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Fwd: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a)
by Derek Springston 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Just FYI, here's my version of what Frank sent to Senator Beach! Hope you guys made the cutoff, too. Is there anyone else we should sent this to right now? Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 2:27 PM Subject: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a) To: bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov Senator Beach, *I have been paying close attention to H.B. 4304 and was pretty content with it and supported it fully until recent changes were made. * As originally introduced, I understand that H.B. 4304 would have repealed the outdated 17C-11-5(a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right on WV's roadways. *I supported the orginal repeal of 17C-11-5(a) that wouldn't require cyclists to ride far to the right.* However, as far as I can tell from the current bill, it states that any person riding on a roadway must use a bicycle path when available or ride as close to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable with exceptions for (1) overtaking or passing, (2) a left turn, or (3) when necessary to avoid potential conflict due to objects objects substandard lane width, etc. * I feel the language is difficult to interpret, enforce, and doesn't improve safety for cyclists. It may even decrease safety. * As we all know, WV roads have many obstacles and dangerous attributes including potholes, narrow roads, curves, etc. Forcing cyclists to ride to the right when no obstacles and closer to the middle of the lane when there are obstacles causes us to become unpredictable and weave in and out of motorists' paths. *So please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) as originally introduced so cyclists in WV will be safer. * *By passing safer cycling laws, which lead to encouraging cycling, WV will realize increased individual health and decreased health costs, decreased pollution, increased economic activity especially for local businesses and the tourism industry, and reduced transportation costs due to wear and tear on road networks. * I have completed a Traffic Skills 101 cycling course that was taught by certified League of American Bicyclist instructors, regularly ride on Morgantown and WV roads for pleasure and transportation to work between 1-5 days per week, and have been a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for several years. As part of my personal experience on WV roadways, riding far to the right doesn't encourage motorists to keep me safer. When I ride far to the right, motorists routinely pass me in blind turns and cut me off and intersections, to name a few issues. I'm less visible to the right. Not forcing cyclists to ride far to the right keeps us all safer. *If there is a way that 17C-11-5 (a) can be repealed so that cyclist can safely choose their position in the lane, I fully support the current version of H.B. 4304. Thanks for your time and work on this bill.* Sincerely, Derek Springston *1412 Buckhannon Ave Morgantown, WV 26508* *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!`
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

I tried to call Senator Bob Beach the my call was not answered. So, I sent the following e-mail message: > Dear Senator Beach, > > Please simply repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right. As introduced, H.B. 4304 would have simply repealed it. Unfortunately, the House Judiciary replaced 17C-11-5 (a) with very confusing language that I doubt cyclists, law enforcement officers, traffic court judges, motorists and legislators can understand. Simply repealing 17C-11-5 (a) will make cycling safer. The language in the amended bill will not. > > I am the former Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Under my watch, Morgantown received the Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award. I am a certified bicycling instructor and have taught more than 150 people to bicycle safely. I have bicycled more than 150,000 miles in all types of traffic. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 27, 2014 11:40:41 AM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "whitegolf(a)frontier.net" <whitegolf(a)frontier.net>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Subject: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!` > > Hello everyone -- HB4304 is on the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting agenda TODAY, Feb. 27th. If you have time to make a call or send an email before 2:30 p.m. please do so!! Meeting starts at 3. Remember Bikes are Good -- pretty simple. > Kasey

