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Fwd: Getting Smart! August 2008: Complete Streets
by Jim Rye 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

FYI in case you don't subscribe...great stuff on COMPLETE STREETS and the ongoing work in Boulder on multimodal corridors >>> Getting Smart! <smartgrowth(a)icma.org> 8/11/2008 12:28 AM >>> _________________________________________________ Getting Smart!, a quarterly newsletter for members of the Smart Growth Network, is published by the International City/County Management Association. Vol. 11, No. 3 -- Sunday, August 10, 2008 _________________________________________________ NOTE: You are receiving the text-only version of Getting Smart!. If your email program can accept formatted messages, visit http://icma.org/interests/index.cfm?id=1275027298 and change your email format preference setting from "text only" to "HTML." You can read the HTML-formatted version of this issue at http://www.icma.org/enews/sgn/issue_0439_11_03.htm In This Issue: Complete Streets This issue of Getting Smart! examines how the most public of places--our community's streets--can be transformed to serve not only vehicles but also pedestrians and cyclists. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3964&id=1275027298 Complete Streets Deliver Complete Communities The complete streets philosophy offers a number of important benefits for communities--not the least of which is the opportunity to end the costly cycle of road construction and maintenance--and enhances citizens' quality of life. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3848&id=1275027298 Community-based Street Design In the past 70 years citizens have essentially given up their historic right to streets as public property, our authors argue. This article offers guidelines for planning and designing great streets, and returning this vital space to the public. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3963&id=1275027298 City of Decatur, Ga., Embraces Complete Streets Philosophy Decatur has employed a variety of innovative transportation analysis techniques to form a plan to make every street in the city a complete street. By connecting the plan to broader community priorities, the city helped build consensus. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3961&id=1275027298 Multimodal Corridors Accommodate Growth in Boulder, Co. Boulder's road network is essentially built out--yet the city's continues to experience explosive growth. The city has directed its transportation investments to creating multimodal corridors to ensure mobility for all residents. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3962&id=1275027298 Transportation Legislation Enables Communities to Move People--Not Just Cars Federal legislation in the Senate and House may transform transportation funding in support of complete streets. These bills build on the successes of city and states across the country that have made complete streets "the law." Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3960&id=1275027298 EPA Honors Climate Protection Award Winners in ICMA Manager Jurisdictions The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bruce Perlman, city manager), and Arlington County, Virginia (Ron Carlee, county manager), received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Protection Award. Read more at http://icma.org/sgn/newsdetail.cfm?nfid=3907&id=1275027298 ______________________________________________________________ Want more smart growth news? The Smart Growth Network provides U.S. and international news summaries of smart growth activity every week. To stay up to date on smart growth issues, please visit http://www.smartgrowth.org/news/signup.asp for the Smart Growth Online Weekly E-News. If you would prefer not to receive this newsletter or if you would like to change your personal interest settings for ICMA mailings, visit http://icma.org/interests/index.cfm?id=1275027298&interest=SGN Please do not reply to this e-mail address. If you have any comments or need to update your e-mail address, send an e-mail to smartgrowth(a)icma.org. The HTML version of this e-newsletter can be found at http://www.icma.org/enews/sgn/issue_0439_11_03.htm Copyright 2008, International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 777 North Capitol Street NE, Washington DC 20002 http://icma.org

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Uphill Struggle Bicycle Ride set for August 16 in Morgantown
by John Lozier 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Monbikeclub, bikeboard, others, here's a final reminder. Please join the Uphill Struggle ride tomorrow morning at 9, at Seneca Center. It won't take long, and a big crowd of us will help raise public awareness. Bicycles are transportation! Bikes belong on the roads! Cyclists of all ages and skill levels have a lot in common!! Greater use of bicycles is a WIN-WIN-WIN for riders and drivers the entire community. John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION" Press Release August 2, 2008 Uphill Struggle set for August 16 in Morgantown When was the last time you rode a bicycle in Morgantown? If it has been a while, you might want to plan to join the Uphill Struggle group ride that is set for 9 AM Saturday, August 16, 2008. Cyclists of all ages and skill levels will rally between 8 and 9 AM at the Seneca Center, then ride together up Monongahela Boulevard and down to the Star City Park. Come early for help checking and adjusting your bicycle. At registration, those participants who are new, young, or out of practice will be paired with strong, regular riders. Children are very welcome, but should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pairs of riders will travel together, at a mutually determined pace. Riders will rally midway at the Creative Arts Center. Strong riders are able complete the two-mile ride in a few minutes, but the group ride is expected to take about 45 minutes. Assisting with traffic control will be the Morgantown and Star City Police Departments. The group will exit the Seneca Center to Sixth Street, then enter Beechurst Avenue (Monongahela Boulevard) at the traffic light. Police cars will travel at the front and the back of the group, as far as the Creative Arts Center, where riders will rally before descending as a group along Monongahela Boulevard. They will turn at Boyers Avenue and travel to the Star City Park on Leeway and Frontier Streets. After celebrations and refreshments at Star City Park, riders may return easily to Seneca Center along the rail trail. The Uphill Struggle, also known as "Max's Challenge" is a new event that will hopefully become annual. It was inspired by a Morgantown seven-year-old, Max Kemp-Rye, who discovered that riding uphill is a challenge, but achievable. Training rides on Decker's Creek Trail began back in April, and continuing for the remaining weeks till August 16. Training rides take place each Sunday at 2 PM, starting at the Sabraton Post Office. These regular trail rides offer a safe setting for development of skills and endurance needed for riding on the roads with other vehicles. The purpose of this event is to help people consider and adopt bicycles for transportation. Although it is an uphill struggle, especially in hilly Morgantown, greater use of bicycles for transportation is a win for everyone. Riders gain through reduced expenses and improved health. Society benefits from reduced traffic congestion, exhaust emissions, and noise. There is no charge for participation, but donations are very welcome. The event is officially sponsored by Positive Spin*, with participation from BOPARC, the City of Morgantown, Star City, and other sponsors yet to be identified. Pre-registration is not required, but you must register before the event to be covered by insurance. Also, by registering early, you can get help checking out your equipment if it has not been used recently.Volunteers are needed for various staffing duties. Especially needed are 1) experienced riders to show how it is done; and 2) non-riders who will register, monitor, direct and otherwise assist the riders. To volunteer, to be a sponsor, to pre-register, or for any further information, contact Marilyn Newcome (mjcycling(a)msn.com, 304 598 5078) or John Lozier (jl(a)harpingforharmony.org, 304 599 8233). *Positive Spin is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted sustainable transportation in Morgantown, WV. Donations may be made to Positive Spin, 2567 University Avenue, Suite 6000L, Morgantown, WV 26505. More information: www.positivespin.org. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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R4-11 sign layout
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Derek, I received the attached layout from Richard Moeur, member of MUTCD and LCI. Frank

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Striping
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Everyone this is a study-a-head for the meeting this Thursday. Mike will be present to discuss this specification. Also, he is a potential replacement candidate (from the Goshen area). Study-a-head: http://mbreiding.us/stripe/ -Jonathan

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8/7 BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is a zip folder that contains 3 files: 1. The agenda for this Thursday's meeting 2. The minutes of our last meeting 3. The current membership list If anybody has a valid e-mail address for Chris Phillips, please forward this message to him. Frank

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April minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are the draft minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Marilyn for substituting for Betsy! We'll need another volunteer for our May meeting as Betsy will be on travel. Frank

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Milt Cohen: Will you help record and preserve his stories in the next few days?
by Nick Hein 03 Aug '08

03 Aug '08

Good morning, Last nite I visited with Milt Cohen's family after a memorial service at his synagogue. Milt stopped biking at age 96, about the time I moved to town, so I didn't know him first hand but I knew him by reputation. I spent time talking to his wife and sons and heard some amazing stories. Many of you may know that most of our current bike laws date to the early 60's when Milt's middle son Gar got him into biking for the first time. Milt's 3 sons are all now active bicyclists - Neil is a racing cyclist, Gar rides recumbents and Jonathan lives car-free in San Francisco using a bike. It got me motivated to start taking action on an idea I've had for a while. Since we started Positive Spin we've operated on a shoe string financially, but we've been rewarded richly with the stories that people tell about their bikes. It's been an ambition of mine to capture these stories somehow in a way that they can be preserved and passed on. I've claimed the internet domain name "ifwheelscouldtalk.org" for the purpose, but don't know how to proceed next. Ideally I would like the story collection to involve school age kids as a way of exciting them about writing and storytelling (maybe interviewing adults or digging for stories). The model that inspired me is David Egger's 426 Valencia Project http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/dave_eggers.html I can't take this much farther alone. I'm looking for volunteers (teachers, tutors, english majors, authors, historians or anyone who is excited by this idea) to help launch it. Ultimately I envision city-wide story contests and published books for these stories. Currently it will be run under Positive Spin to take advantage of our non-profit status. For now though here are the specific items that are needed. Webhosting A way of indexing the stories (written, spoken and video) Volunteers to record the stories Volunteers to engage kids in writing the stories A leader to direct the program I don't expect this all to happen overnite. It's a great idea that can take time to build into a substantial part of the community. However, I'd like to get volunteers to help record and organize stories from the Cohen family while they are still in town for the next few days. Thanks! Nick Hein

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Mapping difficulties...
by Derek Springston 27 Jul '08

27 Jul '08

Hey guys... I have been attempting to find some of the standards on how the SLM's and signs will be applied to the roads and have had little luck. On the excel spreadsheet I was given with locations, it lists a SLM standard of 9c.9 and a sign R4-11 (bicycles may use full lane). I've been trying to find these standards, so I'll have something to go by on our maps, but I haven't had any luck yet. I looked on the FHWA's (Federal Highway Administrations) MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) website and found a few things, but nothing exact. If anyone can help with locating this, it would be great. I need to find out with things like spacing for signs, how many signs at each location, width and length of shared lane markings with respect to the road, etc, etc... My student copy of ArcMap expired on my home computer, so I've found it more difficult to get this task done along with not being able to find the standards. Your help will be appreciated.. Thanks and have a wonderful day... ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fa…

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FW: I just saw it on CNN.com: 'A mountain bike changed my life'
by Derek Springston 26 Jul '08

26 Jul '08

Hey guys.. This is an article that has some parallel ideas as our own Positive Spin here in Morgantown. Pretty neat. Keep ridin' and ride more! ~Derek Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:22:26 -0700From: angiesuelyons(a)icqmail.comTo: guitardeek(a)hotmail.comSubject: I just saw it on CNN.com: 'A mountain bike changed my life' Powered by * Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. You have received the following link from angiesuelyons(a)icqmail.com: Click the following to access the sent link: 'A mountain bike changed my life' - CNN.com* Get your EMAIL THIS Browser Button and use it to email content from any Web site. Click here for more information. *This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire address below into your web browser.http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/07/23/heroes.schweidenback/index.html _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fa…

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I quit
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Bicycle Board Members, I hereby resign my position of Chairman of the Bicycle Board. For the 7-August meeting, I recommend you elect someone who can negotiate the Morgantown bureaucracy and get something done. I am very proud of the Board's accomplishments in our first 6 months. However, I must admit that it takes someone better than me to get the City to follow our lead. I would like to remain a regular member of the Board and look forward to continuing to support the Education program that we started. Frank

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Persuasive slogan
by director 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Good afternoon, A friend sent this to me. I bought into the philosophy a long time ago, I just never thought of such a simple, compelling way to say it. http://www.dtovey.net/node/99 Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Human powered monorail
by director 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Good morning, Saw this on gizmag this morning. I've been thinking about this idea for a long time. This guy's actually built it. It would be very cool to have it as an adjunct to our PRT since it could be hung above it without taking any additional ground space. On hills the descending riders could pull the climbing ones (or the energy could be stored on the ground to be used when needed). The system is also more extendable than our current one, more affordably. http://www.gizmag.com/the-shweeb-human-powered-monorail/9678/ Please disregard the comments about recumbents being unstable. All bikes are inherently unstable, they are stabilized by the rider (usually). He is correct that this system makes the riders' safety much less rider/motorist-dependent and I really want one. If it weren't in New Zealand I'd already be on my way to take the ride. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who might be interested. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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(no subject)
by Sam Stone 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

FYI. Sam Stone Samuel Spencer Stone Attorney At Law 221 Willey Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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[Fwd: BFC Feedback]
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '08

17 Jul '08

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the feedback to the City's application for the Bicycle Friendly Community award. I doubt the feedback has been sent to anybody but me although the application was signed by the Mayor, City Manager, and MPO Executive Director. The Bicycle Board should probably decide at the next meeting what to do with this. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BFC Feedback Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:48:08 -0400 From: Bill Nesper <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank, Thanks for the call and sorry about the confusion. I made a PDF of the feedback and attached it. Please let me know if you have any questions and if I can assist in any way. Best regards, Bill __________________________ Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly Community Program League of American Bicyclists 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #800 Washington, DC 20006 D: 202-621-5444 F: 202-822-1334 bill(a)bikeleague.org <mailto:bill@bikeleague.org> www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/>

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Bicycle Board: recommendation on center line on railtrail?
by Greg Good 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

Does anyone have a record that the BB recommended to the Traffic Commission a center line on the railtrail? I cannot find any such recommendation in my records, but perhaps I am missing some files. Background: center lines have appeared and one citizen has been told that this was the call of the BB. I doubt this and I want the record to be clear. Greg

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Mountain Line Transit's Bus Stop Shelter Location Plan
by David Bruffy 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

Dear Bike Board Members and interested parties, The following link will take you to the Authority's Proposed Bus Stop Shelter Location Plan - the document has pictures and is about 10 megs. - (http://www.busride.org/ML08Shelters.pdf). This plan outlines a number of the top spots we have identified as priority for bus stop shelters. Some of these locations may also be likely candidates for bike racks or bike shelters. If you have thoughts about the locations or their potential for mutual locations, please let me know. Sincerely, David A. Bruffy General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org (304) 296-3680 - Administrative Offices (304) 291-RIDE (7433) - Bus Information Fax (304) 291-7429 <http://www.BUSRIDE.ORG> WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG

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Field Trip Anyone?
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, On July 15 I'll be in Washington DC at the end of riding from Pittsburgh, PA for the National Bicycle Greenway Mayors' Relay. I'll be received by city officials, and in the past that's included DC Bike Coordinator Jim Sebastian (whom I've met on this ride 2 previous years). It may be possible for me to arrange a tour of their bikeshare system which is just coming online this month. Would any of the bike board members be interested in coming up that day to join me for a tour if I can arrange it? Note that this is tentative right now. I should also explain that I have a selfish motive here - I'll be biking all the way from Morgantown and I'm looking to bum a ride back. I'll be happy to pay my share for gas and expenses. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interesting new folding bike
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, This folding bike has just been introduced by Pacific Cycles. In addition to every other cool aspect the drivetrain is completely enclosed. (IF Mode) http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=1524425703906174033&q=Strida+desi… Other folding models are planned, without the enclosed drivetrain, for street and off-road use. http://www.mas-design.com/ (Click on links for each model) Imagine if one of these was given to every WVU student who left their car off-campus. They roll when folded and are small enough to fit in dorm rooms, PRT cars, buses and classroom buildings. Nick Hein Couldn't find price or availability. -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike supply vending machine
by director 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Good morning, I saw this on one of the news sites I read. I'll be in Madison Sat and try to get over to check it out. The shop is one of 5 in the UW campus area owned by Budget Bicycles. There are a total of about 10 (BIG) shops within a 1 mi sq area in Madison and it looks like they all do a pretty good business. http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/07/trek-stop.html Now if the vending machine could just spit out bikes too.... Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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What I always suspected
by Greg Good 29 Jun '08

29 Jun '08

Found this cruising the web. It's from http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/Photos/Disc1/IMG0072.jpg Greg

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Mapping questions again...
by Derek Springston 28 Jun '08

28 Jun '08

Hey Steve... Refresh my memory again. You said that you didn't have any maps or specs for what we'll need to put on the Shared Lane Marking map for the bid package. You said that Frank Gmeindl should have a few maps that may be initial drafts/ideas on where we're headed with the SLM mapping? If you do know about any of the formatting, scale, resolution, methods that we should use for this map, let me know. Frank said he'd get me in touch with some of the city folks to see if they know what I'll need to get them. Otherwise, I'm going to start mapping, use my best judgement, and ask questions as we go since I haven't really gotten a clear answer on what we'll need. If anyone knows of the specifications for the SLM's we're going to be using that would help me to map these out, let me know. ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving

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Re: [Bikeboard] Field Trip Anyone?
by Bill Reger-Nash 26 Jun '08

26 Jun '08

Nick, I will be unable to join or assist you but want to express my appreciation for the good you are doing on behalf of biking and humanity. You are a seriously committed resource. We are fortunate to have you, Frank, Betsy, Gunnar, Greg, etc in our community. Be well. Bill WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> 06/26/08 9:49 AM >>> Good morning, On July 15 I'll be in Washington DC at the end of riding from Pittsburgh, PA for the National Bicycle Greenway Mayors' Relay. I'll be received by city officials, and in the past that's included DC Bike Coordinator Jim Sebastian (whom I've met on this ride 2 previous years). It may be possible for me to arrange a tour of their bikeshare system which is just coming online this month. Would any of the bike board members be interested in coming up that day to join me for a tour if I can arrange it? Note that this is tentative right now. I should also explain that I have a selfish motive here - I'll be biking all the way from Morgantown and I'm looking to bum a ride back. I'll be happy to pay my share for gas and expenses. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -- _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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New sign on Star City Bridge
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, There's a new sign at the end of the Star City Bridge coming into Morgantown at the intersection where the CVS is, Boyers Avenue. It is a diamond shaped sign with a symbol of a bicycle in it and below the diamond sign is a left arrow. Does anybody know how that sign got there, who put it there and why it's there? I suppose some well-intentioned official thinks it's a sign directing cyclists to the rail trail but I think it says all bicycles must turn left. Frank

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A couple of bike parking articles
by director 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Good morning, Came across these on one of the technology news sites I read regularly... Nick Montreal's high-tech public bicycle system http://www.gizmag.com/montreal-combat-theft-high-tech-public-bicycle-system… Simple bike parking and shelter http://www.gizmag.com/go/5849/ http://www.cyclepods.co.uk/ -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Parking Vendor Literature
by director 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Good evening, I just received a comprehensive notebook from Dero Co. (Minneapolis, MN) showing their bike storage products. Everything from lockposts to shelters with trays, hanging racks, custom sculptures in between. I would have brought it to the July meeting but I'll plan on it for the August mtg. Not sure if this warrants time on the agenda. In the meantime it will be at the Positive Spin office for anyone who want to see it. You can also see their online info at http://www.dero.com/ These are the commercial racks... http://www.dero.com/commercial_racks.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: July BB meeting]
by Bill Reger-Nash 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Frank, Sorry to hear that you did not receive adequate support for the July 3 or July 10 meet. Summers are a bad time in that folks are running in many different directions. Thank you for your ongoing leadership and I look forward to joining you all on August 7. Be well and happy biking. Bill WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 06/18/08 8:30 PM >>> Bicycle Board members, I still haven't received a response from 4 of our board members to the request below and we do not have a quorum for either July 3 or July 10 for our next meeting however the number of votes for July 3 exceeded July 10. Since we don't have a quorum for either date, I'm canceling the meeting. See you in August 7, maybe. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: July BB meeting Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:13:41 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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[Fwd: July BB meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Bicycle Board members, I still haven't received a response from 4 of our board members to the request below and we do not have a quorum for either July 3 or July 10 for our next meeting however the number of votes for July 3 exceeded July 10. Since we don't have a quorum for either date, I'm canceling the meeting. See you in August 7, maybe. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: July BB meeting Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:13:41 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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For your reading enjoyment
by director 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

Good afternoon, Saw this article on a site I read regularly. I know this article preaches to the choir, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway. Many of the points in the article are from news stories reported in the last week. Nick http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/16/17-reasons-why-bicycles-are-the-most-popul… -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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GIS resources / contacts
by Derek Springston 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

Hey guys.. As I've stated before, I am interested in helping with GIS mapping and analysis for the Bike Board, but it seems like there are several of us who are interested or have already been mapping. I think it would be great for us GIS folks to get together and figure out where we are with mapping and who has what. I would like to start making contacts on who is willing to help with GIS mapping. Maybe this would be more appropriately brought up at the next meeting? See you guys next month. ~Derek Springston _________________________________________________________________ It’s easy to add contacts from Facebook and other social sites through Windows Live™ Messenger. Learn how. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_LearnHow

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Benefits Program
by director 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Chip, Is this a problem if it benefits the local merchants and community too? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Reply-To: <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:05:37 -0400 >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> >Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org >Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:18:27 -0400 > >Nick, this is just a new version of the benefit/advertising cards that ultimately benefit the company who sets up the program--usually someone who owns a printing business and wants to keep revenue coming in. > >Chip > >>Good morning, >>I just came across this website while reading the bikehugger blog >>http://www.bicyclebenefits.org/ >> >>It's a nationwide program to help cities provide cycling incentives to citizens through discounts at local businesses. I didn't read all the details but I thought it might work here in Morgantown. Plenty of other cities around the country are already signed up. >> >>Nick >> >>-- >>Nick Hein >>Director, Positive Spin >>Morgantown, WV >>ph 304-276-0213 >>-- >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Bikeboard mailing list >>Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bicycle Benefits Program
by director 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Good morning, I just came across this website while reading the bikehugger blog http://www.bicyclebenefits.org/ It's a nationwide program to help cities provide cycling incentives to citizens through discounts at local businesses. I didn't read all the details but I thought it might work here in Morgantown. Plenty of other cities around the country are already signed up. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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June Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the July meeting of the Bicycle Board. -Jonathan

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July BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '08

07 Jun '08

Bicycle Board members, I'm trying to determine if we'll have a quorum for our July 3 regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please reply whether or not you'll attend. If we won't have a quorum for July 3, would you attend a meeting the following Thursday, July 10? Frank

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Resignation letter
by director 05 Jun '08

05 Jun '08

Good evening, I just wanted to let everyone on the board know that I resigned tonite. I'm leaving on the best possible terms, and I want to thank all present and past boardmembers for your passionate commitment to making Morgantown a better cycling community. This has made it a pleasure to work with you. My decision was somewhat spontaneous. We were discussing a slate of 3 qualified applicants for 2 positions on the board. My resignation made it possible to recommend them all without taking a vote. I see this as a good thing - as director of Positive Spin my second favorite thing (next to teaching young kids to ride for the first time) is seeing other citizens working together in an effective board as they grow into community leaders. It makes my decision easier that Positve Spin needs more of my attention and there are only so many hours in a month. The coming months will be critical for building our board so that to continue filling the unmet need we've tapped at the grass roots. It will need to be strong and self-sustaining to help Morgantown meet the 80% reduction in vehicle miles to avoid climate disaster. Thank you for your passion, enthusiasm and leadership in the past. Good luck to all the board -old and new- as you make the future. And don't hesitate to call anytime I can offer technical, logistical or menu advice. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] video
by director 05 Jun '08

05 Jun '08

Frank, Sweet video! See you tomorrow. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:26:30 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >The video at _http://1world2wheels.org/about_ might help you get psyched >up for tomorrow's meeting. If the video doesn't, perhaps seeing Betsy's >hot racing kit on the same page might. > >Frank > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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video
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, The video at _http://1world2wheels.org/about_ might help you get psyched up for tomorrow's meeting. If the video doesn't, perhaps seeing Betsy's hot racing kit on the same page might. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's (6/5) BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '08

01 Jun '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains 6 documents: the agenda for this Thursday's meeting; minutes of our last meeting; our procedural guidelines; and 3 documents relevant to our goals. In reviewing our procedural guidelines, I noticed that while Bicycle Board member term of office is 3 years, officer (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary) term of office is only 1 year. I, Don Dickerson and Betsy have been the officers for way over a year so I put officer election on the agenda. Also I must say that while reading through the items in the Purpose section of our procedural guidelines, I felt very proud that we have held true to those items. While reading through the duties, I also felt very proud of how professionally and thoroughly we have executed them. (We still need to produce a comprehensive bicycle plan, though.) On the other hand, I am terribly disappointed that the City has been practically unresponsive and even resistant to our recommendations and apparently powerless to get them implemented. (Does it really have to take a year to paint a stripe in the middle of the rail-trail down by the pavilion?!) Therefore, when we get to the Goals topic on the agenda, rather than focusing on things we'd like to see done, I suggest we determine HOW to get them done. See you Thursday! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BB meeting next week Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:23:40 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Bicycle Board Members, Please send me items that you wish me to include on the agenda for our meeting next week. Include topic, amount of time required to discuss the topic, and the desired outcome of our discussing it. I'll collect the inputs and send out the agenda Sunday. Attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Don Spencer for creating them. Of course, we're going to prioritize candidates for replacing our two vacancies (other than the Youth Commission member). I am happy to announce that Jim Rye would like to rejoin. Finally, we should complete refreshing our goals. Here's a reminder from our March meeting minutes. Each BB member wrote down his/her heartfelt goal on a post-it note. These goals, as listed below (word for word), were then categorized into the following groups: WVU: . Getting more students out of cars and using bikes as a means of transportation . Work with regional wellness council to enable, promote, and reinforce active commuting among employees . Help WVU promote bike commuting and promote administration support of alternative transportation by faculty, staff, and students . All goals that pertain to WVU ENCOURAGEMENT . Make cycling more available and inviting to youth and public for fitness as well as transportation . Generate signed bicycle routes throughout the city connecting various destinations in the city . Influence one person to commute by bicycle . Bike route maps for commuters online and/or in print EDUCATION . Our education recommendations to the Traffic Commission are implemented . Children in schools-teach safe riding on roads, streets, and trails INFRASTRUCTURE . Maintain and improve roadways for safer bicycling (especially shoulders and grates) . Traffic calming everywhere . Neighborhood connections: For instance: Krepps, Star City Trail . Woods along the ridge just off the highway above the park OR through the park so families and others don't drive to the river trail to bike Also attached again is the wonderful annual report that Betsy wrote for us to use to review the goals that we previously identified and our progress toward achieving them. Now, the only excuse for not being prepared for the meeting is that you were out riding in this gorgeous weather! Frank

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Interesting bicycle article
by John Lozier 30 May '08

30 May '08

Begin forwarded message: > From: "t r u t h o u t" <messenger(a)truthout.org> > > Trains, Buses and Bikes, Oh My! > http://www.truthout.org/article/trains-buses-and-bikes-oh-my > Bill Scher of The Campaign for America's Future writes, "Last week, > Isaiah reported on the seven percent increase in mass transit > ridership, and also how limited that increase is. Because the Bush > administration did nothing to make mass transit more convenient and > accessible, many Americans who want to quit paying for high-priced > oil don't have that choice." >

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BB meeting next week
by Frank Gmeindl 29 May '08

29 May '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please send me items that you wish me to include on the agenda for our meeting next week. Include topic, amount of time required to discuss the topic, and the desired outcome of our discussing it. I'll collect the inputs and send out the agenda Sunday. Attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks to Don Spencer for creating them. Of course, we're going to prioritize candidates for replacing our two vacancies (other than the Youth Commission member). I am happy to announce that Jim Rye would like to rejoin. Finally, we should complete refreshing our goals. Here's a reminder from our March meeting minutes. Each BB member wrote down his/her heartfelt goal on a post-it note. These goals, as listed below (word for word), were then categorized into the following groups: WVU: . Getting more students out of cars and using bikes as a means of transportation . Work with regional wellness council to enable, promote, and reinforce active commuting among employees . Help WVU promote bike commuting and promote administration support of alternative transportation by faculty, staff, and students . All goals that pertain to WVU ENCOURAGEMENT . Make cycling more available and inviting to youth and public for fitness as well as transportation . Generate signed bicycle routes throughout the city connecting various destinations in the city . Influence one person to commute by bicycle . Bike route maps for commuters online and/or in print EDUCATION . Our education recommendations to the Traffic Commission are implemented . Children in schools-teach safe riding on roads, streets, and trails INFRASTRUCTURE . Maintain and improve roadways for safer bicycling (especially shoulders and grates) . Traffic calming everywhere . Neighborhood connections: For instance: Krepps, Star City Trail . Woods along the ridge just off the highway above the park OR through the park so families and others don't drive to the river trail to bike Also attached again is the wonderful annual report that Betsy wrote for us to use to review the goals that we previously identified and our progress toward achieving them. Now, the only excuse for not being prepared for the meeting is that you were out riding in this gorgeous weather! Frank

