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Grant
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

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

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Fwd: Safe Routes to Schools Program
by Greg Good 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

Hello all, I just received this notice from the MPO that the coordinator of the Safe Routes to Schools program for the WVDOT will be in town next, Thursday, August 16. It's an open invitation, so it is legit to let anyone know who wants to promote pedestrian or bicycle travel to school for grade school and middle school. NB: not applicable to high schools. Greg >>> "Kelli LaNeve" <klaneve(a)moncpc.org> 8/10/2007 9:45 AM >>> Members: The MPO would like to invite you to the next Policy Board Meeting on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers to hear a presentation on the Safe Routes to School Program. This is a national program created by Section 1404 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). It provides federal funds to West Virginia to substantially improve the ability of primary and middle school students (K-8) to walk and bicycle to school safely. The purposes of this program are to enable and encourage children to walk and bicycle to school, to make walking and bicycling to school a safer and more appealing transportation choice and to facilitate the planning, development and implementation of such projects. Please join the presenter, Rebecca Davison (WVDOH) and the Policy Board for this informative meeting. Also, please feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who you feel might be interested. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at 291-9572. Thank you, Kelli LaNeve Office Manager Monongalia County Planning Commission Greater Morgantown MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown WV. 26505 304 291 9572 304 291 9573 (FAX) www.moncpc.org <http://www.moncpc.org/>

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MHS Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

Dear Frank Devono, Substituting bicycling for driving to MHS is one solution to the parking problem reported in today's Dominion Post. Providing secure sheltered bicycle storage, a shower, and a locker to store commuting stuff would facilitate cycling to school. MHS currently provides driving students who drive and park on school property a $45/month benefit. The benefit may not be on the books but it is nonetheless real. Please consider reallocating at least a part of this benefit to students who ride their bikes to school in the form of a cash payment, voucher, or some other tangible reward. Have you considered some physical education credit? Morgantown has 2 League of American Bicyclists certified Cycling Instructors who would be happy to teach students to ride safely and confidently to school, if you need help. Students who travel 5 miles or less to school, certainly 1 mile or less, could bicycle to school almost as easily and quickly as driving. Promoting the health and environmental benefits of riding a bike to school coupled with a student-led campaign to make it "cool" could possibly eliminate the parking problem as well as improve the health of the students. Please contact me by replying to this message or by calling me at 304-376-0446 to realize this solution. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Pictures of bike facilities
by director 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Good evening, I just came across this photo resource for bike facility pictures. Couldn't remember if it had been mentioned before. http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/pool/ It was mentioned on the website... http://mplsbikelove.com/forum/index.php under (blush) bikeporn Interestingly, bikers in MSP haven't been nearly as inconvenienced by the I35W bridge collapse as drivers. When I was a student at the UofM I lived a few blocks from this bridge. Traffic got jugged up then (1980). Fortunately MSP has been establishing some outstanding bike paths and routes. I was there a few years ago and the city is like 2 different places depending whether you bike or drive. The biking city is much friendlier, more relaxed and functional. Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Storage
by Chris Fletcher 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Mr. Gmeindle: Thank you for submitting your recommendation. I will incorporate same into the proposed revisions that the Planning Commission will be reviewing this Thursday at their regular monthly meeting. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Planning Director City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 (o) 304.284.7534 (f) cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org _____ From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:21 PM To: Chris Fletcher Cc: Ron Justice; Dan Boroff; Don Spencer; bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Bicycle Storage Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Morgantown Director of Planning 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Chris, Following is a response to your request of Don Spencer for the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's recommendation on bicycle storage space for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4. Based upon precedents set by cities of similar size and demographics, we recommend the following MINIMUM guidelines: * 1 indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit should be provided. (Ideally 2 spaces per dwelling unit should be provided.) * Each space should be a minimum of 3-feet x 6-feet x 4-feet * Each bicycle should be able to be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure. * There should also be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle. Please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address or phone number below to discuss. Also, please reply with confirmation of your receipt of this letter. Sincerely, Frank Gmeindl, Chairman Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Email: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net> Phone: 304-376-0446 Betsy Shogren, Secretary Email: edz4(a)cdc.gov <mailto:edz4@cdc.gov> Phone: 937-602-4483

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Bicycle Storage
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Morgantown Director of Planning 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Chris, Following is a response to your request of Don Spencer for the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's recommendation on bicycle storage space for multi-family dwellings in areas zoned B-4. Based upon precedents set by cities of similar size and demographics, we recommend the following MINIMUM guidelines: * 1 indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit should be provided. (Ideally 2 spaces per dwelling unit should be provided.) * Each space should be a minimum of 3-feet x 6-feet x 4-feet * Each bicycle should be able to be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure. * There should also be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle. Please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address or phone number below to discuss. Also, please reply with confirmation of your receipt of this letter. Sincerely, Frank Gmeindl, Chairman Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Email: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net <mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net> Phone: 304-376-0446 Betsy Shogren, Secretary Email: edz4(a)cdc.gov <mailto:edz4@cdc.gov> Phone: 937-602-4483

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Class Flyer
by autumn bliss 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

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Thu, 2-Aug, Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '07

01 Aug '07

Bike Board Members, Please find attached 2 files: the minutes of our last meeting and the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. The Traffic Commission won't be meeting on their regular day this month, the day before our meeting. They'll probably have it shortly after our Thursday meeting so this Thursday, we'll have a chance to craft anything we want to deliver to them this month. The minutes of the July TC meeting aren't out yet and I'm wishing I'd written a summary right after the meeting because I forgetting. But, here's my best recollection: At the July TC meeting, all but one or two of the TC members showed up an hour earlier than their regular starting time to participate in my 1-hour lecture on Transportation Cycling for Planners and Public Officials. Everyone was quite engaged and we had lively discussion about effective cycling and how transportation planning can facilitate or thwart effective cycling. I think most of the members now have a much better idea of how cyclists should ride in traffic and how planners, public officials and motorists should treat cyclists. During their normal course of business, the TC unanimously voted to request the City Manager to implement the bike-and-chevron shared lane markings that we recommended for the streets over which the City has control. They also voted unanimously to ask the City Manager to meet with the State DOH to arrange to implement the markings on the streets that we recommended within the City that the state DOH controls. During my presentation, Frank Devono, Superintendent of Schools, and Ted Shriver of Williams-Shriver architects presented their plan to move Prairie Avenue to accommodate Morgantown High School expansion. Trying to score some points I think following my presentation on cycling, they reported that they were going to retain the existing bike rack but move it across the street. After a long discussion, the TC practically directed them to include indoor bicycle parking in their design. See you Thursday! Remember, rehydrate at every tee;) Frank

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Pgh meeting on shared lane markings & bike parking
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Last night I attended a meeting in Pittsburgh on their recently installed Bike-and-Chevron markings and on bicycle parking. Attached is my summary of the meeting. They work! Frank

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Chevrons
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Isn't the attached a beautiful site? Frank

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July Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 18 Jul '07

18 Jul '07

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

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Re: [Bikeboard] Lecture to TC tonight 5:30
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

Nick, Perfect! Thanks! May I copy this response to the Bike Board? It shows we're getting traction. Frank At 11:37 AM 7/12/2007, you wrote: >Mr. Shriver, >As requested by Frank Gmeindl of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board I'm >forwarding to you a copy of recommendations that were prepared the city of >Morgantown for bike lockers to be considered for downtown bike parking >(they were not presented). You may find this information helpful when >Morgantown High School grounds are redeveloped. I have much more >extensive information available. Please contact me if you would like to >discuss it further, I'd be happy to meet with you at your convenience. > >As you may know, there is currently an unsheltered bike rack in front of >the school that sees little use. I've discussed with the vice principal, >the reasons that students wouldn't want to leave any bike in an >unsheltered and unsecure location. I believe that weather exposure is at >the top of this list. > >Frank also indicated that it's been decided to move bike parking across >the street from the school. I would urge that this decision be >reconsidered, and instead that the car spaces be relocated so bikes can be >next to the school. Besides the symbolic effect of putting bikes closer >than cars, a cross-street location for bike parking would mean that >students have to walk across traffic to get to school after parking their >bikes. It would make more sense to replace 1 or 2 car-parking spaces next >to the building with bike parking (10 or more bikes can typically fit in a >single car space) and put the car spaces across the street. > >In fact, it's been shown at many other facilities that if you provide a >sheltered, secure and attractive bike parking facility the number of >people driving will be reduced enough to reduce parking lot size. > >Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance providing >information or advice. > >Nick Hein >Director, Positive Spin >(and Morgantown Municipal Bike Board) >Morgantown, WV >304-267-0213 >304-599-1791 >I understand that > >

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Lecture to TC tonight 5:30
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Just a reminder that 5:30-6:30 tonight in Council Chambers at City Hall, I'm delivering to the Traffic Commission an updated version of the lecture that you helped me develop. If you have nothing better to do, I'd appreciate your attendance. After the lecture, the TC will have their regular monthly meeting. I haven't seen the agenda yet but I expect the regular Bike Board report to be one of the first items. In that portion, we'll deliver the recommendations on the Bike-and-Chevron locations. Just your physical presence would make this a lot easier for me. Frank

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Happy Birthday, Jonathan!
by Elizabeth Shogren 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

Thanks for coming to the meeting on your birthday. :-)

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Computer Projector
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Bike Board members, Can anybody bring a computer projector to the meeting tomorrow night? Frank

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5-July Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

Bike Board Members, Please find attached a zip folder that contains the agenda and 4 read-aheads for this Thursday's Bike Board meeting. Hope you're all getting in some good riding in the meantime! See you Thursday! Frank

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Chevron Google Map Online
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

I created a map showing all the Chevrons proposed in the Roadway Symbol Plan 6.11.07.doc. You can view the url below at Google Maps. I've attached a KML file that you may use with Google World to fly around and view all the chevrons. Tell me if you find any mistakes. Google doesn't align the roads perfectly with the satellite view, however, it's pretty close. I hope this makes the process to prioritize the suggested Chevrons easier for everyone, it certainly has for me. Google Maps BB Chevrons: http://tinyurl.com/348oq9 Jonathan

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June Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

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

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TC meeting outcome
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Bike Board Members, Our interaction with the Traffic Commission tonight (13-May) was probably the most successful yet. *1. Education* The TC members unanimously agreed to start their next meeting 1 hour early to participate in the Intro to Safe Cycling course for planners and public officials. (This is the presentation whose draft I sent you before our last meeting. I will ask for your feedback on the final before I present it to the TC.) The next TC meeting is Wednesday, 11-July, 5:30 PM. *2. Replacement Members* The TC agreed with our recommendations of Autumn Bryson, Gunnar Shogren, Sam Stone and Alice Vernon as replacement members. *3. Bike-and-Chevron markings* On behalf of the Infrastructure Committee, Chip presented the attached recommendation for placement of the Bike-and-Chevron markings. As you can see on the attached, we categorized the recommended streets into city streets, state or county road under DOH jurisdiction and intersections of city and DOH roads. The Traffic Commission asked us to prioritize the city streets and to prioritize the other roads and give the prioritized lists to Terry Hough. She agreed to present the recommendation to the WV DOH and report back to the TC and Bike Board. The TC is definitely behind this and wants to get at least some of it done. * 4. Rail trail signs and stripes (First part of Sam Stone's request) *The TC accepted our recommendation to install "Keep Right" signs at all trail entrances and voted to request BOPARC to implement. They discussed extensively our striping recommendation. They voted to recommend to BOPARC that they install appropriate stripes on congested sections of the trail. *5. Second part of Sam Stone's request *I reported that Stone's request was congruent with our February Bike-and-Chevron recommendations (Broad Goal 1 Pilot Project 1) but that he identified some additional routes. I pointed out that some of both of our and Sam's routes are outside the city limits and all of them are state roads. We have the list of routes but I didn't provide it. I suggested that we provide it after the city implements the recommendations discussed in item #3 above. They agreed. *ACTION ITEM * The Infrastructure Committee will prioritize the Bike-under-Chevron recommended locations and provide the prioritized lists to Terry Hough. * *Frank

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FWD: Re: [Thunderhead] Bicycle Commuting Brochure
by director 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Good evening, This brochure from the Utah DOT just came out. If you know anyone who is considering bike commuting, please consider sharing it with them. Historically, every year that saw rising gas prices has been accompanied with higher injury and death rates. These can be prevented with adequate education. After reading the book recommend that they find a buddy as well. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Brad Woods" <brad(a)utahbikes.org> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:29:43 -0600 The Utah Department of Transportation came out with a Bicycle Commuting Guide a few years ago that is pretty good. It is based on a guide from the Capital Bicycling Club in Olympia Washington. It can be downloaded here. http://www.dot.state.ut.us/main/f?p=100:pg:10678283872203470000:::1:T,V:1020 , Brad Woods Utah Bicycle Coalition

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FW: New Bike Lanes, Bike Swap, and More!
by Elizabeth Shogren 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Looks like Pittsburgh had some success getting their "sharrows" (our "chevrons") on the road, and the mayor is even planning to take a spin and have a photo opp. I thought it might be worth popping the Bike PGH folks an email to find out some of the details. (company, locales, etc.) ------------------------------ *From:* BikePGH [mailto:news@bike-pgh.org] *Sent:* Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:02 AM *To:* riccipt(a)yahoo.com *Subject:* New Bike Lanes, Bike Swap, and More! 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BFC Application - BOPARC Interview
by director 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Good morning, I've arranged to meet with Ralph LaRue to discuss the BOPARC BFC application questions. Greg Good and I were supposed to attend, I don't know if he'll be back in town yet. I'd invite anyone else interested to attend. Here are the details. Where: Marilla Park BOPARC office When: Wed Jun 20 1pm (~ 1 hr) Will also briefly discuss LAB Bike Safety classes to be offered through BOPARC Thank you, Nick Hein

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Tulsa to Deploy RFID Automated Bike Rental Racks
by director 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

Good evening, Frank, Sorry I was late for the TC meeting. The shop was crazy tonite, in a wonderful sort of way. Thanks for the synopsis. Sounds like everything went well. Just received this news about the Tulsa Cyclestation/ bike sharing system. Sounds like something that might work here. Details below. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org" <johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org> Reply-To: johnboyle(a)bicyclecoalition.org Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:35:51 -0400 It's not a Paris scale system but it looks like Tulsa wins the bike share race in the US. Tulsa to Deploy RFID Automated Bike Rental Racks Monday June 4th, 2007 QI Systems [1], a Canadian provider of contactless, access control, and tracking solutions, last week introduced an innovative RFID-based bicycle rental automation system that will allow the public to check out and return rental bikes from unattended bike racks. Dubbed Cyclestation, the system will be initially deployed in the Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan area. The system is simple. Each bicycle is tagged and secured to the RFID reader-equipped rack. To check out one of the bikes, a user scans his or her credit card for identification and authentication. The bike is released for the user to ride for a prescribed amount of time. If the user does not return the bike within that time, the swiped credit card is charged a fee. The system determines the presence of each bike based on whether its RFID tag is within range of the reader. The racks are all wired to a central server so the system can monitor the bicycle inventory across multiple locations. This allows users the convenience of being able to check in a bike at any of the racks within a system, not just the one where the bike was originally checked out. According to local newspaper Tulsa World [2], four Cyclestations including a fleet of 75 "Tulsa Townie" pink bicycles will be deployed at the city's River Parks recreation area (see the photo [3]). The single-gear cruiser bikes will be available free for 24 hours; if not returned within that time, the user's credit card is charged $100. Some of the bikes have already arrived in Tulsa, but the system will undergo testing for another few weeks before being opened to the public. The $300,000 Tulsa Townies project was commissioned by the Warren Medical Research Center as part of an effort to promote healthy living. QI Systems, which plans to commercialize Cyclestation and has already received distributor interest, has pledged to donate a portion of profits from each sold unit to the Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa. 1: http://www.qisystems.ca/ 2: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070602_1_A2_hTheh88311 3: http://www.tulsaworld.com/mm/photojournalism/relatedphotos.aspx?articleID=07 0602_1_A2_hTheh88311

