicycle Board members, Please find attached a zip folder. The zip folder contains 4 documents: 1. Agenda for this Thursday's meeting. 2. Minutes of our last meeting. 3. A list of replacement candidates that we defined the last time we replaced some members. (We will add to this list and prioritize the candidates.) 4. A list of the goals that we defined last January. (Two topics on the agenda pertain to these: Maps and Law.) See you Thursday! Frank

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[FW: Transportation Enhancement Grant]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, The state has approved our intent-to-apply form for a $60K grant to support a Greater Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Project. Now, we have about 1 month to write and submit through the City a detailed grant proposal. Attached is the approval letter and the intent-to-apply form that we submitted. We are getting traction! Frank ________________________________________ From: Jeff Mikorski [jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:11 PM To: Frank D. Gmeindl Subject: Transportation Enhancement Grant Frank, We received an approval letter for the submission of an Effective Cycling Education Project application. Attached is the letter and a comment sheet from the reviewers. Grant applications are due January 15, 2008. We need a few days to review before it can be sent. If you need anything please contact me. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304-284-7404

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Next week's meeting agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply to this message if you have any items for next week's agenda. Frank

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November Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the November meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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FWD: Re: [Thunderhead] Paris's bicycle rental system gets a baptism by fire
by director 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Good evening, I came across this exchange about how the French VelLibre bikeshare system held up under the load of a transit strike. Apparently the "LeFigaro" article presented it as crumbling under the load, the onsite reporter doesn't say exactly how it is doing but indicates that it's OK now that things have settled down. Besides being my main transportation, I consider my bike the best chance of getting to medical treatment if any of my family ever needs it during rush hour :-) Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Michael Wise" <mishaweis(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:34:06 +0100 I'm here in Paris. I arrived on the first day of the strike (talk about timing!). Luckily for me I brought my own bike. It has been crazy here: streets are chock full of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. At first I thought I was witnessing a rabid acceptance of the Velib program: everyone was using those bikes; they were everywhere. Slowly I came to realize that it was just a reaction to the trains being shut down by the strike. It was more like a natural disaster, with people who've relied on a form of transportation suddenly need to find something else, like when the bay bridge collapsed and thousands of commuters needed to find new routes into the city. It took me a couple of days to catch on because there's not much news in English, and where I would normally be using the Metro to get around, I didn't need to because I had my own bike, so I didn't realize the strike was still on. That being said, there's still some reason to be excited. It has been very cold on a couple of days, but that did not seem to deter anyone. There have also been ladies wearing fine clothes out on bikes, and I've seen lots of old bikes get pressed back into service. Also, one of the sources listed in the article is the newspaper Le Figaro, which is relatively conservative, and would likely go out of their way to discredit Velib and the strikers both. On Nov 23, 2007 10:40 PM, Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> wrote: > What the article doesn't talk much about are all the people who > successfully turned to bikes. Any system will most likely stress when > demand doubles overnight unexpectedly, especially if it's a different > KIND of demand (commute to work). There were problems & complaints, but > what was the overall successful service level of the bike sharing system? > Out of the 175,000 trips a day, how many customers were dissatisfied? I > hope that those figures will eventually become available. > > ~~ Ralph Fertig > ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition > ========= > > Ralph Fertig received this email from John Boyle on 11/23/07 9:31 AM > > > Interesting test of the bikesharing system in Paris > > > >John Boyle > >Advocacy Director > >The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia > > > > Paris's bicycle rental system gets a baptism by fire > >International Herald > >Tribune<http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/22/europe/velib.php> > > >By Tara Mulholland > > Thursday, November 22, 2007 > > > >*PARIS:* As commuters searched for ways to avoid a paralyzed transport > >network it should have been a triumph for Vélib', the city's new bicycle > >rental system. > > > >Instead, as frustrated travelers sought the bikes to beat traffic gridlock, > >a new wave of frustration began to reverberate: Vélib' rage. > > > >"All the Vélib' places are taken," said Armelle Lalo, a product manager at > >l'Oréal, who lives in the 15th Arrondissement. "A friend of mine elbowed her > >way in front of someone to steal the last Vélib' space in a stand this week. > >She said it was the first time she had ever been rude to a stranger but she > >didn't care, she didn't have the time to wait." > > > >The very name Vélib', which fuses the word "vélo" (bike) with "liberté," > >became suspect this week, as record numbers of commuters fought over limited > >bikes and cycle stands. Le Figaro reported Tuesday that Vélib' rentals in > >Paris had almost doubled during the strikes, rising from an average of > >90,000 bike hires a day to almost 175,000. > > > >The leap created a double predicament, the report said: During the day, > >Vélib' stands near offices and commercial areas outside the city center are > >overcrowded, while in central Paris, near major Métro hubs like Châtelet and > >République, stands are empty. In the evenings, it is the reverse. > > > >"On Saturday, nobody was coming back, all the Vélib' stands were almost > >empty," said David Delannet, a professor at an American university program > >in Paris. "When you saw a Vélib' stand that had two bicycles, you'd get > >there and see that the wheels were broken." > > > >Patchy availability of bikes - and their racks - has led to tension. While > >cyclists, unable to park and frustrated as their Vélib' meter, which clocks > >the price by the half-hour, ticks on, rush to grab spaces. Those who have > >been waiting for bikes to come back to an empty stand explode when people > >who have prepaid jump ahead in line. > > > >"I had a ticket that I'd bought at a Vélib' stand, which wasn't working," > >said Sylvia Whitman, manager of a bookstore in the Latin Quarter. "When I > >found a stand that was working, there was a queue of people waiting to buy > >their ticket, but no queue for those who already had one. Yet when I went to > >get a bike everyone started shouting at me, yelling that they'd been waiting > >for an hour. What are you supposed to do?" > > > >For some, a solution was to ignore the cost and simply take a Vélib' for the > >week. Across the city the bikes can be seen locked to lampposts and > >railings, by cyclists who have given up finding a place or want to guarantee > >their transport home. Others have employed more devious methods: Buying > >personal bike locks to secure the bikes in their stands, thereby avoiding > >the charge. > > > >Paris officials were trying to calm irate bike hirers. The City Council has > >installed emergency stands in some particularly busy areas, including Saint > >Germain des Prés and Place de la Bourse. With constant usage leading to flat > >tires and brake problems, 300 workers are servicing the bikes during the > >strikes; usually there are 200. > > > >Maintenance workers have been instructed to deal efficiently with violations > >of Vélib' etiquette. "They are on the lookout for any malicious users who > >try to reserve with a personal lock," warned a bulletin on the Vélib' Web > >site, Velib.paris.fr. "It will be immediately severed." > > > >For Whitman, meanwhile, even an aggressive Vélib' experience had a positive > >side. "The strike has renewed my appreciation for Vélib's," she said. > >"Something that we take for granted every day has been taken away from us, > >and people who wouldn't normally take a Vélib' are taking them and are so > >grateful." > > > >For others, cycle rage - and travel distance - has become too much, and they > >are casting about for new ways to move around. "These past few days I have > >turned to hitchhiking to get into work," Lalo said. "It's the only way that > >I can get in on time." > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Thunderhead mailing list > >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead > >Thunderhead Archive: > >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead > _______________________________________________ > Thunderhead mailing list > http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead > Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead > -- How often I have lain beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home. _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Interesting Article - Accident mapping
by director 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

Good afternoon, I came across this on a Seattle bike blog I read occaisionally. I wonder if we could create this map in Morgantown(?) http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/20061208/Bike_collisions1208.pdf btw I'm back from Wisconsin

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FWD: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing
by director 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

Good morning, Here are some interesting considerations on bicycle registration and cyclist licensing that I received from a list that I'm on. I'm not espousing these opinions, just sharing the thoughts. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Mighk Wilson <mighkw(a)earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:57:00 -0500 Jerry wrote: >>perhaps you want to explain the difference between bicycle "license" and "registration" and why it seems so onerous to you? << Put simply, licensing is of the driver; registration is of the vehicle. I don't have a real problem with bicycle registration, though I see little value in it. I see the purpose of registration as a way to keep track of something that's both very valuable and mobile (we don't register houses, but we do register mobile homes...), and in the case of motor vehicles, to ensure that the vehicle is kept in safe working order (though that seems to have been thrown out in many states). Registering a $500 bike makes no sense in that case. Assessments of bicycle registration I have seen show it barely covers the administrative costs; that it would cover even a tiny fraction of the costs of accommodating bicyclists sounds unlikely to me. It's also somewhat onerous because the primary reason for bicycle facilities is that motorists have overrun our streets and often refuse to share them. Also, bicyclists and pedestrians already pay more than their fair share through property and sales taxes (only about 60% of road building and maintenance come from gas taxes). Bicyclist licensing is what I really abhor. First off it leads to an inevitable absurdity. At what age do you require someone to be licensed to use a bicycle? If the age is 12, are 11-year-olds not allowed to bike? And if they are, why is a less competent 11-year old bicyclist allowed to ride without a license while an experienced adult is not? More important is the core reason for licensing: to have a mechanism for removing drivers who pose a serious threat to the safety and property of others. The purpose of licensing is NOT to educate, or even to ensure good behavior. The proof is in the numbers: licensed motorists kill over 40,000 and injure over 2 million people a year. How many people do Un-licensed cyclists kill and injure per year? Licensing is not necessary for education, and considering how poorly some states educate their motorists, it's clear that the two have only a tenuous link. There are better ways to get bicyclists educated. For instance -- I'd like to see the driving age raised to 18 or higher, but if you want to get your license at 16 you can do so after passing comprehensive pedestrian, bicycling, and motoring tests on your own dime. That creates a market for bike-ed. (My ped and bike courses are not to _permit_ people to walk or bike, just to make them safer peds, cyclists AND motorists.) A license is literally Permission from the State to do something. Why should I ask permission to do something that poses such a miniscule threat to others? Until someone can demonstrate a real need for bicyclist licensing I will continue to oppose it. Mighk Wilson At 10:05 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote: >Mighk, >As I recall it was you and I that had the greatest differences in >the previous discussion, perhaps you want to explain the difference >between bicycle "license" and "registration" and why it seems so >onerous to you? While the Bicycle registration program WAS repealed >it certainly was not for its damage to cycling in general but rather >to a lackluster approach to its funding and application, all part of >the "anti tax" stupidity that has pervaded our culture in recent times. >Jerry Hiniker > > >>From: Mighk Wilson <mighkw(a)earthlink.net> >>To: "jerry hiniker" <velojerry(a)msn.com>,noah(a)transalt.org, >>mark@iowabicyclecoalition.org,thunderhead@thunderheadalliance.org >>Subject: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:26:16 -0500 >> >>That sounded rather odd, so I did a quick search. It appears Minn. >>HAD mandatory bicycle _registration_; it was repealed in >>2005. Bicycle registration is not bicyclist >>licensing. Unfortunately Minn. used the term "bicycle license" in >>some cases, when a closer look clearly indicated they meant "registration. >> >>Mighk Wilson >>FBA >> >>At 08:48 PM 11/9/2007, jerry hiniker wrote: >> >>>Oh Bull****. >>>Minnesota has had a statewide licensing program for at least 20 >>>years and we have more cyclists per capita than the rest of you. >>>Personally I strongly favor such a program for a variety of >>>reasons that I enumerated a couple of years ago but the advocacy >>>community seems too self obsessed to take note, I'll leave it at that. >>>Jerry Hiniker >>>NBDA >>>Superior North Outdoor Center >>>Grand Marais, MN >>> >>>>From: "Noah Budnick" <noah(a)transalt.org> >>>>To: "Mark Wyatt" >>>><mark(a)iowabicyclecoalition.org>,<thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>>Subject: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>>>Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:42:36 -0500 >>>> >>>>Ack! >>>> >>>>Please see: >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/askta/041116bikebill.html >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/magazine/045%20Winter/09bikebill.html >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/askta/041119.html >>>> >>>>If you can get out in front and immediately make the case that licensing >>>>is a malicious attack on cycling that will discourage and decrease >>>>riding, then you can really rally cyclists around the cause. >>>> >>>>Good luck, Mark! >>>> >>>>Best, >>>>Noah >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Transportation Alternatives >>>>127 West 26th Street, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10001-4010 >>>>Phone (212) 629-8080, 5, 1 >>>>Fax (212) 629-8334 >>>>Email: noah(a)transalt.org . www.transalt.org >>>> >>>>Our mission is to reclaim New York City's streets from the automobile, >>>>and to advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit as the best >>>>transportation alternatives. >>>> >>>> >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>>[mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Mark >>>>Wyatt >>>>Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:32 PM >>>>To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>>Subject: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>>> >>>>Has anyone recently fought an attempt to license bicyclists or >>>>register bicycles on a statewide basis? I would like to look at the >>>>campaign if possible. Sounds like we might have a host of bad laws >>>>proposed this year. >>>> >>>>Mark Wyatt >>>>Iowa Bicycle Coalition >>>> >>>>On Nov 7, 2007 6:04 PM, <thunderhead-request(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>>wrote: >>>> > Send Thunderhead mailing list submissions to >>>> > thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>> > >>>> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>>> > than "Re: Contents of Thunderhead digest..." and edit the content so >>>> > as not to send all the digest in your reply. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Today's Topics: >>>> > >>>> > 1. right hand right turn signal (John Williams) >>>> > 2. Share the road signs on state property (Jim Sayer) >>>> > 3. Re: Share the road signs on state property >>>> > (dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com) >>>> > 4. Re: Share the road signs on state property (Alan Wachtel) >>>> > 5. Re: right hand right turn signal (Alan Wachtel) >>>> > 6. RE: Seminars for adults teaching kids' bike safety >>>> > (Robin Stallings) >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> > >>>> > Message: 1 >>>> > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:08:18 -0700 >>>> > From: John Williams <john(a)montana.com> >>>> > Subject: [Thunderhead] right hand right turn signal >>>> > To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>> > Message-ID: <p06240814c357bd5f5926(a)[192.168.0.100]> >>>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" >>>> > >>>> > Anyone know how many states include "right hand extended" signal as a >>>> > lawful right turn signal? >>>> > >>>> > Thx/J >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > John Williams, editor >>>> > NCBW Forum & CenterLines >>>> > Montana Office/National Center for Bicycling & Walking >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ------------------------------ >>>> > >>>> > Message: 2 >>>> > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:12:33 -0800 >>>> > From: "Jim Sayer" <jsayer(a)adventurecycling.org> >>>> > Subject: [Thunderhead] Share the road signs on state property >>>> > To: <Thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>> > Cc: John Weyhrich <jweyhrich(a)adventurecycling.org> >>>> > Message-ID: >>>> > >>>><A4EA67E1A6506E4A9245B58C715AEC9082610D(a)danny060524-1.advcyclingnet.com> >>>> > >>>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>>> > >>>> > A local advocate, John Weyhrich, has done a great job of getting the >>>> > city and county of Missoula to buy and place "Share the road" signs at >>>> > key junctures. However, we have discovered that the state DOT (all >>>>the >>>> > way up to our DOT director) refuses to do this on state rights of way >>>>or >>>> > properties b/c of concerns about lliability. I don't recall seeing a >>>> > list of other states that either prohibit or allow such signs on their >>>> > ROW/property. Can you pls share your experience and copy to all so >>>>John >>>> > can see? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Thanks, >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Jim >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Jim Sayer >>>> > >>>> > Executive Director >>>> > >>>> > Adventure Cycling Association >>>> > >>>> > Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 800/755-2453 x201; 406/721-1776 x201 >>>> > >>>> > jsayer(a)adventurecycling.org >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >

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WV/Morgantown laws pertaining to bicycles
by director 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

Good evening, In preparation for tomorrow's meeting I collected the state laws and Mtown ordinances and arranged them in the attached spreadsheet. It prints out neatly in landscape format on normal sized paper and is only 7 pages long. Thought it would be good to have for tomorrow's 8:30 meeting at the Blue Moose. I'll bring a single hardcopy along. It only took about 30 min to compose, and I wanted to have it for Positive Spin anyway. See you tomorrow. Nick Hein

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Polls shows Citizens prefer traffic reduction
by director 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Good morning, Last nite at the meeting I mentioned a study I had seen indicating that 75% of Americans against roadbuilding and in favor of traffic reduction by improved transit, bike and pedestrian accomodation I finally remembered that I had seen it in the Bike League's monthly email update. Here is the article from that email. U.S. Wants Non-Road Congestion Solutions Three-fourths of Americans believe that being smarter about development and improving public transportation are better long-term solutions for reducing traffic congestion than building new roads, according to a survey sponsored by the National Association of Realtors® and Smart Growth America. The 2007 Growth and Transportation Survey details what Americans think about how development affects their immediate community, and traffic congestion was a top concern. Nearly half of those surveyed think improving public transit would be the best way to reduce congestion, and 26 percent believe developing communities that reduce the need to drive would be the better alternative. Only one in five said building new roads was the answer. To read more about the survey, click here. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/narsgareport2007.html Nick

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Monday Morning Breakfast!
by Elizabeth Shogren 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

For all Bicycle Board members that are interested in throwing around some ideas for the organization/direction of the not-yet-formed Law Committee and possible legislative forum in December, please attend a breakfast meeting at 8:30 AM, Monday (Nov. 5) at the Blue Moose.

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Bicycle Lift Trampe
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

Hi everyone, Here is the link for the Bicycle Lift Trampe I spoke about at the meeting: http://www.trampe.no/english/ The Chair of the Pedestrian Safety Board pointed out in the FAQ that the building costs are the same as an ordinary bicycle road in urban areas, and was wondering if there was a way to substantiate that in relation to bicycle facilities in the U.S. -Jonathan

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Bike safety statistics and essay
by director 28 Oct '07

28 Oct '07

Good evening, Another good link I came across recently http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2007/10/8/143547/109 Good recommendations on amenities that improve bike and pedestrian safety most effectively. I highly recommend reading the full article. Nick

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This Thursday's BB Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Oct '07

28 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. It also contains one of the read-aheads: the Bicycle Board Goals to enable us to prepare for discussion about forming the Law committee. The minutes should be out soon and Don Spencer's working on a Complete the Streets resolution that I hope you will have in advance of the meeting. Thursday's meeting will be another shorter-than-usual meeting. I expanded the time allocated for reviewing action items because there are several open now and I wanted to allow the owners of those to have adequate time to discuss status and get help moving forward if required. One of my action items from the last meeting was to e-mail you information regarding the state's Transportation Enhancement Program and Recreational Trails Program *grant information.* This link: http://www.wvdot.com/3_roadways/rp/transportationenhancement.htm goes to the TEP. This link: http://www.wvdot.com/3_ROADWAYS/RP/rectrails.htm goes to the WV RTP. As I reported previously, we've completed the Intent-to-Apply form for a TEP grant to support our Education recommendations. Now, we have to complete the application (available at the TEP link). The RTP link provides an opportunity for a grant to support trails development. If any of you are interested in this, better get on it because the Intent-to-Apply submission is due 15-Nov. Hope you're getting in some rides before we turn the clocks back next weekend. Today, (Sunday) has been a marvelous riding day! See you Thursday! Frank

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Bike Commuting Incentive Programs
by director 22 Oct '07

22 Oct '07

Good evening, I received this list of active bike-commuting programs from a forum that I'm on. Check out the one in New Haven, VT. They've gotten participation from 13/14 employees! Nick Payment for Bike Riding Two Milwaukee area non-profits (the Urban Ecology Center and Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers) have an "Eco-bucks" program. Every employee receives a dollar for each day they walk/bike/don't pollute to and from work. Carpoolers and bus riders get 50 cents. Single occupancy vehicle drivers are left out in the cold. Both employees and employers love the program and find it simple and worthwhile to run. . Alliant Energy offers $35/month to commuters that bike (or walk) to work. This is a payment that mimics the intention of the Bike Commuter Act that recognizes that, while drivers get parking, and transit users can get a bus pass from the employer, bikers and walkers aren't getting squat. . Madison, WI is experimenting with a "Parking Cash Out" concept. Parking in many parts of Madison is scarce and expensive. If an employer provides an employee with a free parking space that might be worth $100/month, the program pays the employees who DON'T use the parking space (because they are walking or biking) a full or partial value of that available space which others can pay to use! The employer can sell that parking space on the free market and provide $50 (or more) to the employees that do not use the space. These monies can be used for a transit pass or received as a cash-out in the employee's paycheck. . Calvert Group, from the Washington, DC area has a program where it gives employees $350 to purchase a bicycle. Check it out at : http://www.bwc.gov/empkit/case-studies.htm . In quiet New Haven VT, one small business has taken a giant entrepreneurial leap forward in promoting active lifestyles. Stark Mountain Woodworking is pioneering an alternative commute incentive program that is bigger and more widely accepted than anything we've seen to date. Owners Skimmer Hellier and Louis Dupont have instituted a unique "health plan" that offers each employee $1000 to ride a bike to work! Its beauty is in its simplicity: At the beginning of the year, each employee gets $500 towards buying a bike. If they pedal 650 miles to and from work by the end of the year, Stark Mountain gives them another $500. So far, employees have widely accepted the plan. 13 out of 14 employees ranging in age from 30 to 59 have gotten on board, and most have already reached their 650-mile goal. Boosts in health, energy, and staff team-building have all come out of this exciting initiative, and Hellier is already planning for next year's incentives. Contact Chapin at chapin(a)localmotion.org for a free copy of Stark Mountain's health plan guidelines. We'll create a better world one step ... and one pedal at a time. . In the Washington DC region, up to $105/month is provided to cover the cost of public transit or vanpools; the monies are offered as an employer contribution, pre-tax deduction from the employee's paycheck, or a combination of pre-tax deduction and direct benefit (see www.commuterpage.com/atp/ben-mck.cfm). -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:39:40 -0700 From: "Manish Champsee" <mchampsee(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Thunderhead] Fwd: [Pednet] Reimbursement for bike KM To: thunderhead <thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Message-ID: <8c1524d20710221239o725a19f7j801e70f409f3d8d9(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" anyone have any experience that I can pass on? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charlotte R Bathurst <Charlotte.Bathurst(a)opushamilton.ca> Date: Oct 19, 2007 4:06 PM Subject: [Pednet] Reimbursement for bike KM To: pednet(a)list.flora.org Hi Apologies for being slightly off the topic of pedestrians but does anyone know of anyone reimbursement rates for using your bike for work purposes? e.g. 10 cents / km. Many thanks Charlotte Charlotte R Bathurst M.Sc. Transportation Planner Charlotte.Bathurst(a)opushamilton.ca Tel 604 638 8873, Fax 604 684 5908 <http://www.opushamilton.ca/> http://www.opushamilton.ca 850 - 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4E6 _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Chevrons & Ed grant
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, * Chevrons *Our bike-and-chevron shared lane marking recommendations to the City took a major step forward today. This morning, Don Spencer and I met with Dan Boroff, City Manager and Terry Hough, City Engineer, Director Public Works. Mr. Boroff wants to install all at one time, in the Spring, all 89 of the shared lane markings that we recommended. The City is beginning the 2008 budget process and he said the shared lane markings will be near the top of the list. The next and perhaps only remaining obstacle is State DOH approval of the installations. Concerning next steps 1. Boroff directed Terry Hough to coordinate with Ron Eck and to meet with WVDOH District Manager Greg Phillips to get WVDOH approval. 2. Boroff directed Terry Hough to refine the cost estimate. (Our cost estimate included materials but not labor. Boroff wants Hough to estimate the total cost including labor.) 3. Boroff will include the total cost estimate in the budget that he'll present to City Council in the Feb-Mar timeframe. 4. Given 1-3, the City will advertise for bids in spring 2008 and the shared lane markings should be completed next summer. *Education Grant* Thanks to generous time and help from Bill Reger-Nash, we completed the Intent-to-Apply form for a 2008 WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant to support the education recommendations that we presented to the Traffic Commission in February. The Intent-to-Apply, as well as the actual application will be submitted by Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. Bill and I met with Mr. Mikorski this morning to review our input to the Intent-to-Apply form. We made some small but very important adjustments to it with Jeff's guidance and we're all pretty confident that our Intent-to-Apply form will be accepted and the State will invite us to submit a proposal. We're requesting $55K federal funds to support instructor development, course advertising and course delivery with a target of delivering the Road I course to more 300 people over a year and changing the behavior of at least 8,000 greater Morgantown residents towards bicycling. Frank

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Study results regarding use of Sharrows
by director 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Good morning, Just came across this on one of the lists I read. http://www.pedalmag.com/index.php?module=Section&action=viewdetail&item_id=… Nick

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Details on Parisian Bike Sharing program
by director 14 Oct '07

14 Oct '07

Good evening, I received this article giving more details on the bike sharing program in Paris. http://tinyurl.com/2gmxkl I thought it was interesting that the program was put on by an outdoor advertising company. They have 15,000 bikes in 1,000 stations and the program has been used heavily and enthusiastically. Nick