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Sweetpea Bicycles - Natalie Ramsland
by John Lozier 26 May '08

26 May '08

I'm a proud uncle. I just want to share with Morgantown bike friends my pleasure and pride at the efforts of my niece, Natalie Ramsland, in Portland, Oregon. She is a custom bike builder, specializing in bikes for women. But she is also more: an articulate writer and spokesperson for so many green and smart ideas that we share. She is also CAR-FREE! http://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/blog/ Nick Hein called my attention to the fact that Natalie is featured in a story in the recent Bicycling magazine. I've not seen the story yet, I'm looking forward to it. Also, for all, including Natalie, our Uphill Struggle, "Max's Challenge" project is going forward. We have parade permits from the municipalities of Morgantown and Star City, for the group ride that is set for August 16, up Monongahela Boulevard and down to the Star City park. Information here: http://www.maxschallenge.org/Site/Welcome.html http://www.iplayoutside.com/images/Events/2008/08/10913/max_article.jpg http://www.positivespin.org/ John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Pittsburgh bike map now online
by director 15 May '08

15 May '08

Good evening, I just found out about this from BikePGH. You may be interested in it if you're going to ride in PGH, and it might help us draft our own map. http://www.bike-pgh.org/campaigns/commuter-bike-maps I took a quick look at it. I don't see recommended routes, but they list bike shops, trail access, things like that. It's a Google map with landmarks basically. Come to think of it you could put recommended routes on with "MapMyRide.com" - hmmmm.... Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Uphill "Climb" gets mentioned in LOS ANGELES TIMES, NOT New York Times
by John Lozier 09 May '08

09 May '08

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-bike7-2008may07,0,6445221.story? track=ntothtml John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION" _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Uphill "Climb" gets mentioned in New York Times
by John Lozier 07 May '08

07 May '08

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-bike7-2008may07,0,6445221.story? track=ntothtml John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Article on Public Bike rental programs
by director 04 May '08

04 May '08

Good evening, Looks like it's turning into a movement. I'll be interested to hear how it does in smaller and hillier towns. http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/35760 Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: FW: Bike Board Meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '08

01 May '08

Bicycle Board Members, I have just learned that Patricia Lewis and Mary Beth Renner (one of whom I suppose is the Mayor of Granville) will be attending tonight's meeting. In an e-mail, Lewis said, "We thought maybe the board will have some advice for us on how to pursue a bike/pedestrian lane down Rt. 100 through Granville." I suggest we give them time during the ripe banana issues topic to understand what they want to do but not solve their problem during the meeting. The desired outcome of this item should be that we understand what they need and that some people volunteer to help them after tonight's meeting. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Bike Board Meeting Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:55:38 -0400 From: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Frank -- I thought that I had sent you a copy of this, but apparently I did not. I am sorry. Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] *Sent:* Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:04 PM *To:* 'Patricia Lewis' *Subject:* RE: Bike Board Meeting Pat -- Thank you for you for your reminder. I am forwarding it to Frank Gmeindl who us the Chair if the Board and the person who sets the agenda. I am sure that you will find the meeting both interesting and helpful. I may not be able to attend. The Mayor has asked me to represent the City at another event. Don ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Patricia Lewis [mailto:gvmayor@comcast.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:30 PM *To:* dspencer36(a)comcast.net *Subject:* Bike Board Meeting Don: Mary Beth Renner and I will be attending your next meeting on May1st at 6:30p.m. at the Public Safety Building. We thought maybe the board will have some advice for us on how to pursue a bike/pedestrian lane down Rt. 100 through Granville. See you then and thanks for the invitation, Patricia Lewis Mayor Town of Granville 599-5080 692-8085

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[Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Review]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Review Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:37:44 -0400 From: Bill Nesper <BillNesper(a)bikeleague.org> To: <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Dear Frank, After careful review of your Bicycle Friendly Community application and consultation with local cyclists, the League of American Bicyclists has decided that we would like to encourage further improvements for bicyclists in Morgantown before being able to present the Bicycle Friendly Community award. We are happy to see the accomplishments Morgantown has made for cycling. However, the audit and review indicate that much remains to be done. We are committed to working with you to make further improvements in the community. You will be receiving a feedback on your application in the next few weeks. We hope to have the opportunity to review your progress next year, and we encourage the community to submit an updated application. Please consider the League a resource in your efforts to create a Bicycle Friendly Community. www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org <http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/> Sincerely, Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly Community Program League of American Bicyclists www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/> 202-822-1333 fgmeindl(a)verizon.net

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[Fwd: Bicycle Board Agenda]
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

This time, the attachment is attached. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bicycle Board Agenda Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:10:59 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> CC: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. Betsy's out of town again. Will someone volunteer in advance to substitute for her to take minutes? Frank

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Bicycle Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '08

27 Apr '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board Meeting. Betsy's out of town again. Will someone volunteer in advance to substitute for her to take minutes? Frank

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REMINDER: Campus Connector Hike - April 22
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

When: Earth Day, April 22 What: Campus Connector hike Time: 12:00 (noon) Where: Blaney House Parking lot (WVU President's home) Ends: At the Blaney House This Tuesday, April 22, aka Earth Day, we will be having an all-inclusive hike of what Michael Bomford has termed as the Jones Ave. and Grant Ave. Greenways in his pamphlet (see attached document). The Grant Avenue Greenway is now essentially part of the Sunnyside Up Streetscape which includes the Morgantown City side of the Campus Connector (CC). The rest of the CC will be on WVU property that leads up to the plateau in the vicinity of the Blaney House. At 12:00 (noon) we will begin our hike at the Blaney House parking lot. Please try to arrive by walking/bicycling/transit, however, there will be parking arranged by Hugh Kierig, WVU Directory of Parking and Transportation. He is looking forward to showing us the area being designed into a new transit facility on the North Avenue Firehall property that may be incorporated into the Jones Avenue Greenway. Jim Hunt is excited about showing us the Sunnyside Up streetscape, and enthusiastic Greg Good will be our tour guide facilitator. This is going to be an exciting and informative hike. Please bring cameras, note taking implements, sturdy walking shoes, comfortable clothing, food and water. We will be hiking one large loop (mostly paved) that includes hiking up the proposed undeveloped part of the CC that goes sideways up the hill ending near the Blaney House. See you there! -Jonathan

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Possible print article for Bike Month
by director 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

Came across this in one of the environmental news sites I read. I was thinking of seeing if the DP or DA could print it locally for bike month. http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Bikes/Eight-Ways-to-Overcome-Excuses-and… Carectomy is rather blunt about things, but in this case I like it. Any comments? Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Request permission to use PSAs
by director 17 Apr '08

17 Apr '08

Ed, Thanks so much. Have a happy bike month. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Ed Barsotti" <ed(a)bikelib.org> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:22:48 -0500 >Hi Nick, > >Go ahead and use them as you see fit. If crediting us takes away from your >available time to deliver the message, don't worry about it. Good luck! > >- Ed > >Ed Barsotti >Executive Director >League of Illinois Bicyclists >2550 Cheshire Dr. >Aurora, IL 60504 >630-978-0583 >ed(a)bikelib.org >www.bikelib.org >-----Original Message----- >From: director [mailto:director@positivespin.org] >Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:45 PM >To: lib(a)bikeLIB.org >Subject: Request permission to use PSAs > >Good evening, >I direct a Sustainable Transportation advocacy non-profit, and serve on the >municipal bicycle board in Morgantown, WV. With bike month approaching our >groups are looking for good material to promote bike safety awareness/skills >to motorists and cyclists. Your materials are extremely well produced and >present the message with the tone that we support. May I have your >permission to use these spots in our local media? We will put our name at >the end of the message, but credit you in whatever way you feel is fair. > >Thank you, >Nick Hein > > >-- >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Promotions
by Chip Wamsley 16 Apr '08

16 Apr '08

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: director(a)positivespin.org Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:03:35 -0400 To all, The Radio spot is good. I can get the folks at WCLG to run it if everyone agrees. The video is too long for regular TV, unless run on the city public channel, but would probably work if shortened right after the graphics or with our own graphic message at the end. Chip >Frank, >After seeing the League PSAs (which show a lot of bike lane stuff) I don't think they'd be useful to us. The Illinios PSAs (one radio, one TV) are really good though - totally about sharing the road so everyone gets where they're going safely. I've talked to them previously about mooching these and they seemed OK with it. We would just have to localize it (put Morgantown at the end instead of Illinois) while still giving them credit. Here are the links... > >http://bikelib.org/education/psa200705/psa200705.htm (radio) >http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm (video) > >If everyone agrees, I'll contact them (probably next week) for permission. > >Thanks, >Nick > > > >-- >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >ph 304-276-0213 >-- > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Promotions
by director 15 Apr '08

15 Apr '08

Frank, After seeing the League PSAs (which show a lot of bike lane stuff) I don't think they'd be useful to us. The Illinios PSAs (one radio, one TV) are really good though - totally about sharing the road so everyone gets where they're going safely. I've talked to them previously about mooching these and they seemed OK with it. We would just have to localize it (put Morgantown at the end instead of Illinois) while still giving them credit. Here are the links... http://bikelib.org/education/psa200705/psa200705.htm (radio) http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm (video) If everyone agrees, I'll contact them (probably next week) for permission. Thanks, Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike Month Promotions
by director 13 Apr '08

13 Apr '08

Good evening, I've been late in getting this out, for which I apologize. Positive Spin has been getting increasing support, which has taken more of my time to manage. At the last board meeting I proposed that for Bike Month we locate Public Service Announcements (online) and find out how to get them in the local media. For the benefit of all I'm posting the links to the PSAs I've found so far. The Bike Month committee consists of (as near as I remember) myself, Marilyne and Alice. One of us will be making the media contacts to get these in local TV, newspaper and radio outlets. http://bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/psas.php Thank you, Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike sharing
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '08

13 Apr '08

Bicycle Board Members (especially Jonathan, Nick, Don S.) The following link, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23869261/ says that global "street furniture" vendors are getting into the bike sharing business (what Jonathan calls a bike library) and that the costs are covered by advertising and rental charges. Does anybody know if a "street furniture" vendor is involved in Morgantown's streetscape projects? Perhaps the Bicycle Board can interest the City in a vendor that includes bike sharing in their product line. Frank

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Bicycle Parking Ordinance
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Apr '08

08 Apr '08

Hi, could someone point me to the Morgantown ordinance that requires new multi-residential dwellings to have bicycle parking? Nick has told me a couple times that Morgantown has such a ordinance, however, I can't seem to find it in the codified site at http://tinyurl.com/58chj3 . There are lots of Cities that have well developed Bicycle Parking ordinances. The one in Madison, Wisc. makes for good reading: http://www.cityofmadison.com/trafficEngineering/documents/z2811bik.pdf -Jonathan

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Parking Meeting w/Hugh Kierig Apr 7 (today)
by director 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

Good morning, I just got off the phone with Tom Arnold. He's unable to make the meeting today due to a prior engagement, but he asked that we send notes or minutes. He's interested. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks]
by Bill Reger-Nash 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

I am out of the office until April 18. Please contact me at that time. BRN WV Walks - 30 minutes or more daily Feel the power of half an hour! Bill Reger-Nash, Ed.D Professor of Community Medicine West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown WV 26506-9190 Phone: 304/293-0763 Fax: 304/293-6685 Dept. web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed BRN's web page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/wreger/ >>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 04/05/08 5:13 PM >>> I agree with Frank. Coordination is key on this matter for everyone concerned. Perhaps a first meeting could just be for information gathering on what WVU is planning. Then could not the Board reflect on their plans and make recommendations? I cannot make a Monday meeting. Don _____ From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Rosenbaum Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:04 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks] I am planning to call Hugh tomorrow to schedule a meeting with Tyler and me. Bicycle parking is one of the topics on the agenda. Maybe we could all meet at the Prete Building? Presently, we are aiming for Monday an noon if that works with Hugh, but I will send out the details and would be happy to coordinate an email to all interested parties to get a more comprehensive meeting put together. -Jonathan Frank Gmeindl wrote: Hugh, Nick, Greg, Chip, We need to coordinate with Ryan Post and Bob Merow on campus bike racks or we might collide. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:50:34 -0400 From: WVU Cycling <mailto:WVUCycling@gmail.com> <WVUCycling(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com To: <mailto:wvucycling@googlegroups.com> <wvucycling(a)googlegroups.com> CC: <mailto:monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com> <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> Ok, I got this email today from this guy asking about placing bike racks around campus. He was initially looking for locations, and I suggested we could suggest styles as well (I know I don't like the ones outside the Rec). I'll bring this up at the team meeting, but if anyone has anything on this subject... Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu> ] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:39 PM To: WVU Cycling Subject: RE: Bike Racks Ryan, Yes, thanks, I am very interested in your recommendations on both the type of racks and locations. If you could get some info to me before the semester ends it would be great. I think the plan is to pour some concrete slabs this summer at the new locations. The rack and or locker info as soon as possible so that I can get that info to roads and grounds before they purchase something else. I will keep you posted as things develop. Thanks again. Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow@mail. <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> wvu.edu >>> WVU Cycling <wvucycling@gmail. <mailto:wvucycling%40gmail.com> com> 4/3/2008 2:19 PM >>> I do know that no one has contacted us about this matter. If you would like input on this, I'm sure many on the team would like to recommend both locations and rack designs. (Some of the racks, like the ones by the Rec are not very effective). Ryan Post _____ From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu> ] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:11 AM To: WVUCycling@gmail. <mailto:WVUCycling%40gmail.com> com Subject: Bike Racks Hi, I have been asked to recommend locations for bike racks around campus. Do you know if anyone from WVU has contacted your organization for input. Thanks, Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. 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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks]
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Apr '08

06 Apr '08

Hugh, Nick, Greg, Chip, We need to coordinate with Ryan Post and Bob Merow on campus bike racks or we might collide. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [monbikeclub] FW: Bike Racks Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:50:34 -0400 From: WVU Cycling <WVUCycling(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com To: <wvucycling(a)googlegroups.com> CC: <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> Ok, I got this email today from this guy asking about placing bike racks around campus. He was initially looking for locations, and I suggested we could suggest styles as well (I know I don't like the ones outside the Rec). I'll bring this up at the team meeting, but if anyone has anything on this subject... Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu>] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:39 PM To: WVU Cycling Subject: RE: Bike Racks Ryan, Yes, thanks, I am very interested in your recommendations on both the type of racks and locations. If you could get some info to me before the semester ends it would be great. I think the plan is to pour some concrete slabs this summer at the new locations. The rack and or locker info as soon as possible so that I can get that info to roads and grounds before they purchase something else. I will keep you posted as things develop. Thanks again. Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> >>> WVU Cycling <wvucycling(a)gmail.com <mailto:wvucycling%40gmail.com>> 4/3/2008 2:19 PM >>> I do know that no one has contacted us about this matter. If you would like input on this, I'm sure many on the team would like to recommend both locations and rack designs. (Some of the racks, like the ones by the Rec are not very effective). Ryan Post _____ From: Bob Merow [mailto:rmerow@wvu.edu <mailto:rmerow%40wvu.edu>] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:11 AM To: WVUCycling(a)gmail.com <mailto:WVUCycling%40gmail.com> Subject: Bike Racks Hi, I have been asked to recommend locations for bike racks around campus. Do you know if anyone from WVU has contacted your organization for input. Thanks, Bob Robert C. Merow Campus Planner West Virginia University 979 Rawley Lane P.O. Box 6572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6572 (304) 293-2875 Phone (304) 293-8811 Fax bob.merow(a)mail.wvu.edu <mailto:bob.merow%40mail.wvu.edu> __._,_.___ Messages in this topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/message/5549;_ylc=X3oDMTM0dDB2MDF…> (1) Reply (via web post) <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwa2FkbGxiBF9TAzk…> | Start a new topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlYTJsN2NrBF9TAzk…> Messages <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/messages;_ylc=X3oDMTJlajI1YmZiBF9…> | Files <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNzNuM3JtBF9TAz…> | Photos <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/photos;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZHVyNTdoBF9TA…> | Links <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN2E0OHE0BF9TAz…> | Database <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/database;_ylc=X3oDMTJjMTUyNG1iBF9…> | Polls <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/polls;_ylc=X3oDMTJmajY0MThyBF9TAz…> | Members <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJlcTduZmZ2BF9T…> | Calendar <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/calendar;_ylc=X3oDMTJkOHR1aXVnBF9…> Yahoo! Groups <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkM2Q1dTl0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzYzN…> Change settings via the Web <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdTV2dGJtBF9TAzk…> (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest <mailto:monbikeclub-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> | Switch format to Traditional <mailto:monbikeclub-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub;_ylc=X3oDMTJkbDFob2RtBF9TAzk3MzU5…> | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> | Unsubscribe <mailto:monbikeclub-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=> Recent Activity * 1 New Members <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmc3R1a3BmBF9T…> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZDZ0Ym85BF9TAzk3MzU5…> Health Zone Look your best! <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13o3u2fi4/M=493064.12016236.12445728.9977693/D=…> Groups to help you look & feel great. Yahoo! News Get it all here <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13o4mg7rf/M=493064.12016309.12445701.8674578/D=…> Breaking news to entertainment news Yahoo! Finance It's Now Personal <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=13ogs9v5g/M=493064.12016257.12445664.8674578/D=…> Guides, news, advice & more. . __,_._,___

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regulations.gov and the mutcd
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Apr '08

04 Apr '08

I mentioned regulations.gov tonight at the meeting. The Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) for the next MUTCD ( http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ) can be commented about online by the public until April 31st at this site: http://tinyurl.com/yr7q3v (shortened regulations.gov url) For information purposes for our Board, I copied the SLA (9C.07) and May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) section as they presently look in the proposed text for the MUTCD. Both of these are mentioned in the excellent letter Don showed us tonight. Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking Option: The Shared Lane Marking shown in Figure 9C-9 may be used to: A. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-1 way bicycling. Guidance: The Shared Lane Marking should not be placed on roadways that have a speed limit above 50 km/h or 35 mph. Standard: Shared Lane Markings shall not be used on shoulders or in designated bicycle lanes. If used in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking, Shared Lane Markings shall be placed so that the centers of the markings are at least 3.4 m (11 ft) from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. Guidance: If used on a street without on-street parking that has an outside travel lane that is less than 4.3 m (14 ft) wide, the centers of the Shared Lane Markings should be at least 1.2 m (4 ft) from the face of the curb, or from the edge of the pavement where there is no curb. If used, the Shared Lane Marking should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals not greater than 75 m (250 ft) thereafter. Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11) Option: The Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be used on roadways where no bicycle lanes or adjacent shoulders usable by bicyclists are present and where travel lanes are too narrow for bicyclists and motor vehicles to operate side by side. The Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign may be used in locations where it is important to inform road users that bicyclists might occupy the travel lane. Support: The Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) defines a “substandard width lane” as a “lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane.”

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Thu. Bicycle Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '08

31 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a recommended agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting as well as other documents for you to read in preparation for the meeting. Frank

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As I suspected
by director 30 Mar '08

30 Mar '08

Good evening, I came across this interesting link tonite. A study in Rotterdam showed that strict enforcement of speed limits on a ~2 mile stretch of roadway resulted in greenhouse gas emissions being lowered 15% with no investment other than enforcement. London, England got a similar reduction but it took congestion pricing, administration, increased buses, sidewalks and bike amenities to do so. The full report is available here: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/03/eea-report-stud.html Not sure if it falls under any current Bike Board activities, but it's always been a high priority for me since speeding cars terrorize non-motorized road users. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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March Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 22 Mar '08

22 Mar '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the March meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Positive Spin has discount helmets
by director 21 Mar '08

21 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Positive Spin just received a shipment of adult helmets yesterday. We now have them in all sizes from toddler on up. Through BikeTexas/Bell Sports we get these for $7/ea in quantity. If you know someone who needs a helmet, but can't pay retail price send them our way. We never turn anyone away for lack of money. We also don't turn anyone away for excess of money. If you need a new helmet, consider purchasing one of ours. If you pay more than the cost, it qualifies as a charitable deduction and will support our advocacy, recycling and education efforts (including purchase of more helmets). Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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New Product - Pedalites
by director 21 Mar '08

21 Mar '08

Good afternoon, I just came across this product on one of the science websites I read regularly. http://www.pedalite.com/ I thought the idea was brilliant, but once I looked up the price ($60 for basic pedals, no SPD or Look cletes) it occurred to me that you could do it more cheaply. We've just ordered a bunch of flashing red LED taillights for $1.20/ea (our wholesale cost) that you could clip to your shoes or sandals. I'll give this a try when they come in and report back. Everything else about the idea was good - especially the prospect of making night side impacts from cars less likely. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Autumn's Replacement
by autumn bliss 20 Mar '08

20 Mar '08

Hey Guys, I'm making my final preparations for my Alaska Adventure. I'll be leaving next week. I wanted to let you know in case you haven't found a replacement for me yet, Derek Springston, who is taking my job, at CTL is interested. He is an avid cycler from WV that has been living in Huntington for the past few years. He has GIS experience and would be interested in Bike Mapping. His e-mail is dspringston(a)ctleng.com and he will have my old phone # 304-282-4921. I really enjoyed working with all of you! Good Luck with everything!! Autumn _________________________________________________________________ How well do you know your celebrity gossip? http://originals.msn.com/thebigdebate?ocid=T002MSN03N0707A

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Re: [Bikeboard] HS Bicycle Shelter meeting
by director 19 Mar '08

19 Mar '08

Jonathan, We also have an MHS student who has started volunteering again. He can make a compelling case, because he's foregone bicycling BECAUSE there wasn't a secure place to park. I just gave a presentation at WVU to a class of Sustainable Design students which included a survey of bike parking alternatives. I also found the LEED green building standard. My recommendation is that we make a laundry list of requirements, along with pictures of the options for implementing them. I'll pass on the slide I have that shows different types later today. Gunnar, I don't know about drawings or photos of the bike rack, but by way of description it was just a 6 space ribbon rack located in an exposed courtyard. It provided adequate theft and vandalism protection because it was in a high-traffic area, but was unacceptable exposed to weather and sun. I never saw a bike in it. By design guidelines it was of a type that would only be called short-term (storefront) duty. Long-term (all day) specs. require much better. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:20:25 -0400 >Sounds good Jonathan, > >Might someone have what the original arch. designs or whatever were, >for the bike storage facility at MHS. >That might come in real handy. > >On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum ><freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Hi, at the last meeting it was decided that we (Alice and Jonathan) >> should email the Bicycle Board about what will be our plan for >> recommending Bicycle Shelter facilities to the respective principals of >> MHS and UHS. It should be duly noted that presently we do not have any >> "approved" recommended Bicycle Shelters. If our proposal below is >> accepted without any objection, it would be our hope that by the next >> Bicycle Board meeting, but no later than by the May 1 meeting that the >> BB could provide us with a list of shelters that have been approved for >> our purpose of demonstrating appropriate solutions to the principals. >> >> Proposal: >> >> We propose that a meeting will be set up before the end of May with both >> Principal Desantis from MHS and Principal Forrest from UHS. We want to >> make the arrangements for this meeting relatively soon because of the >> busy schedules of both principals. The meetings desired outcome will be >> the provide both Principals with enough information and details so that >> they can embark on the Bicycle Board's recommendation that sheltered and >> secure bicycle facilities be provided at their respective school >> locations. One approach besides recommending purchasing such facilities >> will be to suggest that the Schools look at getting Vo-Tech to build all >> or part of the facilities thereby saving the Schools money as well as >> engaging students in bicycling. If possible we want to have >> representation from actual High School students who are bicyclists so >> that we can present a more convincing message at the meeting (1). >> >> Our request to the Bicycling Board is to approve our proposal and to >> provide us with relevant literature and information about recommended >> bicycling shelters. Information can be delivered to Jonathan either via >> email, snail mail, or any other relevant manner. >> >> (1) Nick Hein told us that he has UHS bicyclists working at Positive Spin. >> >> >> Jonathan and Alice >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Nick, I can arrange to put it on the Bicycle Board page on the City's web site after the Bicycle Board approves it. I ask the Bicycle Board to review the file and reply-all with any comments. Hopefully by this Friday, Nick will have your input and be able to finalize this and then I can ask Jeff Mikorski to put it on the web site. Frank director wrote: > Don, > I agree, for starters I wonder if it could be added to the document archive on the Bike Board website. > http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm > > If there's anything that you think should be added let me know. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:03:52 -0400 > > >> Nick - I think that we need to walk this in to Chris Fletcher so that his >> office becomes oriented to this information and can share it. It also needs >> to go personally to Tom Arnold, Terry Hough, Mr. Duvono, Dave Bruffy, Hugh >> Kierig, Chet Parsons, Bob Hamel, Bill Rumble and of course to Dan Boroff and >> Jeff Mikorski, and others who have an influence of transportation facility >> standards. >> >> Don >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >> Behalf Of director >> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:05 PM >> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options >> >> Good afternoon, >> Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike >> parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the >> info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the >> duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or >> more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res >> version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the >> full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the >> web so it's universally accessible. >> >> Thanks. >> Nick Hein >> >> >> -- >> Nick Hein >> Director, Positive Spin >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> >> >> > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options
by director 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

Frank, Thanks for the kind words. I'd be more than happy to entertain criticism and suggestions. I'll take off the box with the arm/leg/firstborn - it was late and I was getting a little punchy :-) Thanks. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:12:43 -0400 >Nick, > >I can arrange to put it on the Bicycle Board page on the City's web site >after the Bicycle Board approves it. I ask the Bicycle Board to review >the file and reply-all with any comments. Hopefully by this Friday, >Nick will have your input and be able to finalize this and then I can >ask Jeff Mikorski to put it on the web site. > >Frank > >director wrote: >> Don, >> I agree, for starters I wonder if it could be added to the document archive on the Bike Board website. >> http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm >> >> If there's anything that you think should be added let me know. >> Nick >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> >> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:03:52 -0400 >> >> >>> Nick - I think that we need to walk this in to Chris Fletcher so that his >>> office becomes oriented to this information and can share it. It also needs >>> to go personally to Tom Arnold, Terry Hough, Mr. Duvono, Dave Bruffy, Hugh >>> Kierig, Chet Parsons, Bob Hamel, Bill Rumble and of course to Dan Boroff and >>> Jeff Mikorski, and others who have an influence of transportation facility >>> standards. >>> >>> Don >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On >>> Behalf Of director >>> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:05 PM >>> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Parking options >>> >>> Good afternoon, >>> Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike >>> parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the >>> info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the >>> duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or >>> more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res >>> version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the >>> full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the >>> web so it's universally accessible. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> Nick Hein >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Nick Hein >>> Director, Positive Spin >>> Morgantown, WV >>> ph 304-276-0213 >>> -- >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Nick Hein >> Director, Positive Spin >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> -- >> >> >> > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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NUTCD Chevron recommendations
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