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB report to TC
by director 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Frank, I had contacted Ella Belling as I promised to find out if she had info on trail striping and signage standards. I don't think she really read the message all the way through, because she said the city would take care of it and forwarded my email to Ralph LaRue. I didn't get a response. While talking to Chip at Wamsley's today he said that she mentioned to him that she has the information, what there is of it, but it isn't entirely consistent. Tonite I remembered that a friend of mine in Minneapolis helped develope the trails and signage there. I've emailed him to find out what they used for signage and striping. Minneapolis has had trails like ours since I went to school there in the late 70's and his knowledge should be helpful. I'll let you know if I hear back from him. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:36:28 -0400 >Bike Board Members: > >Attached is an outline of a report I plan to make to the Traffic >Commission tomorrow (13-Jun) night. I welcome your comments and guidance. > >Frank > >

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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Bike Board Members: Attached is an outline of a report I plan to make to the Traffic Commission tomorrow (13-Jun) night. I welcome your comments and guidance. Frank

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A tie! REPLY ASAP!!!
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '07

12 Jun '07

Bike Board Members: PLEASE REPLY ASAP whether you prefer Robbie Acciavatti or Alice Vernon as the second greater Morgantown replacement member. Unfortunately, we had a tie between Alice and Robbie. Here's the vote tally for our greater Morgantown replacement members: 8 Sam Stone 5 Alice Vernon 5 Robbie Acciavatti This is based on 12 members votes. The recommendation that I give to the Traffic Commission tomorrow evening will be based on the votes that we get by 3:00 PM tomorrow. Frank

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Recount
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

Bike Board members, PLEASE REPLY ASAP. It has come to my attention that our #1 candidate, Robbie Acciavatti, for Bike Board membership from within the City no longer lives within the City. That makes Autumn Bryson and Gunnar Shogren the candidates that we will recommend to the Traffic Commission if they are willing to serve. Since Robbie Acciavatti wasn't in the running for out of City candidates, I would like to ask you to reply to this message with your distribution of 2 points among the following candidates: Sam Stone Alice Vernon Robbie Acciavatti Probably the easiest was to do it is to reply to this message and write the points that you give in front of the names of your choice. As a reminder, you can give both points to one candidate or distribute them among two candidates. I will tally the votes and let you know the outcome by next Tuesday. Obviously, your prompt response is necessary. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Jun '07

07 Jun '07

Sam, I hope your trip to Nashville was productive. Thanks for clarifying your desires. The Bike Board met tonight and considered them vis-a-vis the Bike Board's February recommendations to the Traffic Commission. *Road Signage* The Bike Board agrees that pole signage would be a good adjunct to stencil signage and can probably be installed sooner. We agree with the routes that you suggest. Most of them are the same as those the Bike Board recommended in February. We will recommend to the Traffic Commission that they supplement the routes that we recommended with the different routes that you requested. All the roads that both you and the Bike Board want to sign are state roads. Getting the state to install either type of sign will probably take more than a letter from the Traffic Commission recommending them. We discussed lobbying the District Engineer, Donnie Williams but nobody volunteered to do that. For the pole signage, the state would probably want to conform to the Federal Highway Administration's Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. This link: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/HTM/2003r1/part9/fig9b-03-2_longdesc.htm shows the standard for Share-the-Road signs. While black letters on yellow background is specified, a maximum size is not and that may represent an opportunity. We would like to pilot both pole signs and stencil signage on a roadway that the City controls but we have yet to identify an appropriate road. Certainly, the Bike Board will respond to the Traffic Commission that it supports your request in concert with the Bike Board's February recommendations. Nothing will probably be done though, until we can give them specific detailed recommendations that they can implement within their scope of control. *Trail Signage *The Bike Board will recommend to the Traffic Commission that a broken stripe be put down the center of all paved trail. The Board will also recommend signage at all points of entry to the trail. For sign verbiage, "keep right" was favored but a Board member will research for commonly used effective verbiage and provide a recommendation by next Tuesday. We are aware that standards such as height, distance from the trail edge etc. exist for such sign placement and we hope our research will identify those as well. As far as placing the signs every quarter mile, the Bike Board observed that so many signs could detract from the trail aesthetics. Our planned recommendation to place the signs at all points of trail entry may change upon discovery of standard practice. *Board Membership* You may recall that the City asked you to serve as a member of the Bike Board when it formed the Board last year. Tonight, the Board decided to ask you to join the Board as a member. Of course, we serve at the pleasure of the Traffic Commission. If you were to reply to this message that you are still willing to serve on the Bike Board, we will recommend you to the Traffic Commission at its meeting next Wednesday. Will you join us? We meet the first Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is 5-July. Being a member entails much more than attending the monthly meeting. Currently, all members are challenged to keep the wheels turning and make substantive progress between meetings. Frank Sam Stone wrote: > Frank - > In response to you email dated June 2, 2007, I will be in Nashville, > Tennessee and unable to attend the monthly meeting of the Bike Board > on June 7, 2007. However, the Bike Board and I have very similar > desires. I will try to clarify mine as follows: > 1. Whatever the specific design, use flourescent lime green color > like the pedestrian crossing signs recently installed on High Street > and do not use the color of the existing bike signs approaching the > Star City bridge toward Morgantown. Stencil signage on the roadway is > preferred but pole signage can supplement that and can be installed now. > 2. The location should be at all major entrances to town and as > otherwise appropriate. > 3. The trail signage *is* to reduce interference of the various modes > and could use the same signage but perhaps add "keep right" or "walk > on right, pass on left" or "slower traffic must keep right", or > something similar. I am forwarding a copy of the current WV Code > provisions regarding bikes. Both bikers and drivers need to be > educated on bike rights and safety. Roads needs to be repaired, > potholes filled and drains leveled to accommodate bikes. > 4. It is obvious that the Bike Board has done a great amount of work > in planning; however, many of the recommendations can and must be > implemented now to prevent accidents and save lives. Please advise me > of the next Bike Board meeting and I will make every effort to > attend. I appreciate your considering my input. > > I went to City Council with Ralph LaRue from BOPARC and Cliff > Sutherland approximately a year ago and Council approved the signs for > the trail. They told me to work with Dan Boroff to get it done. > There are funds available and no reason the signs aren't up already. > I suggest that the Bike Board push _NOW_ to get the signs up on the > trail and then get them in the roads ASAP. The rest of your plan is > great but the road stenciling and lanes is a long way off. > > §17C-11-2. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. > > Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of > the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the > driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations > in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter > which by their nature can have no application. > > §17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. > > (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near > to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care > when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. > (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than > two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the > exclusive use of bicycles. > (c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to > a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the > roadway. > > (Also see West Virginia Code 17C-11 in its entirety and West Virginia > Code 17C-11A in its entirety for additional bicycle laws.) > > Thanks, > 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: Bicycle Board
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '07

06 Jun '07

Bike Board Members, Sam Stone won't attend tomorrow's meeting but he sent me the e-mail below. Anybody know if there's a standard for sign color on state and city roadways? Frank >Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:03:17 -0400 >From: Sam Stone <samuelspencerstone(a)comcast.net> >Subject: Bicycle Board >X-Originating-IP: [68.168.78.211] >To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.3.4 > >Frank - >In response to you email dated June 2, 2007, I will be in Nashville, >Tennessee and unable to attend the monthly meeting of the Bike Board on >June 7, 2007. However, the Bike Board and I have very similar desires. I >will try to clarify mine as follows: >1. Whatever the specific design, use flourescent lime green color like >the pedestrian crossing signs recently installed on High Street and do not >use the color of the existing bike signs approaching the Star City bridge >toward Morgantown. Stencil signage on the roadway is preferred but pole >signage can supplement that and can be installed now. >2. The location should be at all major entrances to town and as otherwise >appropriate. >3. The trail signage is to reduce interference of the various modes and >could use the same signage but perhaps add "keep right" or "walk on right, >pass on left" or "slower traffic must keep right", or something >similar. I am forwarding a copy of the current WV Code provisions >regarding bikes. Both bikers and drivers need to be educated on bike >rights and safety. Roads needs to be repaired, potholes filled and drains >leveled to accommodate bikes. >4. It is obvious that the Bike Board has done a great amount of work in >planning; however, many of the recommendations can and must be implemented >now to prevent accidents and save lives. Please advise me of the next >Bike Board meeting and I will make every effort to attend. I appreciate >your considering my input. > >I went to City Council with Ralph LaRue from BOPARC and Cliff Sutherland >approximately a year ago and Council approved the signs for the >trail. They told me to work with Dan Boroff to get it done. There are >funds available and no reason the signs aren't up already. I suggest that >the Bike Board push NOW to get the signs up on the trail and then get them >in the roads ASAP. The rest of your plan is great but the road stenciling >and lanes is a long way off. > >§17C-11-2. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. >Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the >rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver >of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this >article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their >nature can have no application. > >§17C-11-5. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths. >(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to >the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when >passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. >(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two >abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive >use of bicycles. >(c) Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a >roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. > >(Also see West Virginia Code 17C-11 in its entirety and West Virginia Code >17C-11A in its entirety for additional bicycle laws.) > >Thanks, >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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John Marshall cycling article
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '07

05 Jun '07

Andy, As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, as a League of American Bicyclists Certified Bicycling Instructor and as a Fairmont area cyclist, I am writing to question your 30-May publication of Colorado's John Marshall's article http://www.timeswv.com/redeye/local_story_150161304.html in the the Times West Virginian. Publishing that article promotes increasing animosity toward bicyclists when we need responsible journalism to educate us about alternatives to traffic congestion, dependence on foreign oil and obesity. Why can't you publish an article that encourages bicycling? Why can't you publish an article that educates your readers about the health benefits of bicycling? Why can't you publish an article that teaches motorists and bicyclists how to share the road together safely and enjoyably? The City of Morgantown and the Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization have adopted a policy to encourage rather than discourage bicycling and are working to realize that policy. I invite you and the Times West Virginian staff to learn about our program and support it in your fine publication. Frank Gmeindl

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This Thursday's BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '07

04 Jun '07

Bike Board members, Please find attached, a zip folder that contains the agenda for this Thursday's 7-June, Bike Board meeting and documents to read-ahead to get prepared. (To open any of the files in the zip folder, just double click on the folder and then double click on any file in the folder. If you've never used WinZip before, a window will probably open asking if you want to download a free application to enable you to open the folder and the files. Downloading and installing that is probably safe since WinZip is pretty ubiquitous. If you can't open the folder or read the files, please reply just to me and I'll send the files to you in separate e-mail messages.) Much has been happening since our last (April) indoor meeting. Several of us had a fun May meeting riding around most of the city's 7 wards to pioneer a route for "Bicycle Morgantown". For this Thursday, Topic 5 on the agenda involves Sam Stone's request of Dan Boroff to install Share-the-Road signs on the rail-trail and certain local roadways. After the last Traffic Commission (TC) meeting, Terry Hough, City Engineer and TC member asked me to arrange for the BB to provide a response to his request. His request, and a comparison to our Infrastructure Goal #1 Pilot Project #1 are included in the read-aheads. I've asked Sam to join us for Thursday's meeting but haven't received his response yet. I put this on the top of the agenda because I think it presents a great opportunity to get more commitment by the TC and the community to our recommendations. Topic 6 on the agenda is the status of our Education committee recommendations. As you know, I've twice offered to the TC to teach them the LAB Road I course but failed to get commitment both times. A couple TC members also objected to my collecting money for the course. After the last TC meeting, Terry Hough told me to arrange with Ralph Larue at BOPARC to have BOPARC arrange the course and collect the money. I'll fill you in more on the details at our meeting but the outcome is that I'm planning to deliver Road I once/month through BOPARC starting this month. Tentative dates are: June 9-10, July 23-24, Aug 11-12, Sep 8-9 and Oct 13-14. (If I get more than 4 participants in any delivery, I'll need some help from you Road I graduates and our other LCI;) Also, I'm developing a 1-hour lecture for public officials. Hough said the TC will probably attend either before or after their regular monthly meeting. I attached a preliminary draft, called Intro to Safe Cycling and welcome your critique. We also have to replace our dearly departed members and I'd like to discuss changing our meeting day as well as discuss where we are on completing the LAB Bicycle Friendly Community award application. It's going to be a busy meeting! I hope you'll all be there. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike lane
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '07

04 Jun '07

All, Please view the attached in slide show view (otherwise, it's harder to comprehend). It is a presentation by Fred Oswald, LCI #947, on bicycle integration vs. separation. It also adds a few cautions and design considerations for the bike-under-chevron recommendations that we're recommending to the Traffic Commission. Particularly, where in the lane to put them, which we have yet to address (see slides 13-14). The Traffic Commission is expecting us to deliver at it 13-June meeting, a detailed step-by-step implementation plan for our Bike-Under-Chevron on-road sign recommendation. With just about every roadway "improvement" being considered in the county and city planning to get cyclists out of the traffic flow, knowledge of the issues and our action is imperative. Frank Greg Good wrote: > Hi all, it may surprise you all, but I agree that most cyclists are safer on the road than coming to the road from a path. There are, however, specific engineering guidelines readily available for the safest ways to bring bike paths up to auto traffic. For example, the intersection of the Deckers Creek Trail with old Rt 7 behind the Dominion Post is a poster child for an accident waiting to happen. > > We do have a SERIOUS issue to stay alert to. As Nick and others have pointed out, a part of WV code says cyclists must use a path if it is available. Right? Well, watch out as Beechurst is re-designed. We need to be STRONG, VOCAL ADVOCATES for bike lanes on Beechurst. The alternative will be signs saying we must ride on the trail. > > See this web link to Cambridge England, where cyclists are about to have major impediments of this sort thrown at them. http://www.camcycle.org.uk/campaigning/issues/highwaycode/ > > Greg > > >>>> "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> 5/16/2007 10:45 PM >>> >>>> > Frank - I do feel that there is a big difference in this case between a bike > path and a bike lane. If the rider was in the pavement area (with or without > a bike lane dividing line) with the truck then the truck driver would have > had to be aware of him. If he were on a path or sidewalk, it is plausible to > think that the rider would stop. > > > > Don > > > > _____ > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 6:31 AM > To: Don Spencer; Greg Good; Jim Rye; John Lozier > Cc: Nick Hein > Subject: Bike lane > > > > Don, et al, > > Did you see the article, "Helmut protects as truck runs over man's head" in > the lower right corner of today's (5/16) Dominion Post? A cyclist riding > down a bike path (other renditions of the article say bike lane). As he > approached an INTERSECTION, he saw that a truck was going to turn right in > front of him. So, he hauled on the breaks, fell down and the truck ran over > his head. > > I'm addressing this message to proponents of bike paths and bike lanes to > illustrate that they can be more dangerous than the road. The truck driver > was probably paying no attention to what was going on in the path/lane. We > all know that most bike/motor vehicle accidents occur in intersections. As > long as cyclists aren't visible and predictable, they will continue to get > hit in the intersections. To increase visibility and predictability, we > must design our roads properly and educate our cyclists and motorists. > > Frank > > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > >

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FWD: [Thunderhead] TIME article on secure bike parking!
by director 31 May '07

31 May '07

Good afternoon, Just heard about this article. Does anyone get Time magazine? I'd like to photocopy the article and put it up on the bulletin board at Positive Spin. Nick http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1625309,00.html?xid=rss-world

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Bicycle Morgantown
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '07

03 May '07

Bike Board, Six Bike Board members: Tyler Pearson, Greg Good, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Jim Rye, Nick Hein and Frank Gmeindl showed up at the Courthouse for the preliminary Bicycle Morgantown route definition ride. I found the maps of the wards on the City Council web site illegible but I think we succeeded in riding through wards 3, 1, 2, 6, 5 and 4 in that order and logging about 12 miles. Our route was quite fun but will probably require some optimization before it's ready to roll out to the general population. I will supplement these minutes with the exact route and wards when I can get a map that I can read. Frank

