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Bike Friendly WV Cities
by director 14 May '12

14 May '12

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

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Teachable moments in May
by director 13 May '12

13 May '12

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

13 May '12

Frank, Thanks for the thanks. However, no one showed up to take the class(?!) About 10:30 John Gaddis came to take pictures, so we talked for a bit about rescheduling but I won't do it until I get back in June. I don't believe that anyone responded to Paul Steele's announcement for the class so it wasn't totally unexpected, but I missed the planning meeting for the DOT meeting - which I regret. How did that go? Had a great afternoon at the shop, working with community service volunteers, helping members get project bikes finished and completing a bike for a Mother's Day present for a customer. Seems I've been having the best effect at the grass roots. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/12/2012 7:32:32 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Thanks to Nick Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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

12 May '12

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

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

12 May '12

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

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Thanks to Nick
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '12

12 May '12

Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '12

12 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, The original Bike Month Proclamation with pretty gold seal and all is setting on my desk. Would someone please take on the task of getting it posted somewhere better than my desk before Bike Month is over? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

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

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Huntington also BFC
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Terrence and Bicycle Board Members, Perry Keller just informed me that Huntington was also recognized by LAB a a Bicycle Friendly Community. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Lindsay, Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! > > -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? > -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? > -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? > -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? > -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? > -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? > > (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) > > Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! > > Best, > > Lindsay Plante > > --- > Communications Intern > Bike Friendly America > League of American Bicyclists

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

11 May '12

Nicole, After careful consideration by members of the Morgantown Bike Board, we submit these photos for inclusion on our LAB BFC Community profile website. If you need better quality or any changes with the photos, please let me know. Thanks! ~Derek On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org>wrote: > All,**** > > ** ** > > I would hate for Traci’s work to go to waste, so I am happy to integrate > what I can. Most community profiles should have pictures, but unfortunately > we do not receive photos from all communities. We are usually looking for > photos of your bike infrastructure (preferably with (helmet-wearing) > cyclists in it, photos of community bike events, etc. Resolution >1 MB > would be best.**** > > ** ** > > Nicole**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:20 AM > *To:* Nicole Wynands > *Cc:* Derek Springston; Traci Liebig > *Subject:* Re: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > ** ** > > All,**** > > ** ** > > I did not understand that the LAB did the profile. The info that Nicole > quotes is directly from our application. It is fine. Looking at other > city's profile on the LAB website, I don't see any photos. Bill Nesper > requested photos for the profile. Now, I'm wondering if we could get some > more guidance on the photos that LAB needs and where they will be used. > Since Traci spent so much effort drafting community profile, I'll defer to > her judgement on what we think should be in Morgantown's community profile > but I also understand that LAB has a standard "look and feel" and if Nicole > chooses to go with the info that she sent us, I'm OK with that.**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > **** > > ** ** > > On May 10, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Nicole Wynands wrote:**** > > > > **** > > Derek,**** > > **** > > Actually, I was told today that the profiles need to be done by tonight. > If you like, you can send me what you have and I make it work for our > format. We can always make further edits later, as the profiles do not need > to be static. And yes, please send the photos as well!**** > > **** > > Best,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:49 AM > *To:* Traci Liebig; Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Nicole Wynands > *Subject:* Fwd: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > Traci and Frank,**** > > Please see the email below from Nicole with the LAB. I know several folks > have already commented on the draft you've put together. Are we at a point > that we can forward her what we've typed up?**** > > **** > > Nicole,**** > > What would be the cut-off for delivery of the profile we're preparing? > We've also put considerable energy into photos for the profile and are > selecting them right now. **** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek**** > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Nicole Wynands* <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM > Subject: RE: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile... > To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > > **** > > Hi Derek,**** > > **** > > Thank you for your offer to help with the community profile. Usually we > develop the profiles, but you are welcome to do the profile for Morgantown > if you so chose. We would need a fairly quick turnaround though, as we are > hoping to post the profiles early next week, preferably on Monday.**** > > **** > > Usually we start out with a couple facts and answers directly pulled from > the application. Then we edit it for content, flow, grammar, spelling and > third person speak. Here is what we pulled for Morgantown (unedited):**** > > **** > > *Community: Morgantown, WV***** > > Type: New**** > > Pop: 29660**** > > Area: 10.2**** > > Pop density: 2736 per / sq mi**** > > *Percentage of workforce bicycle commuting:* 1%**** > > *Recent bicycling investment: *Thousands of hours of effort and > approximately $30,000 (20% City, 80% State) in the Confident City Cycling > education program.**** > > *Three bicycling highlights:***** > > The number one reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle > friendly community is to keep the momentum going that our Bicycle Board has > created. The last few years have shown improvements in infrastructure and > education. Our new city manager is dedicated to implementing our > comprehensive bicycle plan. We are at the tipping point for big changes and > success breeds success.**** > > it is already serving as a model for the rest of the state (twice > achieving bicycle friendly state rank of 50). WV is almost always last in > polls for positive state attributes, but Morgantown 's Bicycle Board has > already established relationships with the state Department of > Transportation that may change that. We need to show the state that making > not only Morgantown but also other communities and the state bicycle > friendly will yield benefits to the health of the population as well as > drive its economy.**** > > The third reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle friendly > community is to provide an example for other communities nationally that > are challenged by extreme geography and outdated infrastructure. It 's easy > to get people on bikes in flat areas that have wide roads and room to build > dedicated trails but a practically impossible task in an area like ours > that also lacks a larger tax base. The out-of-the-box and creative ideas we > implement can help communities with problems similar to ours.**** > > *Percentage of arterial streets with dedicated bicycle facilities:* %**** > > *Bicycling education in* % of elementary schools and % of middle schools** > ** > > *Signature cycling events*: Appalachian Spring Spectacular has been held > almost every year since the early 70s. Approximately 100 cyclists usually > participate. It usually consists of 20-, 40- and 60-mile road tours but has > also included mountain bike trail and back road rides. In recent years, the > event has been the first Sunday in May and has been expanded to a 2-day > event with the Saturday bonus ride a very challenging long road ride.*** > * > > *Some coming bicycling improvements: *The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, > http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 lists more than 60 improvements for bicycling. The > schedule for implementing the improvements depends on the annual City > budget, which is variable, and on winning grant funding.**** > > **** > > Best regards,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > ________________________________________**** > > From: Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com]**** > > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:07 PM**** > > To: BikeLeague**** > > Cc: Frank Gmeindl**** > > Subject: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > To Whom It May Concern,**** > > Morgantown, WV recently received the Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly > Community award. I am a Member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > and may help with creating the Community Profile. Do you have guidance > either online or something you could send us that would or may include > templates, examples, data needed, guidance docs, etc for us to be able to > understand what you like to see in a Community Profile... I suspect we > already have most of this info, but would like to format it similarly to > what other communities have submitted, if you'd like.**** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek Springston**** > > **** > > --**** > > Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha**** > > **** > > “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future > of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**** > > **** > > **** > > > > > --**** > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha***** > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells***** > > **** > > ** ** > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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

