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Pedestrian Bridge
by Traci Knabenshue 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

In case you haven't seen this! Does anyone know if this was a result of Ped and/or BB push for MAP-21 funds? http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wvdoh-awards-grant-for-deckers-creek-pedestrian… Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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by Alice Vernon 06 Jul '14

06 Jul '14

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Fwd: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

This should be an interesting webinar: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: July 1, 2014 1:16:41 PM EDT > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Working with student transportation departments to support a comprehensive school transportation system. > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > On Thursday July 17th, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Buses, Boots, and Bicycles: Getting Safe Routes to School and Student Transportation Departments to Work Together > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8034185699447539457 > > > Student transportation departments usually focus on busing children to school, but they have the potential to do much more. This webinar will address how collaboration between Safe Routes to School and student transportation departments can enable children to get to school safely, while supporting a comprehensive school transportation system. Speakers will discuss barriers to collaboration, strategies for overcoming those obstacles, and specific ways to work together. The webinar will also showcase a school transportation department that gets kids to school by foot, bicycle, scooter, school bus, and carpool. > > SPEAKERS: > > Michael Martin, Executive Director, National Association for Pupil Transportation > Bob Young, Director of Transportation, Boulder Valley School District > Sara Zimmerman, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8034185699447539457 > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes to School National Partnership, All rights reserved. > You're receiving this message because you have expressed interest in improving walking, bicycling, and Safe Routes to School. If you no longer wish to receive emails like these, please unsubscribe. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > 2323 Broadway Ste 109B > Oakland, CA 94612 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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Fwd: Heavy Trucks Presentation - TOMORROW, 6:30 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Tonight's (Tue. 6/24) the night. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 23, 2014 11:49:49 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com> > Subject: Heavy Trucks Presentation - TOMORROW, 6:30 pm > > Friends - > > Tomorrow evening at City Council's Committee of the Whole, Evan Hansen and I will give a presentation on Safe Streets Morgantown's proposal: the Downtown Business District Heavy Truck Limitation. > > Please attend and let the Council know that Morgantown can, and should, reasonably restrict the movement of heavy trucks in our Downtown Business District. > > We are in the news. > > http://www.morgantownmag.com/morgantown/Web-Exclusives-2014/Safer-Streets/ > > http://thecityofmorgantown.com/ > > http://wajr.com/common/more.php?m=15&r=1&item_id=24871 (I appeared on WAJR this morning with Kay and Jim.) > > > We are on Facebook (Safe Streets Morgantown). > > > Tomorrow night we're headed for City Council. Join us at 6:30. Let's do what we can to improve our city. > > Brian

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Fwd: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

June 24 Council Chambers Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 17, 2014 9:48:38 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, "lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu" <lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com>, Adelheid Schaupp <empire2000llc(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested > > All - > > Attached please find the proposal of Safe Streets Morgantown, which we submitted to Council today. > > Please spread the word, share the document, like Safe Streets Morgantown on Facebook, encourage your neighborhood associations to support the measure, encourage business owners to support this measure. Attend the Committee of the Whole on June 24. > > Anyone with questions should feel free to contact me. > > Thanks so much. > > Brian > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Friends - > > > We in Morgantown have, for many years, operated under the impression that our City Council is powerless to regulate large truck traffic in and through our downtown. Many of you are intimately familiar with that traffic and its impacts. > > I submit to you that the West Virginia Code does, in fact, afford municipalities authority to reasonably regulate traffic, even on state roads, within city limits. This being the case, and because we in Morgantown concluded within our Comprehensive Plan that the movement of large trucks through our downtown business district is detrimental to the health and vitality of nearby neighborhoods, as well as to the downtown business district itself, I, with a group of others, will submit a proposed ordinance prohibiting heavy trucks from traveling through the downtown business district (subject to exceptions for police, fire, lawful detours, trucks delivering to destination points within the downtown business district, etc.). > > You will recall that we have addressed this issue on a number of occasions. Previous efforts, however, centered mainly on negotiation; we failed to advance the statutory argument referenced above. The same mistake will not be repeated, and I am reasonably confident that the City Council will be persuaded by our presentation, which is grounded in law, our Comprehensive Plan, and common sense. > > My group will submit the written proposal to City Council in the coming days. We will appear before Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24 to address any and all questions members of Council might have. It is my intention to convince the City Council to place the proposal on the regular agenda at that time. Community debate will follow, which we welcome. > > Rarely in our City are we faced with an issue so clearly justifying a collaborative effort between our neighborhoods (especially Greenmont, South Park, and Jerome Park) and downtown businesses. Here it is. I ask for your support – vocal support – on this issue. I ask for the support of local business as well. > > Should you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Please also feel free to pass this message on to other potential supporters. Most importantly, please join me in City Council chambers on June 24 to show your support for this measure. It's time to show our City Council that we remain dissatisfied with the movement of heavy trucks through our neighborhoods and downtown. It's time to solve the problem. Together, I think we can. > > All my best, > > Brian >

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Fwd: Article in Morgantown Magazine
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Articles on bicycling in Morgantown quote Marc Glass, Chip and Bill Austin. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 16, 2014 4:46:01 PM EDT > To: <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "'Wesley Nugent'" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "'GM Mayor'" <GMMayor(a)WVGranville.com>, "'Jennifer Selin'" <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, "'Marti Shamberger'" <martishamberger(a)comcast.net>, "'Eldon Callen'" <eldonc(a)msn.com>, "'Tom Bloom'" <wingsman1(a)aol.com>, "'Mike Kelly'" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <jlgkd1970(a)gmail.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, "'Randy Hudak'" <Randy.Hudak(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Carr, Brian E'" <Brian.E.Carr(a)wv.gov> > Cc: <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Abildso, Christiaan'" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Penn, Elwood C'" <Elwood.C.Penn(a)wv.gov>, <gmmanager(a)wvgranville.com>, <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <richard.l.warner(a)wv.gov>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Roy Nutter'" <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'John Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Fouad Shoukry" <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'McDonald, Kevin A'" <Kevin.A.McDonald(a)wv.gov>, <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Pennington, Robert'" <Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov>, "'Tim Ball'" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Urse, Ray A'" <Ray.A.Urse(a)wv.gov>, "'Clement Solomon'" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Daniel Kimble'" <Daniel(a)morgantownchamber.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Dorcas, Todd M'" <Todd.M.Dorcas(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Article in Morgantown Magazine > Reply-To: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > > MPO Committee Members, > > Please find attached a PDF of two portions of an article on improving Morgantown in this month’s Morgantown Magazine. The articles touch on a variety of transportation issues including expansion of the PRT, enhanced transit service, and the MPO’s Bike Plan. > > I hope that you find this to be interesting reading. Please let me know if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. > > Charles Darwin > > I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. > > Stephen Hawking > > > > > > > > > From: info(a)moncpc.org [mailto:info@moncpc.org] > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 5:07 PM > To: Bill Austin; jing > Subject: Attached Image > > > > > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. > >

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Fwd: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Please show up at the June 24 City Council meeting to show your support for an ordinance to limit truck traffic downtown. Begin forwarded message: > From: Brian McAllister <mountaineer.law(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 13, 2014 9:58:31 PM EDT > To: Brent Bailey <brent.bailey.wv(a)gmail.com>, Susan Case <susancasewv(a)gmail.com>, Alice Meehan <aew107(a)aol.com>, Barb Howe <bhowe(a)wvu.edu>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com>, Bill Case <billcasewv(a)hotmail.com>, Carroll Wilkinson <cwilkins(a)wvu.edu>, Charles DiSalvo <crdisalvo(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Cindy Ashworth <cashvan(a)aol.com>, Connie McCluskey <constance55(a)frontier.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, emily vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, John Gaddis <jgaddis(a)gaddisconsulting.com>, John Lozier <jl(a)harpingforharmony.org>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Kathy Abate <xuaf(a)aol.com>, Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)labs.net>, "lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu" <lshamber(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Marlene Robinson <cobblersbnch(a)gmail.com>, Matthew Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Miranda Miller <miranda.rae.miller(a)gmail.com>, Missy Malarkey <zonkerzebra(a)yahoo.com>, Nancy Abrams <nabrams6(a)comcast.net>, Ruth Donaldson <acdonalds(a)comcast.net>, "sfallon3(a)comcast.net" <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>, "sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net" <sharonjgoodman(a)comcast.net>, Sophia Peterson <wvusophia(a)gmail.com>, "stephen.mccluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu" <Stephen.McCluskey(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com" <wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com>, Brian McAllister <bmcallister(a)baileyglasser.com>, empire2000llc(a)gmail.com > Subject: Truck Traffic in Downtown Morgantown - Your Support Requested > > Friends - > > > We in Morgantown have, for many years, operated under the impression that our City Council is powerless to regulate large truck traffic in and through our downtown. Many of you are intimately familiar with that traffic and its impacts. > > I submit to you that the West Virginia Code does, in fact, afford municipalities authority to reasonably regulate traffic, even on state roads, within city limits. This being the case, and because we in Morgantown concluded within our Comprehensive Plan that the movement of large trucks through our downtown business district is detrimental to the health and vitality of nearby neighborhoods, as well as to the downtown business district itself, I, with a group of others, will submit a proposed ordinance prohibiting heavy trucks from traveling through the downtown business district (subject to exceptions for police, fire, lawful detours, trucks delivering to destination points within the downtown business district, etc.). > > You will recall that we have addressed this issue on a number of occasions. Previous efforts, however, centered mainly on negotiation; we failed to advance the statutory argument referenced above. The same mistake will not be repeated, and I am reasonably confident that the City Council will be persuaded by our presentation, which is grounded in law, our Comprehensive Plan, and common sense. > > My group will submit the written proposal to City Council in the coming days. We will appear before Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24 to address any and all questions members of Council might have. It is my intention to convince the City Council to place the proposal on the regular agenda at that time. Community debate will follow, which we welcome. > > Rarely in our City are we faced with an issue so clearly justifying a collaborative effort between our neighborhoods (especially Greenmont, South Park, and Jerome Park) and downtown businesses. Here it is. I ask for your support – vocal support – on this issue. I ask for the support of local business as well. > > Should you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Please also feel free to pass this message on to other potential supporters. Most importantly, please join me in City Council chambers on June 24 to show your support for this measure. It's time to show our City Council that we remain dissatisfied with the movement of heavy trucks through our neighborhoods and downtown. It's time to solve the problem. Together, I think we can. > > All my best, > > Brian

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No Bike Board Meeting Tomorrow
by Emily Vasile 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Hello Bike Board Members, At our meeting last month, we discussed that the bylaws state that we are required to meet once per quarter. Since we met in May, we discussed and agreed that there is no need to meet again until September (the beginning of the next quarter). Just wanted to send a reminder in case anyone had the meeting on their calendar. Emily

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Fwd: Bike Safety Bill becomes law
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Good article for a newspaper but it neglected to mention that cyclists do not have to ride far to the right when the lane is too narrow to share ... As is the case for practically all lanes in WV. Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Date: June 4, 2014 at 8:52:59 AM PDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Cc: Kasey <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bike Safety Bill becomes law > > FYI - > > http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140603/DM01/140609753/1298 > > Thanks > Dennis

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LCI Nominees
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 27 May '14

27 May '14

Marilyn was explaining to me at the Positive Spin/CRC ride on Sunday that there is now grant money to train news LCIs. There are two people, both dedicated volunteers from Positive Spin who have expressed an interest. Jennifer Previll, who has taken Traffic Skills 101, and another person who also expressed an interest, and recently taught an introductory class at Health Sciences to help orient new cyclists. However, I want to confirm with him once again before providing his name. Everyone is invited to the next ride departing from the Spin this Sunday at 1pm. This is a family oriented ride for all ages/skills to the Opekiska Dam and then back again. -Jonathan

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FW: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter!
by David Bruffy 19 May '14

19 May '14

Thought you might find this interesting! David Bruffy, CCTM General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG www.Twitter.com/MountainLine www.Facebook.com/MountainLine http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 (304) 296-3680 Office (304) 291-7433 Route Information (304) 291-7429 FAX From: U.S. Census Field Division [mailto:field.division@subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:26 AM To: David Bruffy Subject: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter! 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We hope that the new Data Dissemination Newsletter from the Census Bureau's Philadelphia Region will help to make you aware of new and ongoing data releases, and will encourage you to use the various tools available on census.gov. Whether you are interested in national-level data, or you have a specific Census tract in mind, we likely have the data you need. Don't forget, we can also provide trainings and presentations. Please let us know how we can assist you by reaching out to your state's contact ~ we look forward to hearing from you! PA, DE - Whittona Burrell whittona.r.burrell(a)census.gov<mailto:whittona.r.burrell@census.gov>; Noemi Mendez Eliasen noemi.mendez(a)census.gov<mailto:noemi.mendez@census.gov> MD, DC - Nesreen Khashan nesreen.khashan(a)census.gov<mailto:nesreen.khashan@census.gov> VA - Ally Burleson-Gibson allyson.r.burleson.gibson(a)census.gov<mailto:allyson.r.burleson.gibson@census.gov> TN, KY - Erran Persley erran.f.persley(a)census.gov<mailto:erran.f.persley@census.gov> OH, WV - Tim Sarko timothy.a.sarko(a)census.gov<mailto:timothy.a.sarko@census.gov> Biking to Work Increases 60 Percent Over Last Decade <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>[http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/05/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIw…><http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> released May 8. 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Those with a graduate or professional degree or higher and those with less than a high school degree had the highest rates of biking to work, at 0.9 and 0.7 percent, respectively. Walking to Work Highlights The Northeast showed the highest rate of walking to work at 4.7 percent of workers. The South had the lowest rate at 1.8 percent. Workers living in core cities walked to work at a rate of 4.3 percent, compared with 2.4 percent for workers in suburbs. Men walked to work at a rate of 2.9 percent compared with 2.8 percent for women. 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Bike to Work Day Photo
by Emily Vasile 17 May '14

17 May '14

Hi All, Thanks to everyone who showed up to bike to work this morning! Coffee and delicious treats were enjoyed from The Grind, beer tickets from Black Bear were handed out, and one lucky winner will enjoy a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Enjoy warm rides ahead this summer! Best, Emily

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Transportation is a significant source of GHG in Morgantown
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 May '14

16 May '14

I attended Green Night (May 15) to hear Downstream Strategies report on their initial results of Morgantown’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory (Phase I of the project). The most interesting statistic that I took from the presentation was that transportation (diesel and gas based) is the 2nd most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in Morgantown, only Morgantown Energy Associates power plant along the rail trail produces more GHG. There are nearly 1 billion vehicle miles travelled (VMT) per year within the City limits! -Jonathan

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Bike to Work Day - Friday, 5/16 @ Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Emily Vasile 16 May '14

16 May '14

Bike Board: Bike to Work Day is happening-- next Friday, 5/16! Starting at 7:45am at Hazel Ruby, riders can enjoy coffee and baked goods provided by the Daily Grind, pick up a coupon for a free beer from Black Bear (perhaps to enjoy on the ride home), and enter to win a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Mayor Selin and fellow Bike Board members will ride towards Star City on the Rail Trail between 8:15 and 8:30. All levels are welcome. Hope to see many of you there. Please spread the word! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Chip Wamsley 12 May '14

12 May '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n To all, Since the bike board is part of the Morgantown Traffic Commission and a city entity I think it would be a conflict of interest to write a letter of recommendation for a private party appearing before another city board. I'm sure Lisa Mardis didn't approach the parking commission to get a letter of recommendation based on the number of parking spaces they propose to provide. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 5/8/2014 8:41:23 PM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP. Derek, You are correct, Morgantown Ordinance 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. C. Bicycle Storage, http://www.conwaygreene.com/Morgantown/lpext.dll?f=templatesfn=main-hit-h.h… requires One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit. I don't know what the BB was thinking when we wrote this but I'm guessing we were thinking a dwelling unit had 2 beds rather than 4. Anyway, providing 101 bicycle parking spaces for 368 residents doesn't excite me enough to personally make any effort to support this project. While your write up is very thorough, I don't think the BB has standing to discuss more than the bicycling-relevant aspects of building projects. I understand that the building is 11 stories and that Morgantown Fire Department is not equipped to reach the top floor(s). There was an article in the Dominion Post recently that stated the number of square feet the building will provide and the number of residents it would house. I did a computation on a napkin and got 70 square feet/resident. I think these are problems. If we're going to write a letter, I think it should be limited to supporting adequate secure bicycle parking. FYI, after Chip and I spent many hours working with Chris Fletcher to define recommendations for secure bicycle parking at Beechview Plaza that ended up being a key card access cage containing inverted U-racks that Chris told us the developer agreed to install now, all I see is a single wavy rack stuck in the corner of the second car parking level. Nevertheless, I personally think Beechview Plaza is an excellent project, much better thought out than what I see from the pdf you provided but yet, I'm glad my name isn't on a letter of support for Beechview Plaza. What does the Bicycle Board think? Frank On May 8, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, Ok. Thanks for letting me know. Well, the Zoning Code states that there is to be one parking space per unit. There are 92 units, so unless I'm missing something, it looks like they're provided more than they are required. I also heard other concerns about the project, but wanted to provide the BB with the reasons why it would be supported and to gather whether the issues were serious enough to not support it. We'll see what others say. I can see both sides of the coin, and will wait to see if there is enough consensus to support as a Bike Board. Thanks for the reply. ~Derek On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: I do not have time right now to give this sufficient review. I don't think 101 bike parking spaces for 368 residents even meets the bicycle parking code that the BB wrote and the city implemented. I understand this project has other serious issues that we should understand before supporting it. Frank On May 8, 2014, at 2:55 PM, Derek Springston dspringston(a)gmail.com wrote: Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the Thanks, ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race. -H.G. Wells VFWSupportLetter_2014_05_08.docx CA_VFW_Plans.pdf _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race. -H.G. Wells

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VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Derek Springston 08 May '14

08 May '14

Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: May TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '14

07 May '14

Who's going to the May 7 TC meeting? The University Av. corridor study (see attached) should be interesting. "A designated share the road on lowe volume streets would be helpful for bicycles". WTF? How about widening the uphill side from Riverviiew to North Av.? Or, restoring the bike route down the Law School hill through the med parking lot and over Oakland St. A bicycle boulevard between Sunnyside and Gilmore would be nice. Oh, and are they really making Evansdale Dr. one-way downhill to Mon Blvd. How do you spell clueless? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 2, 2014 at 10:30:22 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: May TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for May 7th's Traffic Commission Meeting. We will meet in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. Thank you. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > AssistantCity Engineer > > City of Morgantown > > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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May Bike Board Meeting
by Emily Vasile 02 May '14

02 May '14

Hi All, Who plans to attend the bike board meeting this Thursday? Please send agenda items - upcoming events, progress on grant applications, project updates, etc. Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16th-- http://bikeleague.org/content/bike-month-dates-events-0! Thanks, Emily

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Fwd: Todd May First Responders Fair
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '14

01 May '14

Once again, we have an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police, other emergency responders and the community. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 2 pm Sat. May 17 at Walmart, University Town Center, Granville. Last year, Marilyn Newcome, Steve Harouff and Geoff Fusco helped give away 300 helmets. This year, Ryan Serritella anticipates 1,000. Please contact Kelly Mascola at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net . 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Date: April 17, 2014 4:24:06 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <kamascola(a)fcclaw.net>, <ariel(a)groupmatrix.com>, <SBfarmer(a)fcclaw.net> > Subject: Todd May First Responders Fair > > Hi Frank, > > It was good speaking with you yesterday. As discussed, we will be participating in the Todd May First Responders Fair again this year. We welcome all the support we can get fitting helmets. > > It’s in a Walmart parking lot this year so we plan on being very busy. The more Bike Morgantown people the merrier! Please coordinate volunteers through Kelly Mascola at FCC’s Morgantown office. She can be reached at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net. > > Todd May First Responders Fair Info: > > Monongalia County emergency response agencies invite you to join them on… > SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 > 10:00am to 2:00pm > University Town Center Walmart, Granville > FREE admission, FREE parking, and lots of FREE material and prizes!!! > Each child will be given a FREE bicycle helmet provided by > Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office > Police cars, Fire trucks, Ambulances, and more! > Event sponsored by: > Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Farmer Cline & Campbell Law Office, Walmart, & WV Radio > https://www.facebook.com/events/303306309821993/?ref=22 > > Thanks again! > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com. >

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Fwd: FW: VFW project
by Derek Springston 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

BB folks, Lisa Mardis requested that I forward her email below. She is requesting that at least a few BB members show up to a May 8th Planning Commission Meeting and/or May 21st Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting to show support for the VFW project that aims at installing 100+ bicycle parking spots due to B4 zoning in a development on the property. Please place this on the agenda, so we can determine who supports the project and who will attend one or both meetings. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 4:01 PM Subject: FW: VFW project To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *C. Derek Springston, M.S.* Brownfields Program Associate Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center West Virginia Water Research Institute 385 Evansdale Drive; PO Box 6064; 201P NRCCE Building Morgantown, WV 26506-6064 Phone: 304-293-7068; Fax: 304-293-7822 Email: Charles.Springston(a)mail.wvu.edu Website: www.wvbrownfields.org *From:* Lisa Mardis [mailto:lisa.k.mardis@gmail.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, April 30, 2014 3:57 PM *To:* Derek Springston *Subject:* VFW project I wanted to let you know that the VFW project is going before the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 8th and the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. Would you mind sharing this with the Bike Board? There were a couple people that said they may come and support the project. Thank you so much!!! Lisa -- *Lisa K. Mardis* *Project Management Services* *160 Fayette Street, Suite 101* *Morgantown, WV 26505* *304.212.5256 <304.212.5256> office* *304.692.7116 <304.692.7116> Cell* *www.lisamardis.com <http://www.lisamardis.com>* The information contained in this message is privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or printing of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please delete this message from your system. -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: FW: "My Bike" - Children's charity in-service wed 5/14
by Derek Springston 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Bike Board Members, I vaguely remember Jonathan Rosenbaum mentioning the My Bikes program. Today, Mmy wife recommended that I send this to the Bike Board in case you wish to be involved or are involved in this. Please consider attending the My Bike Program event that creates adaptive bikes for children and adolescents. Thanks, ~Derek *Free adaptive bicycles* for WV children and adolescents. Everyone is welcome to attend an In-service Wed 5/14/14 12:15 HealthSouth - MountainView Main Classroom Hello clinical team, I would like to take a minute to introduce you to an upcoming opportunity that HealthSouth MountainView has been given, in assisting pediatric and adolescents with special needs to receive individually custom/adapted bicycles through a program offered by Variety, the children's charity. The "My Bike" program provides bicycles to qualifying families and information is shared on the attached fact sheet. The program has been so successful in PA, that the "My Bike" program has now been launched in West Virginia. HealthSouth MountainView is looking forward to presenting an in-service about this program at the date/time indicated on the attached flyer. In addition as a recognized local provider of Inpatient and Outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation, we hope to become a local "fitting" location for children who will be receiving these adapted bicycles. PLEASE encourage pediatric team members, out-patient staff and all case managers to attend this in-service to learn more about how easy it is to provide the joy of recreation to children with special needs in West Virginia. *Variety’s “My Bike” Program * *Wheels into West Virginia* *Free adaptive bicycles* for WV children and adolescents. Everyone is welcome to attend an In-service Wed 5/14/14 12:15 Main Classroom *RB* Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Wednesday - Board of Education Candidate Forum
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Apr '14

22 Apr '14

April 23 – LWVMM Hosts Board of Education Candidate Forum <http://www.lwvwv.org/2014/04/22/lwvmm-hosts-board-of-education-candidate-fo…> The League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum for the candidates for the Board of Education in Monongalia County on Wednesday, April 23rd, 7 to 9 pm at the Village at Heritage Point. Robert Core, Michael Kelly, Barbara Parsons, and Clarence Harvey are the four candidates vying for three Board seats. The election on May 13 is the final election for the Board of Education; it is not a primary. The three with the most votes will be on the Board of Education. The public is welcome to come and ask questions during the forum, and then mingle with the candidates over refreshments. The Village at Heritage Point is off Pineview Drive, off the road to Mon General Hospital. pdf iconBoard of Education Candidate Forum Flyer <http://www.lwvwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Board-of-Education-Forum-fl…>

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Morgantown LE NSE Safe Community
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Apr '14