The NUTCD recommendations to the FHWA concerning Shared Land Markings (Chevrons) can be found here: http://members.cox.net/ncutcdbtc/sls/slmtoncjan07.pdf Fortunately, Pittsburgh is one of the cities which has been allowed to install chevrons as a Federally approved experiment on State roads so we have a good example close to home. If you look at the NUTCD recommendations there is no mention of a requirement for signage. So I am wondering why the WV MUTCD committee thinks this is necessary? Also, if you look at the MUTCD site, http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/knowledge/natl_adopt_2000_2003.htm , you will observe that WV accepted all the MUTCD except for part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control." The MUTCD, itself, recommends that signage not be overused in relation to road markings. WV DOH should be looking at what Pittsburgh is doing and what the NUTCD recommends, in fact, in WV's own TEP (Traffic Engineering Directive) at http://www.wvdot.com/engineering/Manuals/Traffic/TED/TED210.pdf it says "It should be emphasized that it is not the intent of such signing to convey the message that the roadway contains any feature, exclusive lane, or other characteristic specifically designed to accommodate a pedestrian, horse, or bicycle." -Jonathan

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Bike Parking options
by director 14 Mar '08

14 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Last night I spent about an hour collecting pictures and info on bike parking options. Instead of trying to list every vendor I organized the info in a matrix according to the number of bikes to be store and the duration of storage. This should help us come up with an idea for the (1 or more) parking systems needed at each high school. I've attached a Lo-res version of the pdf. If someone has an idea where we could keep the full-resolution version let me know. I'd like to make it available on the web so it's universally accessible. Thanks. Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Test
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

I guarantee you will enjoy the minute it takes to watch this: http://www.dothetest.co.uk/ Frank

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HS Bicycle Shelter meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

Hi, at the last meeting it was decided that we (Alice and Jonathan) should email the Bicycle Board about what will be our plan for recommending Bicycle Shelter facilities to the respective principals of MHS and UHS. It should be duly noted that presently we do not have any "approved" recommended Bicycle Shelters. If our proposal below is accepted without any objection, it would be our hope that by the next Bicycle Board meeting, but no later than by the May 1 meeting that the BB could provide us with a list of shelters that have been approved for our purpose of demonstrating appropriate solutions to the principals. Proposal: We propose that a meeting will be set up before the end of May with both Principal Desantis from MHS and Principal Forrest from UHS. We want to make the arrangements for this meeting relatively soon because of the busy schedules of both principals. The meetings desired outcome will be the provide both Principals with enough information and details so that they can embark on the Bicycle Board's recommendation that sheltered and secure bicycle facilities be provided at their respective school locations. One approach besides recommending purchasing such facilities will be to suggest that the Schools look at getting Vo-Tech to build all or part of the facilities thereby saving the Schools money as well as engaging students in bicycling. If possible we want to have representation from actual High School students who are bicyclists so that we can present a more convincing message at the meeting (1). Our request to the Bicycling Board is to approve our proposal and to provide us with relevant literature and information about recommended bicycling shelters. Information can be delivered to Jonathan either via email, snail mail, or any other relevant manner. (1) Nick Hein told us that he has UHS bicyclists working at Positive Spin. Jonathan and Alice

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PSA
by director 13 Mar '08

13 Mar '08

Good morning, I received this link from a list I read. It doesn't look like it's got anything to do with bicycling until the surprise ending. I'm considering asking for permission to use it as a Bike Month PSA. Watch it, and let me know what you think. http://www.dothetest.co.uk/ Thanks. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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National Bike Month
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

The following LAB site offers materials for National Bike Month. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/promo.php Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] DA article
by director 10 Mar '08

10 Mar '08

Jonathan, The article was posted on the Monbikeclub list too. I got a copy and will put it up at the shop. It reminded me of something I learned when I went to my first city council in high school. They would never hash things out in the general meeting. Everything had been decided in advance by committees. That way, when the press showed up they saw everyone happily agreeing on things. This article played up the drama, and mis-emphasized safety. I thought we had a model meeting - especially since we re-evaluated our agenda as part of it to make sure it fit our mission. I think the article was probably a net benefit though, and I'm certainly glad the reporter stayed for the whole thing. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:06:21 -0400 >There is an article about the BB in today's Daily Athanaeum titled >"Morgantown Bike Board pushes safety agenda": > >http://www.da.wvu.edu/show_article.php?&story_id=33553&archive_date=2008-03… > >-Jonathan > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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DA article
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Mar '08

10 Mar '08

There is an article about the BB in today's Daily Athanaeum titled "Morgantown Bike Board pushes safety agenda": http://www.da.wvu.edu/show_article.php?&story_id=33553&archive_date=2008-03… -Jonathan

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Empower
by gunn4r Shogren 06 Mar '08

06 Mar '08

That's the word I was thinking of, To describe, kind-of, my "one thing". Course it's too broad and general, but that's the way it is. Bike routes and such can legitimize the use of bicycles, as Don S. said, and this can empower folks to try something new and different. Encouraging folks and showing them that they can commute, or just make a trip on a bike, empowers them as well. Etc. And all the other things we talk about and do help to empower the people. Most of the time folks just need some help. I'd just like to say that the last couple of MBB meetings have been positive and it seems as though a fair amount of things *are* coming to fruition. That's all for now, thanks, and have a nice day further, gunnar. "Empower the People!"

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO committee meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Chet, Thanks for including me on your transmittal! I would like to encourage the MPO to consider widening the curb lane with those items on the list that seem to offer a ready opportunity to do so. In the attached, I highlighted 14 items that appear to involve roadway modifications and may offer the opportunity to widen curb lanes. As I presented to the MPO 28-Feb., widening curb lanes to 14 feet would enable motor vehicles and bicycles to drive side-by-side within the lane and would remove the speed difference problem that must annoy motorists, scare cyclists and potentially cause congestion if we are to have 10% of all trips by bicycle. I hope you will be able to include this request on the list for the March 11 meeting. Frank Chet Parsons wrote: > All - we will be meeting this month on March 11, at 1:30 pm in the > second floor conference room of the Morgantown Municipal Airport. > > We have been asked by the MPO Policy Board to discuss a listing of > lower-cost traffic ideas that may be implemented to improve > conditions. These ideas were presented at the Morgantown City COuncil > committee-of-the-whole meeting on February 26 and contain a number of > items that had been identified previously by the MPO as possible > solutions. Morgantown City Council has identified funds that can be > made available to the MPO for research and testing to make sure some > of these technologies and methods can actually make an impact on traffic. > > The MPO Policy Board has asked that the committee make a > recommendation of a handful of these ideas to move forward with and > begin the research and testing work. I am attaching the list for your > review prior to the meeting. Please bring other ideas with you as well. > > Chet > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > _______________ > > *Chet Parsons* > Executive Director > Greater Morgantown MPO > 180 Hart Field Road > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.291.9571 > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle]]
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Nick, Here's what I mean when I say torpedo: A little over a year ago the whole bike board identified and organized sets of goals: Infrastructure, Education, Commuting, etc. Committees formed and worked way above and beyond the call of duty to create comprehensive recommendations to the Traffic Commission in the areas of Infrastructure, Education and Commuting. The TC accepted those recommendations. Among the Infrastructure recommendations were the chevrons and the Campus Connector. Those both have traction with the Traffic Commission. The City has budgeted for the chevrons. The City Manager has directed the Director of Public Works to make them happen. They have been reviewed by the WVDOH. To support our Eduction recommendations, the City Manager has submitted a grant application to the WVDOH. The Mayor, City Manager and Executive Director of the MPO carefully reviewed, discussed with us and signed and submitted our Bicycle Friendly Community award application. Having people who are not members of the Bicycle Board presenting ideas to government officials as if they were approved by the Bicycle Board when they were not even reviewed by the Bicycle Board can torpedo both our recommendations and our team spririt, as it were. Frank director wrote: > Frank, > I'll be giving the update on this. I've been attending the meetings. Please contact me privately with your concerns, I wouldn't want to do anything that would torpedo anything else I'm doing. I'm not certain how you see that would happen with this but I'm happy to listen. > > I would like to share a story from a pre-school bike rodeo I did last Saturday. We had an indoor course setup in a room at the Fun Factory last Saturday. All day long pre-school kids were driving around this course with mini-traffic signs. Toward the end of the day as discipline started getting a little slack some older siblings started coming onto the course. When they would get a little too wild we'd take them aside and tell them that we were teaching the younger kids to share the road safely. Older kids could either help with the teaching or would have to leave. They stayed and taught. At the very end a baby crawled from another room right into the middle of the track. The kids' first reaction was "We've got to get the baby out of the way!" to which I responded "No, this road is for everyone - not just the ones on wheels." > > I didn't have to do anything else. The kids all made room for the baby and everyone continued to ride safely, just because they were all looking out for each other. > > It drove home with me the point that if we can change the minds of drivers, we'll have a lot less work to do changing roads. > > Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you. > Thanks. > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> > Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:54:09 -0500 > > >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> Please read the thread below. I have no idea what the Bicycle Board >> should do about this, if anything. I'm concerned that things like this >> can torpedo the projects to which the Traffic Commission and the >> Assistant City Manager, and, most recently, the MPO have signed up for. >> Perhaps we can discuss this during the action items update on Thursday >> when somebody gives an update on Max's Challenge. I understand neither >> John Lozier nor Marilyn Newcome will be there. >> >> Frank >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle] >> Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:07:17 -0500 >> From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >> To: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> CC: Newcome Marilyn <mjcycling(a)msn.com>, Laura Kemp-Rye >> <Kemprye(a)verizon.net> >> References: <45E6C992.8020509(a)verizon.net> >> <DF8CEEBB-5F9B-428D-8523-62454276B0F9(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> >> >> >> John, >> >> So no one is responsible for this project. Then, how do you see the >> relationship between this project and its task groups and the Bicycle Board? >> >> Frank >> >> John Lozier wrote: >> >>> Frank, I'm out of the picture till March 25, so I'll say little more. >>> >>> The project has lots of energy, several new participants, has grown >>> beyond Bike Board. Although Marilyn is chair, there are several task >>> groups, Laura Kemp-Rye chairs one of them, there is a lot of mutual >>> trust so "responsibility for leading" is somewhat distributed. >>> >>> Took a ride today, along Uphill Struggle route, I think it will work >>> out great. 15 minutes, at moderate speed, from Seneca Center to Star >>> City Park. I hope the chevrons can be placed on Monongahela Boulevard >>> before August. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> John >>> >>> On Mar 1, 2007, at 7:39 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >>> >>> >>>> John, Marilyn, >>>> >>>> What is this about a path? I don't recall that being part of Max's >>>> Challenge. You guys need to come back through the Bicycle Board if >>>> you're going to change the scope. Rr, quit saying that these things >>>> have been approved by the Bicycle Board. >>>> >>>> Will one of you please take responsibility for leading this project >>>> and contain errant communications? >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>> Subject: RE: Uphill Struggle >>>> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:45:45 -0500 >>>> From: Laura Kemp-Rye <kemprye(a)verizon.net> >>>> To: 'John Lozier' <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, 'Gmeindl >>>> Frank' <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >>>> CC: 'Newcome Marilyn' <mjcycling(a)msn.com> >>>> References: >>>> <A0A242E5-EF10-4FC2-98B9-C7D176FCA364(a)harpingforharmony.org> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi -- I've got an even more recent update. Max and I met with Chet >>>> Parsons of the MPO today at the Moose. I wanted to work with him to >>>> get an estimate for the path. He heard about the whole thing and is >>>> really helpful on some next steps to take. I think he sees this as a >>>> simple opportunity to get support for the non-vehicular part of the >>>> transportation plan, which the county will just have to inch toward. >>>> >>>> In the past, he has worked with Barbara Evans Fleisheur (sp?) on Safe >>>> Routes To School. He would support and assist in transportation >>>> enhancement (through Bikes Belong) and Safe Routes to Schools Grants. >>>> >>>> Great meeting overall. He saw some potential alliances that could >>>> all work in the same direction, the Green team, bikes, schools, etc. >>>> These are all groups that they've had lackluster support from before. >>>> >>>> He asked if I would email him the resolution and if you would present >>>> it this evening. >>>> >>>> Call if you need me. >>>> >>>> Laura Kemp-Rye >>>> Office: 304.291.5485 >>>> Cell: 304.216.5485 >>>> kemprye(a)verizon.net >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> *From:* John Lozier [mailto:jl@harpingforharmony.org] >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:57 AM >>>> *To:* Gmeindl Frank >>>> *Cc:* Laura Kemp-Rye; Newcome Marilyn >>>> *Subject:* Uphill Struggle >>>> >>>> Frank, this is just a heads-up for MPO presentation. >>>> >>>> Uphill Struggle met Tuesday and will meet again next Tuesday. I'm >>>> leaving for three weeks starting Wednesday, this is why I'm trying >>>> not to be the spokesperson, but Marilyn might not be in touch before >>>> tonight. We have working groups, budget (and sponsorship goals), good >>>> energy, new participants, contacts with Mon County Schools, etc. >>>> >>>> In a nutshell, Uphill Struggle is a project to >>>> encourage Morgantown residents of all ages to consider bicycles as an >>>> appropriate form of transportation. It involves a program of uphill >>>> training on Decker's Creek trail, starting in April, and a "main >>>> event" on Monongahela Boulevard in August. >>>> >>>> Here are two points for you to consider in relation to MPO: >>>> >>>> 1) Uphill Struggle is considering raising money to create a path >>>> (bike, walking) to Mountainview School, from the top ofGrand Avenue. >>>> Maybe raise matching funds for WV Transportation Enhancement grant? >>>> >>>> 2) Uphill Struggle is soliciting endorsements from organizations, >>>> perhaps from MPO. (Draft resolution in a separate message.) >>>> >>>> John Lozier >>>> "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as >>>> TRANSPORTATION" >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> >> >> > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > >

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Senator Harkin Introduces Complete Streets Bill
by director 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Good afternoon, Here's some good national news Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Dominic Liberatore" <dominic(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:06:14 -0500 For Immediate Release: March 3, 2008 Contact: Jennifer Mullin / Semonti Mustaphi (202) 224-3254 HARKIN INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE ROADS SAFE FOR EVERYONE To reduce accidents, legislation will create 'Complete Streets' to keep motorists, transit vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians safe Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced The Complete Streets Act of 2008, which would work to promote the design of streets that are safe for all of those using the street- including motorists, bus riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians, including people with disabilities. Between 1993 and 2003, nearly 52,000 pedestrians and more than 7,400 bicyclists were killed in road accidents; studies show that the designing streets with pedestrians in mind may reduce pedestrian risk by as much as 28 percent. Harkin was joined in this effort by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE). "Making our streets bike and pedestrian friendly is a win-win for us all," said Harkin. "It not only promotes healthier lifestyles, it lowers the amount of traffic congestion that many people deal with every day." A recent study by the Texas Transportation Institute found that providing more travel options, including public transportation, bicycling and walking facilities, is an important element in reducing traffic congestion. The study reported that congestion was responsible for an annual $78.2 billion loss in fuel during traffic jams in 2005, an increase from $57.6 billion in 2000. Also, as recently as 30 years ago, up to 70 percent of children were walking or riding bikes to school. Currently, the number has dropped to only 10 percent. Parents report that traffic safety is the main reason they do not permit their children to walk or bike to school. This legislation will make our environment more inviting for physical activity, especially for kids. Harkin's proposal has been endorsed by: AARP, America Bikes, America Walks, American Council of the Blind, American Planning Association, American Public Transportation Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, League of America Bicyclists, National Center for Bicycling and Walking, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, Smart Growth America, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, Thunderhead Alliance, and Rails to Trails Conservancy. Dominic J. Liberatore Interim Executive Director The Thunderhead Alliance www.thunderheadalliance.org/join Cell: 614-204-4628 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006-4707 202-349-1479 AOL IM Dctea21man -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike/Bus promotion
by director 03 Mar '08

03 Mar '08

Good morning, I came across this catchy promotion for using bike racks on buses at: http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Bus/Make-it-Funky-Hip-Hop-Video-Promotes… Here's the direct link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoFFg0W9UME Also saw this message on buses in Atlanta, GA that basically says "Share the road with us." http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/share-road-message-on-buses.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle]]
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please read the thread below. I have no idea what the Bicycle Board should do about this, if anything. I'm concerned that things like this can torpedo the projects to which the Traffic Commission and the Assistant City Manager, and, most recently, the MPO have signed up for. Perhaps we can discuss this during the action items update on Thursday when somebody gives an update on Max's Challenge. I understand neither John Lozier nor Marilyn Newcome will be there. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: Uphill Struggle] Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:07:17 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> CC: Newcome Marilyn <mjcycling(a)msn.com>, Laura Kemp-Rye <Kemprye(a)verizon.net> References: <45E6C992.8020509(a)verizon.net> <DF8CEEBB-5F9B-428D-8523-62454276B0F9(a)harpingforharmony.org> John, So no one is responsible for this project. Then, how do you see the relationship between this project and its task groups and the Bicycle Board? Frank John Lozier wrote: > Frank, I'm out of the picture till March 25, so I'll say little more. > > The project has lots of energy, several new participants, has grown > beyond Bike Board. Although Marilyn is chair, there are several task > groups, Laura Kemp-Rye chairs one of them, there is a lot of mutual > trust so "responsibility for leading" is somewhat distributed. > > Took a ride today, along Uphill Struggle route, I think it will work > out great. 15 minutes, at moderate speed, from Seneca Center to Star > City Park. I hope the chevrons can be placed on Monongahela Boulevard > before August. > > Best, > > John > > On Mar 1, 2007, at 7:39 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: > >> John, Marilyn, >> >> What is this about a path? I don't recall that being part of Max's >> Challenge. You guys need to come back through the Bicycle Board if >> you're going to change the scope. Rr, quit saying that these things >> have been approved by the Bicycle Board. >> >> Will one of you please take responsibility for leading this project >> and contain errant communications? >> >> Frank >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: RE: Uphill Struggle >> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:45:45 -0500 >> From: Laura Kemp-Rye <kemprye(a)verizon.net> >> To: 'John Lozier' <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, 'Gmeindl >> Frank' <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >> CC: 'Newcome Marilyn' <mjcycling(a)msn.com> >> References: >> <A0A242E5-EF10-4FC2-98B9-C7D176FCA364(a)harpingforharmony.org> >> >> >> >> Hi – I’ve got an even more recent update. Max and I met with Chet >> Parsons of the MPO today at the Moose. I wanted to work with him to >> get an estimate for the path. He heard about the whole thing and is >> really helpful on some next steps to take. I think he sees this as a >> simple opportunity to get support for the non-vehicular part of the >> transportation plan, which the county will just have to inch toward. >> >> In the past, he has worked with Barbara Evans Fleisheur (sp?) on Safe >> Routes To School. He would support and assist in transportation >> enhancement (through Bikes Belong) and Safe Routes to Schools Grants. >> >> Great meeting overall. He saw some potential alliances that could >> all work in the same direction, the Green team, bikes, schools, etc. >> These are all groups that they’ve had lackluster support from before. >> >> He asked if I would email him the resolution and if you would present >> it this evening. >> >> Call if you need me. >> >> Laura Kemp-Rye >> Office: 304.291.5485 >> Cell: 304.216.5485 >> kemprye(a)verizon.net >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> *From:* John Lozier [mailto:jl@harpingforharmony.org] >> *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:57 AM >> *To:* Gmeindl Frank >> *Cc:* Laura Kemp-Rye; Newcome Marilyn >> *Subject:* Uphill Struggle >> >> Frank, this is just a heads-up for MPO presentation. >> >> Uphill Struggle met Tuesday and will meet again next Tuesday. I'm >> leaving for three weeks starting Wednesday, this is why I'm trying >> not to be the spokesperson, but Marilyn might not be in touch before >> tonight. We have working groups, budget (and sponsorship goals), good >> energy, new participants, contacts with Mon County Schools, etc. >> >> In a nutshell, Uphill Struggle is a project to >> encourage Morgantown residents of all ages to consider bicycles as an >> appropriate form of transportation. It involves a program of uphill >> training on Decker's Creek trail, starting in April, and a "main >> event" on Monongahela Boulevard in August. >> >> Here are two points for you to consider in relation to MPO: >> >> 1) Uphill Struggle is considering raising money to create a path >> (bike, walking) to Mountainview School, from the top ofGrand Avenue. >> Maybe raise matching funds for WV Transportation Enhancement grant? >> >> 2) Uphill Struggle is soliciting endorsements from organizations, >> perhaps from MPO. (Draft resolution in a separate message.) >> >> John Lozier >> "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as >> TRANSPORTATION" >> >> >> >> >

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Agenda for this Thu BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda for this Thursday's meeting plus the read-aheads. Thanks to Betsy for completing the annual report and for indicating the status of each of the goals that we identified Dec06. Please at least review those in advance of the meeting so we don't have to waste time reading them during the meeting. Also included in the zip folder is a list of Bicycle Board members with surface mail addresses and telephone numbers. Frank

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Petition to get bike routes on Google Maps
by director 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Good evening, There is a petition to request that Google add a "bike there" option to their mapping site. Read the petition and sign if you think it's a good idea. http://www.petitiononline.com/bikether/petition.html Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Addresses
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Barbara Shellito, the Traffic Commission Secretary asked me for an updated list of Bicycle Board members including member surface mail addresses. I have a current membership list with e-mail addresses but it does not include surface mail addresses. Could you please reply to this message and give me your surface mail address? Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO presentation
by director 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Frank, You must have been nervous, Kennedy wasn't asking you to get Riverview residents on bikes. He was throwing you a red herring, asking you to find out why they won't walk 2 blocks to a bus stop. However, your presentation was excellent. The best part was after you'd answered a few questions when you summarized by saying "Well, I don't hear any disagreement." I realized at that point that what everyone was expressing was disbelief and obstruction. Asahel's obstruction amounted to "If we can't get everybody to change completely, then we might as well do nothing." I talked to Barbara Parsons afterwards, wanting to hear more about her initiative to reverse childhood obesity trends. She couldn't believe that roads would ever be safe for kids to ride on, so she's only considering indoor exercise. What I kept hearing sounded like people in a toxic relationship with their cars - knowing that the relationship is hurting them, but afraid to let it go. Not sure where to go from here. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:53:59 -0500 >Don, Nick, Marilyn, Bill, Tyler, Autumn, Kelly, > >Thank you all for attending the MPO meeting last night! If you all >weren't there, I know I couldn't have delivered that presentation. As >it was, I was so nervous that I can't even remember what I did when I >was standing up there. I only remember losing my voice, grasping for >words, hearing stupid incorrect ones coming out, and fumbling to find >any straight line to take through it all. I should have rehearsed more. > >I was so nervous because, of all the bodies that the Bicycle Board deals >with: Traffic Commission, City Council, City Manager, the MPO is the >first one that really can reshape our cycling environment. For almost 3 >years, I've attended MPO meetings (irregularly) and watched them make >decisions that I knew would further diminish the quality and safety of >cycling in Mon County. After 3 years, last night, I finally had a >chance to show them the cyclists' perspective. I don't think I did any >damage but I also don't think I had much effect. And, boy do I regret >taking on yet another project to get Riverview residents on bikes:( > >Well, enough whining. Most of you were involved in helping me create >the materials that I presented last night and I think they were >excellent. Chet Parsons is going to put them up on the MPO website >(plantogether.org) and I'll ask Jeff Mikorski to put them in the Bicycle >Board archives at http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board-docs.htm . >Maybe you can make better use of them than I did. > >Now, let's all get out there an change the culture! > >Frank > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Bike culture in the Twin Cities - MSP
by director 28 Feb '08

28 Feb '08

Gunnar, Not to sound like a broken record, but the link below is also maintained by friends of mine. In fact I was in MSP 2 years ago for my niece's wedding and got a cook's tour of the trails from one of the city planners who designed them. I took enough pictures to make a photo essay about the wonderful trail and park facilities, but never got around to writing it. If there's interest I could try and do it now. We have an abundance of student volunteers at Positive Spin this semester and I could get help from one of them. I stayed for 3 days in July, the first 2 I spent entirely on bike with biker friends riding around on the trail system. The last day I spent with my family driving around in the car in 100F heat and gridlocked traffic. The place is like 2 different worlds depending on how you get around - much more pleasant on bike. When Minneapolis was being developed the parks director committed to planning so that all citizens would be <15 min walk from a public park - a decision that had enduring results. btw My niece's marriage didn't endure. I'm still in contact with some of the bike transportation advocates in MSP too. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:50:09 -0500 >Some communities, nations, and folks, really have the "right" idea- >http://www.velomobiling.com/gallery/TravelsAndEvents/fietscafe/ > >Maybe Motown needs one of these. >Gotta get the public interested somehow... > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fw: [WorkingBikes] New option for city bike rental program
by gunn4r Shogren 28 Feb '08

28 Feb '08

! On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 8:34 PM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Gunnar, > Actually, I'm the guy who gave the pictures to that guy for his web page. He's a friend of mine named Mark Garvey, from Cedar Rapids IA. You can see the same pictures on my PPV site... > http://bikelist.org/seawheels/NicksBikes/PPV/PPVHistory.htm You think things just *happen*? If you scroll just a little further down from the canopied PPVs you'll see what I mean... > > Although Mark updates his more often. > Nick > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:11:05 -0500 > > >Good job Nick, > > > >Nothing too controversial here. > >Looks like you're really taking our most recent talk to heart. > > > >Keep it up and I'm sure we'll even start to all ride recumbants and > >those PPV two-person bike cars you got holed up at the storage place. > >Check out the hottie we'll all be picking up (or the sweet dude if > >you're of that persuasion)- > >http://vine-ave.com/ppv.htm > > > >I personally like the ones with the canopies, about half way down or > >so, they remind my of the penny-farthing for the series "The > >Prisoner". > > > >Way to go Nick! > > > >...wonder if I sent this to the whole list? > > > >On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 12:59 PM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > >> Good morning, > >> Here's how Chicago is trying to get city bike rentals at no cost to the city. One of their bus contractors is offering to renegotiate an existing bus shelter contract to include bike rentals. > >> Nick > >> > >> > >> http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/812569,CST-NWS-bike26.article > >> > >> New option for city bike rental program > >> French company offers to renegotiate bus-shelter deal to provide cheap rentals > >> > >> February 26, 2008 > >> > >> A French company awarded a bus shelter contract in 2001 -- after City Hall bypassed a more lucrative offer -- has offered to renegotiate its deal to incorporate a Paris-style, downtown bike rental program being pushed by Mayor Daley, Chicago's No. 1 cyclist. > >> > >> > >> > >> The Daley administration is entertaining the offer from JCDecaux after a "request for proposals" last year attracted only two competitors. Neither JCDecaux nor London-based OYBike met the mayor's mandate to operate a bike rental program "at low-cost or no-cost" to Chicago taxpayers. > >> > >> JCDecaux then came back with a more novel approach. Why not renegotiate the 2001 contract to include more bus shelters, newspaper boxes and city information panels? That way, there'll be enough advertising revenue to pay for as many as 1,000 bikes at 80 downtown stations, and bike rental fees can remain affordable. > >> > >> > >> > >> "You can make it more expensive and risk that less people will use it. Or it can be free, which promotes usage. You have a lot of options," said Nicolas Clochard-Boussuet, chief operating officer of JCDecaux North America. > >> > >> Rob Sadowsky, executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, said he hopes the rental fee will be "similar to Paris, where the first half-hour is free and it's $1.50 for every 30 minutes after that. It can't just be a bike rental for tourists. It has to be attractive financially -- and competitive with the CTA -- so people see it as a true transportation option." > >> > >> > >> > >> Transportation Department spokesman Brian Steele noted that the 2001 "street furniture" contract provided 2,100 bus shelters, newspaper racks and information panels at no cost to the city "and that's what we're trying to achieve through the bike rentals. ... We want a program that provides great amenities to Chicago residents." > >> > >> > >> > >> In Paris, JCDecaux offers 20,000 bikes for rental at 1,400 locations and charges a $200 deposit to the user's credit card only if the bike is stolen or damaged. The program has been credited with doubling bike use almost overnight. > >> > >> Clochard-Boussuet said he's confident the same thing will happen in Chicago. > >> > >> "Except for the first [winter] quarter, I don't see why not. Chicago is very bike-friendly. It's easier to ride a bike because of all of the bike paths," he said > >> > >> > >> > >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > >> > >> __._,_.___ > >> Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic > >> Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar > >> > >> Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) > >> Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional > >> Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity > >> a.. 2New Members > >> b.. 2New Links > >> Visit Your Group > >> Yahoo! News > >> Kevin Sites > >> > >> Get coverage of > >> > >> world crises. > >> > >> Biz Resources > >> Y! Small Business > >> > >> Articles, tools, > >> > >> forms, and more. > >> > >> 10 Day Club > >> on Yahoo! 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bike item - London Shifts Gears to Favor Bicycles
by John Lozier 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