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Criteria for membership
by Greg Good 03 May '07

03 May '07

Hi all, I attended the Traffic Commission meeting last night, too. But we can all chat about that this evening on our ride. Great weather beckons! I vote for simple criteria: 1) we must maintain the 10 in-city, 5 "greater Morgantown" mix 2) a real willingness to be active in improving cycling for all in Morgantown & area 3) a diversity of types and levels of riders I think the last criterion is the one that we will tend to forget. Some of us are very "hard core", others moderately. But we need someone there to remind us that our charge is to improve cycling for everyone. Anyone know any cyclists in Wards 1, 4, and 6? We have 2 city gaps and 2 county gaps in our roster. Greg Dr. Gregory A. Good History Department West Virginia University Morgantown WV 26506-6303 fax at university: 304-293-3616 When a dog runs at you, whistle for him. Henry David Thoreau

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Re: [Bikeboard] [monbikeclub] road rules
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '07

03 May '07

Please allow me to weigh in on this. Particularly the issue about "take the lane". I recently completed 33 hours training and became a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. Now, I really don't like the LAB. I think it's run by a bunch of bicycle sellers and people who think we should be riding on bike paths and bike lanes. But, the League Certified Instructor course is based on the book /Effective Cycling/ by John Forrester and is based on more than 25 years of data and experience ( http://www.johnforester.com/ ). The reason I took this course is to get people out of cars and on bikes. The fundamental principle of Effective Cycling is: "*Cyclists Fare Best when They Act and Are Treated as Drivers of Vehicles*". We all know that state and city law gives us the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. To maintain those rights as well as our safety, we must obey the law and be visible, predictable, assertive and courteous. The law says we must ride as far as to the right as practicable. That doesn't mean we have to ride through potholes, glass, storm grates and car doors, or the edge of the road... even when there's a car behind us. We must look ahead, choose a safe line and ride it. "Take the lane" means to ride near the center of the lane so that cars can't pass without crossing the center line of the road. Of course, taking the lane also makes sense when you're going as fast as the cars:) We should also take the lane when we determine that it is too dangerous for the car to pass us. Moving over to the extreme right signals motorists that we are encouraging them to pass. We should only do this when we can see far enough ahead to ensure ourselves that it is safe. However, I have observed that if I take the lane, most motorists will go completely on the other side of the road when they pass me but when I move to the right edge of the road, they often pass me so close that I can feel the heat from their engine. So, now, even when it's safe for them to pass, I don't ride much to the right of their passenger-side tire track. Except on steep uphills when I and the motorist(s) are going slow, then I might ride the edge or even exit to a driveway to let them pass. Two situations in which it doesn't make sense to take the lane are just after you've crested a hill and after you've entered a tight right hand turn. Anyone know why? Some relevant national statistics that I got from LAB are that 83% of bicycle crashes don't involve autos and less than 1% of crashes involve a motor vehicle overtaking a cyclist. The 83% number indicates that our bike handling skills and environmental factors are our biggest risk. The <1% number indicates that our biggest worry: getting hit from behind, is almost an insignificant cause of bike crashes. If anybody on this yahoo group would be interested in learning more about Effective Cycling, I will help you learn. Just let me know. Frank Sage Seifert wrote: > Geff, > I couldn't have said it better myself. It's the few on both sides of that equation that give the rest of us a bad rap. > Sage > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Mountaineer Cycling <wvucycling(a)yahoo.com> > To: mon bikeclub <monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:44:42 PM > Subject: [monbikeclub] road rules > > As riders we all realize that sharing the road with > cars is an everyday occurrence. We know that cars > don¢t like to share most of the time, as we get stuff > thrown at us, run off the road, yelled at, and various > other things that drivers do from the safety of their > cars. While this is the case, there is no excuse for > us to ride rampantly without safety concerns or > without being respectful to other vehicles on the > road. > I¢ve noticed, mostly on the fast Tuesday night ride, > that some rules of the road aren¢t being observed. > Mainly the yellow line rule is being ignored, as any > racer knows this is a big one in most races. While > the other lane might be open during a hotly contested > sprint for the PA line, the yellow line shouldn¢t be > crossed if it can be helped. > This leads to a specific occurrence that happened a > few weeks ago. A car was turning left with their > signal on as the Tuesday fast group came up behind it. > One rider went to the right, the rest went left, > impeding it¢s turn. This was a highly dangerous move, > a highly illegal move, and a very dumb move. The > driver had the right of way to turn, and it¢s not > going to provide a positive image for cycling to ride > recklessly. > Also, after our race, concerned citizens has a place > to outlet their frustrations as we provided a contact > prior to the race if residents on the race course had > any complaints. The most common complain, and it > wasn¢t specific to the day we had our race, was when > riders don¢t give room for a car to pass. While I > know most people most of the time will single up when > there is a car back, sometimes there is the oblivious > cyclist who rides the middle of the lane and don¢t > help to let the motorist pass. > The main point I¢m trying to make is to share the > road. If we don¢t respect motorists, we can¢t expect > them to respect us. This email doesn¢t apply to > everybody, since most are very courteous cyclists, but > when you see unsafe riding, remind the rider about > safe cycling. So ride responsibly, help give all > cyclist a positive image, and remember, bicycles will > save the world. > > Ride on, > Geffrey Moy > VP WVU Cycling club > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail. yahoo.com > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monbikeclub/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > mailto:monbikeclub-digest@yahoogroups.com > mailto:monbikeclub-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > monbikeclub-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

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Commuting committee recommendation
by director 02 May '07

02 May '07

Good evening, My apologies for doing this last-minute, but it was the only minute I had left. I've attached my modified presentation on bike parking for downtown, in advance of the meeting tomorrow evening. Since we're (probably) riding, I only plan to bring a single copy to pass around. Below are my comments from the meeting with Dave Bruffy. 1.If your community has transit service: a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? (ALL) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) (N/A) b. Can bikes be brought inside transit vehicles? Yes, if special arrangements are made in advance. Usually approved when racks are filled, but passenger load is light. The buses have had bike racks on all scheduled routes (35 vehicles) since their purchase in 2000 (?). Recently the bus line has been promoting their bike connections more vigorously on their website and in print brochures. When I met with the director of the bus line he made recommended changes to the website immediately. He was very responsive and interested in getting the best bike parking accomodations at park/ride lots. See you tomorrow at 6:30. Nick

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2-May TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '07

02 May '07

Sorry, This time the report to the TC is attached. Frank Bike Board Members, Within the next two weeks, please send me nominees to replace our 4 Bike Board vacancies. Please also send me criteria that you think we should use to prioritize candidates, e.g. residential address, cycling experience, level of cycling activism, type of cycling they do, connections they have to power, etc. Attached is a report of Bike Board status that I read to the Traffic Commission at tonight's TC meeting. We discussed replacing Bike Board membership vacancies. You may recall that originally, the Traffic Commission formed the Bike Board from a list of names that they gathered somehow and that they had a list of alternates. You may also recall that we added Alice Vernon to the list of alternates and prioritized it. Now, the TC says that they want a list of recommended replacement members from us and we can add more names to the list that we provided them last time. One constraint is that 2 of the members must be from within the city limits and the other two can be from "greater Morgantown". Frank

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2-May TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '07

02 May '07

Bike Board Members, Within the next two weeks, please send me nominees to replace our 4 Bike Board vacancies. Please also send me criteria that you think we should use to prioritize candidates, e.g. residential address, cycling experience, level of cycling activism, type of cycling they do, connections they have to power, etc. Attached is a report of Bike Board status that I read to the Traffic Commission at tonight's TC meeting. We discussed replacing Bike Board membership vacancies. You may recall that originally, the Traffic Commission formed the Bike Board from a list of names that they gathered somehow and that they had a list of alternates. You may also recall that we added Alice Vernon to the list of alternates and prioritized it. Now, the TC says that they want a list of recommended replacement members from us and we can add more names to the list that we provided them last time. One constraint is that 2 of the members must be from within the city limits and the other two can be from "greater Morgantown". Frank

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3-May Bike Board Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '07

01 May '07

Bike Board Members, Since we've laid down a big gap on the Traffic Commission and some of us are getting burned out on all this Bike Board business, for this Thursday's meeting, I propose a somewhat alternative agenda. Please see attached. For this meeting, I propose we develop a preliminary route for Bicycle Morgantown. I propose we do this by GOING FOR A RIDE. Theoretically, we have representation of each ward of Morgantown. I propose that we ride through each of the wards starting with first, then second, third, etc. In preparation, please think up something noteworthy in your ward and a route to/by it. If you know a cool route through your ward to the next ward, that would be good too. (Don't worry if you don't know the layout of the wards. I don't know them either:) In summary: 1. Bring your bike (and maybe lights) to the Courthouse Square on Thursday, 6:30 PM. 2. We'll ride from the Courthouse to First ward and then each ward in succession. 3. During the ride, we'll discuss cool features of it (Betsy will be excused from recording on paper;) 4. We'll end up at a mutually agreed upon refreshment stop to recap Bicycle Morgantown. See your Thursday! Frank P.S. Also attached are the minutes from our last meeting. Betsy recently distributed them but for consistency with past practice, I'm including them with the agenda for Thursday's meeting/ride.

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Re: [Bikeboard] 3-May Bike Board Agenda
by director 29 Apr '07

29 Apr '07

Frank, I agree this sounds like a great idea. The ward map is at this link: morgantown.com/maps/wards.pdf. From the 3rd ward could we go to Sabreton (Ward 6 - Betsy's stomping ground), then return on Richwood and University to Krepps Park (4th ward - no board members) I'm not sure we can work in the 5th Ward. It's on the North side of 705?! If we end up in Ward 7 we could ride to the end of Collins Ferry to connect with the rail-trail back to downtown. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Greg Good" <ggood(a)wvu.edu> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:23:18 -0400 >Frank, thanks so much! What a great idea. I propose we bike straight down High Street, up Dorsey Ave to Hite, and down Madison to the trails in White Park. From the end of Madison Ave, I will lead the most direct route possible using the White Park Trails and the Learning Trails, back to the roads near the Dorsey Avenue Dairy Mart. From there, there's an easy way through Second Ward. If we want to circle Bill Byrnes' ward (which is it?), that's easy to attach. The White Parks trails are not trad skinny tire routes, but skinnies can ride them too. Wider would be better but not essential. > >After that, I can't offer much leadership. I can lead these three wards (or co-lead if others have strong ideas!!), and then pass the torch to others for North Morgantown. > >Greg > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 4/29/2007 4:35 PM >>> >Bike Board Members, > >Since we've laid down a big gap on the Traffic Commission and some of us >are getting burned out on all this Bike Board business, for this >Thursday's meeting, I propose a somewhat alternative agenda. Please see >attached. For this meeting, I propose we develop a preliminary route >for Bicycle Morgantown. I propose we do this by GOING FOR A RIDE. > >Theoretically, we have representation of each ward of Morgantown. I >propose that we ride through each of the wards starting with first, then >second, third, etc. In preparation, please think up something Th >noteworthy in your ward and a route to/by it. If you know a cool route >through your ward to the next ward, that would be good too. (Don't >worry if you don't know the layout of the wards. I don't know them >either:) > >In summary: > >1. Bring your bike (and maybe lights) to the Courthouse Square on >Thursday, 6:30 PM. >2. We'll ride from the Courthouse to First ward and then each ward in >succession. >3. During the ride, we'll discuss cool features of it (Betsy will be >excused from recording on paper;) >4. We'll end up at a mutually agreed upon refreshment stop to recap >Bicycle Morgantown. > >See your Thursday! > >Frank > >P.S. Also attached are the minutes from our last meeting. Betsy >recently distributed them but for consistency with past practice, I'm >including them with the agenda for Thursday's meeting/ride. > > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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April Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 28 Apr '07

28 Apr '07

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

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Good video on People-centered city design - Copenhagen
by director 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

This video came across one of the recumbent forums where I hang out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4-N5ohYoN0 Thought you might all enjoy it. Nick

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Public Service Announcements
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Good morning, The League of American Bicyclists has made 3 PSAs available on their website. Is it within our charter to distribute these in town? Can we get them put on the Mtown cable TV station? Thanks. Nick Hein

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Article: No Parking Anytime - Why parking your car is more environmentally destructive than driving it.
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Saw this on one of my HPV lists.... http://www.slate.com/id/2164257/ Sounds like the book - "The High Cost of Free Parking" could be worth getting. Has anyone seen it? Nick

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Response to Comments from WVU parent and Morgantown citizen
by director 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Good morning, This is the (immediate!) response I received from WVU after submitting my comments. I sent them under my personal email address. Sounds hopeful. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:21:27 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: "planpark planpark" <planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Comments from WVU parent and Morgantown citizen Thank you for the detailed recommendations that you forwarded. I will share them with the committee to consider as we develop our final recommendations. Many of your recommendations go to measurement and implementation issues. This committee is continuing as a group next year to address matters like this. Your comments will be of great help to us then, too. Nancy Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. Senior Advisor to the Provost >>> "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net> 04/19/07 6:05 PM >>> Nickolas Hein 433 Devon Rd Morgantown, WV 26505 ph: 304-5899-1791 email: nick.hein(a)verizon.net Office of the Vice President 104 Stewart Hall PO Box6205 Morgantown, WV 26506 ph: 304-293-02545 email: planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu Date: 19 April 2007 Sirs and Madams, I am submitting the following comments on the draft WVU transportation and parking plan. Although I serve several sustainable transportation organizations in Morgantown I am submitting these comments on my own behalf and they don't reflect the opinions of those organizations. Rather they represent my personal concerns as a car-free citizen who travels through the university area frequently. In addition my son, a Sophmore WVU Engineering student, is also a transportation cyclist and shares my wish that the community and WVU infrastructure support his choice of affordable, sustainable and non-polluting mobility. Thank you, Nickolas Hein

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WVU Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

WVU Transportation and Parking Plan Committee: As Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and on behalf of the Board, I praise your efforts to plan transportation and parking for the University. The Bicycle Board is chartered by the Morgantown Traffic Commission which advises the City Manager. The Bicycle Board recognizes and encourages your commitment to coordinate with the City. The Bicycle Board has developed comments on the WVU transportation and parking plan but has had insufficient time to review them with the Traffic Commission and the City Manager for their concurrence. However, comments and recommendations that we made on the Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Plan and that the City Manager and City Council accepted are equally applicable to the WVU plan. Specifically, every transportation and parking improvement must encourage rather than discourage bicycling and walking. The Board encourages WVU to analyze the economic as well as quality of life costs and benefits of the many recommendations contained in the plan and to use the results of these analyses to select recommendations for implementation. The Bicycle Board looks forward to working through the Traffic Commission and the City Manager with the WVU Transportation and Parking Committee to develop and implement improvements that maximize the economic and quality of life benefits to the University and our greater community. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board

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Meeting Thursday!
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Please excuse the erroneous subject line in my last message! I reused the message that I sent before and forgot to change the subject line:( We will meet this Thursday, 12-April, 6:30-8:30 PM in Council Chambers. Frank