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Update
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Update on HB 4304 below-- next step is to contact Senator/ Judiciary Committee members to get it on the agenda for early next week. Our Senators are below. The entire Judiciary Committee is listed here<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud> . *Senate District 13* Bob Beach-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Beach Roman Prezioso-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Prezioso ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM Subject: WVCC Legislative Update Hi WVCC -- the amended House Bill, 4304, was single referenced in the Senate to the Judiciary Committee, which gives us more time to work the bill. I think it will run but not until next week. So, now is the time for you all to call or email your Senator and the entire Judiciary Committee and encourage them to support the Cycling Safety Bill. This bill is our first step in making WV a more "Cycling Friendly State." I'm attaching the latest Talking Points to this email. You can use parts of this as you see fit for your email or you can attach it to your email to your Senator/Judiciary Committee Member if you would like. If you copy and paste the below address into your browser, you will land on a page with direct email links to the Judiciary Committee. I find emails to be very effective. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud If you would rather call, that is easy as well by visiting http://www.legis.state.wv.us -- pull down Senate, then Committees, then Judiciary. You can find members, contact info, agendas and more. To be clear, HB4304, has to be placed on the Judiciary Committee's agenda (we have to convince Chairman Palumbo to run the bill), then it has to pass the Committee, then it is reported to the Senate Floor, will have to be read three times and on the third reading, will have to pass the Senate! Thanks to all of you for help and support -- please feel free to circulate this email to your own lists. Kasey and Gary Z. Kasey Russell Executive Director, WV Connecting Communities 304.542.1994

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Fwd: HB4304 Passes House
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Message from Kasey Russell at WV Connecting Communities regarding next steps for HB4304-- no word yet of whether or not it has made the Judiciary Committee agenda. Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM Subject: HB4304 Passes House Hello WVCC -- Yesterday, HB4304 (as amended by the subcommittee) passed the House floor 70-26. Thanks to all of you who made phone calls and sent emails! Thanks also to Delegates Fleischaer, Skaff, Wells, Manchin, Pino, and all the sponsors (I'll be sending personal notes to all of them after the session). I'll also get the list of nays and yeas. Here's what's next: The bill will be reported to the Senate today (Tuesday). It will go to Judiciary Committee next. Gary and I are working to get Senator Palumbo (Judiciary Chairman) to put in on the agenda later this week. As soon as we know when/if it will be on the agenda, I will let you know when to bombard the Judiciary Committee with your phone calls and emails. If the bill passes Judiciary, it will have to be on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agenda next Tuesday, March 4th, and PASS out of committee. Then, if all goes according to plan, the bill will be read three times on the Senate Floor, with the final reading and passage on Saturday (the last day of the session). As you can see, there is no room for delay!! Thanks again for all your help. Kasey

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FYI- HB 4304
by Traci Knabenshue 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Hi Bike Board, Just an update from the Bill status tracker on the bicycle bill, HB 4304. It appears the bill passed the house and moved to the senate, where today it was sent to the senate judiciary committee. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4304&year=… Here's the link again to the process a bill goes through to become law. Looks like it will get sent to another committee before popping back up again for readings. The clock is ticking on it now since the session ends on March 8th. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… If you would still like to support the bill in its amended state (see Frank's email to the BB on 2/19/14), here's a list of senate judiciary members for phone calls. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Fwd: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

