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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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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. 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! 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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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by Frank G. 30 Oct '06

30 Oct '06

No

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