20 Apr '14

http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/04/14/wvu-city-of-morgantown-begin-process-t… West Virginia University and the greater Morgantown area have submitted a letter of intent to be the first joint National Safety Council “Safe Community.” Morgantown and WVU would join nearly 30 towns in the country by becoming a “Safe Community.” It would the first designated “Safe Community” in West Virginia and the first joint “Safe Community” between a university and a town. Safe Communities America, a program of the National Safety Council, exists to promote safety and well-being in towns across the country. They bring businesses, civic organizations, local government, non-profits and residents together to build a safer community for all to enjoy. WVU President Gordon Gee and city and county officials signed a letter today (April 14), committing to the submission of an official application within the next year. “The value added of a University devoted to the well-being of the town and state where it lives is among the most important callings of a university, particularly one designated by its mission as a land-grant university,” Gee said. “This is another step in West Virginia University and the Morgantown community working more closely together.” According to a study by the National Safety Council, these “Safe Communities” lower fatal injury rates by a significant amount, with an average 10 percent reduction of intentional and unintentional injuries. “We are all working toward the common goal of improving the quality of life for our community members,” said Colleen Harshbarger, director of the WELLWVU Office of Wellness and Health Promotion and co-chair. “The successful ‘Safe Communities’ process will not only result in better outcomes related to safety and well-being, but will also form lasting collaborative relationships. There’s so much talent in Greater Morgantown, I believe we will make great strides in our common goals by bringing people together in a way that will benefit all.” Becoming a “Safe Community” will give Morgantown and WVU access to various benefits, including programs to evaluate and improve current injury prevention, funding opportunities and national recognition, Harshbarger said. As a part of the application process, the group will be collecting injury data that can be used to collaborate and share with others. It will also continue collaboration between the City and University and improve or create programs to address injury patterns and trends in the community. A group of faculty, staff, community members, state and city representatives began to meet last fall to discuss the opportunity of becoming a Safe Community. After completing the application within the next year, a visit to review the greater Morgantown area will take place before it can officially be considered a “Safe Community.” “I believe the ‘Safe Communities’ initiative is a great example of the City and WVU working together on safety issues and solutions in our area,” said Marti Shamberger, deputy mayor of Morgantown and co-chair. “The public will benefit from the preventative measures learned from the information collected.” Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin said this is another great example of town-gown partnerships at work. “It will benefit all the entities involved by identifying and promoting current best safety practices throughout our area,” Selin said. “We often have expertise in our area, through WVU, one of our hospitals or other public institutions, or private businesses – this certification process allows us to gather and harness these best safety practices for use in our own community.” -WVU- td/04/14/14 CONTACT: Colleen Harshbarger, WELLWVU 304.293.5054, Colleen.Harshbarger(a)mail.wvu.edu - See more at: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/04/14/wvu-city-of-morgantown-begin-process-t…

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Accurate bicycle counts
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '14

19 Apr '14

Who wants to contact Alex Hyde-Wright, Boulder County Assistant Transportation Planner to find out how they are getting accurate bicycle counts by modifying their tube counter system that they've been using to count vehicles? Please see article at : http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_25581681/new-count-shows-… I've seen tubes all around town recently and I know they're not counting bikes. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan and now the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan both plan bike counts. What are we waiting for? If Boulder can count bikes, so can Morgantown-Monongalia County. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Delaware ditches Share the Road signs
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Good article: http://www.bikede.org/2014/04/07/why-share-the-road-is-gone/ > Riding at the right hand edge of a travel lane is an invitation for cars behind to pass. That’s fine. But where a double yellow line also exists, it is very easy for a motorist to interpret the combination of the cyclist at the right hand edge of the lane and the double yellow line separating her lane from the lane of oncoming traffic as an invitation to pass in the travel lane. But on roads where the travel lanes are only 10 or 11 feet, this is a potentially catastrophic misunderstanding. The only way for a motorist to safely pass a cyclist when the travel lane is that narrow is to (at least partially) exit her travel lane (into the lane of oncoming traffic). - See more at: http://www.bikede.org/2014/04/07/why-share-the-road-is-gone/#sthash.o29qkBw…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Last Week's BB meeting?
by Emily Vasile 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Hi All, We did not make progress on selecting a new Chair-person for the Bike Board at our meeting on Thursday. I volunteered to facilitate the meeting next month on 5/1, where that should be the focus of the meeting. Start thinking of nominations and new members! Thanks to Damien for taking notes last week. Please send them out when you have a chance so anyone who was not able to attend can look them over and get caught up. Thanks, Emily On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Emily, > How'd the rest of the BB meeting go last week? Did we make good progress > on selecting a new Chairman? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > -- > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race." -H.G. Wells* >

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2014 MPO Traffic Count Location
by Jing Zhang 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Bicycle Board Members, As mentioned in meeting last night, the 2014 MPO traffic location map and table are attached for your information. The count will be performed at April 16th and 17th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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February Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

?Hi All, Attached are the February minutes. Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: [CRC] HB4304 signed by Gov. March 21; becomes effective June 3, 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill <billbikes(a)hotmail.com> > Date: April 2, 2014 7:48:37 PM EDT > To: "CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com" <crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com> > Subject: [CRC] HB4304 signed by Gov. March 21; becomes effective June 3, 2014 > Reply-To: CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > > http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4304&year=… > > House Bill 4304 > > Legislative Session: 2014(RS) > LAST ACTION: > Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 3, 2014) > SUMMARY: > Providing rules for motor vehicles passing bicycles on roadways > LEAD SPONSOR: > Wells > SPONSORS: > Guthrie, Skaff, Fleischauer, Skinner, Manypenny, Barill, Smith, R., Walters, Poore, McCuskey > BILL TEXT: > Bill Definitions ? > > > SAME AS: > SB 349 > SB 608 > SUBJECT(S): > Motor Vehicles -- Regulations > ACTIONS: > Description > Date > Journal Page > Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 3, 2014) > H > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 - House Journal > 03/14/14 > H > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 > 03/21/14 > S > Approved by Governor 3/21/14 - Senate Journal > 03/14/14 > H > To Governor 3/17/14 - House Journal > 03/14/14 > H > To Governor 3/17/14 > 03/17/14 > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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March Meeting and Chairperson
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Apr '14

01 Apr '14

Good day folks, It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to the March 6th meeting. I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I also guess that it will just have to be. If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real chairperson. Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least a modicum of this nice weather. Gunnar. Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are being reposted now as a reminder- 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Chip Wamsley 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'll be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Emily Vasile" emilyvasile(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/30/2014 7:55:37 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" gshogren(a)gmail.com Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson Hi All, Thanks to Jonathan and Derek for sending agenda items. So far those are the only two who have said they are coming. How about others? Please respond by Tuesday 5pm or I will cancel at that time and give away my Oreos :(. Thanks, Emily Agenda Items Lisa Martis w/ Project Management Services (Derek) Joshua Austin, Manager of "My Bike" West Virginia (Jonathan) Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University on 9/19/13 Scholarship (Jonathan) Connecting Communities meeting on April 3-4 (Jonathan) Bike Month Activities in May (Gunnar?) Direction of Bike Board New Chair (Emily) On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, Someone needs to step up and take charge. Bike Month will be here soon. I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php * can't get any more official than a web page... Capisce? On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile emilyvasile(a)gmail.com wrote: Perhaps folks are still thawing out? I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting I missed last month). Any kind of Oreo is good. Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list for next meeting. I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the meeting! We need to do some rallying of our troops. Indeed. Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track and move forward. Emily On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Looks like we have no real agenda. And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. We really need this to happen folks. So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will say that the meeting is not going to happen. It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. The BB has been thrown under the bus... On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Good day folks, It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to the March 6th meeting. I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I also guess that it will just have to be. If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real chairperson. Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least a modicum of this nice weather. Gunnar. Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are being reposted now as a reminder- 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board's report to the Traffic Commission. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 25, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > > <Morgantown_CBD_Study_ExecSummary_20140314.pdf><Morgantown_Presentation_Circulation_MPO_20140320.pdf><Sept 2003 TC Mission Statement.docx><April 2014 TC Agenda.docx>

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Sorry Derek, Someone else is gonna have to be in charge of the meeting. Last chance for me putting together a meeting was last month but it was thrown under the bus as the TAP folks had their own instead of getting folks together and finding a new chair. Cause as Robert Zimmerman said "No, No, No, it ain't me babe. / It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe." On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Also, did you get my email about adding Lisa Martis w/ Project Management > Services to next week's agenda? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, >> >> Someone needs to step up and take charge. >> Bike Month will be here soon. >> >> I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender >> my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. >> http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php >> * can't get any more official than a web page... >> >> Capisce? >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> >> Perhaps folks are still thawing out? >> >> >> >> I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting >> >> I >> >> missed last month). >> > >> > Any kind of Oreo is good. >> > >> >> Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list >> >> for next meeting. >> > >> > I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the >> > meeting! >> > >> >> We need to do some rallying of our troops. >> > >> > Indeed. >> > Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track >> > and move forward. >> > >> >> >> >> Emily >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Looks like we have no real agenda. >> >>> >> >>> And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. >> >>> We really need this to happen folks. >> >>> >> >>> So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will >> >>> say that the meeting is not going to happen. >> >>> It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If >> >>> anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. >> >>> >> >>> The BB has been thrown under the bus... >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> > Good day folks, >> >>> > >> >>> > It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it >> >>> > to >> >>> > the March 6th meeting. >> >>> > I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be >> >>> > appointed. >> >>> > >> >>> > I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but >> >>> > I >> >>> > also guess that it will just have to be. >> >>> > >> >>> > If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting >> >>> > or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. >> >>> > >> >>> > I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real >> >>> > chairperson. >> >>> > >> >>> > Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at >> >>> > least >> >>> > a modicum of this nice weather. >> >>> > >> >>> > Gunnar. >> >>> > >> >>> > Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are >> >>> > being reposted now as a reminder- >> >>> > >> >>> > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are >> >>> > interested >> >>> > in serving on the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to >> >>> > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone >> >>> > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and >> >>> > Traci >> >>> > >> >>> > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign >> >>> > >> >>> > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and >> >>> > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts >> >>> > >> >>> > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with >> >>> > Clement >> >>> > Solomon at WVU >> >>> > >> >>> > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from >> >>> > the >> >>> > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate >> >>> > >> >>> > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW >> >>> > >> >>> > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the >> >>> > secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that's already installed >> >>> > >> >>> > 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the >> >>> > meeting he attended to the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a >> >>> > new >> >>> > one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 >> >>> > presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what >> >>> > various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP >> >>> > guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike >> >>> > parking >> >>> > that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher >> >>> > >> >>> > 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police >> >>> > officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to >> >>> > record on accident reports that the officers fill out >> >>> > >> >>> > 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let >> >>> > Ryan >> >>> > Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible >> >>> > >> >>> > 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB >> >>> > members can call in support for HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various >> >>> > delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can >> >>> > take a look at it if they like >> >>> > >> >>> > 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep >> >>> > to >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be >> >>> > on >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual >> >>> > project list >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> Bikeboard mailing list >> >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > > > -- > Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha > > "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future > of the human race." -H.G. Wells

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

What does the BB have to report to the TC? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 25, 2014 4:42:38 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place News - March 2014
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Registration is open for the 2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place Conference <http://www.pps.org/pwpb2014/> in Pittsburgh! September 8 - 11. https://center.uoregon.edu/NCBW/2014/registration/ -Jonathan

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Potential VFW Property Development w/ Bike Storage, etc...
by Derek Springston 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Bike Board Members, *Lisa Martis, with Project Management Services, is working with a developer to consider a multi-story development on the VFW property at 494 Spruce Street.* She contacted the Bike Board, through Frank Gmeindl last week, *to get the Boards input on bicycle storage required by city code and the abundance of space that the developer currently has in their plans to consider other bicycle-related facilities (bicycle repair business, bike share, bicycle rental business, storage business, etc). * Part 13 of the Morgantown City Code states: *1349.08 Parking and Loading Standards * *(C) Bicycle Storage - For all Developments of Significant Impact and Major Developments of Significant Impact in this district, the following minimum bicycle storage amenities must be provided: * * (1) One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit* * (2) Each space shall be a minimum of 3 feet X 6 feet X 4 feet* * (3) Each bicycle shall be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure* * (4) There should be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle* Jonathan Rosenbaum and I provided some comments to her, so she met with me today and will meet with Jonathan soon, but would like to meet with the whole Bike Board. She would like to meet with the Bike Board, hopefully as a whole, next week, to get our input and guidance on the bike storage and facility that could be placed at the new development. She will also show us the plans that have been drawn. *Can we please place her on the April 3 Bike Board meeting agenda, preferably earlier in the meeting to save her time? Could those of you who have worked on bicycle parking and have expertise in this area prepare to bring your materials to the April 3rd meeting in case it would be valuable to provide the her and/or the developer? * Thanks! ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Question
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Hi Lisa, I have nothing to contribute with regard to commercial bicycle business. As you know, I am in favor of providing bicycle parking throughout the City including secure indoor parking in residential developments. I've attached the APBP bicycle parking guidelines if they can provide any help. I shared your message with the Bicycle Board. Jonathan Rosenbaum, Director of Positive Spin would like to discuss this opportunity. Derek Springston opined that the WVU Outdoor Recreation Center might be interested in a downtown satellite that would focus on bicycle rental. Jonathan's and Derek's e-mail addresses are included in the cc list of this message. I hope this helps. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 20, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Lisa Mardis wrote: > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Jonathan, Thanks for replying. I'll give the BB the rest of today to reply. If nobody else has any ideas, I'll suggest to Lisa that she talk with Positive Spin. Would that be you? Frank On Mar 20, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Positive Spin would be interested in talking with Lisa. > > -Jonathan > > On 03/20/2014 12:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? >> >> Frank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT >>> To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>> Subject: Question >>> >>> Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... >>> >>> I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. >>> >>> If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. >>> >>> Appreciate your help. >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> Lisa K. Mardis >>> Project Management Services >>> 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> 304.692.7116 >>> 304.212.5256 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Question > > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256

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TAP Grant - Submittal Documents...
by Derek Springston 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hey folks, The City of Morgantown (Jeff Mikorski) just submitted the Transportation Alternative grant application for our Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities, which, if funded, will be to purchase and install Shared Lane Markings, Bikes May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs, and Bicycle Parking Shelters around Morgantown. If you would like a copy of the files that were submitted, please let me know. Otherwise, I'm not going to clog your inbox. Thanks ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great
by Chip Wamsley 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Bike Month Guide Bike Month Challenge Bike Month Posters The Board needs something to do while waiting for grant money, Bike Month might be just the thing. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Sent: 3/11/2014 10:30:30 AM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great I could use some help on Question #7: What 3 resources from the League would be most useful to you in organizing and executing successful Bike Month events? Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper billnesper(a)bikeleague.org Date: March 11, 2014 10:56:00 AM EDT To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: Let's Make National Bike Month Great Hi Frank, As the national sponsor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists wants to help YOU organize and execute great events that get more people out riding in your community. Please consider filling out this short survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014bikemonth This survey is intended to... - Find out what RESOURCES the League could provide that would be most helpful to you - Help us show the collective impact of your efforts by COMPILING DATA on how many people participate in Bike Month events in your community. Thanks for all you are doing to build a Bicycle Friendly America. Best regards, The League frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net

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Fwd: Let's Make National Bike Month Great
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

I could use some help on Question #7: What 3 resources from the League would be most useful to you in organizing and executing successful Bike Month events? Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: March 11, 2014 10:56:00 AM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Let's Make National Bike Month Great > > Hi Frank, > > As the national sponsor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists wants to help YOU organize and execute great events that get more people out riding in your community. Please consider filling out this short survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014bikemonth > > This survey is intended to... > - Find out what RESOURCES the League could provide that would be most helpful to you > - Help us show the collective impact of your efforts by COMPILING DATA on how many people participate in Bike Month events in your community. > > Thanks for all you are doing to build a Bicycle Friendly America. > > Best regards, > > The League > > > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Suncrest Elementary School
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

I just learned about this meeting on the 11th. At a recent SNA meeting it was discovered that the School Board is now considering a distant location to replace Suncrest Primary school, rather than the location across from NETL. Would anyone be able to attend the School Board meeting? Keeping the school close to the neighborhood would be a desirable outcome. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Suncrest Elementary School Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:58:52 -0500 From: SNA <suncrestna(a)gmail.com> To: Suncrest Neighbors <SuncrestNA(a)gmail.com> Friends, Today I had a pleasant chat with Monongalia County School Board President Barbara Parsons. From that conversation, it appears that on Tuesday, March 11, the school board may be voting on the location for the new Suncrest Elementary School. The meeting will be held at the School Board administrative offices at 6 p.m. I will be out of town on that date, but I wanted to alert Suncrest neighbors and ask you to consider attending and expressing your views. >From my perspective, it makes sense to choose a site that will keep our children in the neighborhood or nearby, rather than bussing them to a more distant location. I believe a site under consideration on Collins Ferry Road might be ideal. It is central to Suncrest, has infrastructure in place, and transportation would be less costly than bussing many children to a more distant location. The property available is outside the city limits, but it might be possible to annex it into the city for optimal police and fire service. I hope those with an interest in this issue will attend the School Board meeting. Sincerely, Nancy Ganz, City Council Ward 7

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Rail Trail Ruling
by Traci Knabenshue 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/10/supreme-court-railroad… Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Re: [Bikeboard] [CRC] H.B. 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '14

08 Mar '14

On Mar 7, 2014, at 6:47 PM, gunnar wrote: > On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> The WV Senate unanimously passed H.B. 4304 after they slightly amended the bill that the House amended substantially before they passed it to the Senate. If the governor signs it, it will become law July 1. >> >> The bill that the Senate passed is attached and at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB4304%20SU…. >> >> The bill: >> * Requires motorists to allow 3-feet when passing a bicycle; > > Although it is a nice figure for education purposes, it is not very > enforceable. Who has a yard stick while riding or driving? > I have advocated for passing in the next lane. Yes, crossing the > center line completely. > You're crossing over the center partially when passing within 3', why > not cross the whole thing to make things safer for everybody? If > someone knows that they have to pass in the other lane then they will > probably make damn sure that they can, other wise with you gutter > riders the cars will pass with the least amount of movement possible. > Have the rules for when you're allowed to cross the center (double > yellow line) changed? More inconsistency and ambiguity. Bah. As you, I have found that when I ride in the center or even farther left in narrow lanes, virtually every vehicle that passes me changes lanes to pass. I also wave to them after they've passed and many, if not a majority, wave back or toot. I've even had many coal trucks do that. > >> * Requires bicyclists to ride in bike lanes or if no bike lane, as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway... but there are exceptions (read the bill); > > Requires us to ride in bike lane, even if poorly or dangerously > constructed. Sounds great! > How many folks know how to say "practicable" let alone understand what it means? > And the rest is nice and ambiguous, probably not enforceable. The exceptions apply to both riding in bike lanes and in travel lanes. Read exception 3 carefully. See what I put in all caps here: (3) WHEN REASONABLY NECESSARY TO AVOID ANY CONDITION OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, INCLUDING, but not limited to, a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, turn lane, or substandard-width lane, WHICH MAKES IT UNSAFE TO CONTINUE along the right-hand curb or edge or WITHIN A BICYCLE LANE. For the purposes of this subsection, a “substandard-width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. The bill that was introduced simply repealed 17C-11-3 (c) which required bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. Instead of repealing 17C-11-3 (c), the House amended it to be the current requirement to ride in bike lanes and far to the right with exceptions. From my reading of the current 17C-11-3 (c), I can hardly think of any situation in which you wouldn't be justified for riding outside the bike lane and away from the right edge. According to the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the standard that all states use, for a lane to be wide enough for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, it would have to be wider than 14-feet. What roads lanes are wider than 14-feet? I'd guess that the lanes on most of the roads we ride are 9-12 feet wide. The lanes on Mon Blvd. are only 13-feet. > >> * Repeals the requirement for bicyclists to ride on a side path and not the road; > > See above. > >> * Repeals the requirement to have a bell. > > "bling bling" > Neither here nor there in the grand scheme. Some of my bikes have a > bell, some do not. > Other than on the rail trail the bell isn't really that useful. When > I'm on my bikes all of them have a loud mouth. > > And what's up w/ the vehicles having to give audible signal as they > pass? Whose idea was that? The requirement to give an audible signal when passing another vehicle has been in the WV code since at least 1931. In WV, a bicycle is not a vehicle. Note that 17C-7-3 (a) (2) that addresses passing a bicycle, there is no requirement to give an audible signal. > HOOOOONK!!! "Hey I was doing as the law said, sorry if I made you mess > your shorts and crash." > >> >> The exceptions should make interesting discussion on rides, and certainly with motorists and law enforcement officers. For example, where should you ride in a sub-standard width lane? > > I doubt there will be any discussions as the population at large > remains ignorant. > > Today I rode up Rt 100. You folks w/ skinny tires are not gonna like > it there. It's fine though if you know what to expect, have the right > equipment and ride with your head up. > For probably 90% of the time I was smack dab in the middle of the > right hand lane. Any more and it wasn't "practicable" or safe for me. > 100% of the cars and trucks passing me did so completely in the other > lane. Everyone. And they all just did it. No fussing, no beeping, no > swearing. > As every car passed me I gave them a small hand-wave/gesture. Every on > coming car got that wave/gesture as well. I'm doing my best to show > them that we're all out there together. > >> >> 4ank >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Fwd: [CRC] H.B. 4304
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

For those of you not on the CRC or MBC list. Here's what I wrote. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: gunnar <fiendracer(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 6:49 PM Subject: Fwd: [CRC] H.B. 4304 To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: gunnar <fiendracer(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [CRC] H.B. 4304 To: "crcyclists(a)googlegroups.com" <CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: MonBikeClub <monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com>, Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The WV Senate unanimously passed H.B. 4304 after they slightly amended the bill that the House amended substantially before they passed it to the Senate. If the governor signs it, it will become law July 1. > > The bill that the Senate passed is attached and at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB4304%20SU…. > > The bill: > * Requires motorists to allow 3-feet when passing a bicycle; Although it is a nice figure for education purposes, it is not very enforceable. Who has a yard stick while riding or driving? I have advocated for passing in the next lane. Yes, crossing the center line completely. You're crossing over the center partially when passing within 3', why not cross the whole thing to make things safer for everybody? If someone knows that they have to pass in the other lane then they will probably make damn sure that they can, other wise with you gutter riders the cars will pass with the least amount of movement possible. Have the rules for when you're allowed to cross the center (double yellow line) changed? More inconsistency and ambiguity. Bah. > * Requires bicyclists to ride in bike lanes or if no bike lane, as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway... but there are exceptions (read the bill); Requires us to ride in bike lane, even if poorly or dangerously constructed. Sounds great! How many folks know how to say "practicable" let alone understand what it means? And the rest is nice and ambiguous, probably not enforceable. > * Repeals the requirement for bicyclists to ride on a side path and not the road; See above. > * Repeals the requirement to have a bell. "bling bling" Neither here nor there in the grand scheme. Some of my bikes have a bell, some do not. Other than on the rail trail the bell isn't really that useful. When I'm on my bikes all of them have a loud mouth. And what's up w/ the vehicles having to give audible signal as they pass? Whose idea was that? HOOOOONK!!! "Hey I was doing as the law said, sorry if I made you mess your shorts and crash." > > The exceptions should make interesting discussion on rides, and certainly with motorists and law enforcement officers. For example, where should you ride in a sub-standard width lane? I doubt there will be any discussions as the population at large remains ignorant. Today I rode up Rt 100. You folks w/ skinny tires are not gonna like it there. It's fine though if you know what to expect, have the right equipment and ride with your head up. For probably 90% of the time I was smack dab in the middle of the right hand lane. Any more and it wasn't "practicable" or safe for me. 100% of the cars and trucks passing me did so completely in the other lane. Everyone. And they all just did it. No fussing, no beeping, no swearing. As every car passed me I gave them a small hand-wave/gesture. Every on coming car got that wave/gesture as well. I'm doing my best to show them that we're all out there together. > > 4ank > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COUNTRY ROADS CYCLISTS" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CRcyclists+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Action Item: Share DOT PROVIS Link
by Jing Zhang 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, As mentioned in the meeting last month, following link is the access to the WV DOT PROVIS system. It is still at the initiating stage and projects have not been uploaded to the system yet. http://gis.wvdot.com/provis/ Thanks! Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Emily Vasile Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 10:12 PM To: Gunnar Shogren Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson Perhaps folks are still thawing out? I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting I missed last month). Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list for next meeting. We need to do some rallying of our troops. Emily On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com <mailto:gshogren@gmail.com> > wrote: Looks like we have no real agenda. And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. We really need this to happen folks. So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will say that the meeting is not going to happen. It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. The BB has been thrown under the bus... On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com <mailto:gshogren@gmail.com> > wrote: > Good day folks, > > It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to > the March 6th meeting. > I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. > > I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I > also guess that it will just have to be. > > If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting > or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. > > I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real > chairperson. > > Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least > a modicum of this nice weather. > > Gunnar. > > Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are > being reposted now as a reminder- > > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested > in serving on the BB > > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and > Traci > > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign > > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts > > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement > Solomon at WVU > > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate > > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW > > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure > bicycle parking that's already installed > > 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the > meeting he attended to the BB > > 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new > one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 > presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what > various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP > guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking > that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher > > 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police > officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to > record on accident reports that the officers fill out > > 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan > Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible > > 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB > members can call in support for HB 4304 > > 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various > delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 > > 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can > take a look at it if they like > > 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB > > 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB > > 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <mailto:Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Bike Safety Bill Passes!!
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 5, 2014 12:41:52 PM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Adam Flack <aflack1982(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)dishmail.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)mtparty.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patricia Clay <trishcgm(a)gmail.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "whitegolf(a)frontier.net" <whitegolf(a)frontier.net>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Subject: Bike Safety Bill Passes!! > > Hi WVCC -- Our Bike Safety Bill (HB4304) just passed the Senate!! With NO NAY votes!!!! 34 Ayes!! Unanimous vote!! > Thank you all so much for your phone calls and email! Your efforts really paid off. > More later, Kasey and Gary