> London Shifts Gears to Favor Bicycles Armed with a proposal to develop 12 major "superhighways" for bicyclists throughout the city, along with a daily "congestion charge" of almost $50 for polluting vehicles, England's capital city is gearing up to become the world's newest bicycle utopia. London's mayor hopes the programs will result in a 400 percent increase in the number of cyclists in the city by ... GET THE WHOLE STORY: http://www.newsdesk.org/archives/004569.html John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bikes as TRANSPORTATION"

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Fw: [WorkingBikes] New option for city bike rental program
by director 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

Good morning, Here's how Chicago is trying to get city bike rentals at no cost to the city. One of their bus contractors is offering to renegotiate an existing bus shelter contract to include bike rentals. Nick http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/812569,CST-NWS-bike26.article New option for city bike rental program French company offers to renegotiate bus-shelter deal to provide cheap rentals February 26, 2008 A French company awarded a bus shelter contract in 2001 -- after City Hall bypassed a more lucrative offer -- has offered to renegotiate its deal to incorporate a Paris-style, downtown bike rental program being pushed by Mayor Daley, Chicago's No. 1 cyclist. The Daley administration is entertaining the offer from JCDecaux after a "request for proposals" last year attracted only two competitors. Neither JCDecaux nor London-based OYBike met the mayor's mandate to operate a bike rental program "at low-cost or no-cost" to Chicago taxpayers. JCDecaux then came back with a more novel approach. Why not renegotiate the 2001 contract to include more bus shelters, newspaper boxes and city information panels? That way, there'll be enough advertising revenue to pay for as many as 1,000 bikes at 80 downtown stations, and bike rental fees can remain affordable. "You can make it more expensive and risk that less people will use it. Or it can be free, which promotes usage. You have a lot of options," said Nicolas Clochard-Boussuet, chief operating officer of JCDecaux North America. Rob Sadowsky, executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, said he hopes the rental fee will be "similar to Paris, where the first half-hour is free and it's $1.50 for every 30 minutes after that. It can't just be a bike rental for tourists. It has to be attractive financially -- and competitive with the CTA -- so people see it as a true transportation option." Transportation Department spokesman Brian Steele noted that the 2001 "street furniture" contract provided 2,100 bus shelters, newspaper racks and information panels at no cost to the city "and that's what we're trying to achieve through the bike rentals. ... We want a program that provides great amenities to Chicago residents." In Paris, JCDecaux offers 20,000 bikes for rental at 1,400 locations and charges a $200 deposit to the user's credit card only if the bike is stolen or damaged. The program has been credited with doubling bike use almost overnight. Clochard-Boussuet said he's confident the same thing will happen in Chicago. "Except for the first [winter] quarter, I don't see why not. Chicago is very bike-friendly. It's easier to ride a bike because of all of the bike paths," he said -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 2New Members b.. 2New Links Visit Your Group Yahoo! News Kevin Sites Get coverage of world crises. Biz Resources Y! Small Business Articles, tools, forms, and more. 10 Day Club on Yahoo! Groups Share the benefits of a high fiber diet. . __,_._,___ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1 - Release Date: 2/25/2008 12:00 AM -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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History of unsafe cycling
by director 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

Good morning, I stumbled across this article during my daily news-read and thought it might be of interst to others. It describes the evolution of the "stay out of my way" mentality of motorists toward cyclists (vs. the "share the right of way safely" motive of effective cycling.) http://www.johnforester.com/Articles/Social/aaas94.htm Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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MPO presentation Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, First, thanks to the two Dons, Autumn, Leah, Marilyn, Nick and Tyler for critiquing my Accommodating Bicycles presentation last Thursday. Attached is the result of our efforts. Autumn suggested that I conclude with a call to action. Before I present it to them, I feel like I need your concurrence on the last 4 slides since they may set a direction that we'll have to live with for a while. Particularly the goal that by 2030, 10% of all trips in the Morgantown MSA will be by bicycle. If you look at the PowerPoint file, please be aware that there's a lot of content in the notes section below the slides. Also attached is the agenda for the MPO meeting this Thursday. They have a lot of work to do, they don't have times on the agenda and I'm up last. I know I asked you all to attend but I wouldn't be surprised if they run out of steam before I'm up. I'll be prepared to sit through their whole meeting and come back again if necessary. I'd still like you all to come but I'll certainly understand if you don't. Frank

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[Fwd: Addresses]
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Thank you all who replied to my message below. Attached is a file that contains your responses. One respondent suggested that it would be handy if we all had each others' phone numbers. While I didn't ask for them in my original message, if you send me your phone number, I'll add it to the attached list and send an update out. I'll submit the attached list, without phone numbers to Barbara Shellito today. Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Addresses Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:25:44 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bicycle Board Members, Barbara Shellito, the Traffic Commission Secretary asked me for an updated list of Bicycle Board members including member surface mail addresses. I have a current membership list with e-mail addresses but it does not include surface mail addresses. Could you please reply to this message and give me your surface mail address? Frank

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walkable scoring website
by John Lozier 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

This website lets you enter a home address and then calculates how "walkable" it is. Very interesting. I'm a 58! http://www.walkscore.com/ John Lozier "It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bicycles as TRANSPORTATION"

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Re: [Bikeboard] walkable scoring website
by director 24 Feb '08

24 Feb '08

John, Thanks for that. Our address ranks a 65, although I would have put it higher. Walkability was one of the first things that sold us on the neighborhood. It's an uphill struggle from the river, but my kids have a shorter walk to college than they did to high school. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:53:32 -0500 >This website lets you enter a home address and then calculates how >"walkable" it is. Very interesting. I'm a 58! > >http://www.walkscore.com/ > >John Lozier >"It's an UPHILL STRUGGLE to get folks to think of bicycles as >TRANSPORTATION" > > > > > > > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Interesting bus message
by director 23 Feb '08

23 Feb '08

Good evening, I came across this on one of the bike design blogs I read. I wonder if we could get a picture like this on the Mountain Line Buses. Wouldn't it be great to have a picture of the biking city council members? http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/share-road-message-on-buses.html As the blogger says, it carries a much bigger effect when the share-the-road message has a face and not just a diagram. Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Campus Connector Meeting - Monday February 25
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Please join us at the Campus Connector meeting this Monday, February the 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Morgantown Public Safety Building on Spruce Street. The meeting will take place in the conference room near the beginning of the building close to the Blue Moose Cafe across the street. Please email me if you have a specific area you want to cover on the agenda. Attached is a tentative agenda. -Jonathan p.s. Interestingly, the Pedestrian Safety Board meeting precedes this meeting from 4:00-6:00 p.m., however, from my understanding it will meet in the training room.

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Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that I will be presenting a dry run "Accommodating Bicycles" presentation this Thursday, 21-Feb, 7-9 pm at the City Council Chambers. I would like your critique of the presentation and my delivery so I can improve it in preparation for delivery to the MPO the following Thursday, same time same place. Frank

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Uphill Struggle Project Draft Resolution - for organizations to endorse endorsements
by John Lozier 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

(All: the committee is hoping for the Traffic Commission and other organizations and individuals to endorse and/or sponsor this project. Therefore, please pass this along to anyone who might be interested. To repeat an earlier message, the Uphill Struggle committee will meet at 6 PM February 26 at Panera's. My apologies for duplications. Thanks! JL) Whereas The landscape of Morgantown is hilly by nature, and roads are narrow; Travel in Morgantown by motor vehicle is often congested; Motor vehicles in Morgantown add to air pollution and noise; Bicycle travel is an appropriate option for many travelers; The Morgantown public benefits when people choose to travel by bicycle; Travelers of all ages benefit in health and convenience when they choose to go by bicycle; Despite the benefits of cycling, it is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. This organization ___________therefore resolves and affirms as follows: 1) Bicycles are vehicles, by law entitled to use public roads; 2) Using bicycles for transportation in Morgantown is a win for everyone - drivers, cyclists and the general public; 3) Cycling on hilly terrain is a challenge that requires training for safety, comfort, and health; 4) We endorse the efforts of a group of cyclists and other organizations to design and implement a program of education and training to be known as AN UPHILL STRUGGLE (or "Max's Challenge"), to be realized in the spring and summer of 2008. The program consists of a series of weekly training rides for all ages and skill levels (on Decker's Creek Trail) , and a final event involving an uphill group ride on a public road.

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Uphill Struggle - planning meeting 2/26
by John Lozier 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

(DP: A planning meeting for interested public is set for 6 PM Tuesday, February 26, at Panera's, 357 Patteson Drive. Committee would like to see appropriate coverage as events progress. Please assign to a reporter and contact committee chair Marilyn Newcome, 598-5078, or me, John Lozier, 599 8233.) AN UPHILL STRUGGLE (Max's Challenge) Local 7-year-old Encourages Community to Bike It is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. However, cyclists young and old in Morgantown are gearing up to change the way people think about bikes. An Uphill Struggle, "Max's Challenge", will be celebrated in mid- August with an all-ages group ride up Monongahela Boulevard, past the Creative Arts Center, and down to the Star City Park. The point of the ride is not speed but success in arriving at the top. The biggest reward will be coasting down the other side. Starting in spring, the Uphill Struggle committee is scheduling a series of regular bicycle training events for riders of all ages and skill levels. Tentatively set for 2 PM every Sunday, riders will meet in Sabraton and ride up the Decker's Creek trail. Veteran cyclists will offer guidance about bicycle safety, comfort and fitness. The idea springs from conversations between Laura Kemp-Rye and her 7- year-old son Max. Like so many of us, Max learned to ride on a gently descending slope. Faced with the greater challenge of riding uphill, Max came up with an idea to make it fun. "Riding a bike is good exercise and it is a great way to reduce pollution," says Max. "We're going to have a lot of fun on this ride, and afterward we'll have a party!" Since then, the idea has grown to encompass a challenge not just to cyclists, but to drivers, who need to understand that bicycles help reduce traffic congestion, have a right to be on the road, and take up a lot less room than cars. After Max's mother mentioned the idea to several local cyclists, the Uphill Struggle Committee was formed. Headed by North Elementary teacher Marilyn Newcome, members and other interested parties include Kemp-Rye, John Lozier, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, Lynn Ryan, and Tim Nelms. The concept has been positively received by Morgantown mayor Ron Justice, and Star City mayor Allen Sharp, and also by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. The committee is currently seeking the widest possible endorsement from civic and government units concerned with topics such as transportation, education, and fitness. In decades past, becoming a competent bicyclist as a child meant freedom to travel independently, to school, playground, and the homes of friends. Today, more than ever, getting from place to place can be an uphill struggle. Especially here in Morgantown, where no matter what your destination, it seems to be uphill both ways! If you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation of this project, or to be a sponsor or mentor, please contact Marilyn Newcome at 598 5078, or mjcycling(a)msn.com.

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February Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the February meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Secretary Working Hard
by gunn4r Shogren 15 Feb '08

15 Feb '08

Proof positive. Friday evening. New puppy wanting to go out, scratching at the door. Working on the minutes. Diligently and with fervor.

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Seattle Hospital Launches Bike Fleet
by director 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Good evening, I came across this article when I should have been doing more important things. Children's hospital is in a busy metropolitan area of Seattle near the University of Washington. It's exceptional that they're encouraging bike commuting in this car-heavy area - I rode the area all frequently and fearlessly when I lived in the area and went to school there (ca 2000). http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/966.html Nick -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] Positive steps for urban bicycling
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Nick, Of course, people will say, "Where will the money come from to support this?" I just heard on NPR that today, London imposed a *$49 a DAYfee for SUVs and other gas guzzlers to drive into London*. Compare that with our failed user fee! Frank director wrote: > Good evening, > That thing in the news about Chicago raising fines was OK, but this one gets me really excited in only good ways! > > http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/02/mayor-of-london.html#more > > Part of the text.... > The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, announced a major package of five programs to create a new network of quick, simple, and safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians that represents the largest investment in walking and cycling in the city's history. The plan also makes cycling a fully-funded part of the public transport network for the first time. > > The city of London is implementing these measures with the aim of having one in ten round trips in London each day made by bike, and saving some 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 per year as Londoners increasingly walk or cycle for short trips instead of taking their cars. > > Nick > > -- > Nick Hein > Director, Positive Spin > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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[Fwd: FW: WVU business class has $20, 000 for local organizations]
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '08

12 Feb '08

Alice, Last year's recipients seem to have similar enough agendas to ours that it the maps project and Max's Challenge would qualify. I'm forwarding this to the Board to see if anybody wants to pursue it. Thanks! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: WVU business class has $20,000 for local organizations Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:08:15 -0500 From: Alice Vernon <VernonA(a)monhealthsys.org> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Just wondering if this could help our projects like the maps or Max's Challenge? alice -----Original Message----- From: Lori Beth DeHart [mailto:ldehart@mix.wvu.edu] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:12 PM To: American Liver Foundation; American Red Cross- Blood Services; American Red Cross- River Valley Chapter; Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.; Children's Home Society of WV; Dunkard Creek Watershed; Excellence in Women's Health; Friend's of Decker's Creek; Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council; Greater Morgantown Area Youth Commision; Hospice Care Corporation; In Touch and Concerned, Inc. ; Job Squad Inc.; Kaleidoscope- Mon. County Schools; Milan Puskar Health Right; Monongalia Co. Child Advocacy Center; Monongalia Co. Democratic Party; Today's Youth; United Way; Workforce WV; WV Women Work; WVU Cultural Resources Management; Youth United; Morgantown Theatre Company; Morning Glory Ministries; Mountaineer Area Council, Boy Scouts of America ; Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club; PACE-TEC; Paws4People/Paws4Prisons; Positive Spin; Preston Co. Literacy Volunteers; Rape and Domestic Violence Info Center; Raymond Wolfe Center; Rock Forge Neighborhood House; Scott's Run Settlement House; Secure Female Facuility- Hazelton; St. John University Parish; Stepping Stones; Sundale Nursing Home; The Shack Neighborhood House Subject: WVU business class has $20,000 for local organizations Print Dear Non-Profits, Twenty students at West Virginia University are learning how to think like corporate philanthropists again this semester. They are accepting applications for grants through, Friday, March 28, 2008. On May 2, 2008 the class will hand out $20,000 to local organizations. Called the Corporate Citizenship Project, the program is in its seventh year at the WVU College of Business and Economics. Students have given away a total of $145,000 since 2001. Funding for the program comes from WVU alumni who recognize the importance of businesses contributing to the community. The program was originally designed by Management Professor Gerald Blakely to teach future business leaders the value of contributing to society and the community. This year, Dr. Joyce Heames is leading the program. Attached is a flier about the program and details on what to send in and the necessary deadlines. Thank you so much for your time and if you have any questions please contact Dr. Joyce Heames (304-293-7936, joyce.heames(a)mail.wvu.edu).

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '08

12 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, On Thursday, 21-Feb. at 7:00 PM, I will do a dry run of the presentation "Accommodating Bicycles" in the City Council Chambers. Please come and help me maximize the impact that the presentation will have on the MPO when I present it again to them on 28-Feb. Frank

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Uphill Struggle / Uphill Challenge Project Draft
by John Lozier 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

(All: this is my current draft of a project to be presented Wednesday night to the Traffic Commission. Although the plan is quite clear, we are somewhat divided as of now whether to call it the Uphill Struggle, or the Uphill Challenge. (My original draft said Struggle.) Of course, anyone with thoughts on this and other details is very welcome to join the committee. Just reply to Marilyn Newcome or to me. JL) MAX'S UPHILL STRUGGLE (CHALLENGE) Local 7-year-old Encourages Community to Bike It is an uphill struggle to get people to think of bicycles as transportation. However, cyclists young and old in Morgantown are gearing up to change the way people think about bikes. "Max's Uphill Struggle" will be celebrated in mid-August with an all- ages group ride up Monongahela Boulevard, past the Creative Arts Center, and down to the Star City Park. The point of the ride is not speed but success in arriving at the top. The biggest reward will be coasting down the other side. Starting in spring, the Uphill Struggle committee is scheduling a series of regular bicycle training events for riders of all ages and skill levels. Tentatively set for 2 PM every Sunday, riders will meet in Sabraton and ride up the Decker's Creek trail. Veteran cyclists will offer guidance about bicycle safety, comfort and fitness. The idea springs from conversations between Laura Kemp-Rye and her 7- year-old son Max. Like so many of us, Max learned to ride on a gently descending slope. Faced with the greater challenge of riding uphill, Max came up with an idea to make it fun. "Riding a bike is good exercise and it is a great way to reduce pollution," says Max. "We're going to have a lot of fun on this ride, and afterward we'll have a party!" Since then, the idea has grown to encompass a challenge not just to cyclists, but to drivers, who need to understand that bicycles help reduce traffic congestion, have a right to be on the road, and take up a lot less room than cars. After Max's mother mentioned the idea to several local cyclists, the Uphill Struggle Committee was formed. Headed by North Elementary teacher Marilyn Newcome, members and other interested parties include Kemp-Rye, John Lozier, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, Lynn Ryan, and Tim Nelms. The concept has been positively received by Morgantown mayor Ron Justice, and Star City mayor Allen Sharp, and also by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. The committee is currently seeking the widest possible endorsement from civic and government units concerned with topics such as transportation, education, and fitness. In decades past, becoming a competent bicyclist as a child meant freedom to travel independently, to school, playground, and the homes of friends. Today, more than ever, getting from place to place can be an uphill struggle. Especially here in Morgantown, where no matter what your destination, it seems to be uphill both ways! If you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation of this project, or to be a sponsor or mentor, please contact Marilyn Newcome at 598 5078, or mjcycling(a)msn.com.

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Sheldon "Irreplaceable" Brown
by director 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

Gunnar, Thanks for passing this on. Sheldon's interests went well beyond the bounds of the "normal" cycling industry. He was well known in the recumbent and HPV communities - even in the paranormal (for his April Fool's day product announcements). I met him once at a recumbent rally and he's always been the guy I go to when we get a bike or part at the shop that I can't identify. His passion, knowledge, interest, humor and generosity were an inspiration. Have a great riding day. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:26:30 -0500 >I'm sure Nick knows by now- >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_Brown_(bicycle_mechanic) > >But anyone who's interested in cycling and just *living* should look >at any and all of his stuff. >It's a sad day. > -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Off-topic, but incredibly cool
by director 04 Feb '08

04 Feb '08

Good morning, Had to pass this on. There are several videos, all worth watching. AMP energy drink sponsored a tent with a large number of pedal generators powering the lights and charging batteries to upload to the grid. I wonder if we could get an event together like this, except using the energy onsite. http://www.humanenergy.ampenergy.com/ Nick Hein -- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --

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Agenda for this Thursday's 7-Feb BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '08

03 Feb '08

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda and read-aheads for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Frank

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 27 Jan '08

27 Jan '08

Bill Reger-Nash, Alice Vernon, and Nick Hein, along with any others interested in Max's Uphill Struggle: Marilyn Newcome, Laura Kemp-Rye and I have agreed to meet on Tuesday 1/29 at 6 PM at Panera on Patteson Drive. Also we may have recruited another outside member. Please privately email reply to me if you want to be included on future mailings for this project, so I won't be broadcasting needlessly to the whole board. Thanks, John 304 599 8233

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Campus Connector Meeting - Monday January 28
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Jan '08

23 Jan '08

Please join us at the Campus Connector "Plan of Action" meeting this Monday, January the 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Morgantown Public Safety Building on Spruce Street. The meeting will take place in the conference room near the beginning of the building close to the Blue Moose Cafe across the street. The Pedestrian Safety Board meeting precedes this meeting from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the same room. -Jonathan

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FW: Information on Service Fee
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '08

22 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, At the January Bicycle Board Meeting, Don Spencer promised to provide a letter on the service fee that he submitted to the Dominion Post. It as well as two other relevant documents are attached. Frank From: Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 12:29 AM To: 'Frank Gmeindl' Subject: Information on Service Fee Frank - At the last Bicycle Board meeting, I mentioned my letter to the editor that was published back in December and asked if it could be distributed to the Bicycle Board membership. Since the Board meeting I have put together a presentation for environmental groups. It includes some of the information which I discussed with the Board at our January 3rd meeting. Both items are attached. Unfortunately copies of the pictures and maps are not included because of my Neanderthal computer skills. A copy of the approved Complete the Streets Resolution is also attached. If this information could be shared, I would appreciate it. Don

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Shared Lane Markings
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '08

17 Jan '08

Ms. Hough, On 2-January-2008 the Federal Highway Administration published a proposed new Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)that provides options, guidance and standards for application of Shared Lane Markings (SLM) (also known as "chevrons" and "bike under chevrons"). Part 9, Section 9C.07 provides options, guidance and standards and Figure 9C-9 provides a detailed design of the SLM. At the link: http://www.trafficsign.us/npa/part09compl.pdf , Part 9, Section 9C.07 can be found on pages 526 - 527 and Figure 9C-9 is on the last page. The Bicycle Board's SLM recommendations are congruent with the proposed MUTCD but the MUTCD options, guidelines and standards may be more useful to you in your discussions with the WVDOH to obtain their concurrence with our plan to install the shared lane markings. We look forward to news of your success! Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Shared Lane Markings
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '08

17 Jan '08

Ms. Hough, Since the Shared Lane Markings (also known as "chevrons" and "bike under chevrons") will probably be applied this summer, I would like to bring to your attention design and placement guidance from the 2-January-2008 Federal Highway Administration publication of proposed new Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Part 9, Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking provides options, guidance and standards for application and placement of the shared lane marking. Figure 9C-9 provides a detailed design of the shared lane marking. At the link: http://www.trafficsign.us/npa/part09compl.pdf , Part 9, Section 9C.07 can be found on pages 526 - 527 . Figure 9C-9 is on the last page. The Bicycle Board's recommendations are congruent with the proposed MUTCD options, guidelines and standards but the MUTCD options, guidelines and standards may be more useful to you in your discussions with the WVDOH to obtain their concurrence with our plan to install the shared lane markings. We look forward to news of your success! Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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news
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Jan '08

15 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Many thanks to Don Spencer, Nick Hein, Bill Reger-Nash and Don Dickerson for helping me develop the presentation on bicycle accommodation that I was originally supposed to deliver to the MPO this week. Unfortunately, the MPO decided they needed all their time to work on the service fee so they've bumped me to their Thursday, 21-Feb meeting. The nominal meeting time is 7:00 pm and City Council Chambers is the place but I don't know what time I'll be presenting or how much time I'll have to present but I'll let you know when I find out. It sure would be nice to see a few friendly faces in the room! FYI, attached is the current version of the presentation. Since I still have almost a month before the presentation, I'd appreciate any recommendations for improvement. Other news: our application for the WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant for the Effective Bicycling Education project was received by the state today. I asked Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, who worked closely and diligently with us in completing it to put the final application into the Document Archive on our web site: http://www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm but it will probably take him a day or so to put it up. Again, many thanks to Bill Reger-Nash, Greg Good, Nick Hein and Chip Wamsley for working on this. I'm amazed and humbled with the amount and quality of work that they did. Hope you're all getting in some good rides! Frank

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January Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 15 Jan '08

15 Jan '08

Attached, please find the minutes for the January meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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Hugh Kierig
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Last night, the Traffic Commission voted unanimously to appoint Hugh Kierig to replace Jim Rye on the Bicycle Board. Thanks to Bill, Chip, John, Jonathan, Don S., Betsy, gunnar, Greg, Tyler, and Autumn for your prompt response to my message requesting your decision. Frank

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Hugh Kierig
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '08

09 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, I would like to tell the Traffic Commission at tomorrow's Traffic Commission meeting that the Bicycle Board recommends that the Traffic Commission appoint Hugh Keirig as a replacement for Jim Rye. Please reply if you agree or disagree. I recognize that our first choice was Bob Roberts. Since the shooting at Virginia Tech, Roberts was moved from transportation responsibilities to being only responsible for Public Safety. Hugh Keirig is the new person WVU hired to be in charge of the WVU transportation and parking work now. He is apparently the main man in transportation planning and development at the WVU now. He has experience on a trail-bicycle advisory committee in Stillwater, OK and is willing to serve on the Bicycle Board. Frank

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Campus Connector Presentation
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Jan '08

04 Jan '08

You can view the presentation I gave yesterday at the BB meeting about the CC at http://osenergy.org/cc/ccexploration.xul#eva,page1 , please give it some time to load up, and use your arrow keys to watch it (there's an auto-cruise feature, too). You do need to view the presentation with a free mozilla based browser like FireFox at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox . -Jonathan

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Fwd: Max's Up Hill Struggle
by John Lozier 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Bikeboard: Below are Marilyn's notes on a meeting today with Laura Kemp-Rye and myself. As Marilyn says, the desired outcome of tomorrow's meeting would be Bike Board endorsement and approval of Max's Uphill Challenge as an official activity. The three of us are asking for a few minutes near the beginning of the meeting to answer any concerns about this proposal, and to approve this action so that plans can continue for a launch of activities in early Spring. Begin forwarded message: > From: Marilyn Newcome <mjcycling(a)msn.com> > Date: January 2, 2008 8:07:33 PM EST > To: <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> > Subject: Max's Up Hill Struggle > > Max's Uphill Struggle > > Desired Outcome: > > We are asking for the Bike Board's Endorsement and a Motion to > approve Max's Uphill Struggle Challenge so that we might seek the > Traffic Comission and City Councils approval to hold the event. > > Tentative Discussion: > > > Additional committee members to help organize and help on the day > of the challenge > > >Up Hill Struggle is to be held on the Mon. Blvd. > > >To celebrate the Chevrons being placed on Mon. Blvd. in Morgantown > > >Plan weekly uphill physical and safety training events with > interested parties on the rail trail using mentors/models of > experienced riders > > >Tentative Dates to be discussed for mid to late August, prior to > return of WVU students > > >

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Agenda for this Thursday's 3-Jan meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Bicycle Board Members, Happy New Year! The attached zip folder contains an update of the agenda for tomorrow's 3-Jan meeting. As you can see from the agenda, we have more items than we can cover in the time that we have. Please show up on time, 6:30. The attached zip folder also contains the other read-aheads for the meeting: the minutes of the last meeting and a draft of the education grant application that must be cleared through the City and submitted to the State by 15-Jan. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] MPO presentation
by director 02 Jan '08

02 Jan '08

Frank, I've had a chance to look over the presentation and I like it generally. However, I think it would help greatly if you had a final slide that summarized major philosophical points and best practices for roadway engineering that accomodates bicycles. Something like... 1) Bicycles (by law) are vehicles and can easily be accomodated with wider shoulders. 2) Where high speed limits or limited sight distances make it hazardous for bikes to mix with traffic it is acceptable to create bike lanes ONLY if it can be done without endangering cyclists in new ways. (Doors, turn lanes, intersections) 3) Vigorous promotion and accommodation of cycling as transportation will reduce motor vehicle traffic (and traffic growth) with potential benefits for budgets, community health, personal health and liveability. Without the summaries I wasn't clear on whether (or when) bike lanes are OK. Hope this helps. Happy New Year. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:10:05 -0500 >Don, Nick, Bill, > >Thanks for your comments on subject presentation. Attached is a >revision in response to your inputs. Thanks to you, I am now much more >comfortable with it and believe it is clearer and more pointed. >Unfortunately, as I continued to develop it, it has become ever more >clear to me that without controlling sprawl, the MPO is helpless. > >Frank > >