FYI: Arboretum. Thanks, Jonathan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> > Date: February 24, 2014 2:42:16 PM EST > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale > > Keeping things in perspective concerning the "new two-way southern access road from the WVU Coliseum parking lot", below is an article that Jonathan Weems, Arboretum Specialist, wrote in the Core Arboretum Email News: > > High Stakes at the Arboretum > > Maintaining the integrity of urban green space is a challenge. As expansion and improvements tax the capacity of developed spaces, there is a temptation to nibble away at green space. Persons who use and value green space sometimes find stakes that suggest planned development. They become alarmed. They ask questions. > > That happened last week at the Core Arboretum. Visitors since Presidents’ Day have found several stakes in the highest corner of the Arboretum, near the Coliseum parking lot and Monongahela Boulevard. In response to a number of inquiries, this email news item is an attempt to explain what I can about those stakes and what they mean. > > The stakes, labeled “toe,” appear to indicate the bottom of an embankment for a new roadway that will sweep in a broad arc from the southeastern end of the Coliseum parking lot, through the top corner of the Arboretum, to a relocated and redesigned intersection at the bottom of Evansdale Drive. The planned relocation of this intersection, moving it roughly 280 feet closer to the Patteson Drive intersection, is an adjustment (from an earlier roadway proposal) that will spare the Arboretum parking lot. This 24-space lot will continue to be available to Arboretum visitors. > > The roadway proposal, part of the Evansdale Master Plan, may sound familiar. There were several public hearings about the Master Plan two years ago. There was an article in the Dominion-Post about the proposed roadway affecting the Arboretum. An email news item dated 1/18/12 addressed it. > > Goals of the new roadway include improved safety for pedestrians crossing Monongahela Boulevard, and improved vehicular access into and egress from the Coliseum parking lot. All WVU personnel involved in this matter are working sincerely for the betterment of the University. Differences of opinion, when they occur, concern the planning process and the effects of the proposed roadway on the Arboretum. > > Efforts to have input into roadway planning have been frustrating. Like Arboretum visitors, I simply found the stakes last week. I alerted the Arboretum’s management committee and my superiors in the chain of command. We have since been shown engineered drawings of the proposed roadway that are not to be shared with the public until the project goes out to bid, perhaps in March. A brief WVU Enews item today (2/24/14) indicated the WVU Board of Governors approved the new roadway proposal at its meeting of Friday, February 21. > > The area involved is very small. You can look at the stakes and see for yourself. Please do not remove stakes! Soon to be lost are dozens of exotic trees and shrubs planted from the 1950s through the 2000s. Some represent common species, but others are relatively rare. In addition to their intrinsic value for teaching and enjoyment, the trees provide a visual and sound barrier between the most visited part of the Arboretum on one side and a power line tower and area of high vehicular traffic on the other. In addition to causing the removal of these trees and shrubs, construction will force the relocation of heavily used sections of one trail and the top of the Service Road. These relocations will necessitate the removal of more trees, some planted by humans and some by Mother Nature. The new roadway will introduce more noise into the Arboretum. > > On the plus side, planners and engineers believe the roadway will meet the goals of improving pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic flow. These are important and worthwhile goals. I only wish they could be achieved with less impact on the Arboretum. > > The WVU administration, which has been steadfast in its successful defense against a right of way claim that could have led to the construction of a very different roadway in another part of the Arboretum, has an opportunity to further demonstrate its goodwill by working out a conservation easement that would protect the Arboretum against having more bits nibbled off in the future. Such an easement has been suggested. The reception this suggestion may find within parts of the WVU administration is unknown as of this writing. > > Without a conservation easement, it is all too easy to imagine, years or decades into the future, instances when more stakes appear, indicating more construction projects that will nibble away more little bits of the Arboretum, again and again, until the day the Arboretum ceases to be the teaching and service entity we have known. > > With a conservation easement, WVU could enhance its goodwill by ensuring the preservation of a low-cost facility much used by WVU classes for a century (though only acquired by WVU in 1948), a facility beloved by generations of students, alumni, and townspeople, a green space with significant natural assets that are most unusual to find on a University campus. > > At the Core Arboretum, the stakes are high. > > > On 02/24/2014 10:00 AM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: >> Of note: http://shar.es/FjkyH. New Evansdale Drive/Mon Blvd signalized intersection being created in the hopes of alleviating the CAC/Coliseum jaywalking issue - a high priority location in our Plan with high potential for fatality - though we rated the feasibility low because of the expense. >> Christiaan >> >> Walk more, safely >> >> Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board >> Christiaan Abildso, Chair >> Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair >> http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo… >

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webinar in 20 minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097

