The Bicycle Board (should it revive), BOPARC and MRTC probably need a communication plan since each of those entities influence bicycling in Morgantown. The Traffic Commission probably should be included.
Your message is the first I am aware of cycling events planned for July 25 and November 14. I don't know if other Bicycle Board members know about it.
The Bicycle Board used to have a BOPARC member (Ralph Larue). It should probably have an MRTC member, too. When the Bicycle Board had regular monthly meetings and a BOPARC member, each body knew what the other was doing with regard to bicycling.
With the Traffic Commission's and Bicycle Board's charters being updated, solid MRTC management and new management at BOPARC, this might be an opportune time to improve organization, communication, cooperation and synergy.
Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles
On Feb 11, 2015, at 9:37 AM, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org wrote:
Two special event permits were requested for cycling events on July 25 and November 14.
Sincerely,
Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown, West Virginia 304-284-7405
----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Burch" mburch@boparc.org To: "Jennifer" jselin@hotmail.com Cc: "Board - Morgantown Bike" bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com, "Mikorski' 'Jeff" jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 7:00:23 AM Subject: Re: WVU Cycling Race
I think they may need to start out with the City's special events permit since they are talking about road closures, etc. Jeff could probably speak better to that but I know that we often refer people to that permit process when they are planning large events that would impact the City's functions, and/or impede traffic flow.
On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Jennifer < jselin@hotmail.com > wrote:
Jeff and Mel, Bike Board:
How would they go about planning this? They are road racers. Which Permissions are necessary? I know they have organized bike races in the past in other communities.
Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569
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From: Nicholas Caddenhead < nicaddenhead@mix.wvu.edu > Date: January 28, 2015 at 8:45:52 PM EST To: citycouncilward4@cityofmorgantown.org Subject: WVU Cycling Race
Hello Mayor Selin,
I am the road cycling coordinator for the WVU Cycling team. A team mate of mine got your contact info in hopes that we would be able to put on a race in the city of Morgantown.
We were hoping to be able to do the race on the 12th of April in the Wharf area. Obviously we are just in the early planning phases of this, and I was wondering how possible you think that this would be or if you had any insight as to how the city of Morgantown would like to go about planning this.
Thank you for your time,
Nicholas Caddenhead
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