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Chip Wamsley on the WVU Transportation Plan and bikes
by Greg Good 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Chip asked me to forward this to everyone. Greg >>> "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> 04/13/07 11:43 AM >>> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Greg Good" <ggood(a)wvu.edu> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:30:29 -0400 Hello, In addition to section 10, bicycles are mentioned 11 c & e, 22 (alternate forms of transport), 23 c letters to incoming freshman w/ re to bikes and alt forms of transportation. Only at the very end of the document is there a recommendation to appoint a transportation and parking director. This document seems to hit all of the points we support. Points to note: 1) document recommends "approved" signs 2) no mention of policy with respect to bikes in dorms; although, they do propose bike storage in dorms 3) mention of free use bikes {commonly known as white bikes), generally a difficult program to administer and usually not very effective 4) the document addresses WVU, with no specific reference in most cases as to which group at WVU should act on specific parts of the plan It appears relatively complete, yet vague as to who will act upon the proposed recommendations. Chip >Hi all, are there other sections in the plan concerning bikes besides section 10. WVU needs to work with appropriate governmental bodies to increase the number of bike lanes, sidewalks, etc. that provide alternative means of transportation..."? > >Greg > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> 4/13/2007 8:21 AM >>> >Tyler, Nick, Greg, Chip, Jim, > >This is the kick-off message for us to develop a Bike Board response to >the draft WVU Transportation plan. Please always reply all and include >whole the thread in your replies. I hope we can get them to recognize >that bicycles are vehicles that have the same road access and use >privileges as motor-vehicles and plan for the replacement of motor >vehicles with bicycles for trips within and between the campuses. > >Frank > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: [Bikeboard] WVU Transportation Plan >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:48:51 -0400 >From: <mtbike(a)cox.net> >To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > > >Good afternoon everyone, > >I got this email today from the school. It is the draft of the WVU's Transportation and Parking Plan. I haven't gotten a chance to read all of it, but it seems that many of WVU's ideas on improvements for bikes are similar to the Board's. Some of their suggestions we will actually be recommending to the Traffic Commission tonight. There are also some good ideas that may be worth recommending to the city. > >In addition, there is mention of working with the Bike Board on bicycle issues. >The last day to submit comments is April 19th at planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu. The final plan should be released May 15th. > >The link to the website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ > >Tyler > > > >Personal Message wrote: >> Comments on the proposed transportation and parking plan are being solicited >> through Thursday, April 19. The plan and e-mail address for comments may be >> accessed through http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Commuting committee recommendation - Presentation
by director 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Frank, I'm in a bit of a quandry over your request. My committee members haven't had time to respond or assist in the presentation so what you are looking at is an unreviewed rush-job presentation because of the number of other things I'm trying to do. I can have a final version early next week. Tonite I can give an oral description of what will be in the recommendation. That will be 2 rings of horizontal-storage cabinets from either Bike-Gard or American Security. Each ring can accomodate 12 bikes, and costs about $1000/bike (not including shipping and assembly, site prep) The 2 sites would be 1) Hazel-Ruby Waterfront Park 2) An undetermined downtown location. The space requirement would be a circular area of 25' diameter. The Bike Tree company hasn't yet started US production (expected late 2007) and costs work out to about $2500/bike, making it more suitable for a bike-sharing network rather than public storage. An additional complication is that 2 of the vendors only returned my calls today. My apologies for not having final results sooner, it's the best I could do under the circumstances. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)VERIZON.NET> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:31:44 -0400 >Nick, > >Could you please bring copies for everyone? Also, could you bring exactly >what you plan to present to the Traffic Commission? I would like you to be >able to get the Board's consensus without your having to do more rework. > >Frank > >At 11:19 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: >>Good evening, >>Here's the commuting committee's recommendation for the traffic >>committee. Bike parking lockers for downtown. I apologize for getting it >>out late, I hope you have a little time to review it before the meeting. >> >>There are a total of 4 slides. I expect to pare it down to 2 before >>presenting it to the traffic commission. Thanks to all the members for >>their input. Thanks also to those who attended tonite's traffic >>commission meeting. >> >>On behalf of the commuting committee, >>Nick >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Bikeboard mailing list >>Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > >

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Commuting committee recommendation - Presentation
by director 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Good evening, Here's the commuting committee's recommendation for the traffic committee. Bike parking lockers for downtown. I apologize for getting it out late, I hope you have a little time to review it before the meeting. There are a total of 4 slides. I expect to pare it down to 2 before presenting it to the traffic commission. Thanks to all the members for their input. Thanks also to those who attended tonite's traffic commission meeting. On behalf of the commuting committee, Nick

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WVU Transportation Plan
by mtbike＠cox.net 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Good afternoon everyone, I got this email today from the school. It is the draft of the WVU's Transportation and Parking Plan. I haven't gotten a chance to read all of it, but it seems that many of WVU's ideas on improvements for bikes are similar to the Board's. Some of their suggestions we will actually be recommending to the Traffic Commission tonight. There are also some good ideas that may be worth recommending to the city. In addition, there is mention of working with the Bike Board on bicycle issues. The last day to submit comments is April 19th at planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu. The final plan should be released May 15th. The link to the website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/ Tyler Personal Message wrote: > Comments on the proposed transportation and parking plan are being solicited > through Thursday, April 19. The plan and e-mail address for comments may be > accessed through http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/

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Traffic Commission meeting tonight
by Greg Good 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

The Traffic Commission will be considering our recommendations on infrastructure and education tonight at 6:30 in City Council chambers. Any Bike Board members who can attend for moral support will be appreciated! Chip (I lost your email, hence this note to the whole board), please bring any info you have on the "on road" signage and could you be prepared to say a few words about cost, durability, friction, etc.? I have attached the report we gave to the Traffic Commission in February so you can all remind yourselves what we are discussing. Thanks, Greg

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Re: [Bikeboard] Meeting Thursday!
by Frank G. 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

John, How can we let go the man that defined our Vision: Bicycle anywhere, anytime for any reason!? Do you want to leave because my leadership is too strong or "too capable"? You bring unique and valuable perspectives and interests to the Board that will leave it unbalanced if you resign. Please reconsider. I salute you:) Frank At 06:49 PM 4/10/2007, John Lozier wrote: >Bikeboard friends, > >I am committed for April 12 to the Monongalia County Democratic Executive >Committee. Therefore I cannot attend. > >Furthermore, going forward I will be devoting primary attention to this >and a couple of other major personal commitments. > >In view of these other commitments, I regret to say that I feel I must >withdraw from the Bike Board. I will continue to ride my bicycle and to >be a cheerleader for the Bike Board. > >This is partly in response to recognizing my own limitations, but also in >view of the fact that I see strong and capable action by Frank Gmeindl and >many others. > >I salute you all. > >Best, John Lozier > > Bike Board Members, > > > > Please excuse the erroneous subject line in my last message! I reused > > the message that I sent before and forgot to change the subject line:( > > > > We will meet this Thursday, 12-April, 6:30-8:30 PM in Council Chambers. > > > > Frank > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Bikeboard mailing list > > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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Thursday BB meeting 407 Allen Hall
by Frank G. 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Thanks to Jim Rye, we will have our meeting as scheduled this Thursday 12-April 6:30-8:30 PM but in 407 Allen Hall on the WVU Evansdale Campus. To get to Room 407 Allen Hall, enter the bldg at the 4th floor entrance--has bike rack very close to doors. They don't ticket after 5:30 p or so in the adjacent lot (50), should be no problem for motorists. Walk straight towards the computer lab area (called the Teaching Learning Technology Center) and you'll pass mens and womens restrooms; just before you would enter this lab area, take a right: This is room 407. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Friday Meeting
by mtbike＠cox.net 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Frank, I wouldn't be able to attend Friday. Also, I attempted to get our Conference Room here at Stalnaker for Thursday. It is already being used, although apparently the room can only be used for University functions anyway. I would suggest the Mountain Lair, but my guess is that the rooms are only for school activities too. Tyler

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Meet Friday?
by Frank G. 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Bike Board members, Can you meet this Friday 6:30-8:30 PM? The reason I ask is that we lost Council Chambers for this Thursday. The Public Safety Building and Library are not available Thursday either. The Conference Room in the Public Safety Building is available Friday night. Please reply ASAP. If most of us can participate Friday, we'll reschedule. If not, where else could we meet 6:30-8:30 Thursday? Frank

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Meeting postponed
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, Attached please find the agenda for our meeting this Thursday. Please note, we will be meeting in Council Chambers (across and up the street from where we usually meet). Also attached, is the minutes from our last meeting. Hopefully, the PR committee and Commuting committee will be able to distribute read-aheads for the PR committee and Commuting committee recommendations in time for us to review them in preparation for the meeting. Also, *please* plan to attend the Traffic Commission meeting this Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM. It's also in Council Chambers. I think it is very important that we have many Bike Board members attending to show support for our Infrastructure and Education recommendations. How strongly the TC supports our recommendations can depend on the number of us who show up. Besides reviewing what the Traffic Commission did with our recommendations, at our Thursday meeting, we'll have a lot to talk about the Effective Cycling training. Eight of our members completed the March 10-11 Road I course and Nick and I completed the instructor certification seminar April 5-7. At our meeting Thursday, we may also have a chance to form committees to address the last of our goal groups: Law, Maps and Bike Parking. I think we've all learned a lot over the past several months by working on our committees. I'm hoping that we can bring together all this knowledge in the next few months to complete our first comprehensive bicycling plan. Recapping: * Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM, Traffic Commission Meeting, Council Chambers * Thursday, 12-April, 6:30 PM, Bike Boar Meeting, Public Safety Building Conference Room (regular location) Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles./

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Fwd: Re: WVU transportation plan
by director 01 Apr '07

01 Apr '07

Good morning, WVU is working on its transportation plan. I'm forwarding comments that came from Positive Spin by way of Will Ravenscroft who is on our board. Will has also made the excellent suggestion that the university institute a bike checkout system where bikes are stored in lockers that can be accessed by students/staff wherever they are, using a swipe card for access and tracking. This system is in use in Lyon, France and is being considered in Paris. Response to the idea from WVU was positive. Seems like it could be instituted on an incremental basis, starting with a few bikes in a few locations and expanded as demand warrants. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Will Ravenscroft" <WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:56:40 -0400 Hi Nick Fast feedback from the email I sent them earlier. The plan website is http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/DraftTransandParkingPlan.pdf Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603 >>> planpark 3/26/2007 11:51 AM >>> Thanks for your comments and offer to help, Will. I have looked at the Positive Spin web site and thuoght there were probably ways that the University and the orgnaization could cooperate. We do mention the Bike Board on page 9 but the plan is long enough, it's not surprising that the reference may have been missed. As we move to a final plan and begin implementation, I'm certain that someone will be in touch. Feel free to forward any additional comments or suggestions that you may have. Nancy Nancy Lohmann, Ph.D. Senior Advisor to the Provost >>> Will Ravenscroft 03/26/07 12:21 PM >>> I am a member of Positive Spin, a local non-profit bicycle advocacy group and community bike shop. I/we would be happy to give input regarding our commuting routes and suggestions for improvements. Comments on the plan as posted on the web: * I did not see any reference to the Morgantown Bike Board. * I like the idea of covered bike parking and bike lockers. * We are also currently exploring the possibility of free bicycles for use on the rail trails this summer and would be happy to work with you in this area. * We will soon have a certified bicycle safety instructor in our group who can assist with bicycle education and safety courses. * We have applied for funding under the safe routes to schools program in conjunction with the Suncrest Middle School. As part of that grant we would be looking at many of the same areas you mentioned as being dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists, noteably Patteson Drive. I look foreward to hearing from you, Will Will Ravenscroft Rm B22 ESB West Virginia University 304-293-3031 x2603

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Meeting postponed
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '07

01 Apr '07

Bike Board Members, I would like to postpone this Thursday's Bike Board meeting to the following Thursday, 12-April due to absence of myself and other members plus some committees needing a little more time to complete their recommendations. This month's Traffic Commission meeting has also been postponed one week to Wednesday, 11-April. They will be deciding on our Infrastructure and Education recommendations so I hope you'll all attend to see how they work and how our recommendations come out. The meeting will begin 6:30 PM in Council Chambers (across and up the street from where we meet). Besides reviewing what the Traffic Commission did with our recommendations, at our next meeting, we'll have a lot to talk about the Effective Cycling training. Eight of our members completed the March 10-11 Road I course and Nick and I will be taking the instructor certification seminar this week. The week delay in our meeting may give the Commuting, Public Relations and Bicycle Friendly Community Application committees a chance to polish their final products and get them out as read-aheads to the Bike Board. At our meeting, we may also have a chance to form committees to address the last of our goal groups: Law, Maps and Bike Parking. I think we've all learned a lot over the past several months by working on our committees. I'm hoping that we can bring together all this knowledge in the next few months to complete our first comprehensive bicycling plan. Recapping: * Wednesday, 11-April, 6:30 PM, Traffic Commission Meeting, Council Chambers * Thursday, 12-April, 6:30 PM, Bike Boar Meeting, Public Safety Building Conference Room (regular location) Happy Spring! Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles./

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Share the road advertising
by director 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Good evening, I came across these pictures of city buses advocating bicycling, thought they might be of interest: http://bp0.blogger.com/_QjR3Pl-5LT0/RfapaOJgAdI/AAAAAAAAAgI/9EgpZv4bCt8/s16… http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/421517522_e71f8ceea1_o.jpg Wonder what it would take to get Mountain Line buses painted like this.... Nick

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FWD: Re: Bulk purchase of "Street Smarts"
by director 14 Mar '07

14 Mar '07

Frank, et al, Attached is information on purchase of the Street Smarts booklet that was handed out in the Road I course last weekend. Positive Spin will try to raise money to purchase a carton of the generic booklets this year. To get a customized version with WV state laws (3000-10000 copies) we might look into getting state funding through Safe Routes or Air quality or Alt Transportation grants. Granted this is probably something more appropriate for a statewide organization to take on. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Andy Rubel <arubel(a)bikemaps.com> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:26:05 -0400 Hello Nickolas, Thanks for writing about Bicycling Street Smarts. If you need a sample copy of the generic booklet or any of the custom versions just let me know and I'll send them out. The most cost-effective way to purchase the generic version is in carton quantity (216 booklets per carton) for $1 per booklet. Pricing for bulk purchases is on our website at http://www.bikemaps.com/bss.htm and I'll repeat it here: quantity: cost each --------- --------- 1: 4.95 2-24: 3.00 25-99: 2.00 100-215: 1.50 216+: 1.00* (in case quantity - multiples of 216 booklets) Shipping (also on the website) is an additional $12 for each carton of 216 booklets. So the total with shipping for one or two cartons to WV is: 216 copies: $228 (216+12) 432 copies: $456 (432+24) I've appended information about payment methods below. We generally ship within a day of your order and shipping via UPS ground takes 2 or 3 days to your location. CUSTOM BOOKLETS The minimum we've established for a custom printing is 3,000 booklets, due to the higher cost per booklet for small quantities. Most custom printings have been 10,000 or more to bring the cost per copy down. I've enclosed more information below about custom versions. STICKERS Another low-cost option is to print custom stickers to put on the covers of generic copies. This is a simple way to customize the cover without getting into the larger quantity and expense of a custom printing. If you are interested though I can forward information about an economical source of custom stickers and some sizes that work for Bicycling Street Smarts. CUSTOM BOOKLETS -- MORE INFO & PRICING Printer prices have gone up repeatedly since I created this pricing, so I need to get new printer quotes soon and will have to update this pricing, which may increase by 5-10%, but I think the information below will give you the general idea. Should you move in the direction of a custom version and you have specific quantities in mind I can give you a firm quote. The pricing below includes all customization, using custom text and graphics that you provide (similar to the AZ, FL, ID, and OH booklets), as well as proofing, printing, and press supervision. I've shown a rough estimate of shipping to a single location; actual shipping may vary -- if you have some specific quantities in mind I can get shipping quotes. The $200 charge for a first-time customization does not apply to exact reprints but may apply to future editions if further changes are made. If you want only a custom cover the $200 customization fee will be waived. CUSTOM VERSIONS -- Bicycling Street Smarts We have space for up to 5 custom pages added to the standard booklet, and various customizations are possible for the cover and back cover. Booklet with 5 custom pages: **NOTE THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE** +one-time cost custom- without estimated quantity each books ization shipping shipping -------- ---- ------ ------- -------- -------- 3,000 1.40 $4,200 $200 $4,400 $250 5,000 1.23 $6,150 $200 $6,350 $400 10,000 0.82 $8,200 $200 $8,400 $675 15,000 0.66 $9,900 $200 $10,100 $900 20,000 0.58 $11,600 $200 $11,800 $1,000 25,000 0.51 $12,750 $200 $12,950 $1,100 50,000 0.44 $22,000 $200 $22,200 $1,400 As you can see, the price per booklet drops significantly as the total quantity goes up - this is due to the nature and costs of the offset printing process. The price per copy continues to drop with increased quantity, e.g. to around 0.35 per copy for 100,000 copies. I can quote any other quantities that you'd like to consider, with a 3,000 copy minimum for a custom version. Delivery is approximately 5 to 7 weeks after the customizations have been finalized and approved by you or by the purchasing agency. Thanks for promoting bicycle safety education by being an LCI and also thanks for considering Bicycling Street Smarts. Let me know if you have questions or need samples or any other information. Andy Rubel 617-776-6567 ---------------- For first orders we require payment via one of the following. 1. Call in a credit card (MC/Visa only). Please do *not* send credit card info via email as it is not secure. We destroy all card information after processing each order. We'll ship with an invoice marked paid. -or- 2. Mail or fax a purchase order (or a letter on your organization's letterhead) that states what you are purchasing, the amount to be paid, and the shipping information. We'll ship the booklets with an invoice due net-30 days. -or- 3. Mail a check. Be sure to include your shipping address if you mail your order. Any of these methods is fine for your first order. We ship generic booklets within one day of receipt of your order (credit card info, check, or PO/letter). For subsequent orders you can just call, write, or email and we will enclose a net-30 day invoice in the box with the order. -------------------------- Rubel BikeMaps P.O. Box 401035 Cambridge, MA 02140 http://bikemaps.com -------------------------- At 05:19 PM 3/12/07, you wrote: >Sirs, >I've just completed the League of American Bicyclists' class in bike >safety "Road I" and intend to continue on to get my league instructor >certification. I'll be teaching through our community bike shop "Positive >Spin" in Morgantown WV, where we also intend to begin Safe Routes classes >in the local schools. I am interested in a bulk purchase of "Street >Smarts" for distribution to cyclists through our local advocates. Members >of our municipal bike board are also training to become instructors and >would like copies of the brochure. Can you please send me information >regarding the cost of purchase and shipping for 300 copies. I would also >be interested in finding out the price and turnaround time for a >customized version containing WV traffic codes. > >Thank you, >Sincerely, >Nickolas Hein >Director, Positive Spin >Morgantown, WV >phone: 304-276-0213 >web: www.positivespin.org