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H.B. 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Dear Judiciary Subcommittee Delegates, I understand that an exemption from H.B. 4304 has been requested for the Coalfields Expressway roads. Are the Coalfields Expressway roads exempt from the current 17C-7-3? If not, there's no reason to exempt them from the proposed amended 17C-7-3. They both require a vehicle to "...pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle". How do coal trucks pass farm tractors, school buses, highway maintenance equipment and other slow moving vehicles on the Coalfields Expressway Roads? Just run them over? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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TAP Grant - Doodle Poll
by Derek Springston 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Hi folks, This meeting is primarily scheduled for Frank, Chip, Traci, and I to choose locations for the Bike Shelters as part of our application for the Transportation Alternatives Grant which is due March 14th. However, I decided to include all Bike Board Members and a few others in case you would also like to join us and guide the selection of locations. I plan to have a large paper map ready and also have a online map as a backup, should we need more zooming capabilities, etc. I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll "TAP Grant - Facility Location/Mapping Meeting." Please follow the link in order to participate in the poll: http://doodle.com/8yzuxsrbdfh43s8f Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Traci Knabenshue 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Chip Wamsley 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Not surprising, I've heard of (and witnessed one) incidents where pedestrians step off the curb and knock a cyclist over, only to run away. I hear of those because the bikes need repairs. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Graber, Stephen" sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu Sent: 2/13/2014 8:38:29 AM To: "Ryan Post" rpostwvu(a)gmail.com, "Frank Gmeindl" frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Agree with Ryan's assessment of the downtown campus- I ride through there a lot. I'm with Frank in not understanding how the pedestrian was hit from behind- I mean how does a pedestrian suddenly appear just in front of a cyclist? Also can't believe the jerk just rode on after knocking someone down! ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of Ryan Post rpostwvu(a)gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:18 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Pretty easy to happen. Between classes traffic is usually gridlocked in both directions and people walk between cars. Cyclists often filter the stopped cars and have very poor and very short sight lines. The crosswalk is most likely purely coincidental. Nobody uses crosswalks on the downtown campus. Ryan On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: No, I hadn't seen this. Curious how a pedestrian in a crosswalk would be hit from behind by a bicycle. I would expect the pedestrian to be hit from the side. I hope some witnesses will step up. Regardless, unless the pedestrian stepped right into the path of the cyclist so near to the cyclist that the cyclist could not have sufficient time to avoid colliding, the cyclist is probably at fault since the pedestrian was in a crosswalk. 17C-10-2. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions stated in section three paragraph (b) of this article. (b) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. Of course, in WV a bicycle is not a vehicle (17C-1-2) but bicyclists must obey the same laws as drivers of vehicles (17C-11-2). Frank On Feb 12, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Traci Knabenshue wrote: Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu www.recycle.wvu.edu image001.jpg _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Way finding report
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

ERROR: in my presentation on rebranding and way finding, I said that Arnett Muldrow created the "Visitor Wayfinding" report. I'm now meeting with them and they say they didn't. Apparently, the report I received is not new. Please be aware when you come to the 6 pm meeting tonite. Frank

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Predicting Better Use of Public Space by Using Snow
by Derek Springston 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hey folks, Found this interesting. It shows how cities' could use snow to predict areas of public space that isn't being used for better use. I can think of some arguments both ways for using this method, but I think it could one valuable factor to take into account when searching for areas that aren't being utilized. http://thisoldcity.com/advocacy/photos-what-snow-tells-us-about-creating-be… Enjoy, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Action Items and Reminder about City Rebranding Meetings
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hi All! Here are the latest action items. Also, Frank may have been explaining this at Thursday's meeting and I didn't quite catch it, but there are actually two separate public 'rebranding' meetings happening this week. Per Susan Sullivan- 5 p.m. Tuesday - Public for Main Street Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall 6 p.m. Wednesday - Public for City of Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall Please show up and voice your support for branding Morgantown as the 'Bike Friendly Community' that it is! Traci _______________________________________________________________________________________ 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Action Items #255 & #258
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqamph3ccckp1de/APBPparkingGuidelines.pdf and download the APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines that I believe would satisfy action Items #255 & #258. Frank

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Action Item #261
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

At tonight's BB meeting, Chip assigned me Action Item #261 which is to "send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB". The presentation that Chip delivered to WV Connecting Communities (and that he and I also delivered to the Region VI Planning & Development Council) is too big to attach to an e-mail message. Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/ppix4hp5vlfj6l2/BikeEconBeneRegion6.pptx and download it. Frank