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[Fwd: RE: Attendees for Oct. 15 Regional Transportation Session - Please help generate attendance]
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, FYI. The State is having a Regional Transportation Education Session at the Waterfront Hotel next Monday, 15-Oct, 9:30-11:00 am. The meeting will probably give a perspective on the dire financial situation for roadway maintenance and construction but it might also reveal any opportunities for cycling infrastructure. Frank ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Larry Malone [mailto:lmalone@malonecs.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:02 PM *To:* 'Brad Alamong'; tms(a)marionchamber.com <mailto:tms@marionchamber.com>; 'Kathy Wagner'; Bob McLaughlin; wvml(a)wvml.org <mailto:wvml@wvml.org>; Patti Hamilton; info(a)prestonchamber.com <mailto:info@prestonchamber.com>; jmanilla(a)verizon.net <mailto:jmanilla@verizon.net>; dspencer36(a)comcast.net <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net>; charliebyrer(a)gmail.com <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com>; bill(a)byrnehedges.com <mailto:bill@byrnehedges.com>; rjustice(a)wvu.edu <mailto:rjustice@wvu.edu>; jselin(a)hotmail.com <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com>; baner(a)rcbhsc.wvu.edu <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>; cityclerk(a)morgantown.com <mailto:cityclerk@morgantown.com>; dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org <mailto:dboroff@cityofmorgantown.org>; moncom(a)aol.com <mailto:moncom@aol.com>; parsons(a)plantogether.org <mailto:parsons@plantogether.org> *Cc:* 'George Manahan'; 'Chad Mertz'; Mike Clowser; asc(a)wvengineers.com <mailto:asc@wvengineers.com>; JDeneault(a)hntb.com <mailto:JDeneault@hntb.com>; 'Pat Parsons' *Subject:* Attendees for Oct. 15 Regional Transportation Session - Please help generate attendance Here are the attendees we have so far for Monday's transportation session. Please advise whether you and others from your organization will be attending. Thanks. *Morgantown* · Congressman Alan Mollohan · Don Spencer, First Things First Committee in Morgantown · Carye L. Blaney, Monongalia County Clerk · Herb Parsons, Stantec (engineering firm) · John D. Vincent, Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc. · Robert Milne, KCI Technologies · David Dee, PB · Anna Rittenhouse, Congressman Nick Rahall's office */_Invitation -- Monday, October 15_/* * * *Attend Upcoming Regional Transportation Education Session * */-- Rep. Alan B. Mollohan to Provide Remarks/* Local government, business and community leaders from throughout the northcentral region are invited to attend the fourth in a series of regional educational meetings to learn about the challenges facing West Virginia's surface transportation system and to understand what the outlook is for transportation funding. Organizers of the meetings, which are being held in seven locations across the state, include the West Virginia Municipal League, West Virginians for Better Transportation and the West Virginia Association of Counties. Legislators also are being invited to the meetings. *The fourth session will be held Monday, October 15 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.* West Virginians for Better Transportation is pleased to announce that First District Congressman Alan Mollohan will be on hand for the October 15 session. The meetings are designed to educate local and community leaders about the state's transportation system, its current and projected challenges and the financial plight facing the state Road Fund (now and future), said Joe Deneault, Chairman of West Virginians for Better Transportation. "There are more needs facing our state's transportation system than can be met with existing and projected resources," Deneault added. "Local communities all across the state are struggling with the impacts of this situation. Moreover, many communities are going to face greater problems and issues as limited state Road Fund dollars are stretched even further." ** Deneault noted that the Secretary of the state Transportation Department recently reported his agency will need an extra $350 million more a year to meet maintenance and construction needs in the state. In addition, the state has the sixth highest number of bridges listed either as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. *_AGENDA_* Among the agenda Items to be covered during the meetings are: 1.Overview of W.Va.'s transportation system a.Condition, present situation b.Current funding levels, recent legislative changes c.Impact of recent gasoline price increases 2.Report on the W.Va. DOH's project prioritization a.6-year plan b.$20 billion list of projects 3.Discussion about the state's transportation funding outlook (2007-2012, beyond) 4.What other states are doing? 5.Ideas, suggestions? "These meetings are helping to generate ideas/discussions about what long-term solutions may be possible," Deneault said. WVBT plans to prepare a final report on the meetings and share the comments and ideas with Governor Manchin, WVDOT officials, legislators and all of the coalition's supporters and partners. *_TO ATTEND_* *_ _* Pre-registration is requested for those who want to attend this session. Just send an email with your contact information to info(a)keepwvmoving.org <mailto:info@keepwvmoving.org>. For more information, please go to: www.keepwvmoving.org <http://www.keepwvmoving.org/>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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High School Parking Justification
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Gunnar wrote: Also Jon and Nick, and others- Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to alternate transportation to school. Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking schools... I found a well defined brochure at a UK safe routes to schools program at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1102425335218 . Under related documents, click on the "Cycle Parking for Schools - Information Sheet.pdf", I've this attached the document to this message. It starts out by saying: Providing secure cycle parking has been shown to be one of the most effective ways of encouraging cycling to school. A recent Sustrans survey of 3,000 pupils (9-12 yrs) at 40 schools showed that 54% of pupils (and 43% of parents) wanted better cycle storage at school. Secure cycle storage was the top requirement of pupils already cycling to school, and those considering doing so. Getting the cycle parking right is probably the most effective way in which schools can play their part in promoting active journeys to school and reducing traffic at the school gates. Not only does it allow parents and pupils to feel more relaxed about the prospect of bringing a bike to school, it acts as a striking way of publicising cycling and making cyclists feel valued. Statements in this brochure could easily be applied to MHS High School. There are some case studies at http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk/index.php?f=casestudies.htm . I'm sure similar statistics exist on bicycling websites in the United States, just haven't found any yet that provide such clear and readily usable information. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Gunnar, In a quick lunchtime search I came across the following link from Bike Alliance of WA (state).... http://www.bicyclealliance.org/commute/bikebuddy/index.html This is actually run by one of my old Seattle bike buddies. He'll probably give me any additional information we need, but I'm reluctant to offer spend much time on it as I'm already overloaded. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:52:31 -0400 >On 10/4/07, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Thanks, Nick! Here's what Duke's Bike Advocates Bike Commute Buddies >> form looks like: http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/commute_buddy.html > >Seems nice. >Do you know of any campuses or other bike-orgs that provide a similar >service, or one that has suggested commuting routes, via a >maps.google.com thingy perhaps? > >I believe this has been discussed ad nauseam but perhaps w/ the help >of Nick or some other site we could perhaps post some routes for folks >to turn to. > >> >> It appears the way this works is that submitted information goes to a >> central person(s), who then matches the interested person with a Bike >> Commute Buddy who is knowledgeable of the requested route. > >In looking at the site a little closer, it also appears that it hasn't >been updated in a while, or there is no need to. :( >http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/bike.html >FREE Bike Repair Station!! >WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 19 & 20, 10am-2pm >looks like that happened in 2006. > >Show Your Support for Biking at Duke!! >DATE: Thursday, September 22nd RAIN OR SHINE! >looks like that happened 2005. > >Do these things just run out of steam? > >Also Jon and Nick, and others- >Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other >schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to >alternate transportation to school. >Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking >schools... > >> >> -Jonathan >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. >> > http://www.positivespin.org/forum >> > >> > I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. >> > >> > You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. >> > >> > Thanks! >> > Nick >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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FWD: WVU Transportation & Parking Plan
by director 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Good morning, WVU just notified their staff that the new parking plan is complete. I've attached it here as forwarded to me by Will Ravenscroft, Positive Spin's Treasurer, shop manager and WVU spy. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Will Ravenscroft" <WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:33:55 -0400 Nick I do not know if you have a copy of this but this morning they notified everyone that it is finished. Can you cover the shop this Wednesday if I go sampling for two days? Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603

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[Fwd: Big cities try to ease way for bicyclists - USATODAY.com]
by Tyler Pearson 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

I was forwarded this the other day and thought some of you might find this interesting. If has information on a lot of major cities' attempts at improving bike transportation. Apparently Chicago will be trying a bike library in the near future. The link is: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-07-bicyclists_N.htm?POE=click-r… Tyler

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FWD: [Thunderhead] E.U. Propaganda video
by director 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Good evening, Thought you might all enjoy this video. Nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5K-WUqpmvw

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Front page news
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Good morning, Tyler was right last nite when he said WVU would be selecting a new transportation director soon. It's the headline story this morning in the Dominion Post. http://olive.dominionpost.com/np/ Nick

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Gunnar, On the Positive Spin forum I posted a note about commuting on University Ave, and sideroads you can take to avoid the traffic. This is one way to share the info. Another would be to put up a web page of routes, with links to mapmyride.com maps. This might get kinda messy pretty quick though as everyone offers differing advice according to their skill, strength, traffic, time of day, etc. I'm wide open to suggestions. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:52:31 -0400 >On 10/4/07, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Thanks, Nick! Here's what Duke's Bike Advocates Bike Commute Buddies >> form looks like: http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/commute_buddy.html > >Seems nice. >Do you know of any campuses or other bike-orgs that provide a similar >service, or one that has suggested commuting routes, via a >maps.google.com thingy perhaps? > >I believe this has been discussed ad nauseam but perhaps w/ the help >of Nick or some other site we could perhaps post some routes for folks >to turn to. > >> >> It appears the way this works is that submitted information goes to a >> central person(s), who then matches the interested person with a Bike >> Commute Buddy who is knowledgeable of the requested route. > >In looking at the site a little closer, it also appears that it hasn't >been updated in a while, or there is no need to. :( >http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/bike.html >FREE Bike Repair Station!! >WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 19 & 20, 10am-2pm >looks like that happened in 2006. > >Show Your Support for Biking at Duke!! >DATE: Thursday, September 22nd RAIN OR SHINE! >looks like that happened 2005. > >Do these things just run out of steam? > >Also Jon and Nick, and others- >Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other >schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to >alternate transportation to school. >Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking >schools... > >> >> -Jonathan >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. >> > http://www.positivespin.org/forum >> > >> > I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. >> > >> > You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. >> > >> > Thanks! >> > Nick >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Good evening, As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. http://www.positivespin.org/forum I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. Thanks! Nick

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FWD: [Thunderhead] transportation mode: see how your city compares
by director 03 Oct '07

03 Oct '07

Good morning, The Pittsburgh bike advocacy director just put together this list ranking major cities by commuting mode. A couple things jumped out at me right away.... 1) Cities that don't take an active role in promoting cycling get about .7% of commuters riding bikes. 2) Pedestrians make up a much larger portion of commuters than I expected. It might be more worthwhile to try and encourage walkers to bike, rather than drivers. Comments? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Scott Bricker <scott(a)bike-pgh.org> Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:35:13 -0400 The U.S. Census just came out with the American Community Survey, which surveyed how people get to work amongst other things. We only analyzed the cities, but MSA data for larger areas is also available. Huge props to Erok Boerer with Bike Pittsburgh for putting this together. http://bike-pgh.org/news/blog/2007/10/01/commuting-trends-in- pittsburgh-how-do-we-rank/ Scott Bricker Executive Director Bike Pittsburgh ***************** phone: 412.353.0291 mobile: 412.726.5872 email: scott(a)bike-pgh.org website: http://www.bike-pgh.org ***************************** Bicycle advocacy, safety, & community

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by director 02 Oct '07

02 Oct '07

Frank, We all owe you profound and heartfelt thanks for herding all the cats together to get this application out - especially on those days you would have rather been riding. See you Thursday. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:20:16 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >FYI, today, I mailed the Bicycle Friendly Community Award application to >the League of American Bicyclists. Thanks to Don Spencer for getting >the Mayor, Ron Justice; the City Manager, Dan Boroff; and the Executive >Director Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chet >Parsons to sign the transmittal letter. > >We owe thanks to Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and me for completing >the preliminary application and then for getting input from Dan Boroff; >Chet Parsons; Terry Hough, City Engineer; Phil Scott, Chief of Police >and 3 of his officers; David Bruffy, Mountainline Director; Tom Arnold, >Parking Authority Director; Ralph LaRue, BOPARC Assistant Director; >Terri Cutright, Mainstreet Morgantown Director; and Stacey Brodak, >Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. In getting their >input, we also educated them about the criteria for a Bicycle Friendly >Community and began to establish a shared vision for it. > >Today, I also spoke with Bill Nesper, the leader of the LAB BFC >program. We missed the August submission date. The next submission >deadline is March 21, 2008. Our application will be formally evaluated >with that group. We should expect results in April. However, while >the formal evaluations are completed by teams that will organize in >March, Bill agreed to review our application earlier and provide >preliminary feedback to reinforce our momentum. He also said that he >would discuss it with Andy Clarke, LAB Executive Director and Clarke may >include some feedback as well. > >I also gave Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, the electronic files >that make up the application and he's going to put it on the City's web >site on the Bicycle Board page in the Document Archive if you want to >refer to it in the future. > >Frank > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, today, I mailed the Bicycle Friendly Community Award application to the League of American Bicyclists. Thanks to Don Spencer for getting the Mayor, Ron Justice; the City Manager, Dan Boroff; and the Executive Director Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chet Parsons to sign the transmittal letter. We owe thanks to Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and me for completing the preliminary application and then for getting input from Dan Boroff; Chet Parsons; Terry Hough, City Engineer; Phil Scott, Chief of Police and 3 of his officers; David Bruffy, Mountainline Director; Tom Arnold, Parking Authority Director; Ralph LaRue, BOPARC Assistant Director; Terri Cutright, Mainstreet Morgantown Director; and Stacey Brodak, Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. In getting their input, we also educated them about the criteria for a Bicycle Friendly Community and began to establish a shared vision for it. Today, I also spoke with Bill Nesper, the leader of the LAB BFC program. We missed the August submission date. The next submission deadline is March 21, 2008. Our application will be formally evaluated with that group. We should expect results in April. However, while the formal evaluations are completed by teams that will organize in March, Bill agreed to review our application earlier and provide preliminary feedback to reinforce our momentum. He also said that he would discuss it with Andy Clarke, LAB Executive Director and Clarke may include some feedback as well. I also gave Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, the electronic files that make up the application and he's going to put it on the City's web site on the Bicycle Board page in the Document Archive if you want to refer to it in the future. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '07

30 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, The attached zip folder contains 2 files: 1) a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting and 2) the minutes of our September meeting. I only received one response to my call for agenda items so this Thursday's meeting will be short. Frank

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Interesting Article - What can you do with an MPO
by director 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

Good afternoon, I came across this article on one of the lists I read.... http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070927/NRSTAFF/7092… It's about the education and planning efforts of Greensboro, NC residents and their MPO to increase bike/pedestrian transportation through "Share the Road" education. They specifically mention that their roadbuilding is underfunded so they need to reduce motor vehicle use to live within the available resources. Nick

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Road I
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, Starting Saturday, October 20 and every Saturday through the winter, I will be delivering the League of American Bicyclists Effective Cycling Road I course 8:00 - 10:00 am in the Training Room at the Morgantown Public Safety Center at the corner of Spruce and Walnut. The complete Road I course takes approximately 9 hours. Therefore, I will be delivering the course in 3 week cycles. The class consists of lecture, parking lot exercises and road work. After each session, anyone who wants can join in a ride who's route, pace, etc. will depend on the participants and the weather. I have the training room reserved until 2 pm every Saturday so we can leave our civies there until we return from the ride. To register or for additional information, call me on me at 304-376-0446 or send me an e-mail: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net. The fee is $10/session. Every single penny of the fee goes to Effective Cycling Education in the Morgantown area. At the end of each year, any unused revenue will be returned to the participants. The last Sat-Sun class is Oct 13-14. To register for it, call BOPARC at 304-296-8356. Frank

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Next Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '07

27 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, Next Thursday, 4-Oct is our next regular meeting. By this Sunday night, please send me items that you would like put on the agenda. Please include topic, discussion leader, desired outcome of the discussion and the amount of time required. Frank

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September Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 26 Sep '07

26 Sep '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the September meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Re: [Bikeboard] Funny bike safety posters (that I wouldn't recommend using)
by director 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Frank, Gunnar, I was walking past the Augusta Square apartments (on Willow Run) last Wednesday and noticed the striped lane. I only saw the word "bike" in one rather unnoticeable location so I consoled myself that it looks like the striped lanes on all the other streets which are NOT bike lanes. Have they put in any more markings? I haven't gotten around to riding up Willow Run yet so I haven't noticed. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:29:35 -0400 >Where's the Augusta? > >On 9/23/07, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> wrote: >> Nick, >> >> Those are great! They make a good point and the humor seems weirdly >> appropriate. >> >> I was in Pittsburgh all this week and had an opportunity to walk down >> Liberty Avenue from Bloomfield. That's the stretch upon which the City >> put the bike lanes. Further up the hill through Bloomfield and >> Friendship Hill is where they put the bike-and-chevron markings without >> striping them in. >> >> Here's the layout for the bike lanes: >> >> Total roadway width: 36 feet >> Right hand bike lane stripe distance from curb: 6 feet >> Left hand bike lane strip distance from curb: 10 feet. Bike lane width: >> 4 feet. (Note: 10 + 4 = 14 = wide lane!) >> Remaining motor lane width: 8 feet. >> >> That stretch of Liberty Avenue is a straight hill all the way down to >> Penn Avenue. Achieving speeds of 35 mph just coasting down on your bike >> is easy. There is a bike lane on both sides of the road. Cars park on >> both sides of the road. The bike lanes are right in the door zones! >> That's almost tolerable on the up hill where cyclists can't go fast. >> However, when I saw the bike lane on the downhill side, I cringed. >> While I was walking down the hill, I saw 3 cyclists come up the bike >> lane. One, following a bus, got hemmed in behind it and cars on his >> left at every bus stop. I watched him speed up and then have to wait at >> every intersection until the bus let out and took on passengers and then >> moved on. Without the bike lane, the cyclist could have been in the >> roadway and proceeded on his merry way. >> >> As I walked along, I didn't see a cyclist coming down the hill and I was >> relieved. Then, as I was about to cross the street at a corner, it >> happened. A college age kid on a mountain bike with a book bag on his >> back came cruising down the hill in the bike lane. I'd guess he was >> going about 25 mph. A big car came from a side street (37th) to the >> intersection, slowed down, looked both ways, and pulled out right in the >> path of the cyclist. I could see that he didn't see the cyclist coming >> from his left because the cyclist was in the bike lane and obscured by >> parked cars. If he had been out in the lane, he might have been seen. >> My heart was in my throat. Fortunately, the kid's reflexes were good. >> He locked up the rear brake and slid a good 20 feet and would have hit >> the car if the car hadn't cleared the bike lane by the time the cyclist >> slid into the intersection. I was impressed that he didn't go down. In >> my opinion, the bike lane caused that catastrophe and had the cyclist >> hit the car, the City of Pgh was liable. >> >> BTW, who's seen the new bike lane in front of the Augusta? I'm >> wondering how that got there when we've been waiting since February to >> see a bike-and-chevron appear on any Morgantown street. >> >> Frank >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > I came across these links on one of the HPV forums where I lurk. They are probably funny to a NYC sense of humor, but I also think they drive home the perils of bike lanes. My own preference is that we campaign for 14ft wide curb lanes, these can be paid for with regular road funds and would probably garner support from all road-users. >> > >> > http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster2.pdf >> > >> > http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster1.pdf >> > >> > Nick Hein >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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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PSAs
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, A friend sent me this link http://www.bikemaine.org/share_the_road.htm to Maine Public Service Announcements with the theme: Same Roads, Same Rules, Same Rights. I wonder if we could get our state bicycle coordinator to support something like this. Watching them myself, I found them educational. Frank

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Wednesday night
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, This Wednesday night at 7:00 PM, I will be leading a 1-hour talk with the Morgantown Multi-Sport club at the WVU Recreation Center. Attached are the notes that I will use. For those of you who haven't taken the Road I course yet, this is an opportunity to get a preview since the attached material is from the Road I course. The Morgantown Multi-Sport club organizes the annual Morgantown half-iron man triathlon as well as other triathlons. This could also present an opportunity for Bicycle Board members to form some alliances with members of another like-minded and influential group in Morgantown. The meeting is free and open to the public. Although it will be dark by the time the indoor meeting is over, if people bring their bikes, we can ride over to the Prete Building parking lot and practice some of the crash avoidance maneuvers that we will discuss in the meeting. Frank

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Funny bike safety posters (that I wouldn't recommend using)
by director 23 Sep '07

23 Sep '07

Good evening, I came across these links on one of the HPV forums where I lurk. They are probably funny to a NYC sense of humor, but I also think they drive home the perils of bike lanes. My own preference is that we campaign for 14ft wide curb lanes, these can be paid for with regular road funds and would probably garner support from all road-users. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster1.pdf Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike-share programs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Jonathan, To be honest, my aspiration is to be director of vehicle research at Positive Spin. This would be a demotion from my current position as director, but it's a sacrifice I'd make gladly :-) Until that time I'm happy to provide information for the WVU committee. I don't feel like I've been a very effective committee member in any other capacity. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:22:07 -0400 >I saw this approach when I was doing research about bicycle libraries >about a month ago. This is a good example of why Morgantown and WVU >should work together. I imagine implementing a program like this would >not come cheaply. On the other hand, WVU's engineering departments >could utilize research grants to develop a similar system which could >become the next PRT type program for Morgantown. > >Nick, so are you interested in helping with the WVU Committee, or are >you still set on becoming the Bicycle Coordinator for WVU/Morgantown? > >Jonathan > >director wrote: >> Good morning, >> I came across this article this morning and I've asked the author if I could plagiarize it to draft a letter to our local authorities making a similar proposal. However, I have 2 questions... >> >> 1) Who should I send it to? >> I'm considering the Dominion Post, Daily Atheneum, MPO and traffic commission >> >> 2) Who should I send it as? >> Should I sign it as a concerned citizen, director of Positive Spin or Bicycle Board member? All of the above? >> >> I'd also appreciate any help in drafting it. I'd like to get it done this weekend before the user fee projects are finalized. Ideas, assistance? >> >> Thanks, >> Nick Hein >> >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:08:11 -0700 >> >> ========== >> The South Coast Needs Bikes! >> Santa Barbara Can Learn from European Cities >> >> By Ralph Fertig, president of the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. >> Thursday, September 20, 2007 >> >> Last July 15, Parisians woke up to find 10,600 new bicycles available >> throughout the city for their use. The public/private initiative was >> crafted by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë to propel the city toward a >> greener future. >> >> Where did this innovative program come from and what does it mean for us? >> Specifically, how might the South Coast benefit from a similar program? >> Judging from the success of programs already in Europe, it would reduce >> our traffic congestion, cut pollution, promote fitness, and be a popular >> means of travel for residents and visitors alike. How can we lose? >> >> Throughout Paris, there are bicycle stations every 300 yards. Each >> station has an electronic vending kiosk with instructions in eight >> languages. Using your credit card at the kiosk, you get a bike card to >> swipe over one of the waiting bicycles to release it. When you return >> your bike, you lock it into a smart post that identifies you, the >> bicycle, plus where and when the bike was rented. If you exceed your free >> 30 minutes, it bills your credit card. Diagnostic software automatically >> checks tire pressure, gears, lights, and brakes. If a bike fails the >> tests, it¹s locked out of service and a mechanic is directed to it. >> >> The bicycles are a custom design. Each one has a low step-through frame, >> adjustable seat height, roller brakes, always-on front and rear dynamo >> lights, front wire basket, three-speed hub gears, chain guard, cable >> lock, puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls, and a kickstand >> that lifts the bike off its rear wheel. Every part of the bike has >> security bolts that require special tools to undo. >> >> Paris is joining other cities with new-generation bicycle rental >> services. They include Lyon, Stockholm, Vienna, Seville, Brussels, >> Barcelona, Córdoba, Singapore, and Copenhagen. >> >> Two years ago, Lyon, France, initiated a bike program similar to the one >> in Paris. They have 4,000 bicycles at 175 locations. The average number >> of rides per day is 15,000. Office workers account for 40 percent of the >> rentals. Ninety percent of all journeys on bikes last fewer than 30 >> minutes, which means they¹re free. Users who opt to keep them longer >> incur charges. Bikes which aren¹t returned within 24 hours are billed to >> the user¹s credit card, in the amount of 150 Euros. >> >> Lyon¹s Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Touraine reported that bicycle use has >> increased 30 percent since the program began. At the same time, >> automobile traffic has declined by 4 percent, reversing Lyon¹s previous >> 1-3 percent annual increase in motor vehicle use. For those now renting >> bikes, 55 percent said they are driving less than before. The program has >> eliminated 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during the past two >> years, and air quality has improved. Touraine observed that ³we¹re >> finding a city that is more humane, more convivial, less dangerous, less >> stressful, and less polluted.² >> >> So what is happening in the U.S.? As American cities contend with growing >> traffic congestion, they¹re paying attention and moving to adopt similar >> bicycle programs. Washington, D.C., will have rental bikes available >> later this year. Last month, Portland, Oregon, sent out a ³request for >> proposal² for a bicycle rental system of 500 bikes. New York, Chicago, >> and San Francisco are also investigating the possibilities of such a >> program. >> >> So why not do this on the South Coast? Campers at Carpinteria State Beach >> could bike into town. UCSB students could bike to the airport, Amtrak >> station, or Camino Real Marketplace. Campus visitors could use the bikes >> to get around without cars. Santa Barbara workers could pedal to >> restaurants for lunch, and tourists could go from hotels to popular >> destinations without adding to traffic. >> >> How would we pay for it? Paris is trading space on 1,600 billboards for >> the bikes. Some cities generate revenue with ads on the rental kiosks. >> Here, we could sell kiosk ad space or enter into agreements with major >> employers. It might be operated by the Santa Barbara Bikestation >> headquartered in the Granada Garage, or it could be an MTD transportation >> program. Maybe we could tap into part of the 2008 South Coast Measure D >> transportation tax. >> >> Teaming today¹s computer and bicycle technology to address the issues of >> traffic congestion, obesity, oil prices, climate change, and air >> pollution provide a timely solution for everybody. It¹s time to bring it >> here! >> ========== >> >> Ralph Fertig received this email from Harold & Karen Karabell on 9/20/07 >> 7:24 PM >> >> >>> Ralph, it says "page not found" when I tried to open the link below to your >>> op/ed piece. Can you cut and paste it into an email? >>> Thanks, >>> Karen Karabell >>> St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Ralph Fertig" <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >>> To: "CBC" <cbc(a)topica.com>; "Thunderhead Alliance" >>> <thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:07 PM >>> Subject: [Thunderhead] bike-share programs >>> >>> >>> >>>> A local newspaper just published an op/ed article that I submitted to >>>> them about bike-sharing programs. After reading about what's happening >>>> in Europe & beginning to happen in the US, it seems to me that the >>>> technology is now mature enough to accelerate bicycle use at home. So I >>>> tossed out this challenge, not knowing what might come next: >>>> >>>> http://www.independent.com/news/2007/sep/20/santa-barbara-can-learn-europea >>>> n-cities/?print >>>> >>>> I do know that several places in the US have campus bike programs of >>>> different kinds, but the strategy of saturation of a city with kiosks and >>>> bikes seems to be the way to go. Will it work as well in the US? >>>> >>>> ~~ Ralph Fertig, President >>>> ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] PSAs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Frank, Back in May (Bike month) the League of American Bicyclsts made PSAs available and I did some initial checks about getting them broadcast locally. WCLG said they would probably air them during off-peak times. I got busy with other things and didn't follow through on it. Here is the link, they would allow us to put our own name on them I think. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/psas.php Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:35:25 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >A friend sent me this link http://www.bikemaine.org/share_the_road.htm >to Maine Public Service Announcements with the theme: Same Roads, Same >Rules, Same Rights. I wonder if we could get our state bicycle >coordinator to support something like this. Watching them myself, I >found them educational. > >Frank > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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More PSAs
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

More PSAs www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6OGZCQUayc <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6OGZCQUayc> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANs4j8boyfc <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANs4j8boyfc> www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa-ejoR46R0 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa-ejoR46R0> The first link has some cute ones. Any reaction from our PR committee? Frank

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Bike-share programs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Good morning, I came across this article this morning and I've asked the author if I could plagiarize it to draft a letter to our local authorities making a similar proposal. However, I have 2 questions... 1) Who should I send it to? I'm considering the Dominion Post, Daily Atheneum, MPO and traffic commission 2) Who should I send it as? Should I sign it as a concerned citizen, director of Positive Spin or Bicycle Board member? All of the above? I'd also appreciate any help in drafting it. I'd like to get it done this weekend before the user fee projects are finalized. Ideas, assistance? Thanks, Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:08:11 -0700 ========== The South Coast Needs Bikes! Santa Barbara Can Learn from European Cities By Ralph Fertig, president of the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. Thursday, September 20, 2007 Last July 15, Parisians woke up to find 10,600 new bicycles available throughout the city for their use. The public/private initiative was crafted by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë to propel the city toward a greener future. Where did this innovative program come from and what does it mean for us? Specifically, how might the South Coast benefit from a similar program? Judging from the success of programs already in Europe, it would reduce our traffic congestion, cut pollution, promote fitness, and be a popular means of travel for residents and visitors alike. How can we lose? Throughout Paris, there are bicycle stations every 300 yards. Each station has an electronic vending kiosk with instructions in eight languages. Using your credit card at the kiosk, you get a bike card to swipe over one of the waiting bicycles to release it. When you return your bike, you lock it into a smart post that identifies you, the bicycle, plus where and when the bike was rented. If you exceed your free 30 minutes, it bills your credit card. Diagnostic software automatically checks tire pressure, gears, lights, and brakes. If a bike fails the tests, it¹s locked out of service and a mechanic is directed to it. The bicycles are a custom design. Each one has a low step-through frame, adjustable seat height, roller brakes, always-on front and rear dynamo lights, front wire basket, three-speed hub gears, chain guard, cable lock, puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls, and a kickstand that lifts the bike off its rear wheel. Every part of the bike has security bolts that require special tools to undo. Paris is joining other cities with new-generation bicycle rental services. They include Lyon, Stockholm, Vienna, Seville, Brussels, Barcelona, Córdoba, Singapore, and Copenhagen. Two years ago, Lyon, France, initiated a bike program similar to the one in Paris. They have 4,000 bicycles at 175 locations. The average number of rides per day is 15,000. Office workers account for 40 percent of the rentals. Ninety percent of all journeys on bikes last fewer than 30 minutes, which means they¹re free. Users who opt to keep them longer incur charges. Bikes which aren¹t returned within 24 hours are billed to the user¹s credit card, in the amount of 150 Euros. Lyon¹s Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Touraine reported that bicycle use has increased 30 percent since the program began. At the same time, automobile traffic has declined by 4 percent, reversing Lyon¹s previous 1-3 percent annual increase in motor vehicle use. For those now renting bikes, 55 percent said they are driving less than before. The program has eliminated 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during the past two years, and air quality has improved. Touraine observed that ³we¹re finding a city that is more humane, more convivial, less dangerous, less stressful, and less polluted.² So what is happening in the U.S.? As American cities contend with growing traffic congestion, they¹re paying attention and moving to adopt similar bicycle programs. Washington, D.C., will have rental bikes available later this year. Last month, Portland, Oregon, sent out a ³request for proposal² for a bicycle rental system of 500 bikes. New York, Chicago, and San Francisco are also investigating the possibilities of such a program. So why not do this on the South Coast? Campers at Carpinteria State Beach could bike into town. UCSB students could bike to the airport, Amtrak station, or Camino Real Marketplace. Campus visitors could use the bikes to get around without cars. Santa Barbara workers could pedal to restaurants for lunch, and tourists could go from hotels to popular destinations without adding to traffic. How would we pay for it? Paris is trading space on 1,600 billboards for the bikes. Some cities generate revenue with ads on the rental kiosks. Here, we could sell kiosk ad space or enter into agreements with major employers. It might be operated by the Santa Barbara Bikestation headquartered in the Granada Garage, or it could be an MTD transportation program. Maybe we could tap into part of the 2008 South Coast Measure D transportation tax. Teaming today¹s computer and bicycle technology to address the issues of traffic congestion, obesity, oil prices, climate change, and air pollution provide a timely solution for everybody. It¹s time to bring it here! ========== Ralph Fertig received this email from Harold & Karen Karabell on 9/20/07 7:24 PM >Ralph, it says "page not found" when I tried to open the link below to your >op/ed piece. Can you cut and paste it into an email? >Thanks, >Karen Karabell >St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ralph Fertig" <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >To: "CBC" <cbc(a)topica.com>; "Thunderhead Alliance" ><thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:07 PM >Subject: [Thunderhead] bike-share programs > > >>A local newspaper just published an op/ed article that I submitted to >> them about bike-sharing programs. After reading about what's happening >> in Europe & beginning to happen in the US, it seems to me that the >> technology is now mature enough to accelerate bicycle use at home. So I >> tossed out this challenge, not knowing what might come next: >> >> http://www.independent.com/news/2007/sep/20/santa-barbara-can-learn-europea >> n-cities/?print >> >> I do know that several places in the US have campus bike programs of >> different kinds, but the strategy of saturation of a city with kiosks and >> bikes seems to be the way to go. Will it work as well in the US? >> >> ~~ Ralph Fertig, President >> ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition _______________________________________________