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Agenda for this Thursday's 3-Jan meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Dec '07

30 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, a zip folder that contains 3 files: 1. An incomplete draft agenda for this Thursday's meeting. 2. Minutes from our last meeting. 3. Draft Education grant application. *Autumn, Jonathan, Don Spencer and Marilyn*, please review the agenda and reply ASAP with a statement of the desired outcome of discussion of each of your topics and the amount of time you think you'll need. Frank

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MPO presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '07

28 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, I understand that the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization has put me on their 18-Jan agenda to make a presentation on bicycling. As you know, the MPO created the 2030 Transportation plan that includes some somewhat indefinite non-motorized components. The bicycling components were defined a few years ago by people, including me, who I don't think understood much about transportation bicycling back then. My current impression of the non-motorized plan is that is mostly to keep walkers and cyclists quiet as they increase the number, size and complexity of roadways to accommodate more motor vehicles operating at higher speeds: not to integrate bicycling into the Greater Morgantown transportation system. Obviously, I am challenged to make an objective and balanced presentation on 18-Jan so, in addition to seeking your approval of my presentation, I am asking for you help to maximize its impact on the MPO. If you could, please review the attached PowerPoint presentation and give me your recommendations at your earliest convenience, I would certainly be grateful. I would appreciate your comments by whatever means is most convenient for you: e-mail, marked-up printout, telephone (304-284-8094), or in person. Frank

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Article on Mandatory Bike Registration from Seattle Newspaper
by director 26 Dec '07

26 Dec '07

Good morning, I came across a link to this article on one of the HPV lists I read... http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/344924_bicyclelicense26.html Comments are listed here: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/344924_bicyclelicense26.html My comment is that bicyclists should start paying their fare share of road costs right after motor vehicles do. According to the numbers I've seen this will do 2 things. 1) Make motorists aware of how much they are subsidized. 2) Make cyclists eligable for a rebate. Hope you had a merry Christmas Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown

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December meeting minutes
by autumn bliss 20 Dec '07

20 Dec '07

Hey ya'll, Here's the minutes from the December meeting. Sorry it took so long to get them out. You know how it goes with the holidays and all coming up. I hope everyone has safe and happy holidays. Keep the rubber side down and see you in '08! _________________________________________________________________ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/

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Re: [Bikeboard] Quantifiable benefits of investment inwalkingandbiking?
by director 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Jonathan, They installed the station in Seattle just as I was leaving town. A friend of mine was manager for it. They are extremely expensive and probably not worth the cost here in Morgantown, unless they have come up with a simpler/cheaper system recently. As commuting committee chairman I'll check on it again. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:49:49 -0500 >Nick, this is good information and the statistics are useful. The >Bikestation Organization (http://ww.bikestation.org) presently has >stations in large metropolitan areas in California, interestingly, the >City of Pittsburgh is one of their project partners. > > Bikestation is the parent organization that serves as an > information-clearinghouse and support system to the individual > operators that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of each > facility. Local operators vary per location and consist of > non-profit, for-profit and advocacy organizations. > > >The Bicycle Board should contact them to find out whether the City of >Morgantown could benefit from their program. > >-Jonathan > >director wrote: >> Good morning, >> I came across this message from a staff member at BikeStation listing the quantifiable measures of safe, sheltered, secure bike parking. >> Thought they might be of interest. I assume the numbers are for facilities in all 6 cities. (VMT = Vehicle Miles Travelled) >> Nick >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: "Andrea White" <awhite(a)bikestation.org> >> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:25:04 -0600 >> >> We conduct ongoing research, including surveys and data gathering at our Bikestations. Investments in bike-commuter centers like Bikestations are very effective in achieving many of the goals you have asked about. Research at our 6 facilities (San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Seattle) consistently shows the following (average): >> >> * 30% of Bikestation users previously drove their car alone to their destination and would still be doing so if the Bikestation werenâEUR^(TM)t available >> >> * An additional 60% who were already biking, cycle more often because of the convenience >> >> 2007 results: >> >> * Bicycles Parked: 86,720 >> >> * Cars taken off the road: 26,010 >> >> * Reduction in VMT: 520,320 >> >> * Reduction in CO2 and other auto-based pollutants: 555,620 lbs. >> >> * Over 1,300 barrels of oil saved >> >> If you need methodologies, call me. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Andrea >> >> >> >> >> >> â", AndrÃ©a White â", >> >> Executive Director >> >> Bikestation Coalition >> >> 110 W Ocean Blvd., Suite 810 >> >> Long Beach, CA 90802 >> >> Phone: 562.733.0106 >> >> Fax: 562.733.0107 >> >> awhite(a)bikestation.org >> >> www.bikestation.org >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Sabrina Merlo >> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:07 PM >> To: Thunderhead Alliance >> Subject: [Thunderhead] quantifiable benefits of investment in walking andbiking? >> >> >> >> Hello Thunderhead. >> >> >> >> The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is looking for any studies that show a correlation between investment in walking and biking infrastructure/programs and quantifiable results in the following categories: >> >> >> >> - reduction of VMT >> >> - increase in physical activity >> >> - mode shift overall to bike/ped >> >> - mode shift to bike/ped + transit use >> >> - collision rate reduction >> >> - reduction in trip rates per household >> >> - proof that if you have good infrastructure, you have lower vehicle ownership >> >> >> >> The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is working with our regional transportation planning agency (MTC) right now to help them write one or two new Performance Targets that address their expressed goals of Safety, Mobility, and Access. We are also pushing them to look at physical activity levels, but public health is not yet a specific goal, so we'll see how far we get with that. For the first time, MTC is looking for ways to quantify bike/ped programs and set targets, and we are trying to gather relevant studies that they could utilize regarding (increased!) investment in bike/ped. >> >> >> >> If you know of any that address these results above, please let us know. We have a meeting on Friday with them, and thus are on a bit of a rush. >> >> Best, >> >> Sabrina >> >> >> >> P.S. For those of you interested, BABC has written a well-researched argument towards investment in Active Transportation in our advocacy platform paper for the Bay Area's 2009 Regional Transportation Plan revision. The articles in this document attempt to justify our ask for $2 billion in walking and biking investment (as well as better policy, data, and education) over the next 25 years. This is a 10 fold increase of current 9-county Bay Area bike/ped funding levels. The T2035 Platform for Active Transportation is available as a PDF here: http://www.bayareabikes.org >> >> >> >> ............................................................... >> >> Sabrina Merlo >> >> Regional Advocacy Director >> >> Bay Area Bicycle Coalition >> >> http://www.bayareabikes.org/ >> >> sabrina(a)bayareabikes.org >> >> 510.325.5178 >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Quantifiable benefits of investment in walkingandbiking?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Nick, this is good information and the statistics are useful. The Bikestation Organization (http://ww.bikestation.org) presently has stations in large metropolitan areas in California, interestingly, the City of Pittsburgh is one of their project partners. Bikestation is the parent organization that serves as an information-clearinghouse and support system to the individual operators that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of each facility. Local operators vary per location and consist of non-profit, for-profit and advocacy organizations. The Bicycle Board should contact them to find out whether the City of Morgantown could benefit from their program. -Jonathan director wrote: > Good morning, > I came across this message from a staff member at BikeStation listing the quantifiable measures of safe, sheltered, secure bike parking. > Thought they might be of interest. I assume the numbers are for facilities in all 6 cities. (VMT = Vehicle Miles Travelled) > Nick > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Andrea White" <awhite(a)bikestation.org> > Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:25:04 -0600 > > We conduct ongoing research, including surveys and data gathering at our Bikestations. Investments in bike-commuter centers like Bikestations are very effective in achieving many of the goals you have asked about. Research at our 6 facilities (San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Seattle) consistently shows the following (average): > > * 30% of Bikestation users previously drove their car alone to their destination and would still be doing so if the Bikestation werenâEUR^(TM)t available > > * An additional 60% who were already biking, cycle more often because of the convenience > > 2007 results: > > * Bicycles Parked: 86,720 > > * Cars taken off the road: 26,010 > > * Reduction in VMT: 520,320 > > * Reduction in CO2 and other auto-based pollutants: 555,620 lbs. > > * Over 1,300 barrels of oil saved > > If you need methodologies, call me. > > Good luck! > > Andrea > > > > > > â", AndrÃ©a White â", > > Executive Director > > Bikestation Coalition > > 110 W Ocean Blvd., Suite 810 > > Long Beach, CA 90802 > > Phone: 562.733.0106 > > Fax: 562.733.0107 > > awhite(a)bikestation.org > > www.bikestation.org > > > > ________________________________ > > From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Sabrina Merlo > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:07 PM > To: Thunderhead Alliance > Subject: [Thunderhead] quantifiable benefits of investment in walking andbiking? > > > > Hello Thunderhead. > > > > The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is looking for any studies that show a correlation between investment in walking and biking infrastructure/programs and quantifiable results in the following categories: > > > > - reduction of VMT > > - increase in physical activity > > - mode shift overall to bike/ped > > - mode shift to bike/ped + transit use > > - collision rate reduction > > - reduction in trip rates per household > > - proof that if you have good infrastructure, you have lower vehicle ownership > > > > The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition is working with our regional transportation planning agency (MTC) right now to help them write one or two new Performance Targets that address their expressed goals of Safety, Mobility, and Access. We are also pushing them to look at physical activity levels, but public health is not yet a specific goal, so we'll see how far we get with that. For the first time, MTC is looking for ways to quantify bike/ped programs and set targets, and we are trying to gather relevant studies that they could utilize regarding (increased!) investment in bike/ped. > > > > If you know of any that address these results above, please let us know. We have a meeting on Friday with them, and thus are on a bit of a rush. > > Best, > > Sabrina > > > > P.S. For those of you interested, BABC has written a well-researched argument towards investment in Active Transportation in our advocacy platform paper for the Bay Area's 2009 Regional Transportation Plan revision. The articles in this document attempt to justify our ask for $2 billion in walking and biking investment (as well as better policy, data, and education) over the next 25 years. This is a 10 fold increase of current 9-county Bay Area bike/ped funding levels. The T2035 Platform for Active Transportation is available as a PDF here: http://www.bayareabikes.org > > > > ............................................................... > > Sabrina Merlo > > Regional Advocacy Director > > Bay Area Bicycle Coalition > > http://www.bayareabikes.org/ > > sabrina(a)bayareabikes.org > > 510.325.5178 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Reaction on Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

Natalie Ramsland is a triathlete and bike builder in Portland, Oregon, also my niece. This is her response when I told her about Uphill Struggle. John Begin forwarded message: > From: "Natalie Ramsland" <natalie(a)sweetpeabicycles.com> > Date: December 18, 2007 12:51:47 PM EST > To: "John Lozier" <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> > Subject: Re: Hello from Portland! > > Hi John - > > I love the idea of the Uphill Struggle. It made me think that it > might be fun to organize a ride in which there were two options: 1) > get from one place to another by the shortest distance possible, > elevation be damned or 2) get to the same destination taking > whatever detours necessary to make the climb as gentle as possible > and have stops along the way. That way you can demonstrate that > biking doesn't have to be something for self-identified athletes > alone. A relaxed approach can be celebrated, too. > > There is a race that happens in Portland called the SS Pussycat > (all women's alleycat race) which has two racing options. You can > race for speed, which is, well, speedy. Or you can compete in the > spirit category, and you will be doing various fun challenges along > the way. > > It also brings to mind the Tequila Shortcut at the Single Speed > Cyclocross Championships a couple weeks back. There was a shortcut > in the race course (which is done in laps) - the only catch was > that if you were going to take the shortcut you had to take a shot > of tequila every time you came through. > > So, needless to say, I think you could have a lot of fun with > this. Let me know if you need help brainstorming crazy ideas! I am > full of them :) > > Love, > Natalie > > On 12/18/07, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> wrote: > Hi, Natalie, > > We're at 345 Virginia Avenue, Morgantown WV 26505. > > I've never been very good about sending holiday cards. However, I > think of you and Austin quite often. I recently took a class in > Effective Cycling. You probably know about the American League of > Bicyclists. Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as > drivers of vehicles. A young woman in the group is a triathlete, > made me think of you. > > We're beginning to plan for an activity that I'm calling the "Uphill > Struggle." The whole concept is "It's and Uphill Struggle to get > people thinking of bicycles as a form of transportation." > > Here's a blurb I shared with our Bike Board (I'm a member): > > Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child (Max, my 7-year-old > neighbor) who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then > confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. > > This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when > they consider biking in Morgantown. > > (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, > isn't it?) > > The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding > uphill. Any hill could work. > > > On Dec 18, 2007, at 12:25 PM, Natalie Ramsland wrote: > > > Hi John, > > > > I have a holiday card I want to send to you and Kitty, but I don't > > think I have your address since you moved. Can you send that to me? > > > > Love, > > Natalie > >

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Copenhagen
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '07

17 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Copenhagen is one of those places that we usually think of as cycling paradise. A 9-page report at http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road <http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road%20safety%20and%20percieved%20risk%20of%20cy cle%20tracks%20and%20lanes%20in%20Copenhagen.pdf> safety and percieved risk of cycle tracks and lanes in Copenhagen.pdf summarizes their experience with rail trails and bike lanes. (They call them cycle tracks and cycle lanes.) Based on more than 1,500 traffic counts, construction of cycle tracks increased bicycle traffic 18-20% and reduced car traffic 9-10%. Cycle lanes increased bicycle traffic 5-7% but didn't change car traffic. Based on interviews of more than 1,000 cyclists, almost 90% perceived that cycle tracks are safe and more than 80% perceived that bike lanes are safe while only 55% of them perceived that cycling in mixed traffic is safe. Based on data from more than 8,500 accidents, between intersections (same direction traffic flow), cycle tracks reduced accidents and injuries by 10% and 4% respectively but at intersections, cycle tracks increased accidents and injuries by 18%. Cycle lanes increased injuries 15%. I found Table 1 in the report most interesting. While cycle tracks reduced car against same-direction-cyclist accidents 63%, they increased right-turning car against cyclist accidents 129% and increased left-turning car against cyclist accidents 48%. The report substantiates a dilemma we have to wrestle with: 1) people perceive bike paths and bike lanes to be safer than riding in traffic; 2) more people ride bikes when they have bike paths and bike lanes; 3) bike paths and bike lanes lead to a disproportionate increase in accidents and injuries. If you don't like these statistics, there are some cool pictures of Copenhagen in the article, too;) 4ank

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Law Moose Monday 6:30
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Dec '07

16 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, Anyone planning to participate in next Monday's Law klatch at the Moose I highly recommend you read the article "Equality for Cyclists" in this month's LAB /American Bicyclist/ magazine. It provides a list of discriminatory bicycle laws and how they negatively effect the Bicycle Friendly Community 5 E's: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Encouragement and Evaluation. I'll bring some copies of the article if you haven't received your /American Bicyclist/ yet. Frank

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Just for fun
by director 16 Dec '07

16 Dec '07

Good morning, A friend from Working Bikes in Chicago sent us this video. It will be entered in the Google "Innovate or Die" contest. We have one of these generators at our shop, I'm not sure where they got the LED streetlights though. bikeboard(a)cheat.org

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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] tour of america coming to morgantown!?]
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

This note is to put folks in touch with Max's mom, Laura Kemp-Rye, for purpose of discussing the idea of Max's Uphill Struggle. I missed the Bike Board meeting, but got some feedback from Nick Hein and Don Spencer. I gather that the idea is getting some traction. This morning I met briefly with Max and his mom. Max related a little about how he started riding a bike at age 4, and about riding uphill. Laura expressed interest and willingness to attend a Bike Board meeting and perhaps work with a committee to plan this event. (below I'm pasting my draft write-up of the concept.) John Lozier Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child (Max) who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when they consider biking in Morgantown. (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, isn't it?) The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding uphill. Any hill could work. My ideal would be up Monongahela Blvd, then down to Star City Park. Access to the trail there would make a convenient end. This would require involvement of both municipalities (Star City and Morgantown) plus probably the State Police.

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Max's Uphill Struggle
by John Lozier 06 Dec '07

06 Dec '07

Max is seven years old, my neighbor across the street. Max came up with this idea, and it has been discussed already by some of us (Frank, Nick, Bill Reger, maybe others, plus some cyclists who are not on the Bike Board). As I express it, Max's Uphill Struggle is the insight of a child who first learns to ride on the flat, then downhill, then confronts (and meets) the challenge of UPHILL. This is, of course, the challenge faced by folks of all ages when they consider biking in Morgantown. (Incidentally, the Uphill Struggle is a metaphor for life itself, isn't it?) The idea would be to have a sponsored bike event that involves riding uphill. Any hill could work. My ideal would be up Monongahela Blvd, then down to Star City Park. Access to the trail there would make a convenient end. This would require involvement of both municipalities (Star City and Morgantown) plus probably the State Police. I think it is very important to keep Max in front, and to include him (and his mom, Laura Kemp-Rye) in the development of this idea, perhaps inviting him to talk with the Bike Board. I can't be at the Bike Board meeting today, but since it is on the agenda this is my input. John

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Membership
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, As you know, tomorrow night, we will select a replacement for Jim Rye. Besides his bicycle-commuter savvy, strong emphasis on social, environmental and health impacts of our transportation systems, and generosity to do whatever needed done, Jim brought to the Bicycle Board another very valuable asset that will be challenging to replace: personal rapport with Bobbie Roberts, the head of WVU transportation and public safety, and Ron Eck, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, WVU Civil Engineering professor and general alternative transportation expert and activist. Between now and tomorrow night's meeting, when you're thinking of candidates, please try to identify people who can have a substantial impact on realizing our vision of being able to bicycle safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. For example, having authoritative representatives of WVU, property developers and the police on our Board would surely help us achieve our goals. See you tomorrow! Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's 6-Dec meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Dec '07

04 Dec '07

Bicycle Board members, Please find attached a zip folder. The zip folder contains 4 documents: 1. Agenda for this Thursday's meeting. 2. Minutes of our last meeting. 3. A list of replacement candidates that we defined the last time we replaced some members. (We will add to this list and prioritize the candidates.) 4. A list of the goals that we defined last January. (Two topics on the agenda pertain to these: Maps and Law.) See you Thursday! Frank

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[FW: Transportation Enhancement Grant]
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Bicycle Board Members, The state has approved our intent-to-apply form for a $60K grant to support a Greater Morgantown Effective Cycling Education Project. Now, we have about 1 month to write and submit through the City a detailed grant proposal. Attached is the approval letter and the intent-to-apply form that we submitted. We are getting traction! Frank ________________________________________ From: Jeff Mikorski [jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:11 PM To: Frank D. Gmeindl Subject: Transportation Enhancement Grant Frank, We received an approval letter for the submission of an Effective Cycling Education Project application. Attached is the letter and a comment sheet from the reviewers. Grant applications are due January 15, 2008. We need a few days to review before it can be sent. If you need anything please contact me. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski Assistant City Manager 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304-284-7404

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Next week's meeting agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply to this message if you have any items for next week's agenda. Frank

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November Bicycle Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the November meeting of the Bicycle Board. BETSY SHOGREN

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FWD: Re: [Thunderhead] Paris's bicycle rental system gets a baptism by fire
by director 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Good evening, I came across this exchange about how the French VelLibre bikeshare system held up under the load of a transit strike. Apparently the "LeFigaro" article presented it as crumbling under the load, the onsite reporter doesn't say exactly how it is doing but indicates that it's OK now that things have settled down. Besides being my main transportation, I consider my bike the best chance of getting to medical treatment if any of my family ever needs it during rush hour :-) Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Michael Wise" <mishaweis(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:34:06 +0100 I'm here in Paris. I arrived on the first day of the strike (talk about timing!). Luckily for me I brought my own bike. It has been crazy here: streets are chock full of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. At first I thought I was witnessing a rabid acceptance of the Velib program: everyone was using those bikes; they were everywhere. Slowly I came to realize that it was just a reaction to the trains being shut down by the strike. It was more like a natural disaster, with people who've relied on a form of transportation suddenly need to find something else, like when the bay bridge collapsed and thousands of commuters needed to find new routes into the city. It took me a couple of days to catch on because there's not much news in English, and where I would normally be using the Metro to get around, I didn't need to because I had my own bike, so I didn't realize the strike was still on. That being said, there's still some reason to be excited. It has been very cold on a couple of days, but that did not seem to deter anyone. There have also been ladies wearing fine clothes out on bikes, and I've seen lots of old bikes get pressed back into service. Also, one of the sources listed in the article is the newspaper Le Figaro, which is relatively conservative, and would likely go out of their way to discredit Velib and the strikers both. On Nov 23, 2007 10:40 PM, Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> wrote: > What the article doesn't talk much about are all the people who > successfully turned to bikes. Any system will most likely stress when > demand doubles overnight unexpectedly, especially if it's a different > KIND of demand (commute to work). There were problems & complaints, but > what was the overall successful service level of the bike sharing system? > Out of the 175,000 trips a day, how many customers were dissatisfied? I > hope that those figures will eventually become available. > > ~~ Ralph Fertig > ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition > ========= > > Ralph Fertig received this email from John Boyle on 11/23/07 9:31 AM > > > Interesting test of the bikesharing system in Paris > > > >John Boyle > >Advocacy Director > >The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia > > > > Paris's bicycle rental system gets a baptism by fire > >International Herald > >Tribune<http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/22/europe/velib.php> > > >By Tara Mulholland > > Thursday, November 22, 2007 > > > >*PARIS:* As commuters searched for ways to avoid a paralyzed transport > >network it should have been a triumph for Vélib', the city's new bicycle > >rental system. > > > >Instead, as frustrated travelers sought the bikes to beat traffic gridlock, > >a new wave of frustration began to reverberate: Vélib' rage. > > > >"All the Vélib' places are taken," said Armelle Lalo, a product manager at > >l'Oréal, who lives in the 15th Arrondissement. "A friend of mine elbowed her > >way in front of someone to steal the last Vélib' space in a stand this week. > >She said it was the first time she had ever been rude to a stranger but she > >didn't care, she didn't have the time to wait." > > > >The very name Vélib', which fuses the word "vélo" (bike) with "liberté," > >became suspect this week, as record numbers of commuters fought over limited > >bikes and cycle stands. Le Figaro reported Tuesday that Vélib' rentals in > >Paris had almost doubled during the strikes, rising from an average of > >90,000 bike hires a day to almost 175,000. > > > >The leap created a double predicament, the report said: During the day, > >Vélib' stands near offices and commercial areas outside the city center are > >overcrowded, while in central Paris, near major Métro hubs like Châtelet and > >République, stands are empty. In the evenings, it is the reverse. > > > >"On Saturday, nobody was coming back, all the Vélib' stands were almost > >empty," said David Delannet, a professor at an American university program > >in Paris. "When you saw a Vélib' stand that had two bicycles, you'd get > >there and see that the wheels were broken." > > > >Patchy availability of bikes - and their racks - has led to tension. While > >cyclists, unable to park and frustrated as their Vélib' meter, which clocks > >the price by the half-hour, ticks on, rush to grab spaces. Those who have > >been waiting for bikes to come back to an empty stand explode when people > >who have prepaid jump ahead in line. > > > >"I had a ticket that I'd bought at a Vélib' stand, which wasn't working," > >said Sylvia Whitman, manager of a bookstore in the Latin Quarter. "When I > >found a stand that was working, there was a queue of people waiting to buy > >their ticket, but no queue for those who already had one. Yet when I went to > >get a bike everyone started shouting at me, yelling that they'd been waiting > >for an hour. What are you supposed to do?" > > > >For some, a solution was to ignore the cost and simply take a Vélib' for the > >week. Across the city the bikes can be seen locked to lampposts and > >railings, by cyclists who have given up finding a place or want to guarantee > >their transport home. Others have employed more devious methods: Buying > >personal bike locks to secure the bikes in their stands, thereby avoiding > >the charge. > > > >Paris officials were trying to calm irate bike hirers. The City Council has > >installed emergency stands in some particularly busy areas, including Saint > >Germain des Prés and Place de la Bourse. With constant usage leading to flat > >tires and brake problems, 300 workers are servicing the bikes during the > >strikes; usually there are 200. > > > >Maintenance workers have been instructed to deal efficiently with violations > >of Vélib' etiquette. "They are on the lookout for any malicious users who > >try to reserve with a personal lock," warned a bulletin on the Vélib' Web > >site, Velib.paris.fr. "It will be immediately severed." > > > >For Whitman, meanwhile, even an aggressive Vélib' experience had a positive > >side. "The strike has renewed my appreciation for Vélib's," she said. > >"Something that we take for granted every day has been taken away from us, > >and people who wouldn't normally take a Vélib' are taking them and are so > >grateful." > > > >For others, cycle rage - and travel distance - has become too much, and they > >are casting about for new ways to move around. "These past few days I have > >turned to hitchhiking to get into work," Lalo said. "It's the only way that > >I can get in on time." > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Thunderhead mailing list > >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead > >Thunderhead Archive: > >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead > _______________________________________________ > Thunderhead mailing list > http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead > Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead > -- How often I have lain beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home. _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Interesting Article - Accident mapping
by director 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

Good afternoon, I came across this on a Seattle bike blog I read occaisionally. I wonder if we could create this map in Morgantown(?) http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/20061208/Bike_collisions1208.pdf btw I'm back from Wisconsin

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FWD: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing
by director 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

