As the city plans its next few years' transportation projects (paving / reconstruction / improvements) the bicycle board asks that you refer to the following priority list for consideration in your projects:

1) Implement the shared lane markings / signage and bus shelters TAP grant

2) Stripe and sign the Mon Boulevard climbing lane

3) Implement the WV705 shared-use path TAP grant

4) Obtain and implement the White Park / Rail-Trail connector TAP grant

5) Design, fund, and build the Campus Connector

6) Design, fund, and build a University Avenue Bypass (with strong consideration for the Jones Avenue project)

7) Accommodate cycling infrastructure in the proposed Greenbag Road improvements (with bike lanes preferred)

8) Design, fund, and build a connector from the 705 shared-use path to the Falling Run greenspace trails (with preference for widening the livestock tunnel)

9) Build the Lower Greenmont Pedestrian Bridge

Many of these projects are listed in the MMMPO's 2014 Regional Bicycle Plan on a road-by-road basis. That plan's Appendix E lists some 120 projects in our area and should also be referenced when developing the 5-year schedule.

Currently the projects listed in that Appendix are grouped into corridors -- which is helpful for visualization on a system basis but might be limited on a strategic standpoint. I'm wondering if it would be useful to group the projects based on their municipal or county authority, e.g. projects which fall under Morgantown's jurisdiction, Star City, Granville, etc?

The bike board envisions a 2-3 year maximum timeline for most of the projects listed above, so Damien and Alex, as you draft your 5 year plans, please keep us in the loop so that we may suggest projects for the corridors later down the line.

Best,

Drew