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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] MMS Sept Meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

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Cyclists ' share of road use expenses
by director 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Good evening, I was just about to head to bed when I came across this article from the Seattle newspaper. It woke me up a bit. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/331734_firstperson17.html Enjoy, Nick

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WVU Energy Conservation Program/BB WVU subcommittee
by director 12 Sep '07

12 Sep '07

Jonathan, et al, Concerning the WVU committee, I'm forwarding this response I sent to Brett White last nite. I'd suggest you contact him with a message that a substantial reduction can be made in WVU's energy usage in the area of transportation. I had contacted him as a non-governmental organization with suggestions about the things that NGOs usually do (non-infrastructure low-budget things like education, research, amenities). The bike board could talk to them about infrastructure and other items that require more planning and funding. I have some concern that he'll be limited in his scope to facilities, but if that's the case I hope he has a counterpart working to reduce transportation energy use who will be at the meeting. In any case we should attend the program kickoff meeting Oct. 1. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:30:06 -0400 Brett, As director of Positive Spin I'm excited to read about the WE CAN program and I'd like to know how we can help. Our mission is to support Morgantown citizens who walk, bike, bus and carpool for a better environment. We realize that WVU bus/PRT transit is already the envy of the nation and we'd like to know what we could do to bring pedestrian, bike and carpooling to a comparable level. I just received this link about the Ft. Collins campus bike loan program and wonder if you would consider something similar at WVU: http://www.ramwheels.colostate.edu/ We are just as interested and committed to supporting walking and carpooling to an extent that will reduce the traffic load in town and on campus. Although we are a volunteer organization we would welcome the opportunity to share our information and resources in any way that improves things for those who live, move and breathe in our community. Please give me a call at your convenience if you wish to discuss this further. Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Brett White" <Brett.White(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:42:49 -0400 >Community Partner- > >We would like you to invite you to attend a major WVU event/announcement. I've attached a PDF of the invite for your convenience. > >WVU is kicking off our new Energy Conservation Program, WE CAN (West Virginia University Environmental Conservation Awareness Now) on October 1, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. > >We will have a major event in the Mountainlair commons area with WVU President Mike Garrison, WV DEP Secretary Stephanie Timmermeyer and WVU Student Body President David Kirkpatrick. > >This is a major initiative for WVU and the CCE is one of the main sponsors of the program, so we would like to have as many community members at the event as possible. > >There will be free giveaways and prize drawings for all who attend. > >Also, we will be holding a lightbulb exchange. You can bring in an old incandescent light bulb and we will exchange it for a new CFL bulb...for free!!! > >We hope you will consider joining us. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to me at brett.white(a)mail.wvu.edu. > >We hope to see you there! Thanks for your commitment and partnership. > >-Brett > > > > > > > >_____________________________ >Brett J. White >Administrative Assistant Sr. >Center for Civic Engagement >West Virginia University >PO Box 6412, 109 White Hall >Morgantown, WV 26506 > >Phone: (304) 293-8761 x4481 >Fax: (304) 293-2906 >Email: brett.white(a)mail.wvu.edu >http://cce.wvu.edu ( http://cce.wvu.edu/ ) >http://www.wvstudentservice.com ( http://www.wvstudentservice.com/ ) >http://www.wvu.edu/kindness > > > >

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WVU Committee - Interested?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Sep '07

12 Sep '07

Hi everyone, When I enrolled as a freshmen at WVU, and came in for my photo ID, the woman working there asked me for my Driver's License. When I explained that I didn't have one because I refused to drive, she said "Oh, you are one of those people." The first message I got at WVU, a place of higher learning, was that I was somehow a failure to society because of my choice not drive, and it really bothered me. Ofcourse, this message is still alive and strong at WVU, and lot of work and effort is put into helping students bring their automobiles to school, rather than providing facilities for alternative modes of transportation. WVU may be improving their attitude, but they have a long, long way to go. WVU is a unique situation, first, it is large and complex, second, it constitutes a huge percentage of the transportation that exists in Morgantown, hence it is a great target if we want to get clear results. Every major goal we have defined includes WVU. Now we have to figure out how to implement these goals. This will take well planned strategies where individuals from our Board will communicate and help coordinate with WVU the vision of the Bicycle Board. First, we need to figure out what will be our operating parameters, and present our plan to the Traffic Commission. For those who missed the meeting last Thursday, so far Jim Rye, Tyler Pearson, and I have expressed an interest in being on this committee. If you are interested please email me soon so that I can arrange a meeting. If we can get our plan to the TC by October, we can move that much faster in reaching our goals. Thank-you, Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by Nick Hein 10 Sep '07

10 Sep '07

Paula, The best recommendation to make is that the road be built with a paved shoulder so there is room for bikes, pedestrians AND motor vehicles. As a bike board member (and personally as well) my experience has been that dedicated bike lanes confuse motorists about where bikes are allowed - essentially giving them the mistaken impression that they don't belong in the traffic lane. Under state and federal law bicyclists are a vehicle subject to the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle operator, so they should be in the vehicle lane except when there is overtaking traffic (ie when they are going below the speed limit). Thanks for bringing up this issue. I've cc'ed this to the bike board. I don't believe the road is in the city limits, but it certainly feeds alot of traffic to the city - many of whom are potential cyclists. I'll call Chet today and ask him about the issue. Sorry if it sounded like a rant. Nick ----- Original Message ----- From: Paula Hunt To: Bill Reger-Nash ; Nick Hein Cc: tim.warner(a)mail.wvu.edu Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road Dear Bill and Nick, Tim and I attended the "Road Service Fee" meeting last night, and I was intrigued when Chet Parson said a bike lane or trail was proposed to go down Van Voorhis Rd. and end at West Run Rd. The following is my note to him asking him to "connect" the lane/trail all the way to the Mon River Trail (Rail Trail). I thought I would keep you both in the loop. Maybe you were aware of this already (?). Thanks to you both for all your good work to make Morgantown a more walkable and cyclable place! paula Subject: Improvements for Van Voorhid Road [yes, I spelled Van Voorhis incorrectly!] From: "Paula Hunt" <pjhunt(a)xemaps.com> To: parsons(a)plantogether.org Dear Mr. Parsons, During the meeting at South Middle School last night I was interested to hear that one of the suggested road improvements was safe bicycle access along Van Voorhis Road ending at West Run Road. I respectfully ask you to consider continuing the bicycle lane all the way down to the Rail Trail at the end of Van Voorhis Road. Stopping at West Run is sooooooo close, but not close enough. I calculate that it will only add 1¼ miles to the bike lane. As you know, VanV Road is steep, narrow, and twisty down there, and a lot of people live on it. A bike lane would be an inexpensive and welcome improvement. I'm sure you know that many people use the Trail to commute in to Morgantown. I live along the newly opened northern section of the Mon River Trail, and I know a few people who live in Point Marion and are using the Trail to commute to work in Morgantown. The number of cyclists that go by our house all times of the day is amazing! My husband is now riding his bike to work at the University via the Trail. Many others travel from the south. Students living in The District could safely access the Trail. I'm sure you agree that linking the Trail to neighborhoods, major apartment blocks, schools, and major employers will get a lot of people out of their cars. As you know, bike lanes and walking trails are much cheaper to build than roads. Perhaps we could do them as a first step rather than as a last step? I wish *I* could ride the Trail to work! Thanks for all your time with this, Paula Hunt Treasurer Mon River Trails Conservancy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: 9/5/2007 2:55 PM

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by John Lozier 09 Sep '07

09 Sep '07

Don, I appreciate your points, I would say I'm in substantial agreement. On Sep 9, 2007, at 7:27 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > Hi, All – Just a couple soap box comments and one correction. I do > happen to know that the width of the Beechurst lanes are 10 feet.: > (3 x 10 = 30). > > > > I do hope that there can be a shoulder on Van Voorhis. My up-hill > bike speed on steep slopes such as Van Voorhis tends to be about 4 > miles an hour – and if loaded, a tad less. This happens to be the > same speed as I walk. Regardless of my EC experience, I am not > about to travel at walking speed, with my back to the traffic, at > any site where there are vehicles (cars, trucks or even bikes) > traveling at 45 miles an hour if I have the option of not doing so. > > > > There is a place for diversity for bike travel preferences and > abilities. Even though trained cyclists, especially with automobile > driving experience, should take a proper position in a travel lane, > we still need shoulders for some types (and ages) of cyclists who > are not ready for this step. We cyclists also need shoulders for > steep hill climbing and even for occasional safety and maintenance > stops. (Ever had to walk you bike along a highway to a next place > for some kind of assistance?) We need complete streets…and > shoulders when there are no sidewalks or wide lanes are part of > “complete roads.” > > > > So much for my 2 cents! > > > > Don > > > > > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard- > bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 6:40 AM > To: Nick Hein > Cc: Paula Hunt; bikeboard(a)cheat.org > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road > > > > Since Nick's reply to John missed my earlier reply to John and > gunnar, I repeat it here to keep it in the thread-Frank > > If Van Voorhis had a wide lane uphill, we wouldn't have to "vie > with cars". They would be able to pass us leaving a 3-foot gap > between them and us. A wide lane is 14-feet wide. The lanes on > Beechurst are 8-feet wide. > > I hope everyone reads the links that gunnar provided. Our > discussions and decisions would be more productive if they came > from information rather than just personal opinion. > > I will take issue with the second link "How to Not Get Hit by Cars > vs."Effective Cycling"", however. The unidentified author claims > that Effective Cycling teaches that bicycles = cars. Saying that > "Cyclists fare best when they ACT and ARE TREATED AS DRIVERS of > vehicles" in no way says that bicycle = car. That fundamental > principle of Effective Cycling is about behavior not machinery. > > Having taken the Road I course, gunnar knows well that our > instructor explicitly stated that bicycles are narrower, lighter > and slower than cars. gunnar can also tell you that our instructor > taught us how to optimize the advantages and how to minimize the > disadvantages that those differences present. We learned that > being visible, predictable, assertive and courteous = safe > cycling. We learned that our body language and our lane position > informs the motorist of what to expect and we learned appropriate > body language and lane position for every situation. We learned how > to ride straight and how to scan, signal and negotiate to obtain > the right of way. We also learned that most crashes occur at > intersections and that's where proper body language and lane > position are most important. > > I can only suppose adults riding bikes on sidewalks downtown is > illegal because bicycles present an unacceptable danger to > pedestrians. I really doubt the law was passed to protect > bicyclists from getting hit by a car exiting a driveway or parking > lot, or getting hit by a car that doesn't expect to see the cyclist > pop off the sidewalk in mid-block or at the corner. I also suppose > that riding on sidewalks outside of downtown is not illegal because > there aren't many sidewalks and they're not very used. This week, > the Traffic Commission created a Pedestrian Safety Board. If that > Board is successful, and I hope it is, we will have sidewalks along > all roadways and they will be used by multitudes of pedestrians. > Of course that will take years. In the meantime, if the community > gets the idea that bicycles are not supposed to ride on the roads > and bicycles present an unacceptable danger to pedestrians we will > be left to ride our rollers in our living rooms. > > My voice is so loud because I dearly love road cycling. I have > ridden well over 100,000 miles and I've ridden in London, Paris, > Munich, Vienna, Venice, New York, DC, Chicago, Pittsburgh, San > Francisco, Denver, Austin and many of the roads and the biggest > mountains in between. Until I studied Effective Cycling and took > the Road I course, every time I rode in traffic, I was afraid. > When I heard a loud motor vehicle come up behind me I would > cringe. Since studying and implementing Effective Cycling, > confidence and relaxation have replaced that fear and now, 99.99% > of the motorists I encounter treat me with respect. Heck, many of > them even smile and wave! > > My voice is so loud because I can imagine a time when it will > become impossible for you to experience what I have. > > Frank > > > > Nick Hein wrote: > > John, > > I don't see where there's any conflict with recommending paved > shoulders. I DONT contend that they should be marked as bike > lanes. I DO contend that cyclists should have some training before > using them, and that they have a place to practice that training > without undue risk of getting hit by cars. If you don't consider > that a suitable solution, what would you propose - under the > assumption that a separated path along VanVoorhis would be > impractical? Would a path along West Run (creek) be acceptable as > the training ground? > > > > I'm as interested as anyone in coming up with a solution that > serves the most people in the best way for the longest time - and I > agree that the ECer's get a little myopic (they dis recumbents for > instance) and I don't want to get sucked into anyone's myopia. If > you think there's a way to put a separated path along VanVoorhis > please give details. > > > > For such a task I'd recommend the website mapmyride.com. You can > overlay topo and satellite maps to help with routing. > > > > You can also find mon county plat maps at www.assessor.org if > there's any question about property ownership. > > > > For information, the entire length of Van Voorhis from Burroughs > (BBT) is 2 miles. From VanVoorhis to the Mon River trail on West > Run Creek is 1.5 miles. What are the thoughts on a suggestion for > paved shoulders on VanVoorhis and a bike trail along West Run > Creek. What do you propose instead? What do you object to in this > proposal? > > > > Nick > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: John Lozier > > To: gunn4r Shogren > > Cc: Nick Hein ; Paula Hunt ; bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 5:22 PM > > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road > > > > Thanks, Gunnar, for interesting links and supportive words. I > don't want to be involved in rigid thinking one way or another. > > > > I encourage folks to read the following links you sent, and > consider in relation to the loudest voices on our bike board. > > > > http://bicyclesafe.com/index.html > > > > http://bicyclesafe.com/eci.html > > > > > > On Sep 7, 2007, at 3:57 PM, gunn4r Shogren wrote: > > > > > Judging from the results from google using "cyclists fare best when > they"- > > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=mozilla&rls=org.mozilla% > 3Aen-US%3Aunofficial&q=cyclists+fare+best+when+they&btnG=Search > > and these few pages that I brought up- > > http://bicyclesafe.com/eci.html > > http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1119262 > > > > It seems that we're not alone in our two sided argument and such. > > > > Bicycles are in a really interesting postion, they can go both ways, > > they are quite flexible, square-peg-round-hole. Whether you like it > > or not. > > And children, kids, use them, which only adds to the confusion and > problems. > > Education can goe a long way, but insistence of either way probably > > won't do it all. > > > > So somewhere compromise probably has to rear it's ugly head and step > > in. Strange but true. > > > > Sometimes gray can be good. Sometimes gray is better than nothing. > > It's not the same as selling your soul. > > > > I personally think that each situation can demand a different answer, > > no one-size-fits-all. > > > > Let's keep harping for Harmony. Sounds nice. > > > > gunnar. > > > > On 9/7/07, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> wrote: > >> All: >> >> >> >> That stretch of Van Voorhis is curvy and very steep. To me it >> doesn't seem >> >> practical to widen the traffic lanes and expect bicyclists to vie >> with cars >> >> for priority. Downhill maybe, but not uphill. >> >> >> >> That would be a near-perfect example of a place where I would like >> to see >> >> either 1) a separate bike path, with a curb or other physical barrier >> >> between it and the auto lane, or 2) a wide sidewalk designated for >> bike-ped >> >> use. >> >> >> >> Actually, my two options are not really different, as I would allow >> >> pedestrians on my bike path (keep to the right, of course). >> >> >> >> Okay, this is not what the loudest voices want to hear. However, >> that is my >> >> story and I'm sticking to it. >> >> >> >> John >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 7, 2007, at 8:54 AM, Nick Hein wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Paula, >> >> The best recommendation to make is that the road be built with a >> paved >> >> shoulder so there is room for bikes, pedestrians AND motor >> vehicles. As a >> >> bike board member (and personally as well) my experience has been >> that >> >> dedicated bike lanes confuse motorists about where bikes are >> allowed - >> >> essentially giving them the mistaken impression that they don't >> belong in >> >> the traffic lane. Under state and federal law bicyclists are a >> vehicle >> >> subject to the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle >> >> operator, so they should be in the vehicle lane except when there is >> >> overtaking traffic (ie when they are going below the speed limit). >> >> >> >> Thanks for bringing up this issue. I've cc'ed this to the bike >> board. I >> >> don't believe the road is in the city limits, but it certainly >> feeds alot of >> >> traffic to the city - many of whom are potential cyclists. I'll >> call Chet >> >> today and ask him about the issue. >> >> >> >> Sorry if it sounded like a rant. >> >> Nick >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Paula Hunt >> >> To: Bill Reger-Nash ; Nick Hein >> >> Cc: tim.warner(a)mail.wvu.edu >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:15 PM >> >> Subject: "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road >> >> >> >> Dear Bill and Nick, >> >> >> >> Tim and I attended the "Road Service Fee" meeting last night, and >> I was >> >> intrigued when Chet Parson said a bike lane or trail was proposed >> to go down >> >> Van Voorhis Rd. and end at West Run Rd. The following is my note >> to him >> >> asking him to "connect" the lane/trail all the way to the Mon >> River Trail >> >> (Rail Trail). I thought I would keep you both in the loop. >> Maybe you were >> >> aware of this already (?). >> >> >> >> Thanks to you both for all your good work to make Morgantown a >> more walkable >> >> and cyclable place! >> >> paula >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Improvements for Van Voorhid Road [yes, I spelled Van >> Voorhis >> >> incorrectly!] >> >> From: "Paula Hunt" <pjhunt(a)xemaps.com> >> >> To: parsons(a)plantogether.org >> >> >> >> Dear Mr. Parsons, >> >> >> >> During the meeting at South Middle School last night I was >> interested to >> >> hear that one of the suggested road improvements was safe bicycle >> access >> >> along Van Voorhis Road ending at West Run Road. I respectfully >> ask you to >> >> consider continuing the bicycle lane all the way down to the Rail >> Trail at >> >> the end of Van Voorhis Road. Stopping at West Run is sooooooo >> close, but >> >> not close enough. I calculate that it will only add 1¼ miles to >> the bike >> >> lane. As you know, VanV Road is steep, narrow, and twisty down >> there, and >> >> a lot of people live on it. A bike lane would be an inexpensive and >> >> welcome improvement. >> >> >> >> I'm sure you know that many people use the Trail to commute in to >> >> Morgantown. I live along the newly opened northern section of the >> Mon >> >> River Trail, and I know a few people who live in Point Marion and are >> >> using the Trail to commute to work in Morgantown. The number of >> cyclists >> >> that go by our house all times of the day is amazing! My husband >> is now >> >> riding his bike to work at the University via the Trail. Many others >> >> travel from the south. Students living in The District could safely >> >> access the Trail. I'm sure you agree that linking the Trail to >> >> neighborhoods, major apartment blocks, schools, and major >> employers will >> >> get a lot of people out of their cars. As you know, bike lanes and >> >> walking trails are much cheaper to build than roads. Perhaps we >> could do >> >> them as a first step rather than as a last step? >> >> >> >> I wish *I* could ride the Trail to work! >> >> >> >> Thanks for all your time with this, >> >> >> >> Paula Hunt >> >> Treasurer >> >> Mon River Trails Conservancy >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> >> Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: >> 9/5/2007 >> >> 2:55 PM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: > 9/5/2007 2:55 PM > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by director 09 Sep '07

09 Sep '07

Good evening, I hope I haven't stirred up an irreversible hornets' nest with my comments. My apologies to Paula Hunt who has been cc'ed on every exchange. I should have probably have indicated earlier what I have done to date on this issue. I called Chet Parsons and left a voicemail message asking (as an affected cyclist - but not as a bicycle boardmember) to ensure that VanVoorhis has paved shoulders all the way to its end. In the brief (and calm) message I expressed my interest in having VanVoorhis be a safe route from the apartments at West Run and Baker's Ridge to the rail trail and to Suncrest. I also asked him to call me if he had any questions. Any of you are free to do the same with your recommendations. I'm not sure whether action is required of the bicycle board. I respectfully leave that up to the chairman of the board. Nick Hein Just some guy on a wierd bike.

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Agenda Item for next meeting: Calendar for the year
by director 06 Sep '07

06 Sep '07

Good evening, May I suggest that we make up a calendar for the next year, making note of when the city meetings and local events are? We've been in kind of a reactive mode all this past year and I was wondering if looking at the calendar a year in advance might help us to prepare better. I do this for Positive Spin (we're doing it at the moment in fact) and it helps us know when to get out news stories and recruit volunteers. I realize the bike board functions differently, but looking at a calendar never hurts. I've attached the Excel spreadsheet I use as a template every year. If someone else has a better template, or online planner please feel free to contribute it in place of this simple spreadsheet. Thanks. Nick Hein

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Meeting
by Sam Stone 06 Sep '07

06 Sep '07

I will be unable to attend this evening's meeting due to a death in the family. Sam Stone Samuel Spencer Stone Attorney At Law 221 Willey Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Thursday, 9/6 Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '07

02 Sep '07

Bike Board Members, The attached zip folder contains the agenda and read-aheads for our meeting next Thursday 9/6. This meeting will focus on the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award application and a review of the 8 goals that we defined back in December: Infrastructure, Education, Bike Commuting, Public Relations, Bicycle Friendly Community Award, Law, Maps and Bike Parking and the 84 ideas we had for achieving those goals. The BFC application provides a baseline in the areas of Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning that map somewhat to our goals. Submitting the application will also bring the City objective feedback and recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists. By Wednesday, we will have formally provided the Traffic Commission recommendations for Infrastructure, Education and now, the BFC award. Looking at some of our 84 ideas (they're in the attached zip folder in a Word document labeled BikeBoardGoals) we've also made progress on some of them in addition to those that we formally presented to the Traffic Commission. For example, engaging Board of Education in efforts to increase bicycle transit, bike racks at schools, non-motorized parade, and bike racks in parking garages. In our 84 ideas, several relate to WVU. At our meeting this Thursday, Jonathan is also going to take the initiative to get us moving on them. We've learned a lot in the past year. At this Thursday's meeting, I'd like our new members to get up to speed with the rest of us and for all of us to renew our energy and decide where to go from here. See you Thursday! Frank

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Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '07

30 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, Do you concur with my presenting the attached Bicycle Friendly Community award application to the Traffic Commission at their meeting next Wednesday? Normally, we would review the application in our meeting, finalize it, approve it and then present it to the Traffic Commission. Since our next meeting is next Thursday, that means that the earliest that we could deliver the application to the TC would be October 4. Positive Spin worked on part I over a year ago. Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and I (the BFC committe) have been working on the whole application since February. To complete the application, we interviewed and obtained input from * Chet Parson, MPO Director; * Dan Boroff, City Manager; * Terry Hough, City Engineer and Director Public Works; * Phil Scott, Chief of Police; Mike Lantz, Police rep on TC; Mark Trump and Brian Hennessey, bicycle mounted police; * David Bruffy, Director of MountainLine; * Tom Arnold, Director of Morgantown Parking Authority; * Ralph Larue, Assistant Director BOPARC; * Terri Cutright, Director Downtown Morgantown; * Stacey Brodak, Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau We completed our interview with Dan Boroff last Monday. He is reviewing the attached now. He said that he would sign it and submit it after we ran it through the Traffic Commission. My intention is to have Ron Justice, Morgantown Mayor and MPO President; Dan Boroff, City Manager; and Chet Parsons, MPO Director to sign the transmittal letter to the League of American Bicyclists. By next week, I think they will be primed to do it. If they have to wait until October or later, it might not happen. I want to present the application to the TC next week mainly to keep them on board and to take the opportunity to use it to educate them about what it takes to become a bicycle friendly community. We don't need their approval because we're not asking for any money. But, if we delivered it directly to Justice, Boroff and Parsons without their first seeing it, we could lose their future support. As you review the application, I hope you will see that it is an accurate, if somewhat rosy, report of the bicycling situation in the Greater Morgantown area. I'm pretty sure we won't win the award. Everybody we interviewed understands that's not the immediate purpose. They understand that submitting the award will get us authoritative feedback from LAB that the City can use to make us a Bicycle Friendly Community. Some attachments listed at the back of Part II of the application, such as our February recommendations to the TC, are not included in the attachment to this message because they would make it way to big and you already have them. Sorry for the long message:( Obviously, I need your reply by next Tuesday! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: Grant]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

Bike Board Members, The outlook for a state grant to support our Education recommendations looks really positive. I met again last Monday with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. He was very forgiving and understanding that I didn't have more than a short list of cost items with just a few cost estimates and only a 10 line outline for a justification when I'd promised to have the meat of the application done by now. At our last meeting, Mr. Mikorski agreed to contact Harold Simmons, the WV Coordinator of the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) to find out who has applied in the past, who received them, who didn't and why they did or didn't get them. Jeff spoke with Mr. Simmons and learned that Beckley and one other city applied for the grant in the past (before the minimum request was $30K). Beckley won a $10K education grant because they had a very well defined program. On the other hand, the City that didn't get the grant had a half-baked proposal (my words) and couldn't answer questions about it when asked. The best news is that Mr. Simmons said the state is looking for proposals that will diversify the TEP. One concern that Mr. Mikorski voiced in our last meeting was that the City might resist submitting an Education grant proposal if they thought it would compete with their proposal for more Streetscape funding. Mr. Mikorski raised this with Mr. Simmons. Simmons replied that the proposal evaluators wouldn't consider them to be competing at all because the Streetscape money is much more and, more importantly, it's category (infrastructure) is very different. In fact, Mr. Simmons encouraged Mr. Mikorski to submit the Effective Cycling Education proposal because the state is looking for more proposals of that type. Mr. Mikorski also made the brilliant observation that the Bike-and-Chevron shared lane markings are also educational. I was concerned that the $30K minimum was too high for the Education scope that we recommended to the Traffic Commission in our February recommendations. The Bike-and-Chevron details that we delivered to the Traffic Commission in June total approximately $13K so we may be able to submit a well substantiated and justified proposal. The key is going to be able to estimate impact. Mr. Mikorski agreed to meet with me again in a month, or earlier if we get something useful done. In the meantime, he volunteered to draft the parts of the proposal that he can without having the cycling specific content. Hope you're all getting in good rides! I was writing this on my front porch and was alarmed when it got dark already at 8:24 pm:( See you Thursday next week! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Grant Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:00:16 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org CC: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)comcast.net> Bike Board members, Those of you who printed and posted flyers for this weekend's Road I course, please accept my gratitude. Nobody signed up. The next offering is September 8-9. Attached is the flyer updated for these dates. Would you please replace the flyers you posted with this one? Perhaps with a little more exposure time, the flyers will bring in a minimum of 4 participants. Yesterday, I met with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. He is quite supportive of pursuing a WV Transportation Enhancement grant to support our Education recommendations. To submit a grant on our behalf, Mr. Mikorski needs us to define what the money would be spent on, how much would be spent on each item, and the transportation impact. Our chances of getting the grant depend on how substantive and credible a case we can make. Who will work with me to do this? Intent-to-propose applications are due 15-November. Grants are $30K minimum and must be spent in 12-15 months. The state provides 80% and the municipality or county must contribute 20%. The application must be approved by City Council. Proposed projects must fit into one or more of 12 categories. Category #1 is "provision of facilities for pedestrians or bicyclists". Category #2 is "provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Proposals are due 15-Jan. Awards are announced 6-9 months later. Mr. Mikorski has a good rapport with Harold Simmons the WV coordinator of transportation grants. He will talk with Simmons to find out who applied for category 1 and 2 grants in the past, who received them, who didn't and why they did or didn't get them. He'll feed guidance back to us. Anytime the City spends over $10K on one project, they must request competitive bids. Mr. Mikorski emphasized that the state won't pay salaries but will pay consultants. We should recognize that the City will probably end up hiring consultants rather than funding Bike Board members. I will talk with Ron Eck about the best way to balance this out. Dr. Eck is Chairman of the Traffic Commission, a WVU Civil Engineering professor, and, I believe, a member of a consulting group. In our February recommendations, we recommended that the City get a $10K grant to be spent over 24-months to purchase, develop and deliver training. We didn't define any more detail than that. If we flesh out our education details and they total to less than $30K, we could include infrastructure. That we convince City Council and the State that they will realize substantial value for their investment is crucial. My next meeting with Mr. Mikorski is 22-August. Let's have a substantive case to present! I look forward to your reply. Frank /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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WVU Bicycle Library
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

I have always strongly held that if we really want to make a significant change here in Morgantown we need to target WVU. While community bike programs in the United States (vs Europe) are often riddled with vandalism and theft issues, this blog at AASHE - http://www.aashe.net/staffblog/campus-culture/community-yellow-bike-programs - claims the Bicycle Library - http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html - at the University of Kentucky is set-up in a way that avoids these problems via a check-out system with accountability. Now that WVU is back in session this may be an interesting approach to bring to the awareness of the SGA. What do you all think? Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU Bicycle Library
by director 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

Jonathan, Although I agree in principle with the concept of a bike library, it's effectiveness depends on having other things in place first. 1) Secure, accessible parking 2) Educated cyclists If you implement it by giving bikes to undisciplined cyclists from a central location you may do more harm than good. I think our highest priority should be to educate cyclists and motorists (and pedestrians) how to share the roads safely. Then act to get secure parking, then make bikes freely available. (in that order) But I might be wrong. Anyone else? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:51:08 -0400 >I have always strongly held that if we really want to make a significant >change here in Morgantown we need to target WVU. While community bike >programs in the United States (vs Europe) are often riddled with >vandalism and theft issues, this blog at AASHE - >http://www.aashe.net/staffblog/campus-culture/community-yellow-bike-programs >- claims the Bicycle Library - >http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html - at the University of >Kentucky is set-up in a way that avoids these problems via a check-out >system with accountability. > >Now that WVU is back in session this may be an interesting approach to >bring to the awareness of the SGA. What do you all think? > >Jonathan > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Call for agenda items
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply with any topics that you want on the agenda for our September 6 meeting. Two tentative items are the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application that should be final by then and the application for a WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant to support our Education plan and, perhaps, our Infrastructure plan. Also, if you haven't taken the LAB Road I course, the next offering is September 8-9 and you can register by calling BOPARC at 304-296-8356. Frank

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Advocacy campaign announced by Trek at their annual meeting
by director 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Check this out! http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/277.html Note that some of the money will be going to Bike Friendly Cities. Another incentive to get the application finished. Nick Note that the author shares my last name. My family is from Madison, but as far as I know we're not related.