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TIGER Grants?
by Derek Springston 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Bike Board Members, Would anyone like to pursue even more funding from the TIGER Grants for Sustainable Transportation Projects? It's due April 28, 2014. I'm not going to do it without help, and I even hesitate to get wrapped into more grant writing, but I hate to miss opportunities, too. Thoughts? Here's a little info: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $600 million available for a sixth round of its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants to help fund local and state infrastructure projects. DOT evaluates TIGER proposals on criteria that include environmental sustainability, livability and economic competitiveness. Applicants must request no less than $10 million ($1 million minimum in rural areas) and provide at least 20 percent match. In addition, up to $35 million is available in this round to support transportation planning activities. Sustainable Strategies DC has helped a number of communities win TIGER grants. Contact us for help in preparing your proposal. Click here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SustainableStrategie/aac3d6c64c/6bbd355d45/30d7fe1c…>for more information. http://www.dot.gov/tiger Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

FYI, Human Rights Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/morgantownhrcsurvey2014 Morgantown Branding Survey: http://ow.ly/ubXzH Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Kawecki <electbillkawecki(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 3, 2014 3:10:56 PM EST > To: Bill Kawecki <electbillkawecki(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Fwd: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents > > FYI > > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release" <press.release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 2:23:16 PM > Subject: Reminder: Open Surveys for Residents > > Hello: > > Please find attached a release updating our residents on two open surveys: > Human Rights Needs Survey > Branding Survey > Thanks for sharing this with our citizens. > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > > > -- > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Fwd: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a)
by Derek Springston 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Just FYI, here's my version of what Frank sent to Senator Beach! Hope you guys made the cutoff, too. Is there anyone else we should sent this to right now? Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 2:27 PM Subject: H.B. 4304 and 17C-11-5(a) To: bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov Senator Beach, *I have been paying close attention to H.B. 4304 and was pretty content with it and supported it fully until recent changes were made. * As originally introduced, I understand that H.B. 4304 would have repealed the outdated 17C-11-5(a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right on WV's roadways. *I supported the orginal repeal of 17C-11-5(a) that wouldn't require cyclists to ride far to the right.* However, as far as I can tell from the current bill, it states that any person riding on a roadway must use a bicycle path when available or ride as close to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable with exceptions for (1) overtaking or passing, (2) a left turn, or (3) when necessary to avoid potential conflict due to objects objects substandard lane width, etc. * I feel the language is difficult to interpret, enforce, and doesn't improve safety for cyclists. It may even decrease safety. * As we all know, WV roads have many obstacles and dangerous attributes including potholes, narrow roads, curves, etc. Forcing cyclists to ride to the right when no obstacles and closer to the middle of the lane when there are obstacles causes us to become unpredictable and weave in and out of motorists' paths. *So please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) as originally introduced so cyclists in WV will be safer. * *By passing safer cycling laws, which lead to encouraging cycling, WV will realize increased individual health and decreased health costs, decreased pollution, increased economic activity especially for local businesses and the tourism industry, and reduced transportation costs due to wear and tear on road networks. * I have completed a Traffic Skills 101 cycling course that was taught by certified League of American Bicyclist instructors, regularly ride on Morgantown and WV roads for pleasure and transportation to work between 1-5 days per week, and have been a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board for several years. As part of my personal experience on WV roadways, riding far to the right doesn't encourage motorists to keep me safer. When I ride far to the right, motorists routinely pass me in blind turns and cut me off and intersections, to name a few issues. I'm less visible to the right. Not forcing cyclists to ride far to the right keeps us all safer. *If there is a way that 17C-11-5 (a) can be repealed so that cyclist can safely choose their position in the lane, I fully support the current version of H.B. 4304. Thanks for your time and work on this bill.* Sincerely, Derek Springston *1412 Buckhannon Ave Morgantown, WV 26508* *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!`
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

I tried to call Senator Bob Beach the my call was not answered. So, I sent the following e-mail message: > Dear Senator Beach, > > Please simply repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right. As introduced, H.B. 4304 would have simply repealed it. Unfortunately, the House Judiciary replaced 17C-11-5 (a) with very confusing language that I doubt cyclists, law enforcement officers, traffic court judges, motorists and legislators can understand. Simply repealing 17C-11-5 (a) will make cycling safer. The language in the amended bill will not. > > I am the former Chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Under my watch, Morgantown received the Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award. I am a certified bicycling instructor and have taught more than 150 people to bicycle safely. I have bicycled more than 150,000 miles in all types of traffic. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 27, 2014 11:40:41 AM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "whitegolf(a)frontier.net" <whitegolf(a)frontier.net>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net> > Subject: Contact Judiciary Committee Members NOW!` > > Hello everyone -- HB4304 is on the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting agenda TODAY, Feb. 27th. If you have time to make a call or send an email before 2:30 p.m. please do so!! Meeting starts at 3. Remember Bikes are Good -- pretty simple. > Kasey

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Update
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Update on HB 4304 below-- next step is to contact Senator/ Judiciary Committee members to get it on the agenda for early next week. Our Senators are below. The entire Judiciary Committee is listed here<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud> . *Senate District 13* Bob Beach-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Beach Roman Prezioso-- http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Prezioso ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM Subject: WVCC Legislative Update Hi WVCC -- the amended House Bill, 4304, was single referenced in the Senate to the Judiciary Committee, which gives us more time to work the bill. I think it will run but not until next week. So, now is the time for you all to call or email your Senator and the entire Judiciary Committee and encourage them to support the Cycling Safety Bill. This bill is our first step in making WV a more "Cycling Friendly State." I'm attaching the latest Talking Points to this email. You can use parts of this as you see fit for your email or you can attach it to your email to your Senator/Judiciary Committee Member if you would like. If you copy and paste the below address into your browser, you will land on a page with direct email links to the Judiciary Committee. I find emails to be very effective. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud If you would rather call, that is easy as well by visiting http://www.legis.state.wv.us -- pull down Senate, then Committees, then Judiciary. You can find members, contact info, agendas and more. To be clear, HB4304, has to be placed on the Judiciary Committee's agenda (we have to convince Chairman Palumbo to run the bill), then it has to pass the Committee, then it is reported to the Senate Floor, will have to be read three times and on the third reading, will have to pass the Senate! Thanks to all of you for help and support -- please feel free to circulate this email to your own lists. Kasey and Gary Z. Kasey Russell Executive Director, WV Connecting Communities 304.542.1994

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Fwd: HB4304 Passes House
by Emily Vasile 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Message from Kasey Russell at WV Connecting Communities regarding next steps for HB4304-- no word yet of whether or not it has made the Judiciary Committee agenda. Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM Subject: HB4304 Passes House Hello WVCC -- Yesterday, HB4304 (as amended by the subcommittee) passed the House floor 70-26. Thanks to all of you who made phone calls and sent emails! Thanks also to Delegates Fleischaer, Skaff, Wells, Manchin, Pino, and all the sponsors (I'll be sending personal notes to all of them after the session). I'll also get the list of nays and yeas. Here's what's next: The bill will be reported to the Senate today (Tuesday). It will go to Judiciary Committee next. Gary and I are working to get Senator Palumbo (Judiciary Chairman) to put in on the agenda later this week. As soon as we know when/if it will be on the agenda, I will let you know when to bombard the Judiciary Committee with your phone calls and emails. If the bill passes Judiciary, it will have to be on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agenda next Tuesday, March 4th, and PASS out of committee. Then, if all goes according to plan, the bill will be read three times on the Senate Floor, with the final reading and passage on Saturday (the last day of the session). As you can see, there is no room for delay!! Thanks again for all your help. Kasey

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FYI- HB 4304
by Traci Knabenshue 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Hi Bike Board, Just an update from the Bill status tracker on the bicycle bill, HB 4304. It appears the bill passed the house and moved to the senate, where today it was sent to the senate judiciary committee. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=4304&year=… Here's the link again to the process a bill goes through to become law. Looks like it will get sent to another committee before popping back up again for readings. The clock is ticking on it now since the session ends on March 8th. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… If you would still like to support the bill in its amended state (see Frank's email to the BB on 2/19/14), here's a list of senate judiciary members for phone calls. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Fwd: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

FYI: Arboretum. Thanks, Jonathan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> > Date: February 24, 2014 2:42:16 PM EST > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Frank McGhee <femcghee(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: WVU Board approves pedestrian and vehicular safety projects in Evansdale > > Keeping things in perspective concerning the "new two-way southern access road from the WVU Coliseum parking lot", below is an article that Jonathan Weems, Arboretum Specialist, wrote in the Core Arboretum Email News: > > High Stakes at the Arboretum > > Maintaining the integrity of urban green space is a challenge. As expansion and improvements tax the capacity of developed spaces, there is a temptation to nibble away at green space. Persons who use and value green space sometimes find stakes that suggest planned development. They become alarmed. They ask questions. > > That happened last week at the Core Arboretum. Visitors since Presidents’ Day have found several stakes in the highest corner of the Arboretum, near the Coliseum parking lot and Monongahela Boulevard. In response to a number of inquiries, this email news item is an attempt to explain what I can about those stakes and what they mean. > > The stakes, labeled “toe,” appear to indicate the bottom of an embankment for a new roadway that will sweep in a broad arc from the southeastern end of the Coliseum parking lot, through the top corner of the Arboretum, to a relocated and redesigned intersection at the bottom of Evansdale Drive. The planned relocation of this intersection, moving it roughly 280 feet closer to the Patteson Drive intersection, is an adjustment (from an earlier roadway proposal) that will spare the Arboretum parking lot. This 24-space lot will continue to be available to Arboretum visitors. > > The roadway proposal, part of the Evansdale Master Plan, may sound familiar. There were several public hearings about the Master Plan two years ago. There was an article in the Dominion-Post about the proposed roadway affecting the Arboretum. An email news item dated 1/18/12 addressed it. > > Goals of the new roadway include improved safety for pedestrians crossing Monongahela Boulevard, and improved vehicular access into and egress from the Coliseum parking lot. All WVU personnel involved in this matter are working sincerely for the betterment of the University. Differences of opinion, when they occur, concern the planning process and the effects of the proposed roadway on the Arboretum. > > Efforts to have input into roadway planning have been frustrating. Like Arboretum visitors, I simply found the stakes last week. I alerted the Arboretum’s management committee and my superiors in the chain of command. We have since been shown engineered drawings of the proposed roadway that are not to be shared with the public until the project goes out to bid, perhaps in March. A brief WVU Enews item today (2/24/14) indicated the WVU Board of Governors approved the new roadway proposal at its meeting of Friday, February 21. > > The area involved is very small. You can look at the stakes and see for yourself. Please do not remove stakes! Soon to be lost are dozens of exotic trees and shrubs planted from the 1950s through the 2000s. Some represent common species, but others are relatively rare. In addition to their intrinsic value for teaching and enjoyment, the trees provide a visual and sound barrier between the most visited part of the Arboretum on one side and a power line tower and area of high vehicular traffic on the other. In addition to causing the removal of these trees and shrubs, construction will force the relocation of heavily used sections of one trail and the top of the Service Road. These relocations will necessitate the removal of more trees, some planted by humans and some by Mother Nature. The new roadway will introduce more noise into the Arboretum. > > On the plus side, planners and engineers believe the roadway will meet the goals of improving pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic flow. These are important and worthwhile goals. I only wish they could be achieved with less impact on the Arboretum. > > The WVU administration, which has been steadfast in its successful defense against a right of way claim that could have led to the construction of a very different roadway in another part of the Arboretum, has an opportunity to further demonstrate its goodwill by working out a conservation easement that would protect the Arboretum against having more bits nibbled off in the future. Such an easement has been suggested. The reception this suggestion may find within parts of the WVU administration is unknown as of this writing. > > Without a conservation easement, it is all too easy to imagine, years or decades into the future, instances when more stakes appear, indicating more construction projects that will nibble away more little bits of the Arboretum, again and again, until the day the Arboretum ceases to be the teaching and service entity we have known. > > With a conservation easement, WVU could enhance its goodwill by ensuring the preservation of a low-cost facility much used by WVU classes for a century (though only acquired by WVU in 1948), a facility beloved by generations of students, alumni, and townspeople, a green space with significant natural assets that are most unusual to find on a University campus. > > At the Core Arboretum, the stakes are high. > > > On 02/24/2014 10:00 AM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: >> Of note: http://shar.es/FjkyH. New Evansdale Drive/Mon Blvd signalized intersection being created in the hopes of alleviating the CAC/Coliseum jaywalking issue - a high priority location in our Plan with high potential for fatality - though we rated the feasibility low because of the expense. >> Christiaan >> >> Walk more, safely >> >> Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board >> Christiaan Abildso, Chair >> Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair >> http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo… >

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webinar in 20 minutes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097

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H.B. 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Dear Judiciary Subcommittee Delegates, I understand that an exemption from H.B. 4304 has been requested for the Coalfields Expressway roads. Are the Coalfields Expressway roads exempt from the current 17C-7-3? If not, there's no reason to exempt them from the proposed amended 17C-7-3. They both require a vehicle to "...pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle". How do coal trucks pass farm tractors, school buses, highway maintenance equipment and other slow moving vehicles on the Coalfields Expressway Roads? Just run them over? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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TAP Grant - Doodle Poll
by Derek Springston 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Hi folks, This meeting is primarily scheduled for Frank, Chip, Traci, and I to choose locations for the Bike Shelters as part of our application for the Transportation Alternatives Grant which is due March 14th. However, I decided to include all Bike Board Members and a few others in case you would also like to join us and guide the selection of locations. I plan to have a large paper map ready and also have a online map as a backup, should we need more zooming capabilities, etc. I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll "TAP Grant - Facility Location/Mapping Meeting." Please follow the link in order to participate in the poll: http://doodle.com/8yzuxsrbdfh43s8f Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Traci Knabenshue 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist...
by Chip Wamsley 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Not surprising, I've heard of (and witnessed one) incidents where pedestrians step off the curb and knock a cyclist over, only to run away. I hear of those because the bikes need repairs. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Graber, Stephen" sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu Sent: 2/13/2014 8:38:29 AM To: "Ryan Post" rpostwvu(a)gmail.com, "Frank Gmeindl" frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Agree with Ryan's assessment of the downtown campus- I ride through there a lot. I'm with Frank in not understanding how the pedestrian was hit from behind- I mean how does a pedestrian suddenly appear just in front of a cyclist? Also can't believe the jerk just rode on after knocking someone down! ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com on behalf of Ryan Post rpostwvu(a)gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:18 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist... Pretty easy to happen. Between classes traffic is usually gridlocked in both directions and people walk between cars. Cyclists often filter the stopped cars and have very poor and very short sight lines. The crosswalk is most likely purely coincidental. Nobody uses crosswalks on the downtown campus. Ryan On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: No, I hadn't seen this. Curious how a pedestrian in a crosswalk would be hit from behind by a bicycle. I would expect the pedestrian to be hit from the side. I hope some witnesses will step up. Regardless, unless the pedestrian stepped right into the path of the cyclist so near to the cyclist that the cyclist could not have sufficient time to avoid colliding, the cyclist is probably at fault since the pedestrian was in a crosswalk. 17C-10-2. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions stated in section three paragraph (b) of this article. (b) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. Of course, in WV a bicycle is not a vehicle (17C-1-2) but bicyclists must obey the same laws as drivers of vehicles (17C-11-2). Frank On Feb 12, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Traci Knabenshue wrote: Have you seen this? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2014/02/12/university-police-offers-safety-tips-f… Traci Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu www.recycle.wvu.edu image001.jpg _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Way finding report
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

ERROR: in my presentation on rebranding and way finding, I said that Arnett Muldrow created the "Visitor Wayfinding" report. I'm now meeting with them and they say they didn't. Apparently, the report I received is not new. Please be aware when you come to the 6 pm meeting tonite. Frank

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Predicting Better Use of Public Space by Using Snow
by Derek Springston 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hey folks, Found this interesting. It shows how cities' could use snow to predict areas of public space that isn't being used for better use. I can think of some arguments both ways for using this method, but I think it could one valuable factor to take into account when searching for areas that aren't being utilized. http://thisoldcity.com/advocacy/photos-what-snow-tells-us-about-creating-be… Enjoy, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells*

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Action Items and Reminder about City Rebranding Meetings
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hi All! Here are the latest action items. Also, Frank may have been explaining this at Thursday's meeting and I didn't quite catch it, but there are actually two separate public 'rebranding' meetings happening this week. Per Susan Sullivan- 5 p.m. Tuesday - Public for Main Street Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall 6 p.m. Wednesday - Public for City of Morgantown Rebranding-City Hall Please show up and voice your support for branding Morgantown as the 'Bike Friendly Community' that it is! Traci _______________________________________________________________________________________ 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.recycle.wvu.edu<http://www.recycle.wvu.edu/> [FacilitiesManage85]

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Action Items #255 & #258
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqamph3ccckp1de/APBPparkingGuidelines.pdf and download the APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines that I believe would satisfy action Items #255 & #258. Frank

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Action Item #261
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

At tonight's BB meeting, Chip assigned me Action Item #261 which is to "send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB". The presentation that Chip delivered to WV Connecting Communities (and that he and I also delivered to the Region VI Planning & Development Council) is too big to attach to an e-mail message. Please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/ppix4hp5vlfj6l2/BikeEconBeneRegion6.pptx and download it. Frank

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

On Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Emily Vasile 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hi All, I have something last minute that I need to take care of tonight and I won't be able to make it to the meeting afterall. I was supposed to bring the Oreos so hopefully someone else has a stash at home to supply. As far as Allstate, I followed up with them last week with some information they requested but have not heard back since then. I will give Susan a call next week to see if she has an idea of whether or not they are still interested. Apologies for my absence tonight. Emily On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Meeting is this evening. > Hope to see you all there! > Bring some coffee or whatever beverage you prefer to have with Oreos... > > ****** > > February Bike Board Meeting > February 6, 2014, 6:30pm- > Morgantown Public Safety Building > > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested > in serving on the BB > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and > Traci > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign > 235. Damien; Pull counts from counters and send to BB > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement > Solomon at WVU > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate > 254. Emily, Damien; Volunteered to be the 'count committee' and pull > together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the > COW > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure > bicycle parking that's already installed > 257. Damien; Will get an agenda item on the next Traffic Commission > agenda to approve our proposed membership changes > 258. Traci, Andrew, Jing; Will work on parameters for bike parking to > share with Chris Fletcher > 259. Jing; Ask WVU student named Greg if he would like to be on the BB > since he came to one of his bike plan input meetings > 260. Emily, Gunnar, Mayilyn, Frank, Andrew; Will meet as a > subcommittee called "Ways to Spend Allstate's Money" > 261. Derek; Will be the TAP rep from the BB to talk about chosen > projects to Jeff Mikorski > 261. Chip; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the > meeting he attended to the BB > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and > ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement > part of the Bicycle Plan. > Planned Enforcement Actions: > 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to > improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling > in Morgantown. > 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with > the Morgantown Police department. > 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or > others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. > 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists > who violate rules of the road. > 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make > improper turns or violate other laws. > 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with > emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at > intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. > 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and > bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and > yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle > use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of > the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City > Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of > trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, > bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle > Plan and related plans and operations. > * Transportation Alternative Grants: Updates > * Allstate Proposal: Updates > * H.B. 4304; Frank would like to hear each member say what he or she > will do to get H.B. 4304 passed. Desired outcome: ideas and BB full > court press to get the bill passed. > * MPO Bicyle Plan; Update > * Project reviews > Move, modify, or delete > * Review meeting > * Adjourn > > Ongoing Projects- > 1. Bike racks at schools > Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn > 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe > Routes to School > Andrew, Frank > 3. Create singletrack trails in city > Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling > 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps > Derek, Jing, Damien > 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations > Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily > 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com > Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci > 7. Other GIS ideas > Derek, Jing, Damien > 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus > Traci > 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities > Frank, Jonathan, Bill (liason) > 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map > Jing, Colin > 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & > Hospital redevelopment > Traci, Jonathan, Chip > 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses > Chip, Jonathan, Emily > 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan > Damien, Frank > 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) > Jeff Mikorski, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line) > > Members- > Gunnar Shogren, Vice Chairman - Fifth Ward > Traci Knabenshue, Secretary - Sixth Ward > Colin Dierman - First Ward > Emily Vasile - Second Ward > Andrew Walker - Fifth Ward > Frank Gmeindl - Sixth Ward > Marilyn Newcome - Seventh Ward > Jonathan Rosenbaum - Seventh Ward > Derek Springston - Greater Morgantown > Chip Wamsley - Greater Morgantown > Jing Zhang - Greater Morgantown > Damien Davis - City Engineering Ex-Officio > David Bruffy - Mountain Line Ex-Officio > Bill Austin - Morgantown Monongalia MPO Ex-Officio > First Sergeant Matt McCabe - Morgantown City Police Ex-Officio > Christiaan Abildso - Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Ex-Officio > Sam Stone - Legal Ex-Officio > > vacant, Chairman > vacant - Second Ward > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Greater Morgantown > vacant - Traffic Commission Representative > vacant - WVU Cycling Representative > vacant - Youth Commission Member > vacant - WVU Transportation and Parking Ex-Officio > vacant - BOPARC Ex-Officio > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Board Meeting, Feb 6th 2014
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Okay folks, This meeting needs to happen. And I need minutes/action items from the last meeting. I'm sure Jing will have some updates. Here's what I have so far for an agenda- ********** Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement part of the Bicycle Plan. Planned Enforcement Actions: 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling in Morgantown. 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with the Morgantown Police department. 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road. 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make improper turns or violate other laws. 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations. Transportation Alternative Grants Updates Project reviews Move, modify, or delete ************* Please plan on attending and taking part. The time is now.