Good morning, Here are some interesting considerations on bicycle registration and cyclist licensing that I received from a list that I'm on. I'm not espousing these opinions, just sharing the thoughts. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Mighk Wilson <mighkw(a)earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:57:00 -0500 Jerry wrote: >>perhaps you want to explain the difference between bicycle "license" and "registration" and why it seems so onerous to you? << Put simply, licensing is of the driver; registration is of the vehicle. I don't have a real problem with bicycle registration, though I see little value in it. I see the purpose of registration as a way to keep track of something that's both very valuable and mobile (we don't register houses, but we do register mobile homes...), and in the case of motor vehicles, to ensure that the vehicle is kept in safe working order (though that seems to have been thrown out in many states). Registering a $500 bike makes no sense in that case. Assessments of bicycle registration I have seen show it barely covers the administrative costs; that it would cover even a tiny fraction of the costs of accommodating bicyclists sounds unlikely to me. It's also somewhat onerous because the primary reason for bicycle facilities is that motorists have overrun our streets and often refuse to share them. Also, bicyclists and pedestrians already pay more than their fair share through property and sales taxes (only about 60% of road building and maintenance come from gas taxes). Bicyclist licensing is what I really abhor. First off it leads to an inevitable absurdity. At what age do you require someone to be licensed to use a bicycle? If the age is 12, are 11-year-olds not allowed to bike? And if they are, why is a less competent 11-year old bicyclist allowed to ride without a license while an experienced adult is not? More important is the core reason for licensing: to have a mechanism for removing drivers who pose a serious threat to the safety and property of others. The purpose of licensing is NOT to educate, or even to ensure good behavior. The proof is in the numbers: licensed motorists kill over 40,000 and injure over 2 million people a year. How many people do Un-licensed cyclists kill and injure per year? Licensing is not necessary for education, and considering how poorly some states educate their motorists, it's clear that the two have only a tenuous link. There are better ways to get bicyclists educated. For instance -- I'd like to see the driving age raised to 18 or higher, but if you want to get your license at 16 you can do so after passing comprehensive pedestrian, bicycling, and motoring tests on your own dime. That creates a market for bike-ed. (My ped and bike courses are not to _permit_ people to walk or bike, just to make them safer peds, cyclists AND motorists.) A license is literally Permission from the State to do something. Why should I ask permission to do something that poses such a miniscule threat to others? Until someone can demonstrate a real need for bicyclist licensing I will continue to oppose it. Mighk Wilson At 10:05 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote: >Mighk, >As I recall it was you and I that had the greatest differences in >the previous discussion, perhaps you want to explain the difference >between bicycle "license" and "registration" and why it seems so >onerous to you? While the Bicycle registration program WAS repealed >it certainly was not for its damage to cycling in general but rather >to a lackluster approach to its funding and application, all part of >the "anti tax" stupidity that has pervaded our culture in recent times. >Jerry Hiniker > > >>From: Mighk Wilson <mighkw(a)earthlink.net> >>To: "jerry hiniker" <velojerry(a)msn.com>,noah(a)transalt.org, >>mark@iowabicyclecoalition.org,thunderhead@thunderheadalliance.org >>Subject: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:26:16 -0500 >> >>That sounded rather odd, so I did a quick search. It appears Minn. >>HAD mandatory bicycle _registration_; it was repealed in >>2005. Bicycle registration is not bicyclist >>licensing. Unfortunately Minn. used the term "bicycle license" in >>some cases, when a closer look clearly indicated they meant "registration. >> >>Mighk Wilson >>FBA >> >>At 08:48 PM 11/9/2007, jerry hiniker wrote: >> >>>Oh Bull****. >>>Minnesota has had a statewide licensing program for at least 20 >>>years and we have more cyclists per capita than the rest of you. >>>Personally I strongly favor such a program for a variety of >>>reasons that I enumerated a couple of years ago but the advocacy >>>community seems too self obsessed to take note, I'll leave it at that. >>>Jerry Hiniker >>>NBDA >>>Superior North Outdoor Center >>>Grand Marais, MN >>> >>>>From: "Noah Budnick" <noah(a)transalt.org> >>>>To: "Mark Wyatt" >>>><mark(a)iowabicyclecoalition.org>,<thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>>Subject: RE: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>>>Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:42:36 -0500 >>>> >>>>Ack! >>>> >>>>Please see: >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/askta/041116bikebill.html >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/magazine/045%20Winter/09bikebill.html >>>>http://www.transalt.org/press/askta/041119.html >>>> >>>>If you can get out in front and immediately make the case that licensing >>>>is a malicious attack on cycling that will discourage and decrease >>>>riding, then you can really rally cyclists around the cause. >>>> >>>>Good luck, Mark! >>>> >>>>Best, >>>>Noah >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>Transportation Alternatives >>>>127 West 26th Street, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10001-4010 >>>>Phone (212) 629-8080, 5, 1 >>>>Fax (212) 629-8334 >>>>Email: noah(a)transalt.org . www.transalt.org >>>> >>>>Our mission is to reclaim New York City's streets from the automobile, >>>>and to advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit as the best >>>>transportation alternatives. >>>> >>>> >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>>[mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Mark >>>>Wyatt >>>>Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:32 PM >>>>To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>>Subject: [Thunderhead] Bicyclists Licensing >>>> >>>>Has anyone recently fought an attempt to license bicyclists or >>>>register bicycles on a statewide basis? I would like to look at the >>>>campaign if possible. Sounds like we might have a host of bad laws >>>>proposed this year. >>>> >>>>Mark Wyatt >>>>Iowa Bicycle Coalition >>>> >>>>On Nov 7, 2007 6:04 PM, <thunderhead-request(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>>wrote: >>>> > Send Thunderhead mailing list submissions to >>>> > thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>> > >>>> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>>> > than "Re: Contents of Thunderhead digest..." and edit the content so >>>> > as not to send all the digest in your reply. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Today's Topics: >>>> > >>>> > 1. right hand right turn signal (John Williams) >>>> > 2. Share the road signs on state property (Jim Sayer) >>>> > 3. Re: Share the road signs on state property >>>> > (dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com) >>>> > 4. Re: Share the road signs on state property (Alan Wachtel) >>>> > 5. Re: right hand right turn signal (Alan Wachtel) >>>> > 6. RE: Seminars for adults teaching kids' bike safety >>>> > (Robin Stallings) >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> > >>>> > Message: 1 >>>> > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:08:18 -0700 >>>> > From: John Williams <john(a)montana.com> >>>> > Subject: [Thunderhead] right hand right turn signal >>>> > To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org >>>> > Message-ID: <p06240814c357bd5f5926(a)[192.168.0.100]> >>>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" >>>> > >>>> > Anyone know how many states include "right hand extended" signal as a >>>> > lawful right turn signal? >>>> > >>>> > Thx/J >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > John Williams, editor >>>> > NCBW Forum & CenterLines >>>> > Montana Office/National Center for Bicycling & Walking >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ------------------------------ >>>> > >>>> > Message: 2 >>>> > Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:12:33 -0800 >>>> > From: "Jim Sayer" <jsayer(a)adventurecycling.org> >>>> > Subject: [Thunderhead] Share the road signs on state property >>>> > To: <Thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>>> > Cc: John Weyhrich <jweyhrich(a)adventurecycling.org> >>>> > Message-ID: >>>> > >>>><A4EA67E1A6506E4A9245B58C715AEC9082610D(a)danny060524-1.advcyclingnet.com> >>>> > >>>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>>> > >>>> > A local advocate, John Weyhrich, has done a great job of getting the >>>> > city and county of Missoula to buy and place "Share the road" signs at >>>> > key junctures. However, we have discovered that the state DOT (all >>>>the >>>> > way up to our DOT director) refuses to do this on state rights of way >>>>or >>>> > properties b/c of concerns about lliability. I don't recall seeing a >>>> > list of other states that either prohibit or allow such signs on their >>>> > ROW/property. Can you pls share your experience and copy to all so >>>>John >>>> > can see? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Thanks, >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Jim >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Jim Sayer >>>> > >>>> > Executive Director >>>> > >>>> > Adventure Cycling Association >>>> > >>>> > Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 800/755-2453 x201; 406/721-1776 x201 >>>> > >>>> > jsayer(a)adventurecycling.org >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >

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WV/Morgantown laws pertaining to bicycles
by director 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

Good evening, In preparation for tomorrow's meeting I collected the state laws and Mtown ordinances and arranged them in the attached spreadsheet. It prints out neatly in landscape format on normal sized paper and is only 7 pages long. Thought it would be good to have for tomorrow's 8:30 meeting at the Blue Moose. I'll bring a single hardcopy along. It only took about 30 min to compose, and I wanted to have it for Positive Spin anyway. See you tomorrow. Nick Hein

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Polls shows Citizens prefer traffic reduction
by director 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Good morning, Last nite at the meeting I mentioned a study I had seen indicating that 75% of Americans against roadbuilding and in favor of traffic reduction by improved transit, bike and pedestrian accomodation I finally remembered that I had seen it in the Bike League's monthly email update. Here is the article from that email. U.S. Wants Non-Road Congestion Solutions Three-fourths of Americans believe that being smarter about development and improving public transportation are better long-term solutions for reducing traffic congestion than building new roads, according to a survey sponsored by the National Association of Realtors® and Smart Growth America. The 2007 Growth and Transportation Survey details what Americans think about how development affects their immediate community, and traffic congestion was a top concern. Nearly half of those surveyed think improving public transit would be the best way to reduce congestion, and 26 percent believe developing communities that reduce the need to drive would be the better alternative. Only one in five said building new roads was the answer. To read more about the survey, click here. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/narsgareport2007.html Nick

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Monday Morning Breakfast!
by Elizabeth Shogren 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

For all Bicycle Board members that are interested in throwing around some ideas for the organization/direction of the not-yet-formed Law Committee and possible legislative forum in December, please attend a breakfast meeting at 8:30 AM, Monday (Nov. 5) at the Blue Moose.

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Bicycle Lift Trampe
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

Hi everyone, Here is the link for the Bicycle Lift Trampe I spoke about at the meeting: http://www.trampe.no/english/ The Chair of the Pedestrian Safety Board pointed out in the FAQ that the building costs are the same as an ordinary bicycle road in urban areas, and was wondering if there was a way to substantiate that in relation to bicycle facilities in the U.S. -Jonathan

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Bike safety statistics and essay
by director 28 Oct '07

28 Oct '07

Good evening, Another good link I came across recently http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2007/10/8/143547/109 Good recommendations on amenities that improve bike and pedestrian safety most effectively. I highly recommend reading the full article. Nick

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This Thursday's BB Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Oct '07

28 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting. It also contains one of the read-aheads: the Bicycle Board Goals to enable us to prepare for discussion about forming the Law committee. The minutes should be out soon and Don Spencer's working on a Complete the Streets resolution that I hope you will have in advance of the meeting. Thursday's meeting will be another shorter-than-usual meeting. I expanded the time allocated for reviewing action items because there are several open now and I wanted to allow the owners of those to have adequate time to discuss status and get help moving forward if required. One of my action items from the last meeting was to e-mail you information regarding the state's Transportation Enhancement Program and Recreational Trails Program *grant information.* This link: http://www.wvdot.com/3_roadways/rp/transportationenhancement.htm goes to the TEP. This link: http://www.wvdot.com/3_ROADWAYS/RP/rectrails.htm goes to the WV RTP. As I reported previously, we've completed the Intent-to-Apply form for a TEP grant to support our Education recommendations. Now, we have to complete the application (available at the TEP link). The RTP link provides an opportunity for a grant to support trails development. If any of you are interested in this, better get on it because the Intent-to-Apply submission is due 15-Nov. Hope you're getting in some rides before we turn the clocks back next weekend. Today, (Sunday) has been a marvelous riding day! See you Thursday! Frank

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Bike Commuting Incentive Programs
by director 22 Oct '07

22 Oct '07

Good evening, I received this list of active bike-commuting programs from a forum that I'm on. Check out the one in New Haven, VT. They've gotten participation from 13/14 employees! Nick Payment for Bike Riding Two Milwaukee area non-profits (the Urban Ecology Center and Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers) have an "Eco-bucks" program. Every employee receives a dollar for each day they walk/bike/don't pollute to and from work. Carpoolers and bus riders get 50 cents. Single occupancy vehicle drivers are left out in the cold. Both employees and employers love the program and find it simple and worthwhile to run. . Alliant Energy offers $35/month to commuters that bike (or walk) to work. This is a payment that mimics the intention of the Bike Commuter Act that recognizes that, while drivers get parking, and transit users can get a bus pass from the employer, bikers and walkers aren't getting squat. . Madison, WI is experimenting with a "Parking Cash Out" concept. Parking in many parts of Madison is scarce and expensive. If an employer provides an employee with a free parking space that might be worth $100/month, the program pays the employees who DON'T use the parking space (because they are walking or biking) a full or partial value of that available space which others can pay to use! The employer can sell that parking space on the free market and provide $50 (or more) to the employees that do not use the space. These monies can be used for a transit pass or received as a cash-out in the employee's paycheck. . Calvert Group, from the Washington, DC area has a program where it gives employees $350 to purchase a bicycle. Check it out at : http://www.bwc.gov/empkit/case-studies.htm . In quiet New Haven VT, one small business has taken a giant entrepreneurial leap forward in promoting active lifestyles. Stark Mountain Woodworking is pioneering an alternative commute incentive program that is bigger and more widely accepted than anything we've seen to date. Owners Skimmer Hellier and Louis Dupont have instituted a unique "health plan" that offers each employee $1000 to ride a bike to work! Its beauty is in its simplicity: At the beginning of the year, each employee gets $500 towards buying a bike. If they pedal 650 miles to and from work by the end of the year, Stark Mountain gives them another $500. So far, employees have widely accepted the plan. 13 out of 14 employees ranging in age from 30 to 59 have gotten on board, and most have already reached their 650-mile goal. Boosts in health, energy, and staff team-building have all come out of this exciting initiative, and Hellier is already planning for next year's incentives. Contact Chapin at chapin(a)localmotion.org for a free copy of Stark Mountain's health plan guidelines. We'll create a better world one step ... and one pedal at a time. . In the Washington DC region, up to $105/month is provided to cover the cost of public transit or vanpools; the monies are offered as an employer contribution, pre-tax deduction from the employee's paycheck, or a combination of pre-tax deduction and direct benefit (see www.commuterpage.com/atp/ben-mck.cfm). -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:39:40 -0700 From: "Manish Champsee" <mchampsee(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Thunderhead] Fwd: [Pednet] Reimbursement for bike KM To: thunderhead <thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Message-ID: <8c1524d20710221239o725a19f7j801e70f409f3d8d9(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" anyone have any experience that I can pass on? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charlotte R Bathurst <Charlotte.Bathurst(a)opushamilton.ca> Date: Oct 19, 2007 4:06 PM Subject: [Pednet] Reimbursement for bike KM To: pednet(a)list.flora.org Hi Apologies for being slightly off the topic of pedestrians but does anyone know of anyone reimbursement rates for using your bike for work purposes? e.g. 10 cents / km. Many thanks Charlotte Charlotte R Bathurst M.Sc. Transportation Planner Charlotte.Bathurst(a)opushamilton.ca Tel 604 638 8873, Fax 604 684 5908 <http://www.opushamilton.ca/> http://www.opushamilton.ca 850 - 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4E6 _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Chevrons & Ed grant
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, * Chevrons *Our bike-and-chevron shared lane marking recommendations to the City took a major step forward today. This morning, Don Spencer and I met with Dan Boroff, City Manager and Terry Hough, City Engineer, Director Public Works. Mr. Boroff wants to install all at one time, in the Spring, all 89 of the shared lane markings that we recommended. The City is beginning the 2008 budget process and he said the shared lane markings will be near the top of the list. The next and perhaps only remaining obstacle is State DOH approval of the installations. Concerning next steps 1. Boroff directed Terry Hough to coordinate with Ron Eck and to meet with WVDOH District Manager Greg Phillips to get WVDOH approval. 2. Boroff directed Terry Hough to refine the cost estimate. (Our cost estimate included materials but not labor. Boroff wants Hough to estimate the total cost including labor.) 3. Boroff will include the total cost estimate in the budget that he'll present to City Council in the Feb-Mar timeframe. 4. Given 1-3, the City will advertise for bids in spring 2008 and the shared lane markings should be completed next summer. *Education Grant* Thanks to generous time and help from Bill Reger-Nash, we completed the Intent-to-Apply form for a 2008 WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant to support the education recommendations that we presented to the Traffic Commission in February. The Intent-to-Apply, as well as the actual application will be submitted by Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. Bill and I met with Mr. Mikorski this morning to review our input to the Intent-to-Apply form. We made some small but very important adjustments to it with Jeff's guidance and we're all pretty confident that our Intent-to-Apply form will be accepted and the State will invite us to submit a proposal. We're requesting $55K federal funds to support instructor development, course advertising and course delivery with a target of delivering the Road I course to more 300 people over a year and changing the behavior of at least 8,000 greater Morgantown residents towards bicycling. Frank

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Study results regarding use of Sharrows
by director 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Good morning, Just came across this on one of the lists I read. http://www.pedalmag.com/index.php?module=Section&action=viewdetail&item_id=… Nick

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Details on Parisian Bike Sharing program
by director 14 Oct '07

14 Oct '07

Good evening, I received this article giving more details on the bike sharing program in Paris. http://tinyurl.com/2gmxkl I thought it was interesting that the program was put on by an outdoor advertising company. They have 15,000 bikes in 1,000 stations and the program has been used heavily and enthusiastically. Nick

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[Fwd: RE: Attendees for Oct. 15 Regional Transportation Session - Please help generate attendance]
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, FYI. The State is having a Regional Transportation Education Session at the Waterfront Hotel next Monday, 15-Oct, 9:30-11:00 am. The meeting will probably give a perspective on the dire financial situation for roadway maintenance and construction but it might also reveal any opportunities for cycling infrastructure. Frank ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Larry Malone [mailto:lmalone@malonecs.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:02 PM *To:* 'Brad Alamong'; tms(a)marionchamber.com <mailto:tms@marionchamber.com>; 'Kathy Wagner'; Bob McLaughlin; wvml(a)wvml.org <mailto:wvml@wvml.org>; Patti Hamilton; info(a)prestonchamber.com <mailto:info@prestonchamber.com>; jmanilla(a)verizon.net <mailto:jmanilla@verizon.net>; dspencer36(a)comcast.net <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net>; charliebyrer(a)gmail.com <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com>; bill(a)byrnehedges.com <mailto:bill@byrnehedges.com>; rjustice(a)wvu.edu <mailto:rjustice@wvu.edu>; jselin(a)hotmail.com <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com>; baner(a)rcbhsc.wvu.edu <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>; cityclerk(a)morgantown.com <mailto:cityclerk@morgantown.com>; dboroff(a)cityofmorgantown.org <mailto:dboroff@cityofmorgantown.org>; moncom(a)aol.com <mailto:moncom@aol.com>; parsons(a)plantogether.org <mailto:parsons@plantogether.org> *Cc:* 'George Manahan'; 'Chad Mertz'; Mike Clowser; asc(a)wvengineers.com <mailto:asc@wvengineers.com>; JDeneault(a)hntb.com <mailto:JDeneault@hntb.com>; 'Pat Parsons' *Subject:* Attendees for Oct. 15 Regional Transportation Session - Please help generate attendance Here are the attendees we have so far for Monday's transportation session. Please advise whether you and others from your organization will be attending. Thanks. *Morgantown* · Congressman Alan Mollohan · Don Spencer, First Things First Committee in Morgantown · Carye L. Blaney, Monongalia County Clerk · Herb Parsons, Stantec (engineering firm) · John D. Vincent, Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc. · Robert Milne, KCI Technologies · David Dee, PB · Anna Rittenhouse, Congressman Nick Rahall's office */_Invitation -- Monday, October 15_/* * * *Attend Upcoming Regional Transportation Education Session * */-- Rep. Alan B. Mollohan to Provide Remarks/* Local government, business and community leaders from throughout the northcentral region are invited to attend the fourth in a series of regional educational meetings to learn about the challenges facing West Virginia's surface transportation system and to understand what the outlook is for transportation funding. Organizers of the meetings, which are being held in seven locations across the state, include the West Virginia Municipal League, West Virginians for Better Transportation and the West Virginia Association of Counties. Legislators also are being invited to the meetings. *The fourth session will be held Monday, October 15 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.* West Virginians for Better Transportation is pleased to announce that First District Congressman Alan Mollohan will be on hand for the October 15 session. The meetings are designed to educate local and community leaders about the state's transportation system, its current and projected challenges and the financial plight facing the state Road Fund (now and future), said Joe Deneault, Chairman of West Virginians for Better Transportation. "There are more needs facing our state's transportation system than can be met with existing and projected resources," Deneault added. "Local communities all across the state are struggling with the impacts of this situation. Moreover, many communities are going to face greater problems and issues as limited state Road Fund dollars are stretched even further." ** Deneault noted that the Secretary of the state Transportation Department recently reported his agency will need an extra $350 million more a year to meet maintenance and construction needs in the state. In addition, the state has the sixth highest number of bridges listed either as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. *_AGENDA_* Among the agenda Items to be covered during the meetings are: 1.Overview of W.Va.'s transportation system a.Condition, present situation b.Current funding levels, recent legislative changes c.Impact of recent gasoline price increases 2.Report on the W.Va. DOH's project prioritization a.6-year plan b.$20 billion list of projects 3.Discussion about the state's transportation funding outlook (2007-2012, beyond) 4.What other states are doing? 5.Ideas, suggestions? "These meetings are helping to generate ideas/discussions about what long-term solutions may be possible," Deneault said. WVBT plans to prepare a final report on the meetings and share the comments and ideas with Governor Manchin, WVDOT officials, legislators and all of the coalition's supporters and partners. *_TO ATTEND_* *_ _* Pre-registration is requested for those who want to attend this session. Just send an email with your contact information to info(a)keepwvmoving.org <mailto:info@keepwvmoving.org>. For more information, please go to: www.keepwvmoving.org <http://www.keepwvmoving.org/>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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High School Parking Justification
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Gunnar wrote: Also Jon and Nick, and others- Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to alternate transportation to school. Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking schools... I found a well defined brochure at a UK safe routes to schools program at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1102425335218 . Under related documents, click on the "Cycle Parking for Schools - Information Sheet.pdf", I've this attached the document to this message. It starts out by saying: Providing secure cycle parking has been shown to be one of the most effective ways of encouraging cycling to school. A recent Sustrans survey of 3,000 pupils (9-12 yrs) at 40 schools showed that 54% of pupils (and 43% of parents) wanted better cycle storage at school. Secure cycle storage was the top requirement of pupils already cycling to school, and those considering doing so. Getting the cycle parking right is probably the most effective way in which schools can play their part in promoting active journeys to school and reducing traffic at the school gates. Not only does it allow parents and pupils to feel more relaxed about the prospect of bringing a bike to school, it acts as a striking way of publicising cycling and making cyclists feel valued. Statements in this brochure could easily be applied to MHS High School. There are some case studies at http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk/index.php?f=casestudies.htm . I'm sure similar statistics exist on bicycling websites in the United States, just haven't found any yet that provide such clear and readily usable information. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 11 Oct '07

11 Oct '07

Gunnar, In a quick lunchtime search I came across the following link from Bike Alliance of WA (state).... http://www.bicyclealliance.org/commute/bikebuddy/index.html This is actually run by one of my old Seattle bike buddies. He'll probably give me any additional information we need, but I'm reluctant to offer spend much time on it as I'm already overloaded. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:52:31 -0400 >On 10/4/07, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Thanks, Nick! Here's what Duke's Bike Advocates Bike Commute Buddies >> form looks like: http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/commute_buddy.html > >Seems nice. >Do you know of any campuses or other bike-orgs that provide a similar >service, or one that has suggested commuting routes, via a >maps.google.com thingy perhaps? > >I believe this has been discussed ad nauseam but perhaps w/ the help >of Nick or some other site we could perhaps post some routes for folks >to turn to. > >> >> It appears the way this works is that submitted information goes to a >> central person(s), who then matches the interested person with a Bike >> Commute Buddy who is knowledgeable of the requested route. > >In looking at the site a little closer, it also appears that it hasn't >been updated in a while, or there is no need to. :( >http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/bike.html >FREE Bike Repair Station!! >WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 19 & 20, 10am-2pm >looks like that happened in 2006. > >Show Your Support for Biking at Duke!! >DATE: Thursday, September 22nd RAIN OR SHINE! >looks like that happened 2005. > >Do these things just run out of steam? > >Also Jon and Nick, and others- >Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other >schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to >alternate transportation to school. >Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking >schools... > >> >> -Jonathan >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. >> > http://www.positivespin.org/forum >> > >> > I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. >> > >> > You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. >> > >> > Thanks! >> > Nick >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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FWD: WVU Transportation & Parking Plan
by director 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Good morning, WVU just notified their staff that the new parking plan is complete. I've attached it here as forwarded to me by Will Ravenscroft, Positive Spin's Treasurer, shop manager and WVU spy. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Will Ravenscroft" <WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:33:55 -0400 Nick I do not know if you have a copy of this but this morning they notified everyone that it is finished. Can you cover the shop this Wednesday if I go sampling for two days? Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603

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[Fwd: Big cities try to ease way for bicyclists - USATODAY.com]
by Tyler Pearson 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

I was forwarded this the other day and thought some of you might find this interesting. If has information on a lot of major cities' attempts at improving bike transportation. Apparently Chicago will be trying a bike library in the near future. The link is: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-07-bicyclists_N.htm?POE=click-r… Tyler

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FWD: [Thunderhead] E.U. Propaganda video
by director 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Good evening, Thought you might all enjoy this video. Nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5K-WUqpmvw

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Front page news
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Good morning, Tyler was right last nite when he said WVU would be selecting a new transportation director soon. It's the headline story this morning in the Dominion Post. http://olive.dominionpost.com/np/ Nick

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Gunnar, On the Positive Spin forum I posted a note about commuting on University Ave, and sideroads you can take to avoid the traffic. This is one way to share the info. Another would be to put up a web page of routes, with links to mapmyride.com maps. This might get kinda messy pretty quick though as everyone offers differing advice according to their skill, strength, traffic, time of day, etc. I'm wide open to suggestions. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:52:31 -0400 >On 10/4/07, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> wrote: >> Thanks, Nick! Here's what Duke's Bike Advocates Bike Commute Buddies >> form looks like: http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/commute_buddy.html > >Seems nice. >Do you know of any campuses or other bike-orgs that provide a similar >service, or one that has suggested commuting routes, via a >maps.google.com thingy perhaps? > >I believe this has been discussed ad nauseam but perhaps w/ the help >of Nick or some other site we could perhaps post some routes for folks >to turn to. > >> >> It appears the way this works is that submitted information goes to a >> central person(s), who then matches the interested person with a Bike >> Commute Buddy who is knowledgeable of the requested route. > >In looking at the site a little closer, it also appears that it hasn't >been updated in a while, or there is no need to. :( >http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/bike.html >FREE Bike Repair Station!! >WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 19 & 20, 10am-2pm >looks like that happened in 2006. > >Show Your Support for Biking at Duke!! >DATE: Thursday, September 22nd RAIN OR SHINE! >looks like that happened 2005. > >Do these things just run out of steam? > >Also Jon and Nick, and others- >Fodder for a potential meeting w/ the MHS principal would be how other >schools are being "progressive" and "forward thinking" in regards to >alternate transportation to school. >Might be nice to have some stats or examples of non-backwards thinking >schools... > >> >> -Jonathan >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. >> > http://www.positivespin.org/forum >> > >> > I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. >> > >> > You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. >> > >> > Thanks! >> > Nick >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Commuting buddy list is online
by director 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Good evening, As we discussed in tonite's meeting I've put a bike commuting buddy list up at the positive spin forum. You can get to it at this link. http://www.positivespin.org/forum I haven't put much down in the way of rules, I'm hoping you can give me some feedback before we release it to the world. You can read the list without joining, but posting requires that you be a member. Feel free to peruse some of the other topics too. I'm hoping to get a few more people contributing their thoughts and ideas. Plenty of people seem to be reading it, but not many are posting. Thanks! Nick

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FWD: [Thunderhead] transportation mode: see how your city compares
by director 03 Oct '07

03 Oct '07

Good morning, The Pittsburgh bike advocacy director just put together this list ranking major cities by commuting mode. A couple things jumped out at me right away.... 1) Cities that don't take an active role in promoting cycling get about .7% of commuters riding bikes. 2) Pedestrians make up a much larger portion of commuters than I expected. It might be more worthwhile to try and encourage walkers to bike, rather than drivers. Comments? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Scott Bricker <scott(a)bike-pgh.org> Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:35:13 -0400 The U.S. Census just came out with the American Community Survey, which surveyed how people get to work amongst other things. We only analyzed the cities, but MSA data for larger areas is also available. Huge props to Erok Boerer with Bike Pittsburgh for putting this together. http://bike-pgh.org/news/blog/2007/10/01/commuting-trends-in- pittsburgh-how-do-we-rank/ Scott Bricker Executive Director Bike Pittsburgh ***************** phone: 412.353.0291 mobile: 412.726.5872 email: scott(a)bike-pgh.org website: http://www.bike-pgh.org ***************************** Bicycle advocacy, safety, & community