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August Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 17 Aug '07

17 Aug '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the August meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator is back online!
by director 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

Good morning, I came across this calculator on one of the email lists I subscribe to. I wanted to send it to Bill Reger-Nash, but didn't have his individual address so I'm sending it to the group. Hope it's of general interest. You input the population of your community and a few other simple factors to get a cost calculation of health factors. Hope it helps. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Barry Zalph <barry(a)bicyclingforlouisville.org> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:44:45 -0400 Several years ago, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation posted on one of its Active Living websites a research-based Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator. Here is their message about the renewed availability of the calculator online. This is a great tool for showing the economic benefits to a community of increasing walking or bicycling. Begin forwarded message: > <snip> > > Hello, > > Great news! The Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator is back online at: > http://www.ecu.edu/picostcalc/. The cost calculator is a free, > easy-to-use tool that provides an estimate of the financial cost of > physically inactive people to a particular community, city, state or > business. You are being contacted because you asked to be notified > when this tool is back online; you will not receive future emails from > us. > > David Chenoweth, PhD, a professor of health education and director of > worksite health promotion studies at East Carolina University and > former grantee of the RWJF Active Living Leadership program, is the > creator of the cost calculator. If you have questions about the > calculator, you may reach Dr. Chenoweth directly > at hmacheno(a)coastalnet.com. > > Best regards, > Gail > > Gail C. Klein > Administrative Assistant > > Robert Wood Johnson Foundation > Route 1 and College Road East Princeton, NJ 08543 > Tel. 609 627-5926 www.rwjf.org >

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Fwd: anti-Bike Route brochure
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, The following link provides the most concise (2 pages) information about bike lanes and positive measures to increase cycling that I have seen. http://savingcommunities.org/issues/transportation/pedalcycle/libertylanesb… . I hope you'll take a look at it. Thanks to Nick for finding it! Frank >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:44:45 -0400 >From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> >Subject: anti-Bike Route brochure >X-Originating-IP: [63.66.160.254] >To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >Reply-to: <director(a)positivespin.org> >X-Mailer: <IMail v8.05> > >Frank, >Don't know if you're interested in this but I thought I'd pass it >on. This is from a guy in Pittsburgh that I met Sunday. I told him how >lucky we are in Morgantown that there hasn't been a bike lane put in yet. > >http://savingcommunities.org/issues/transportation/pedalcycle/libertylanesb… > >Nick

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"Street Smarts" bike safety literature
by director 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

Good evening, Just wanted to let everyone know that Positive Spin ordered a case (212 copies) of the Street Smarts book that was handed out at the Road I class in April. The package is expected to arrive tomorrow so I'll have them at the shop Wed at Positive Spin 5-7pm (or any of our other open times). If you would like copies please call (276-0213) or come by and pick up what you need. They cost us about $1 each, we'd appreciate any compensation anyone can offer. If you have a group and want multiple copies we're happy to accomodate, but please consider helping us cover costs so we can order another case when this one's gone. Please pass this information on to any individuals or groups who may be interested. Also for information, we have bike safety education videos for all ages. Thanks Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin

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Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

Bike Board members, Those of you who printed and posted flyers for this weekend's Road I course, please accept my gratitude. Nobody signed up. The next offering is September 8-9. Attached is the flyer updated for these dates. Would you please replace the flyers you posted with this one? Perhaps with a little more exposure time, the flyers will bring in a minimum of 4 participants. Yesterday, I met with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. He is quite supportive of pursuing a WV Transportation Enhancement grant to support our Education recommendations. To submit a grant on our behalf, Mr. Mikorski needs us to define what the money would be spent on, how much would be spent on each item, and the transportation impact. Our chances of getting the grant depend on how substantive and credible a case we can make. Who will work with me to do this? Intent-to-propose applications are due 15-November. Grants are $30K minimum and must be spent in 12-15 months. The state provides 80% and the municipality or county must contribute 20%. The application must be approved by City Council. Proposed projects must fit into one or more of 12 categories. Category #1 is "provision of facilities for pedestrians or bicyclists". Category #2 is "provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Proposals are due 15-Jan. Awards are announced 6-9 months later. Mr. Mikorski has a good rapport with Harold Simmons the WV coordinator of transportation grants. He will talk with Simmons to find out who applied for category 1 and 2 grants in the past, who received them, who didn't and why they did or didn't get them. He'll feed guidance back to us. Anytime the City spends over $10K on one project, they must request competitive bids. Mr. Mikorski emphasized that the state won't pay salaries but will pay consultants. We should recognize that the City will probably end up hiring consultants rather than funding Bike Board members. I will talk with Ron Eck about the best way to balance this out. Dr. Eck is Chairman of the Traffic Commission, a WVU Civil Engineering professor, and, I believe, a member of a consulting group. In our February recommendations, we recommended that the City get a $10K grant to be spent over 24-months to purchase, develop and deliver training. We didn't define any more detail than that. If we flesh out our education details and they total to less than $30K, we could include infrastructure. That we convince City Council and the State that they will realize substantial value for their investment is crucial. My next meeting with Mr. Mikorski is 22-August. Let's have a substantive case to present! I look forward to your reply. Frank Cyclists Fare Best when They Act and Are Treated as Drivers of Vehicles

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Fwd: Safe Routes to Schools Program
by Greg Good 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

Hello all, I just received this notice from the MPO that the coordinator of the Safe Routes to Schools program for the WVDOT will be in town next, Thursday, August 16. It's an open invitation, so it is legit to let anyone know who wants to promote pedestrian or bicycle travel to school for grade school and middle school. NB: not applicable to high schools. Greg >>> "Kelli LaNeve" <klaneve(a)moncpc.org> 8/10/2007 9:45 AM >>> Members: The MPO would like to invite you to the next Policy Board Meeting on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers to hear a presentation on the Safe Routes to School Program. This is a national program created by Section 1404 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). It provides federal funds to West Virginia to substantially improve the ability of primary and middle school students (K-8) to walk and bicycle to school safely. The purposes of this program are to enable and encourage children to walk and bicycle to school, to make walking and bicycling to school a safer and more appealing transportation choice and to facilitate the planning, development and implementation of such projects. Please join the presenter, Rebecca Davison (WVDOH) and the Policy Board for this informative meeting. Also, please feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who you feel might be interested. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at 291-9572. Thank you, Kelli LaNeve Office Manager Monongalia County Planning Commission Greater Morgantown MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown WV. 26505 304 291 9572 304 291 9573 (FAX) www.moncpc.org <http://www.moncpc.org/>

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MHS Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

Dear Frank Devono, Substituting bicycling for driving to MHS is one solution to the parking problem reported in today's Dominion Post. Providing secure sheltered bicycle storage, a shower, and a locker to store commuting stuff would facilitate cycling to school. MHS currently provides driving students who drive and park on school property a $45/month benefit. The benefit may not be on the books but it is nonetheless real. Please consider reallocating at least a part of this benefit to students who ride their bikes to school in the form of a cash payment, voucher, or some other tangible reward. Have you considered some physical education credit? Morgantown has 2 League of American Bicyclists certified Cycling Instructors who would be happy to teach students to ride safely and confidently to school, if you need help. Students who travel 5 miles or less to school, certainly 1 mile or less, could bicycle to school almost as easily and quickly as driving. Promoting the health and environmental benefits of riding a bike to school coupled with a student-led campaign to make it "cool" could possibly eliminate the parking problem as well as improve the health of the students. Please contact me by replying to this message or by calling me at 304-376-0446 to realize this solution. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Pictures of bike facilities
by director 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Good evening, I just came across this photo resource for bike facility pictures. Couldn't remember if it had been mentioned before. http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/pool/ It was mentioned on the website... http://mplsbikelove.com/forum/index.php under (blush) bikeporn Interestingly, bikers in MSP haven't been nearly as inconvenienced by the I35W bridge collapse as drivers. When I was a student at the UofM I lived a few blocks from this bridge. Traffic got jugged up then (1980). Fortunately MSP has been establishing some outstanding bike paths and routes. I was there a few years ago and the city is like 2 different places depending whether you bike or drive. The biking city is much friendlier, more relaxed and functional. Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Storage
by Chris Fletcher 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Mr. Gmeindle: Thank you for submitting your recommendation. I will incorporate same into the proposed revisions that the Planning Commission will be reviewing this Thursday at their regular monthly meeting. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Planning Director City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 (o) 304.284.7534 (f) cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org _____ From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:21 PM To: Chris Fletcher Cc: Ron Justice; Dan Boroff; Don Spencer; bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Bicycle Storage Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Morgantown Director of Planning 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Chris, Following is a response to your request of Don Spencer for the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's recommendation on bicycle storage space for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4. Based upon precedents set by cities of similar size and demographics, we recommend the following MINIMUM guidelines: * 1 indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit should be provided. (Ideally 2 spaces per dwelling unit should be provided.) * Each space should be a minimum of 3-feet x 6-feet x 4-feet * Each bicycle should be able to be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure. * There should also be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle. Please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address or phone number below to discuss. Also, please reply with confirmation of your receipt of this letter. Sincerely, Frank Gmeindl, Chairman Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Email: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net> Phone: 304-376-0446 Betsy Shogren, Secretary Email: edz4(a)cdc.gov <mailto:edz4@cdc.gov> Phone: 937-602-4483

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Bicycle Storage
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Morgantown Director of Planning 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Chris, Following is a response to your request of Don Spencer for the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's recommendation on bicycle storage space for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4. Based upon precedents set by cities of similar size and demographics, we recommend the following MINIMUM guidelines: * 1 indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit should be provided. (Ideally 2 spaces per dwelling unit should be provided.) * Each space should be a minimum of 3-feet x 6-feet x 4-feet * Each bicycle should be able to be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure. * There should also be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle. Please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address or phone number below to discuss. Also, please reply with confirmation of your receipt of this letter. Sincerely, Frank Gmeindl, Chairman Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Email: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net> Phone: 304-376-0446 Betsy Shogren, Secretary Email: edz4(a)cdc.gov <mailto:edz4@cdc.gov> Phone: 937-602-4483

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Class Flyer
by autumn bliss 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

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Thu, 2-Aug, Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '07

01 Aug '07

Bike Board Members, Please find attached 2 files: the minutes of our last meeting and the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. The Traffic Commission won't be meeting on their regular day this month, the day before our meeting. They'll probably have it shortly after our Thursday meeting so this Thursday, we'll have a chance to craft anything we want to deliver to them this month. The minutes of the July TC meeting aren't out yet and I'm wishing I'd written a summary right after the meeting because I forgetting. But, here's my best recollection: At the July TC meeting, all but one or two of the TC members showed up an hour earlier than their regular starting time to participate in my 1-hour lecture on Transportation Cycling for Planners and Public Officials. Everyone was quite engaged and we had lively discussion about effective cycling and how transportation planning can facilitate or thwart effective cycling. I think most of the members now have a much better idea of how cyclists should ride in traffic and how planners, public officials and motorists should treat cyclists. During their normal course of business, the TC unanimously voted to request the City Manager to implement the bike-and-chevron shared lane markings that we recommended for the streets over which the City has control. They also voted unanimously to ask the City Manager to meet with the State DOH to arrange to implement the markings on the streets that we recommended within the City that the state DOH controls. During my presentation, Frank Devono, Superintendent of Schools, and Ted Shriver of Williams-Shriver architects presented their plan to move Prairie Avenue to accommodate Morgantown High School expansion. Trying to score some points I think following my presentation on cycling, they reported that they were going to retain the existing bike rack but move it across the street. After a long discussion, the TC practically directed them to include indoor bicycle parking in their design. See you Thursday! Remember, rehydrate at every tee;) Frank

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Pgh meeting on shared lane markings & bike parking
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Last night I attended a meeting in Pittsburgh on their recently installed Bike-and-Chevron markings and on bicycle parking. Attached is my summary of the meeting. They work! Frank

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Chevrons
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Isn't the attached a beautiful site? Frank

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July Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Jul '07

18 Jul '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the July meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Re: [Bikeboard] Lecture to TC tonight 5:30
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

Nick, Perfect! Thanks! May I copy this response to the Bike Board? It shows we're getting traction. Frank At 11:37 AM 7/12/2007, you wrote: >Mr. Shriver, >As requested by Frank Gmeindl of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board I'm >forwarding to you a copy of recommendations that were prepared the city of >Morgantown for bike lockers to be considered for downtown bike parking >(they were not presented). You may find this information helpful when >Morgantown High School grounds are redeveloped. I have much more >extensive information available. Please contact me if you would like to >discuss it further, I'd be happy to meet with you at your convenience. > >As you may know, there is currently an unsheltered bike rack in front of >the school that sees little use. I've discussed with the vice principal, >the reasons that students wouldn't want to leave any bike in an >unsheltered and unsecure location. I believe that weather exposure is at >the top of this list. > >Frank also indicated that it's been decided to move bike parking across >the street from the school. I would urge that this decision be >reconsidered, and instead that the car spaces be relocated so bikes can be >next to the school. Besides the symbolic effect of putting bikes closer >than cars, a cross-street location for bike parking would mean that >students have to walk across traffic to get to school after parking their >bikes. It would make more sense to replace 1 or 2 car-parking spaces next >to the building with bike parking (10 or more bikes can typically fit in a >single car space) and put the car spaces across the street. > >In fact, it's been shown at many other facilities that if you provide a >sheltered, secure and attractive bike parking facility the number of >people driving will be reduced enough to reduce parking lot size. > >Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance providing >information or advice. > >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >(and Morgantown Municipal Bike Board) >Morgantown, WV >304-267-0213 >304-599-1791 >I understand that > >

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Lecture to TC tonight 5:30
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Just a reminder that 5:30-6:30 tonight in Council Chambers at City Hall, I'm delivering to the Traffic Commission an updated version of the lecture that you helped me develop. If you have nothing better to do, I'd appreciate your attendance. After the lecture, the TC will have their regular monthly meeting. I haven't seen the agenda yet but I expect the regular Bike Board report to be one of the first items. In that portion, we'll deliver the recommendations on the Bike-and-Chevron locations. Just your physical presence would make this a lot easier for me. Frank

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Happy Birthday, Jonathan!
by Elizabeth Shogren 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

Thanks for coming to the meeting on your birthday. :-)

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Computer Projector
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Bike Board members, Can anybody bring a computer projector to the meeting tomorrow night? Frank

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5-July Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda and 4 read-aheads for this Thursday's Bike Board meeting. Hope you're all getting in some good riding in the meantime! See you Thursday! Frank

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Chevron Google Map Online
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

I created a map showing all the Chevrons proposed in the Roadway Symbol Plan 6.11.07.doc. You can view the url below at Google Maps. I've attached a KML file that you may use with Google World to fly around and view all the chevrons. Tell me if you find any mistakes. Google doesn't align the roads perfectly with the satellite view, however, it's pretty close. I hope this makes the process to prioritize the suggested Chevrons easier for everyone, it certainly has for me. Google Maps BB Chevrons: http://tinyurl.com/348oq9 Jonathan

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June Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

> Attached, please find the minutes for the June meeting of the Bike Board. > > Thank you, and have a nice day further, > > BETSY SHOGREN > >

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TC meeting outcome
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Bike Board Members, Our interaction with the Traffic Commission tonight (13-May) was probably the most successful yet. *1. Education* The TC members unanimously agreed to start their next meeting 1 hour early to participate in the Intro to Safe Cycling course for planners and public officials. (This is the presentation whose draft I sent you before our last meeting. I will ask for your feedback on the final before I present it to the TC.) The next TC meeting is Wednesday, 11-July, 5:30 PM. *2. Replacement Members* The TC agreed with our recommendations of Autumn Bryson, Gunnar Shogren, Sam Stone and Alice Vernon as replacement members. *3. Bike-and-Chevron markings* On behalf of the Infrastructure Committee, Chip presented the attached recommendation for placement of the Bike-and-Chevron markings. As you can see on the attached, we categorized the recommended streets into city streets, state or county road under DOH jurisdiction and intersections of city and DOH roads. The Traffic Commission asked us to prioritize the city streets and to prioritize the other roads and give the prioritized lists to Terry Hough. She agreed to present the recommendation to the WV DOH and report back to the TC and Bike Board. The TC is definitely behind this and wants to get at least some of it done. * 4. Rail trail signs and stripes (First part of Sam Stone's request) *The TC accepted our recommendation to install "Keep Right" signs at all trail entrances and voted to request BOPARC to implement. They discussed extensively our striping recommendation. They voted to recommend to BOPARC that they install appropriate stripes on congested sections of the trail. *5. Second part of Sam Stone's request *I reported that Stone's request was congruent with our February Bike-and-Chevron recommendations (Broad Goal 1 Pilot Project 1) but that he identified some additional routes. I pointed out that some of both of our and Sam's routes are outside the city limits and all of them are state roads. We have the list of routes but I didn't provide it. I suggested that we provide it after the city implements the recommendations discussed in item #3 above. They agreed. *ACTION ITEM * The Infrastructure Committee will prioritize the Bike-under-Chevron recommended locations and provide the prioritized lists to Terry Hough. * *Frank

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FWD: Re: [Thunderhead] Bicycle Commuting Brochure
by director 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Good evening, This brochure from the Utah DOT just came out. If you know anyone who is considering bike commuting, please consider sharing it with them. Historically, every year that saw rising gas prices has been accompanied with higher injury and death rates. These can be prevented with adequate education. After reading the book recommend that they find a buddy as well. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Brad Woods" <brad(a)utahbikes.org> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:29:43 -0600 The Utah Department of Transportation came out with a Bicycle Commuting Guide a few years ago that is pretty good. It is based on a guide from the Capital Bicycling Club in Olympia Washington. It can be downloaded here. http://www.dot.state.ut.us/main/f?p=100:pg:10678283872203470000:::1:T,V:1020 , Brad Woods Utah Bicycle Coalition

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FW: New Bike Lanes, Bike Swap, and More!
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Looks like Pittsburgh had some success getting their "sharrows" (our "chevrons") on the road, and the mayor is even planning to take a spin and have a photo opp. I thought it might be worth popping the Bike PGH folks an email to find out some of the details. (company, locales, etc.) ------------------------------ *From:* BikePGH [mailto:news@bike-pgh.org] *Sent:* Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:02 AM *To:* riccipt(a)yahoo.com *Subject:* New Bike Lanes, Bike Swap, and More! 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You can still smell the fresh paint! Ride with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl on the new lane! Join us on Monday, June 18 at 11:00 AM for a kickoff and celebratory ride along the new facility with the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl. We will be meeting at the parklet at Baum Blvd and Liberty Ave at 10:45 AM for a press event and speech by the Mayor. PLEASE RSVP to info(a)bike-pgh.org if you plan on riding along. An RSVP is not necessary to ride, we just need to get a rough estimate on how many folks to expect. Oh, and don't forget your helmet! The ride will end at the Church Brew Works. Although we're not footing the bill, join us for lunch afterwards at the great Pittsburgh brew-pub restaurant (I mean, they've got pierogi pizza, how great is that!?). In the meantime, give credit where credit is due, and tell the planning department <richard.meritzer(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> that you appreciate the safety improvement. [image: sharrow shared lane marking]Also, take a moment and read this FAQ<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.jqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>to learn about these new shared lane markings, or "sharrows." Pittsburgh is the first city in Pennsylvania to adopt these, so they will be new to folks who have never ridden or driven in California. All of this and more can be found by following this link<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.iqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> . What streets are next? Greenfield Rd. in Squirrel Hill is next to be striped. PLUS, Bike Pittsburgh was recently funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation to work with a traffic engineering firm to identify more streets to be signed, striped, and marked - so stay tuned! Get involved and support this work! If you want to get involved and see even more bike facilities such as this all over Pittsburgh, please become a member of Bike Pittsburgh<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>. More members = more advocacy = more cycling improvements. It's as simple as that! *BikeFest '07 News! * *Bike Swap Vendors Needed *[image: BikeFest]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.4kcy66bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>Do you have a pile of bike parts lying in a box under your bed? Willing to part with one of your many bikes? Or just looking to find some bargains? Check out the Bike Swap on June 30th in the parking lot behind REI in the SouthSide Works. Everyone is welcome to attend, shop, and trade at this giant fleamarket for all things cycling! This year's event will coincide with the Rails to Trails Conservancy's Greenway Sojourn and REI's ever popular Garage Sale, so there will be tons of folks there. Individual Vendors: Selling space this year is FREE to individuals. You just need to bring your own display materials (table, pop-up tent, etc) and stuff to sell/trade/barter with. Although selling space is free for individuals, please RSVP to bikefest(a)bike-pgh.org and let us know you are coming so that we can prepare. Last chance to get into the print calendar!The calendar of events will be off to the printer shortly, so please, if you have an event idea that you've been sitting on, don't hesitate - now is the time to submit!!! The calendar of events<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.fgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>is open to whoever wants to organize an event, and make it relate to the bicycle. BikePGH is providing the framework, merely acting as the "hub" to catalyze the events. You can either put on an event as an individual or as an organization. Be creative! Donate and be recognized!We know not everyone has time to organize or participate in events, but many of you want to contribute in some way. You can do so by donating to help us run this fantastic event. Any amount helps - $10... $50... $100... $1,000! No donation is too small. All donations are tax deductible, and we will recognize your generosity on a great big poster at the BikeFest Party (June 29th) and list you in our BikeFest emails and summer newsletter. Please send donations using PayPal<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>to donate(a)bike-pgh.org and make a note that it is for BikeFest. Or please send a check to: Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. 33 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Thanks to our sponsors: Fuji<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.lgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Planet Bike<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.mgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> UPMC Center for Sports Medicine<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.ngapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Pittsburgh City Paper<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.rgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Pittsburgh Filmmakers<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.lqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Big Bang Bicycles<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.mqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> East End Brewing<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.nqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Iron City Bicycles<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.tgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Pittsburgh Pro Bikes<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.wgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> REI<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.xgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> South Park Cycles Trek of Pittsburgh<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.ygapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> TRM Cycles<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.oqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Whole Foods Market<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.zgapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> WYEP<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.9gapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> *2nd Annual Allegheny County Parks Mountain Bike Festival * [image: mountain bike festival]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.o8bsf4bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>Get your mountain bike ready to explore some of the best mountain biking possible in PTAG's Allegheny County Mountain Bike Festival<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.pqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>. The point of the festival is to showcase the great mountain biking opportunities in our county parks, as well as raise awareness for the important work that the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.o8bsf4bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>does in them. The events are designed so that everyone from beginner to experienced mountain bikers will find some folks to ride with. *The Schedule: * *Boyce Park:* Meet at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Four Seasons Lodge parking lot and Patrol No. 1 Grove. Leader Tom Hong, 412-798-9466 tchong(a)city-net.com *Deer Lakes: *Meet at 6 p.m. June 21 at the second parking lot on the right at the Veteran's Grove. Leaders Lee and Elizabeth Klevens, 724-265-2220 klevens(a)connecttime.net *Hartwood Acres:* Meet at 6 p.m. June 22 at the parking lot between the school and concert stage on Middle Road in Hampton. Leader Maurice Tierney, 412-302-9070 publisher(a)dirtragmag.com *South Park:* Meet at 11 a.m. June 23 at the Stone Manse Grove behind the tennis courts. Take Route 88 to Corrigan Drive to Stone Manse Drive in Rotary. Leader Tom Wright, 412-414-5627 tom(a)pittsburghmountainbiking.com North Park: Meet at 11 a.m. June 24 at the swimming pool by the playground McCandless Shelter. Leader Bob Bannon, 412-795-7444 robanco(a)prodigy.net. The festival will end with a party after the North Park ride. *Ride Your Bike to FLUX and Park (Hassle) Free! * *BikePGH to provide free bike valet service at FLUX Downtown on June 16th * [image: flux downtown]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.qqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>"FLUX goes green and plans to recycle every scrap of waste (cups, bottles, used up art) from tonight's event. FLUX gets architects SO-AD to design its borowed space...And--our favourite--FLUX and Bike Pittsburgh offer free Bike Valet service. Tres swank. So leave the Hummer at home." - City Paper This Free & Secure BIKE VALET SERVICE is sponsored by FLUX and provided by Bike Pittsburgh! *FLUX is a multi disciplinary event series that celebrates, gathers and showcases two of the Pittsburgh region's greatest assets: our emerging, grass-roots, non-traditional art scene and our vibrant, evolving communities.* Tickets $10 at the door cash only, $8 for students (with valid ID), Kids under 10 free Door proceeds benefit participating artists / Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol / Limited handicap accessibility More details<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.8gapsacab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> *Reminder: Please comment on SPC's Long Range Plan * *Make sure attention is paid to bike/ped infrastructure! * The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.rqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>is asking for public comment on their draft of the Long Range Plan titled *Project Region: 2035 Transportation Development Plan*. Why is this important!? Because SPC determines what state and federal transportation dollars are spent on in our region. *Make sure they know how important it is to allocate plenty of those dollars to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure!* You can read a copy of the DRAFT 2035 PLAN by clicking here<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.sqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> Please email SPC at comments(a)spcregion.org and tell them that you want bicycling and walking to be referenced throughout the entire plan. Click "more info" below for an example email that you can cut and paste or add to any way you see fit: More info<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.tqmfdbcab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> *Calendar of Events * *All Things Cycling and More!* Click here<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.izmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>or on the calendar image below to view our full calendar of events. For details click on the individual events. 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Every Friday a group leaves from Pittsburgh Pro at 6:15PM: confirm with Jason <jason(a)pghprobikes.com> More rides can be found at WPW<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.kzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>, P.O.R.C.<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.lzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…>, and Venture Outdoors<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.mzmh57bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> *Get Linked In to Local Bike Culture * [image: Screenshot of messageboard]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lwu7bbcab.0.disz66bab.uzf778bab.1379&ts=S0253&p=htt…> *Don't forget to check out our new local online forums!* Ask bike or commuting related questions, find out about Pittsburgh cycling events, meet other cyclists, peddle your wares, or just hang out and have a laugh on the Bike Pittsburgh Forums. It's FREE, fun, and a great way to get involved. 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BFC Application - BOPARC Interview
by director 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Good morning, I've arranged to meet with Ralph LaRue to discuss the BOPARC BFC application questions. Greg Good and I were supposed to attend, I don't know if he'll be back in town yet. I'd invite anyone else interested to attend. Here are the details. Where: Marilla Park BOPARC office When: Wed Jun 20 1pm (~ 1 hr) Will also briefly discuss LAB Bike Safety classes to be offered through BOPARC Thank you, Nick Hein