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November 2013 Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Hello BB! Attached are the November 2013 minutes. Please see open action items on the first page. Thanks! Traci

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Morgantown Wayfinding
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '14

02 Feb '14

The attached report contains a very detailed plan commissioned by Mainstreet Morgantown to install wayfinding signs around Morgantown. The word "bicycle" is not mentioned once in the 76 pages of the plan. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that the City Council unanimously adopted in May 2012 explicitly says, " Establish way-finding signage and roadway markings to support the bicycle route map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php " (Encouragement #7). Apparently, Morgantown City Council / Mainstreet Morgantown coordination can be improved. The rebranding meetings on Feb. 12 (9 am for business; 6 pm for non-business) in City Hall may be opportunities to facilitate that. I hope you will attend and give your input, e.g. brand Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Morgantown now has an excellent Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan, Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan. Hopefully, this year, the City will be able to integrate them so that development projects will proceed to effectively and efficiently implement the plans and especially not scuttle any of them. Frank

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Tonight: MPO Bike Plan 4-7
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Please come to the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization's Open House tonight 4-7 pm at the Public Safety Center (corner Spruce and Walnut). Examine the Bicycle Plan that the MPO has created for our area. Provide your input. The Open House will probably also be attended by WVDOH people and citizens of our area. The squeaky wheel will get the grease. 4ank

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Fwd: Please support HB 4304
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Christiaan's message could be a model for yours. His message to our local delegates provides their e-mail addresses. Phone call would be better. Here are their numbers: Pasdon (304) 340-3153 Fleischauer (304) 340-3169 Frich (304) 340-3125 Marshall (304) 340-3900 Barill (304) 340-3173 Beach (304) 357-7919 Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: January 27, 2014 10:42:52 AM EST > To: Delegate Pasdon <amanda.pasdon(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Fleischauer <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Frich <cindy.frich(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Marshall <charlene.marshall(a)wvhouse.gov>, Delegate Barill <anthony.barill(a)wvhouse.gov> > Cc: Senator Beach <bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov> > Subject: Please support HB 4304 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Friends - > Last Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. Thank you Delegates Fleischauer & Barill for sponsoring! > > H.B. 4304: > * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; > * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle when it is safe to pass; > * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; > * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; > * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. > > This would provide added protection for those of us that choose to ride for transportation or leisure. People are choosing to live in walkable & bikable communities, bringing with them vitality, economic development and prosperity. > > We greatly appreciate your support of HB 4304. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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H.B. 4304 bicycle law
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jan '14

25 Jan '14

On Friday, January 24, 2013, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. H.B. 4304: * requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed; * allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle; * repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; * repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the road; * repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell. To read the bill (one page) go to: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4304%20in… To understand the steps that a bill goes through to become a law, see: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.… Please call your delegates and encourage them to support this bill. House delegates are listed at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm Attached are some talking points and the animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html can help your discussion. Frank

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Fwd: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Those of us who teach cycling or teach youth might be interested in this. Begin forwarded message: > From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: January 24, 2014 1:02:09 PM EST > To: Frank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Register for a FREE Webinar: Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for Your Community > Reply-To: Safe Routes to School National Partnership <info(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. We can help. > Is this email not displaying correctly? > View it in your browser. > > > On Thursday, February 20th, from 2-3pm Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. Between balancing the competing needs of scheduling available classroom time, checking off necessary safety skills, training educators and securing a bike fleet and equipment – choosing and implementing the best curriculum for your community can start to feel overwhelming. Join us as we talk about the important components of bicycle safety curricula and help attendees think through what might be best for their programs. Then we’ll chat with Safe Routes to School Education experts as we dive into the various types of bicycle safety that can be taught in the classroom and the tips and tricks for programmatic success. > > BONUS: We’ll be fielding any questions about your bicycle safety programming and related issues during the webinar – please send your questions ahead of time to dave(a)saferoutespartnership.org. > > SPEAKERS: > > LeeAnne Fergason, education director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance > Jenna Berman, education director, Bicycle Colorado > Dave Cowan, program manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5744750698782020097 > > > > Copyright © 2014 Safe Routes Partnership, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. > Our mailing address is: > Safe Routes Partnership > P.O. Box 663 > Fairfax, CA 94978 > > Add us to your address book > > > > > unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser > > >

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Fwd: Rebranding Exercises Rescheduled for February
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '14

23 Jan '14

Meeting to get resident and business input for Morgantown re-branding RESCHEDULED TO Wednesday, February 12, 2014 City Hall Council Chambers 5 pm for residents; 9 am for businesses. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release" <Press.Release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 4:15:51 PM > Subject: Rebranding Exercises Rescheduled for February > > Morgantown, Main Street Rebranding Rescheduled > > > What: The City of Morgantown and Arnett Muldrow & Associates have rescheduled the Rebranding Exercises due to poor travel conditions during the week of January 20-24. > > > Who: Arnett Muldrow & Associates is a municipal planning and branding company from South Carolina that will assist the City of Morgantown and Main Street Morgantown in creating a new brand for both. > > > Where: Council Chambers in City Hall, 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown > > > When: Public Meetings for Rebranding have been moved to Wednesday, February 12, 2014. > > · Businesses are welcome to attend a merchants/commercial/developers session at 9 a.m. > > · Residents are welcome to attend a Public Roundtable at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. > > > For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 304-284-7405. > > > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Fwd: Release: City of Morgantown to Rebrand; Public invited to Participate
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Meeting to get resident and business input for Morgantown re-branding Thursday 1/23 City Hall Council Chambers 5 pm for residents; 9 am for businesses. Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Press Release (MPD)" <press.release(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:17:09 AM > Subject: Release: City of Morgantown to Rebrand; Public invited to Participate > > Hello: > > Please find attached an announcement about an exciting branding opportunity and how residents and others can get involved in shaping the City's new look and focus. > > If any reporters would like to cover this event, please contact me, and I can provide additional times and locations for meetings other than what is provided in the press release. These two meetings can offer public input video and interviews, but if you'd like to be at the final debriefing on Friday, let me know and I'll send you additional information. > > We will be scheduling a Reveal Press Conference at City hall when we receive our new Digital Media Packet containing all our new rebranding. This will be announced when the designs are finalized. > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > -- > Bill Kawecki > Morgantown City Council Ward 2 > > citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org > 304-292-5154

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Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers...
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Bike Board Members, As of two days ago, we now have access to the WVDOH Grants Application page that will allow us to assist the City of Morgantown with preparing the Transportation Alternatives grant application for the Shared Lane Markings/Bikes May Use Full Lane signs and the Bike/Bus Shelter projects. I've attached a mostly incomplete application (*TA Application PDF 1289.pdf*) for your review. I've also attached a copy of the Letter of Intent (*TA Intent PDF 1289.pdf*) that was submitted by the City to provide you with the initial project descriptions. Please review the application and determine where your skills and expertise can help and let me know what sections you could complete or oversee. Please let me know by January 17th, so I can plan on who is doing what ASAP. The last day to submit our application is March 14, 2014. I'd like to finish it by the end of February. Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers...
by Chip Wamsley 11 Jan '14

11 Jan '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'm in Derek. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 1/9/2014 10:58:06 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Seeking Transporation Alternatives Application volunteers... Bike Board Members, As of two days ago, we now have access to the WVDOH Grants Application page that will allow us to assist the City of Morgantown with preparing the Transportation Alternatives grant application for the Shared Lane Markings/Bikes May Use Full Lane signs and the Bike/Bus Shelter projects. I've attached a mostly incomplete application (TA Application PDF 1289.pdf) for your review. I've also attached a copy of the Letter of Intent (TA Intent PDF 1289.pdf) that was submitted by the City to provide you with the initial project descriptions. Please review the application and determine where your skills and expertise can help and let me know what sections you could complete or oversee. Please let me know by January 17th, so I can plan on who is doing what ASAP. The last day to submit our application is March 14, 2014. I'd like to finish it by the end of February. Thanks, ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race. -H.G. Wells

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Fwd: Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

Dirty Dozen covered in Adventure Cycling on-line mag. > HOW SLOW CAN YOU GO? > The video linked below is of the annual Dirty Dozen race, in which > cyclists tackle Pittsburgh's steepest hills, including one said to > be the steepest street in the entire U.S. Parts of it look like > they're in slow motion, but we're not sure if that's so. In some > cases riders are going so slow that they fall over sideways from > the lack of momentum. > http://urbanvelo.org/31st-dirty-dozen-hill-race 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: Adventure Cycling <bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org> > Date: January 8, 2014 8:04:47 PM EST > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014 > Reply-To: Adventure Cycling <bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bike Bits Vol. 16, No. 1, January 8, 2014 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the 325th issue of Bike Bits, Adventure Cycling's twice-monthly > bicycle bulletin. Bike Bits is delivered to you, and 51,177 other > readers, because you've signed up for it at the Adventure Cycling > Association website, http://www.adventurecycling.org. Bike Bits arrives > in text-only format for quick download and includes links for more > information. We want to inspire you to dream and to live your own > bicycle adventures. > > ************************************************************ > > "People don't take trips, trips take people." > --John Steinbeck > > ******* > > A JOURNEY ACROSS REMOTE LANDS > Thanks to a member from Boise named Dave for sending along the following > link to a post by blogger Nicholas Marino. He's a photographer who, for > the past eight years, has been bicycling to remote regions of the earth > to document landscapes and cultures. In this piece Marino highlights > "two places that truly touched my heart, Tibet and Mongolia." The > photographs may be of this world, but they're also out of this world. > http://bit.ly/1gdQxvZ > > > ******* > > > 2ND ANNUAL VIDEO CONTEST OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS > To celebrate the beauty and spirit of bicycle travel, we invite you > to submit your best bicycle-touring videos to Adventure Cycling's > 2014 Bicycle Travel Video Contest on Vimeo. The judges will name > one winner for each of the three submission categories (Best Long > Distance Tour Video, Best Short Tour Video, and Best Portrait of a > Traveling Cyclist). Winners will each receive a two-year membership > with Adventure Cycling and a $500 gift certificate for Cyclosource, > our gear catalog. Learn more and watch last year's winning videos: > http://bit.ly/1cWf1tT > > > ******* > > > YELLOWSTONE-GRAND TETON RAIL TRAIL > One of the more exciting rail-trail projects we've learned about > recently is one that will ultimately link West Yellowstone, Montana, > and Victor, Idaho. The distance is more than 100 miles and the > scenery is some of the world's most marvelous. Certain segments are > already developed, including the eight miles linking Victor and > Driggs, Idaho (asphalt surface), and the 30 miles between Tetonia > and Ashton, Idaho (gravel). Other sections have yet to be reclaimed > and developed. You can view photo galleries, learn about the railroad > history, and keep up on trail news at this link: > http://tetonrailtrail.tvtap.org > > > ******* > > > JOIN ADVENTURE CYCLING (OR URGE A FRIEND TO) > Are you not a member of Adventure Cycling, but intrigued by the idea > of receiving two-wheeled inspiration and armchair adventure on a > regular basis the year around? Join by January 12 and we'll send you > the 2014 Adventure Cycling Calendar for free; this in addition to > all of the other benefits associated with membership, including nine > annual editions of Adventure Cyclist magazine and discounts on maps > for the Adventure Cycling Route Network. Already a member? Then > please share this offer with your friends. They'll thank you every > time they receive an issue of Adventure Cyclist. > https://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/join/?r=SM-CMD > > > ******* > > > ZIP IT > This posted almost three years ago, but it somehow escaped our > notice until now. These heavy-duty Ziploc Big Bags might be just > the ticket for keeping your gear dry in sustained rains. Tamia > Nelson's site includes ample photos of the creative way she has > used them. > http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2013/08/06/ziplockbigbag > > > ******* > > > TULSA BICYCLE TRAVEL EVENT > Join Adventure Cycling Association and the Tulsa Bicycle Club for a > free event on Thursday, January 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McNellie's > Pub, 409 East 1st Street in downtown Tulsa. Enjoy snacks and > refreshments, meet kindred cycling spirits, and learn about the > latest in bike travel and cycling in North America. Adventure > Cycling's travel initiatives coordinator, Saara Snow, will present > on our work to create Bicycle Route 66, which will be the first > section of the Adventure Cycling Route Network to pass through > Oklahoma, our new Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, and > provide updates on the U.S. Bicycle Route System and national > advocacy. RSVP by January 10 via email, info(a)adventurecycling.org, > or by calling (406) 532-2751. Learn more: > http://bit.ly/TulsaGathering > > > ******* > > > HOW SLOW CAN YOU GO? > The video linked below is of the annual Dirty Dozen race, in which > cyclists tackle Pittsburgh's steepest hills, including one said to > be the steepest street in the entire U.S. Parts of it look like > they're in slow motion, but we're not sure if that's so. In some > cases riders are going so slow that they fall over sideways from > the lack of momentum. > http://urbanvelo.org/31st-dirty-dozen-hill-race > > > ******* > > > RIDING THE POLITICAL DIVIDE > "Transport is a subtly political business. Left-wingers like trains > (central planning, low fuel consumption, largely egalitarian seating). > Right-wingers like cars (freedom, independence, individualism). Only > the bicycle crosses the political divide: it embodies both liberty > and equality." This is the first paragraph from a short article titled > "The Bicycle is Best" by Emma Duncan, deputy editor of The Economist. > The piece is one in a series by a collection of writers answering the > question, "What's the Best Way to Travel?" You can even express your > own opinion by voting in the online poll linked at the bottom of the > article. > http://bit.ly/1hDPkyN > > > ******* > > > WE COULD'VE BEEN MILLIONAIRES! > "If people say it's impossible we have to prove them wrong." That's > the attitude Dutch design students Anna and Terese assumed when they > took on an impressive challenge as a school project: designing an > "invisible" bicycle helmet. Watch a video explaining it here: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMAhptqk-4Q > Longtime members may recall that we at Bikecentennial were on to > this idea more than 25 years ago, though in a slightly less > sophisticated fashion. Hail the Bikecentennial Air Bag Helmet, > conceived by Greg Siple, photographed by Gary MacFadden, and > modeled by a somewhat willing Mac McCoy. > http://sheldonbrown.com/airbag-helmet.html > > > ******* > > > Until next time, click on http://www.transcontinentalrace.com to > learn about yet another self-supported bicycle race, this one going > across Europe from London to Istanbul. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Copyright 2014 Adventure Cycling Association. See what we are doing at: > http://www.adventurecycling.org > > If you like Bike Bits, please forward it to your cycling friends! > > To subscribe, visit: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-bits/ > > To update your subscription or unsubscribe, visit: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-bits/manage-bike-bits-subscr… > > News for Bike Bits? Please email bikebits(a)adventurecycling.org > > Looking for past issues of Bike Bits? Visit the publications archive: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/publications-archive/ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Read our blog: http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/ > > Find us on: > > Facebook: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/facebook > > Twitter: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/twitter > > Flickr: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/flickr > > YouTube: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/youtube > > Instagram: > https://www.adventurecycling.org/instagram > > Pinterest: > https://www.adventurecycling.org/pinterest > > Tumblr: > http://adventurecycling.tumblr.com > > Adventure Cycling Association is North America's premier nonprofit > organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to travel > by bicycle. Membership is open to anyone and includes a one-year > subscription to Adventure Cyclist magazine and discounted pricing > on maps from our Adventure Cycling Route Network, which now includes > 41,420 miles. To join, go to: > http://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------------------------------------------------------------- >

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Fwd: Register for a Free Webinar: Liability 201 - Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Safe Routes to School National Partnership" <Safe_Routes_to_School_National_P(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: January 6, 2014 3:46:31 PM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register for a Free Webinar: Liability 201 - Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns > Reply-To: "Safe Routes to School National Partnership" <reply-9afc760923-f68f769cc5-ff2c(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > On Thursday, January 16th, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Liability 201: Thinking Through Your Community's Safe Routes to School Liability Concerns > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851271943612115969 > > Join us for our upcoming webinar, Liability 201, where we will host experts on the sometimes confusing topics of Safe Routes to School and liability. Our speakers will review basic liability concepts and then delve into the more detailed issues related to the implementation of walking school buses, bike trains and remote drop offs. Additionally, our panelists have agreed to field your questions ahead of time! If you have specific situations you'd like them to discuss during the webinar, email them to dave(a)saferoutespartnership.org before January 14th. > > Note: Our experts will discuss liability situations and provide general legal information, but won’t be able to give legal advice. For legal advice on a specific situation, we recommend that you consult an attorney who is licensed to practice law in your state. > > SPEAKERS: > Sara Zimmerman, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > Ben Winig, Senior Staff Attorney and Program Director, ChangeLab Solutions > Dave Cowan, Program Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership > TBD > This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > To register for this free webinar, click on this link: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851271943612115969 > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > > Click here to forward this email to a friend > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

We need agenda items! And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net connectivity... #thehorror Ready, Set, Go.

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Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Chip Wamsley 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

I'll be there if its a go. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Sent: 1/2/2014 1:23:21 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014 No November Minutes or Action Items so this is what I have so far- *********** Welcome First Sergeant Matt McCabe our newest ex-officio member and ask him for his views on the BB and how to implement the enforcement part of the Bicycle Plan. Planned Enforcement Actions: 1. Establish and maintain a plan for traffic enforcement to improve bicycling safety and to reduce the perceived risk of bicycling in Morgantown. 2. Conduct an annual Enforcement for Bicycle Safety workshop with the Morgantown Police department. 3. Send rights and duties postcard to motorists that cyclists or others observed and reported violating bicyclist rights. 4. Handout rights and duties card along with citation to cyclists who violate rules of the road. 5. Cite bicyclists who run stop signs, ride against traffic, make improper turns or violate other laws. 6. Cite motorists for improper driving around cyclists with emphasis on failure to stop for stop signs, failure to yield at intersections and passing cyclists too closely and too fast. 7. Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations. (This is repeated in the Evaluation section below.) Morgantown Monongalia MPO 2014 Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, Jan 7 "If the BB doesn't scrutinize it now and get any changes made that they want, they'll probably have missed their chance." Without Jing and copies of the supporting documentation I'm not sure what we would be able to do. Transportation Alternative Grants Derek will give pdates and determine who will assist with writing. Project reviews Move, modify, or delete ********** That's it. I'm about ready to pull the plug... On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > So we have a few things for the agenda, > > But how about folks that are going to show up? Derek has said yes, > Frank has not exactly said yes, but since he added an agenda item I'm > going to assume, and Jing is not going to be able to attend. > Is everyone else avoiding emails during the holidays? > > Let me/us know! > Thanks. > > > On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> We need agenda items! >> >> And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! >> >> Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net >> connectivity... #thehorror >> >> Ready, Set, Go. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014
by Chip Wamsley 02 Jan '14

02 Jan '14

Has there been any word on the grant proposals? Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Sent: 1/1/2014 8:06:12 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] First meeting of the New Year! Thursday January 2nd 2014 So we have a few things for the agenda, But how about folks that are going to show up? Derek has said yes, Frank has not exactly said yes, but since he added an agenda item I'm going to assume, and Jing is not going to be able to attend. Is everyone else avoiding emails during the holidays? Let me/us know! Thanks. On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > We need agenda items! > > And how about last meeting's minutes and action items?! > > Sorry about the late notice, I've been away and didn't have much 'net > connectivity... #thehorror > > Ready, Set, Go. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Sheetz contact
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Hi Chris, Could you please send me contact info for a person in Sheetz who is empowered to discontinue the downtown project? You did a great job last night answering citizen's questions last night. Your role in creating the Comprehensive plan, your knowledge of the code and especially your professionalism under fire are extraordinary. The City if very fortunate to have you on the job. I must say however that installing bike racks is not a traffic study. I would have liked to have seen bicycle counts around the prospective Sheetz property and analyses of the effects of the project on bicyclists as well as pedestrians. How many cyclists travel Foundry St. to use the underpass under Don Knotts Blvd. to get to and from the rail trail? How will the Sheetz project affect them? The Foundry St./underpass intersection is already dangerous because of its proximity to Don Knotts Blvd., the high traffic volume on Don Knotts Blvd. and the steepness of the slope coming up from the underpass. Because that intersection is so close to Don Knotts Blvd. cyclists merging from the underpass onto Foundry frequently conflict with motorists turning onto Foundry since by the time the cyclist can get started on the steep slope the east-bound lane of Foundry that appeared to be clear when the cyclist initiated his or her merge now has a motor vehicle in it bearing down on him or her. With motor vehicles exiting Sheetz onto Foundry, this situation will surely worsen substantially, perhaps to the extent that cyclists will quit using one of the most attractive entrances to the riverfront and trail. How many cyclists use Kirk St.? Before the Don Knotts Blvd./Pleasant St. reconfiguration, many used it to get to and from the Westover Bridge. Now, after the reconfiguration, I suspect bicycle use of Kirk has been quite reduced. Putting a Sheetz there will probably discourage any cyclists from using it. How many cyclists use Chestnut St.? Chestnut St. has always been a safe haven for cyclists particularly those coming from the rail trail through the Don Knotts underpass. The intersection of Foundry and South High has such poor sight lines, such heavier and faster traffic and a steep slope up High to Kirk that many cyclists choose to travel up Chestnut St. until they can use a less dangerous intersection such as Chestnut and Kirk (still awful sight lines at High and Kirk), Chestnut and Pleasant or more likely Chestnut and Chancery Row (illegally going against traffic but perceived as safer), Wall St. or even Fayette. Surely, motorists exiting Sheetz onto Chestnut perhaps being somewaht distracted by eating and drinking will increase the peril for bicyclists. How many vehicles will be going in and out of Sheetz at each of the proposed driveways each hour of the day? Which way will they be headed? While we are diligently striving to reduce motorized and increase non-motorized traffic downtown, the Sheetz could block one of the key gateways from downtown to the rail trail as well as safe access through town and to the Westover Bridge. Was any of this considered in the Sheetz traffic study? I understand that at the Oct. 16 meeting Sheetz' Robert Franks wasn't even aware that the underpass is there. What is Sheetz' position on the Comprehensive Plan? Who will be liable for pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths that result from this unnecessary project? I feel that to some extent I am if I do not bring these concerns to your and Sheetz' attention. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Public Forum on Downtown Development set for 12/19
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

If you care about the future of Morgantown's downtown, you might want to attend this. Frank

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Fwd: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE)
by Derek Springston 16 Dec '13

16 Dec '13

BB Members, Looks like the City of Morgantown has successfully submitted 'Letters of Intent' for these projects: Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops *If you would like to provide input or help with the grant-writing on either or both of these projects, please let me know.* I'm working on getting access to the WVDOH grants application page. The application won't be available until sometime in January and due in March, but we may be able to do a bit of prep even before then since I've obtained a copy of last year's TE grant (which may be similar). Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 8:40 PM Subject: Re: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE) To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, The intent to apply has been submitted. Sincerely, Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown, West Virginia 304-284-7404 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 4:56:15 PM Subject: Re: TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE) Jeff, Let me know how things went with the Letter of Intents. Thanks Derek On Dec 13, 2013 12:41 PM, "Derek Springston" < dspringston(a)gmail.com > wrote: Jeff, As requested, please find the short narratives for the connection to surface transportation and the categories for the WVDOH Letters of Intent below. Let me know if this works for you. I'm a little limited in my understadning on the surface transportation connection below, but did my best. My day is a bit crazy, so if you need to reach me please call my cell again. I'll have a laptop with me if you need additional input! Cell 304-290-7727 Thanks for your help with this! ~Derek Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs Surface Transportation Connection: The Shared Lane Markings will be installed on roadways in conjunction with Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs along roadways to empower cyclists on their rights to ride on the roadways and ultimately reduce traffic congestion, improve health, boost economic growth, and improve air quaility in Morgantown, WV. The project was already approved by the City of Morgantown as part of the Morgantown Bicycle Plan drafted by the Bicycle Board, which is a subcommittee of the Traffic Commission. Locations for the new SLMs and BMUFL signs have already been research, selected, and reviewed by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. Category: Jeff, I believe this fits best : Construction, planning and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Only other category may have been: Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Surface Transportation Connection: The covered bike parking will likely be linked to the already existing or already funded and planned new Mountain Line Transit Authority (MLTA) bus stops. The MLTA already has bike racks located on all busses, which provide transportation to WVU students, Morgantown citizens, and city professionals. Adding the bike racks to each bus shelter will create more options for cyclists and commuters in order to reduce traffic congestion, improve health, boost economic growth, and improve air quaility. This project will also fit nicely into existing cycling infrastructure that complements WVU bike racks and downtown bike racks on High Street for a more comprehensive city-wide approach. Category: Again, best category: Construction, planning and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Maybe: Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 11:31 PM, Derek Springston < dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: Jeff , I sincerely apologize, but I must correct a few of my understandings and estimates for a more proper submittal of our Morgantown Bike Plan projects. I wasn't able to actually see the information required for the 'Letter of Intent' until I was approved on the WVDOH system yesterday by another sponsor and didn't get to sit down until this evening to view it in more detail. Also, my understand of the match was a bit off as well. Please review my updated project suggestions below. I previously stated that the TAP projects only needed a $15,000 minimum request. However, I now know that the two TAP projects below have to have a minimum $50,000 amount I removed the BOPARC project from the list below since you won't be dealing with that one. I also removed the Map printing project beause there really isn't a justifable way to spend $50,000 on maps when our higher end estimate was $15,000 previously. So, with our revisions, the two projects below are from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $50,000 City of Morgantown match: $10,000 WVDOH application priority: #1 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is within the ballpark. Based on my new understanding of the $50,000 minimum, I updated the costs and match above. We will research additional locations and add the appropriate SLM and BMUFL sign numbers to the grant application. Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 City of Morgantown match: $16,080 WVDOH application priority: #2 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 Also, are you able to approve me to 'edit' or even 'view' the WVDOH City of Morgantown sponsor applications? I'm guessing you probably received and email notification. Thanks for your understanding and please let us know if you need anything else. My cell phone number is 304-290-7727 . Derek Springston 1412 Buckhannon Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects (UPDATE)
by Derek Springston 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

Jeff, I sincerely apologize, but I must correct a few of my understandings and estimates for a more proper submittal of our Morgantown Bike Plan projects. I wasn't able to actually see the information required for the 'Letter of Intent' until I was approved on the WVDOH system yesterday by another sponsor and didn't get to sit down until this evening to view it in more detail. Also, my understand of the match was a bit off as well. Please review my updated project suggestions below. I previously stated that the TAP projects only needed a $15,000 minimum request. However, I now know that the two TAP projects below have to have a minimum $50,000 amount I removed the BOPARC project from the list below since you won't be dealing with that one. I also removed the Map printing project beause there really isn't a justifable way to spend $50,000 on maps when our higher end estimate was $15,000 previously. So, with our revisions, the two projects below are from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf *Bike Plan Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $50,000 City of Morgantown match: $10,000 WVDOH application priority: #1 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is within the ballpark. Based on my new understanding of the $50,000 minimum, I updated the costs and match above. We will research additional locations and add the appropriate SLM and BMUFL sign numbers to the grant application. *Bike Plan Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 City of Morgantown match: $16,080 WVDOH application priority: #2 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 Also, are you able to approve me to 'edit' or even 'view' the WVDOH City of Morgantown sponsor applications? I'm guessing you probably received and email notification. Thanks for your understanding and please let us know if you need anything else. My cell phone number is 304-290-7727. Derek Springston 1412 Buckhannon Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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TAP Funding for Bicycle Board Projects...
by Derek Springston 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

