I've posted two messages to these groups passing on WVDOT's invitation to participate in the May 15 statewide interconnectivity workshop at Morgantown City Hall 4-6:30 pm or any of the other dozen or so workshops around the state this month.  

Yesterday, I learned that some politicians have been phoning people to ensure that "knowledgeable people" show up to give their input.  Any of you get a call?  Do you think road-cyclists will be adequately represented?   Do you think the outcome of these workshops will be improved road routes?  If there's any money available, do you think it will go to making the road cycling better?  

Not if you don't show up.

BTW, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL was unanimously adopted by Morgantown City Council Tuesday and the Mayor proclaimed May Bike Month in Morgantown.  May 9: Bike to School Day; May 14-18: Bike to Work Week; May 18: Bike to Work Day... need roads for that, got 'em, use 'em.

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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy <railtrails@railstotrails.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 PM
Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans
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West Virginia Residents: Your Input Needed!
&#169; wvliving.com
Great news for the residents and businesses of West Virginia, with the Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announcing that it will be gathering public input for a series of regional bicycle plans in population centers across the state.
The study is being funded by a federal Transportation and Community System Preservation Grant, and will identify opportunities to improve interstate and regional connectivity for bicycling.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area, or submit written comments. The public meeting will focus on the geographic region where the meeting will be held, but will also present and receive comments on the other regions of the state.
All meetings will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be brief presentations at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to give comments in a workshop style setting.


Public meetings will be held at the following locations:
May 3, 2012
Ranson City Hall
Council Chambers
312 South Mildred Street
Ranson, WV 25438
May 14, 2012
West Virginia Independence Hall
1528 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
May 7, 2012
City Service Center
915 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
May 15, 2012
City Building
Council Chambers
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
May 8, 2012
Tri-State Transit Authority
1251 4th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
May 21, 2012
City Hall
Council Chambers
942 Washington Street, West
Lewisburg, WV 24901
May 10, 2012
Municipal Building
2nd Floor
Executive Conference Room
1 Government Square
Parkersburg, WV 26101
May 22, 2012
City Building
Council Chambers
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
Written comments can be dropped in a comment box at the workshop, or mailed to:
Robert Pennington, P.E.
Director, Program Planning and Administration Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Capital Complex Building Five, 8th Floor
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430
If you would like to be added to the West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council list for future statewide messages about trails, please email Ella Belling at ella@montrails.org. The Council is not affiliated with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but works within the state to advocate for trails.
Photo courtsey of WVLiving.com
 
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