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Tulsa to Deploy RFID Automated Bike Rental Racks
by director 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

Good evening, Frank, Sorry I was late for the TC meeting. The shop was crazy tonite, in a wonderful sort of way. Thanks for the synopsis. Sounds like everything went well. Just received this news about the Tulsa Cyclestation/ bike sharing system. Sounds like something that might work here. Details below. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org" <johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org> Reply-To: johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:35:51 -0400 It's not a Paris scale system but it looks like Tulsa wins the bike share race in the US. Tulsa to Deploy RFID Automated Bike Rental Racks Monday June 4th, 2007 QI Systems [1], a Canadian provider of contactless, access control, and tracking solutions, last week introduced an innovative RFID-based bicycle rental automation system that will allow the public to check out and return rental bikes from unattended bike racks. Dubbed Cyclestation, the system will be initially deployed in the Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan area. The system is simple. Each bicycle is tagged and secured to the RFID reader-equipped rack. To check out one of the bikes, a user scans his or her credit card for identification and authentication. The bike is released for the user to ride for a prescribed amount of time. If the user does not return the bike within that time, the swiped credit card is charged a fee. The system determines the presence of each bike based on whether its RFID tag is within range of the reader. The racks are all wired to a central server so the system can monitor the bicycle inventory across multiple locations. This allows users the convenience of being able to check in a bike at any of the racks within a system, not just the one where the bike was originally checked out. According to local newspaper Tulsa World [2], four Cyclestations including a fleet of 75 "Tulsa Townie" pink bicycles will be deployed at the city's River Parks recreation area (see the photo [3]). The single-gear cruiser bikes will be available free for 24 hours; if not returned within that time, the user's credit card is charged $100. Some of the bikes have already arrived in Tulsa, but the system will undergo testing for another few weeks before being opened to the public. The $300,000 Tulsa Townies project was commissioned by the Warren Medical Research Center as part of an effort to promote healthy living. QI Systems, which plans to commercialize Cyclestation and has already received distributor interest, has pledged to donate a portion of profits from each sold unit to the Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa. 1: http://www.qisystems.ca/ 2: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070602_1_A2_hTheh88311 3: http://www.tulsaworld.com/mm/photojournalism/relatedphotos.aspx?articleID=07 0602_1_A2_hTheh88311

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB report to TC
by director 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Frank, I had contacted Ella Belling as I promised to find out if she had info on trail striping and signage standards. I don't think she really read the message all the way through, because she said the city would take care of it and forwarded my email to Ralph LaRue. I didn't get a response. While talking to Chip at Wamsley's today he said that she mentioned to him that she has the information, what there is of it, but it isn't entirely consistent. Tonite I remembered that a friend of mine in Minneapolis helped develope the trails and signage there. I've emailed him to find out what they used for signage and striping. Minneapolis has had trails like ours since I went to school there in the late 70's and his knowledge should be helpful. I'll let you know if I hear back from him. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:36:28 -0400 >Bike Board Members: > >Attached is an outline of a report I plan to make to the Traffic >Commission tomorrow (13-Jun) night. I welcome your comments and guidance. > >Frank > >

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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Bike Board Members: Attached is an outline of a report I plan to make to the Traffic Commission tomorrow (13-Jun) night. I welcome your comments and guidance. Frank

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A tie! REPLY ASAP!!!
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Bike Board Members: PLEASE REPLY ASAP whether you prefer Robbie Acciavatti or Alice Vernon as the second greater Morgantown replacement member. Unfortunately, we had a tie between Alice and Robbie. Here's the vote tally for our greater Morgantown replacement members: 8 Sam Stone 5 Alice Vernon 5 Robbie Acciavatti This is based on 12 members votes. The recommendation that I give to the Traffic Commission tomorrow evening will be based on the votes that we get by 3:00 PM tomorrow. Frank

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Recount
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

Bike Board members, PLEASE REPLY ASAP. It has come to my attention that our #1 candidate, Robbie Acciavatti, for Bike Board membership from within the City no longer lives within the City. That makes Autumn Bryson and Gunnar Shogren the candidates that we will recommend to the Traffic Commission if they are willing to serve. Since Robbie Acciavatti wasn't in the running for out of City candidates, I would like to ask you to reply to this message with your distribution of 2 points among the following candidates: Sam Stone Alice Vernon Robbie Acciavatti Probably the easiest was to do it is to reply to this message and write the points that you give in front of the names of your choice. As a reminder, you can give both points to one candidate or distribute them among two candidates. I will tally the votes and let you know the outcome by next Tuesday. Obviously, your prompt response is necessary. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

Sam, I hope your trip to Nashville was productive. Thanks for clarifying your desires. The Bike Board met tonight and considered them vis-a-vis the Bike Board's February recommendations to the Traffic Commission. *Road Signage* The Bike Board agrees that pole signage would be a good adjunct to stencil signage and can probably be installed sooner. We agree with the routes that you suggest. Most of them are the same as those the Bike Board recommended in February. We will recommend to the Traffic Commission that they supplement the routes that we recommended with the different routes that you requested. All the roads that both you and the Bike Board want to sign are state roads. Getting the state to install either type of sign will probably take more than a letter from the Traffic Commission recommending them. We discussed lobbying the District Engineer, Donnie Williams but nobody volunteered to do that. For the pole signage, the state would probably want to conform to the Federal Highway Administration's Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. This link: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/HTM/2003r1/part9/fig9b-03-2_longdesc.htm shows the standard for Share-the-Road signs. While black letters on yellow background is specified, a maximum size is not and that may represent an opportunity. We would like to pilot both pole signs and stencil signage on a roadway that the City controls but we have yet to identify an appropriate road. Certainly, the Bike Board will respond to the Traffic Commission that it supports your request in concert with the Bike Board's February recommendations. Nothing will probably be done though, until we can give them specific detailed recommendations that they can implement within their scope of control. *Trail Signage *The Bike Board will recommend to the Traffic Commission that a broken stripe be put down the center of all paved trail. The Board will also recommend signage at all points of entry to the trail. For sign verbiage, "keep right" was favored but a Board member will research for commonly used effective verbiage and provide a recommendation by next Tuesday. We are aware that standards such as height, distance from the trail edge etc. exist for such sign placement and we hope our research will identify those as well. As far as placing the signs every quarter mile, the Bike Board observed that so many signs could detract from the trail aesthetics. Our planned recommendation to place the signs at all points of trail entry may change upon discovery of standard practice. *Board Membership* You may recall that the City asked you to serve as a member of the Bike Board when it formed the Board last year. Tonight, the Board decided to ask you to join the Board as a member. Of course, we serve at the pleasure of the Traffic Commission. If you were to reply to this message that you are still willing to serve on the Bike Board, we will recommend you to the Traffic Commission at its meeting next Wednesday. Will you join us? We meet the first Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is 5-July. Being a member entails much more than attending the monthly meeting. Currently, all members are challenged to keep the wheels turning and make substantive progress between meetings. Frank Sam Stone wrote: > Frank - > In response to you email dated June 2, 2007, I will be in Nashville, > Tennessee and unable to attend the monthly meeting of the Bike Board > on June 7, 2007. However, the Bike Board and I have very similar > desires. I will try to clarify mine as follows: > 1. Whatever the specific design, use flourescent lime green color > like the pedestrian crossing signs recently installed on High Street > and do not use the color of the existing bike signs approaching the > Star City bridge toward Morgantown. Stencil signage on the roadway is > preferred but pole signage can supplement that and can be installed now. > 2. The location should be at all major entrances to town and as > otherwise appropriate. > 3. The trail signage *is* to reduce interference of the various modes > and could use the same signage but perhaps add "keep right" or "walk > on right, pass on left" or "slower traffic must keep right", or > something similar. I am forwarding a copy of the current WV Code > provisions regarding bikes. Both bikers and drivers need to be > educated on bike rights and safety. Roads needs to be repaired, > potholes filled and drains leveled to accommodate bikes. > 4. It is obvious that the Bike Board has done a great amount of work > in planning; however, many of the recommendations can and must be > implemented now to prevent accidents and save lives. Please advise me > of the next Bike Board meeting and I will make every effort to > attend. I appreciate your considering my input. > > I went to City Council with Ralph LaRue from BOPARC and Cliff > Sutherland approximately a year ago and Council approved the signs for > the trail. They told me to work with Dan Boroff to get it done. > There are funds available and no reason the signs aren't up already. > I suggest that the Bike Board push _NOW_ to get the signs up on the > trail and then get them in the roads ASAP. The rest of your plan is > great but the road stenciling and lanes is a long way off. > > §17C-11-2. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. > > Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of > the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the > driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations > in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter > which by their nature can have no application. > > §17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. > > (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near > to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care > when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. > (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than > two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the > exclusive use of bicycles. > (c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to > a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the > roadway. > > (Also see West Virginia Code 17C-11 in its entirety and West Virginia > Code 17C-11A in its entirety for additional bicycle laws.) > > Thanks, > Sam Stone > > Samuel Spencer Stone > Attorney At Law > 221 Willey Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 > Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax > > > > */Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any > attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may > contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized > review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and > destroy all copies of the original message./* >

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Fwd: Bicycle Board
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '07

06 Jun '07

Bike Board Members, Sam Stone won't attend tomorrow's meeting but he sent me the e-mail below. Anybody know if there's a standard for sign color on state and city roadways? Frank >Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:03:17 -0400 >From: Sam Stone <samuelspencerstone(a)comcast.net> >Subject: Bicycle Board >X-Originating-IP: [68.168.78.211] >To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.3.4 > >Frank - >In response to you email dated June 2, 2007, I will be in Nashville, >Tennessee and unable to attend the monthly meeting of the Bike Board on >June 7, 2007. However, the Bike Board and I have very similar desires. I >will try to clarify mine as follows: >1. Whatever the specific design, use flourescent lime green color like >the pedestrian crossing signs recently installed on High Street and do not >use the color of the existing bike signs approaching the Star City bridge >toward Morgantown. Stencil signage on the roadway is preferred but pole >signage can supplement that and can be installed now. >2. The location should be at all major entrances to town and as otherwise >appropriate. >3. The trail signage is to reduce interference of the various modes and >could use the same signage but perhaps add "keep right" or "walk on right, >pass on left" or "slower traffic must keep right", or something >similar. I am forwarding a copy of the current WV Code provisions >regarding bikes. Both bikers and drivers need to be educated on bike >rights and safety. Roads needs to be repaired, potholes filled and drains >leveled to accommodate bikes. >4. It is obvious that the Bike Board has done a great amount of work in >planning; however, many of the recommendations can and must be implemented >now to prevent accidents and save lives. Please advise me of the next >Bike Board meeting and I will make every effort to attend. I appreciate >your considering my input. > >I went to City Council with Ralph LaRue from BOPARC and Cliff Sutherland >approximately a year ago and Council approved the signs for the >trail. They told me to work with Dan Boroff to get it done. There are >funds available and no reason the signs aren't up already. I suggest that >the Bike Board push NOW to get the signs up on the trail and then get them >in the roads ASAP. The rest of your plan is great but the road stenciling >and lanes is a long way off. > >§17C-11-2. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. >Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the >rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver >of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this >article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their >nature can have no application. > >§17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. >(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to >the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when >passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. >(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two >abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive >use of bicycles. >(c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a >roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. > >(Also see West Virginia Code 17C-11 in its entirety and West Virginia Code >17C-11A in its entirety for additional bicycle laws.) > >Thanks, >Sam Stone > >Samuel Spencer Stone >Attorney At Law >221 Willey Street >Morgantown, WV 26505 >Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 >Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax > > > >Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, >is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain >confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, >disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended >recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all >copies of the original message.

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John Marshall cycling article
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '07

05 Jun '07

Andy, As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, as a League of American Bicyclists Certified Bicycling Instructor and as a Fairmont area cyclist, I am writing to question your 30-May publication of Colorado's John Marshall's article http://www.timeswv.com/redeye/local_story_150161304.html in the the Times West Virginian. Publishing that article promotes increasing animosity toward bicyclists when we need responsible journalism to educate us about alternatives to traffic congestion, dependence on foreign oil and obesity. Why can't you publish an article that encourages bicycling? Why can't you publish an article that educates your readers about the health benefits of bicycling? Why can't you publish an article that teaches motorists and bicyclists how to share the road together safely and enjoyably? The City of Morgantown and the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization have adopted a policy to encourage rather than discourage bicycling and are working to realize that policy. I invite you and the Times West Virginian staff to learn about our program and support it in your fine publication. Frank Gmeindl

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This Thursday's BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '07

04 Jun '07

Bike Board members, Please find attached, a zip folder that contains the agenda for this Thursday's 7-June, Bike Board meeting and documents to read-ahead to get prepared. (To open any of the files in the zip folder, just double click on the folder and then double click on any file in the folder. If you've never used WinZip before, a window will probably open asking if you want to download a free application to enable you to open the folder and the files. Downloading and installing that is probably safe since WinZip is pretty ubiquitous. If you can't open the folder or read the files, please reply just to me and I'll send the files to you in separate e-mail messages.) Much has been happening since our last (April) indoor meeting. Several of us had a fun May meeting riding around most of the city's 7 wards to pioneer a route for "Bicycle Morgantown". For this Thursday, Topic 5 on the agenda involves Sam Stone's request of Dan Boroff to install Share-the-Road signs on the rail-trail and certain local roadways. After the last Traffic Commission (TC) meeting, Terry Hough, City Engineer and TC member asked me to arrange for the BB to provide a response to his request. His request, and a comparison to our Infrastructure Goal #1 Pilot Project #1 are included in the read-aheads. I've asked Sam to join us for Thursday's meeting but haven't received his response yet. I put this on the top of the agenda because I think it presents a great opportunity to get more commitment by the TC and the community to our recommendations. Topic 6 on the agenda is the status of our Education committee recommendations. As you know, I've twice offered to the TC to teach them the LAB Road I course but failed to get commitment both times. A couple TC members also objected to my collecting money for the course. After the last TC meeting, Terry Hough told me to arrange with Ralph Larue at BOPARC to have BOPARC arrange the course and collect the money. I'll fill you in more on the details at our meeting but the outcome is that I'm planning to deliver Road I once/month through BOPARC starting this month. Tentative dates are: June 9-10, July 23-24, Aug 11-12, Sep 8-9 and Oct 13-14. (If I get more than 4 participants in any delivery, I'll need some help from you Road I graduates and our other LCI;) Also, I'm developing a 1-hour lecture for public officials. Hough said the TC will probably attend either before or after their regular monthly meeting. I attached a preliminary draft, called Intro to Safe Cycling and welcome your critique. We also have to replace our dearly departed members and I'd like to discuss changing our meeting day as well as discuss where we are on completing the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application. It's going to be a busy meeting! I hope you'll all be there. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike lane
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '07

04 Jun '07

All, Please view the attached in slide show view (otherwise, it's harder to comprehend). It is a presentation by Fred Oswald, LCI #947, on bicycle integration vs. separation. It also adds a few cautions and design considerations for the bike-under-chevron recommendations that we're recommending to the Traffic Commission. Particularly, where in the lane to put them, which we have yet to address (see slides 13-14). The Traffic Commission is expecting us to deliver at it 13-June meeting, a detailed step-by-step implementation plan for our Bike-Under-Chevron on-road sign recommendation. With just about every roadway "improvement" being considered in the county and city planning to get cyclists out of the traffic flow, knowledge of the issues and our action is imperative. Frank Greg Good wrote: > Hi all, it may surprise you all, but I agree that most cyclists are safer on the road than coming to the road from a path. There are, however, specific engineering guidelines readily available for the safest ways to bring bike paths up to auto traffic. For example, the intersection of the Deckers Creek Trail with old Rt 7 behind the Dominion Post is a poster child for an accident waiting to happen. > > We do have a SERIOUS issue to stay alert to. As Nick and others have pointed out, a part of WV code says cyclists must use a path if it is available. Right? Well, watch out as Beechurst is re-designed. We need to be STRONG, VOCAL ADVOCATES for bike lanes on Beechurst. The alternative will be signs saying we must ride on the trail. > > See this web link to Cambridge England, where cyclists are about to have major impediments of this sort thrown at them. http://www.camcycle.org.uk/campaigning/issues/highwaycode/ > > Greg > > >>>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 5/16/2007 10:45 PM >>> >>>> > Frank - I do feel that there is a big difference in this case between a bike > path and a bike lane. If the rider was in the pavement area (with or without > a bike lane dividing line) with the truck then the truck driver would have > had to be aware of him. If he were on a path or sidewalk, it is plausible to > think that the rider would stop. > > > > Don > > > > _____ > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 6:31 AM > To: Don Spencer; Greg Good; Jim Rye; John Lozier > Cc: Nick Hein > Subject: Bike lane > > > > Don, et al, > > Did you see the article, "Helmut protects as truck runs over man's head" in > the lower right corner of today's (5/16) Dominion Post? A cyclist riding > down a bike path (other renditions of the article say bike lane). As he > approached an INTERSECTION, he saw that a truck was going to turn right in > front of him. So, he hauled on the breaks, fell down and the truck ran over > his head. > > I'm addressing this message to proponents of bike paths and bike lanes to > illustrate that they can be more dangerous than the road. The truck driver > was probably paying no attention to what was going on in the path/lane. We > all know that most bike/motor vehicle accidents occur in intersections. As > long as cyclists aren't visible and predictable, they will continue to get > hit in the intersections. To increase visibility and predictability, we > must design our roads properly and educate our cyclists and motorists. > > Frank > > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > >

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FWD: [Thunderhead] TIME article on secure bike parking!
by director 31 May '07

31 May '07

Good afternoon, Just heard about this article. Does anyone get Time magazine? I'd like to photocopy the article and put it up on the bulletin board at Positive Spin. Nick http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1625309,00.html?xid=rss-world

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Bicycle Morgantown
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '07

03 May '07

Bike Board, Six Bike Board members: Tyler Pearson, Greg Good, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Jim Rye, Nick Hein and Frank Gmeindl showed up at the Courthouse for the preliminary Bicycle Morgantown route definition ride. I found the maps of the wards on the City Council web site illegible but I think we succeeded in riding through wards 3, 1, 2, 6, 5 and 4 in that order and logging about 12 miles. Our route was quite fun but will probably require some optimization before it's ready to roll out to the general population. I will supplement these minutes with the exact route and wards when I can get a map that I can read. Frank

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Criteria for membership
by Greg Good 03 May '07

03 May '07

Hi all, I attended the Traffic Commission meeting last night, too. But we can all chat about that this evening on our ride. Great weather beckons! I vote for simple criteria: 1) we must maintain the 10 in-city, 5 "greater Morgantown" mix 2) a real willingness to be active in improving cycling for all in Morgantown & area 3) a diversity of types and levels of riders I think the last criterion is the one that we will tend to forget. Some of us are very "hard core", others moderately. But we need someone there to remind us that our charge is to improve cycling for everyone. Anyone know any cyclists in Wards 1, 4, and 6? We have 2 city gaps and 2 county gaps in our roster. Greg Dr. Gregory A. Good History Department West Virginia University Morgantown WV 26506-6303 fax at university: 304-293-3616 When a dog runs at you, whistle for him. Henry David Thoreau

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Re: [Bikeboard] [monbikeclub] road rules
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '07

03 May '07

Please allow me to weigh in on this. Particularly the issue about "take the lane". I recently completed 33 hours training and became a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. Now, I really don't like the LAB. I think it's run by a bunch of bicycle sellers and people who think we should be riding on bike paths and bike lanes. But, the League Certified Instructor course is based on the book /Effective Cycling/ by John Forrester and is based on more than 25 years of data and experience ( http://www.johnforester.com/ ). The reason I took this course is to get people out of cars and on bikes. The fundamental principle of Effective Cycling is: "*Cyclists Fare Best when They Act and Are Treated as Drivers of Vehicles*". We all know that state and city law gives us the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. To maintain those rights as well as our safety, we must obey the law and be visible, predictable, assertive and courteous. The law says we must ride as far as to the right as practicable. That doesn't mean we have to ride through potholes, glass, storm grates and car doors, or the edge of the road... even when there's a car behind us. We must look ahead, choose a safe line and ride it. "Take the lane" means to ride near the center of the lane so that cars can't pass without crossing the center line of the road. Of course, taking the lane also makes sense when you're going as fast as the cars:) We should also take the lane when we determine that it is too dangerous for the car to pass us. Moving over to the extreme right signals motorists that we are encouraging them to pass. We should only do this when we can see far enough ahead to ensure ourselves that it is safe. However, I have observed that if I take the lane, most motorists will go completely on the other side of the road when they pass me but when I move to the right edge of the road, they often pass me so close that I can feel the heat from their engine. So, now, even when it's safe for them to pass, I don't ride much to the right of their passenger-side tire track. Except on steep uphills when I and the motorist(s) are going slow, then I might ride the edge or even exit to a driveway to let them pass. Two situations in which it doesn't make sense to take the lane are just after you've crested a hill and after you've entered a tight right hand turn. Anyone know why? Some relevant national statistics that I got from LAB are that 83% of bicycle crashes don't involve autos and less than 1% of crashes involve a motor vehicle overtaking a cyclist. The 83% number indicates that our bike handling skills and environmental factors are our biggest risk. The <1% number indicates that our biggest worry: getting hit from behind, is almost an insignificant cause of bike crashes. If anybody on this yahoo group would be interested in learning more about Effective Cycling, I will help you learn. Just let me know. Frank Sage Seifert wrote: > Geff, > I couldn't have said it better myself. It's the few on both sides of that equation that give the rest of us a bad rap. > Sage > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mountaineer Cycling <wvucycling(a)yahoo.com> > To: mon bikeclub <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:44:42 PM > Subject: [monbikeclub] road rules > > As riders we all realize that sharing the road with > cars is an everyday occurrence. We know that cars > don¢t like to share most of the time, as we get stuff > thrown at us, run off the road, yelled at, and various > other things that drivers do from the safety of their > cars. While this is the case, there is no excuse for > us to ride rampantly without safety concerns or > without being respectful to other vehicles on the > road. > I¢ve noticed, mostly on the fast Tuesday night ride, > that some rules of the road aren¢t being observed. > Mainly the yellow line rule is being ignored, as any > racer knows this is a big one in most races. While > the other lane might be open during a hotly contested > sprint for the PA line, the yellow line shouldn¢t be > crossed if it can be helped. > This leads to a specific occurrence that happened a > few weeks ago. A car was turning left with their > signal on as the Tuesday fast group came up behind it. > One rider went to the right, the rest went left, > impeding it¢s turn. This was a highly dangerous move, > a highly illegal move, and a very dumb move. The > driver had the right of way to turn, and it¢s not > going to provide a positive image for cycling to ride > recklessly. > Also, after our race, concerned citizens has a place > to outlet their frustrations as we provided a contact > prior to the race if residents on the race course had > any complaints. The most common complain, and it > wasn¢t specific to the day we had our race, was when > riders don¢t give room for a car to pass. While I > know most people most of the time will single up when > there is a car back, sometimes there is the oblivious > cyclist who rides the middle of the lane and don¢t > help to let the motorist pass. > The main point I¢m trying to make is to share the > road. If we don¢t respect motorists, we can¢t expect > them to respect us. This email doesn¢t apply to > everybody, since most are very courteous cyclists, but > when you see unsafe riding, remind the rider about > safe cycling. So ride responsibly, help give all > cyclist a positive image, and remember, bicycles will > save the world. > > Ride on, > Geffrey Moy > VP WVU Cycling club > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail. yahoo.com > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/join > (Yahoo! 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Commuting committee recommendation
by director 02 May '07

02 May '07

Good evening, My apologies for doing this last-minute, but it was the only minute I had left. I've attached my modified presentation on bike parking for downtown, in advance of the meeting tomorrow evening. Since we're (probably) riding, I only plan to bring a single copy to pass around. Below are my comments from the meeting with Dave Bruffy. 1.If your community has transit service: a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? (ALL) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) (N/A) b. Can bikes be brought inside transit vehicles? Yes, if special arrangements are made in advance. Usually approved when racks are filled, but passenger load is light. The buses have had bike racks on all scheduled routes (35 vehicles) since their purchase in 2000 (?). Recently the bus line has been promoting their bike connections more vigorously on their website and in print brochures. When I met with the director of the bus line he made recommended changes to the website immediately. He was very responsive and interested in getting the best bike parking accomodations at park/ride lots. See you tomorrow at 6:30. Nick

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2-May TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '07

02 May '07

Sorry, This time the report to the TC is attached. Frank Bike Board Members, Within the next two weeks, please send me nominees to replace our 4 Bike Board vacancies. Please also send me criteria that you think we should use to prioritize candidates, e.g. residential address, cycling experience, level of cycling activism, type of cycling they do, connections they have to power, etc. Attached is a report of Bike Board status that I read to the Traffic Commission at tonight's TC meeting. We discussed replacing Bike Board membership vacancies. You may recall that originally, the Traffic Commission formed the Bike Board from a list of names that they gathered somehow and that they had a list of alternates. You may also recall that we added Alice Vernon to the list of alternates and prioritized it. Now, the TC says that they want a list of recommended replacement members from us and we can add more names to the list that we provided them last time. One constraint is that 2 of the members must be from within the city limits and the other two can be from "greater Morgantown". Frank

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2-May TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '07

02 May '07

Bike Board Members, Within the next two weeks, please send me nominees to replace our 4 Bike Board vacancies. Please also send me criteria that you think we should use to prioritize candidates, e.g. residential address, cycling experience, level of cycling activism, type of cycling they do, connections they have to power, etc. Attached is a report of Bike Board status that I read to the Traffic Commission at tonight's TC meeting. We discussed replacing Bike Board membership vacancies. You may recall that originally, the Traffic Commission formed the Bike Board from a list of names that they gathered somehow and that they had a list of alternates. You may also recall that we added Alice Vernon to the list of alternates and prioritized it. Now, the TC says that they want a list of recommended replacement members from us and we can add more names to the list that we provided them last time. One constraint is that 2 of the members must be from within the city limits and the other two can be from "greater Morgantown". Frank

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3-May Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '07

01 May '07

Bike Board Members, Since we've laid down a big gap on the Traffic Commission and some of us are getting burned out on all this Bike Board business, for this Thursday's meeting, I propose a somewhat alternative agenda. Please see attached. For this meeting, I propose we develop a preliminary route for Bicycle Morgantown. I propose we do this by GOING FOR A RIDE. Theoretically, we have representation of each ward of Morgantown. I propose that we ride through each of the wards starting with first, then second, third, etc. In preparation, please think up something noteworthy in your ward and a route to/by it. If you know a cool route through your ward to the next ward, that would be good too. (Don't worry if you don't know the layout of the wards. I don't know them either:) In summary: 1. Bring your bike (and maybe lights) to the Courthouse Square on Thursday, 6:30 PM. 2. We'll ride from the Courthouse to First ward and then each ward in succession. 3. During the ride, we'll discuss cool features of it (Betsy will be excused from recording on paper;) 4. We'll end up at a mutually agreed upon refreshment stop to recap Bicycle Morgantown. See your Thursday! Frank P.S. Also attached are the minutes from our last meeting. Betsy recently distributed them but for consistency with past practice, I'm including them with the agenda for Thursday's meeting/ride.