Jeff, As we've discussed and emailed about over the last few weeks, I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming the City can be the sponsor through the WVDOH application process. Last Thursday you requested that I provide you with budget estimates on each project. According to the TAP info, projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of obtaining a grant or grants. If our estimates looks accurate, please submit the Letters of Intent. Given the timeframe I gave significant effort and vetted the values below with folks who had already completed project estimates for the same projects in the past or similar projects. We've also discussed some leveraging opportunities on some of the projects below, so that may be written into the grants as well. The first three listed projects below are directly from our approved 2012 Bicycle Plan which can be viewed here: http://www.bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15-1.pdf *Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $40,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $8,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,600 Background: Based on 77 Shared Lane Markings (SLMs) and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. The City Manager (Dan Borroff) BUDGETED $35K for SLM & BMUFL signs in 2008. I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and BMUFL signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. After discussing with the Bike Board, it was recommended to increase the total cost from $35,000 to $40,000 based on construction and labor costs. *Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". *Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 *New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park * Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Plans are to build network of bicycle trails for school children. Key facilities nearby include the Rail Trail, Positive Spin, Marilla Park and pool, which will naturally attract younger audience. I understand BOPARC plans to submit this, but wanted it to be on your radar. Thanks and please let us know if you need anything else, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

BB Members... Can you please take a look at my estimates below for our TAP funding requests and give any feedback prior to my submittal to Jeff Mikorski, City Manager, and Mark Wise, BOPARC tomorrow? I plan to submit mid-morning to noon sometime depending on feedback. Projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of getting something funded. If our estimates looks accurate, I'll simply it for Jeff and Mark and send in so Jeff and Mark will have most of 3 business days to submit the Letters of Intent. I did my part while relying heavily on folks who had previously done their homework. Thanks for chiming in and helping Frank, Chip, David Bruffy, Ryan Stocking, Ella Belling, Mark Wise, Traci, Emily, and Damien. Great teamwork! *Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $35,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $7,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,400 Background: Based on 77 SLMs and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. This price was already estimated by the City Manager in 2005(?) I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. If anyone thinks we should estimate a little higher (say $40K) let me know. *Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". Project actually came in around $13000, but the minimum to apply for under TAP funding is $15,000. I feel like 80,000 maps is an awful lot, but may be the only way to get to the $15,000 based on the price quote I saw. We might be able to print less and make a larger map or fancier design or perhaps a rainproof paper? *Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops* Applicant: City of Morgantown (applicant recommended by David Bruffy, Mountainline Transit Authority) Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 or $6700 x 18 locations = $120600 Should we be conservative? Or shoot for the moon with 18 sites? *New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park * Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Ella Belling states that this project may be difficult or ineligible to obtain funding for due to ADA provisions that may have to be made for the trails to facilitate those with disabilities through gentler slopes, etc. Feasibility may be difficult, but she recommended looking into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for trailbuilding. Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Chip Wamsley 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nDerek, I might be inclined to increase the shared lane markings to $40K. We put those other figures together in a hurried meeting and we may have come up short on some of the markings, plus you never know about labor overages, I wouldn't worry about the seemingly large number of maps, that will last for a few years and they will go more quickly than you wold think. We might even be able to use some money for advertising the map to aid in its distribution and get people interested in commuting. Going to plastic for more durability might be good as well. If you can run the bus stops past Dave Bruffy that might be good, as he has some idea as to the number of covered stops he already has and which might be best to add bike parking to. Is Ryan going to work directly with BOPARC and have them as a sponsor? Make sure so we don't lose an opportunity. Great job, from your emails, it sounds like you have a lot of other info collected which should make doing the final grants much easier when we have to provide more detailed cost info. Thanks for the enormous effort, your boss will probably be happy to get you back full time! Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/11/2013 1:04:30 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "Ryan Stocking" Ryan.Stocking(a)mail.wvu.edu, "David Bruffy" bruffy(a)busride.org, "Ella Belling" ella(a)montrails.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding BB Members... Can you please take a look at my estimates below for our TAP funding requests and give any feedback prior to my submittal to Jeff Mikorski, City Manager, and Mark Wise, BOPARC tomorrow? I plan to submit mid-morning to noon sometime depending on feedback. Projects had to range from $15,000 to $150,000 for the TAP (MAP-21) funding. I feel we've chosen some small, medium, and large dollar projects to try to maximize our chances of getting something funded. If our estimates looks accurate, I'll simply it for Jeff and Mark and send in so Jeff and Mark will have most of 3 business days to submit the Letters of Intent. I did my part while relying heavily on folks who had previously done their homework. Thanks for chiming in and helping Frank, Chip, David Bruffy, Ryan Stocking, Ella Belling, Mark Wise, Traci, Emily, and Damien. Great teamwork! Priorities 7,8,11: Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $35,000 Design and Construction Oversight Estimate: $7,000 City of Morgantown match: $1,400 Background: Based on 77 SLMs and 32 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, which were previously planned and mapped throughout Morgantown. This price was already estimated by the City Manager in 2005(?) I looked at today's retail values on the SLMs and signs and still looks like this number is appropriate with oversight and construction taken into account. If anyone thinks we should estimate a little higher (say $40K) let me know. Priority 15: Print the established bicycle route map and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness Applicant: City of Morgantown Total Project Costs: $15,000 Design and Production Estimate: $3,000 City of Morgantown match: $600 Background: Based on approx. 80,000 maps to be printed at 17"x24". Project actually came in around $13000, but the minimum to apply for under TAP funding is $15,000. I feel like 80,000 maps is an awful lot, but may be the only way to get to the $15,000 based on the price quote I saw. We might be able to print less and make a larger map or fancier design or perhaps a rainproof paper? Priority 47: Covered bike parking at bus stops Applicant: City of Morgantown (applicant recommended by David Bruffy, Mountainline Transit Authority) Total Project Costs: $80,400 Design and Construction Oversight: $16080 City of Morgantown match: $3216 Background: Number of locations: 12 Racks per location: 4 at $550/rack (for a total of 8 bikes per location) = $2200 Bike shelter: 4'x12' w/ shelter, concrete pad, and excavation = $4500 Shelter and 4 racks per site: $4500 + $2200 = $6700 $6700 x 12 locations = $80400 or $6700 x 18 locations = $120600 Should we be conservative? Or shoot for the moon with 18 sites? New Priority not in plan: Trail project in Marilla Park Applicant: BOPARC Total Project Costs: $20,000 Design and Construction Oversight: $4,000 BOPARC match: $800 Background: Ella Belling states that this project may be difficult or ineligible to obtain funding for due to ADA provisions that may have to be made for the trails to facilitate those with disabilities through gentler slopes, etc. Feasibility may be difficult, but she recommended looking into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for trailbuilding. Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike rack cost estimates?
by Chip Wamsley 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Derek, Frank covered it pretty good, four sounds about right. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/10/2013 5:15:02 AM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com, "Chip Wamsley" chipwamsley(a)gmail.com, "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike rack cost estimates? Derek, The cast aluminum rings for the post-and-ring racks that are on the parking meters downtown cost $325/each. They were manufactured by Matthews International in Kingwood. Our contact on those was Terry Feathers. Perhaps you know him. I've heard he no longer works there so we'd have to establish a new contact at Matthews to get more rings. If you want to pursue Matthews, please let me know and I'll contact Terry. We had estimated $425/post-and-ring installed. That would include the ring, post, cap, mounting hardware and labor. Of course, the Morgantown Parking Authority graciously installed the rings on parking meters and did so within their normal cost of doing business so we don't have an as-installed cost. For the sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops, we might consider using the inverted-U racks that WVU is putting all over campus. Originally, they got stainless steel units locally from Wilson Equipment. When I called Wilson a couple years ago, they gave me a $425/rack price uninstalled if the City bought 20. Some of the stainless steel WVU inverted-U racks have a "Bike Arch" label on them, http://www.bikeracks.com/html/arch.html . Approximately 2 years ago, I called them and talked with the owner, Tom. The Bike Arch lists at $550/each but he said he would sell us 20 at $385/each and that included an extra long (12-inches extra) below-ground extension of the tube. He was very cooperative and I would expect that he would give a better price for higher volume, especially if we could link up with WVU. Finally, I noticed that the most recent racks that WVU installed at the Walnut St. PRT station are black and instead of stainless steel, might be powder coated steel which would be less expensive than stainless steel. If they're truly out of the weather at bus stops, these might suffice. I don't know where WVU got these, though. Perhaps also at Bike Arch. Arlie Forman at WVU Transportation and Parking might have more info on the WVU racks. The number of racks required would depend on the location but 4 at each stop seems like a good starting number. OTOH, the Walnut PRT station had 4, added 2 more (behind the building) and bikes still get locked to the fence. David Bruffy knows how many students get on the bus and where so maybe we could use that data to identify bus stops at which sheltered bike parking might get the most use. Thanks for taking on this project and following it through to completion! Frank On Dec 9, 2013, at 11:33 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Chip and Frank, Do either of you have the costs associated with the Bike Racks that we placed downtown on High Street? I'm trying to factor these into our estimate to provide to Jeff Mikorski on placing covered bike parking at the Mountainline bus stops as part of our Letter of Intents for the TAP funding. I was thinking that having 4 racks that hold 8 bikes at each shelter would be plenty. And I thought it would be best to match the racks at the bus stops with the previous sets that were installed downtown. Does anyone have any other thoughts? I will need the price per rack - Associated design and construction oversight costs, if you have it - If I can get the cost of those, I'll have estimated costs for all 4 projects Traci, Chip, and I discussed at the last BB meeting. Hopefully, all of these projects will have Letters of Intent submitted by the City of Morgantown and BOPARC. Thanks, ~Derek -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race. -H.G. Wells _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bike rack cost estimates?
by Derek Springston 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

Chip and Frank, Do either of you have the costs associated with the Bike Racks that we placed downtown on High Street? I'm trying to factor these into our estimate to provide to Jeff Mikorski on placing covered bike parking at the Mountainline bus stops as part of our Letter of Intents for the TAP funding. I was thinking that having 4 racks that hold 8 bikes at each shelter would be plenty. And I thought it would be best to match the racks at the bus stops with the previous sets that were installed downtown. Does anyone have any other thoughts? I will need the price per rack - Associated design and construction oversight costs, if you have it - If I can get the cost of those, I'll have estimated costs for all 4 projects Traci, Chip, and I discussed at the last BB meeting. Hopefully, all of these projects will have Letters of Intent submitted by the City of Morgantown and BOPARC. Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

David, As I understand it, TAP (or Transportation Alternatives Program) is a new program created from the new MAP-21 Act (signed into law in 2012) under the FHWA umbrella. TAP funding is derived from new MAP-21 programs including NHPP, STP, HSIP, CMAQ, etc which encompasses most activities that were previously funded under Transportation Enhancements, Recreational Trails, and Safe Routes to Schools programs. These funds are then disbursed to the State and 'Letters of Intent' must be submitted to the WVDOH through their online non-traditional grant application process. I am copying the Bike Board to determine if we have a plan or recommendations for the number and locations of bike shelters, or if that is something we can obtain by early next week. Do you already have data on bike shelter material costs, installation/engineering costs, and cost share (if needed) or do we need to dig that up? Is this something that we still need to apply for if the WVDOT already has a contract and you have budgeted money? Or will you just need to understand the scope of what we're asking in order to determine if you need more money? Thanks for your time, ~Derek On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM, David Bruffy <Bruffy(a)busride.org> wrote: > Derek, > > > > I had a telephone conversation with Chip about the possibility, but I > don’t have any information on the grant, the program or what might be > needed in terms of the letter. I didn’t realize the deadline was next > Friday, although I do recall Chip saying it was in December. I am out of > town until Wednesday of next week. When I return I have a Board Meeting > Wednesday evening. I will put an item on the Agenda asking for > authorization to file an application, but I will need some basic > information. Who is TAP run through? DOH or FHWA? What are the goals and > how many locations are on the BB plan? The State DOT has a State Contract > for bus shelters, so procurement wouldn’t be that difficult. The Authority > has budgeted funds for bus shelters, so I really just need more detail. It > would be best if we plan to work with the City as there will be need for > ROW or space for the shelters. Anything you can email me would be > helpful. I won’t have much time to work on this. > > > > Thanks, > > > > David Bruffy, CCTM > > General Manager > > Mountain Line Transit Authority > > 420 DuPont Road > > Morgantown, WV 26501 > > Bruffy(a)busride.org > > WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG > > www.Twitter.com/MountainLine > > www.Facebook.com/MountainLine > > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 > > (304) 296-3680 Office > > (304) 291-7433 Route Information > > (304) 291-7429 FAX > > > > > > *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, December 05, 2013 9:49 PM > *To:* David Bruffy > *Cc:* Chip Wamsley; Chip Wamsley > *Subject:* Fwd: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding > > > > David, > > Please see the email below. I discussed some BB projects with Jeff > Mikorski tonight. Do you have or are you planning on submitting a > Transportation Alternatives Program letter of intent for the Bike Plan's > Priority #47 for covered parking at your bus stops around town? Jeff > requested that we get him the project costs and what the cities' cost share > would be. I understand you guys may be able to submit this on your own, > right without the city? If not, are you planning on providing this to > Jeff? I told him I would get him numbers by early next week since the > deadline is Dec. 13th. > > I'm fairly new at this funding and grant writing stuff, so forgive me if > I'm asking questions that may seem obvious to you! :) > > Anyway, hope things are well. > > ~Derek > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Derek Springston* <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM > Subject: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding > To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > > Jeff, > > I am a member of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, but you probably know me > recently from my work with Patrick Kirby at the Brownfields Assistance > Center > > I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation > Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already > approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming we can get the right > sponsors and matches. Most of the projects already have been researched > and are ready for implementation, we just need the funding and support. > > Referenced from the Bike Plan, the projects include: > > > > *Priorities 7,8,11:* *Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use > Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet > established criteria for installation > > *Priority 15*: *Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all > streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness > > *Priority 47:* *Covered bike parking at bus stops* - to be submitted by > Mountain Line Transit Authority > > > > *New Priority not in plan:* *Trail project in Marilla Park* to be > submitted by BOPARC > > > > I have more background on these projects and why we believe they will be > successful, but basically wanted know: > > > 1. Who should we interact with in the City and how we can make sure to get > the appropriate support and matches in order to submit Letters of Intent by > December 13th, 2013? > > > 2. Would you like to meet to discuss this and when? I believe Frank > Gmeindl and Emily Vasile are planning on meeting with you soon to discuss > other Bike Board actions. If you'd prefer I could try to piggy back on > that meeting to save you time, or we could just meet separately for > simplicity. > > Thanks for your time. > > > Sincerely, > > > Derek Springston > > Morgantown Bicycle Board > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > > > > -- > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Traffic Partnership
by Chip Wamsley 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Sounds like a good start. I think you are right Frank, that riding along would be a good way to educate the officers. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 12/5/2013 12:02:45 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Traffic Partnership Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Chief Preston's memo concerning a "Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign". For bicycling, he says, 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Bicycle Safety Initiative o Following the end of the educational year for Monongalia County Schools, the Bicycle Unit will be re-constituted for full shift work schedules o Morgantown Bicycle Officers will be assigned specifically to the rails to trails and downtown areas as part of their regular patrol duties and will enforce all violations as observed. o WVU UP will utilize their bike units during the summer months to increase awareness and educational opportunities. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission, Bicycle Board and concerned citizens will be allowed to accompany Officers during designated times and locations and can distribute informational pamphlets Driver Safety Campaign o Traffic Checkpoints are operated in accordance with State Law and Guidelines established through the Governors Highway Safety Campaign. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission along with concerned citizens may be allowed to attend scheduled checkpoints and distribute informational literature as appropriate. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? I for one, would like to ride patrol on the City streets with the bicycle police to help educate. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Date: December 5, 2013 9:03:39 AM EST To: Robert Jones rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, lisa k mardis lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com, normawyant(a)comcast.net, William Wyant wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Roy Nutter rnutter(a)wvu.edu Subject: Fwd: Traffic Partnership Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Attached is a memo from Chief Preston for your review and comment regarding the proposed Ped/Bicycle/Motorist Safety Initiative discussed at the November TC meeting. J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov From: "Ed Preston" epreston(a)cityofmorgantown.org To: "Jeff Mikorski" jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Glen Kelly" ckelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Bob Roberts" bob.roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu, "Damien Davis" ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Cc: "Kevin Clark" kclark(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Terry Hough" though(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Matthew McCabe" mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:42:31 AM Subject: Traffic Partnership Attached is a memo regarding a Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign that has been discussed and requested by the Town-Gown Board as well as the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Chief Roberts and I have both reviewed this document prior to submission and feel that this is the best and most reasonable starting point for such a collaboration and targeted campaign. Based on the results, the campaign could be extended, expanded or disbanded depending upon the availability of resources and operational necessities. We can begin operational implementation in January after the students return from winter break. Ed Preston Chief of Police Morgantown Police Department (304)284-7496 "Montani Semper Liberi"

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Fwd: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding
by Derek Springston 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Bike Board Members, I need your help ASAP. Please take some initiative to provide me with my requests below. I spoke with Jeff Mikorski in person tonight. I received some relatively positive feedback on the projects below. Jeff stated that if we could get him the cost of the projects below and the cost share that the city would need to match, that he would take a look at them and would like to support this effort if they fit into the city's budget. 1. Who can supply me with the documents or at least project costs for the SLM and BMUFL signs below for *Priorities 7,8,11*? This is the same project that was slated for implementation a few years back when the funding was pulled, so I'm hoping the numbers still exist and can be easily located by those who secured the initial funding. 2. Who can take the time and figure out how much *Priority 15* will cost? Hint, hint: folks who work with the printing companies in town may be able to help with this the quickest. 3. I'll contact Dave Bruffy to see if he has any figures for *Priority 47*. 4. Chip, regarding the trail project in Marilla Park, who can I contact to find these estimates? (Ryan, Colin, and who within BOPARC?) Since the Letters of Intent for these projects is due next Friday, December 13th, I told Jeff we would do our best to get those estimates to him by tomorrow or early next week. Can we do this to potentially push Morgantown cycling ahead even further? He also said that outside of any grant funding, the city is trying really hard to make sure that the Bike Board gets some projects implemented soon. He acknowledged the great work we've done and really seemed to me that they want to put some money toward our priorities. Also, wondering if I should have been including the MPO on these emails? Anyone? Hope you find this as exciting as I did and can provide me with the details for the projects above. If not, we may miss some great opportunities. Thanks again for your time, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM Subject: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Jeff, I am a member of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, but you probably know me recently from my work with Patrick Kirby at the Brownfields Assistance Center I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming we can get the right sponsors and matches. Most of the projects already have been researched and are ready for implementation, we just need the funding and support. Referenced from the Bike Plan, the projects include: *Priorities 7,8,11:* *Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation *Priority 15*: *Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness *Priority 47:* *Covered bike parking at bus stops* - to be submitted by Mountain Line Transit Authority *New Priority not in plan:* *Trail project in Marilla Park* to be submitted by BOPARC I have more background on these projects and why we believe they will be successful, but basically wanted know: 1. Who should we interact with in the City and how we can make sure to get the appropriate support and matches in order to submit Letters of Intent by December 13th, 2013? 2. Would you like to meet to discuss this and when? I believe Frank Gmeindl and Emily Vasile are planning on meeting with you soon to discuss other Bike Board actions. If you'd prefer I could try to piggy back on that meeting to save you time, or we could just meet separately for simplicity. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Derek Springston Morgantown Bicycle Board -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Traffic Partnership
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Chief Preston's memo concerning a "Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign". For bicycling, he says, · Bicycle Safety Initiative o Following the end of the educational year for Monongalia County Schools, the Bicycle Unit will be re-constituted for full shift work schedules o Morgantown Bicycle Officers will be assigned specifically to the rails to trails and downtown areas as part of their regular patrol duties and will enforce all violations as observed. o WVU UP will utilize their bike units during the summer months to increase awareness and educational opportunities. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission, Bicycle Board and concerned citizens will be allowed to accompany Officers during designated times and locations and can distribute informational pamphlets · Driver Safety Campaign o Traffic Checkpoints are operated in accordance with State Law and Guidelines established through the Governor’s Highway Safety Campaign. o Members of the Morgantown Traffic Commission along with concerned citizens may be allowed to attend scheduled checkpoints and distribute informational literature as appropriate. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? I for one, would like to ride patrol on the City streets with the bicycle police to help educate. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 5, 2013 9:03:39 AM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Fwd: Traffic Partnership > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is a memo from Chief Preston for your review and comment regarding the proposed Ped/Bicycle/Motorist Safety Initiative discussed at the November TC meeting. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Ed Preston" <epreston(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Glen Kelly" <ckelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bob Roberts" <bob.roberts(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Kevin Clark" <kclark(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Matthew McCabe" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:42:31 AM > Subject: Traffic Partnership > > Attached is a memo regarding a Traffic, Pedestrian, Bicycle safety partnership and campaign that has been discussed and requested by the Town-Gown Board as well as the Morgantown Traffic Commission. Chief Roberts and I have both reviewed this document prior to submission and feel that this is the best and most reasonable starting point for such a collaboration and targeted campaign. Based on the results, the campaign could be extended, expanded or disbanded depending upon the availability of resources and operational necessities. > > We can begin operational implementation in January after the students return from winter break. > > > > Ed Preston > Chief of Police > Morgantown Police Department > > (304)284-7496 > > "Montani Semper Liberi" > > > > > >

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December 5, Bike Board Meeting, Agenda Items
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Good morning all, Does it seem that November was a short month or what? I'm betting that December is gonna seem even shorter, bah humbug! But regardless we have a BB meeting this next Thursday, here is first call for agenda items. So stop your shopping for a moment and send me some things! Thankfully yours.

