This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Sounds like a good start. I think you are right Frank, that riding along would be a good way to educate the officers.

Chip

---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl@gmail.com Sent: 12/5/2013 12:02:45 PM To: "bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Board" bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Traffic Partnership

Bicycle Board Members,

Attached is Chief Preston's memo concerning a "Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign".

For bicycling, he says,

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Bicycle Safety Initiative

o Following the end of the educational year for Monongalia County Schools, the Bicycle Unit will be re-constituted for full shift work schedules

o Morgantown Bicycle Officers will be assigned specifically to the rails to trails and downtown areas as part of their regular patrol duties and will enforce all violations as observed.

o WVU UP will utilize their bike units during the summer months to increase awareness and educational opportunities.

o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission, Bicycle Board and concerned citizens will be allowed to accompany Officers during designated times and locations and can distribute informational pamphlets

Driver Safety Campaign

o Traffic Checkpoints are operated in accordance with State Law and Guidelines established through the Governors Highway Safety Campaign.

o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission along with concerned citizens may be allowed to attend scheduled checkpoints and distribute informational literature as appropriate.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? I for one, would like to ride patrol on the City streets with the bicycle police to help educate.

Frank

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From: Damien Davis ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org

Date: December 5, 2013 9:03:39 AM EST

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Subject: Fwd: Traffic Partnership

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All,

Attached is a memo from Chief Preston for your review and comment regarding the proposed Ped/Bicycle/Motorist Safety Initiative discussed at the November TC meeting.

J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM

Assistant City Engineer

City of Morgantown

Public Works Department - Engineering Division

389 Spruce Street

Morgantown, WV 26505

Office: 304.284.7398

Fax: 304.284.7409

www.MorgantownWV.gov

From: "Ed Preston" epreston@cityofmorgantown.org To: "Jeff Mikorski" jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org, "Glen Kelly" ckelly@cityofmorgantown.org, "Bob Roberts" bob.roberts@mail.wvu.edu, "Damien Davis" ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org Cc: "Kevin Clark" kclark@cityofmorgantown.org, "Terry Hough" though@cityofmorgantown.org, "Matthew McCabe" mmccabe@cityofmorgantown.org Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:42:31 AM Subject: Traffic Partnership

Attached is a memo regarding a Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign that has been discussed and requested by the Town-Gown Board as well as the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Chief Roberts and I have both reviewed this document prior to submission and feel that this is the best and most reasonable starting point for such a collaboration and targeted campaign. Based on the results, the campaign could be extended, expanded or disbanded depending upon the availability of resources and operational necessities.

We can begin operational implementation in January after the students return from winter break.

Ed Preston Chief of Police Morgantown Police Department

(304)284-7496

"Montani Semper Liberi"