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March Bike Board Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

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

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FWD: Wyoming Strikes Mandatory Sidepath Law
by director 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Good morning, Some good news and good advice in this article that was on the Thunderhead list recently. Morgantown and WV have a mandatory sidepath law, meaning that a bicyclist can be faulted in an accident if there is a sidepath next to the road and doesn't use it. I think most people would think that the law isn't much of a threat because of the insignificant number of sidepaths anywhere in WV, but I would have said the same about Wyoming. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Tim Young <tyoung(a)wyoming.com> Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:01:01 -0700 Greetings Thunderheaders, I am very pleased to report that Wyoming has expanded the rights of cyclists to ride on the road by repealing the mandatory sidepath law here. Yes, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has signed the bill into law! It is now legal for cyclists to ride on the road even if an adjacent pathway is available. Friends of Pathways partnered with Cycle Wyoming, sponsors of the Tour de Wyoming, in working on this successful legislation. The bill passed the Wyoming House 55-4 in favor, and the Senate vote was just as strong, 27-2 on third reading. Considering this was only our first trip to the legislature, we are absolutely thrilled with this level of success. However, a lesson: One of the things that surfaced is that bicycles/bicyclists have quite a bad reputation, at least in the legislature and in the minds of many we spoke with. We won this bill mostly on enhancing pedestrian safety, not on improving bike safety. In my opinion, advocates and industry folks have a lot of work to do to improve the perception of bicycling. I¹m not saying the detractors are right, just that many in power believe cyclists are bad actors. If it might be useful, I wanted to share a couple strategies that helped us: > - We were able to interest a committee in the bill, which in Wyoming gave it a > better statistical chance than one sponsored by a legislator. > > - We secured the support of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the > Director testified in favor, as did the Colonel of the WY Highway Patrol. > > - We hired an excellent lobbyist, with strong connections to the leading party > and personal relationships with key members of both houses. Best money we > spent. It was not that expensive. > > - The advocates made several trips to testify, even when it looked good. We > brought in multiple voices, from different locations in the state, making it a > statewide bill. Folks wrote, emailed, called. It helps. > > - We had a death/problem example to point to: a rollerblader was killed on one > of our pathways when a bicyclist collided with him last summer. (note, this > was not a pathway problem, the path is excellent quality) Our message included the following points: > - Eliminating this outdated law is in the best interest of Wyoming and has the > support of Wyoming Dept. of Transportation Director, John Cox. It will help > modernize Wyoming¹s laws for bicycling. > > - This law allows bicycles the legal option to access their homes and > workplaces from the road if the road is more efficient or closer than a > pathway. > > - This law allows bicycles to use a safe road shoulder when a pathway is > crowded with slower users, or if the pathway is not maintained properly for > safe use. > > - Protects important tourism events such as the Tour de Wyoming, where > hundreds of bicyclists visit communities around the state each summer. Hope this is helpful, and your legislative projects are equally successful. Best regards, Tim ------------------------------ Tim Young Executive Director Friends of Pathways P.O. Box 2062 Jackson, WY 83001 307-733-4534 office 307-699-1407 mobile tim(a)friendsofpathways.org ------------------------------

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3/7 Traffic Commission meeting cancelled
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Bike Board Members, Tonight's Traffic Commission meeting is canceled. Frank

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Wed 6:30 Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Bike Board Members, This Wednesday, 7-Mar, 6:30 PM, in City Council Chambers the Traffic Commission will consider our Infrastructure and Education recommendations. Please plan to attend, especially if you are a member of the Infrastructure or Education committees. I believe that the Commission will give more consideration to implementing our recommendations if the room is full of Bike Board members instead of just me and Greg! Last month, Greg and I gave a 20 minute presentation to which they listened politely and then the clock ran out. They agreed to review the report and to consider it at this Wednesday's meeting. In a discussion with the Commission secretary today, I learned that they want us to explain each of our recommendations and then they will discuss them and make decisions. Besides your moral support, we may need your help explaining some recommendations, e.g. where are those in-line grates? City Council Chambers are in City Hall, 389 Spruce St., on the 2nd floor, right at the top of the steps after you come through the front door. City Hall is across and up the street but on the same block as the Public Safety Building where the Bike Board usually meets. See you Wednesday! Frank

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Off-topic, but too cool to pass up
by director 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

Good afternoon, Rob Stenger just forwarded me this link about a bicycle assist for getting up hills. I can think of a few places in Morgantown where this could be useful. I'd come up with a similar idea about 10 years ago but never acted on it. This one is much more simple and elegent than what I had in mind. It would be even cooler if bikes coming down the hill could help power it too - saving brake wear and energy. http://www.trampe.no/english/ Nick Hein

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Bike Parking Ordinances
by director 01 Mar '07

01 Mar '07

Good evening, Another item from the Thunderhead list that I thought might be of interest. Madison is an extremely progressive city, and well laid out for cycling. I used to ride there a lot in the late 70's. These parking regulations may offer some ideas for recommendations to the traffic commission. btw, Links were also offered from other cities and I'm sure I can get more just by asking. See you in a few minutes. Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Dar Ward <mbigmistake(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:09:20 -0800 (PST) Madison, Wisconsin's bike parking ordinance is at http://www.cityofmadison.com/transp/z2811bik.pdf and the parking standards are at http://www.cityofmadison.com/transp/rac-rec3.pdf Problems with this ordinance include that it only covers new development and doesn't really have any strong enforcement. It also doesn't do a great job of accomodating resident/employee parking versus visitor parking. It also falls short on requiring inside parking (with standards) for rental properties. The current Madison Platinum Bicycling Task Force hopes to address some of these issues. Another great idea...doing a bicycle parking needs study. That's on the Madison wishlist too. -Dar

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March Meeting
by Marilyn Newcome 01 Mar '07

01 Mar '07

Framk, I will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because of a program we are having at school. I could only find one school that had a bike rack and that was South Middle school. Marilyn

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Bike Friendly Community Award Application
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, The Bicycle Friendly Community Award committee (Frank, Greg, Nick and Don Spencer) is about half-way done with completing the application. At our meeting tomorrow, I will discuss our approach, what we've accomplished and what remains to be done. Attached are three files: 1) application part 1 that Positive Spin completed, 2) application part II completed as far as we have it, 3) a table that shows people that we are going to ask for more information. Since the application is incomplete, you don't have to read it. I send it mainly to show you what we've done and to get your feedback, corrections or additions if you do happen to read it. If you at least open application part II and skim through it, you'll at least have some idea what it's about when I report on it. See you tomorrow night! Frank

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Fw: Takin' It To The Streets Workshops: attachments
by director 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Frank tells me the attachments didn't come through when I forwarded this yesterday. Here they are. After reading the flyer I noted that Ron Eck is giving the presentations. Nick

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Fw: Takin' It To The Streets Workshops - Charleston
by director 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Some of you may know Dennis Strawn of Mt. State Wheelers bike club in Charleston, WV. He just sent me this workshop notice. Road trip anyone? Alternatively we could see about organizing a workshop here in Mtown. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:33:18 -0500 Wanted to give a heads up on this seminar. Hope you can or someone you know can make it. Thanks Dennis Strawn Senior Application Analyst 304-347-7703 ----- Forwarded by Dennis Strawn/MountainState/Highmark on 02/27/2007 12:29 PM ----- "Susie Salisbury" <SSalisbury@charl estonareaalliance To .org> "Susie Salisbury" <SSalisbury@charlestonareaalliance. 02/26/2007 09:02 org> AM cc Subject Takin' It To The Streets Workshops Please find attached a flyer outlining our upcoming workshops on making our region more pedestrian and bicycle accessible. This workshop series titled "Takin' It To The Streets", will take place on Friday March 9, 30 and April 27, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, at the LaBelle Theater in South Charleston. If you need further information, please feel free to contact me at 340-4253. Thank you, Susie Salisbury (Embedded image moved to file: pic18620.jpg) (See attached file: Walkable Comm.pdf)

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Article from London Times about Bike commuting
by director 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Thought this article might be of interest to the group. According to this editorial from the Times of London: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_article/article1415358.ece "At 2 per cent [bicycle] ridership, London lags far behind cities such as Berlin (10 per cent), Copenhagen (20 per cent) and Amsterdam (28 per cent), where the cyclist numbers influence driver behaviour." Thanks to Evan Manvel from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland, OR! And Noah Budnick, Transportation Alternatives in NYC >From me, Nick Hein

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Bike Board Meeting Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '07

26 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Attached is a recommended agenda for our meeting this Thursday, 1-Mar, 6:30 PM at the Public Safety Building Conference Room. I also attached the minutes of our last meeting. A lot of exciting things are happening and I'm looking forward to discussing them Thursday. We've delivered Infrastructure and Education recommendations to the Traffic Commission. This Thursday, we'll review the status of the Commuting, PR and Bicycle Friendly Community Award committees. That leaves the Law, Maps and Bike Parking goals to flesh out. Hopefully, we can form committees to address those so we can get work rolling on all our goals in time to get out in the good riding weather! See you Thursday! Frank

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PR committee meeting
by Chip Wamsley 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Hi all, It looks like Wednesday the 21st, 6:30 PM at Wamsley Cycles works for everyone. I will see you then. Chip

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FWD: RE: [Thunderhead] Model ordinances that work
by director 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Good morning, These links to the Fort Collins transportation plan and bike/ped plan came across the Thunderhead list that Positive Spin belongs to. Thought they might be of interest here. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Rick Price" <rick(a)experienceplus.com> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:56:02 -0700 Better than ordinances don't forget your community's master streets or transportation plan. This becomes the guidance system for all new street improvements and remedial action so it is not so easy for future politicians to change direction on you by abolishing an ordinance. The Fort Collins Streets standards policy is here. http://fcgov.com/engineering/street-standards.php It is a part of our Master Transportation Plan (2004) which includes our bike and ped plans. http://fcgov.com/transportationplanning/tmp.php Rick Price, Ph.D. President Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc. 970-493-3424 or 1-800-685-4565 Who are the Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program? See this web site: http://www.bikefortcollins.org/ ________________________________ From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of John Anastasio Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:35 AM To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org Subject: [Thunderhead] Model ordinances that work Hello Everybody, We are gearing up to present model Complete Streets, Bike Parking and Bike Changing and Shower Room ordinances to the County of Marin and all the cities within it. We would love to hear from others on model ordinances that worked for you. Thanks in advance, John Anastasio Director of Planning Marin County Bicycle Coalition Promoting Safe Bicycling for Everyday Transportation and Recreation 415.456.3469 Ext. 4# Fax: 415.456.9344 Ext. 3# P.O. Box 1115 Fairfax, CA 94978 john(a)marinbike.org <mailto:john@marinbike.org> www.marinbike.org <http://www.marinbike.org>

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Thanks!
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '07

22 Feb '07

Bike Board, In my message yesterday about the Road I training, I forgot to thank Nick Hein, Marilyn Newcome, Greg Good, Jim Rye, Don Dickerson and Bruce Summers all for coming up with suggestions of possible locations for the training. Special thanks to Jim Rye who made all the arrangements with WVU to use the Prete Building and parking lot. Frank

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Road I course
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

Bike Board and Traffic Commission Members, The March 10-11 Road I course plans are nearly complete. The University Services Center (Prete Building), 3040 University Avenue is the training location. The classroom work will be in Room 3307. Drills will be in the upper parking lot in front of the building. We'll meet Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a ride to lunch, and Sunday 9:00 AM - Noon. Eleven people are currently signed up and 8 have paid. Tuition is $35. Mark Archibald, the instructor, is bringing an assistant so we can handle a few more participants. I've again attached the table of contents from the Student Manual to help you decide to enroll if you haven't already. Please contact me if you want to enroll but haven't already. If you can't remember if you're already signed up, you're signed up if your name is on this list: Don Dickerson Frank Gmeindl Greg Good Chris Gluck Nick Hein Marilyn Newcome Tyler Pearson Betsy Shogren Gunnar Shogren Bruce Summers Buffy Vehse I'll provide reminders and more information as March 10-11 approaches. In the meantime, I hope you're getting out to ride now that the weather's giving us a break:) Frank

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Traffic Signals - New video detection technology detects bikes better
by director 18 Feb '07

18 Feb '07

Good evening, Thought this might be of general interest, it came from the Thunderhead list. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Ralph Fertig <sb-ralph(a)cox.net> Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:40:00 -0800 In 1995, Santa Barbara County, California, started testing video cameras for signalized intersection control. They tried two manufacturers and decided on Iteris cameras. All new traffic signals have video sensors installed, and old signals with sensors in the pavement were updated as funding became available. This is great for bicyclists for whom street sensors often fail to detect us. The cameras are more expensive initially, but are more cost-effective in the long run. I know that the California cities of Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo have also installed video-based bicyclist detection equipment. In my experience, the cameras work well in detecting me, unlike many in-pavement detectors still used by other local jurisdictions. Video cameras can be used to make separate traffic counts for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; count and analyze turns at an intersection; record accidents for attribution of guilt; automatically record license plate and driver images of those violating the law; turn signals to green for buses; and hold lights in the green phase for slower bicyclists or pedestrians to complete their crossing of broad avenues. In-ground sensors do none of this. ~~ Ralph Fertig, President ~~ Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition ~~ www.sbbike.org ============= Ralph Fertig received this email from Rick Price on 2/17/07 6:36 AM >Our streets engineers have asked for help in identifying efficient & >functional actuation devices that will actually recognize cyclists at a >stop light and encourage compliance with stopping. We have modern, >computerized, synchronized stoplights throughout Fort Collins but no >good actuation. Any suggestions we could pass on? > >Rick Price, Ph.D. >President >Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc. >970-493-3424 or 1-800-685-4565 > >Who are the Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program? See this web >site: >http://www.bikefortcollins.org <http://www.bikefortcollins.org/> _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Repealing mandatory side path law
by director 17 Feb '07