10 May '12

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

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Monongalia County Comprehensive Plan
by Chet Parsons 10 May '12

10 May '12

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

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

10 May '12

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

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

09 May '12

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

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

09 May '12

I read it, I like it. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/9/2012 5:42:06 PM To: "'Graber, Stephen'" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Liebig, Traci'" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website I’m still a contributing member right? Anyhow, I made some minor grammar changes and a couple wording changes, feel free to ignore any or all since I ditched you all. Ryan From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Graber, Stephen Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:20 PM To: Liebig, Traci; bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Homerun! ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Traci Liebig [Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:34 AM To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Hi all, Here's a draft community profile for the LAB's website. Also, here's a link to Pittsburgh's profile as an example. Most profiles I viewed had 200-300 ish words, so I tried to stay with that. The stats under the profile paragraph are also listed on each city's page, so I took Morgantown's numbers directly from the LAB application. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_p… A few things to consider: 1) Can someone tell me how many people we've graduated through the cycling course? 2) Things I don't mention, but you can give feedback if you think they're critical to add-- bike racks on front of buses, complete streets policy 3) Some community profiles have an extra little section entitled "Most significant bicycle-related statistic" while others had one that read "Recent Accomplishments." Anyone have anything they want to draw particular attention to as a separate paragraph? 4) Anything else? Let me know. Draft press release coming soon. Thanks! Traci _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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

09 May '12

The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan can be found at http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL . It does not extend much beyond the Morgantown city limits and bike routes are a small part of it. See http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php for the Morgantown bike route. My understanding is that the May 15 workshop's objective is to define bike routes to connect WV population centers to neighboring states. At a minimum, I strongly suggest that we all advocate for making Rt. 100 a bike route from Monongahela Ave. in Westover to Rt. 19. At least smooth it and sign it. I would suggest that we try to make any road a bike route that would provide a good cycling connection to PA if only sufficient improvement were made to enable all cyclists, not just top level cyclists to ride it safely and fearlessly. At a minimum, these roads should be signed with Share the Road signs, or better, R4-11 signs (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) and/or climbing lanes widened to a minimum of 14 feet. Bike Route signs should be considered with great care because they may indicate that a route signed with them is an exceptionally pleasant route to bicycle. Roads that I would suggest considering at your meeting: Fort Martin Rd. (CR 53) from PA state line to Maidsville. Rt. 857 from the PA line to Pierpont Rd.. Rt. 19 from Mt. Morris to Morgantown. Rt. 73 from Coopers Rock to Bruceton Mills. Kingwood Pike. Rt. 7 from Reedsville to Rt. 26, then Rt. 26 to the PA line. Rt. 72 from Parsons to Kingwood. Rt. 7 from Morgantown to Blacksville and then Rt. 218 to the PA line. Rt. 19 between Fairmont and Morgantown. Rt. 73 between Fairmont and Morgantown. I may not be there Saturday because I like to go to the Farmer's Market and then ride on Saturdays. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 8, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella > > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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