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Re: [Bikeboard] 3-May Bike Board Agenda
by director 29 Apr '07

29 Apr '07

Frank, I agree this sounds like a great idea. The ward map is at this link: morgantown.com/maps/wards.pdf. From the 3rd ward could we go to Sabreton (Ward 6 - Betsy's stomping ground), then return on Richwood and University to Krepps Park (4th ward - no board members) I'm not sure we can work in the 5th Ward. It's on the North side of 705?! If we end up in Ward 7 we could ride to the end of Collins Ferry to connect with the rail-trail back to downtown. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Greg Good" <ggood(a)wvu.edu> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:23:18 -0400 >Frank, thanks so much! What a great idea. I propose we bike straight down High Street, up Dorsey Ave to Hite, and down Madison to the trails in White Park. From the end of Madison Ave, I will lead the most direct route possible using the White Park Trails and the Learning Trails, back to the roads near the Dorsey Avenue Dairy Mart. From there, there's an easy way through Second Ward. If we want to circle Bill Byrnes' ward (which is it?), that's easy to attach. The White Parks trails are not trad skinny tire routes, but skinnies can ride them too. Wider would be better but not essential. > >After that, I can't offer much leadership. I can lead these three wards (or co-lead if others have strong ideas!!), and then pass the torch to others for North Morgantown. > >Greg > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 4/29/2007 4:35 PM >>> >Bike Board Members, > >Since we've laid down a big gap on the Traffic Commission and some of us >are getting burned out on all this Bike Board business, for this >Thursday's meeting, I propose a somewhat alternative agenda. Please see >attached. For this meeting, I propose we develop a preliminary route >for Bicycle Morgantown. I propose we do this by GOING FOR A RIDE. > >Theoretically, we have representation of each ward of Morgantown. I >propose that we ride through each of the wards starting with first, then >second, third, etc. In preparation, please think up something Th >noteworthy in your ward and a route to/by it. If you know a cool route >through your ward to the next ward, that would be good too. (Don't >worry if you don't know the layout of the wards. I don't know them >either:) > >In summary: > >1. Bring your bike (and maybe lights) to the Courthouse Square on >Thursday, 6:30 PM. >2. We'll ride from the Courthouse to First ward and then each ward in >succession. >3. During the ride, we'll discuss cool features of it (Betsy will be >excused from recording on paper;) >4. We'll end up at a mutually agreed upon refreshment stop to recap >Bicycle Morgantown. > >See your Thursday! > >Frank > >P.S. Also attached are the minutes from our last meeting. Betsy >recently distributed them but for consistency with past practice, I'm >including them with the agenda for Thursday's meeting/ride. > > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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April Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 28 Apr '07

28 Apr '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the April meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Good video on People-centered city design - Copenhagen
by director 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

This video came across one of the recumbent forums where I hang out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4-N5ohYoN0 Thought you might all enjoy it. Nick

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Public Service Announcements
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Good morning, The League of American Bicyclists has made 3 PSAs available on their website. Is it within our charter to distribute these in town? Can we get them put on the Mtown cable TV station? Thanks. Nick Hein

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Article: No Parking Anytime - Why parking your car is more environmentally destructive than driving it.
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Saw this on one of my HPV lists.... http://www.slate.com/id/2164257/ Sounds like the book - "The High Cost of Free Parking" could be worth getting. Has anyone seen it? Nick

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Response to Comments from WVU parent and Morgantown citizen
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Good morning, This is the (immediate!) response I received from WVU after submitting my comments. I sent them under my personal email address. Sounds hopeful. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:21:27 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: "planpark planpark" <planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Comments from WVU parent and Morgantown citizen Thank you for the detailed recommendations that you forwarded. I will share them with the committee to consider as we develop our final recommendations. Many of your recommendations go to measurement and implementation issues. This committee is continuing as a group next year to address matters like this. Your comments will be of great help to us then, too. Nancy Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. Senior Advisor to the Provost >>> "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> 04/19/07 6:05 PM >>> Nickolas Hein 433 Devon Rd Morgantown, WV 26505 ph: 304-5899-1791 email: nick.hein(a)verizon.net Office of the Vice President 104 Stewart Hall PO Box6205 Morgantown, WV 26506 ph: 304-293-02545 email: planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu Date: 19 April 2007 Sirs and Madams, I am submitting the following comments on the draft WVU transportation and parking plan. Although I serve several sustainable transportation organizations in Morgantown I am submitting these comments on my own behalf and they don't reflect the opinions of those organizations. Rather they represent my personal concerns as a car-free citizen who travels through the university area frequently. In addition my son, a Sophmore WVU Engineering student, is also a transportation cyclist and shares my wish that the community and WVU infrastructure support his choice of affordable, sustainable and non-polluting mobility. Thank you, Nickolas Hein

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WVU Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

WVU Transportation and Parking Plan Committee: As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and on behalf of the Board, I praise your efforts to plan transportation and parking for the University. The Bicycle Board is chartered by the Morgantown Traffic Commission which advises the City Manager. The Bicycle Board recognizes and encourages your commitment to coordinate with the City. The Bicycle Board has developed comments on the WVU transportation and parking plan but has had insufficient time to review them with the Traffic Commission and the City Manager for their concurrence. However, comments and recommendations that we made on the Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Plan and that the City Manager and City Council accepted are equally applicable to the WVU plan. Specifically, every transportation and parking improvement must encourage rather than discourage bicycling and walking. The Board encourages WVU to analyze the economic as well as quality of life costs and benefits of the many recommendations contained in the plan and to use the results of these analyses to select recommendations for implementation. The Bicycle Board looks forward to working through the Traffic Commission and the City Manager with the WVU Transportation and Parking Committee to develop and implement improvements that maximize the economic and quality of life benefits to the University and our greater community. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Meeting Thursday!
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Please excuse the erroneous subject line in my last message! I reused the message that I sent before and forgot to change the subject line:( We will meet this Thursday, 12-April, 6:30-8:30 PM in Council Chambers. Frank

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Chip Wamsley on the WVU Transportation Plan and bikes
by Greg Good 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Chip asked me to forward this to everyone. Greg >>> "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> 04/13/07 11:43 AM >>> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Greg Good" <ggood(a)wvu.edu> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:30:29 -0400 Hello, In addition to section 10, bicycles are mentioned 11 c & e, 22 (alternate forms of transport), 23 c letters to incoming freshman w/ re to bikes and alt forms of transportation. Only at the very end of the document is there a recommendation to appoint a transportation and parking director. This document seems to hit all of the points we support. Points to note: 1) document recommends "approved" signs 2) no mention of policy with respect to bikes in dorms; although, they do propose bike storage in dorms 3) mention of free use bikes {commonly known as white bikes), generally a difficult program to administer and usually not very effective 4) the document addresses WVU, with no specific reference in most cases as to which group at WVU should act on specific parts of the plan It appears relatively complete, yet vague as to who will act upon the proposed recommendations. Chip >Hi all, are there other sections in the plan concerning bikes besides section 10. WVU needs to work with appropriate governmental bodies to increase the number of bike lanes, sidewalks, etc. that provide alternative means of transportation..."? > >Greg > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 4/13/2007 8:21 AM >>> >Tyler, Nick, Greg, Chip, Jim, > >This is the kick-off message for us to develop a Bike Board response to >the draft WVU Transportation plan. Please always reply all and include >whole the thread in your replies. I hope we can get them to recognize >that bicycles are vehicles that have the same road access and use >privileges as motor-vehicles and plan for the replacement of motor >vehicles with bicycles for trips within and between the campuses. > >Frank > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: [Bikeboard] WVU Transportation Plan >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:48:51 -0400 >From: <mtbike(a)cox.net> >To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > > >Good afternoon everyone, > >I got this email today from the school. It is the draft of the WVU's Transportation and Parking Plan. I haven't gotten a chance to read all of it, but it seems that many of WVU's ideas on improvements for bikes are similar to the Board's. Some of their suggestions we will actually be recommending to the Traffic Commission tonight. There are also some good ideas that may be worth recommending to the city. > >In addition, there is mention of working with the Bike Board on bicycle issues. >The last day to submit comments is April 19th at planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu. The final plan should be released May 15th. > >The link to the website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ > >Tyler > > > >Personal Message wrote: >> Comments on the proposed transportation and parking plan are being solicited >> through Thursday, April 19. The plan and e-mail address for comments may be >> accessed through http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Commuting committee recommendation - Presentation
by director 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Frank, I'm in a bit of a quandry over your request. My committee members haven't had time to respond or assist in the presentation so what you are looking at is an unreviewed rush-job presentation because of the number of other things I'm trying to do. I can have a final version early next week. Tonite I can give an oral description of what will be in the recommendation. That will be 2 rings of horizontal-storage cabinets from either Bike-Gard or American Security. Each ring can accomodate 12 bikes, and costs about $1000/bike (not including shipping and assembly, site prep) The 2 sites would be 1) Hazel-Ruby Waterfront Park 2) An undetermined downtown location. The space requirement would be a circular area of 25' diameter. The Bike Tree company hasn't yet started US production (expected late 2007) and costs work out to about $2500/bike, making it more suitable for a bike-sharing network rather than public storage. An additional complication is that 2 of the vendors only returned my calls today. My apologies for not having final results sooner, it's the best I could do under the circumstances. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)VERIZON.NET> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:31:44 -0400 >Nick, > >Could you please bring copies for everyone? Also, could you bring exactly >what you plan to present to the Traffic Commission? I would like you to be >able to get the Board's consensus without your having to do more rework. > >Frank > >At 11:19 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: >>Good evening, >>Here's the commuting committee's recommendation for the traffic >>committee. Bike parking lockers for downtown. I apologize for getting it >>out late, I hope you have a little time to review it before the meeting. >> >>There are a total of 4 slides. I expect to pare it down to 2 before >>presenting it to the traffic commission. Thanks to all the members for >>their input. Thanks also to those who attended tonite's traffic >>commission meeting. >> >>On behalf of the commuting committee, >>Nick >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Bikeboard mailing list >>Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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Commuting committee recommendation - Presentation
by director 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Good evening, Here's the commuting committee's recommendation for the traffic committee. Bike parking lockers for downtown. I apologize for getting it out late, I hope you have a little time to review it before the meeting. There are a total of 4 slides. I expect to pare it down to 2 before presenting it to the traffic commission. Thanks to all the members for their input. Thanks also to those who attended tonite's traffic commission meeting. On behalf of the commuting committee, Nick

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WVU Transportation Plan
by mtbike＠cox.net 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Good afternoon everyone, I got this email today from the school. It is the draft of the WVU's Transportation and Parking Plan. I haven't gotten a chance to read all of it, but it seems that many of WVU's ideas on improvements for bikes are similar to the Board's. Some of their suggestions we will actually be recommending to the Traffic Commission tonight. There are also some good ideas that may be worth recommending to the city. In addition, there is mention of working with the Bike Board on bicycle issues. The last day to submit comments is April 19th at planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu. The final plan should be released May 15th. The link to the website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ Tyler Personal Message wrote: > Comments on the proposed transportation and parking plan are being solicited > through Thursday, April 19. The plan and e-mail address for comments may be > accessed through http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/

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Traffic Commission meeting tonight
by Greg Good 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

The Traffic Commission will be considering our recommendations on infrastructure and education tonight at 6:30 in City Council chambers. Any Bike Board members who can attend for moral support will be appreciated! Chip (I lost your email, hence this note to the whole board), please bring any info you have on the "on road" signage and could you be prepared to say a few words about cost, durability, friction, etc.? I have attached the report we gave to the Traffic Commission in February so you can all remind yourselves what we are discussing. Thanks, Greg

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Re: [Bikeboard] Meeting Thursday!
by Frank G. 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

John, How can we let go the man that defined our Vision: Bicycle anywhere, anytime for any reason!? Do you want to leave because my leadership is too strong or "too capable"? You bring unique and valuable perspectives and interests to the Board that will leave it unbalanced if you resign. Please reconsider. I salute you:) Frank At 06:49 PM 4/10/2007, John Lozier wrote: >Bikeboard friends, > >I am committed for April 12 to the Monongalia County Democratic Executive >Committee. Therefore I cannot attend. > >Furthermore, going forward I will be devoting primary attention to this >and a couple of other major personal commitments. > >In view of these other commitments, I regret to say that I feel I must >withdraw from the Bike Board. I will continue to ride my bicycle and to >be a cheerleader for the Bike Board. > >This is partly in response to recognizing my own limitations, but also in >view of the fact that I see strong and capable action by Frank Gmeindl and >many others. > >I salute you all. > >Best, John Lozier > > Bike Board Members, > > > > Please excuse the erroneous subject line in my last message! I reused > > the message that I sent before and forgot to change the subject line:( > > > > We will meet this Thursday, 12-April, 6:30-8:30 PM in Council Chambers. > > > > Frank > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Bikeboard mailing list > > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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Thursday BB meeting 407 Allen Hall
by Frank G. 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Thanks to Jim Rye, we will have our meeting as scheduled this Thursday 12-April 6:30-8:30 PM but in 407 Allen Hall on the WVU Evansdale Campus. To get to Room 407 Allen Hall, enter the bldg at the 4th floor entrance--has bike rack very close to doors. They don't ticket after 5:30 p or so in the adjacent lot (50), should be no problem for motorists. Walk straight towards the computer lab area (called the Teaching Learning Technology Center) and you'll pass mens and womens restrooms; just before you would enter this lab area, take a right: This is room 407. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Friday Meeting
by mtbike＠cox.net 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Frank, I wouldn't be able to attend Friday. Also, I attempted to get our Conference Room here at Stalnaker for Thursday. It is already being used, although apparently the room can only be used for University functions anyway. I would suggest the Mountain Lair, but my guess is that the rooms are only for school activities too. Tyler

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Meet Friday?
by Frank G. 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Bike Board members, Can you meet this Friday 6:30-8:30 PM? The reason I ask is that we lost Council Chambers for this Thursday. The Public Safety Building and Library are not available Thursday either. The Conference Room in the Public Safety Building is available Friday night. Please reply ASAP. If most of us can participate Friday, we'll reschedule. If not, where else could we meet 6:30-8:30 Thursday? Frank

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Meeting postponed
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Attached please find the agenda for our meeting this Thursday. Please note, we will be meeting in Council Chambers (across and up the street from where we usually meet). Also attached, is the minutes from our last meeting. Hopefully, the PR committee and Commuting committee will be able to distribute read-aheads for the PR committee and Commuting committee recommendations in time for us to review them in preparation for the meeting. Also, *please* plan to attend the Traffic Commission meeting this Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM. It's also in Council Chambers. I think it is very important that we have many Bike Board members attending to show support for our Infrastructure and Education recommendations. How strongly the TC supports our recommendations can depend on the number of us who show up. Besides reviewing what the Traffic Commission did with our recommendations, at our Thursday meeting, we'll have a lot to talk about the Effective Cycling training. Eight of our members completed the March 10-11 Road I course and Nick and I completed the instructor certification seminar April 5-7. At our meeting Thursday, we may also have a chance to form committees to address the last of our goal groups: Law, Maps and Bike Parking. I think we've all learned a lot over the past several months by working on our committees. I'm hoping that we can bring together all this knowledge in the next few months to complete our first comprehensive bicycling plan. Recapping: * Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM, Traffic Commission Meeting, Council Chambers * Thursday, 12-April, 6:30 PM, Bike Boar Meeting, Public Safety Building Conference Room (regular location) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles./

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Fwd: Re: WVU transportation plan
by director 01 Apr '07

01 Apr '07

Good morning, WVU is working on its transportation plan. I'm forwarding comments that came from Positive Spin by way of Will Ravenscroft who is on our board. Will has also made the excellent suggestion that the university institute a bike checkout system where bikes are stored in lockers that can be accessed by students/staff wherever they are, using a swipe card for access and tracking. This system is in use in Lyon, France and is being considered in Paris. Response to the idea from WVU was positive. Seems like it could be instituted on an incremental basis, starting with a few bikes in a few locations and expanded as demand warrants. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Will Ravenscroft" <WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:56:40 -0400 Hi Nick Fast feedback from the email I sent them earlier. The plan website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/DraftTransandParkingPlan.pdf Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603 >>> planpark 3/26/2007 11:51 AM >>> Thanks for your comments and offer to help, Will. I have looked at the Positive Spin web site and thuoght there were probably ways that the University and the orgnaization could cooperate. We do mention the Bike Board on page 9 but the plan is long enough, it's not surprising that the reference may have been missed. As we move to a final plan and begin implementation, I'm certain that someone will be in touch. Feel free to forward any additional comments or suggestions that you may have. Nancy Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. Senior Advisor to the Provost >>> Will Ravenscroft 03/26/07 12:21 PM >>> I am a member of Positive Spin, a local non-profit bicycle advocacy group and community bike shop. I/we would be happy to give input regarding our commuting routes and suggestions for improvements. Comments on the plan as posted on the web: * I did not see any reference to the Morgantown Bike Board. * I like the idea of covered bike parking and bike lockers. * We are also currently exploring the possibility of free bicycles for use on the rail trails this summer and would be happy to work with you in this area. * We will soon have a certified bicycle safety instructor in our group who can assist with bicycle education and safety courses. * We have applied for funding under the safe routes to schools program in conjunction with the Suncrest Middle School. As part of that grant we would be looking at many of the same areas you mentioned as being dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists, noteably Patteson Drive. I look foreward to hearing from you, Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603

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Meeting postponed
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '07

01 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, I would like to postpone this Thursday's Bike Board meeting to the following Thursday, 12-April due to absence of myself and other members plus some committees needing a little more time to complete their recommendations. This month's Traffic Commission meeting has also been postponed one week to Wednesday, 11-April. They will be deciding on our Infrastructure and Education recommendations so I hope you'll all attend to see how they work and how our recommendations come out. The meeting will begin 6:30 PM in Council Chambers (across and up the street from where we meet). Besides reviewing what the Traffic Commission did with our recommendations, at our next meeting, we'll have a lot to talk about the Effective Cycling training. Eight of our members completed the March 10-11 Road I course and Nick and I will be taking the instructor certification seminar this week. The week delay in our meeting may give the Commuting, Public Relations and Bicycle Friendly Community Application committees a chance to polish their final products and get them out as read-aheads to the Bike Board. At our meeting, we may also have a chance to form committees to address the last of our goal groups: Law, Maps and Bike Parking. I think we've all learned a lot over the past several months by working on our committees. I'm hoping that we can bring together all this knowledge in the next few months to complete our first comprehensive bicycling plan. Recapping: * Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM, Traffic Commission Meeting, Council Chambers * Thursday, 12-April, 6:30 PM, Bike Boar Meeting, Public Safety Building Conference Room (regular location) Happy Spring! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles./

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Share the road advertising
by director 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Good evening, I came across these pictures of city buses advocating bicycling, thought they might be of interest: http://bp0.blogger.com/_QjR3Pl-5LT0/RfapaOJgAdI/AAAAAAAAAgI/9EgpZv4bCt8/s16… http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/421517522_e71f8ceea1_o.jpg Wonder what it would take to get Mountain Line buses painted like this.... Nick

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FWD: Re: Bulk purchase of "Street Smarts"
by director 14 Mar '07

14 Mar '07

Frank, et al, Attached is information on purchase of the Street Smarts booklet that was handed out in the Road I course last weekend. Positive Spin will try to raise money to purchase a carton of the generic booklets this year. To get a customized version with WV state laws (3000-10000 copies) we might look into getting state funding through Safe Routes or Air quality or Alt Transportation grants. Granted this is probably something more appropriate for a statewide organization to take on. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Andy Rubel <arubel(a)bikemaps.com> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:26:05 -0400 Hello Nickolas, Thanks for writing about Bicycling Street Smarts. If you need a sample copy of the generic booklet or any of the custom versions just let me know and I'll send them out. The most cost-effective way to purchase the generic version is in carton quantity (216 booklets per carton) for $1 per booklet. Pricing for bulk purchases is on our website at http://www.bikemaps.com/bss.htm and I'll repeat it here: quantity: cost each --------- --------- 1: 4.95 2-24: 3.00 25-99: 2.00 100-215: 1.50 216+: 1.00* (in case quantity - multiples of 216 booklets) Shipping (also on the website) is an additional $12 for each carton of 216 booklets. So the total with shipping for one or two cartons to WV is: 216 copies: $228 (216+12) 432 copies: $456 (432+24) I've appended information about payment methods below. We generally ship within a day of your order and shipping via UPS ground takes 2 or 3 days to your location. CUSTOM BOOKLETS The minimum we've established for a custom printing is 3,000 booklets, due to the higher cost per booklet for small quantities. Most custom printings have been 10,000 or more to bring the cost per copy down. I've enclosed more information below about custom versions. STICKERS Another low-cost option is to print custom stickers to put on the covers of generic copies. This is a simple way to customize the cover without getting into the larger quantity and expense of a custom printing. If you are interested though I can forward information about an economical source of custom stickers and some sizes that work for Bicycling Street Smarts. CUSTOM BOOKLETS -- MORE INFO & PRICING Printer prices have gone up repeatedly since I created this pricing, so I need to get new printer quotes soon and will have to update this pricing, which may increase by 5-10%, but I think the information below will give you the general idea. Should you move in the direction of a custom version and you have specific quantities in mind I can give you a firm quote. The pricing below includes all customization, using custom text and graphics that you provide (similar to the AZ, FL, ID, and OH booklets), as well as proofing, printing, and press supervision. I've shown a rough estimate of shipping to a single location; actual shipping may vary -- if you have some specific quantities in mind I can get shipping quotes. The $200 charge for a first-time customization does not apply to exact reprints but may apply to future editions if further changes are made. If you want only a custom cover the $200 customization fee will be waived. CUSTOM VERSIONS -- Bicycling Street Smarts We have space for up to 5 custom pages added to the standard booklet, and various customizations are possible for the cover and back cover. Booklet with 5 custom pages: **NOTE THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE** +one-time cost custom- without estimated quantity each books ization shipping shipping -------- ---- ------ ------- -------- -------- 3,000 1.40 $4,200 $200 $4,400 $250 5,000 1.23 $6,150 $200 $6,350 $400 10,000 0.82 $8,200 $200 $8,400 $675 15,000 0.66 $9,900 $200 $10,100 $900 20,000 0.58 $11,600 $200 $11,800 $1,000 25,000 0.51 $12,750 $200 $12,950 $1,100 50,000 0.44 $22,000 $200 $22,200 $1,400 As you can see, the price per booklet drops significantly as the total quantity goes up - this is due to the nature and costs of the offset printing process. The price per copy continues to drop with increased quantity, e.g. to around 0.35 per copy for 100,000 copies. I can quote any other quantities that you'd like to consider, with a 3,000 copy minimum for a custom version. Delivery is approximately 5 to 7 weeks after the customizations have been finalized and approved by you or by the purchasing agency. Thanks for promoting bicycle safety education by being an LCI and also thanks for considering Bicycling Street Smarts. Let me know if you have questions or need samples or any other information. Andy Rubel 617-776-6567 ---------------- For first orders we require payment via one of the following. 1. Call in a credit card (MC/Visa only). Please do *not* send credit card info via email as it is not secure. We destroy all card information after processing each order. We'll ship with an invoice marked paid. -or- 2. Mail or fax a purchase order (or a letter on your organization's letterhead) that states what you are purchasing, the amount to be paid, and the shipping information. We'll ship the booklets with an invoice due net-30 days. -or- 3. Mail a check. Be sure to include your shipping address if you mail your order. Any of these methods is fine for your first order. We ship generic booklets within one day of receipt of your order (credit card info, check, or PO/letter). For subsequent orders you can just call, write, or email and we will enclose a net-30 day invoice in the box with the order. -------------------------- Rubel BikeMaps P.O. Box 401035 Cambridge, MA 02140 http://bikemaps.com -------------------------- At 05:19 PM 3/12/07, you wrote: >Sirs, >I've just completed the League of American Bicyclists' class in bike >safety "Road I" and intend to continue on to get my league instructor >certification. I'll be teaching through our community bike shop "Positive >Spin" in Morgantown WV, where we also intend to begin Safe Routes classes >in the local schools. I am interested in a bulk purchase of "Street >Smarts" for distribution to cyclists through our local advocates. Members >of our municipal bike board are also training to become instructors and >would like copies of the brochure. Can you please send me information >regarding the cost of purchase and shipping for 300 copies. I would also >be interested in finding out the price and turnaround time for a >customized version containing WV traffic codes. > >Thank you, >Sincerely, >Nickolas Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >phone: 304-276-0213 >web: www.positivespin.org

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March Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the March meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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FWD: Wyoming Strikes Mandatory Sidepath Law
by director 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Good morning, Some good news and good advice in this article that was on the Thunderhead list recently. Morgantown and WV have a mandatory sidepath law, meaning that a bicyclist can be faulted in an accident if there is a sidepath next to the road and doesn't use it. I think most people would think that the law isn't much of a threat because of the insignificant number of sidepaths anywhere in WV, but I would have said the same about Wyoming. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Tim Young <tyoung(a)wyoming.com> Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:01:01 -0700 Greetings Thunderheaders, I am very pleased to report that Wyoming has expanded the rights of cyclists to ride on the road by repealing the mandatory sidepath law here. Yes, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has signed the bill into law! It is now legal for cyclists to ride on the road even if an adjacent pathway is available. Friends of Pathways partnered with Cycle Wyoming, sponsors of the Tour de Wyoming, in working on this successful legislation. The bill passed the Wyoming House 55-4 in favor, and the Senate vote was just as strong, 27-2 on third reading. Considering this was only our first trip to the legislature, we are absolutely thrilled with this level of success. However, a lesson: One of the things that surfaced is that bicycles/bicyclists have quite a bad reputation, at least in the legislature and in the minds of many we spoke with. We won this bill mostly on enhancing pedestrian safety, not on improving bike safety. In my opinion, advocates and industry folks have a lot of work to do to improve the perception of bicycling. I¹m not saying the detractors are right, just that many in power believe cyclists are bad actors. If it might be useful, I wanted to share a couple strategies that helped us: > - We were able to interest a committee in the bill, which in Wyoming gave it a > better statistical chance than one sponsored by a legislator. > > - We secured the support of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the > Director testified in favor, as did the Colonel of the WY Highway Patrol. > > - We hired an excellent lobbyist, with strong connections to the leading party > and personal relationships with key members of both houses. Best money we > spent. It was not that expensive. > > - The advocates made several trips to testify, even when it looked good. We > brought in multiple voices, from different locations in the state, making it a > statewide bill. Folks wrote, emailed, called. It helps. > > - We had a death/problem example to point to: a rollerblader was killed on one > of our pathways when a bicyclist collided with him last summer. (note, this > was not a pathway problem, the path is excellent quality) Our message included the following points: > - Eliminating this outdated law is in the best interest of Wyoming and has the > support of Wyoming Dept. of Transportation Director, John Cox. It will help > modernize Wyoming¹s laws for bicycling. > > - This law allows bicycles the legal option to access their homes and > workplaces from the road if the road is more efficient or closer than a > pathway. > > - This law allows bicycles to use a safe road shoulder when a pathway is > crowded with slower users, or if the pathway is not maintained properly for > safe use. > > - Protects important tourism events such as the Tour de Wyoming, where > hundreds of bicyclists visit communities around the state each summer. Hope this is helpful, and your legislative projects are equally successful. Best regards, Tim ------------------------------ Tim Young Executive Director Friends of Pathways P.O. Box 2062 Jackson, WY 83001 307-733-4534 office 307-699-1407 mobile tim(a)friendsofpathways.org ------------------------------