17 Feb '07

Good morning, In a recent committee meeting there was a question about mandatory sidepath laws. One of the Morgantown statutes can be construed as such. This email indicates that there have been states where such laws have been repealed. Another message in the thread indicated that these laws increase liability exposure to the city. Wisconsin repealed its law in the 1970's when a seasoned bike commuter was killed while riding on the sidewalk, after being hit by a car coming out of a blind alley. He had been ticketed the week before for NOT riding on the sidewalk. It also appears that sidewalks must be up to AASHTO/ADA standards for the sidepath law to be enforced. I can't think of a single sidewalk that's more than a block long that would. In another list someone mentioned that Wisconsin statutes require that a bike must have at least one wheel larger than 14" to be allowed on the road. Apparently this is directed at keeping the smallest kids' bikes off the street. I presume that AASHTO/ADA standards would still have to be met, but when I lived near Madison in the mid-70's they already did. Things are even better now. In the same message, the author related having been chased down by a cop and told to ride his velomobile on the sidewalk because drivers on the 35mph thoroughfare had been calling to complain that he was obstructing 50mph traffic. He was told to obey the law and get out of their way so they could violate the speed limit. He subsequently went to this officer's superiors and got it straightened out. (He had been riding this same vehicle in the same city for 6000 miles, the officer was new and unfamiliar with the laws). I only mention this incident to make it clear that there isn't rational or consistent enforcement of cyclists right to share the road. If you ever do find yourself in conflict (either on the road or off) the best response is to work it out through the system, with a minimum of confrontation or drama. Our rights are protected in writing, but to keep them we need to exercise and advocate for them. <soapbox off> Nick Hein ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Sue Knaup" <sue(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:58:33 -0700 Vermont, Oklahoma and Wyoming are three of the most recent successes. Check with our orgs in each of those states via our Links page. Sue Sue Knaup Executive Director Thunderhead Alliance 928-541-9841 http://www.thunderheadalliance.org Main Office: P.O. Box 3309, Prescott, AZ 86302 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006 202-349-1479 -----Original Message----- From: thunderhead-bounces(a)thunderheadalliance.org [mailto:thunderhead-bounces@thunderheadalliance.org] On Behalf Of Mark Martin Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:17 AM To: thunderhead(a)thunderheadalliance.org Subject: [Thunderhead] Repealing mandatory side path law Greetings All, Here in Louisiana we have a "mandatory side path" law that seems to be a relic of the past. Many of us find it onerous and would like to attempt to get it repealed. Could someone point us to successful efforts to get such a law repealed? We are looking in particular for arguments supporting repeal. Thanks in advance! Mark E. Martin Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (B.R.A.S.S.) _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more..then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01 _______________________________________________ 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

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PR committee meeting
by Chip Wamsley 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

To: Marilyn Betsy Johnathan Tyler We need to get started with the PR committee, by having a meeting. I propose a meeting at Wamsley Cycles, Monday The 19th at 6:30 PM. I propose an alternate date of Wednesday the 21 st, same place and time. What does everyone think? Let me know. Chip Chip(a)wamsleycycles.com

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FWD: [Thunderhead] Traffic Justice article
by director 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

Good afternoon, Thought this would be of interest to the board. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Sue Knaup" <sue(a)thunderheadalliance.org> Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:53:40 -0700 Hi all, Check out this excellent article on Traffic Justice that just came out in the Christian Science Monitor - the best press I've seen yet on this comprehensive issue. Sue <http://www.csmonitor.com> csmonitor.com - The Christian Science Monitor Online from the February 14, 2007 edition - http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0214/p13s01-lign.html To prevent crashes, a new push to improve driver behavior Methods that reduced road fatalities overseas would work in the US, advocates say. By Linda Baker | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor Despite the human and financial toll of traffic fatalities annually in the United States - 43,000 deaths and 2.7 million injuries at a cost of about $230 billion - such accidents are often viewed as an inevitable, if tragic, byproduct of driving. Now a small but growing number of safety advocates and transportation researchers want to change that perception, partly by borrowing proven strategies from Europe and Australia. The goal, they say, is to reduce the number of traffic deaths - not by improving cars to limit the severity of crashes, but by targeting human behaviors that trigger collisions in the first place. That strategy has worked well in the Netherlands, where over the past three decades, the annual number of traffic fatalities has declined by 75 percent from 3,200 to 800. Today, that country has one of the lowest per capita traffic fatality rates in the world. "The perspective in our society is that quite some proportion of all car crashes are preventable," says Fred Wegman, director of the Netherlands Institute for Road Safety Research, "and there is no need to accept the death toll." Mr. Wegman visited Washington, D.C., last month for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board as an independent adviser to the US government. Improving traffic safety is not easy, he says. "You are famously dependent on how the population perceives the problem, and whether you can interest politicians to take action." Some methods used by the Netherlands to reduce road fatalities include changing road design to limit vehicle speeds, expanding automated enforcement and sobriety testing, and prohibiting the use of electronic devices while driving. "Since the 1960s, safety campaigns in this country have focused predominantly on crash mitigation, such as seat belts and air bags," says Bob Chauncey, director of a new "traffic justice" initiative for the National Center for Bicycling and Walking, a nonprofit group in Bethesda, Md. "With the exception of MADD [Mothers Against Drunk Driving], we don't look at the root cause of the crash." The US approach to road safety is limited in scope, says David Willis, a senior research scientist at the Texas Transportation Institute in College Station. Forty percent of all fatal crashes in the United States are due to speeding, he says. "But unlike almost every other civilized society in the world, we don't focus on driver behavior - we focus on vehicle design." In the Netherlands, says Mr. Wegman, speed limits are very low: 25 m.p.h. in the city, and 60 m.p.h. on the freeway. Dutch roads are also designed to encourage safe driving. Traffic-calming strategies include extensive bicycle and pedestrian facilities, narrow streets with medians, and roundabouts instead of intersections with traffic signals. Roundabouts are traffic circles that force drivers to slow down to 15 m.p.h. A strict police enforcement program, including random sobriety checks and cameras that automatically identify speeders, means "you have a very good chance of getting caught," says Wegman. The legal blood-alcohol limit in the Netherlands is 0.05 percent compared with 0.08 percent in the US. Studies conducted in London showed a 40 percent reduction in crashes that resulted in injuries after the installation of automatic speed cameras. In Victoria, Australia, the number of fatal crashes involving drunken drivers declined by 25 percent after random sobriety checkpoints were set up. In the US, 31 states have raised highway speed limits to 70 m.p.h. Only four states - California, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey - and Washington, D.C., have passed laws against using hand-held cellphones while driving. Most states prohibit or restrict the use of automated speed enforcement, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Arlington, Va. "People say, 'Driving is a personal matter, government leave me alone,' " says Steve Lind, director of the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. Washington State law prohibits sobriety checkpoints and bans electronic speed enforcement except in school zones. But the benefits of these strategies are now well documented, Mr. Lind says. "We can't be afraid to get these tools in front of policymakers. It's up to the people to accept them." Legislation, enforcement, and public awareness are the key elements for a successful traffic safety program, Wegman says. The Netherlands' ban on hand-held cellphones while driving, for example, would not be effective without the accompanying media campaign on distracted driving. "The position of the press is very important," says Wegman. The "traffic justice" initiative in the US, which is fueled by local groups, aims to shift the national discussion from "car accidents" to "car crashes," says Mr. Chauncey. Americans accept limitations on personal freedoms in exchange for airplane safety, he says. "Now we expect just conduct from all players in the road transportation system: the planners, the engineers, the drivers, and the car companies." Although roundabouts are becoming more popular in the US, cities and states continue to build roads that allow drivers to speed, traffic-justice proponents say. "Drivers and pedestrians are victims of engineers looking at traffic flow," says Andrea Okomski, executive director of Pedestrian InRoads, a nonprofit in Seattle. "We know about traffic calming.... We just don't do it." www.csmonitor.com | Copyright C 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Sue Knaup Executive Director Thunderhead Alliance 928-541-9841 http://www.thunderheadalliance.org <http://www.thunderheadalliance.org/> Main Office: P.O. Box 3309, Prescott, AZ 86302 Washington, DC Office: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 400, 20006 202-349-1479

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Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 12 Feb '07

12 Feb '07

Good evening, Everybody. Attached are the February meeting minutes. Please let me know if you see anything that needs some attention. Thank you, BETSY

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Road I course logistics
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Bike Board members, March 10-11 will be here before we know it. It's time to complete arrangements for the Road I course. *Time* We must allocate 9-hours course time. I suggest Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a ride somewhere for lunch. I suggest Sunday 9:00 AM - Noon. If any of you who are attending have any problems with those times, please reply-all with an alternative recommendation and justification. *Place* We need to find a place that has a classroom that can accommodate 12-16 people with chalkboard or whiteboard, DVD and projector/TV, and a large parking lot nearby for drills. It would be good if we could secure our bikes when we're in the classroom, too. Any ideas? Frank

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Recommendations presentation to Traffic Commission
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Bike Board members, The Traffic Commission responded positively to our recommendations last night. Thanks to Marilyn Newcome for supporting me and Greg! Thanks also to Don Spencer for his support both as a Bike Board member and a Traffic Commission member. Two TC members, Buffy Vehse and Chris Gluck signed up for the Road I course. Nobody batted an eye when I said we want $2,300 to defray the costs of attending the Effective Cycling Seminar in Bethlehem, PA. Peter Schuster wanted the Commission to act now to apply for the $10K grant. Unfortunately, the time ran out before the TC members could discuss and conclude on any of our recommendations so that's on their agenda for their March meeting. This was the second TC meeting that I've attended. They exhaustively discuss every change that anybody asks them to make. I would expect that a two-month cycle would probably be typical for our recommendatons: month 1, we deliver a presentation with a written report and they take the month to review it; month 2 they discuss and decide on our recommendations. Some of our recommendations will probably also have to be forwarded by the Traffic Commission to City Council for approval. That may add another month or two before some recommendations start to get implemented. On the other hand, that's no reason that we can't get all our recommendations ready before the weather gets nice and we'd rather ride;) Frank

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FWD: Re: BB web site picture
by director 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Frank, We've used a couple of my favorite pictures on our website. These are from some of the first Critical Mass rides which started in 2005. http://positivespin.org/PS_AboutUs.html http://positivespin.org/PS_Events/MtownCritMass.html I've attached a few other. One shows Spruce Street filled with (25) bikes on World Carfree Day 2005, the other is in front of the Mtn Lair when we gathered that day. Last Friday our critical mass ride drew 3 riders, pretty good under the circumstances. In the next few months we should get a bigger turnout. Also planning has begun for a human-powered parade in April which would be a great photo-op to get riders of all ages parading down High Street. There's a pretty picture of the rail trail on the Morgantown.com homepage but I prefer the ones with lots of people riding in front of a familiar landmark. A picture of the ASS start would be a good one! Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:10:00 -0500 Nick, I'm glad somebody had a similar reaction to that picture. I don't know where it was taken but I would like to have a picture that is clearly taken in Morgantown and that shows lots of cyclists riding on ROADS. If you have such a picture, please present it to the Bike Board and invite feedback. (This morning, I saw a bus with a bike in the rack in front. I wish I had a camera to capture that: bike, bus, lots of snow and traffic.) Mainly to keep the Bike Board together, I would like to set a SOP that anything that goes on the web site passes Bike Board inspection and approval. I would like any Board member to feel free to propose anything to the Board and to invite and collect feedback. Please invite feedback from the Board on the "Share the Road" video. As Chairman, I would prefer to have last word. Frank At 12:00 AM 2/7/2007, you wrote: >Frank, >Is that picture taken in Morgantown? I'll go out and take a local picture >tomorrow. > >May I also suggest a link to the "Share the Road" video that I sent the >link about last week? (http://bikelib.org/video/index.htm) > >If we want to create additional pages can we just send them to Jeff (after >board approval of course)? This website would be a great place to solicit >citizen inputs to make "spot improvement" requests. > >Thanks. >Nick > > > > > >---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >From: "Frank G." <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> >Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:03:41 -0500 > > >Bike Board Members, > > > >Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at > >www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page > >for the bike board. I used the only bike > >related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some > >images, I can include them onto the page(s)." > > > >Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. > > > >Frank > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Bikeboard mailing list > >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > >

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BB web site
by Frank G. 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page for the bike board. I used the only bike related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some images, I can include them onto the page(s)." Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. Frank

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BB web site
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Jeff Mikorski, Assistant City Manager, created a Bike Board web site at www.morgantown.com/bike-board.htm . He said: "I made an initial web page for the bike board. I used the only bike related images I had, but if you or other bike board people send me some images, I can include them onto the page(s)." Please reply all if you have any recommended changes. Frank D. Gmeindl ASSET Program Manager ProLogic, Inc. NASA IV&V Facility 100 University Drive Fairmont, WV 26554 Office: 304-367-8395 Fax: 304-367-8221

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Bicycle Board Recommendations
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

Dr. Eck, Please find attached, the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board's Infrastructure and Education recommendations to the Traffic Commission. We would like to present these recommendations to the Commission at this Wednesday's meeting. We will bring paper copies Wednesday. If you feel it is appropriate to forward this message to the Commission members, it would afford them the opportunity to review it in advance. Also, we are prepared to present a short summary PowerPoint presentation if appropriate. We will bring a computer and projector. Please don't hesitate to reply or call me at 304-376-0446 if you have any questions, comments or guidance. Frank Gmeindl 304-367-8395 (work) 304-376-0446 (cell) 304-284-8094 (home)

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Final recommendations report
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '07

04 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Attached is the final report of our infrastructure and education recommendations. I plan to get this to the Traffic Commission members tomorrow, Monday, if possible. If you catch anything wrong in the attached, please let me know ASAP. Frank

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Hi Everyone,
by Nancy LaRocque 04 Feb '07

04 Feb '07

Hi Everyone, I apologize for not being an active participant with the bike board. At this time I am going to resign my position on the board so the Traffic Commission can appoint a replacement. I am sorry as I realize I should have done this sooner. Good luck with everything, and I know I will see and experience your progress. Sincerely, Nancy LaRocque

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Bikes on Road sign
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Bike Board, Remember at last week's meeting, I described the "Bicycles on Road" signs that I thought Ron Eck meant? Here's the link to "San Francisco's Shared Lane Pavement Markings: Improving Bicycle Safety" at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/site/uploadedfiles/dpt/bike/Bike_Plan/Shared%20Lane%… This is an excellent report that may represent the cutting edge in share the road signage as well as provide substantive data on the effectiveness of the signage. (Too bad it's a pdf file. It has some great photos that I wish we could rip for our presentation to the Traffic Commission.) Frank

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3/10-11 LCI
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Bike Board Members, Before you know it, Mark Archibald will be here to teach us the Road I course of the Effective Cycling program March 10-11. If you haven't already paid me, please let me know if you'll take the course. At our meeting last Thursday, 5 Bike Board members paid. At our January meeting, 9 or us signed up. (I still have the sign up sheet;) Our instructor says 12 is a good target class size. A few people who aren't Bike Board members have told me they'd like to take the course. If there's room, I'd like to welcome them to take it. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] share the road with bicyclists
by Jim Rye 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Hi Bob, Thanks again very much for your interest in signage to facilitate bicycling for transportation at WVU. Here are two robust sites that illustrate quite a variety of signage (including "on pavement") to facilitate bicycling and walking for transportation: http://www.pedbikeimages.org/category_front.cfm?categoryId=2 (Bicycling Pictures--see especially "On Street Bike Lanes" and "Pavement Treatments") http://www.pedbikeimages.org/category_front.cfm?categoryId=19 (Design and Engineering--see Especially "Bike Trails and Shared Use Paths" and "Signs and Making Signals") At each link, clicking on "download for print" shows a much larger image. I have attached an example from the above site (http://www.pedbikeimages.org / photo by Dan Burden) that employs pavement and roadside signage, although I strongly advocate for the roadside signage to state "Share Road (or Lane) WITH Bicyclists". Alternatively, the sign might just state "Bike Route", although I think the "WITH Bicyclists" is the stronger message from an education and enforcement standpoint. The "Group Photo Pool" at the Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/ also has many illustrations, e.g.,: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/196792900/in/pool-bicyclefacilities/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesontransit/184912823/in/pool-bicyclefacili… http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeportland/172598546/in/pool-bicyclefaciliti… This report from San Francisco has numerous examples of pavement signage: http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/site/uploadedfiles/dpt/bike/Bike_Plan/Shared%20Lane%… >>> Bob Roberts 02/01/07 7:44 AM >>> Please do and we thank you. >>> Jim Rye 2/1/2007 7:24:48 AM >>> Dear Bob, Thank you again for involving me in discussions about bicycling facilitities etc on campus. I am especially glad that you are looking into the "Share Road (or Lane) WITH Bicyclists". I wanted to let you know that I also have some links to similar markings on for pavement if you would like me to send them. Thanks again. Jim Rye