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by director 02 Oct '07

02 Oct '07

Frank, We all owe you profound and heartfelt thanks for herding all the cats together to get this application out - especially on those days you would have rather been riding. See you Thursday. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:20:16 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >FYI, today, I mailed the Bicycle Friendly Community Award application to >the League of American Bicyclists. Thanks to Don Spencer for getting >the Mayor, Ron Justice; the City Manager, Dan Boroff; and the Executive >Director Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chet >Parsons to sign the transmittal letter. > >We owe thanks to Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and me for completing >the preliminary application and then for getting input from Dan Boroff; >Chet Parsons; Terry Hough, City Engineer; Phil Scott, Chief of Police >and 3 of his officers; David Bruffy, Mountainline Director; Tom Arnold, >Parking Authority Director; Ralph LaRue, BOPARC Assistant Director; >Terri Cutright, Mainstreet Morgantown Director; and Stacey Brodak, >Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. In getting their >input, we also educated them about the criteria for a Bicycle Friendly >Community and began to establish a shared vision for it. > >Today, I also spoke with Bill Nesper, the leader of the LAB BFC >program. We missed the August submission date. The next submission >deadline is March 21, 2008. Our application will be formally evaluated >with that group. We should expect results in April. However, while >the formal evaluations are completed by teams that will organize in >March, Bill agreed to review our application earlier and provide >preliminary feedback to reinforce our momentum. He also said that he >would discuss it with Andy Clarke, LAB Executive Director and Clarke may >include some feedback as well. > >I also gave Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, the electronic files >that make up the application and he's going to put it on the City's web >site on the Bicycle Board page in the Document Archive if you want to >refer to it in the future. > >Frank > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, today, I mailed the Bicycle Friendly Community Award application to the League of American Bicyclists. Thanks to Don Spencer for getting the Mayor, Ron Justice; the City Manager, Dan Boroff; and the Executive Director Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chet Parsons to sign the transmittal letter. We owe thanks to Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and me for completing the preliminary application and then for getting input from Dan Boroff; Chet Parsons; Terry Hough, City Engineer; Phil Scott, Chief of Police and 3 of his officers; David Bruffy, Mountainline Director; Tom Arnold, Parking Authority Director; Ralph LaRue, BOPARC Assistant Director; Terri Cutright, Mainstreet Morgantown Director; and Stacey Brodak, Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. In getting their input, we also educated them about the criteria for a Bicycle Friendly Community and began to establish a shared vision for it. Today, I also spoke with Bill Nesper, the leader of the LAB BFC program. We missed the August submission date. The next submission deadline is March 21, 2008. Our application will be formally evaluated with that group. We should expect results in April. However, while the formal evaluations are completed by teams that will organize in March, Bill agreed to review our application earlier and provide preliminary feedback to reinforce our momentum. He also said that he would discuss it with Andy Clarke, LAB Executive Director and Clarke may include some feedback as well. I also gave Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, the electronic files that make up the application and he's going to put it on the City's web site on the Bicycle Board page in the Document Archive if you want to refer to it in the future. Frank

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '07

30 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, The attached zip folder contains 2 files: 1) a suggested agenda for this Thursday's meeting and 2) the minutes of our September meeting. I only received one response to my call for agenda items so this Thursday's meeting will be short. Frank

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Interesting Article - What can you do with an MPO
by director 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

Good afternoon, I came across this article on one of the lists I read.... http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070927/NRSTAFF/7092… It's about the education and planning efforts of Greensboro, NC residents and their MPO to increase bike/pedestrian transportation through "Share the Road" education. They specifically mention that their roadbuilding is underfunded so they need to reduce motor vehicle use to live within the available resources. Nick

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Road I
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, Starting Saturday, October 20 and every Saturday through the winter, I will be delivering the League of American Bicyclists Effective Cycling Road I course 8:00 - 10:00 am in the Training Room at the Morgantown Public Safety Center at the corner of Spruce and Walnut. The complete Road I course takes approximately 9 hours. Therefore, I will be delivering the course in 3 week cycles. The class consists of lecture, parking lot exercises and road work. After each session, anyone who wants can join in a ride who's route, pace, etc. will depend on the participants and the weather. I have the training room reserved until 2 pm every Saturday so we can leave our civies there until we return from the ride. To register or for additional information, call me on me at 304-376-0446 or send me an e-mail: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net. The fee is $10/session. Every single penny of the fee goes to Effective Cycling Education in the Morgantown area. At the end of each year, any unused revenue will be returned to the participants. The last Sat-Sun class is Oct 13-14. To register for it, call BOPARC at 304-296-8356. Frank

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Next Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '07

27 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, Next Thursday, 4-Oct is our next regular meeting. By this Sunday night, please send me items that you would like put on the agenda. Please include topic, discussion leader, desired outcome of the discussion and the amount of time required. Frank

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September Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 26 Sep '07

26 Sep '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the September meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Re: [Bikeboard] Funny bike safety posters (that I wouldn't recommend using)
by director 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Frank, Gunnar, I was walking past the Augusta Square apartments (on Willow Run) last Wednesday and noticed the striped lane. I only saw the word "bike" in one rather unnoticeable location so I consoled myself that it looks like the striped lanes on all the other streets which are NOT bike lanes. Have they put in any more markings? I haven't gotten around to riding up Willow Run yet so I haven't noticed. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "gunn4r Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:29:35 -0400 >Where's the Augusta? > >On 9/23/07, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> wrote: >> Nick, >> >> Those are great! They make a good point and the humor seems weirdly >> appropriate. >> >> I was in Pittsburgh all this week and had an opportunity to walk down >> Liberty Avenue from Bloomfield. That's the stretch upon which the City >> put the bike lanes. Further up the hill through Bloomfield and >> Friendship Hill is where they put the bike-and-chevron markings without >> striping them in. >> >> Here's the layout for the bike lanes: >> >> Total roadway width: 36 feet >> Right hand bike lane stripe distance from curb: 6 feet >> Left hand bike lane strip distance from curb: 10 feet. Bike lane width: >> 4 feet. (Note: 10 + 4 = 14 = wide lane!) >> Remaining motor lane width: 8 feet. >> >> That stretch of Liberty Avenue is a straight hill all the way down to >> Penn Avenue. Achieving speeds of 35 mph just coasting down on your bike >> is easy. There is a bike lane on both sides of the road. Cars park on >> both sides of the road. The bike lanes are right in the door zones! >> That's almost tolerable on the up hill where cyclists can't go fast. >> However, when I saw the bike lane on the downhill side, I cringed. >> While I was walking down the hill, I saw 3 cyclists come up the bike >> lane. One, following a bus, got hemmed in behind it and cars on his >> left at every bus stop. I watched him speed up and then have to wait at >> every intersection until the bus let out and took on passengers and then >> moved on. Without the bike lane, the cyclist could have been in the >> roadway and proceeded on his merry way. >> >> As I walked along, I didn't see a cyclist coming down the hill and I was >> relieved. Then, as I was about to cross the street at a corner, it >> happened. A college age kid on a mountain bike with a book bag on his >> back came cruising down the hill in the bike lane. I'd guess he was >> going about 25 mph. A big car came from a side street (37th) to the >> intersection, slowed down, looked both ways, and pulled out right in the >> path of the cyclist. I could see that he didn't see the cyclist coming >> from his left because the cyclist was in the bike lane and obscured by >> parked cars. If he had been out in the lane, he might have been seen. >> My heart was in my throat. Fortunately, the kid's reflexes were good. >> He locked up the rear brake and slid a good 20 feet and would have hit >> the car if the car hadn't cleared the bike lane by the time the cyclist >> slid into the intersection. I was impressed that he didn't go down. In >> my opinion, the bike lane caused that catastrophe and had the cyclist >> hit the car, the City of Pgh was liable. >> >> BTW, who's seen the new bike lane in front of the Augusta? I'm >> wondering how that got there when we've been waiting since February to >> see a bike-and-chevron appear on any Morgantown street. >> >> Frank >> >> director wrote: >> > Good evening, >> > I came across these links on one of the HPV forums where I lurk. They are probably funny to a NYC sense of humor, but I also think they drive home the perils of bike lanes. My own preference is that we campaign for 14ft wide curb lanes, these can be paid for with regular road funds and would probably garner support from all road-users. >> > >> > http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster2.pdf >> > >> > http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster1.pdf >> > >> > Nick Hein >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Bikeboard mailing list >> > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >

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PSAs
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, A friend sent me this link http://www.bikemaine.org/share_the_road.htm to Maine Public Service Announcements with the theme: Same Roads, Same Rules, Same Rights. I wonder if we could get our state bicycle coordinator to support something like this. Watching them myself, I found them educational. Frank

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Wednesday night
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Bicycle Board Members, This Wednesday night at 7:00 PM, I will be leading a 1-hour talk with the Morgantown Multi-Sport club at the WVU Recreation Center. Attached are the notes that I will use. For those of you who haven't taken the Road I course yet, this is an opportunity to get a preview since the attached material is from the Road I course. The Morgantown Multi-Sport club organizes the annual Morgantown half-iron man triathlon as well as other triathlons. This could also present an opportunity for Bicycle Board members to form some alliances with members of another like-minded and influential group in Morgantown. The meeting is free and open to the public. Although it will be dark by the time the indoor meeting is over, if people bring their bikes, we can ride over to the Prete Building parking lot and practice some of the crash avoidance maneuvers that we will discuss in the meeting. Frank

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Funny bike safety posters (that I wouldn't recommend using)
by director 23 Sep '07

23 Sep '07

Good evening, I came across these links on one of the HPV forums where I lurk. They are probably funny to a NYC sense of humor, but I also think they drive home the perils of bike lanes. My own preference is that we campaign for 14ft wide curb lanes, these can be paid for with regular road funds and would probably garner support from all road-users. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster2.pdf http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/poster1.pdf Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike-share programs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Jonathan, To be honest, my aspiration is to be director of vehicle research at Positive Spin. This would be a demotion from my current position as director, but it's a sacrifice I'd make gladly :-) Until that time I'm happy to provide information for the WVU committee. I don't feel like I've been a very effective committee member in any other capacity. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:22:07 -0400 >I saw this approach when I was doing research about bicycle libraries >about a month ago. This is a good example of why Morgantown and WVU >should work together. I imagine implementing a program like this would >not come cheaply. On the other hand, WVU's engineering departments >could utilize research grants to develop a similar system which could >become the next PRT type program for Morgantown. > >Nick, so are you interested in helping with the WVU Committee, or are >you still set on becoming the Bicycle Coordinator for WVU/Morgantown? > >Jonathan > >director wrote: >> Good morning, >> I came across this article this morning and I've asked the author if I could plagiarize it to draft a letter to our local authorities making a similar proposal. However, I have 2 questions... >> >> 1) Who should I send it to? >> I'm considering the Dominion Post, Daily Atheneum, MPO and traffic commission >> >> 2) Who should I send it as? >> Should I sign it as a concerned citizen, director of Positive Spin or Bicycle Board member? All of the above? >> >> I'd also appreciate any help in drafting it. I'd like to get it done this weekend before the user fee projects are finalized. Ideas, assistance? >> >> Thanks, >> Nick Hein >> >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:08:11 -0700 >> >> ========== >> The South Coast Needs Bikes! >> Santa Barbara Can Learn from European Cities >> >> By Ralph Fertig, president of the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. >> Thursday, September 20, 2007 >> >> Last July 15, Parisians woke up to find 10,600 new bicycles available >> throughout the city for their use. The public/private initiative was >> crafted by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë to propel the city toward a >> greener future. >> >> Where did this innovative program come from and what does it mean for us? >> Specifically, how might the South Coast benefit from a similar program? >> Judging from the success of programs already in Europe, it would reduce >> our traffic congestion, cut pollution, promote fitness, and be a popular >> means of travel for residents and visitors alike. How can we lose? >> >> Throughout Paris, there are bicycle stations every 300 yards. Each >> station has an electronic vending kiosk with instructions in eight >> languages. Using your credit card at the kiosk, you get a bike card to >> swipe over one of the waiting bicycles to release it. When you return >> your bike, you lock it into a smart post that identifies you, the >> bicycle, plus where and when the bike was rented. If you exceed your free >> 30 minutes, it bills your credit card. Diagnostic software automatically >> checks tire pressure, gears, lights, and brakes. If a bike fails the >> tests, it¹s locked out of service and a mechanic is directed to it. >> >> The bicycles are a custom design. Each one has a low step-through frame, >> adjustable seat height, roller brakes, always-on front and rear dynamo >> lights, front wire basket, three-speed hub gears, chain guard, cable >> lock, puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls, and a kickstand >> that lifts the bike off its rear wheel. Every part of the bike has >> security bolts that require special tools to undo. >> >> Paris is joining other cities with new-generation bicycle rental >> services. They include Lyon, Stockholm, Vienna, Seville, Brussels, >> Barcelona, Córdoba, Singapore, and Copenhagen. >> >> Two years ago, Lyon, France, initiated a bike program similar to the one >> in Paris. They have 4,000 bicycles at 175 locations. The average number >> of rides per day is 15,000. Office workers account for 40 percent of the >> rentals. Ninety percent of all journeys on bikes last fewer than 30 >> minutes, which means they¹re free. Users who opt to keep them longer >> incur charges. Bikes which aren¹t returned within 24 hours are billed to >> the user¹s credit card, in the amount of 150 Euros. >> >> Lyon¹s Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Touraine reported that bicycle use has >> increased 30 percent since the program began. At the same time, >> automobile traffic has declined by 4 percent, reversing Lyon¹s previous >> 1-3 percent annual increase in motor vehicle use. For those now renting >> bikes, 55 percent said they are driving less than before. The program has >> eliminated 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during the past two >> years, and air quality has improved. Touraine observed that ³we¹re >> finding a city that is more humane, more convivial, less dangerous, less >> stressful, and less polluted.² >> >> So what is happening in the U.S.? As American cities contend with growing >> traffic congestion, they¹re paying attention and moving to adopt similar >> bicycle programs. Washington, D.C., will have rental bikes available >> later this year. Last month, Portland, Oregon, sent out a ³request for >> proposal² for a bicycle rental system of 500 bikes. New York, Chicago, >> and San Francisco are also investigating the possibilities of such a >> program. >> >> So why not do this on the South Coast? Campers at Carpinteria State Beach >> could bike into town. UCSB students could bike to the airport, Amtrak >> station, or Camino Real Marketplace. Campus visitors could use the bikes >> to get around without cars. Santa Barbara workers could pedal to >> restaurants for lunch, and tourists could go from hotels to popular >> destinations without adding to traffic. >> >> How would we pay for it? Paris is trading space on 1,600 billboards for >> the bikes. Some cities generate revenue with ads on the rental kiosks. >> Here, we could sell kiosk ad space or enter into agreements with major >> employers. It might be operated by the Santa Barbara Bikestation >> headquartered in the Granada Garage, or it could be an MTD transportation >> program. Maybe we could tap into part of the 2008 South Coast Measure D >> transportation tax. >> >> Teaming today¹s computer and bicycle technology to address the issues of >> traffic congestion, obesity, oil prices, climate change, and air >> pollution provide a timely solution for everybody. It¹s time to bring it >> here! >> ========== >> >> Ralph Fertig received this email from Harold & Karen Karabell on 9/20/07 >> 7:24 PM >> >> >>> Ralph, it says "page not found" when I tried to open the link below to your >>> op/ed piece. Can you cut and paste it into an email? >>> Thanks, >>> Karen Karabell >>> St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Ralph Fertig" <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >>> To: "CBC" <cbc(a)topica.com>; "Thunderhead Alliance" >>> <thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:07 PM >>> Subject: [Thunderhead] bike-share programs >>> >>> >>> >>>> A local newspaper just published an op/ed article that I submitted to >>>> them about bike-sharing programs. After reading about what's happening >>>> in Europe & beginning to happen in the US, it seems to me that the >>>> technology is now mature enough to accelerate bicycle use at home. So I >>>> tossed out this challenge, not knowing what might come next: >>>> >>>> http://www.independent.com/news/2007/sep/20/santa-barbara-can-learn-europea >>>> n-cities/?print >>>> >>>> I do know that several places in the US have campus bike programs of >>>> different kinds, but the strategy of saturation of a city with kiosks and >>>> bikes seems to be the way to go. Will it work as well in the US? >>>> >>>> ~~ Ralph Fertig, President >>>> ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] PSAs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Frank, Back in May (Bike month) the League of American Bicyclsts made PSAs available and I did some initial checks about getting them broadcast locally. WCLG said they would probably air them during off-peak times. I got busy with other things and didn't follow through on it. Here is the link, they would allow us to put our own name on them I think. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/psas.php Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:35:25 -0400 >Bicycle Board Members, > >A friend sent me this link http://www.bikemaine.org/share_the_road.htm >to Maine Public Service Announcements with the theme: Same Roads, Same >Rules, Same Rights. I wonder if we could get our state bicycle >coordinator to support something like this. Watching them myself, I >found them educational. > >Frank > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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More PSAs
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

More PSAs www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6OGZCQUayc <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6OGZCQUayc> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANs4j8boyfc <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANs4j8boyfc> www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa-ejoR46R0 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa-ejoR46R0> The first link has some cute ones. Any reaction from our PR committee? Frank

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Bike-share programs
by director 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

Good morning, I came across this article this morning and I've asked the author if I could plagiarize it to draft a letter to our local authorities making a similar proposal. However, I have 2 questions... 1) Who should I send it to? I'm considering the Dominion Post, Daily Atheneum, MPO and traffic commission 2) Who should I send it as? Should I sign it as a concerned citizen, director of Positive Spin or Bicycle Board member? All of the above? I'd also appreciate any help in drafting it. I'd like to get it done this weekend before the user fee projects are finalized. Ideas, assistance? Thanks, Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:08:11 -0700 ========== The South Coast Needs Bikes! Santa Barbara Can Learn from European Cities By Ralph Fertig, president of the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. Thursday, September 20, 2007 Last July 15, Parisians woke up to find 10,600 new bicycles available throughout the city for their use. The public/private initiative was crafted by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë to propel the city toward a greener future. Where did this innovative program come from and what does it mean for us? Specifically, how might the South Coast benefit from a similar program? Judging from the success of programs already in Europe, it would reduce our traffic congestion, cut pollution, promote fitness, and be a popular means of travel for residents and visitors alike. How can we lose? Throughout Paris, there are bicycle stations every 300 yards. Each station has an electronic vending kiosk with instructions in eight languages. Using your credit card at the kiosk, you get a bike card to swipe over one of the waiting bicycles to release it. When you return your bike, you lock it into a smart post that identifies you, the bicycle, plus where and when the bike was rented. If you exceed your free 30 minutes, it bills your credit card. Diagnostic software automatically checks tire pressure, gears, lights, and brakes. If a bike fails the tests, it¹s locked out of service and a mechanic is directed to it. The bicycles are a custom design. Each one has a low step-through frame, adjustable seat height, roller brakes, always-on front and rear dynamo lights, front wire basket, three-speed hub gears, chain guard, cable lock, puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls, and a kickstand that lifts the bike off its rear wheel. Every part of the bike has security bolts that require special tools to undo. Paris is joining other cities with new-generation bicycle rental services. They include Lyon, Stockholm, Vienna, Seville, Brussels, Barcelona, Córdoba, Singapore, and Copenhagen. Two years ago, Lyon, France, initiated a bike program similar to the one in Paris. They have 4,000 bicycles at 175 locations. The average number of rides per day is 15,000. Office workers account for 40 percent of the rentals. Ninety percent of all journeys on bikes last fewer than 30 minutes, which means they¹re free. Users who opt to keep them longer incur charges. Bikes which aren¹t returned within 24 hours are billed to the user¹s credit card, in the amount of 150 Euros. Lyon¹s Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Touraine reported that bicycle use has increased 30 percent since the program began. At the same time, automobile traffic has declined by 4 percent, reversing Lyon¹s previous 1-3 percent annual increase in motor vehicle use. For those now renting bikes, 55 percent said they are driving less than before. The program has eliminated 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during the past two years, and air quality has improved. Touraine observed that ³we¹re finding a city that is more humane, more convivial, less dangerous, less stressful, and less polluted.² So what is happening in the U.S.? As American cities contend with growing traffic congestion, they¹re paying attention and moving to adopt similar bicycle programs. Washington, D.C., will have rental bikes available later this year. Last month, Portland, Oregon, sent out a ³request for proposal² for a bicycle rental system of 500 bikes. New York, Chicago, and San Francisco are also investigating the possibilities of such a program. So why not do this on the South Coast? Campers at Carpinteria State Beach could bike into town. UCSB students could bike to the airport, Amtrak station, or Camino Real Marketplace. Campus visitors could use the bikes to get around without cars. Santa Barbara workers could pedal to restaurants for lunch, and tourists could go from hotels to popular destinations without adding to traffic. How would we pay for it? Paris is trading space on 1,600 billboards for the bikes. Some cities generate revenue with ads on the rental kiosks. Here, we could sell kiosk ad space or enter into agreements with major employers. It might be operated by the Santa Barbara Bikestation headquartered in the Granada Garage, or it could be an MTD transportation program. Maybe we could tap into part of the 2008 South Coast Measure D transportation tax. Teaming today¹s computer and bicycle technology to address the issues of traffic congestion, obesity, oil prices, climate change, and air pollution provide a timely solution for everybody. It¹s time to bring it here! ========== Ralph Fertig received this email from Harold & Karen Karabell on 9/20/07 7:24 PM >Ralph, it says "page not found" when I tried to open the link below to your >op/ed piece. Can you cut and paste it into an email? >Thanks, >Karen Karabell >St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ralph Fertig" <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> >To: "CBC" <cbc(a)topica.com>; "Thunderhead Alliance" ><thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org> >Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:07 PM >Subject: [Thunderhead] bike-share programs > > >>A local newspaper just published an op/ed article that I submitted to >> them about bike-sharing programs. After reading about what's happening >> in Europe & beginning to happen in the US, it seems to me that the >> technology is now mature enough to accelerate bicycle use at home. So I >> tossed out this challenge, not knowing what might come next: >> >> http://www.independent.com/news/2007/sep/20/santa-barbara-can-learn-europea >> n-cities/?print >> >> I do know that several places in the US have campus bike programs of >> different kinds, but the strategy of saturation of a city with kiosks and >> bikes seems to be the way to go. Will it work as well in the US? >> >> ~~ Ralph Fertig, President >> ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition _______________________________________________

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[Fwd: [monbikeclub] MMS Sept Meeting]
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

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Cyclists ' share of road use expenses
by director 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Good evening, I was just about to head to bed when I came across this article from the Seattle newspaper. It woke me up a bit. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/331734_firstperson17.html Enjoy, Nick

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WVU Energy Conservation Program/BB WVU subcommittee
by director 12 Sep '07

12 Sep '07

Jonathan, et al, Concerning the WVU committee, I'm forwarding this response I sent to Brett White last nite. I'd suggest you contact him with a message that a substantial reduction can be made in WVU's energy usage in the area of transportation. I had contacted him as a non-governmental organization with suggestions about the things that NGOs usually do (non-infrastructure low-budget things like education, research, amenities). The bike board could talk to them about infrastructure and other items that require more planning and funding. I have some concern that he'll be limited in his scope to facilities, but if that's the case I hope he has a counterpart working to reduce transportation energy use who will be at the meeting. In any case we should attend the program kickoff meeting Oct. 1. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> Reply-To: <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:30:06 -0400 Brett, As director of Positive Spin I'm excited to read about the WE CAN program and I'd like to know how we can help. Our mission is to support Morgantown citizens who walk, bike, bus and carpool for a better environment. We realize that WVU bus/PRT transit is already the envy of the nation and we'd like to know what we could do to bring pedestrian, bike and carpooling to a comparable level. I just received this link about the Ft. Collins campus bike loan program and wonder if you would consider something similar at WVU: http://www.ramwheels.colostate.edu/ We are just as interested and committed to supporting walking and carpooling to an extent that will reduce the traffic load in town and on campus. Although we are a volunteer organization we would welcome the opportunity to share our information and resources in any way that improves things for those who live, move and breathe in our community. Please give me a call at your convenience if you wish to discuss this further. Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Brett White" <Brett.White(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:42:49 -0400 >Community Partner- > >We would like you to invite you to attend a major WVU event/announcement. I've attached a PDF of the invite for your convenience. > >WVU is kicking off our new Energy Conservation Program, WE CAN (West Virginia University Environmental Conservation Awareness Now) on October 1, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. > >We will have a major event in the Mountainlair commons area with WVU President Mike Garrison, WV DEP Secretary Stephanie Timmermeyer and WVU Student Body President David Kirkpatrick. > >This is a major initiative for WVU and the CCE is one of the main sponsors of the program, so we would like to have as many community members at the event as possible. > >There will be free giveaways and prize drawings for all who attend. > >Also, we will be holding a lightbulb exchange. You can bring in an old incandescent light bulb and we will exchange it for a new CFL bulb...for free!!! > >We hope you will consider joining us. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to me at brett.white(a)mail.wvu.edu. > >We hope to see you there! Thanks for your commitment and partnership. > >-Brett > > > > > > > >_____________________________ >Brett J. White >Administrative Assistant Sr. >Center for Civic Engagement >West Virginia University >PO Box 6412, 109 White Hall >Morgantown, WV 26506 > >Phone: (304) 293-8761 x4481 >Fax: (304) 293-2906 >Email: brett.white(a)mail.wvu.edu >http://cce.wvu.edu ( http://cce.wvu.edu/ ) >http://www.wvstudentservice.com ( http://www.wvstudentservice.com/ ) >http://www.wvu.edu/kindness > > > >

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WVU Committee - Interested?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Sep '07

12 Sep '07

Hi everyone, When I enrolled as a freshmen at WVU, and came in for my photo ID, the woman working there asked me for my Driver's License. When I explained that I didn't have one because I refused to drive, she said "Oh, you are one of those people." The first message I got at WVU, a place of higher learning, was that I was somehow a failure to society because of my choice not drive, and it really bothered me. Ofcourse, this message is still alive and strong at WVU, and lot of work and effort is put into helping students bring their automobiles to school, rather than providing facilities for alternative modes of transportation. WVU may be improving their attitude, but they have a long, long way to go. WVU is a unique situation, first, it is large and complex, second, it constitutes a huge percentage of the transportation that exists in Morgantown, hence it is a great target if we want to get clear results. Every major goal we have defined includes WVU. Now we have to figure out how to implement these goals. This will take well planned strategies where individuals from our Board will communicate and help coordinate with WVU the vision of the Bicycle Board. First, we need to figure out what will be our operating parameters, and present our plan to the Traffic Commission. For those who missed the meeting last Thursday, so far Jim Rye, Tyler Pearson, and I have expressed an interest in being on this committee. If you are interested please email me soon so that I can arrange a meeting. If we can get our plan to the TC by October, we can move that much faster in reaching our goals. Thank-you, Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by Nick Hein 10 Sep '07

10 Sep '07

Paula, The best recommendation to make is that the road be built with a paved shoulder so there is room for bikes, pedestrians AND motor vehicles. As a bike board member (and personally as well) my experience has been that dedicated bike lanes confuse motorists about where bikes are allowed - essentially giving them the mistaken impression that they don't belong in the traffic lane. Under state and federal law bicyclists are a vehicle subject to the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle operator, so they should be in the vehicle lane except when there is overtaking traffic (ie when they are going below the speed limit). Thanks for bringing up this issue. I've cc'ed this to the bike board. I don't believe the road is in the city limits, but it certainly feeds alot of traffic to the city - many of whom are potential cyclists. I'll call Chet today and ask him about the issue. Sorry if it sounded like a rant. Nick ----- Original Message ----- From: Paula Hunt To: Bill Reger-Nash ; Nick Hein Cc: tim.warner(a)mail.wvu.edu Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road Dear Bill and Nick, Tim and I attended the "Road Service Fee" meeting last night, and I was intrigued when Chet Parson said a bike lane or trail was proposed to go down Van Voorhis Rd. and end at West Run Rd. The following is my note to him asking him to "connect" the lane/trail all the way to the Mon River Trail (Rail Trail). I thought I would keep you both in the loop. Maybe you were aware of this already (?). Thanks to you both for all your good work to make Morgantown a more walkable and cyclable place! paula Subject: Improvements for Van Voorhid Road [yes, I spelled Van Voorhis incorrectly!] From: "Paula Hunt" <pjhunt(a)xemaps.com> To: parsons(a)plantogether.org Dear Mr. Parsons, During the meeting at South Middle School last night I was interested to hear that one of the suggested road improvements was safe bicycle access along Van Voorhis Road ending at West Run Road. I respectfully ask you to consider continuing the bicycle lane all the way down to the Rail Trail at the end of Van Voorhis Road. Stopping at West Run is sooooooo close, but not close enough. I calculate that it will only add 1¼ miles to the bike lane. As you know, VanV Road is steep, narrow, and twisty down there, and a lot of people live on it. A bike lane would be an inexpensive and welcome improvement. I'm sure you know that many people use the Trail to commute in to Morgantown. I live along the newly opened northern section of the Mon River Trail, and I know a few people who live in Point Marion and are using the Trail to commute to work in Morgantown. The number of cyclists that go by our house all times of the day is amazing! My husband is now riding his bike to work at the University via the Trail. Many others travel from the south. Students living in The District could safely access the Trail. I'm sure you agree that linking the Trail to neighborhoods, major apartment blocks, schools, and major employers will get a lot of people out of their cars. As you know, bike lanes and walking trails are much cheaper to build than roads. Perhaps we could do them as a first step rather than as a last step? I wish *I* could ride the Trail to work! Thanks for all your time with this, Paula Hunt Treasurer Mon River Trails Conservancy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: 9/5/2007 2:55 PM