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3/7 Traffic Commission meeting cancelled
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Bike Board Members, Tonight's Traffic Commission meeting is canceled. Frank

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Wed 6:30 Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Bike Board Members, This Wednesday, 7-Mar, 6:30 PM, in City Council Chambers the Traffic Commission will consider our Infrastructure and Education recommendations. Please plan to attend, especially if you are a member of the Infrastructure or Education committees. I believe that the Commission will give more consideration to implementing our recommendations if the room is full of Bike Board members instead of just me and Greg! Last month, Greg and I gave a 20 minute presentation to which they listened politely and then the clock ran out. They agreed to review the report and to consider it at this Wednesday's meeting. In a discussion with the Commission secretary today, I learned that they want us to explain each of our recommendations and then they will discuss them and make decisions. Besides your moral support, we may need your help explaining some recommendations, e.g. where are those in-line grates? City Council Chambers are in City Hall, 389 Spruce St., on the 2nd floor, right at the top of the steps after you come through the front door. City Hall is across and up the street but on the same block as the Public Safety Building where the Bike Board usually meets. See you Wednesday! Frank

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Off-topic, but too cool to pass up
by director 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

Good afternoon, Rob Stenger just forwarded me this link about a bicycle assist for getting up hills. I can think of a few places in Morgantown where this could be useful. I'd come up with a similar idea about 10 years ago but never acted on it. This one is much more simple and elegent than what I had in mind. It would be even cooler if bikes coming down the hill could help power it too - saving brake wear and energy. http://www.trampe.no/english/ Nick Hein

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Bike Parking Ordinances
by director 01 Mar '07

01 Mar '07

Good evening, Another item from the Thunderhead list that I thought might be of interest. Madison is an extremely progressive city, and well laid out for cycling. I used to ride there a lot in the late 70's. These parking regulations may offer some ideas for recommendations to the traffic commission. btw, Links were also offered from other cities and I'm sure I can get more just by asking. See you in a few minutes. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Dar Ward <mbigmistake(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:09:20 -0800 (PST) Madison, Wisconsin's bike parking ordinance is at http://www.cityofmadison.com/transp/z2811bik.pdf and the parking standards are at http://www.cityofmadison.com/transp/rac-rec3.pdf Problems with this ordinance include that it only covers new development and doesn't really have any strong enforcement. It also doesn't do a great job of accomodating resident/employee parking versus visitor parking. It also falls short on requiring inside parking (with standards) for rental properties. The current Madison Platinum Bicycling Task Force hopes to address some of these issues. Another great idea...doing a bicycle parking needs study. That's on the Madison wishlist too. -Dar

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March Meeting
by Marilyn Newcome 01 Mar '07

01 Mar '07

Framk, I will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because of a program we are having at school. I could only find one school that had a bike rack and that was South Middle school. Marilyn

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Bike Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, The Bicycle Friendly Community Award committee (Frank, Greg, Nick and Don Spencer) is about half-way done with completing the application. At our meeting tomorrow, I will discuss our approach, what we've accomplished and what remains to be done. Attached are three files: 1) application part 1 that Positive Spin completed, 2) application part II completed as far as we have it, 3) a table that shows people that we are going to ask for more information. Since the application is incomplete, you don't have to read it. I send it mainly to show you what we've done and to get your feedback, corrections or additions if you do happen to read it. If you at least open application part II and skim through it, you'll at least have some idea what it's about when I report on it. See you tomorrow night! Frank

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Fw: Takin' It To The Streets Workshops: attachments
by director 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Frank tells me the attachments didn't come through when I forwarded this yesterday. Here they are. After reading the flyer I noted that Ron Eck is giving the presentations. Nick

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Fw: Takin' It To The Streets Workshops - Charleston
by director 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Some of you may know Dennis Strawn of Mt. State Wheelers bike club in Charleston, WV. He just sent me this workshop notice. Road trip anyone? Alternatively we could see about organizing a workshop here in Mtown. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:33:18 -0500 Wanted to give a heads up on this seminar. Hope you can or someone you know can make it. Thanks Dennis Strawn Senior Application Analyst 304-347-7703 ----- Forwarded by Dennis Strawn/MountainState/Highmark on 02/27/2007 12:29 PM ----- "Susie Salisbury" <SSalisbury@charl estonareaalliance To .org> "Susie Salisbury" <SSalisbury@charlestonareaalliance. 02/26/2007 09:02 org> AM cc Subject Takin' It To The Streets Workshops Please find attached a flyer outlining our upcoming workshops on making our region more pedestrian and bicycle accessible. This workshop series titled "Takin' It To The Streets", will take place on Friday March 9, 30 and April 27, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, at the LaBelle Theater in South Charleston. If you need further information, please feel free to contact me at 340-4253. Thank you, Susie Salisbury (Embedded image moved to file: pic18620.jpg) (See attached file: Walkable Comm.pdf)

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Article from London Times about Bike commuting
by director 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Thought this article might be of interest to the group. According to this editorial from the Times of London: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_article/article1415358.ece "At 2 per cent [bicycle] ridership, London lags far behind cities such as Berlin (10 per cent), Copenhagen (20 per cent) and Amsterdam (28 per cent), where the cyclist numbers influence driver behaviour." Thanks to Evan Manvel from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland, OR! And Noah Budnick, Transportation Alternatives in NYC >From me, Nick Hein

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Bike Board Meeting Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '07

26 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Attached is a recommended agenda for our meeting this Thursday, 1-Mar, 6:30 PM at the Public Safety Building Conference Room. I also attached the minutes of our last meeting. A lot of exciting things are happening and I'm looking forward to discussing them Thursday. We've delivered Infrastructure and Education recommendations to the Traffic Commission. This Thursday, we'll review the status of the Commuting, PR and Bicycle Friendly Community Award committees. That leaves the Law, Maps and Bike Parking goals to flesh out. Hopefully, we can form committees to address those so we can get work rolling on all our goals in time to get out in the good riding weather! See you Thursday! Frank

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PR committee meeting
by Chip Wamsley 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Hi all, It looks like Wednesday the 21st, 6:30 PM at Wamsley Cycles works for everyone. I will see you then. Chip

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FWD: RE: [Thunderhead] Model ordinances that work
by director 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Good morning, These links to the Fort Collins transportation plan and bike/ped plan came across the Thunderhead list that Positive Spin belongs to. Thought they might be of interest here. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Rick Price" <rick(a)experienceplus.com> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:56:02 -0700 Better than ordinances don't forget your community's master streets or transportation plan. This becomes the guidance system for all new street improvements and remedial action so it is not so easy for future politicians to change direction on you by abolishing an ordinance. The Fort Collins Streets standards policy is here. http://fcgov.com/engineering/street-standards.php It is a part of our Master Transportation Plan (2004) which includes our bike and ped plans. http://fcgov.com/transportationplanning/tmp.php Rick Price, Ph.D. President Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc. 970-493-3424 or 1-800-685-4565 Who are the Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program? See this web site: http://www.bikefortcollins.org/ ________________________________ From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of John Anastasio Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:35 AM To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org Subject: [Thunderhead] Model ordinances that work Hello Everybody, We are gearing up to present model Complete Streets, Bike Parking and Bike Changing and Shower Room ordinances to the County of Marin and all the cities within it. We would love to hear from others on model ordinances that worked for you. Thanks in advance, John Anastasio Director of Planning Marin County Bicycle Coalition Promoting Safe Bicycling for Everyday Transportation and Recreation 415.456.3469 Ext. 4# Fax: 415.456.9344 Ext. 3# P.O. Box 1115 Fairfax, CA 94978 john(a)marinbike.org <mailto:john@marinbike.org> www.marinbike.org <http://www.marinbike.org>

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Thanks!
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '07

22 Feb '07

Bike Board, In my message yesterday about the Road I training, I forgot to thank Nick Hein, Marilyn Newcome, Greg Good, Jim Rye, Don Dickerson and Bruce Summers all for coming up with suggestions of possible locations for the training. Special thanks to Jim Rye who made all the arrangements with WVU to use the Prete Building and parking lot. Frank

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Road I course
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

Bike Board and Traffic Commission Members, The March 10-11 Road I course plans are nearly complete. The University Services Center (Prete Building), 3040 University Avenue is the training location. The classroom work will be in Room 3307. Drills will be in the upper parking lot in front of the building. We'll meet Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a ride to lunch, and Sunday 9:00 AM - Noon. Eleven people are currently signed up and 8 have paid. Tuition is $35. Mark Archibald, the instructor, is bringing an assistant so we can handle a few more participants. I've again attached the table of contents from the Student Manual to help you decide to enroll if you haven't already. Please contact me if you want to enroll but haven't already. If you can't remember if you're already signed up, you're signed up if your name is on this list: Don Dickerson Frank Gmeindl Greg Good Chris Gluck Nick Hein Marilyn Newcome Tyler Pearson Betsy Shogren Gunnar Shogren Bruce Summers Buffy Vehse I'll provide reminders and more information as March 10-11 approaches. In the meantime, I hope you're getting out to ride now that the weather's giving us a break:) Frank

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Traffic Signals - New video detection technology detects bikes better
by director 18 Feb '07

18 Feb '07

Good evening, Thought this might be of general interest, it came from the Thunderhead list. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:40:00 -0800 In 1995, Santa Barbara County, California, started testing video cameras for signalized intersection control. They tried two manufacturers and decided on Iteris cameras. All new traffic signals have video sensors installed, and old signals with sensors in the pavement were updated as funding became available. This is great for bicyclists for whom street sensors often fail to detect us. The cameras are more expensive initially, but are more cost-effective in the long run. I know that the California cities of Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo have also installed video-based bicyclist detection equipment. In my experience, the cameras work well in detecting me, unlike many in-pavement detectors still used by other local jurisdictions. Video cameras can be used to make separate traffic counts for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; count and analyze turns at an intersection; record accidents for attribution of guilt; automatically record license plate and driver images of those violating the law; turn signals to green for buses; and hold lights in the green phase for slower bicyclists or pedestrians to complete their crossing of broad avenues. In-ground sensors do none of this. ~~ Ralph Fertig, President ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition ~~ www.sbbike.org ============= Ralph Fertig received this email from Rick Price on 2/17/07 6:36 AM >Our streets engineers have asked for help in identifying efficient & >functional actuation devices that will actually recognize cyclists at a >stop light and encourage compliance with stopping. We have modern, >computerized, synchronized stoplights throughout Fort Collins but no >good actuation. Any suggestions we could pass on? > >Rick Price, Ph.D. >President >Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc. >970-493-3424 or 1-800-685-4565 > >Who are the Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program? See this web >site: >http://www.bikefortcollins.org <http://www.bikefortcollins.org/> _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Repealing mandatory side path law
by director 17 Feb '07

17 Feb '07

Good morning, In a recent committee meeting there was a question about mandatory sidepath laws. One of the Morgantown statutes can be construed as such. This email indicates that there have been states where such laws have been repealed. Another message in the thread indicated that these laws increase liability exposure to the city. Wisconsin repealed its law in the 1970's when a seasoned bike commuter was killed while riding on the sidewalk, after being hit by a car coming out of a blind alley. He had been ticketed the week before for NOT riding on the sidewalk. It also appears that sidewalks must be up to AASHTO/ADA standards for the sidepath law to be enforced. I can't think of a single sidewalk that's more than a block long that would. In another list someone mentioned that Wisconsin statutes require that a bike must have at least one wheel larger than 14" to be allowed on the road. Apparently this is directed at keeping the smallest kids' bikes off the street. I presume that AASHTO/ADA standards would still have to be met, but when I lived near Madison in the mid-70's they already did. Things are even better now. In the same message, the author related having been chased down by a cop and told to ride his velomobile on the sidewalk because drivers on the 35mph thoroughfare had been calling to complain that he was obstructing 50mph traffic. He was told to obey the law and get out of their way so they could violate the speed limit. He subsequently went to this officer's superiors and got it straightened out. (He had been riding this same vehicle in the same city for 6000 miles, the officer was new and unfamiliar with the laws). I only mention this incident to make it clear that there isn't rational or consistent enforcement of cyclists right to share the road. If you ever do find yourself in conflict (either on the road or off) the best response is to work it out through the system, with a minimum of confrontation or drama. Our rights are protected in writing, but to keep them we need to exercise and advocate for them. <soapbox off> Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Sue Knaup" <sue(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:58:33 -0700 Vermont, Oklahoma and Wyoming are three of the most recent successes. Check with our orgs in each of those states via our Links page. Sue Sue Knaup Executive Director Thunderhead Alliance 928-541-9841 http://www.thunderheadalliance.org Main Office: P.O. Box 3309, Prescott, AZ 86302 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006 202-349-1479 -----Original Message----- From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Mark Martin Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:17 AM To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org Subject: [Thunderhead] Repealing mandatory side path law Greetings All, Here in Louisiana we have a "mandatory side path" law that seems to be a relic of the past. Many of us find it onerous and would like to attempt to get it repealed. Could someone point us to successful efforts to get such a law repealed? We are looking in particular for arguments supporting repeal. Thanks in advance! Mark E. Martin Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (B.R.A.S.S.) _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more..then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01 _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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PR committee meeting
by Chip Wamsley 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

To: Marilyn Betsy Johnathan Tyler We need to get started with the PR committee, by having a meeting. I propose a meeting at Wamsley Cycles, Monday The 19th at 6:30 PM. I propose an alternate date of Wednesday the 21 st, same place and time. What does everyone think? Let me know. Chip Chip(a)wamsleycycles.com

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Traffic Justice article
by director 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Thought this would be of interest to the board. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Sue Knaup" <sue(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:53:40 -0700 Hi all, Check out this excellent article on Traffic Justice that just came out in the Christian Science Monitor - the best press I've seen yet on this comprehensive issue. Sue <http://www.csmonitor.com> csmonitor.com - The Christian Science Monitor Online from the February 14, 2007 edition - http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0214/p13s01-lign.html To prevent crashes, a new push to improve driver behavior Methods that reduced road fatalities overseas would work in the US, advocates say. By Linda Baker | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor Despite the human and financial toll of traffic fatalities annually in the United States - 43,000 deaths and 2.7 million injuries at a cost of about $230 billion - such accidents are often viewed as an inevitable, if tragic, byproduct of driving. Now a small but growing number of safety advocates and transportation researchers want to change that perception, partly by borrowing proven strategies from Europe and Australia. The goal, they say, is to reduce the number of traffic deaths - not by improving cars to limit the severity of crashes, but by targeting human behaviors that trigger collisions in the first place. That strategy has worked well in the Netherlands, where over the past three decades, the annual number of traffic fatalities has declined by 75 percent from 3,200 to 800. Today, that country has one of the lowest per capita traffic fatality rates in the world. "The perspective in our society is that quite some proportion of all car crashes are preventable," says Fred Wegman, director of the Netherlands Institute for Road Safety Research, "and there is no need to accept the death toll." Mr. Wegman visited Washington, D.C., last month for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board as an independent adviser to the US government. Improving traffic safety is not easy, he says. "You are famously dependent on how the population perceives the problem, and whether you can interest politicians to take action." Some methods used by the Netherlands to reduce road fatalities include changing road design to limit vehicle speeds, expanding automated enforcement and sobriety testing, and prohibiting the use of electronic devices while driving. "Since the 1960s, safety campaigns in this country have focused predominantly on crash mitigation, such as seat belts and air bags," says Bob Chauncey, director of a new "traffic justice" initiative for the National Center for Bicycling and Walking, a nonprofit group in Bethesda, Md. "With the exception of MADD [Mothers Against Drunk Driving], we don't look at the root cause of the crash." The US approach to road safety is limited in scope, says David Willis, a senior research scientist at the Texas Transportation Institute in College Station. Forty percent of all fatal crashes in the United States are due to speeding, he says. "But unlike almost every other civilized society in the world, we don't focus on driver behavior - we focus on vehicle design." In the Netherlands, says Mr. Wegman, speed limits are very low: 25 m.p.h. in the city, and 60 m.p.h. on the freeway. Dutch roads are also designed to encourage safe driving. Traffic-calming strategies include extensive bicycle and pedestrian facilities, narrow streets with medians, and roundabouts instead of intersections with traffic signals. Roundabouts are traffic circles that force drivers to slow down to 15 m.p.h. A strict police enforcement program, including random sobriety checks and cameras that automatically identify speeders, means "you have a very good chance of getting caught," says Wegman. The legal blood-alcohol limit in the Netherlands is 0.05 percent compared with 0.08 percent in the US. Studies conducted in London showed a 40 percent reduction in crashes that resulted in injuries after the installation of automatic speed cameras. In Victoria, Australia, the number of fatal crashes involving drunken drivers declined by 25 percent after random sobriety checkpoints were set up. In the US, 31 states have raised highway speed limits to 70 m.p.h. Only four states - California, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey - and Washington, D.C., have passed laws against using hand-held cellphones while driving. Most states prohibit or restrict the use of automated speed enforcement, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Arlington, Va. "People say, 'Driving is a personal matter, government leave me alone,' " says Steve Lind, director of the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. Washington State law prohibits sobriety checkpoints and bans electronic speed enforcement except in school zones. But the benefits of these strategies are now well documented, Mr. Lind says. "We can't be afraid to get these tools in front of policymakers. It's up to the people to accept them." Legislation, enforcement, and public awareness are the key elements for a successful traffic safety program, Wegman says. The Netherlands' ban on hand-held cellphones while driving, for example, would not be effective without the accompanying media campaign on distracted driving. "The position of the press is very important," says Wegman. The "traffic justice" initiative in the US, which is fueled by local groups, aims to shift the national discussion from "car accidents" to "car crashes," says Mr. Chauncey. Americans accept limitations on personal freedoms in exchange for airplane safety, he says. "Now we expect just conduct from all players in the road transportation system: the planners, the engineers, the drivers, and the car companies." Although roundabouts are becoming more popular in the US, cities and states continue to build roads that allow drivers to speed, traffic-justice proponents say. "Drivers and pedestrians are victims of engineers looking at traffic flow," says Andrea Okomski, executive director of Pedestrian InRoads, a nonprofit in Seattle. "We know about traffic calming.... We just don't do it." www.csmonitor.com | Copyright C 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Sue Knaup Executive Director Thunderhead Alliance 928-541-9841 http://www.thunderheadalliance.org <http://www.thunderheadalliance.org/> Main Office: P.O. Box 3309, Prescott, AZ 86302 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006 202-349-1479

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Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 12 Feb '07

12 Feb '07

Good evening, Everybody. Attached are the February meeting minutes. Please let me know if you see anything that needs some attention. Thank you, BETSY

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Road I course logistics
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Bike Board members, March 10-11 will be here before we know it. It's time to complete arrangements for the Road I course. *Time* We must allocate 9-hours course time. I suggest Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a ride somewhere for lunch. I suggest Sunday 9:00 AM - Noon. If any of you who are attending have any problems with those times, please reply-all with an alternative recommendation and justification. *Place* We need to find a place that has a classroom that can accommodate 12-16 people with chalkboard or whiteboard, DVD and projector/TV, and a large parking lot nearby for drills. It would be good if we could secure our bikes when we're in the classroom, too. Any ideas? Frank

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Recommendations presentation to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Bike Board members, The Traffic Commission responded positively to our recommendations last night. Thanks to Marilyn Newcome for supporting me and Greg! Thanks also to Don Spencer for his support both as a Bike Board member and a Traffic Commission member. Two TC members, Buffy Vehse and Chris Gluck signed up for the Road I course. Nobody batted an eye when I said we want $2,300 to defray the costs of attending the Effective Cycling Seminar in Bethlehem, PA. Peter Schuster wanted the Commission to act now to apply for the $10K grant. Unfortunately, the time ran out before the TC members could discuss and conclude on any of our recommendations so that's on their agenda for their March meeting. This was the second TC meeting that I've attended. They exhaustively discuss every change that anybody asks them to make. I would expect that a two-month cycle would probably be typical for our recommendatons: month 1, we deliver a presentation with a written report and they take the month to review it; month 2 they discuss and decide on our recommendations. Some of our recommendations will probably also have to be forwarded by the Traffic Commission to City Council for approval. That may add another month or two before some recommendations start to get implemented. On the other hand, that's no reason that we can't get all our recommendations ready before the weather gets nice and we'd rather ride;) Frank

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FWD: Re: BB web site picture
by director 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Frank, We've used a couple of my favorite pictures on our website. These are from some of the first Critical Mass rides which started in 2005. http://positivespin.org/PS_AboutUs.html http://positivespin.org/PS_Events/MtownCritMass.html I've attached a few other. One shows Spruce Street filled with (25) bikes on World Carfree Day 2005, the other is in front of the Mtn Lair when we gathered that day. Last Friday our critical mass ride drew 3 riders, pretty good under the circumstances. In the next few months we should get a bigger turnout. Also planning has begun for a human-powered parade in April which would be a great photo-op to get riders of all ages parading down High Street. There's a pretty picture of the rail trail on the Morgantown.com homepage but I prefer the ones with lots of people riding in front of a familiar landmark. A picture of the ASS start would be a good one! Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:10:00 -0500 Nick, I'm glad somebody had a similar reaction to that picture. I don't know where it was taken but I would like to have a picture that is clearly taken in Morgantown and that shows lots of cyclists riding on ROADS. If you have such a picture, please present it to the Bike Board and invite feedback. (This morning, I saw a bus with a bike in the rack in front. I wish I had a camera to capture that: bike, bus, lots of snow and traffic.) Mainly to keep the Bike Board together, I would like to set a SOP that anything that goes on the web site passes Bike Board inspection and approval. I would like any Board member to feel free to propose anything to the Board and to invite and collect feedback. Please invite feedback from the Board on the "Share the Road" video. As Chairman, I would prefer to have last word. Frank At 12:00 AM 2/7/2007, you wrote: >Frank, >Is that picture taken in Morgantown? I'll go out and take a local picture >tomorrow. > >May I also suggest a link to the "Share the Road" video that I sent the >link about last week? (http://bikelib.org/video/index.htm) > >If we want to create additional pages can we just send them to Jeff (after >board approval of course)? This website would be a great place to solicit >citizen inputs to make "spot improvement" requests. > >Thanks. >Nick > > > > > >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:03:41 -0500 > > >Bike Board Members, > > > >Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at > >www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page > >for the bike board. I used the only bike > >related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some > >images, I can include them onto the page(s)." > > > >Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. > > > >Frank > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Bikeboard mailing list > >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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BB web site
by Frank G. 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page for the bike board. I used the only bike related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some images, I can include them onto the page(s)." Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. Frank

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BB web site
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page for the bike board. I used the only bike related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some images, I can include them onto the page(s)." Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. Frank D. Gmeindl ASSET Program Manager ProLogic, Inc. NASA IV&V Facility 100 University Drive Fairmont, WV 26554 Office: 304-367-8395 Fax: 304-367-8221

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Bicycle Board Recommendations
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

Dr. Eck, Please find attached, the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's Infrastructure and Education recommendations to the Traffic Commission. We would like to present these recommendations to the Commission at this Wednesday's meeting. We will bring paper copies Wednesday. If you feel it is appropriate to forward this message to the Commission members, it would afford them the opportunity to review it in advance. Also, we are prepared to present a short summary PowerPoint presentation if appropriate. We will bring a computer and projector. Please don't hesitate to reply or call me at 304-376-0446 if you have any questions, comments or guidance. Frank Gmeindl 304-367-8395 (work) 304-376-0446 (cell) 304-284-8094 (home)

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Final recommendations report
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '07

04 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Attached is the final report of our infrastructure and education recommendations. I plan to get this to the Traffic Commission members tomorrow, Monday, if possible. If you catch anything wrong in the attached, please let me know ASAP. Frank

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Hi Everyone,
by Nancy LaRocque 04 Feb '07

04 Feb '07

Hi Everyone, I apologize for not being an active participant with the bike board. At this time I am going to resign my position on the board so the Traffic Commission can appoint a replacement. I am sorry as I realize I should have done this sooner. Good luck with everything, and I know I will see and experience your progress. Sincerely, Nancy LaRocque

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Bikes on Road sign
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Bike Board, Remember at last week's meeting, I described the "Bicycles on Road" signs that I thought Ron Eck meant? Here's the link to "San Francisco's Shared Lane Pavement Markings: Improving Bicycle Safety" at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/site/uploadedfiles/dpt/bike/Bike_Plan/Shared%20Lane%… This is an excellent report that may represent the cutting edge in share the road signage as well as provide substantive data on the effectiveness of the signage. (Too bad it's a pdf file. It has some great photos that I wish we could rip for our presentation to the Traffic Commission.) Frank

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3/10-11 LCI
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Before you know it, Mark Archibald will be here to teach us the Road I course of the Effective Cycling program March 10-11. If you haven't already paid me, please let me know if you'll take the course. At our meeting last Thursday, 5 Bike Board members paid. At our January meeting, 9 or us signed up. (I still have the sign up sheet;) Our instructor says 12 is a good target class size. A few people who aren't Bike Board members have told me they'd like to take the course. If there's room, I'd like to welcome them to take it. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] share the road with bicyclists
by Jim Rye 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Hi Bob, Thanks again very much for your interest in signage to facilitate bicycling for transportation at WVU. Here are two robust sites that illustrate quite a variety of signage (including "on pavement") to facilitate bicycling and walking for transportation: http://www.pedbikeimages.org/category_front.cfm?categoryId=2 (Bicycling Pictures--see especially "On Street Bike Lanes" and "Pavement Treatments") http://www.pedbikeimages.org/category_front.cfm?categoryId=19 (Design and Engineering--see Especially "Bike Trails and Shared Use Paths" and "Signs and Making Signals") At each link, clicking on "download for print" shows a much larger image. I have attached an example from the above site (http://www.pedbikeimages.org / photo by Dan Burden) that employs pavement and roadside signage, although I strongly advocate for the roadside signage to state "Share Road (or Lane) WITH Bicyclists". Alternatively, the sign might just state "Bike Route", although I think the "WITH Bicyclists" is the stronger message from an education and enforcement standpoint. The "Group Photo Pool" at the Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/ also has many illustrations, e.g.,: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/196792900/in/pool-bicyclefacilities/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesontransit/184912823/in/pool-bicyclefacili… http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeportland/172598546/in/pool-bicyclefaciliti… This report from San Francisco has numerous examples of pavement signage: http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/site/uploadedfiles/dpt/bike/Bike_Plan/Shared%20Lane%… >>> Bob Roberts 02/01/07 7:44 AM >>> Please do and we thank you. >>> Jim Rye 2/1/2007 7:24:48 AM >>> Dear Bob, Thank you again for involving me in discussions about bicycling facilitities etc on campus. I am especially glad that you are looking into the "Share Road (or Lane) WITH Bicyclists". I wanted to let you know that I also have some links to similar markings on for pavement if you would like me to send them. Thanks again. Jim Rye