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Context Senstive Solutions Put to Practice: A Warning
by director 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

Good morning, I wanted to share this message from Thunderhead with the bike board, because it deals with an issue that has already happened in most of West Virginia. The emphasis of separated bike paths and exclusion of bikes on roads (by intent or neglect - I've seen both). Although sidewalks, separated trails and shorter pedestrian crossing distances on roadways are important - the federal right of cyclists to share the roadway safely is being eroded - irrationally. The effective end result is that cycling - the most efficient and effective means of single rider transportation over short distances - is being pushed off the road by 70% empty, 90% inefficient motor vehicles. This isn't a good trend and we should take every opportunity to emphasize how cycling has a right and a reason to share the road. Rights are like muscles, if you don't give them attention and use them you lose them. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Eric Gilliland" <gill(a)waba.org> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:21:35 -0500 National bike groups and bike/ped professionals may not be aware of the disaster potentially poised to happen in Montgomery County, Maryland, a major suburban county located right next to Washington D.C. The county council there is considering a pair of bills that would overhaul the county's "road code" - those laws that define its roadway design standards. The new legislation would essentially mandate narrow lanes in most circumstances, virtually eliminating the concept of a "wide outside lane" or "shared lane" for bikes on new or rebuilt roads. The legislation does not give cyclists any consideration except on roads identified as bike routes in the county master plan. That contradicts established principles framed in AASHTO guidelines and elsewhere (include the ITE CSS guide), that cyclists should be routinely considered during the design of all roads, not just select roads. Moreover, for county roads that are master-planned as "signed shared roadway" bike routes, the legislation allows only one extra foot of lane width. Specifically the legislation calls for lanes to be fixed at 10.5', 11', or 12' wide depending on roadway type (12' for suburban arterials, for example), with an extra foot added for shared roadway bike routes (i.e. 11.5' to 13'). The bills do not define minimums or maximums but instead specify hard widths that would apply regardless of project-specific factors, public input, etc. Waivers may only be granted by the county council itself. The legislation allows shoulders only on limited types of curbless roads and stipulates that they be 2' wide (4' on highways). The bills do however require bike lanes where called for in the master plan, although these are not numerous. Shared use paths would also be built where called for in the master plan. The legislation represents a fundamental paradigm shift that could have far-reaching implications if adopted by other counties and states. The bills were motivated by an admirable desire to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, calm traffic and eliminate impervious surface, and as such it has support from many usual cycling allies. But that makes it no less damaging. It appears to have been partly inspired, somewhat unfaithfully, by the ITE's new draft standard, "Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable Communities". That document embraces bike lanes to the near exclusion of other on-road bikeway types. In any case, the Montgomery County legislation sets a dangerous precedent for design standards nationwide. It is all the scarier because it originates in a county that is uaually progressive on bike issues, from people who are usually supportive of cycling. Pedestrian safety is very important, but the proposed legislation seeks to make minor gains in pedestrian safety at an enormous cost to a complete other mode of transportation. Eric Gilliland WABA Jack Cochrane MoBike _______________________________________________ Thunderhead mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/thunderhead Thunderhead Archive: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/private/thunderhead

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Infrastructure doc and ppt available
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

Hi everyone, I could be wrong, but I'm under the impression that Greg meant to send some updated infrastructure documents to this email list for review, but unintentionally sent them to his own committee's email list thinking the whole board would receive them. They are pretty large files. You can fetch them here: http://cheat.org/pipermail/bike-infrastructure/attachments/20070202/8a30102… http://cheat.org/pipermail/bike-infrastructure/attachments/20070202/56741c2… Jonathan

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Bike education video for drivers
by director 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

Good Morning, Last nite at the meeting I mentioned that I had seen mention of a video for bike education. It was produced for the League of Illinois Bicyclists and it's at this link: http://www.bikelib.org/video/index.htm You can download it from there, or get if from me. The guy I contacted also offered to send it on DVD. I should have it in a few days and I'll keep a copy at Positive Spin. I'll also look at donating a copy to the library like I discussed for the other education videos. Nick

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Links to pictures of bike/ped facilities
by director 01 Feb '07

01 Feb '07

Good evening, These links were in a message from Thunderhead Alliance last week. They show all kinds of categories of facilities and people using them. Hope they're of use... http://www.pedbikeimages.org/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclefacilities/ Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Vision
by director 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Frank, I like it as written. I've had thoughts about condensing it, but I wouldn't want to say anything that would delay approval. I'd like to get on to making it happen. So I guess it's compelling me already! Nick >/All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly >anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride >bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our >nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, >our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ > >Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. >However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel >you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels >that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. >If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the >whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this >until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members >who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it >over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. > >Frank > > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Vision
by Bill Reger-Nash 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Vision statement looks fine. Keep up the good work. 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> 01/21/07 1:29 PM >>> Bike Board Members, Please recall that a Vision statement must be our shared view of the future and must compel us to act. A shared vision enables us to stay focused, to enjoy working together, and to be proud of our accomplishments. At our 2-Nov meeting we brainstormed vision statements. Then, Bill Reger-Nash, Linda Cooper and I offered a summary that the BB did not accept. Using the feedback from that cycle and the original list of ideas, on 1/8/2007, I recommended the following Vision statement: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Nick Hein, Jim Rye, Greg Good, John Lozier and Jonathan Rosenbaum responded to my request for feedback. Except for the addition of a comma behind the word "anytime", I'm not proposing any changes in reponse to their comments. Following are summaries of their comments and my responses. 1. Greg recommended adding a comma after "anytime". I agree and will make the change. 2. Greg, Jim, and John said the word "fearlessly" was redundant with "safely" while Nick suggested emphasizing "fearlessly". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Sonitt's input explicitly included "feels safe to ride". Making cycling safe is a necessary but insufficient step to increasing cycling. Based on authoritative info (Forrester, John, /Effective Cycling/), fear is the main factor that discourages people from cycling. If we succeed at making cycling safe but don't eliminate fear, e.g. through education, we will probably not realize our vision for all Morgantown residents. Unless we want to argue further to delete "fearlessly", I will retain it. 3. John said the word "All" was superfluous. Marilyn's input at our 2-Nov meeting explicitly included "all citizens". I agree that one could argue that "Morgantowners" includes all residents but one could also argue that it doesn't. For example, consider, "Morgantowners choose to have parades on Friday evenings". I think we'd agree that this is true but it does not include all Morgantowners. I believe that including the word "All" in our vision statement says that if cycling is unsafe for anyone in the city, or if there are places in the city that you can't get to by bike, our job is not done. Therefore, unless there is further argument to delete it, I will retain "All". 4. John said, "The entire second sentence repeats much of the first, merely to detail 'any reason'". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Jim's, Betsy's, Bill's, Sonitt's, and Nick's ideas all explicitly included the distinction of transporation and recreation. I believe deleting the second sentence loses their input. Unless we want to continue to argue to delete the second sentence, I will retain it. 5. John recommended replacing "All Morgantown residents can enjoy" with "Morgantowners choose to". Before I make that change, I need to hear from other members. If I accept John's argument that "All" is superfluous, then it follows that "Morgantowners" is synonymous with "All Morgantown residents". Then, to say, "Morgantowners choose to" would be equivalent to saying that "All Morgantown residents choose to". But, hey, I'm for everyone in Morgantown choosing to ride a bike rather than drive a motor vehicle and I can even visualize that. With regard to "choose" versus "can enjoy", when we gathered vision statement inputs on 2-Nov, Bruce's input explicitly included "enjoyment", and Nick's and Bill's inputs explicitly included "fun". 6. John said "the third sentence dwells on glory-seeking (recognition), a new and unnecessary concept". Jim responded that it adds to the importance of what we are about. It is also similar to what Jim proposed at our 2-Nov meeting although his input didn't say anything about national and state recognition. I added the recognition clause as a hook into the Traffic Commission and the City Council. Before I eliminate the last sentence, I need more input from the Board. 7. Jonathan suggested adding the sentence, "We are a people using our own power for a cooler planet." My reading is that the Board would not support lengthening the vision statement. Unless anybody wants to argue for adding a sentence, I will not add it. So, following is a proposed vision statement with the only change from that above being the addition of a comma: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. Frank

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Bikeboard Vision
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '07

21 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Please recall that a Vision statement must be our shared view of the future and must compel us to act. A shared vision enables us to stay focused, to enjoy working together, and to be proud of our accomplishments. At our 2-Nov meeting we brainstormed vision statements. Then, Bill Reger-Nash, Linda Cooper and I offered a summary that the BB did not accept. Using the feedback from that cycle and the original list of ideas, on 1/8/2007, I recommended the following Vision statement: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Nick Hein, Jim Rye, Greg Good, John Lozier and Jonathan Rosenbaum responded to my request for feedback. Except for the addition of a comma behind the word "anytime", I'm not proposing any changes in reponse to their comments. Following are summaries of their comments and my responses. 1. Greg recommended adding a comma after "anytime". I agree and will make the change. 2. Greg, Jim, and John said the word "fearlessly" was redundant with "safely" while Nick suggested emphasizing "fearlessly". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Sonitt's input explicitly included "feels safe to ride". Making cycling safe is a necessary but insufficient step to increasing cycling. Based on authoritative info (Forrester, John, /Effective Cycling/), fear is the main factor that discourages people from cycling. If we succeed at making cycling safe but don't eliminate fear, e.g. through education, we will probably not realize our vision for all Morgantown residents. Unless we want to argue further to delete "fearlessly", I will retain it. 3. John said the word "All" was superfluous. Marilyn's input at our 2-Nov meeting explicitly included "all citizens". I agree that one could argue that "Morgantowners" includes all residents but one could also argue that it doesn't. For example, consider, "Morgantowners choose to have parades on Friday evenings". I think we'd agree that this is true but it does not include all Morgantowners. I believe that including the word "All" in our vision statement says that if cycling is unsafe for anyone in the city, or if there are places in the city that you can't get to by bike, our job is not done. Therefore, unless there is further argument to delete it, I will retain "All". 4. John said, "The entire second sentence repeats much of the first, merely to detail 'any reason'". When we gathered vision statement inputs at our 2-Nov meeting, Jim's, Betsy's, Bill's, Sonitt's, and Nick's ideas all explicitly included the distinction of transporation and recreation. I believe deleting the second sentence loses their input. Unless we want to continue to argue to delete the second sentence, I will retain it. 5. John recommended replacing "All Morgantown residents can enjoy" with "Morgantowners choose to". Before I make that change, I need to hear from other members. If I accept John's argument that "All" is superfluous, then it follows that "Morgantowners" is synonymous with "All Morgantown residents". Then, to say, "Morgantowners choose to" would be equivalent to saying that "All Morgantown residents choose to". But, hey, I'm for everyone in Morgantown choosing to ride a bike rather than drive a motor vehicle and I can even visualize that. With regard to "choose" versus "can enjoy", when we gathered vision statement inputs on 2-Nov, Bruce's input explicitly included "enjoyment", and Nick's and Bill's inputs explicitly included "fun". 6. John said "the third sentence dwells on glory-seeking (recognition), a new and unnecessary concept". Jim responded that it adds to the importance of what we are about. It is also similar to what Jim proposed at our 2-Nov meeting although his input didn't say anything about national and state recognition. I added the recognition clause as a hook into the Traffic Commission and the City Council. Before I eliminate the last sentence, I need more input from the Board. 7. Jonathan suggested adding the sentence, "We are a people using our own power for a cooler planet." My reading is that the Board would not support lengthening the vision statement. Unless anybody wants to argue for adding a sentence, I will not add it. So, following is a proposed vision statement with the only change from that above being the addition of a comma: /All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime, for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life./ Perhaps I'm steamrolling on this. I'm trying to bring it to closure. However, if this vision statement is not clear and if it doesn't compel you to act to realize it, then it is a failure. If any one of us feels that "This is Frank's vision statement and not mine", it is a failure. If this is what you think, please reply to this message, either to the whole Bike Board or to me personally. I will continue shaping this until it is clear and every member of the Board, including the 8 members who have been silent, adopts it as his or her own. Or, I will turn it over to anyone who thinks they can do it better. Please reply. Frank

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education-minutes-bike board 16 Jan2007
by Marilyn Newcome 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

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Ecucation-minutes bike board-11Jan2007
by Marilyn Newcome 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

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Positive Spin Safe Routes proposal is complete
by director 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Good morning, For anyone interested Positive Spin has completed its 2007 Safe Routes to Schools grant application. A total of $16000 was applied for to support education and site survey tasks that will make Suncrest Middle School a safer and more attractive place for kids who want to get daily exercise on the way to school. A printed copy is available for viewing at the Positive Spin world headquarters in Grand Central Station. An electronic version can be sent on request. It is my intent to make SMS a model school for other Morgantown schools so I'm making all materials and resources available to anyone (or group) who would like to start a similar program in any other school. Many valuable resources are available at no cost, including consulting from the State Coordinator, Becky Davison. Whatever happens to our application, we will begin working with the school on no-cost activities and invite participation from anyone else who's interested. I'd like to than Don Spencer for his support of the application. This morning as we were putting finishing touches on the proposal he brought support letters from the mayor, other council members and the Suncrest Neighborhood Assoc. John Lozier and Will Ravenscroft also contributed much-appreciated time and enthusiasm to getting this report in the mail on time. Have a great weekend. Nick Hein

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by director 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

Frank, Don Spencer stopped by my house yesterday and pointed out an example of the "Share the lane" sign from the League's Bike-Friendly Cities book. I couldn't find an image online, but it looks just like the sign in this image from Denver - only the word "road" is replaced by "lane". http://home.swbell.net/mpion/imagesdenver/STR11thav.jpg Sharing the lane is the only way that road users can compensate for poorly-designed roads (narrow, winding, ditch-edged). Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:28:48 -0500 >Jim, > >With the bicycle in the standard share the road graphic being replaced >by the motorcycle every summer day in the Dominon Post to advertise >Triple-S Harley Davidson and being replaced with a pedestrian to >advertise Health Works, IMHO, the standard share the road sign is now >even more confusing than reported in the excellent statement by Eric >Anderson at the bottom of this thread. I'd like to see an example of >"those used in San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are allowed >use of the full lane". Since Ron Eck is Chairman of the Traffic >Commission and he provided you Anderson's statement, the share the road >signs that we recommend to the Traffic Commission will probably have to >be accompanied by evidence of their effectiveness and a specific >recommendation for an accompanying education/advertising campaign to >make them so. Thanks to you and Ron Eck for the education on share the >road signs! > >Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by director 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