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Fwd: Dec. Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 3, 2013 8:45:59 AM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Dec. Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Due to lack of agenda December's meeting is canceled. Starting January we will begin a series of workshops to discuss the current role of the Traffic Commission as it exists today and a vision for the future. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Nov '13

24 Nov '13

Looks like the WVCC legislative platform for this year will include: Try again for a 3-foot passing law; Repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride as far to the right side of the roadway as practicable OR replace it with language that says, "...far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles"; Repeal 17C-11-5 (c) that requires, "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..."; Repeal 17C-11-7 (b) that requires bicycles to be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an signal audible for at least one hundred feet..."; Add a Vulnerable User Law (e.g. http://www.bikeleague.org/content/model-legislation ). Below is the thread of communication among the WVCC legislative committee members. Read from bottom up. The thread spans Nov. 14 - 22. On Nov. 18 at 10 am, the committee had a meeting in Charleston with several members including me dialing in. I am not happy with the outcome. As you can see from the thread below. I tried to get them to focus on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) that requires cyclists to ride far to the right. I'm afraid they'll go to the legislature inadequately prepared and come out with legislation that is more harmful to bicyclists than the laws that we have now. I'm stymied and would appreciate any ideas. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Steve Fowler" <SMF(a)pffwv.com> > Date: November 22, 2013 4:11:07 PM EST > To: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Greg Garrett" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "John Francis" <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, "Craig Slaughter" <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "Patrick Donovan" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "Rahul Gupta" <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Emmett Pepper" <epepper(a)vt.edu>, "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > I agree with Dennis, including the 3 foot rule. I think we can sell it as follows: > > We have looked at the statutes of all 50 states, and worked with the leading advocates for bicycle safety and increasing ridership and these changes will bring WV into a leadership position with no cost at all to the State. We can use these statutes as a jumping off point to push tourism in the State as one the best cycling destinations in the country. > > > > From: Strawn, Dennis A [mailto:dennis.strawn@highmark.com] > Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:05 PM > To: Steve Fowler; Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; John Francis; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer; Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Kasey Russell > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Hi all, > I have been following the conversation and have been enjoying it. I like that we can share our thoughts openly. I perused the Rutgers 3-foot report and have seen the animation about taking the lane, which I agree would be a fabulous tool to have on continuous loop for anyone at the capitol to see. > > I think we have unanimous thoughts to repeal the 'far right', side path' and 'bike bell' laws. And I think we have a majority in favor of introducing the 3-ft rule again. > > I do not think it is at all too ambitious. It is very doable, revenue neutral and is the very reason we introduced it last year. > > I hope that we all not get to wrapped up in language, because as Gary stated, which I know is true too, what goes in and what comes out at the legislature is different. > > So let's set this agenda and work with our key representatives and their staff to get the best start we can for the upcoming session. > > I really like the vulnerable user law conversation and it looks like Lab does too. They have helped get introduced new legislation concerning this subject, click the link below. > > http://www.bikeleague.org/content/take-action-curb-bikeped-fatalities > > Right now US DOT has refused to set a safety goal for non-motorized transportation. The new law would require US DOT to present one. The law would then direct state DOTs to measure safety and reduce bike/ped incidents. I am sure WVCC will be talking to our local representatives to support this and we hope you will too. > > Thanks > Dennis Strawn > TQO Tech Team > 304-347-7703 > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 22, 2013 11:09:15 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Craig Slaughter <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > I would limit the platform to repealing 17C-11-5(a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable because it endangers bicyclists. > > I would like us to give Gary and Emmett whatever support they need to get it repealed. > > IMHO, we should start by understanding why FTR endangers bicyclists. We should test our understanding by trying to enlighten others, e.g. WVDOH. > > Then, we should prepare responses to all possible objections to repealing FTR. For example, some will object, "If bicyclists are allowed to ride in the middle of the lane, I won't be able to pass them and they'll impede traffic". To that, we could respond that besides granting bicyclists the same rights as drivers of vehicles, 17C-11-2 also subjects bicyclists to the same duties as applicable to vehicle drivers and that 17C-7-3 (a) (2) requires, "...the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle..." Of course, we must also know that 17C-7-3 (a) (1) requires, the driver of the overtaking vehicle to "...pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle." > > Maybe then, after we have a radiation-hardened case for FTR repeal, we can try making sausages. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > From: "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Date: November 20, 2013 7:55:42 PM EST > To: "'Steve Fowler'" <SMF(a)pffwv.com>, "'Emmett Pepper'" <epepper(a)vt.edu>, "'Gary Zuckett'" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Greg Garrett'" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "'Kasey Russell'" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, "'John Francis'" <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, "'Dennis A Strawn'" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "'Craig Slaughter'" <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "'Patrick Donovan'" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "'Rahul Gupta'" <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Steve – Regardless of where it came from, it still has the weaknesses that I mentioned. In my opinion “far to the right” anything does not constitute model legislation that we should support. > > The value of the video is that it shows the weakness of being at the right for other reasons than “judging movement of overtaking vehicles”. It includes relationships to oncoming vehicles; the danger of holes, grates and debris on the edge of the road; and keeping the bicycle vehicle visible to turning and entering traffic. The tape also demonstrates a positioning on the road surface which enables the cyclist to ‘move’ any overtaking traffic into a passing lane, rather providing any encouragement to the motor vehicle driver(s) to consider estimating a questionable 3 foot squeeze-by measurement while negotiating oncoming traffic at a speed over 35 miles an hour. > > In my opinion, our platform for the “far to the right issue” should be the tape and whatever wording which enables it to be the standards for WV use of road surfaces by bicycle vehicle drivers. With the exception of the “far to the right” and the 3 foot rule, I support the other points that you make in your platform. If necessary, I could support the 3 foot rule if it relates only to a traffic speed zone of 35 miles an hour or less – with the rule being 4 feet in traffic speed zones exceeding 35 miles per hour. > > Don > > From: Steve Fowler [mailto:SMF@pffwv.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:13 PM > To: Don Spencer; Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Strawn, Dennis A; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > The language is from the Colorado Statute that the League holds out as a model. > > From: Don Spencer [mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:08 PM > To: Steve Fowler; 'Emmett Pepper'; 'Gary Zuckett' > Cc: 'Christiaan Abildso'; 'Frank Gmeindl'; 'Greg Garrett'; 'Kasey Russell'; 'John Francis'; 'Dennis A Strawn'; 'Craig Slaughter'; 'Patrick Donovan'; 'Rahul Gupta' > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Steve – My first reaction to your words, “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate of movement of overtaking vehicles” is that it is 1) a bit cumbersome and too complex – especially for persons taking a DMV driving test, 2) too much like the current “as far to the right as possible”, and 3) unenforceable by law enforcement personnel. I think we have to let go of the dysfunctional “far to the right” mindset and have confidence in the much greater safety for cyclists which comes when cyclists act as legitimate and responsible vehicles on roadways. As the film shows there is no greater assurance of safety which accrues to a cyclist by being as “far to the right”. In fact the vulnerability is usually greater for the numerous reasons carefully presented. > > Don > > From: Steve Fowler [mailto:SMF@pffwv.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:49 AM > To: Emmett Pepper; Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Dennis A Strawn; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Here is my draft of the platform to pursue in this legislative session: > > Overhaul our current code to make WV a bicycle friendly state in the WV Code. Repeal the “as far right as practicable” and replace it with “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate of movement of overtaking vehicles”. Adopt a vulnerable user statute. Repeal law that requires bike path use and prohibits use of the adjacent roadway. Repeal the mandatory bicycle bell law. Adopt a three foot passing rule. > > We can prepare packets of info with a copy of the bike video, and materials from the League of American Bicyclists to demonstrate that these are model statutes being adopted in forward thinking states. > > If this agenda is too ambitious for the legislators we meet with, then we will focus on the repeal of the “as far right as practicable” statute. > > > Kasey, the League of American Bicyclists used to be called the League of American Wheelmen. I’m not sure when they changed their name. > > From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:50 AM > To: Gary Zuckett > Cc: Christiaan Abildso; Frank Gmeindl; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; John Francis; Steve Fowler; Dennis A Strawn; Craig Slaughter; Patrick Donovan; Rahul Gupta; Don Spencer > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Playing that video in committee would be great. Also, maybe a table in the hallway with a computer setup for people to watch it? I'm envisioning a big banner that says something like "Forcing bicycles to the right is unsafe" to catch people's eye. You all would know better than I if that is a cost-effective use of resources, but I know I like to stop at tables during the session. > > Also, forgive my ignorance on this, but are there committee staffers who could benefit from educating ahead of the session? Having people behind the scenes who understand where we are coming from might be a good strategy since I think there generally needs to be education on our positions. Until I saw this video, I didn't fully understand why forcing people on bikes to the right was bad. This could also help with getting the video onto the committee agenda. > > -Emmett > > P.S. Is Charleston's newly revised trestle rail-trail plan a finalized document or is commenting ongoing? Put another way, is there an outlet for involvement in these issues at the local level here in Charleston? > > On Nov 19, 2013 6:14 PM, "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> wrote: > This is an excellent educational tool for our campaign. We need to figure how to get the legislators to watch it. Maybe get permission to play it in committee when bill is discussed? > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:49 PM > To: Steve Fowler > Cc: Emmett Pepper; Strawn, Dennis A; John Francis; Kasey Russell; Rahul Gupta; Greg Garrett; Gary Zuckett; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; Craig Slaughter; Don Spencer > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > WVCC Legislative Committee Members, > > This one-minute animation: http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html illustrates many of the hazards of riding far right as required by 17C-11-5 (a). > > The cyclist must be allowed to choose a lane position that avoids these hazards. > > A 3-foot passing law will not mitigate: > * motorists pulling out in front of edge-riding bicyclists; > * right-turning vehicles colliding with edge-riding cyclists (right hook); > * on-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into edge-riding cyclists (left cross); > * overtaking vehicles rear-ending cyclists who make left turns from the right side of the road; > * edge-riding cyclists crashing because of debris, potholes, cracks, animals and pedestrians that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. > > Repealing 17C-11-5 (a) will free cyclists to choose a lane position that minimizes these hazards as well as close passes. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > On Nov 18, 2013, at 9:26 AM, Steve Fowler wrote: > > > I would propose the following; > > 1. Do we focus on the passage of the “three foot rule” or attempt to clean up all the problem statutes? > 2. Current law for passing a bike requires an audible signal, and then passing and returning to the lane of travel only when “safe”. Almost no one follows this law when passing a bicycle. An easy to understand “three foot rule” would be much better. > > Problem statutes/ > > a/ 17C-11-5(a) “as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable” > Fix – Colorado law “far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles” > > b/ 17C-11-5(c) Have to use a bike path > Fix – repeal > c/ 17C-11-7(b) have to use a bell > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Fix – repeal. > Date: November 15, 2013 10:11:07 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org> > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > All: attached is the bill from last year. It was killed on third reading on Special Calendar on the House Floor. > Obviously, whatever we decide to pursue, we will devise a different strategy :). > kasey > > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 15, 2013 9:54:43 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Craig Slaughter <Craig.Slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Re: agenda -- I was planning to discuss the "Bike Safety Bill" we introduced last year and to determine if we want to modify it in any way for the upcoming session. I think Frank's email that he just sent is a great place to start with our discussion. > We will also discuss if there are any additional pieces of legislation that we could pursue given our resources. > Things mentioned to date: uniform code on public trails regarding trespass (ATVs mostly); license plate special funding. Please let me know if I'm missing anything. > Thanks, kasey > > > From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] > Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 9:42 AM > To: Frank Gmeindl > Cc: Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Steve Fowler; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis > Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Is there an agenda for this conference call/meeting? > > > On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Kasey, > > I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. > > 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) > > Riding far to the right leads to > * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; > * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; > * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; > * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; > * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; > * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. > (See attached talking point paper.) > > Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? > > Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. > > We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. > > > > > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > > > Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. > Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. > For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620; code is 877115#. > Kasey > > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. > Thanks, kasey > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3629/6846 - Release Date: 11/18/13 > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3629/6850 - Release Date: 11/19/13 > > > This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. 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Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Kasey, I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) Riding far to the right leads to * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. (See attached talking point paper.) Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. > Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. > For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620; code is 877115#. > Kasey > > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. > Thanks, kasey >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Questions
by Chip Wamsley 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Frank, I would be willing to help Devin with his project. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "BikeMorgantown" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 11/16/2013 4:33:17 PM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Questions Anybody want to help Devin? Begin forwarded message: From: Devin Dye ddye2(a)mix.wvu.edu Date: November 16, 2013 3:20:07 PM EST To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com Subject: Questions Hello, I'm doing a little multimedia story on biking in Morgantown and I was just wanting to ask you all a couple questions. For one, I've heard that Morgantown has won an award recently because of the efforts the city is making to make it safer to ride bikes around town. If you could tell me more about that and anything else that is happening to make things safer for cyclist, that would be great. Would like to know any new information that you can tell me. Thanks, Devin

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Bicycling Solutions for Hilly Cities
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Thanks TO JING for finding and sharing the attached article. It is quite good. If all the Bicycle Board members, MPO members and Traffic Commission members read it, we could increase our understanding of cycling challenges and solution options for hilly areas such as Morgantown. What do you see in the article that we should add to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan? Following are some section-by-section minor comments. Section heading: comments Prioritize connections and routes without hills: Seems to be a sales pitch for more separated facilities. The advantages are extolled but the dangers, particularly at crossings are ignored. Except for exchanging "tow away" space for bike lane, no other motor vehicle traffic compromises, e.g. reduced motor speeds are presented. Help people avoid hills: The SF Wiggle example is good. It stitched together routes that bicyclists were using and they signed it and provide maps of it. The Morgantown commuter map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php was a start on that. I wonder if we could "crowd source" further development of the Morgantown commuter map. Build the right facilities for hills: This is good except they show bike lanes in the car door zone. The graphic should show a door zone buffer. The text recognizes this but the graphic doesn't. Again, the discussion ignores issues at crossings: how to avoid cyclists getting right hooked however this becomes less of an issue when cyclists are traveling at walking speeds, say up >6% grades but it still exists. Help people get up hills: Very good. Let's do it! Runnel discussion is excellent. It says since 2007 Seattle DOT includes runnels in their stairway standard. We should find their standard and see if we can adopt it in Morgantown. Hey, checkout the insert about the Oregon University 3,300 feet tram. Let's build a tram from Mountainlair to Law School! Not only would it be a real campus connector, it would be a touri$t attraction. And, hey, Bike Pgh "Celebrates Hills" . Some of us do, too:) Frank

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Fwd: Meeting w/ City Manager
by Derek Springston 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

BB Members, I am planning on communicating with City Manager, Jeff Mikorski on our Intent to Apply for TAP funding for the projects below. Any votes, thoughts, or recommendations for doing one of the following: 1. Piggybacking on Emily and Frank's 7 Resolution Items meeting to ask him about the City's blessing on matching funds and interest in applying for TAP Funds to minimize the meetings he has with the Bike Board. 2. Derek to meet with him very individually in a short meeting to ask him about the City's willingness to match and turn in grant application for the TAP funding. 3. Send him a short organized email below to avoid taking his time in a meeting and present the projects below and request funding. If we go this route I could give a preview of what I would send him for BB input or we could just take care of it in our TAP funding committee. I don't know him well, but I have been in communication and meetings with him a few times over the last few weeks through work, so I'm starting to build a relationship with him. He knows who I am now at least! Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Traci Knabenshue <Traci.Knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM Subject: RE: Meeting w/ City Manager To: Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Derek Springston < dspringston(a)gmail.com> Cc: Chip Wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Hi All, The more I think about this, I wonder if our TAP/Intent to Apply list needs to be a meeting with Jeff at all. Do you think we could just email him the list, making sure that we’ve explained the projects as succinctly and specifically as possible? Damien mentioned after the BB meeting that the Mountain Line does not answer to the city as far as grant applications, so they can submit what they want. Here’s the list of projects as I understand them. 1) SLM and BMUFL markings on city and state arterials in the city as previously identified 2) Printing of bike commuter maps 3) Trail project in Marilla Park-to be submitted by Colin Dierman and Ryan Stocking in conjunction with BOPARC *Shared with Jeff as a courtesy:* 4) Covered bike parking at bus stops-to be submitted by David Bruffy/Mountain Line Thanks, Traci *From:* Emily Vasile [mailto:emilyvasile@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, November 11, 2013 10:03 AM *To:* Derek Springston *Cc:* Chip Wamsley; Frank Gmeindl; Traci Knabenshue; Chip Wamsley *Subject:* Re: Meeting w/ City Manager Hi Derek, Thanks for following up! Adding Frank since I think he and I were going to work together on following up with Jeff from the 10/29 COW meeting. In retrospect, it might be best for you all to meet with Jeff separately if you can and Frank and I can discuss the best way to follow up about the previous "list of seven." Since we have not seen any traction on our items, it might be best to start a fresh conversation with your list. Open to other suggestions. Emily On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: Emily, You are taking the lead on meeting with Jeff Mikorski soon, right? As discussed at the last Bike Board meeting, I am planning on attending that meeting if at all possible to discuss our recommendations on the items in the Bicycle Plan that we would like to pair with writing TAP grant applications and hopefully obtain the city's blessing on matching funds and interest. 1st: Are you planning on emailing contacting him prior to the meeting to give him something to review? Don't want to flood him with details, but if you're planning on sending something, we might consider adding a simple list of projects interested in for future TAP funding. 2nd: Have we established a time for this meeting? Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Re: [Bikeboard] WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Abildso, Christiaan 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Check Oregon state law for a VUL Summary: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/hwy/bikeped/Pages/laws_regs.aspx Full details: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/STATUTES%20PERTAINING%20TO%20PE… (search for "vulnerable") ----------------- HB 3314---Careless Driving Penalties HB 3314 enhances the penalties associated with careless driving when the person convicted of this offense also contributed to the serious physical injury or death of a "vulnerable user of the public way." Under the bill, a "vulnerable user" includes a pedestrian, a highway worker, a person riding an animal, the operator or user of a farm tractor, a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, a scooter, or a bicycle. HB 3314 requires a court to sentence a person convicted of this offense to complete a traffic safety course, perform 100 to 200 hours of community service, pay a fine of up to $12,500, and suspension of driving privileges for one year. Payment of the fine and suspension of driving privileges may be waived by the court upon completion of the traffic safety course and community service. This bill resulted in the creation of ORS 801.608 and modifications to ORS 811.135. ORS 801.608 defines a "vulnerable user" and ORS 811.135 describes additional penalties for careless driving when vulnerable users are affected. -Christiaan From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 1:47 PM To: Steve Fowler Cc: Frank Gmeindl; Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Abildso, Christiaan; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting The Vulnerable User concept seems very attractive to me due to how common sense it is and how it touches on a lot of different constituencies. Do we have draft language for a statute? Would it make sense to use this one from Austin as a starting point for discussion, or is there another one we like better? http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Works/Vulnerable_Ro… You'll notice this sample incorporates 3 feet as part of an overall scheme, but it could also be easily adapted to include a lane change, when possible. It does not, so far as I can tell, have anything that requires cyclists to treat pedestrians with special care, though, which for some reason I was thinking it would do. It includes horses and buggies (along with motorcycles, etc.), so we could probably get the support of the powerful Amish lobby! This makes me wonder if ATVs should be included in the definition of "vulnerable user." -Emmett P.S. Thanks for being so welcoming and open to the new guy's suggestions and input. As a (nearly) daily bike commuter, I'm looking forward to being as involved as possible with this group. On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com<mailto:SMF@pffwv.com>> wrote: I would propose the following; 1. Do we focus on the passage of the "three foot rule" or attempt to clean up all the problem statutes? 2. Current law for passing a bike requires an audible signal, and then passing and returning to the lane of travel only when "safe". Almost no one follows this law when passing a bicycle. An easy to understand "three foot rule" would be much better. Problem statutes/ a/ 17C-11-5(a) "as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable" Fix - Colorado law "far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles" b/ 17C-11-5(c) Have to use a bike path Fix - repeal c/ 17C-11-7(b) have to use a bell Fix - repeal. From: Emmett Pepper [mailto:epepper@vt.edu<mailto:epepper@vt.edu>] Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 9:42 AM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Kasey Russell; Don Spencer; Gary Zuckett; Rahul Gupta; Strawn, Dennis A; Patrick Donovan; Christiaan Abildso; bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<mailto:bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com> Board; Steve Fowler; Craig Slaughter; Greg Garrett; John Francis Subject: Re: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting Is there an agenda for this conference call/meeting? On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com<mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> wrote: Kasey, I would like to encourage WVCC to forget about a 3-foot passing rule and instead concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. 3-foot laws are not enforced and may not be enforceable. 3-feet is not enough when a 55 mph tractor trailer passes a 10 mph cyclist. (See attached Rutgers 3-foot final report.) Riding far to the right leads to * Motorists passing bicyclists too closely; * Motorists intruding into the adjacent lane when there is on-coming traffic; * Right-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists at intersections and driveways; * On-coming left-turning vehicles crashing into cyclists; * Overtaking vehicles crashing into left-turning cyclists; * Cyclists crashing because of objects, debris; pedestrians; animals and surface hazards that are more prevalent at the right edge of the roadway. (See attached talking point paper.) Bicyclists that control the lane are almost always passed by the overtaking motorist making a full lane change, giving between 6 to 8 feet of passing clearance. If you have ridden this way, you know it is true. Why ask/plead/beg for 3 feet when predominant behavior secures more than twice that much passing margin and better passing behavior (lane changes instead of straddle and in-lane passes)? Three foot passing laws are a bad reaction to the consequences of riding too far right. If you want passing space, solve the problem by eliminating the FTR law instead of applying a patch or "fix" such as a three foot passing law that doesn't address or solve the root cause of close passing. We should also continue to pursue repeal of 17C-11-5 (c) which requires cyclists to use a side-path when available and not the roadway. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446<tel:304-376-0446> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Nov 14, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: Thanks everyone for your responses. We will meet at Steve Fowler's office at 901 Quarrier Street, Charleston on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10 am. Steve, looks like there will only be a few in person but we will need a conference phone as a few will call in. For those calling in please use our usual number: 641-715-3620<tel:641-715-3620>; code is 877115#. Kasey On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com<mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com>> wrote: Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. Thanks, kasey

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Fwd: Questions
by BikeMorgantown 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Anybody want to help Devin? Begin forwarded message: > From: Devin Dye <ddye2(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Date: November 16, 2013 3:20:07 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Questions > > Hello, > > I'm doing a little multimedia story on biking in Morgantown and I was just wanting to ask you all a couple questions. For one, I've heard that Morgantown has won an award recently because of the efforts the city is making to make it safer to ride bikes around town. If you could tell me more about that and anything else that is happening to make things safer for cyclist, that would be great. Would like to know any new information that you can tell me. > > Thanks, > > Devin

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Stewart / Stewartstown striping
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Damien, Bryan, Fouad, What's the chances of striping the repaved Stewart St. and Stewartstown Rd. so the climbing side is wider than the descending side? This could give cars more room to pass cyclists. I saw in this morning's Dominion Post that WVDOH is repaving these roads now. Thanks for your consideration! Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Please find attached, a BB monthly report to the TC that I will present Wednesday with your concurrence. I might have overlooked something from our meeting last Thursday or anything else we did in the past month. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 11, 2013 3:10:07 PM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: November Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Sorry, agenda is now attached. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, "david mckain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>,normawyant(a)comcast.net, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:49:56 PM > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for this month's meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

WVCC Legislative Committee meeting Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m in Charleston. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 14, 2013 8:20:15 AM EST > To: Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Cc: Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org> > Subject: WVCC Legislative Committee Meeting > > Hello WVCC Members -- We would like to have a Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m. Would you all be able to attend either in person or via conference call? We will be meeting in Steve Fowler's office in downtown Charleston and will have access to a conference phone. > Please let me know. I would expect our meeting to last 1 12/ hours. > Thanks, kasey

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Green Night on Thursday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Pam Cubberly wants people to spread the word about Green Night "Energy Savings & Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Morgantown" (attached flyer) that is this Thursday from 6-7:30 pm at the Morgantown Public Library. Downstream Strategies got an ASF grant with the goal of identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities in Morgantown. I have mentioned the ASF opportunity to the BB in the past. As it turns out Positive Spin will be around the corner holding a bicycle valet service on the parking garage entrance side of the public safety building, so you could attend the Green Team meeting, and then stop by and say "hi"! -Jonathan

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Bicycling Solutions for Hilly Cities
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Thanks for finding and sharing the attached article. It is quite good. If all the Bicycle Board members, MPO members and Traffic Commission members read it, we could increase our understanding of cycling challenges and solution options for hilly areas such as Morgantown. What do you see in the article that we should add to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan? Following are some section-by-section minor comments. Section heading: comments Prioritize connections and routes without hills: Seems to be a sales pitch for more separated facilities. The advantages are extolled but the dangers, particularly at crossings are ignored. Except for exchanging "tow away" space for bike lane, no other motor vehicle traffic compromises, e.g. reduced motor speeds are presented. Help people avoid hills: The SF Wiggle example is good. It stitched together routes that bicyclists were using and they signed it and provide maps of it. The Morgantown commuter map http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php was a start on that. I wonder if we could "crowd source" further development of the Morgantown commuter map. Build the right facilities for hills: This is good except they show bike lanes in the car door zone. The graphic should show a door zone buffer. The text recognizes this but the graphic doesn't. Again, the discussion ignores issues at crossings: how to avoid cyclists getting right hooked however this becomes less of an issue when cyclists are traveling at walking speeds, say up >6% grades but it still exists. Help people get up hills: Very good. Let's do it! Runnel discussion is excellent. It says since 2007 Seattle DOT includes runnels in their stairway standard. We should find their standard and see if we can adopt it in Morgantown. Hey, checkout the insert about the Oregon University 3,300 feet tram. Let's build a tram from Mountainlair to Law School! Not only would it be a real campus connector, it would be a touri$t attraction. And, hey, Bike Pgh "Celebrates Hills" . Some of us do, too:) Frank

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Thursday - PS Bicycle Valet Service
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Positive Spin will be providing a free bicycle valet service (donations in the form of tips welcomed) for the showing of Reel Rock 8 at the Morgantown Metropolitan on November 14 from 6:30pm. to 10:15pm. that benefits the Chris Schwer Memorial Scholarship and the Coopers Rock Foundation. All riders will receive an extra raffle ticket! Bicycle valets will meet patrons at the front of the Met, please note that we will be competing with a new car valet service being held in the loading zone in front of the Met., so look for bicycle valet name tags. Your bicycle will be parked on the parking entrance side of the public safety building on the other side of Wall St. under the building canopy and vigilantly monitored. This is the second time a bicycle valet service has been held in Morgantown's history. http://www.showclix.com/event/ReelRockFilmTour -Jonathan

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 11, 2013 3:10:07 PM EST > To: Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: November Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Sorry, agenda is now attached. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, "david mckain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>,normawyant(a)comcast.net, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:49:56 PM > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for this month's meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: Important Wednesday TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

BB member & cyclist presence could show we care about Enforcement and maybe even get the Chief's attention. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 11, 2013 11:31:21 AM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Kelly Gurka <kellygurka(a)gmail.com>, Matt Gurka <matthewgurka(a)gmail.com>, Mary Gainer <marygainer(a)yahoo.com>, Peter Wentzel <wentzelp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Important Wednesday TC meeting > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > It has been confirmed that MPD Chief Preston will attend the TC meeting Wednesday at 6:30 in City Council chambers to discuss enforcement issues. I know a main barrier to enforcement is "limited employees" (ie, other safety priorities). I appreciate that barrier, but we must work around it in some way. Please feel free to attend Wednesday's meeting to mention your concerns and plead for help. We need an effective partnership with the MPD to positively influence driver, pedestrian, and cyclist behavior. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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ASSHTO Bicycle Facility Type Recommendation
by Jing Zhang 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

Bike Board, Please find the attachment of the General Consideration of Bikeway Type. As said, it is standardized nationwide recommendation and our hope is to put it in our local context. Any comments will be appreciated! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Draft Report of Mileground Ped & Bike Count
by Jing Zhang 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

As mentioned in the meeting last night, the draft Mileground pedestrian & bicyclist Count report is attached. Thanks! Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan

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Bicycling economics presentation
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

At tonight's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you the presentation that Chip and I put together on Bicycling Economics. It's too big to attach to an e-mail. You can download it from dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsmw43zgpmmj7tb/BikeEconBeneRegion6.pdf . We first delivered this presentation to the Region VI Planning & Development Council in Fairmont and then Chip presented it at the WVCC meeting in Richwood. Frank