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by John Lozier 09 Sep '07

09 Sep '07

Don, I appreciate your points, I would say I'm in substantial agreement. On Sep 9, 2007, at 7:27 PM, Don Spencer wrote: > Hi, All – Just a couple soap box comments and one correction. I do > happen to know that the width of the Beechurst lanes are 10 feet.: > (3 x 10 = 30). > > > > I do hope that there can be a shoulder on Van Voorhis. My up-hill > bike speed on steep slopes such as Van Voorhis tends to be about 4 > miles an hour – and if loaded, a tad less. This happens to be the > same speed as I walk. Regardless of my EC experience, I am not > about to travel at walking speed, with my back to the traffic, at > any site where there are vehicles (cars, trucks or even bikes) > traveling at 45 miles an hour if I have the option of not doing so. > > > > There is a place for diversity for bike travel preferences and > abilities. Even though trained cyclists, especially with automobile > driving experience, should take a proper position in a travel lane, > we still need shoulders for some types (and ages) of cyclists who > are not ready for this step. We cyclists also need shoulders for > steep hill climbing and even for occasional safety and maintenance > stops. (Ever had to walk you bike along a highway to a next place > for some kind of assistance?) We need complete streets…and > shoulders when there are no sidewalks or wide lanes are part of > “complete roads.” > > > > So much for my 2 cents! > > > > Don > > > > > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard- > bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl > Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 6:40 AM > To: Nick Hein > Cc: Paula Hunt; bikeboard(a)cheat.org > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road > > > > Since Nick's reply to John missed my earlier reply to John and > gunnar, I repeat it here to keep it in the thread-Frank > > If Van Voorhis had a wide lane uphill, we wouldn't have to "vie > with cars". They would be able to pass us leaving a 3-foot gap > between them and us. A wide lane is 14-feet wide. The lanes on > Beechurst are 8-feet wide. > > I hope everyone reads the links that gunnar provided. Our > discussions and decisions would be more productive if they came > from information rather than just personal opinion. > > I will take issue with the second link "How to Not Get Hit by Cars > vs."Effective Cycling"", however. The unidentified author claims > that Effective Cycling teaches that bicycles = cars. Saying that > "Cyclists fare best when they ACT and ARE TREATED AS DRIVERS of > vehicles" in no way says that bicycle = car. That fundamental > principle of Effective Cycling is about behavior not machinery. > > Having taken the Road I course, gunnar knows well that our > instructor explicitly stated that bicycles are narrower, lighter > and slower than cars. gunnar can also tell you that our instructor > taught us how to optimize the advantages and how to minimize the > disadvantages that those differences present. We learned that > being visible, predictable, assertive and courteous = safe > cycling. We learned that our body language and our lane position > informs the motorist of what to expect and we learned appropriate > body language and lane position for every situation. We learned how > to ride straight and how to scan, signal and negotiate to obtain > the right of way. We also learned that most crashes occur at > intersections and that's where proper body language and lane > position are most important. > > I can only suppose adults riding bikes on sidewalks downtown is > illegal because bicycles present an unacceptable danger to > pedestrians. I really doubt the law was passed to protect > bicyclists from getting hit by a car exiting a driveway or parking > lot, or getting hit by a car that doesn't expect to see the cyclist > pop off the sidewalk in mid-block or at the corner. I also suppose > that riding on sidewalks outside of downtown is not illegal because > there aren't many sidewalks and they're not very used. This week, > the Traffic Commission created a Pedestrian Safety Board. If that > Board is successful, and I hope it is, we will have sidewalks along > all roadways and they will be used by multitudes of pedestrians. > Of course that will take years. In the meantime, if the community > gets the idea that bicycles are not supposed to ride on the roads > and bicycles present an unacceptable danger to pedestrians we will > be left to ride our rollers in our living rooms. > > My voice is so loud because I dearly love road cycling. I have > ridden well over 100,000 miles and I've ridden in London, Paris, > Munich, Vienna, Venice, New York, DC, Chicago, Pittsburgh, San > Francisco, Denver, Austin and many of the roads and the biggest > mountains in between. Until I studied Effective Cycling and took > the Road I course, every time I rode in traffic, I was afraid. > When I heard a loud motor vehicle come up behind me I would > cringe. Since studying and implementing Effective Cycling, > confidence and relaxation have replaced that fear and now, 99.99% > of the motorists I encounter treat me with respect. Heck, many of > them even smile and wave! > > My voice is so loud because I can imagine a time when it will > become impossible for you to experience what I have. > > Frank > > > > Nick Hein wrote: > > John, > > I don't see where there's any conflict with recommending paved > shoulders. I DONT contend that they should be marked as bike > lanes. I DO contend that cyclists should have some training before > using them, and that they have a place to practice that training > without undue risk of getting hit by cars. If you don't consider > that a suitable solution, what would you propose - under the > assumption that a separated path along VanVoorhis would be > impractical? Would a path along West Run (creek) be acceptable as > the training ground? > > > > I'm as interested as anyone in coming up with a solution that > serves the most people in the best way for the longest time - and I > agree that the ECer's get a little myopic (they dis recumbents for > instance) and I don't want to get sucked into anyone's myopia. If > you think there's a way to put a separated path along VanVoorhis > please give details. > > > > For such a task I'd recommend the website mapmyride.com. You can > overlay topo and satellite maps to help with routing. > > > > You can also find mon county plat maps at www.assessor.org if > there's any question about property ownership. > > > > For information, the entire length of Van Voorhis from Burroughs > (BBT) is 2 miles. From VanVoorhis to the Mon River trail on West > Run Creek is 1.5 miles. What are the thoughts on a suggestion for > paved shoulders on VanVoorhis and a bike trail along West Run > Creek. What do you propose instead? What do you object to in this > proposal? > > > > Nick > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: John Lozier > > To: gunn4r Shogren > > Cc: Nick Hein ; Paula Hunt ; bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 5:22 PM > > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road > > > > Thanks, Gunnar, for interesting links and supportive words. I > don't want to be involved in rigid thinking one way or another. > > > > I encourage folks to read the following links you sent, and > consider in relation to the loudest voices on our bike board. > > > > http://bicyclesafe.com/index.html > > > > http://bicyclesafe.com/eci.html > > > > > > On Sep 7, 2007, at 3:57 PM, gunn4r Shogren wrote: > > > > > Judging from the results from google using "cyclists fare best when > they"- > > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=mozilla&rls=org.mozilla% > 3Aen-US%3Aunofficial&q=cyclists+fare+best+when+they&btnG=Search > > and these few pages that I brought up- > > http://bicyclesafe.com/eci.html > > http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1119262 > > > > It seems that we're not alone in our two sided argument and such. > > > > Bicycles are in a really interesting postion, they can go both ways, > > they are quite flexible, square-peg-round-hole. Whether you like it > > or not. > > And children, kids, use them, which only adds to the confusion and > problems. > > Education can goe a long way, but insistence of either way probably > > won't do it all. > > > > So somewhere compromise probably has to rear it's ugly head and step > > in. Strange but true. > > > > Sometimes gray can be good. Sometimes gray is better than nothing. > > It's not the same as selling your soul. > > > > I personally think that each situation can demand a different answer, > > no one-size-fits-all. > > > > Let's keep harping for Harmony. Sounds nice. > > > > gunnar. > > > > On 9/7/07, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org> wrote: > >> All: >> >> >> >> That stretch of Van Voorhis is curvy and very steep. To me it >> doesn't seem >> >> practical to widen the traffic lanes and expect bicyclists to vie >> with cars >> >> for priority. Downhill maybe, but not uphill. >> >> >> >> That would be a near-perfect example of a place where I would like >> to see >> >> either 1) a separate bike path, with a curb or other physical barrier >> >> between it and the auto lane, or 2) a wide sidewalk designated for >> bike-ped >> >> use. >> >> >> >> Actually, my two options are not really different, as I would allow >> >> pedestrians on my bike path (keep to the right, of course). >> >> >> >> Okay, this is not what the loudest voices want to hear. However, >> that is my >> >> story and I'm sticking to it. >> >> >> >> John >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 7, 2007, at 8:54 AM, Nick Hein wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Paula, >> >> The best recommendation to make is that the road be built with a >> paved >> >> shoulder so there is room for bikes, pedestrians AND motor >> vehicles. As a >> >> bike board member (and personally as well) my experience has been >> that >> >> dedicated bike lanes confuse motorists about where bikes are >> allowed - >> >> essentially giving them the mistaken impression that they don't >> belong in >> >> the traffic lane. Under state and federal law bicyclists are a >> vehicle >> >> subject to the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle >> >> operator, so they should be in the vehicle lane except when there is >> >> overtaking traffic (ie when they are going below the speed limit). >> >> >> >> Thanks for bringing up this issue. I've cc'ed this to the bike >> board. I >> >> don't believe the road is in the city limits, but it certainly >> feeds alot of >> >> traffic to the city - many of whom are potential cyclists. I'll >> call Chet >> >> today and ask him about the issue. >> >> >> >> Sorry if it sounded like a rant. >> >> Nick >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Paula Hunt >> >> To: Bill Reger-Nash ; Nick Hein >> >> Cc: tim.warner(a)mail.wvu.edu >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:15 PM >> >> Subject: "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road >> >> >> >> Dear Bill and Nick, >> >> >> >> Tim and I attended the "Road Service Fee" meeting last night, and >> I was >> >> intrigued when Chet Parson said a bike lane or trail was proposed >> to go down >> >> Van Voorhis Rd. and end at West Run Rd. The following is my note >> to him >> >> asking him to "connect" the lane/trail all the way to the Mon >> River Trail >> >> (Rail Trail). I thought I would keep you both in the loop. >> Maybe you were >> >> aware of this already (?). >> >> >> >> Thanks to you both for all your good work to make Morgantown a >> more walkable >> >> and cyclable place! >> >> paula >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Improvements for Van Voorhid Road [yes, I spelled Van >> Voorhis >> >> incorrectly!] >> >> From: "Paula Hunt" <pjhunt(a)xemaps.com> >> >> To: parsons(a)plantogether.org >> >> >> >> Dear Mr. Parsons, >> >> >> >> During the meeting at South Middle School last night I was >> interested to >> >> hear that one of the suggested road improvements was safe bicycle >> access >> >> along Van Voorhis Road ending at West Run Road. I respectfully >> ask you to >> >> consider continuing the bicycle lane all the way down to the Rail >> Trail at >> >> the end of Van Voorhis Road. Stopping at West Run is sooooooo >> close, but >> >> not close enough. I calculate that it will only add 1¼ miles to >> the bike >> >> lane. As you know, VanV Road is steep, narrow, and twisty down >> there, and >> >> a lot of people live on it. A bike lane would be an inexpensive and >> >> welcome improvement. >> >> >> >> I'm sure you know that many people use the Trail to commute in to >> >> Morgantown. I live along the newly opened northern section of the >> Mon >> >> River Trail, and I know a few people who live in Point Marion and are >> >> using the Trail to commute to work in Morgantown. The number of >> cyclists >> >> that go by our house all times of the day is amazing! My husband >> is now >> >> riding his bike to work at the University via the Trail. Many others >> >> travel from the south. Students living in The District could safely >> >> access the Trail. I'm sure you agree that linking the Trail to >> >> neighborhoods, major apartment blocks, schools, and major >> employers will >> >> get a lot of people out of their cars. As you know, bike lanes and >> >> walking trails are much cheaper to build than roads. Perhaps we >> could do >> >> them as a first step rather than as a last step? >> >> >> >> I wish *I* could ride the Trail to work! >> >> >> >> Thanks for all your time with this, >> >> >> >> Paula Hunt >> >> Treasurer >> >> Mon River Trails Conservancy >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> >> Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: >> 9/5/2007 >> >> 2:55 PM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Bikeboard mailing list >> >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Bikeboard mailing list >> >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> >> > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.6/991 - Release Date: > 9/5/2007 2:55 PM > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] "Improvements" to Van Voorhis Road
by director 09 Sep '07

09 Sep '07

Good evening, I hope I haven't stirred up an irreversible hornets' nest with my comments. My apologies to Paula Hunt who has been cc'ed on every exchange. I should have probably have indicated earlier what I have done to date on this issue. I called Chet Parsons and left a voicemail message asking (as an affected cyclist - but not as a bicycle boardmember) to ensure that VanVoorhis has paved shoulders all the way to its end. In the brief (and calm) message I expressed my interest in having VanVoorhis be a safe route from the apartments at West Run and Baker's Ridge to the rail trail and to Suncrest. I also asked him to call me if he had any questions. Any of you are free to do the same with your recommendations. I'm not sure whether action is required of the bicycle board. I respectfully leave that up to the chairman of the board. Nick Hein Just some guy on a wierd bike.

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Agenda Item for next meeting: Calendar for the year
by director 06 Sep '07

06 Sep '07

Good evening, May I suggest that we make up a calendar for the next year, making note of when the city meetings and local events are? We've been in kind of a reactive mode all this past year and I was wondering if looking at the calendar a year in advance might help us to prepare better. I do this for Positive Spin (we're doing it at the moment in fact) and it helps us know when to get out news stories and recruit volunteers. I realize the bike board functions differently, but looking at a calendar never hurts. I've attached the Excel spreadsheet I use as a template every year. If someone else has a better template, or online planner please feel free to contribute it in place of this simple spreadsheet. Thanks. Nick Hein

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Meeting
by Sam Stone 06 Sep '07

06 Sep '07

I will be unable to attend this evening's meeting due to a death in the family. Sam Stone Samuel Spencer Stone Attorney At Law 221 Willey Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: (304) 296-2553 Ext. 1 Fax: (304) 292-4034 fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Thursday, 9/6 Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '07

02 Sep '07

Bike Board Members, The attached zip folder contains the agenda and read-aheads for our meeting next Thursday 9/6. This meeting will focus on the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award application and a review of the 8 goals that we defined back in December: Infrastructure, Education, Bike Commuting, Public Relations, Bicycle Friendly Community Award, Law, Maps and Bike Parking and the 84 ideas we had for achieving those goals. The BFC application provides a baseline in the areas of Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning that map somewhat to our goals. Submitting the application will also bring the City objective feedback and recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists. By Wednesday, we will have formally provided the Traffic Commission recommendations for Infrastructure, Education and now, the BFC award. Looking at some of our 84 ideas (they're in the attached zip folder in a Word document labeled BikeBoardGoals) we've also made progress on some of them in addition to those that we formally presented to the Traffic Commission. For example, engaging Board of Education in efforts to increase bicycle transit, bike racks at schools, non-motorized parade, and bike racks in parking garages. In our 84 ideas, several relate to WVU. At our meeting this Thursday, Jonathan is also going to take the initiative to get us moving on them. We've learned a lot in the past year. At this Thursday's meeting, I'd like our new members to get up to speed with the rest of us and for all of us to renew our energy and decide where to go from here. See you Thursday! Frank

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Bicycle Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '07

30 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, Do you concur with my presenting the attached Bicycle Friendly Community award application to the Traffic Commission at their meeting next Wednesday? Normally, we would review the application in our meeting, finalize it, approve it and then present it to the Traffic Commission. Since our next meeting is next Thursday, that means that the earliest that we could deliver the application to the TC would be October 4. Positive Spin worked on part I over a year ago. Don Spencer, Greg Good, Nick Hein and I (the BFC committe) have been working on the whole application since February. To complete the application, we interviewed and obtained input from * Chet Parson, MPO Director; * Dan Boroff, City Manager; * Terry Hough, City Engineer and Director Public Works; * Phil Scott, Chief of Police; Mike Lantz, Police rep on TC; Mark Trump and Brian Hennessey, bicycle mounted police; * David Bruffy, Director of MountainLine; * Tom Arnold, Director of Morgantown Parking Authority; * Ralph Larue, Assistant Director BOPARC; * Terri Cutright, Director Downtown Morgantown; * Stacey Brodak, Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau We completed our interview with Dan Boroff last Monday. He is reviewing the attached now. He said that he would sign it and submit it after we ran it through the Traffic Commission. My intention is to have Ron Justice, Morgantown Mayor and MPO President; Dan Boroff, City Manager; and Chet Parsons, MPO Director to sign the transmittal letter to the League of American Bicyclists. By next week, I think they will be primed to do it. If they have to wait until October or later, it might not happen. I want to present the application to the TC next week mainly to keep them on board and to take the opportunity to use it to educate them about what it takes to become a bicycle friendly community. We don't need their approval because we're not asking for any money. But, if we delivered it directly to Justice, Boroff and Parsons without their first seeing it, we could lose their future support. As you review the application, I hope you will see that it is an accurate, if somewhat rosy, report of the bicycling situation in the Greater Morgantown area. I'm pretty sure we won't win the award. Everybody we interviewed understands that's not the immediate purpose. They understand that submitting the award will get us authoritative feedback from LAB that the City can use to make us a Bicycle Friendly Community. Some attachments listed at the back of Part II of the application, such as our February recommendations to the TC, are not included in the attachment to this message because they would make it way to big and you already have them. Sorry for the long message:( Obviously, I need your reply by next Tuesday! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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[Fwd: Grant]
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

Bike Board Members, The outlook for a state grant to support our Education recommendations looks really positive. I met again last Monday with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. He was very forgiving and understanding that I didn't have more than a short list of cost items with just a few cost estimates and only a 10 line outline for a justification when I'd promised to have the meat of the application done by now. At our last meeting, Mr. Mikorski agreed to contact Harold Simmons, the WV Coordinator of the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) to find out who has applied in the past, who received them, who didn't and why they did or didn't get them. Jeff spoke with Mr. Simmons and learned that Beckley and one other city applied for the grant in the past (before the minimum request was $30K). Beckley won a $10K education grant because they had a very well defined program. On the other hand, the City that didn't get the grant had a half-baked proposal (my words) and couldn't answer questions about it when asked. The best news is that Mr. Simmons said the state is looking for proposals that will diversify the TEP. One concern that Mr. Mikorski voiced in our last meeting was that the City might resist submitting an Education grant proposal if they thought it would compete with their proposal for more Streetscape funding. Mr. Mikorski raised this with Mr. Simmons. Simmons replied that the proposal evaluators wouldn't consider them to be competing at all because the Streetscape money is much more and, more importantly, it's category (infrastructure) is very different. In fact, Mr. Simmons encouraged Mr. Mikorski to submit the Effective Cycling Education proposal because the state is looking for more proposals of that type. Mr. Mikorski also made the brilliant observation that the Bike-and-Chevron shared lane markings are also educational. I was concerned that the $30K minimum was too high for the Education scope that we recommended to the Traffic Commission in our February recommendations. The Bike-and-Chevron details that we delivered to the Traffic Commission in June total approximately $13K so we may be able to submit a well substantiated and justified proposal. The key is going to be able to estimate impact. Mr. Mikorski agreed to meet with me again in a month, or earlier if we get something useful done. In the meantime, he volunteered to draft the parts of the proposal that he can without having the cycling specific content. Hope you're all getting in good rides! I was writing this on my front porch and was alarmed when it got dark already at 8:24 pm:( See you Thursday next week! Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Grant Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:00:16 -0400 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org CC: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)comcast.net> Bike Board members, Those of you who printed and posted flyers for this weekend's Road I course, please accept my gratitude. Nobody signed up. The next offering is September 8-9. Attached is the flyer updated for these dates. Would you please replace the flyers you posted with this one? Perhaps with a little more exposure time, the flyers will bring in a minimum of 4 participants. Yesterday, I met with Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager. He is quite supportive of pursuing a WV Transportation Enhancement grant to support our Education recommendations. To submit a grant on our behalf, Mr. Mikorski needs us to define what the money would be spent on, how much would be spent on each item, and the transportation impact. Our chances of getting the grant depend on how substantive and credible a case we can make. Who will work with me to do this? Intent-to-propose applications are due 15-November. Grants are $30K minimum and must be spent in 12-15 months. The state provides 80% and the municipality or county must contribute 20%. The application must be approved by City Council. Proposed projects must fit into one or more of 12 categories. Category #1 is "provision of facilities for pedestrians or bicyclists". Category #2 is "provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Proposals are due 15-Jan. Awards are announced 6-9 months later. Mr. Mikorski has a good rapport with Harold Simmons the WV coordinator of transportation grants. He will talk with Simmons to find out who applied for category 1 and 2 grants in the past, who received them, who didn't and why they did or didn't get them. He'll feed guidance back to us. Anytime the City spends over $10K on one project, they must request competitive bids. Mr. Mikorski emphasized that the state won't pay salaries but will pay consultants. We should recognize that the City will probably end up hiring consultants rather than funding Bike Board members. I will talk with Ron Eck about the best way to balance this out. Dr. Eck is Chairman of the Traffic Commission, a WVU Civil Engineering professor, and, I believe, a member of a consulting group. In our February recommendations, we recommended that the City get a $10K grant to be spent over 24-months to purchase, develop and deliver training. We didn't define any more detail than that. If we flesh out our education details and they total to less than $30K, we could include infrastructure. That we convince City Council and the State that they will realize substantial value for their investment is crucial. My next meeting with Mr. Mikorski is 22-August. Let's have a substantive case to present! I look forward to your reply. Frank /Cyclists Fare Best when They Act and Are Treated as Drivers of Vehicles/ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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WVU Bicycle Library
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

I have always strongly held that if we really want to make a significant change here in Morgantown we need to target WVU. While community bike programs in the United States (vs Europe) are often riddled with vandalism and theft issues, this blog at AASHE - http://www.aashe.net/staffblog/campus-culture/community-yellow-bike-programs - claims the Bicycle Library - http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html - at the University of Kentucky is set-up in a way that avoids these problems via a check-out system with accountability. Now that WVU is back in session this may be an interesting approach to bring to the awareness of the SGA. What do you all think? Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVU Bicycle Library
by director 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

Jonathan, Although I agree in principle with the concept of a bike library, it's effectiveness depends on having other things in place first. 1) Secure, accessible parking 2) Educated cyclists If you implement it by giving bikes to undisciplined cyclists from a central location you may do more harm than good. I think our highest priority should be to educate cyclists and motorists (and pedestrians) how to share the roads safely. Then act to get secure parking, then make bikes freely available. (in that order) But I might be wrong. Anyone else? Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:51:08 -0400 >I have always strongly held that if we really want to make a significant >change here in Morgantown we need to target WVU. While community bike >programs in the United States (vs Europe) are often riddled with >vandalism and theft issues, this blog at AASHE - >http://www.aashe.net/staffblog/campus-culture/community-yellow-bike-programs >- claims the Bicycle Library - >http://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html - at the University of >Kentucky is set-up in a way that avoids these problems via a check-out >system with accountability. > >Now that WVU is back in session this may be an interesting approach to >bring to the awareness of the SGA. What do you all think? > >Jonathan > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Call for agenda items
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply with any topics that you want on the agenda for our September 6 meeting. Two tentative items are the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application that should be final by then and the application for a WV Transportation Enhancement Program grant to support our Education plan and, perhaps, our Infrastructure plan. Also, if you haven't taken the LAB Road I course, the next offering is September 8-9 and you can register by calling BOPARC at 304-296-8356. Frank

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Advocacy campaign announced by Trek at their annual meeting
by director 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Check this out! http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/277.html Note that some of the money will be going to Bike Friendly Cities. Another incentive to get the application finished. Nick Note that the author shares my last name. My family is from Madison, but as far as I know we're not related.

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August Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 17 Aug '07

17 Aug '07

Attached, please find the minutes for the August meeting of the Bike Board. Thank you, and have a nice day further, BETSY SHOGREN

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Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator is back online!
by director 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

Good morning, I came across this calculator on one of the email lists I subscribe to. I wanted to send it to Bill Reger-Nash, but didn't have his individual address so I'm sending it to the group. Hope it's of general interest. You input the population of your community and a few other simple factors to get a cost calculation of health factors. Hope it helps. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Barry Zalph <barry(a)bicyclingforlouisville.org> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:44:45 -0400 Several years ago, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation posted on one of its Active Living websites a research-based Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator. Here is their message about the renewed availability of the calculator online. This is a great tool for showing the economic benefits to a community of increasing walking or bicycling. Begin forwarded message: > <snip> > > Hello, > > Great news! The Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator is back online at: > http://www.ecu.edu/picostcalc/. The cost calculator is a free, > easy-to-use tool that provides an estimate of the financial cost of > physically inactive people to a particular community, city, state or > business. You are being contacted because you asked to be notified > when this tool is back online; you will not receive future emails from > us. > > David Chenoweth, PhD, a professor of health education and director of > worksite health promotion studies at East Carolina University and > former grantee of the RWJF Active Living Leadership program, is the > creator of the cost calculator. If you have questions about the > calculator, you may reach Dr. Chenoweth directly > at hmacheno(a)coastalnet.com. > > Best regards, > Gail > > Gail C. Klein > Administrative Assistant > > Robert Wood Johnson Foundation > Route 1 and College Road East Princeton, NJ 08543 > Tel. 609 627-5926 www.rwjf.org >

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Fwd: anti-Bike Route brochure
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Bicycle Board Members, The following link provides the most concise (2 pages) information about bike lanes and positive measures to increase cycling that I have seen. http://savingcommunities.org/issues/transportation/pedalcycle/libertylanesb… . I hope you'll take a look at it. Thanks to Nick for finding it! Frank >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:44:45 -0400 >From: "director " <director(a)positivespin.org> >Subject: anti-Bike Route brochure >X-Originating-IP: [63.66.160.254] >To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >Reply-to: <director(a)positivespin.org> >X-Mailer: <IMail v8.05> > >Frank, >Don't know if you're interested in this but I thought I'd pass it >on. This is from a guy in Pittsburgh that I met Sunday. I told him how >lucky we are in Morgantown that there hasn't been a bike lane put in yet. > >http://savingcommunities.org/issues/transportation/pedalcycle/libertylanesb… > >Nick

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"Street Smarts" bike safety literature
by director 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

Good evening, Just wanted to let everyone know that Positive Spin ordered a case (212 copies) of the Street Smarts book that was handed out at the Road I class in April. The package is expected to arrive tomorrow so I'll have them at the shop Wed at Positive Spin 5-7pm (or any of our other open times). If you would like copies please call (276-0213) or come by and pick up what you need. They cost us about $1 each, we'd appreciate any compensation anyone can offer. If you have a group and want multiple copies we're happy to accomodate, but please consider helping us cover costs so we can order another case when this one's gone. Please pass this information on to any individuals or groups who may be interested. Also for information, we have bike safety education videos for all ages. Thanks Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin

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