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

On Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Emily Vasile 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hi All, I have something last minute that I need to take care of tonight and I won't be able to make it to the meeting afterall. I was supposed to bring the Oreos so hopefully someone else has a stash at home to supply. As far as Allstate, I followed up with them last week with some information they requested but have not heard back since then. I will give Susan a call next week to see if she has an idea of whether or not they are still interested. Apologies for my absence tonight. Emily On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Meeting is this evening. > Hope to see you all there! > Bring some coffee or whatever beverage you prefer to have with Oreos... > > ****** > > February Bike Board Meeting > February 6, 2014, 6:30pm- > Morgantown Public Safety Building > > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested > in serving on the BB > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and > Traci > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign > 235. Damien; Pull counts from counters and send to BB > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement > Solomon at WVU > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate > 254. Emily, Damien; Volunteered to be the 'count committee' and pull > together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the > COW > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure > bicycle parking that's already installed > 257. Damien; Will get an agenda item on the next Traffic Commission > agenda to approve our proposed membership changes > 258. Traci, Andrew, Jing; Will work on parameters for bike parking to > share with Chris Fletcher > 259. Jing; Ask WVU student named Greg if he would like to be on the BB > since he came to one of his bike plan input meetings > 260. Emily, Gunnar, Mayilyn, Frank, Andrew; Will meet as a > subcommittee called "Ways to Spend Allstate's Money" > 261. Derek; Will be the TAP rep from the BB to talk about chosen > projects to Jeff Mikorski > 261. Chip; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the > meeting he attended to the BB > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and > ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement > part of the Bicycle Plan. > Planned Enforcement Actions: > 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to > improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling > in Morgantown. > 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with > the Morgantown Police department. > 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or > others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. > 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists > who violate rules of the road. > 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make > improper turns or violate other laws. > 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with > emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at > intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. > 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and > bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and > yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle > use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of > the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City > Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of > trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, > bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle > Plan and related plans and operations. > * Transportation Alternative Grants: Updates > * Allstate Proposal: Updates > * H.B. 4304; Frank would like to hear each member say what he or she > will do to get H.B. 4304 passed. Desired outcome: ideas and BB full > court press to get the bill passed. > * MPO Bicyle Plan; Update > * Project reviews > Move, modify, or delete > * Review meeting > * Adjourn > > Ongoing Projects- > 1. Bike racks at schools > Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn > 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe > Routes to School > Andrew, Frank > 3. Create singletrack trails in city > Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling > 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps > Derek, Jing, Damien > 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations > Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily > 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com > Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci > 7. Other GIS ideas > Derek, Jing, Damien > 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus > Traci > 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities > Frank, Jonathan, Bill (liason) > 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map > Jing, Colin > 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & > Hospital redevelopment > Traci, Jonathan, Chip > 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses > Chip, Jonathan, Emily > 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan > Damien, Frank > 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) > Jeff Mikorski, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line) > > Members- > Gunnar Shogren, Vice Chairman - Fifth Ward > Traci Knabenshue, Secretary - Sixth Ward > Colin Dierman - First Ward > Emily Vasile - Second Ward > Andrew Walker - Fifth Ward > Frank Gmeindl - Sixth Ward > Marilyn Newcome - Seventh Ward > Jonathan Rosenbaum - Seventh Ward > Derek Springston - Greater Morgantown > Chip Wamsley - Greater Morgantown > Jing Zhang - Greater Morgantown > Damien Davis - City Engineering Ex-Officio > David Bruffy - Mountain Line Ex-Officio > Bill Austin - Morgantown Monongalia MPO Ex-Officio > First Sergeant Matt McCabe - Morgantown City Police Ex-Officio > Christiaan Abildso - Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Ex-Officio > Sam Stone - Legal Ex-Officio > > vacant, Chairman > vacant - Second Ward > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Traffic Commission Representative > vacant - WVU Cycling Representative > vacant - Youth Commission Member > vacant - WVU Transportation and Parking Ex-Officio > vacant - BOPARC Ex-Officio > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Okay folks, This meeting needs to happen. And I need minutes/action items from the last meeting. I'm sure Jing will have some updates. Here's what I have so far for an agenda- ********** Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement part of the Bicycle Plan. Planned Enforcement Actions: 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling in Morgantown. 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with the Morgantown Police department. 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road. 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make improper turns or violate other laws. 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations. Transportation Alternative Grants Updates Project reviews Move, modify, or delete ************* Please plan on attending and taking part. The time is now.