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November Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

First draft. Please advice on wording and any additions. Thank you. November Bike Board Meeting November 7, 2013, 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 229. Frank; Find sharrow data and send to Jing and Damien 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 235. Damien; Pull counts from his counters and send to BB 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Traci; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 245. Frank; Send Law & Order article out as a pdf as the web link is dead 246. Chip; Downsize the 5x7 BFB sticker and send us a photo of it on a door 247. Derek; Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he needs any changes to the bike parking map 248. Traci, Chip, Derek; Look at the ‘Find It, Fund It Table’ TA chart given at the MAP 21 meeting and compare it to projects in the bike plan to find intersections that may be viable for the DOH 'Intent to Apply' 249. Frank; Scan the ‘Find It, Fund It Table’ and send to BB 250. Damien, Chip; Email the traffic count numbers to Emily, Email bike sales data to Emily by Wed, Oct 9th at noon 251. Traci; Send verbiage of her email invitation to legislators for the Oct 20th bike ride to the rest of the BB 252. Frank; Send his Safe Routes to Schools presentation to the BB Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from presentation to the COW Desired outcome: * Discuss changes to membership definitions Desired outcome: Accept changes and have them approved * Report from Bike Plan Actions for Zoning meeting Desired outcome: Bring folks up to speed and decide how to proceed * Broadening Bike Board Positions, what positions are open? * Report from Projects- Updates from Project leaders * Bike Board openings. "Advertise w/ CityCouncil" Nominate and vote for a new chair * Review meeting * Adjourn Ongoing Projects- 1. Bike racks at schools Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe Routes to School Andrew, Frank 3. Create singletrack trails in city Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps Derek, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & Hospital redevelopment Traci, Jonathan, Chip 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses Chip, Jonathan, Emily 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line)

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BFB sticker
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

On behalf of Chip, I'm sending you two photos. The small one is 3x5 and the next size is 4x6 compared to the small one last time which was 5x7. Frank

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CC COW
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

You can watch Traci and Emily's presentation to City Council last week at http://morgantown.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 . Scroll down to the Archived Videos section and select the Video link at the right of "Committee of the Whole - October 2013" . Their presentation starts approximately 35 minutes into the meeting. After you open the video, you can go directly to their presentation by putting your cursor on the progress bar and sliding it to 35:00. I was extremely impressed with their responses to tough questions asked by Councilors. Frank

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October Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

Good Morning All, Attached are the October minutes. If you need a reminder of your action items, they are listed on the very first chart you see in the minutes. Thanks and see you tomorrow! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Fwd: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Yesterday, I attended a meeting called by Jeff Mikorski and attended by Jenny Selin, Chris Fletcher, Roy Nutter and Christiaan Abildso. The primary purpose of the meeting was to improve communication among the Traffic Commission, City Manager, City Council and boards such as the BB and Ped Board. Another topic on the agenda was, "Discuss the parts of the Bicycle Plan that were accepted into the Comprehensive Plan http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/MCP-Morgantown-Comprehensive… that could be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance for new and improved developments". In preparation for the meeting, I reviewed the 62 actions in the Bicycle Plan and identified 6 that I thought might be able to be implemented through zoning ordinances. After the meeting, I sent them to Chris and replied as you can see below. He is very positive about moving these forward but may need some help from the BB. Please let Gunnar know if you want to discuss this at this Thursday's BB meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 5, 2013 9:03:42 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning > > Frank: > > Good morning. Thank you for your time and insight yesterday afternoon. Please see my responses below in bold blue font. > > I look forward to realizing our success in the matters at hand. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Chris Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, November 4, 2013 8:14:22 PM > Subject: Bike Plan Actions for Zoning > > Hi Chris, > > As I promised after our meeting tonight, following are the 6 actions from the bicycle plan that could be relevant to zoning. > > Engineering 2. Implement the Complete Streets policy established in 2007: all street resurfacing or other modifications will include a written Complete Street plan that is reviewed and commented on by the Bicycle Board before they can be implemented. The most appropriate City Code location to address this policy objective...in terms of regulating new roadway construction that is privately funded...is in the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance. I fully support this endeavor. However, the entire Subdivision Regulations Ordinance needs to be modernized just as the Zoning Ordinance was in 2006 to address a number of deficiencies and include "new tools" provided in the State's Planning Enabling Law passed in 2004. This will be a very consuming task that, under existing staffing levels, cannot be accomplished in-house. > > Engineering 9. Advocate secure short-term bicycle parking within 100 feet of bicyclist destinations in commercial districts. This can and should be addressed in the Zoning Ordinance...but I would suggest going further than "advocating" by stipulating minimum requirements/standards. I would suggest first revisiting the "100 feet" principle and then look strategically at where these facilities should be developed to maximize visibility, presence, and utilization. > > Engineering 10. Encourage weatherproof and vandal-proof long-term bicycle parking in every City owned or managed parking garage. Public/government entities are exempt from the City's Planning and Zoning Code. However, there are other avenues to accomplish this objective and delivery appears to be heavily dependent upon funding over regulatory policy. What is the level of success/usage of the existing facility at the Public Safety Building? > > Engineering 11. Coordinate with Mountain Line and WVU to establish reasonable bicycle parking at all bus and PRT stops.Public/government entities are exempt from the City's Planning and Zoning Code. However, there are other avenues to accomplish this objective and delivery appears to be heavily dependent upon funding over regulatory policy. > > Encouragement 8. Coordinate with the Morgantown Monongalia MPO to encourage WVU and other employers to provide bicycle parking, lockers and shower facilities for employees who chose to bicycle to work. This is outside the scope of the City's Planning and Zoning Code in terms of public/government employers and existing employers. However, we may be able to include minimum related requirements/standards for new construction/development are larger employment centers. > > Encouragement 14. Review current implementation and consider expansion of the Planning and Zoning Code requiring developers of multi-family dwellings to provide bicycle parking and storage. This can and should be addressed in the Zoning Ordinance by revisiting the existing standards for the B-4 District, revising them to provide greater design flexibility, and expanding them effect multi-family development where such development is permitted within the City. > > > As I said, I passed these through a wide filter selecting any action whose implementation might be facilitated through zoning. > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > >

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November 7, Bike Board Meeting, Agenda Items
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Whew, We got through Halloween and Frank's surgery. Now it's time for another meeting. Items for the agenda please! And let's try and get some of the members that haven't been with us for a while, back in the fray as well. Happy Days.

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Bicycle plan open house and a cyclists form WVU (BB member candidate?)
by Jing Zhang 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Hi, Bicycle Board Members, We will have an open house between 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm on November 6, Wednesday at Marilla Park Recreation Center (the day before the BB Meeting). You are cordially invited to this event. Also, a cyclists representing the WVU student government association contacted us. Maybe, he can be a candidate member representing WVU student on the Bicycle Board. His massage has been copied bellow. Thanks for your attention. And see you soon! Jing Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization <http://www.plantogether.org/> www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.413.0297 <mailto:tranplan@labyrinth.net> tranplan(a)labyrinth.net <http://www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan> www.facebook.com/mpobikeplan <http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan> http://jing63.wix.com/mpobikeplan From: Gregory Mulley [mailto:gmulley@mix.wvu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 4:51 PM To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net <mailto:baustin@labyrinth.net> Subject: Regional Bike Proposal Hello, My name is Greg Mulley, and I'm a student at WVU. Last week, I was chosen as the SGA student representative regarding the MMMPO's regional bike plan. I'm an avid biker, and I understand the needs of those who choose cycling for their commute throughout Morgantown. I look forward to working with the organization and learning more about it! That being said - when is the next meeting regarding the proposal? I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks, Greg Mulley

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Point of information about the article "Morgantown looks to become 'bike-friendly city'" in Oct 30th edition
by Traci Knabenshue 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Good afternoon, Just wanted to point out that Morgantown is already a 'Bicycle Friendly Community' at the Bronze level, as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, a national bicycling advocacy group. Morgantown was the first city in the state of West Virginia to receive this designation in August of 2012. http://www.bikeleague.org/bfa Very nice article! Thanks! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist (and member of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board) Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Article in today's DA
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Morgantown looks to become ‘bike-friendly’ city http://www.thedaonline.com/news/morgantown/article_a3a920e4-412d-11e3-8b52-…

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October 29th COW Prezi
by Emily Vasile 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hello All, Traci, Frank, and I wanted to share the Prezi<http://prezi.com/tyx6sfyxy0l9/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0sha…>we are using at the Committee of the Whole meeting on *Tuesday, 10/29 at 7pm in Council Chambers*. The purpose of the presentation is to update the COW on the Bike Board's progress to date implementing the Procedural Guidelines (attached) and discuss ways to move the Bike Plan forward. We have selected seven items that can be implemented with little or no delay or cost (also attached) and will use them as a starting point for discussion at the end of the presentation. Please make an effort to be there to show your support and share with others who care about cycling in Morgantown. Thanks, Emily Vasile

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Email to ask for cyclist attendance at City Council tonight...
by Derek Springston 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

BB Members, Here's the email I sent out to a few of my friends minutes ago on asking them to come out tonight supporting the Bike Board's presentation to city council. Feel free to copy and paste it and reach out to your contacts who may be interested.... ~Derek -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellow cyclists, Tonight at 7pm in the Morgantown Council Chambers (389 Spruce Street), the Morgantown Bike Board will present to the City Council regarding the Bike Board's progress on implementing our Procedural Guidelines and to discuss ways to move the Morgantown Bike Plan forward. The Morgantown Bike Plan was already adopted by City Council, so the BB is going to encourage and discuss with the city on how we can get action on some specific items within the plan. To review the Bike Plan visit http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf OR visit www.bikemorgantown.com <http://www.BikeMorgantown.com> and click on the 'Morgantown Bicycle Plan' link on the bottom left corner of the page. Please consider attending, and it wouldn't hurt to show up on a bike with a helmet in hand or clipped to your person to make it obvious we're cyclists! Thanks in advance to those who can make it and for Traci, Frank, and Emily on their great work on the Prezi presentation that we will see tonight. Also, big thanks to the Bike Board for developing the plan and the City Council for adopting it. We're making progress. Thanks, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Agenda and date change for Traffic Commission meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: October 22, 2013 at 2:46:35 PM EDT > To: "Paul Steele" <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Bill Wyant" <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, "Chris Gluck" <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "Lisa Mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, "Mike Fike" <micynster(a)gmail.com>, "Robert Jones" <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "David McKain" <David.McKain(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter, Jr." <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Agenda and date change for Traffic Commission meeting > > Please send any agenda items to me with a copy at least to Damien for our Nov meeting. > > NOTE: TC meeting date is moved to Wed Nov 13. 6:00 pm as usual. > > This is because of a planned MPO meeting related to bicycle plans as I understand it. I expect to receive more on this later. > > thanks....Roy Nutter > >

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Fwd: WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum
by Damien Davis 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

fyi J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown , WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:27:19 AM Subject: WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum All: Please plan to attend...and share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers...encouraging them to attend as well. Thank you. WVU to hold Evansdale Development Forum WVU ConstructionWVU’s office of Facilities and Services will host a public forum starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13th at the Art Museum Education Center (site of the old WVU Alumni Center) on Evansdale Campus. The forum will discuss the current and future Capital Project Summary. Find out more about this upcoming discussion on MorgantownWV.gov. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (o) 304-284-7431 (c) 304-906-7843 cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org

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Fwd: City Colasessano Pepperoni Roll Sale (benefits United Way)
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 23, 2013 at 1:56:24 PM EDT > To: "Lewis, Jamie" <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "McCabe, Matt" <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Roberts, Margaret" <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, "Nugent, Wes" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Wyant, William" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Thalman, Julie" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Wolf, Mike" <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, Chris Gluck <thorny53(a)verizon.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Paul Steel <psteel(a)access.K12.wv.us>, Roy Nutter <rsnutter(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fwd: City Colasessano Pepperoni Roll Sale (benefits United Way) > > PLEASE help us sell Colasessano Pepperoni Rolls as our main fundraising effort for United Way! We need your help in circulating the attached flier to your friends and family (their workplaces..?) to get the word out so we can sell these rolls! Thanks! > > Barbara Morgan > City of Morgantown > Engineering Department >

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W.Va. Legislators Take New Ideas For a Spin
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Barbara Fleischauer is interviewed in the news coverage. http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Legislators-get-education-on-two-wheels-…

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Stop frac waste storage well on Decker's Creek
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the FODC office (1451 Earl Core Rd, Suite #4, in Sabraton behind the US Cellular store, 304-292-3970). 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Elizabeth Wiles" <liz(a)deckerscreek.org> > Date: October 21, 2013 9:57:17 AM EDT > To: "Ann Payne" <paynestake(a)frontier.com>, "Bev Atkinson" <pierpont5(a)comcast.net>, "Doug Gilbert " <dgilbert11188(a)gmail.com>, "Garth Lindley" <garthlindley(a)yahoo.com>, "Joan McKay" <wvualum76(a)yahoo.com>, "John Bird" <johnbird(a)frontier.com>, "Kitty Lozier" <clozier(a)gmail.com>, "Marcedes Minana" <Marcedes.Minana(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ron Thompson" <ron_t_13(a)yahoo.com>, "Sunnie Morton" <sonjamorton1(a)netzero.net>, "Tim Terman" <Tim.Terman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <ella(a)montrails.org>, <almostnixie(a)cs.com>, <jimscon(a)gmail.com>, <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu>, <blittle(a)citynet.net>, <shanda(a)appalachianstewards.org>, <jr(a)wvsierraclub.org>, <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, <mglass(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, <citycouncil(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward3(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward5(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <citycouncilward7(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <hbury98(a)hotmail.com>, <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, <heathermcd12(a)gmail.com>, <lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com>, <edfrohnae(a)aol.com>, <tbelden(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <sblinco(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <linda(a)wvbg.org>, <betty(a)DunkardCreek.org>, <amanda(a)cheat.org>, <asutch(a)mountain.org>, <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, <lewbaker(a)wvrwa.org>, <dcsoinks(a)comcast.net>, <anglerbill(a)frontiernet.net>, <mac4(a)mybluelight.com>, <barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov>, <mike.manypenny(a)wvhouse.gov>, <twinsprucemarina(a)gmail.com>, <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <bharpool(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <ebell2(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <randrew4(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <jash4(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <pbryant(a)mix.wvu.edu>, <rbay(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Kristen de Graauw" <kkdegraauw(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Subject: Community Action Group on ECA wastewater injection well > > Dear Friends, > > We are writing to you because we believe you value Deckers Creek, the rail-trail and the natural beauty of this area, and would like to see your investment protected and thrive. As you may have already heard, the Energy Corporation of America is planning to install a wastewater storage injection well for liquid waste from hydraulically fractured gas wells less than 500 feet from the rail-trail and Deckers Creek, just off of the Masontown rail-trail trail head. In response to the threat posed by this wastewater injection well, Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) is organizing a community-based action group. > > This action group will meet for the first time on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the FODC office (1451 Earl Core Rd, Suite #4, in Sabraton behind the US Cellular store, 304-292-3970). We are looking for all individuals who are willing to invest time and work to organize a community-based opposition to this well. We hope you can attend. > > If you cannot make this meeting, please pass the word on to others within your network who may wish to participate. This group will be based in large part on working volunteers. > > Please let us know if you will attend this meeting or have any questions. Also please let us know if you would like to be removed from this list. > > Best regards, > Liz Wiles > > Elizabeth Wiles, Executive Director > Friends of Deckers Creek > PO Box 877 > Dellslow, WV 26531 > Office: 304.292.3970 > Fax: 304.292.5070 > Email: liz(a)deckerscreek.org > Website: www.deckerscreek.org > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Deckers-Creek/155850824453758 > > A donation to Friends of Deckers Creek is an investment in your local environment AND your local economy. Help support a revitalized Deckers Creek and revitalized economy by visiting FODC’s website and clicking on the “Donate” button! >

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Monday - County-wide LSIC meeting and SRTS
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Oct '13

20 Oct '13

Dear Board, I recently found out that Monongalia County schools will conduct its annual county-wide Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) meeting from 6-8pm. Monday at the University High School auditorium. The meeting will be preceded at 5:30pm by a "Showcase of the Arts" an exhibit of artwork created by county students, and by musical selections performed by the UHS jazz band. By state law, every school in WV is required to have a LSIC. Why is this important to the Bicycle Board? Look no farther than Suncrest Middle School and the successful implementation of the bicycle rack in front of the school. Why it is true that Matt Watson was instrumental in creating a movement of change within his school, it was his father's choice to sit on the schools LSIC that enabled the deal to be closed because the LSIC had to agree to the improvement for it to become a reality. In fact the principal at Suncrest Middle School made it a point that this was a necessary process. Another example is the successful implementation of the SRTS program at Peidmont Elementary School <http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/data-central/success-stories/charleston-west-…> in Charleston, see attached photos. I will not be able to attend this Monday because I am chairing a meeting for another organization. However, this would be potentially a good networking opportunity for bicycle board members to learn more about the LSICs in our county, and how we could get more local citizens involved in joining these boards to realize SRTS initiatives. I believe this annual meeting is also required by state law to ensure productive and safe schools. I hope some Bicycle Board members can attend on such a short notice. See attached LSIC FAQ. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Sheetz & Open Streets ("Streets Alive") updates
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 17, 2013 8:59:11 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Sheetz & Open Streets ("Streets Alive") updates > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > After an extremely well-attended and expertly led meeting by Bill Reger-Nash about our Open Streets endeavor last night, I attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting with Bill Kawecki to hear information about the new Sheetz at South University & Foundry. There was little opposition to the development other than James Giuliani, who spoke eloquently and enthusiastically against it. I did speak under the assumption the development is inevitable, focusing more on what the impact will be on pedestrian flow and safety, noting (as Jimmie mentioned recently) the wonderful underpass to the trail for those afraid of the surface road traffic (which will only increase). > > The City Planner, Chris Fletcher, did speak to my concerns, noting some widening of sidewalks and refuge areas. I left at about 10:30 with the meeting still going on, and the lead engineer/permit manager from Sheetz (Robert Franks) tracked me down to ask what Sheetz could do to improve the area as he was unaware of the underpass for pedestrians and cyclists. I noted that the development in that location is unpopular so anything he could do to help their image would benefit their business. I focused on asking for signage to alert people about the alternate route, upgrading existing sidewalks on their property, and improving lighting to the underpass and in the underpass to improve safety. I hope I represented our concerns well. Mr. Franks seemed genuinely interested and he engaged Bill Kawecki in a discussion about making pedestrian improvements. I will follow-up with him as well. > > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Fwd: Continued disregard for pedestrians
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 17, 2013 8:34:23 PM EDT > To: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Chris Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Continued disregard for pedestrians > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Damien, Jeff, Terry, & Chris - > Sorry, but I'm now ticked off (must have been the Sheetz BZA hearing running so late last night). What the heck is going on and who is responsible? Photos attached about 3 different incidents of sidewalks or crosswalks being blocked without any advanced warning or detour. These, plus the ill-advised placement of the fence blocking the sidewalk at the Panera construction show blatant disregard for human beings and movement through our City. I'm sick of it and want someone in the City to take charge. I greatly respect the time you put into city affairs, but our great City must stop acting like a battered spouse that keeps letting their abusive spouse return "because we need 'em"! They need us! They need our City, our people, and our money! We are a great place that has standards that will be enforced - it's time to start acting like it. > > I don't usually get this excited, but I'm sick of it! I'm ready to "divorce" my abusive spouse. > > Please note the entire Pedestrian Safety Board membership and collaborators are cc'd. I expect the development of an action plan involving all city government agencies on the steps we will all take to implement our pedestrian safety plan and the comprehensive bicycle plan, including enforcement, planning, zoning, and engineering. I hope my friends cc'd on this email agree and voice their concerns. We MUST work together NOW or this city will lose even more of its best residents. > > How many have to die or be seriously injured before we take serious, swift action? Would we have this little movement if two people were shot, beaten, or stabbed to death in Morgantown? Would nothing be done if one lane of a road were closed for months without a safe detour for vehicles? We must reverse this pervasive, pernicious disregard for pedestrians at all levels of government and among all segments of our population. > > Thank you, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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2014 legislative agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Hi Kasey, How difficult would it be to get WV Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey to issue a WV law interpretation that requires motorists to change lanes to pass bicyclists? Iowa's Attorney General did it. I will not be able to attend the Oct. 24 WVCC meeting which will discuss the 2014 legislative agenda so I'm writing this message to ask the WVCC to consider adopting Iowa's approach rather than trying to pass 4-foot or 3-foot passing legislation. Just like WV, Iowa law says that bicyclists have the same rights as the driver of a vehicle; that a motorist must pass at a safe distance and not return to the right side of the road until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle; and that bicycles are not vehicles. The Iowa Attorney General said that since bicyclists have the same rights as motorists and that motorists must change lanes to pass other vehicles, they must also change lanes to pass bicycles. For more details see http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/safepassing/ . I've attached a comparison of the relevant WV and IA laws. The fact that the Iowa driver manual instructs motorists to change lanes to pass bicyclists helps inculcate the Attorney General's interpretation. We should also consider working with WVDOT to improve the WV Driver Manual to better guide motorists on how to drive around bicyclists. Perhaps WVDOT would work with us to persuade the Attorney General? After I drafted last year's legislative agenda that included a 4-foot passing law, I obtained "The 3 ft. Law: Lessons Learned from a National Analysis of State Policies and Expert Interviews" by Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy published May 2012. (Attached) The report indicates that: • The greatest benefit of the 3-foot law is educational by increasing motorist awareness of bicyclists but the educational benefit may be short-lived. • The 3-foot law is hardly enforced if enforced at all in 20 states that have adopted it and it might be practically unenforceable. • 3-feet is insufficient when motor vehicles are traveling more than 35 mph. After reading the report, I offer the following to support requiring motorists to change lanes to pass bicycles: • Iowa did it. • Since most travel lanes in WV are not wide enough for a motor vehicle and bicycle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane, motorists must encroach into the adjacent lane to pass bicyclists while allowing more than 3 or 4-feet. If they're going to encroach into the adjacent lane, why not just move into it? • Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. • While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3 or 4-feet, they can certainly accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. One caveat: on narrow two lane roads with lanes separated by a double yellow center line, I believe crossing the double yellow center line is prohibited (although everybody does it). Whether we advocate for a 3 or 4-foot passing rule or for motorists to change lanes to pass, motorists would have to be allowed to cross the double yellow line. I don't know how WV code addresses crossing the double yellow line. The Rutgers report says that Arkansas and Maine have modified their law to allow motorists to pass bicycles in no passing zones when it is safe to do so. I understand that PA who passed their 4-foot rule after the Rutgers report was published has done similarly. Finally, I would ask the WVCC to concentrate on repealing 17C-11-5 (a) which requires cyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. For justification, I've attached again the talking points that I sent you on April 2, 2013. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] No 1 Cycling City in the World
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

"Easier by bike than by car, actually" 90,000 population, inc. 50,000 students; 60% trips in city center by bike 1977 traffic circulation plan blocked motorists from city center; they must go around; only cyclists and pedestrians could go through ==> trip by car: 12 minutes; trip by bike: 2 minutes. No sprawl. Central transit stop has 5,000 indoor bike racks, no charge plus 5,000 more with fee. "On weekend, all full." Employers REQUIRED to provide secure parking, showers. Bike share system with stations at every transit stop. New residential and commercial developments extend the bicycling and pedestrian network; even building special bridges. "You're not going to get a cycling revolution by having a few 30 km narrow streets, by building just a few cycle paths or by traffic calming a few streets; you have to do everything and you have to do it everywhere" Quiet, peaceful... but also, flat. Crossings between motor traffic and bicycle traffic not shown: no crash statistics. No mention of cost but savings from not having to build more motorways is evident. Frank On Oct 15, 2013, at 4:51 PM, zhang jing wrote: > > Just excellent > > http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/i-b-i-k-e-l-o-n-d-o-n/185191/whats-i…

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Proposed Language Change to Membership Definitions
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

Hi BB! I was tasked with an action item at the September meeting to draft a broader membership definition for the board, and we did not have time to discuss the changes at the October meeting. See attached and as you review these proposed changes, keep a few things in mind: 1) I'm not sure if anything I'm proposing is against some sort of procedural rule, so don't yell at me if I did something wrong. 2) I'm not married to the proposed changes I have, just trying to spur some discussion so we can all land where we want to be. 3) The attached document shows the current language on page 1 and everything I changed I have highlighted on page 2. Page 3 shows a breakdown of our current membership for your reference. 4) Can someone tell me what we mean by 'Transit Authority' in this definition? Does that mean Mountain Line? Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Email to State Legislators
by Traci Knabenshue 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