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Context Senstive Solutions Put to Practice: A Warning
by director 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Good morning, I wanted to share this message from Thunderhead with the bike board, because it deals with an issue that has already happened in most of West Virginia. The emphasis of separated bike paths and exclusion of bikes on roads (by intent or neglect - I've seen both). Although sidewalks, separated trails and shorter pedestrian crossing distances on roadways are important - the federal right of cyclists to share the roadway safely is being eroded - irrationally. The effective end result is that cycling - the most efficient and effective means of single rider transportation over short distances - is being pushed off the road by 70% empty, 90% inefficient motor vehicles. This isn't a good trend and we should take every opportunity to emphasize how cycling has a right and a reason to share the road. Rights are like muscles, if you don't give them attention and use them you lose them. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Eric Gilliland" <gill(a)waba.org> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:21:35 -0500 National bike groups and bike/ped professionals may not be aware of the disaster potentially poised to happen in Montgomery County, Maryland, a major suburban county located right next to Washington D.C. The county council there is considering a pair of bills that would overhaul the county's "road code" - those laws that define its roadway design standards. The new legislation would essentially mandate narrow lanes in most circumstances, virtually eliminating the concept of a "wide outside lane" or "shared lane" for bikes on new or rebuilt roads. The legislation does not give cyclists any consideration except on roads identified as bike routes in the county master plan. That contradicts established principles framed in AASHTO guidelines and elsewhere (include the ITE CSS guide), that cyclists should be routinely considered during the design of all roads, not just select roads. Moreover, for county roads that are master-planned as "signed shared roadway" bike routes, the legislation allows only one extra foot of lane width. Specifically the legislation calls for lanes to be fixed at 10.5', 11', or 12' wide depending on roadway type (12' for suburban arterials, for example), with an extra foot added for shared roadway bike routes (i.e. 11.5' to 13'). The bills do not define minimums or maximums but instead specify hard widths that would apply regardless of project-specific factors, public input, etc. Waivers may only be granted by the county council itself. The legislation allows shoulders only on limited types of curbless roads and stipulates that they be 2' wide (4' on highways). The bills do however require bike lanes where called for in the master plan, although these are not numerous. Shared use paths would also be built where called for in the master plan. The legislation represents a fundamental paradigm shift that could have far-reaching implications if adopted by other counties and states. The bills were motivated by an admirable desire to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, calm traffic and eliminate impervious surface, and as such it has support from many usual cycling allies. But that makes it no less damaging. It appears to have been partly inspired, somewhat unfaithfully, by the ITE's new draft standard, "Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable Communities". That document embraces bike lanes to the near exclusion of other on-road bikeway types. In any case, the Montgomery County legislation sets a dangerous precedent for design standards nationwide. It is all the scarier because it originates in a county that is uaually progressive on bike issues, from people who are usually supportive of cycling. Pedestrian safety is very important, but the proposed legislation seeks to make minor gains in pedestrian safety at an enormous cost to a complete other mode of transportation. Eric Gilliland WABA Jack Cochrane MoBike _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Infrastructure doc and ppt available
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

Hi everyone, I could be wrong, but I'm under the impression that Greg meant to send some updated infrastructure documents to this email list for review, but unintentionally sent them to his own committee's email list thinking the whole board would receive them. They are pretty large files. You can fetch them here: http://cheat.org/pipermail/bike-infrastructure/attachments/20070202/8a30102… http://cheat.org/pipermail/bike-infrastructure/attachments/20070202/56741c2… Jonathan

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Bike education video for drivers
by director 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

Good Morning, Last nite at the meeting I mentioned that I had seen mention of a video for bike education. It was produced for the League of Illinois Bicyclists and it's at this link: http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm You can download it from there, or get if from me. The guy I contacted also offered to send it on DVD. I should have it in a few days and I'll keep a copy at Positive Spin. I'll also look at donating a copy to the library like I discussed for the other education videos. Nick

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Links to pictures of bike/ped facilities
by director 01 Feb '07

01 Feb '07

Good evening, These links were in a message from Thunderhead Alliance last week. They show all kinds of categories of facilities and people using them. Hope they're of use... http://www.pedbikeimages.org/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/ Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Vision
by director 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Frank, I like it as written. I've had thoughts about condensing it, but I wouldn't want to say anything that would delay approval. I'd like to get on to making it happen. So I guess it's compelling me already! Nick >/All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly >anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride >bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our >nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, >our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ > >Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. >However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel >you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels >that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. >If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the >whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this >until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members >who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it >over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. > >Frank > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Vision
by Bill Reger-Nash 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Vision statement looks fine. Keep up the good work. bill WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 01/21/07 1:29 PM >>> Bike Board Members, Please recall that a Vision statement must be our shared view of the future and must compel us to act. A shared vision enables us to stay focused, to enjoy working together, and to be proud of our accomplishments. At our 2-Nov meeting we brainstormed vision statements. Then, Bill Reger-Nash, Linda Cooper and I offered a summary that the BB did not accept. Using the feedback from that cycle and the original list of ideas, on 1/8/2007, I recommended the following Vision statement: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Nick Hein, Jim Rye, Greg Good, John Lozier and Jonathan Rosenbaum responded to my request for feedback. Except for the addition of a comma behind the word "anytime", I'm not proposing any changes in reponse to their comments. Following are summaries of their comments and my responses. 1. Greg recommended adding a comma after "anytime". I agree and will make the change. 2. Greg, Jim, and John said the word "fearlessly" was redundant with "safely" while Nick suggested emphasizing "fearlessly". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Sonitt's input explicitly included "feels safe to ride". Making cycling safe is a necessary but insufficient step to increasing cycling. Based on authoritative info (Forrester, John, /Effective Cycling/), fear is the main factor that discourages people from cycling. If we succeed at making cycling safe but don't eliminate fear, e.g. through education, we will probably not realize our vision for all Morgantown residents. Unless we want to argue further to delete "fearlessly", I will retain it. 3. John said the word "All" was superfluous. Marilyn's input at our 2-Nov meeting explicitly included "all citizens". I agree that one could argue that "Morgantowners" includes all residents but one could also argue that it doesn't. For example, consider, "Morgantowners choose to have parades on Friday evenings". I think we'd agree that this is true but it does not include all Morgantowners. I believe that including the word "All" in our vision statement says that if cycling is unsafe for anyone in the city, or if there are places in the city that you can't get to by bike, our job is not done. Therefore, unless there is further argument to delete it, I will retain "All". 4. John said, "The entire second sentence repeats much of the first, merely to detail 'any reason'". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Jim's, Betsy's, Bill's, Sonitt's, and Nick's ideas all explicitly included the distinction of transporation and recreation. I believe deleting the second sentence loses their input. Unless we want to continue to argue to delete the second sentence, I will retain it. 5. John recommended replacing "All Morgantown residents can enjoy" with "Morgantowners choose to". Before I make that change, I need to hear from other members. If I accept John's argument that "All" is superfluous, then it follows that "Morgantowners" is synonymous with "All Morgantown residents". Then, to say, "Morgantowners choose to" would be equivalent to saying that "All Morgantown residents choose to". But, hey, I'm for everyone in Morgantown choosing to ride a bike rather than drive a motor vehicle and I can even visualize that. With regard to "choose" versus "can enjoy", when we gathered vision statement inputs on 2-Nov, Bruce's input explicitly included "enjoyment", and Nick's and Bill's inputs explicitly included "fun". 6. John said "the third sentence dwells on glory-seeking (recognition), a new and unnecessary concept". Jim responded that it adds to the importance of what we are about. It is also similar to what Jim proposed at our 2-Nov meeting although his input didn't say anything about national and state recognition. I added the recognition clause as a hook into the Traffic Commission and the City Council. Before I eliminate the last sentence, I need more input from the Board. 7. Jonathan suggested adding the sentence, "We are a people using our own power for a cooler planet." My reading is that the Board would not support lengthening the vision statement. Unless anybody wants to argue for adding a sentence, I will not add it. So, following is a proposed vision statement with the only change from that above being the addition of a comma: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. Frank

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Bikeboard Vision
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '07

21 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Please recall that a Vision statement must be our shared view of the future and must compel us to act. A shared vision enables us to stay focused, to enjoy working together, and to be proud of our accomplishments. At our 2-Nov meeting we brainstormed vision statements. Then, Bill Reger-Nash, Linda Cooper and I offered a summary that the BB did not accept. Using the feedback from that cycle and the original list of ideas, on 1/8/2007, I recommended the following Vision statement: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Nick Hein, Jim Rye, Greg Good, John Lozier and Jonathan Rosenbaum responded to my request for feedback. Except for the addition of a comma behind the word "anytime", I'm not proposing any changes in reponse to their comments. Following are summaries of their comments and my responses. 1. Greg recommended adding a comma after "anytime". I agree and will make the change. 2. Greg, Jim, and John said the word "fearlessly" was redundant with "safely" while Nick suggested emphasizing "fearlessly". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Sonitt's input explicitly included "feels safe to ride". Making cycling safe is a necessary but insufficient step to increasing cycling. Based on authoritative info (Forrester, John, /Effective Cycling/), fear is the main factor that discourages people from cycling. If we succeed at making cycling safe but don't eliminate fear, e.g. through education, we will probably not realize our vision for all Morgantown residents. Unless we want to argue further to delete "fearlessly", I will retain it. 3. John said the word "All" was superfluous. Marilyn's input at our 2-Nov meeting explicitly included "all citizens". I agree that one could argue that "Morgantowners" includes all residents but one could also argue that it doesn't. For example, consider, "Morgantowners choose to have parades on Friday evenings". I think we'd agree that this is true but it does not include all Morgantowners. I believe that including the word "All" in our vision statement says that if cycling is unsafe for anyone in the city, or if there are places in the city that you can't get to by bike, our job is not done. Therefore, unless there is further argument to delete it, I will retain "All". 4. John said, "The entire second sentence repeats much of the first, merely to detail 'any reason'". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Jim's, Betsy's, Bill's, Sonitt's, and Nick's ideas all explicitly included the distinction of transporation and recreation. I believe deleting the second sentence loses their input. Unless we want to continue to argue to delete the second sentence, I will retain it. 5. John recommended replacing "All Morgantown residents can enjoy" with "Morgantowners choose to". Before I make that change, I need to hear from other members. If I accept John's argument that "All" is superfluous, then it follows that "Morgantowners" is synonymous with "All Morgantown residents". Then, to say, "Morgantowners choose to" would be equivalent to saying that "All Morgantown residents choose to". But, hey, I'm for everyone in Morgantown choosing to ride a bike rather than drive a motor vehicle and I can even visualize that. With regard to "choose" versus "can enjoy", when we gathered vision statement inputs on 2-Nov, Bruce's input explicitly included "enjoyment", and Nick's and Bill's inputs explicitly included "fun". 6. John said "the third sentence dwells on glory-seeking (recognition), a new and unnecessary concept". Jim responded that it adds to the importance of what we are about. It is also similar to what Jim proposed at our 2-Nov meeting although his input didn't say anything about national and state recognition. I added the recognition clause as a hook into the Traffic Commission and the City Council. Before I eliminate the last sentence, I need more input from the Board. 7. Jonathan suggested adding the sentence, "We are a people using our own power for a cooler planet." My reading is that the Board would not support lengthening the vision statement. Unless anybody wants to argue for adding a sentence, I will not add it. So, following is a proposed vision statement with the only change from that above being the addition of a comma: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. Frank

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education-minutes-bike board 16 Jan2007
by Marilyn Newcome 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

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Ecucation-minutes bike board-11Jan2007
by Marilyn Newcome 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

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Positive Spin Safe Routes proposal is complete
by director 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Good morning, For anyone interested Positive Spin has completed its 2007 Safe Routes to Schools grant application. A total of $16000 was applied for to support education and site survey tasks that will make Suncrest Middle School a safer and more attractive place for kids who want to get daily exercise on the way to school. A printed copy is available for viewing at the Positive Spin world headquarters in Grand Central Station. An electronic version can be sent on request. It is my intent to make SMS a model school for other Morgantown schools so I'm making all materials and resources available to anyone (or group) who would like to start a similar program in any other school. Many valuable resources are available at no cost, including consulting from the State Coordinator, Becky Davison. Whatever happens to our application, we will begin working with the school on no-cost activities and invite participation from anyone else who's interested. I'd like to than Don Spencer for his support of the application. This morning as we were putting finishing touches on the proposal he brought support letters from the mayor, other council members and the Suncrest Neighborhood Assoc. John Lozier and Will Ravenscroft also contributed much-appreciated time and enthusiasm to getting this report in the mail on time. Have a great weekend. Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by director 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

Frank, Don Spencer stopped by my house yesterday and pointed out an example of the "Share the lane" sign from the League's Bike-Friendly Cities book. I couldn't find an image online, but it looks just like the sign in this image from Denver - only the word "road" is replaced by "lane". http://home.swbell.net/mpion/imagesdenver/STR11thav.jpg Sharing the lane is the only way that road users can compensate for poorly-designed roads (narrow, winding, ditch-edged). Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:28:48 -0500 >Jim, > >With the bicycle in the standard share the road graphic being replaced >by the motorcycle every summer day in the Dominon Post to advertise >Triple-S Harley Davidson and being replaced with a pedestrian to >advertise Health Works, IMHO, the standard share the road sign is now >even more confusing than reported in the excellent statement by Eric >Anderson at the bottom of this thread. I'd like to see an example of >"those used in San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are allowed >use of the full lane". Since Ron Eck is Chairman of the Traffic >Commission and he provided you Anderson's statement, the share the road >signs that we recommend to the Traffic Commission will probably have to >be accompanied by evidence of their effectiveness and a specific >recommendation for an accompanying education/advertising campaign to >make them so. Thanks to you and Ron Eck for the education on share the >road signs! > >Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by director 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

Jim, My own opinion on this, which I've probably expressed before, is that roads are for people, - not just people in cars. Signs can only help to a certain extent as a reminder of what motorists should have been taught in drivers' ed. More important is to make sure that the message is in the drivers' ed class - If the road is unsafe for cyclists to share when the driver is going at the posted speed then the driver should slow down. We all pay for roads, we're all entitled to safe use of them. If there aren't sidewalks or shoulders then the roads weren't adequately designed for safe multi-mode use - then it take a behavior change to make an unsafe road safe. If motorists have to slow down to allow everyone to get by each other safely that's what they should do until the route can be adequately re-engineered and modified. Signs are good if everything else has been done well but if they aren't helping a situation, different signs won't help much either. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:24:37 -0500 >About share the road signs, including specific experiences in Marin Cty, >CA > >>>> Ronald Eck 1/11/2007 12:18 PM >>> >Jim, > >Thought this would be of interest to you. I share this fellow's >thoughts. To me, a good Share the Road sign/message should accomplish >the following. >1) Define to motorists the likely presence of bicyclists; 2) Encourage >cooperation between motorists and bicyclists and; 3) Reduce conflicts >and crashes, including verbal altercations, projectiles, etc. In the >absence of an accompanying publicity/educational campaign, I am not sure >that the existing signs do this. As I understand it, the national sign >committee is considering development of a different and/or more >understandable STR sign. I think this would certainly be a positive >step. Ron > > >>>> Eric Anderson <eanderson13(a)yahoo.com> 1/9/2007 12:56 PM >>> >Marin County CA has over 60 STR signs in place, in >various locales including narrow rural roads and >heavily travelled bike lane streets. To my knowledge >no formal study has been done in Marin county of the >effectiveness of reducing crashes or improving >motorist/cyclist behavior in the area of the signs. > >Historically signs have been installed for at least >two reasons: concern by locals about the need to get >cyclists to "Share the Road" on routes that are >heavily used by large groups of recreational cyclists >on the weekends; many signs were also installed at the >request of advocates, as a part of a countywide "Share >the Road" program that has gone through several >different incarnations. > >In one sense, the messaging of the signs is >appropriate to Marin County or any location with an >active "Share the Road" program. The signs, combined >with flyers, websites and stickers promote the phrase >and make it recognizable as part of a traffic safety >initiative. At this point it's pretty difficult to >imagine people who live in Marin who drive or bike on >routes used by cyclists not being aware of this >campaign. > >The gap in the messaging is definitely in the >interpretation of the sign by people who haven't been >exposed to the sign or are unaware of the context of >the larger campaign. As a warning sign, the message is >unclear. Is it directed at bikes, telling them to >"Share the Road" as many Marin motorists assert? If >that's the case, there is nothing in the sign (or >frequently in the roadway design) that guides or >informs cyclists as to how they should be "sharing". >Does the message target motorists, using the bike icon >to inform them of the presence of bikes on the road >and the need to "Share the Road" with them? Is it >targeted at both groups simultaneously (everyone >"Share the Road")? > >My analysis of the STR signs at the 10 year mark is >that they are much more effective as an element of a >larger outreach campaign, and that they are less >effective as a traffic control device or warning sign. >Signs with clearer messaging, such as those used in >San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are >allowed use of the full lane, or those in use in >Portland that simply state "Bikes on Roadway" are more >effective at warning motorists of the presence of >cyclists. In terms of targeting cyclists the Share the >Road signs are effective if the cyclists who see them >are aware of what is entailed with legally sharing the >road. Otherwise it's just a catchphrase, rather than a >device that guides you to a specific behavior. > >Eric Anderson >Alta Planning + Design > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com > >_______________________________________________ >Members mailing list >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/members > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by Jim Rye 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

About share the road signs, including specific experiences in Marin Cty, CA >>> Ronald Eck 1/11/2007 12:18 PM >>> Jim, Thought this would be of interest to you. I share this fellow's thoughts. To me, a good Share the Road sign/message should accomplish the following. 1) Define to motorists the likely presence of bicyclists; 2) Encourage cooperation between motorists and bicyclists and; 3) Reduce conflicts and crashes, including verbal altercations, projectiles, etc. In the absence of an accompanying publicity/educational campaign, I am not sure that the existing signs do this. As I understand it, the national sign committee is considering development of a different and/or more understandable STR sign. I think this would certainly be a positive step. Ron >>> Eric Anderson <eanderson13(a)yahoo.com> 1/9/2007 12:56 PM >>> Marin County CA has over 60 STR signs in place, in various locales including narrow rural roads and heavily travelled bike lane streets. To my knowledge no formal study has been done in Marin county of the effectiveness of reducing crashes or improving motorist/cyclist behavior in the area of the signs. Historically signs have been installed for at least two reasons: concern by locals about the need to get cyclists to "Share the Road" on routes that are heavily used by large groups of recreational cyclists on the weekends; many signs were also installed at the request of advocates, as a part of a countywide "Share the Road" program that has gone through several different incarnations. In one sense, the messaging of the signs is appropriate to Marin County or any location with an active "Share the Road" program. The signs, combined with flyers, websites and stickers promote the phrase and make it recognizable as part of a traffic safety initiative. At this point it's pretty difficult to imagine people who live in Marin who drive or bike on routes used by cyclists not being aware of this campaign. The gap in the messaging is definitely in the interpretation of the sign by people who haven't been exposed to the sign or are unaware of the context of the larger campaign. As a warning sign, the message is unclear. Is it directed at bikes, telling them to "Share the Road" as many Marin motorists assert? If that's the case, there is nothing in the sign (or frequently in the roadway design) that guides or informs cyclists as to how they should be "sharing". Does the message target motorists, using the bike icon to inform them of the presence of bikes on the road and the need to "Share the Road" with them? Is it targeted at both groups simultaneously (everyone "Share the Road")? My analysis of the STR signs at the 10 year mark is that they are much more effective as an element of a larger outreach campaign, and that they are less effective as a traffic control device or warning sign. Signs with clearer messaging, such as those used in San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are allowed use of the full lane, or those in use in Portland that simply state "Bikes on Roadway" are more effective at warning motorists of the presence of cyclists. In terms of targeting cyclists the Share the Road signs are effective if the cyclists who see them are aware of what is entailed with legally sharing the road. Otherwise it's just a catchphrase, rather than a device that guides you to a specific behavior. Eric Anderson Alta Planning + Design __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Members mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/members

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[Fwd: [Fwd: Replacement members]]
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Another candidate to replace departed Greater Morgantown members: Marc Glass, Westover. Now the list is: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill k. Marc Glass Westover Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Replacement members] Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:55:11 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Sorry, I missed one person who consented to Jim Rye recently: Alice Vernon, Snake Hill. Adding her name to the list makes: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Replacement members Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:30:32 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank _______________________________________________ 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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January Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Good Evening, Folks. Attached please find the minutes from last week's meeting (along with Jonathan's presentation). Also, you will find an updated version of our goals. Please let me know if there are any corrections! Thanks and have a nice evening, BETSY

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Vision
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Please give me your feedback on the following suggested Bicycle Board vision statement: All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life. Frank

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[Fwd: Replacement members]
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Sorry, I missed one person who consented to Jim Rye recently: Alice Vernon, Snake Hill. Adding her name to the list makes: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Replacement members Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:30:32 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Vision
by director 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Frank, I would just move the word "fearlessly" to the end of the first sentence. Gives it more punch I think, comments? > All Morgantown residents can enjoy safe bicycling anywhere, anytime > for any reason - fearlessly. Morgantown residents choose to > ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state > and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to > our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Inspiration
by director 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Frank, Thanks for posting that article. I've ridden in all of the high-risk areas that were cited in the article, and never had an accident - but that didn't happen by accident. Successful crash avoidance is 99% planning ahead, and 1% reacting. As bike-friendly as Seattle is in there are many ways in which I feel much more comfortable riding in Morgantown. The most significant difference is the mood of drivers. Seattle drivers are mostly-overcaffeinated and spend ALOT of time in gridlocked traffic. You may find this hard to believe Morgantown area drivers are sweethearts by comparison. Mountain Bus drivers especially so. Seattle shares our geographic challenges like outdated, narrow, winding streets. However, in Seattle there are usually alternative routes to avoid them. I agree that sharrows are an excellent idea. I use them now, it would be nice to see the practice officially sanctioned. I also think the most profoundly effective way to increase biking is to start in grade schools, continue through high school (including driver awareness training in drivers' ed). Another really effective, fast-turnaround approach is the "hot spot" map. In about 1995 during a bike rally at the Seattle Center, Cascade Bike Club (CBCC) put up a map and had people stick numbers in places where they knew there were problems, and describe the problem in an adjacent log (like a charette). Although I wasn't hopeful about the results initially, within 3 years all 3 of my suggestions (along my daily commute route and my kids' way to school) were completed. That's enough blabbing from me I guess. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:01:24 -0500 >Bike Board Members, > >Some of us think Seattle is a model of bicycle accommodation. The >article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer > >http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/295186_bikewrecks08.html > >shows that they're struggling with the same problems we are. The article is entertaining as well as informational and even somewhat inspirational. > >Some of the approaches Seattle is taking to improve its cyclist situation are the same as ours, e.g. more signage and education for motorists as well as cyclists. The article points out the dangers of intersections between roadways and bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. I especially like the idea of "sharrows" coined in the article. It also has some good insights into both bicyclist and motorist psychology that gets us into trouble. > >I hope the article bolsters the enthusiasm and productivity of those of us who are working on transforming our goals into recommendations for the Traffic Commission. I think you'll also find it entertaining. > >Frank > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Inspiration
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Some of us think Seattle is a model of bicycle accommodation. The article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/295186_bikewrecks08.html shows that they're struggling with the same problems we are. The article is entertaining as well as informational and even somewhat inspirational. Some of the approaches Seattle is taking to improve its cyclist situation are the same as ours, e.g. more signage and education for motorists as well as cyclists. The article points out the dangers of intersections between roadways and bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. I especially like the idea of "sharrows" coined in the article. It also has some good insights into both bicyclist and motorist psychology that gets us into trouble. I hope the article bolsters the enthusiasm and productivity of those of us who are working on transforming our goals into recommendations for the Traffic Commission. I think you'll also find it entertaining. Frank

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Replacement members
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] suggestion share the road signage
by Greg Good 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

I have a copy of the book on accepted standardized roadsigns in the US. There are on-line resources now, too. I agree, signage on roads will be a top priority of the Infrastructure group. We'll talk this over this week. Comments by people on the other sub-committees that will help us at our meeting are welcome. I will share full info on meeting time and location as soon as the location is finalized. All welcome, but we'll do the heavy lifting. Greg >>> "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> 1/6/2007 12:04 PM >>> Frank noted at our last meeting that the 2030 Plan neglects the facilitation of roadway cycling. I certainly agree. Outside of the city limits, and to a considerable extent inside those limits, the lack of shoulders (and the current law against using sidewalks) requires the “utilitarian” cyclist to use the road. However, I do note one aspect of the Plan that does attempt to facilitate roadway cycling: Item 44 (grouped with items 41-44 under “Other”) on “Table 1: Non-Motorized Alternatives Preliminary Cost Estimates” states “Install Share the Road signage throughout the county.”*albeit this action really belongs on the “Roadway” table instead (which gets back to the question of why did they ever separate the two to begin with). I believe that one of our initial desired “outcomes” to send to the Traffic Commission is the installation throughout the city of “Share the Road” signage. If the literature documents that the current prototype for this sign promotes motorist misconceptions (i.e., that cyclists should share the road with motorists), then we need to design (or find) an alternative prototype shown to promote the correct conception. My rationale for recommending this signage outcome: 1. It is integral to all 3 of our top priority areas (Education, Infrastructure, Commuting). 2. From an infrastructure standpoint, it is one of the least expensive and most quickly accomplished outcomes. 3. It will set the stage for the 2030 Plan to extend such signage throughout the county. 4. It is a “billboard” to the motorist that cyclist use of the road is legitimate; it may promote greater enforcement and lead to achieving additional regulations (e.g., 5’ minimum passing distance between motorist and cyclist). We do not want this outcome to compromise realizing the “use of city sidewalks by cyclists” outcome suggested by John, so I suggest that we send for both simultaneously. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Robert's Rules of Order
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, At our meeting Thursday, in the meeting evaluation section of our agenda, a recommendation was made to use Robert's Rules of Order in running our meetings. Following is a link to Robert's Rules of Order: http://www.rulesonline.com/ . Please review these and how I currently manage our meetings and let me know what specific changes you would like me to make and why. If someone on the Bike Board is an expert in Robert's Rules, I also ask you to please step forward because I will need help as I am not an expert on them. One thing I would like to preserve is making decisions by consensus rather than voting because consensus engenders more support for decisions than voting. Frank

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WVU Transporation and Parking Plan assumption documents
by Jim Rye 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

I am passing on what I received in my WVU e-news Friday, which provided notifcation that WVU has released a draft copy of their Transportation and Parking Plan Assumptions document: 1) WVU transportation, parking committee solicits feedback on planning document During the fall semester, a committee began work to develop a WVU transportation and parking plan. As a part of that effort, a Transportation and Parking Plan Assumptions document was developed to guide a more specific plan of action to be taken over the next five years. The plan along with a list of committee members can be found at: http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/WVUTrans-ParkAssum20AEDD.pdf Comments and feedback are invited through January and can be sent to planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu (click on "WVU in the News").

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Re: [Bikeboard] Polling example via a mailing list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 31 Oct '06

31 Oct '06

Tyler Pearson wrote: > This would work fine, but how are votes counted? I assume it would > have to be assigned to someone. A forum allows the results of a poll > to be shown instantly, without having to add up everyone's votes. > There's a good solution to this at http://www.deliberate.com/ , however, I won't have time to set this up this week for a demonstration (unless someone wants to pay my bills). Basically, anyone can set-up polls, or watch the results as the poll progresses. Poll responses go to a special database, not to the whole group, and can be given three different levels of privacy, and different types of formats. It's much more secure than a web based solution, and combined with the well know discussion capabilities of email lists, it's a winner. Jonathan > Tyler > > > > Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: >> Hi Bike Board Technical Committee, >> >> I'm going to demonstrate a poll via an email list. Respond either "yes" >> or "no" to my question below, and send your response to >> bikeboard(a)cheat.org . >> >> Question: Do you like this method of taking a poll? >> >> Jonathan >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> > >

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Polling example via a mailing list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Oct '06

30 Oct '06

Hi Bike Board Technical Committee, I'm going to demonstrate a poll via an email list. Respond either "yes" or "no" to my question below, and send your response to bikeboard(a)cheat.org . Question: Do you like this method of taking a poll? Jonathan

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(no subject)
by Frank G. 30 Oct '06

30 Oct '06

No

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