Jim, My own opinion on this, which I've probably expressed before, is that roads are for people, - not just people in cars. Signs can only help to a certain extent as a reminder of what motorists should have been taught in drivers' ed. More important is to make sure that the message is in the drivers' ed class - If the road is unsafe for cyclists to share when the driver is going at the posted speed then the driver should slow down. We all pay for roads, we're all entitled to safe use of them. If there aren't sidewalks or shoulders then the roads weren't adequately designed for safe multi-mode use - then it take a behavior change to make an unsafe road safe. If motorists have to slow down to allow everyone to get by each other safely that's what they should do until the route can be adequately re-engineered and modified. Signs are good if everything else has been done well but if they aren't helping a situation, different signs won't help much either. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:24:37 -0500 >About share the road signs, including specific experiences in Marin Cty, >CA > >>>> Ronald Eck 1/11/2007 12:18 PM >>> >Jim, > >Thought this would be of interest to you. I share this fellow's >thoughts. To me, a good Share the Road sign/message should accomplish >the following. >1) Define to motorists the likely presence of bicyclists; 2) Encourage >cooperation between motorists and bicyclists and; 3) Reduce conflicts >and crashes, including verbal altercations, projectiles, etc. In the >absence of an accompanying publicity/educational campaign, I am not sure >that the existing signs do this. As I understand it, the national sign >committee is considering development of a different and/or more >understandable STR sign. I think this would certainly be a positive >step. Ron > > >>>> Eric Anderson <eanderson13(a)yahoo.com> 1/9/2007 12:56 PM >>> >Marin County CA has over 60 STR signs in place, in >various locales including narrow rural roads and >heavily travelled bike lane streets. To my knowledge >no formal study has been done in Marin county of the >effectiveness of reducing crashes or improving >motorist/cyclist behavior in the area of the signs. > >Historically signs have been installed for at least >two reasons: concern by locals about the need to get >cyclists to "Share the Road" on routes that are >heavily used by large groups of recreational cyclists >on the weekends; many signs were also installed at the >request of advocates, as a part of a countywide "Share >the Road" program that has gone through several >different incarnations. > >In one sense, the messaging of the signs is >appropriate to Marin County or any location with an >active "Share the Road" program. The signs, combined >with flyers, websites and stickers promote the phrase >and make it recognizable as part of a traffic safety >initiative. At this point it's pretty difficult to >imagine people who live in Marin who drive or bike on >routes used by cyclists not being aware of this >campaign. > >The gap in the messaging is definitely in the >interpretation of the sign by people who haven't been >exposed to the sign or are unaware of the context of >the larger campaign. As a warning sign, the message is >unclear. Is it directed at bikes, telling them to >"Share the Road" as many Marin motorists assert? If >that's the case, there is nothing in the sign (or >frequently in the roadway design) that guides or >informs cyclists as to how they should be "sharing". >Does the message target motorists, using the bike icon >to inform them of the presence of bikes on the road >and the need to "Share the Road" with them? Is it >targeted at both groups simultaneously (everyone >"Share the Road")? > >My analysis of the STR signs at the 10 year mark is >that they are much more effective as an element of a >larger outreach campaign, and that they are less >effective as a traffic control device or warning sign. >Signs with clearer messaging, such as those used in >San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are >allowed use of the full lane, or those in use in >Portland that simply state "Bikes on Roadway" are more >effective at warning motorists of the presence of >cyclists. In terms of targeting cyclists the Share the >Road signs are effective if the cyclists who see them >are aware of what is entailed with legally sharing the >road. Otherwise it's just a catchphrase, rather than a >device that guides you to a specific behavior. > >Eric Anderson >Alta Planning + Design > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com > >_______________________________________________ >Members mailing list >http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/members > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Re: [apbp] Share The Road - 10 Years Later
by Jim Rye 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

About share the road signs, including specific experiences in Marin Cty, CA >>> Ronald Eck 1/11/2007 12:18 PM >>> Jim, Thought this would be of interest to you. I share this fellow's thoughts. To me, a good Share the Road sign/message should accomplish the following. 1) Define to motorists the likely presence of bicyclists; 2) Encourage cooperation between motorists and bicyclists and; 3) Reduce conflicts and crashes, including verbal altercations, projectiles, etc. In the absence of an accompanying publicity/educational campaign, I am not sure that the existing signs do this. As I understand it, the national sign committee is considering development of a different and/or more understandable STR sign. I think this would certainly be a positive step. Ron >>> Eric Anderson <eanderson13(a)yahoo.com> 1/9/2007 12:56 PM >>> Marin County CA has over 60 STR signs in place, in various locales including narrow rural roads and heavily travelled bike lane streets. To my knowledge no formal study has been done in Marin county of the effectiveness of reducing crashes or improving motorist/cyclist behavior in the area of the signs. Historically signs have been installed for at least two reasons: concern by locals about the need to get cyclists to "Share the Road" on routes that are heavily used by large groups of recreational cyclists on the weekends; many signs were also installed at the request of advocates, as a part of a countywide "Share the Road" program that has gone through several different incarnations. In one sense, the messaging of the signs is appropriate to Marin County or any location with an active "Share the Road" program. The signs, combined with flyers, websites and stickers promote the phrase and make it recognizable as part of a traffic safety initiative. At this point it's pretty difficult to imagine people who live in Marin who drive or bike on routes used by cyclists not being aware of this campaign. The gap in the messaging is definitely in the interpretation of the sign by people who haven't been exposed to the sign or are unaware of the context of the larger campaign. As a warning sign, the message is unclear. Is it directed at bikes, telling them to "Share the Road" as many Marin motorists assert? If that's the case, there is nothing in the sign (or frequently in the roadway design) that guides or informs cyclists as to how they should be "sharing". Does the message target motorists, using the bike icon to inform them of the presence of bikes on the road and the need to "Share the Road" with them? Is it targeted at both groups simultaneously (everyone "Share the Road")? My analysis of the STR signs at the 10 year mark is that they are much more effective as an element of a larger outreach campaign, and that they are less effective as a traffic control device or warning sign. Signs with clearer messaging, such as those used in San Francisco to inform users that bicycles are allowed use of the full lane, or those in use in Portland that simply state "Bikes on Roadway" are more effective at warning motorists of the presence of cyclists. In terms of targeting cyclists the Share the Road signs are effective if the cyclists who see them are aware of what is entailed with legally sharing the road. Otherwise it's just a catchphrase, rather than a device that guides you to a specific behavior. Eric Anderson Alta Planning + Design __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Members mailing list http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/members

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[Fwd: [Fwd: Replacement members]]
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Another candidate to replace departed Greater Morgantown members: Marc Glass, Westover. Now the list is: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill k. Marc Glass Westover Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: Replacement members] Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:55:11 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Sorry, I missed one person who consented to Jim Rye recently: Alice Vernon, Snake Hill. Adding her name to the list makes: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Replacement members Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:30:32 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank _______________________________________________ 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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January Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Good Evening, Folks. Attached please find the minutes from last week's meeting (along with Jonathan's presentation). Also, you will find an updated version of our goals. Please let me know if there are any corrections! Thanks and have a nice evening, BETSY

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Vision
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Please give me your feedback on the following suggested Bicycle Board vision statement: All Morgantown residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Morgantown residents choose to ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life. Frank

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[Fwd: Replacement members]
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Sorry, I missed one person who consented to Jim Rye recently: Alice Vernon, Snake Hill. Adding her name to the list makes: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. j. Alice Vernon Snake Hill Frank -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Bikeboard] Replacement members Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:30:32 -0500 From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Vision
by director 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Frank, I would just move the word "fearlessly" to the end of the first sentence. Gives it more punch I think, comments? > All Morgantown residents can enjoy safe bicycling anywhere, anytime > for any reason - fearlessly. Morgantown residents choose to > ride bicycles for transportation as well as recreation. Our state > and our nation recognize Morgantown for the benefits of bicycling to > our health, our environment, our economy and our quality of life.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Inspiration
by director 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Frank, Thanks for posting that article. I've ridden in all of the high-risk areas that were cited in the article, and never had an accident - but that didn't happen by accident. Successful crash avoidance is 99% planning ahead, and 1% reacting. As bike-friendly as Seattle is in there are many ways in which I feel much more comfortable riding in Morgantown. The most significant difference is the mood of drivers. Seattle drivers are mostly-overcaffeinated and spend ALOT of time in gridlocked traffic. You may find this hard to believe Morgantown area drivers are sweethearts by comparison. Mountain Bus drivers especially so. Seattle shares our geographic challenges like outdated, narrow, winding streets. However, in Seattle there are usually alternative routes to avoid them. I agree that sharrows are an excellent idea. I use them now, it would be nice to see the practice officially sanctioned. I also think the most profoundly effective way to increase biking is to start in grade schools, continue through high school (including driver awareness training in drivers' ed). Another really effective, fast-turnaround approach is the "hot spot" map. In about 1995 during a bike rally at the Seattle Center, Cascade Bike Club (CBCC) put up a map and had people stick numbers in places where they knew there were problems, and describe the problem in an adjacent log (like a charette). Although I wasn't hopeful about the results initially, within 3 years all 3 of my suggestions (along my daily commute route and my kids' way to school) were completed. That's enough blabbing from me I guess. Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:01:24 -0500 >Bike Board Members, > >Some of us think Seattle is a model of bicycle accommodation. The >article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer > >http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/295186_bikewrecks08.html > >shows that they're struggling with the same problems we are. The article is entertaining as well as informational and even somewhat inspirational. > >Some of the approaches Seattle is taking to improve its cyclist situation are the same as ours, e.g. more signage and education for motorists as well as cyclists. The article points out the dangers of intersections between roadways and bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. I especially like the idea of "sharrows" coined in the article. It also has some good insights into both bicyclist and motorist psychology that gets us into trouble. > >I hope the article bolsters the enthusiasm and productivity of those of us who are working on transforming our goals into recommendations for the Traffic Commission. I think you'll also find it entertaining. > >Frank > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Bikeboard mailing list >Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Inspiration
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, Some of us think Seattle is a model of bicycle accommodation. The article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/295186_bikewrecks08.html shows that they're struggling with the same problems we are. The article is entertaining as well as informational and even somewhat inspirational. Some of the approaches Seattle is taking to improve its cyclist situation are the same as ours, e.g. more signage and education for motorists as well as cyclists. The article points out the dangers of intersections between roadways and bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. I especially like the idea of "sharrows" coined in the article. It also has some good insights into both bicyclist and motorist psychology that gets us into trouble. I hope the article bolsters the enthusiasm and productivity of those of us who are working on transforming our goals into recommendations for the Traffic Commission. I think you'll also find it entertaining. Frank

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Replacement members
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, I just discovered yesterday that the Traffic Commission had a set of alternate candidates that they would have selected if we didn't consent to serve on the Bicycle Board. The alternate candidates from Greater Morgantown were: a. Sam Chico III 309 Canyon School Road 26508 Canyon b. Steven Kite 115 Apolla Drive 26501 Dorsey Ave. c. Tim Nelms 221 Poplar Drive 26505 Bakers Ridge d. Chris Rassekh, MD 37 Pleasant Ridge Lane Outside Sabraton e. Judi Reckart 680 Brookhaven Road Cheat lake f. Than Saffel 117 KeenerRoad 26508 Dug Hill Rd. g. Josh Shriver 210 Stone Gate Circle 26505 h. Sam Stone 11 Nordic Drive Stewartstown Rd. i. Roger Toffle 11 Catalpa Street Stewartstown Rd. At the next meeting, I suggest we prioritize this list using the multivoting technique that we used to prioritize our goal groups. Then, I will pass the prioritized list to the Traffic Commission. I received 2 recommendations from members after our last meeting. If those candidates express a willingness to serve, we can add them to the list before we prioritize the list. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] suggestion share the road signage
by Greg Good 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

I have a copy of the book on accepted standardized roadsigns in the US. There are on-line resources now, too. I agree, signage on roads will be a top priority of the Infrastructure group. We'll talk this over this week. Comments by people on the other sub-committees that will help us at our meeting are welcome. I will share full info on meeting time and location as soon as the location is finalized. All welcome, but we'll do the heavy lifting. Greg >>> "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu> 1/6/2007 12:04 PM >>> Frank noted at our last meeting that the 2030 Plan neglects the facilitation of roadway cycling. I certainly agree. Outside of the city limits, and to a considerable extent inside those limits, the lack of shoulders (and the current law against using sidewalks) requires the “utilitarian” cyclist to use the road. However, I do note one aspect of the Plan that does attempt to facilitate roadway cycling: Item 44 (grouped with items 41-44 under “Other”) on “Table 1: Non-Motorized Alternatives Preliminary Cost Estimates” states “Install Share the Road signage throughout the county.”*albeit this action really belongs on the “Roadway” table instead (which gets back to the question of why did they ever separate the two to begin with). I believe that one of our initial desired “outcomes” to send to the Traffic Commission is the installation throughout the city of “Share the Road” signage. If the literature documents that the current prototype for this sign promotes motorist misconceptions (i.e., that cyclists should share the road with motorists), then we need to design (or find) an alternative prototype shown to promote the correct conception. My rationale for recommending this signage outcome: 1. It is integral to all 3 of our top priority areas (Education, Infrastructure, Commuting). 2. From an infrastructure standpoint, it is one of the least expensive and most quickly accomplished outcomes. 3. It will set the stage for the 2030 Plan to extend such signage throughout the county. 4. It is a “billboard” to the motorist that cyclist use of the road is legitimate; it may promote greater enforcement and lead to achieving additional regulations (e.g., 5’ minimum passing distance between motorist and cyclist). We do not want this outcome to compromise realizing the “use of city sidewalks by cyclists” outcome suggested by John, so I suggest that we send for both simultaneously. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Robert's Rules of Order
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

Bike Board Members, At our meeting Thursday, in the meeting evaluation section of our agenda, a recommendation was made to use Robert's Rules of Order in running our meetings. Following is a link to Robert's Rules of Order: http://www.rulesonline.com/ . Please review these and how I currently manage our meetings and let me know what specific changes you would like me to make and why. If someone on the Bike Board is an expert in Robert's Rules, I also ask you to please step forward because I will need help as I am not an expert on them. One thing I would like to preserve is making decisions by consensus rather than voting because consensus engenders more support for decisions than voting. Frank

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WVU Transporation and Parking Plan assumption documents
by Jim Rye 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

I am passing on what I received in my WVU e-news Friday, which provided notifcation that WVU has released a draft copy of their Transportation and Parking Plan Assumptions document: 1) WVU transportation, parking committee solicits feedback on planning document During the fall semester, a committee began work to develop a WVU transportation and parking plan. As a part of that effort, a Transportation and Parking Plan Assumptions document was developed to guide a more specific plan of action to be taken over the next five years. The plan along with a list of committee members can be found at: http://www.wvu.edu/~adminfin/WVUTrans-ParkAssum20AEDD.pdf Comments and feedback are invited through January and can be sent to planpark(a)mail.wvu.edu (click on "WVU in the News").

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Re: [Bikeboard] Polling example via a mailing list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 31 Oct '06

31 Oct '06

Tyler Pearson wrote: > This would work fine, but how are votes counted? I assume it would > have to be assigned to someone. A forum allows the results of a poll > to be shown instantly, without having to add up everyone's votes. > There's a good solution to this at http://www.deliberate.com/ , however, I won't have time to set this up this week for a demonstration (unless someone wants to pay my bills). Basically, anyone can set-up polls, or watch the results as the poll progresses. Poll responses go to a special database, not to the whole group, and can be given three different levels of privacy, and different types of formats. It's much more secure than a web based solution, and combined with the well know discussion capabilities of email lists, it's a winner. Jonathan > Tyler > > > > Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: >> Hi Bike Board Technical Committee, >> >> I'm going to demonstrate a poll via an email list. Respond either "yes" >> or "no" to my question below, and send your response to >> bikeboard(a)cheat.org . >> >> Question: Do you like this method of taking a poll? >> >> Jonathan >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> > >

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Polling example via a mailing list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Oct '06

30 Oct '06

Hi Bike Board Technical Committee, I'm going to demonstrate a poll via an email list. Respond either "yes" or "no" to my question below, and send your response to bikeboard(a)cheat.org . Question: Do you like this method of taking a poll? Jonathan

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(no subject)
by Frank G. 30 Oct '06

30 Oct '06

No

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