I was at that meeting with the PSB, MRTC, BOPARC and a WVU extension
rep. I presented our recommendations from our Plan at the meeting.
Damien will be measuring bicyclists, and Christiaan will be
measuring pedestrians; the developers are interested in these
statistics. We will be meeting up with the developers of Walgreen
in a few weeks.
There was a definite interest in implementing activated signals, but
many felt price would be an issue. I have come to the conclusion
that since Walgreen is a National chain it would be a positive move
on their behalf to help provide financing for such a signal system.
There will be bicycle parking by the store, I am not sure what kind
at this point. However, there will also be a turn lane from the
store close to where the trail crosses the Green Bag Road where cars
may turn right and left. Heading from Morgantown, the store is on
the left before the crossing. There will be a line of sight for
vehicles driving out from the parking lot. We do need to watch and
work with the developers closely because this project will be coming
online very fast.
I guess I am taking the lead for the BB on this issue with Frank's
coaching, but others are encouraged to join along!
-Jonathan
On 4/21/2012 8:46 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
In "DOH studies intersection of Green Bag Road, W. Va.
7" on page 9-A of today's Dominion Post, Bryan Radabaugh, DOH
District 4 design engineer, said the division is counting the
vehicles that travel east and west on W.Va. 7, as well as the ones
turning left and right at the Green Bag Road intersection. "We
want to improve the efficiency and capacity of that intersection
for everyday use."
Do you think they're measuring the number of bicycles that
cross the road there? How about the number of bicycles that go
through that intersection? Do you think they'll consider
implementing our recommendations in the Greater Morgantown
Bicycle Plan for bicyclist activated signals or any of the other
measures we recommend?
I understand that the Pedestrian Safety Board with MRTC is
planning to measure bicycle traffic on the trail. WHO'S GOING
TO REPRESENT THE BICYCLE BOARD IN THESE PROCEEDINGS?
Frank
Begin forwarded message:
Date: April
17, 2012 9:47:02 PM EDT
Subject: Fwd:
Decker's Creek Trail
Have you seen the
new left turn lane and intersection widening WVDOH is
installing at the western crossing of the rail trail with
Deckers Creek Blvd? On October 18, I copied you on a
message to Chris Fletcher, Roy Nutter and Bill Austin
suggesting that this was an opportunity to make that
crossing safer for cyclists. Does it look safer to you?
The subject of my October 18 message was Walgreen's
new store that will replace Southern States. The
salient point of my message was that this was an
opportunity to improve the terrible sight line where the
trail heading east crosses the road. On Dec. 26, a
10-year old bicyclist crossing there was hit by a pickup
truck.
Recently, I learned from WVDOH that they're
considering transforming the signalized intersection
there to a roundabout. Walgreen has asked Damien to
recommend bike racks and they're considering making a
direct connection from their business to the trail.
Obviously, this is an opportunity for knowledgeable
cyclists to get involved to improve the situation for
cyclists or at least prevent increased endangerment. We
already have recommendations in the Bicycle Plan for
cyclist activated crossing signals and a raised
intersection. (Wanna bet nobody thought of such at the
other crossing?)
Several Bicycle Board members have expressed interest
in the rail trail there (don't make me name you;) NOW,
WHO'S GOING TO REPRESENT THE BICYCLE BOARD IN THESE
PROCEEDINGS? Please reply-to-all ASAP and contact
Christiaan about the Thursday 4/19 meeting.
Frank
D. Gmeindl
Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board
LCI #1703
491 WilsonAvenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
304-376-0446
Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated
as drivers of vehicles
Begin forwarded message:
Date:
April 17, 2012 3:40:23 PM EDT
Subject:
Re: Decker's Creek Trail
Troops -
Let's go with a 2:30 meeting in my office on
Thursday (the 19th). I'm in room 132 of the
Coliseum. Enter at the Blue Gate, turn right, my
office is the first door on the right. Ella -
feel free to invite others.
It appears the agenda will include
1) identifying how we can help the Walgreens
development
2) checking out the infrared sensors
Christiaan has & if/where to use them
3) discussing the project MRTC is planning
w/the Nat'l RTC
4) identifying potential supplementary
research to incorporate in the MRTC project
5) discussing next steps, including funding
to pursue
Sound about right?
See you all at 2:30 on Thursday.
Christiaan
Christiaan
Abildso, Ph.D., MPH
Weight
Management Research and Evaluation
Coordinator
WVU Health
Performance Services
304.293.0860
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