09 May '12

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

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

09 May '12

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

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

08 May '12

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

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

08 May '12

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

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

08 May '12

FYI. Attached is the LAB BFC press release template and Morgantown's BFC award seal. I have sent these to Susan Sullivan and Traci Liebig who are developing the press release for the BFC award (in addition to Bike Month). Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: May 4, 2012 5:26:51 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community - Local Release and Seal > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations again! Attached you will find a press release template for you to use in crafting your own local release. Also attached is your BFC award seal to proudly display where you see fit. > > The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. Please hold your announcement of the award until then. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback next week. > > Best regards, > > Bill > > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Bike Month is here! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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

07 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 7, 2012 6:15:21 AM EDT > To: "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Bcc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release > > Danielle, > > Putting http://www.commuterchoices.com in Susan's press release about Bike Month works for me. Especially with Bike Month getting top billing on http://www.commuterchoices.com ! > > What's the chances you could put a link to http://bikemorgantown.com/ on http://www.commuterchoices.com . I notice you also have a direct link to "Let's Start Biking" there. Nice. I think the 7 videos at http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2010/08/psas-complete.html may be more applicable to adult commuting. (Since they're quite difficult to find on the bikemorgantown website, a direct link to them might be worthwhile but I certainly understand real estate limits.) > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > On May 6, 2012, at 10:57 PM, "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> After review, I was wondering if we should include the Commuter Choices website as a resource too. It is http://www.commuterchoices.com >> >> I am working to get it updated with cycling events. Please let me know if you think this would be a useful addition. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Danielle Williams >> TDM Coordinator >> Morgantown MPO >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Sent 5/4/2012 9:30:11 AM >> To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Danielle Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release >> >> Susan, >> >> Thanks for the opportunity to review the press release! Please see my Tracked Changes and Comments in the attached. >> >> Overall, the release is excellent. Reading it however made me realize that we're too much emphasizing bicycling as a fun and healthy activity and not enough as a means of practical transportation which is what the bicycle plan is primarily intended to accomplish. The resolution to adopt the bicycle plan (attached) that Council read before voting on the plan summarizes this pretty well. >> >> Traci Liebig will be contacting you about a press release to announce after May 14, the League of American Bicyclists recognition of Morgantown as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> It's so good to have you working with the Bicycle Board! >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> On May 4, 2012, at 9:00 AM, Susan Sullivan wrote: >> >>> Hello Frank! I hope Bike Month is treating you well! >>> >>> I plan to send a press release today regarding the city's efforts in May, and I mentioned you in it, as you were in attendance to accept the proclamation Tuesday evening. I wanted to run the final draft past you just to see if you wanted to change anything or if you had anything to add. Feel free to change this document up and send it back, or just note changes in a reply email. >>> >>> Thanks for your work with the Bike Board! >>> >>> Susan >>> >>> Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager >>> City of Morgantown >>> 389 Spruce Street, Office 16 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 290-5274 - F (304) 284-7430 >>> Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | YouTube | iTunes >>> >>> <050412 City Celebrates Bike Month.docx> >> >

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

07 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, this is the message that I mentioned at last week's BB meeting that I sent to LAB's Bill Nesper. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 1, 2012 8:54:56 AM EDT > To: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: Re: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Bill, > > Thank you for the advance notice. A wonderful kick off to Bike Month! > > Thank you also for directly sending the message below to City Council and the City Manager. We are meeting tonight for the Mayor to issue the Bike Month proclamation and to work on budgeting for our Bicycle Plan. Thanks to you and LAB, I think my job just got a bit easier:) > > Can you tell me how many communities applied and how many were awarded in this round? > > Also, is there a standard package describing benefits communities realize as BFCs? (I expect tonight, certain Councilors may ask, "OK. Now we have this recognition. So what?) In our Bicycle Plan, we reference, Flusche, Darren, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, League of American Bicyclists, June 2009, http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/report_economics.php . A concise quantitative summary of benefits that BFCs have realized would be quite helpful. > > We look forward to receiving the feedback and adjusting our plan accordingly as we move forward. We also look forward to receiving the press release template as we are already working on one. We've also started working on the photos and community profile. When do you need these? > > Concerning the award ceremony, what's involved? I expect we would like to do one but knowing who does what would be helpful in deciding. > > As you know, WV is the lowest ranked Bicycle Friendly State. Also, most of the roads in Morgantown are controlled by the State. Over the years, I have been working with several people in the WVDOT. It gave me great pleasure to share your message below with them. So far, I've received one response that indicates that this may also leverage WV to become a more bicycle friendly state. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > On Apr 27, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Bill Nesper wrote: > >> Dear Frank, >> >> Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. >> >> As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. >> >> You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. >> >> Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. >> >> If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org >> >> Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Bill Nesper >> VP, Programs >> League of American Bicyclists >> P: 202-822-1333 >> bill(a)bikeleague.org >> >> __________ >> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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

05 May '12

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

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