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November 2013 Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Hello BB! Attached are the November 2013 minutes. Please see open action items on the first page. Thanks! Traci

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Morgantown Wayfinding
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '14

02 Feb '14

The attached report contains a very detailed plan commissioned by Mainstreet Morgantown to install wayfinding signs around Morgantown. The word "bicycle" is not mentioned once in the 76 pages of the plan. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that the City Council unanimously adopted in May 2012 explicitly says, " Establish way-finding signage and roadway markings to support the bicycle route map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php " (Encouragement #7). Apparently, Morgantown City Council / Mainstreet Morgantown coordination can be improved. The rebranding meetings on Feb. 12 (9 am for business; 6 pm for non-business) in City Hall may be opportunities to facilitate that. I hope you will attend and give your input, e.g. brand Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Morgantown now has an excellent Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan, Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan. Hopefully, this year, the City will be able to integrate them so that development projects will proceed to effectively and efficiently implement the plans and especially not scuttle any of them. Frank

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Tonight: MPO Bike Plan 4-7
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Please come to the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization's Open House tonight 4-7 pm at the Public Safety Center (corner Spruce and Walnut). Examine the Bicycle Plan that the MPO has created for our area. Provide your input. The Open House will probably also be attended by WVDOH people and citizens of our area. The squeaky wheel will get the grease. 4ank

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Fwd: Please support HB 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Christiaan's message could be a model for yours. His message to our local delegates provides their e-mail addresses. Phone call would be better. Here are their numbers: Pasdon (304) 340-3153 Fleischauer (304) 340-3169 Frich (304) 340-3125 Marshall (304) 340-3900 Barill (304) 340-3173 Beach (304) 357-7919 Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 27, 2014 10:42:52 AM EST > To: Delegate Pasdon <amanda.pasdon(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Fleischauer <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Frich <cindy.frich(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Marshall <charlene.marshall(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Barill <anthony.barill(a)wvhouse.gov> > Cc: Senator Beach <bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov> > Subject: Please support HB 4304 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Friends - > Last Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. Thank you Delegates Fleischauer & Barill for sponsoring! > > H.B. 4304: > * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; > * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle when it is safe to pass; > * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; > * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; > * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. > > This would provide added protection for those of us that choose to ride for transportation or leisure. People are choosing to live in walkable & bikable communities, bringing with them vitality, economic development and prosperity. > > We greatly appreciate your support of HB 4304. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jan '14

25 Jan '14

On Friday, January 24, 2013, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Fwd: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Those of us who teach cycling or teach youth might be interested in this. Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: January 24, 2014 1:02:09 PM EST > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. We can help. > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > On Thursday, February 20th, from 2-3pm Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. Between balancing the competing needs of scheduling available classroom time, checking off necessary safety skills, training educators and securing a bike fleet and equipment – choosing and implementing the best curriculum for your community can start to feel overwhelming. Join us as we talk about the important components of bicycle safety curricula and help attendees think through what might be best for their programs. Then we’ll chat with Safe Routes to School Education experts as we dive into the various types of bicycle safety that can be taught in the classroom and the tips and tricks for programmatic success. > > BONUS: We’ll be fielding any questions about your bicycle safety programming and related issues during the webinar – please send your questions ahead of time to dave(a)saferoutespartnership.org. > > SPEAKERS: > > LeeAnne Fergason, education director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance > Jenna Berman, education director, Bicycle Colorado > Dave Cowan, program manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes Partnership, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes Partnership > P.O. Box 663 > Fairfax, CA 94978 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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