Hi again, I also took an item to forward along the email I drafted to the state legislators in our district to invite them to the Oct 20th ride in Charleston. Here's what I sent. Thanks! Traci ___________________________________________ Good Afternoon, I am a resident of the city of Morgantown, and I am also a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bike Board. Last year, along with the non-profit WV Connecting Communities, our board advocated for HB 3021, which would have repealed the rule requiring bicyclists to use a side path instead of the road when a usable side path is available, and instituted a 4-foot passing rule when motorists overtake a bicyclist on the road. Another goal we have for bicycle safety that was amended out of the bill is to repeal the requirement that bicyclists ride as far to the right of the road as practicable. The bill missed the deadline to move out of the House and into the Senate, but we plan on introducing it again during the next legislative session. While certain bicycle safety measures may seem to make sense on paper, there's no better way to test what works and what doesn't than to experience riding a bicycle on the road yourself. That's why I'd like to invite you to the first ever legislative bicycle ride being hosted by WV Connecting Communities and the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycling Club on Sunday, October 20th. The ride will be a chance for you, as my elected voice in state government, to experience what it is to cycle in our beautiful state and hear from other cyclists about how bike legislation such as HB 3021 can save lives and encourage a strong cycling community. Why do we want a strong cycling community in WV? Because research shows cycling improves tourism, economic development, public health, and safety. I've attached a flier with more details for you, and I hope that you will attend. Regrettably, I will not be able to drive to Charleston that day. Sincerely, Traci Knabenshue Secretary, Morgantown Municipal Bike Board bikemorgantown.com<http://bikemorgantown.com>

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Fwd: WVCC Update
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

More info on WV Connecting Communities upcoming events. See attachments. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 9, 2013 11:11:01 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Scott Rotruck <fsrotruck(a)aol.com> > Subject: WVCC Update > > Hello WVCC interested folks and Board Members: please find attached an update on our activities. Main points: our next board meeting is Oct. 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Richwood, WV. After our meeting, for those who are interested, we will join the Create WV conference attendees at their dinner (cost $35 for dinner). Dennis and I will be going to the dinner and staying in Richwood Thursday night so we can lead the bike ride and walk on Friday afternoon. Let me know if you can join us by next Wednesday, Oct. 16th. (Create WV day rate is $135, fyi; visit their website to register) > > Also, the first annual Legislative Bike Ride hosted by WVCC and the Mountain State Wheelers is happening on Oct. 20th from 3:30 to 5 starting at the Capitol. I'm attaching the flier to this email. Please send a personal invite to any Delegate or Senator that you know. > > As you will see from the update, there are many ways to get involved in this statewide advocacy organization for cycling and pedestrian access and safety. > > Thanks, kasey > > Kasey Russell, Executive Director, WVCC >

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New MUTCD
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Bill, Damien, I've heard that WV has adopted the 2009 MUTCD. Do either of you have an official document announcing that? Today, I learned that FHWA is planning a full new edition of the MUTCD, with rulemaking anticipated for spring 2015 and publication in late 2016. If WV hasn't adopted the 2009 MUTCD yet, I can imagine with dread their using the forthcoming 2016 edition as an excuse to continue using the 2003 edition until then. If the 2009 MUTCD has been adopted, we should proceed with the Bicycle Board's 2007 recommendation (approved by the Traffic Commission, funded by the City Manager and temporarily approved by WVDOH) of Shared Lane Markings and R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. The state seems to have found adequate CMAQ money as demonstrated by the WV state transportation implementation plan amendments that we will consider at this Thursday's MPO Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting. The proposed STIP amendments for FY 2014 cost $1.6M while the SLM & R4-11 signs cost only $13K. I would propose that the Citizens Advisory Committee consider recommending including the SLM & R4-11 sign plan in the STIP amendments. One could argue that installing SLM & R4-11 signs for $13,000 could have a larger impact on congestion mitigation and air quality improvement per dollar spent than widening Chaplin Hill Rd. for $750,000. If WV doesn't intend to adopt the 2009 MUTCD, I would recommend we proceed with an experiment to do the Shared Lane Markings and R4-11 signs. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Hi Susan, The BB discussed Allstate funding at last Thursday's BB meeting. We'd still like to know how much Allstate is looking to fund and over what time period. One project whose funding could be quite flexible is electronic billboards. The attached document shows a billboard that the BB designed and has displayed. A table in the attached document describes the location of each billboard, the time it was displayed and the vendor that owns the billboard. The total cost for this campaign was approximately $13,000. That could be adjusted by varying the number of locations and the period of display. The BB would have no problem with Allstate adding their logo to the billboard. I've also attached a copy of the art that was put on the billboards. The vendors may still have the art on file. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: September 30, 2013 1:00:21 PM EDT > To: Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 > > Done > > On Sep 30, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Susan Sullivan wrote: > >> Hi Frank! >> >> Could you please work in some discussion at Thursday's meeting about potential Allstate funding? >> Susan >> >> Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street >> Morgantown, WV 26505 >> (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 >> >> From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 8:16:11 AM >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 >> >> And a fine Monday morning it is. >> >> Who all is going to be there? >> >> Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? >> So far I have- >> Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, >> lead by Traci >> >> I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go >> great w/ coffee! >> >> >> >> >

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Action Items and September Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Good Morning! Here are the action items and attached are the September minutes, reflecting changes given at last night's meeting. If I don't hear any feedback on the minutes after a few days, I will send them to the city to add to its website. Traci 223. Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB Damien 224. Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci Damien 230. Talk to Fred about BFC sign Damien 235. Pull counts from his counters and send to BB Jing 236. Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts Traci 239. Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU Frank 245. Send Law & Order article out as a pdf as the web link is dead Chip 246. Downsize the 5x7 BFB sticker and send us a photo of it on a door Derek 247. Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he needs any changes to the bike parking map Traci, Chip, Derek 248. Look at the 'Find It, Fund It Table' TA chart given at the MAP 21 meeting and compare it to projects in the bike plan to find intersections that may be viable for the DOH 'Intent to Apply' Frank 249. Scan the 'Find It, Fund It Table' and send to BB Damien, Chip 250. Email the traffic count numbers to Emily, Email bike sales data to Emily by Wed, Oct 9th at noon Traci 251. Send verbiage of her email invitation to legislators for the Oct 20th bike ride to the rest of the BB Frank 252. Send his Safe Routes to Schools presentation to the BB Thanks! Traci

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Last night's action items
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Here's the Find it Fund it table on the Advocacy Advance website: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/site_images/content/Find_It_Fund_It_chart.pdf

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Last night's action items
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Action items that I took from last night's BB: 1. Send pdf to BB of Law and Order article "Enforcing Bicycle Law". See attached. 2. Scan and send Find It Fund It matrix to BB. See attached. 3. Send Green Team presentation to BB. It's too big to attach so please download it from https://www.dropbox.com/s/i90rbd4j7b2zg94/SRTStoGreenTeam.pdf . Please note that this presentation was designed to facilitate dialog, not to be a one-way proselytism. You may have to discuss it with me to get the gist of some of the slides. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Iowa requires change lane to pass
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Iowa, one of the few states that does not have a requirement that cyclists ride as far to the right as practicable now requires motorists to change lanes to pass. The Iowa Attorney General has issued an opinion (binding on all county attorneys in the state, and law enforcement as well), that the Iowa Code requires vehicles passing bicyclists to give them the whole lane. The background to this opinion... The Iowa Code spells out what constitutes safe passing when vehicles on public roads pass other vehicles (321.299). Although most people believe that a bicycle is a vehicle, in Iowa this is not the case. Anything that is human-powered cannot, by the definitions in the Iowa Code, be a vehicle. Bicycles are defined as 'devices'. Because of that definition (321.1, 40c), some county attorneys have concluded that bicycles are not vehicles, and therefore, the vehicles that pass them do not have to conform to the Code, which says that when passing you have to give the vehicle you're passing the whole lane (that's obvious for a car passing a car or truck, but it's also what's required when a car passes a motorcycle). Based on this interpretation, in some counties a vehicle can pass close to a bicycle and not be cited. That interpretation is now invalid. The State Attorney has ruled that because bicyclists have "all the rights and duties...applicable to the driver of a vehicle..." (321.213, 2), then the rules of 321 apply to them as well, which includes the rule of passing and giving the device/vehicle being passed the whole lane. Mark Wyatt, Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, has told the Coalition's membership that county attorneys have just received a training notification regarding this opinion, and that subsequently we expect the passing law will be enforced state-wide. There is also buy-in from law enforcement. Already, the Iowa DOT Drivers Manual has been modified to read: "Give bicycle riders the room they deserve and need for safety. When passing a bicycle rider, pass as if the cyclist were a vehicle and move into the other lane." Many states have a 3-foot passing law. Iowa's law is now bigger than that, cyclists there have the full lane. This came about, in part, by the work of Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Consider joining: http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/ If we could move our mountains to Iowa, I might move there:) Frank

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Fwd: WV Connecting Communities Update
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Please read Kasey's message below and the attachments. Dennis Strawn's membership letter provides a good concise summary of WVCC's genesis and current status. Kasey's also asking us to invite our state senators and representatives to join the legislative bike ride in Charleston Sunday Oct. 20th 3:30-5:00 pm. It would be good if the senators and representatives were accompanied by competent cyclists who understood and could persuade them to enact the WVCC legislative agenda (repeal FTR & MSP, pass 4-foot passing bill). Do you know who are our state senators and representatives? Will you invite them to the ride and go ride with them? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 2, 2013 10:40:39 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WV Connecting Communities Update > > Please find attached three documents: first, a letter from Dennis Strawn, President of the Board, WVCC; second, our most recent membership form; third, the Legislative Bike Ride Invite. > > Action items: Join WVCC!! You can now visit our website, www.wvconnectingcommunities.com and donate via PayPal or credit card. > > Send me events/projects/cool things concerning walking and cycling in your part of the state so we can include them on the WVCC site. > > Send a personal note with the Legislative Bike Ride invite to your Delegate and Senator. Join them on the bike ride on Oct. 20th if you would like. If you plan to join us, please let me know. > > Thanks for your time, attention and action! > Kasey

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BB Report to TC tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

May I have your concurrence to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight? (Sorry I didn't get it done sooner!) Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB Report to TC tonight
by Chip Wamsley 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Looks complete Frank, Thanks. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 10/2/2013 6:07:17 AM To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] BB Report to TC tonight May I have your concurrence to present the attached report to the Traffic Commission tonight? (Sorry I didn't get it done sooner!) Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Regional Bike Plan
by BikeMorgantown 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Anybody want to help Lauren? (Please cc me if you contact her so I'll know this is being addressed.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Lauren Caccamo <lcaccamo(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Date: October 1, 2013 8:50:58 AM EDT > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Regional Bike Plan > > Hello, > > My name is Lauren, and I am a journalism student here at WVU. It is my job this semester to cover parking and transportation in Morgantown, and recently I became aware of the Regional Bike Plan the city is currently designing. I was hoping I could speak to somebody on your board to hear information about the project, the project's goals, and more about the citizen-based participatory planning process. If there is any person you could point me in the direction to, that would be greatly appreciated. > > Hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for your time. > -Lauren Caccamo

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Re: [Bikeboard] Evansdale Neighborhood urges council to postpone vote to annul roadway, alley and realignment of segment, or vote no
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Hi Bill, Thanks for sharing. In the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan unanimously adopted by the City Council May 2012, Engineering Action 15: "Conduct a comprehensive traffic flow and redesign study of the Sunnyside, Wiles Hill and Evansdale areas to minimize the difficulty and perceived risk of bicycle travel between WVU campuses" covers this. Had there been serious attention to implementing the Bicycle Plan, we could already be addressing the situation raised by Ms. McDonald. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 30, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Bill wrote: > FYI > > From: "Suzanne McDonald" <suzmcd(a)frontier.com> > To: citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward6(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward3@cityofmorgantown.org,citycouncilward2@cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward4(a)cityofmorgantown.org, citycouncilward5@cityofmorgantown.org,citycouncilward7@cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "Petros Bill" <bkpetros(a)yahoo.com>, "Beth Royall" <bethroyall(a)gmail.com>, "Panaccione Nicole" <npanac(a)gmail.com>, "Suzanne McDonald" <suzmcd(a)frontier.com> > Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 10:01:24 PM > Subject: Evansdale Neighborhood urges council to postpone vote to annul roadway, alley and realignment of segment, or vote no > > Morgantown City Council, > > Evansdale residents are concerned about the traffic and pedestrian plans for the new student dorms that WVU is building on the north east side of University Avenue. The proposed development will house nearly as many students as the massive tower complex already on Evansdale. Neighbors are afraid that the new development will add to the serious traffic and pedestrian safety problem that already exists in that area on University Avenue. > > Evansdale residents would like council to postpone the final vote to realign and annul roadways within the footprint of the new development until WVU works together with council to provide a study on the traffic and pedestrian impacts of 1,500 additional students crossing University at least twice a day. It is our hope that WVU would then work together with the city to develop traffic and pedestrian plans for the proposed development. In the past WVU has released plans in bits and pieces of new developments without a big picture view of impacts on traffic and pedestrian safety on streets and sidewalks just off campus. The new development is just too large to proceed in this piecemeal process. > > This scale is unacceptable without a plan with the city to route the added traffic in a way that doesn't harm adjacent neighborhoods. > > The Evansdale neighbors suggests that council insist that any new traffic should be routed through the old Medical Center Drive, which should be open again to through traffic. The WVU development needs to route traffic that way and not out Oakland Avenue. In addition, the future closure of Evansdale Drive from the tennis courts to the CAC will add more traffic to 8th street and University. We need WVU to work together with city on traffic and pedestrian safety for Evansdale along University and Patterson before the annulment of roadways for the colossal development of 1500 beds goes any further. > > Attached is a map on which I have highlighted Medical Center Drive and the small segment of Country Club Drive which will need to be used to access the Evansdale Drive/old Medical Center Drive. > > Below the map is a photo the intersection of Country Club Drive with Oakland and you can see that right beside the prt tracks Medical Center Drive which intersects University Drive, and there is already a traffic light there. You can also see where WVU is now using part of that city street (Medical Center Drive) that was closed to through-traffic as paid parking. > > If WVU cannot work with the city to develop a traffic and pedestrian plan for this specific development that is compatible to the Evandale neighborhood, existing businesses, traffic flow and pedestrian safety then perhaps the city should retain the roadways as they are, including alleys and the development should just be on a smaller scale. Please vote 'no' or postpone. > > Sincerely, > Suzanne McDonald > President, Evansdale Neighborhood Association > > 1. Highlighted Evansdale Drive (Medical Center Drive) and small segment of Country Club Drive > <Medical Center Drive.tiff> > > Close up of Intersection of Country Club Drive and Medical Center Drive. > <country club drive.tiff>

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Fwd: WVU Construction & Police enforcement to be discussed Wed!!!
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

FYI about this Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: September 30, 2013 11:06:51 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mike Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com>, Kim Hartsell <Kim.Hartsell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <sunnybeewv(a)gmail.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Kawecki <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bobbi Sykes <rsykes(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Carol Rotruck <ccrotruck(a)aol.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Cc: kellygurka(a)gmail.com, Matthew Gurka <matthewgurka(a)gmail.com>, Mary Gainer <marygainer(a)yahoo.com>, Peter Wentzel <wentzelp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVU Construction & Police enforcement to be discussed Wed!!! > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find attached this Wednesday's Traffic Commission agenda. There are two items of critical importance to the Pedestrian Safety Board: 1) an update from WVU Construction; and 2) speeding/pedestrian behavior & enforcement. > > I strongly encourage you all to attend and briefly talk about your specific concerns/observations/reasons for interest in the issue. I may stir the pot a bit, but work toward a plan of action of course. We start at 6:30 at City Council chambers on Spruce Street. > > Mike B, Regina, and/or Jan - want to speak about the Willey Street temporary sidewalk closure and ADA issues during public comments at the beginning of the meeting? > Maria - want to send any students to remind folks about some key highlights from their study that may inform enforcement? > Kelly, Matt, Peter, Mary - want to reinforce the powerful message you presented at last month's meeting? > > It's time to speak much more often and much more loudly. Lives are at stake. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-bo…

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Chip Wamsley 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

I agree with Frank's list and will be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 9/30/2013 12:00:16 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, October 3 I plan to attend. Following are topics that I would like to suggest for the agenda in addition to those items that I suppose will be addressed when we review the action items and on-going projects. 1. Dry run of Oct. 29 presentation to CC COW. Desired outcome: ideas for improving the 5-minute presentation. 2. How has BB's work increased bicycle use and how implementing the Bicycle Plan will increase bicycle use (continued from last meeting). Desired outcome: content that shows that we're increasing bicycle use. 3. Allstate funding opportunity. Desired outcome: committee formed to draft proposal(s) 4. Sun. Oct. 20th ride with legislators in Charleston. Desired outcome: BB members participate and show legislators why WVCC wants to repeal FTR and MSP and add 4-foot passing law. 5. Thu. Oct. 24th WVCC Board of Directors meeting in Richwood. Desired outcome: BB members participate and enable WVCC BOD members and lobbyist (Gary Zuckett) to update legislative agenda for 2014. 6. Sep. 19 BikePgh ProWalk/Pro Bike conference (Chip, Jonathan, Christiaan and Jenny went). Desired outcome: actions that we can take to be more effective 7. Sep. 19 presentation to Morgantown Green Team. Desired outcome: understanding what will happen next. 8. Sep. 26 Roadway Safety Audit webinar. Who participated in it? How was it? Desired outcome: plan to conduct RSAs here. 9. Sep. 18 presentation to Region VI Planning and Development Council. Desired outcome: plan to collaborate to obtain grants. Frank On Sep 30, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote: > And a fine Monday morning it is. > > Who all is going to be there? > > Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? > So far I have- > Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, > lead by Traci > > I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go > great w/ coffee! > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bike Board Meeting, October 3
by Gunnar Shogren 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

And a fine Monday morning it is. Who all is going to be there? Any items that you would like added to the agenda for the meeting this Thursday? So far I have- Report from MAP 21 Workshop & create list of projects to apply for, lead by Traci I am happy to report that I have a bag of Candy Corn Oreos. They go great w/ coffee!

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Campus cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

This UC Davis cycling education video is entertaining enough (at least for me) to pop a beer and watch after your ride tonight: http://vimeo.com/75059452 . I especially got a kick out of the roundabout at 9:00 minutes in. Would be cool to put on Morgantown public access TV to educate residents how to use a roundabout. It was also fun to see how a bicycle friendly campus works. Frank

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Action Items and Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Hi All, Action items are here and the minutes from September 5th are attached. As I was quite late this last meeting, my minutes suffered a bit. Can you help me fill in the correct information where I have highlighted information? (Thanks in advance.) Chip, Frank, Gunnar 216. reconvene parking committee to place remaining bike loop Gunnar 222. Add 'Broadening Bike Board Positions' to September agenda Traci 223. Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB Damien 224. Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci Frank 229. Find sharrow data and send to Jing and Damien Damien 230. Talk to Fred about BFC sign Chip 231. Supply signs for BFB Chip 232. Add web address to the BFB sticker and send to BB Frank 233. Send Chip the code for the Bike PGH conference Frank 234. Send reminder email about MAP 21 event and who is going Damien 235. Pull counts from his counters and send to BB Jing 236. Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts Frank 237. Ask Tom Arnold if he measures the use of the racks on parking meters Traci 238. Will modify the wording of membership definitions to broaden it and share with BB Traci 239. Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU Frank, Traci, Gunnar 240. Get the unused bike rack by rail trail near the Shell station downtown and donate to South Middle Gunnar 241. Contact Derek to get his parking map for Jing Damien 242. Contact Dave Bruffy to see if he has the parking map as well Traci 243. Send Jing the WVU bike parking map Frank 242. Email the Connecting Communities info to the BB See you next week! Traci Knabenshue Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University 304.293.9500 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> www.wecan.wvu.edu

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Action Items and what-not
by Gunnar Shogren 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Good fine Fall day all! Traci did you ever send out the Action Items after the September meeting? Anyone have an update on how our friend Marilyn is doing? Sure is nice out. #brrr

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Fwd: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

This was the source of our education grant, our only grant so far. We should apply. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: September 23, 2013, 12:37:03 PM EDT > To: <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net> > Subject: FW: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process > > For your information if you did not receive the email below. > > Subject: Announcement of the Opening of the FY 2014 WVDOH Non-Traditional Grant Programs Application Process > Importance: High > > Everyone – > > This email is to announce the opening of the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) non-traditional grant application process for FY 2014. Intent-to-Apply/Applications will be accepted for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) (formerly the Transportation Enhancement [TE]) and Recreational Trails Programs (RTP) through the on-line application process. As many of you are aware, the Safe Routes to Schools program was discontinued under the new federal transportation bill, MAP-21, but those types of projects are now eligible under the TA program. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the eligible categories of the TA program (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/tap.cfm), as they differ from the Transportation Enhancement eligible categories. > > The on-line application process is now accessible for new and returning applicants. The dates of the application process are: > > September 9, 2013 – Official opening of the application system > December 13, 2013 – Last day to submit an Intent-to-Apply > March14, 2014 – Last day to submit an application > > The most important changes in the programs concern the use of consultant architect/engineering services. In reaction to the Federal Highway Administration’s concern about proper consultant selection procedures, the WVDOH has advertised and selected consulting firms to be utilized on non-tradition grant program projects. Using these firms already selected by the WVDOH will take the burden off of sponsors for compliance with the competitive selection process. While there are provisions for the utilization of Force Account engineering services and, in select cases, of the sponsors going through the competitive selection process on their own, the expectation will be that a sponsor needing engineering services will be required to use an engineering firm from the WVDOH listing. > > In addition, the sponsor will be required to supply the twenty percent (20%) cash match for the engineer expenses anticipated from the project. For example, let’s say the total project costs are $100,000. The fee for design and construction oversight is $20,000. The sponsor will be required to submit $4,000 in cash as the 80/20 match for the engineering ($16,000+$4,000=$20,000) whether they choose the cash match option for the construction expenses or not. The reason for this is the consultant, though expected to work with the sponsor, is under contract to and will bill the WVDOH. The WVDOH will pay the consultant out of the grant project funding and will need the 20% match for the engineering on-hand to fully pay the consultant’s fees. > > Please be aware that this is a key element of the process – if your project needs consultant services, the inability to match engineering costs with cash may result in the ineligibility of your FY2014 application or cancellation of a awarded project using FY2014 funding. > > FY 2014 is the first year that the use of the on-call consultants will be required. However, as many of you know from FY2012 scope of work meetings, the on-calls are available and encouraged for sponsor’s usage for FY2012/2013 (and earlier projects if relevant), but they are not required. However, the cash match requirement will apply if the sponsor selects to use the on-call consultants on a pre-2014 project. > > On projects that use Force Account or Youth Corps labor, be aware that a new process is in place where the sponsor must complete a justification, including calculations, that the Force Account/Youth Corp provides a clear cost effective advantage to the project. Forms for developing this justification are available from the WVDOH. > > If you have questions concerning the application process, please contact Rhonda Banks at (304) 558-9606 or Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov. If you have any question about the usage of on-call consultants, you may contact me at (304) 558-9615 or Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov. > > > William C. Robinson > Grant Administration Unit Leader > State Trail Coordinator > Chairman, West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board > > Grant Administration Unit > Planning Section > Program Planning and Administration Division > Division of Highways > West Virginia Department of Transportation > 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East > Building 5, Room 863 > Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 > (304)558-9615 (304) 558-3783 (fax) > bill.c.robinson(a)wv.gov > "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - > I took the one less traveled by, > And that has made all the difference." > - Robert Frost > > > Rhonda C. Banks > Ms. Rhonda C. Banks > Project Manager - Community Development Specialist II > WV Dept. of Transportation > Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > Grants Administration Unit > Building 5, Room 863 > 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East > Charleston, WV 25305 > Rhonda.C.Banks(a)wv.gov > Phone: (304) 558-9606 > Fax: (304) 558-3783 > >

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Bicycle counter
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Iteris enhanced its entire Vantage video detection product line with the SmartCycle™ algorithm in January of this year. This game-changing innovation for bicycle detection (and, yes, counting) differentially detects bicycles apart from all other vehicles approaching the intersection (or, in the case of a dedicated bike path, approaching the sensor). Since the detection is visual, it detects carbon fiber bikes just the same as the "old" bikes that the rest of us use (ha!). If you have a signalized intersection anywhere along the route where you want to count bicycles, installing any one of the Vantage family of video detection systems at that intersection will give you the capability to count bicycles as a secondary benefit of the system. Of course, the primary benefit is safety - the ability to have one or more separate phase call outputs (extend-time if needed to give a last-car-passage type of result) issued by the Vantage detector when it detects a bicycle. Also, the bicycle detection zone (or zones) can be placed anywhere on the approach; bikes no longer need to be corralled into a "special" spot or a special lane. Check the SmartCycle webpage athttp://www.iteris.com/products/processors/smartcycle for more details and FAQs. Claremont, CA is one of our early adopters that now has dozens of intersections equipped with SmartCycle. You could probably reach out to them for operational feedback. ------------------------------------------- Glenn Grayson P.E. Mktg Mgr - ITS Applications Iteris, Inc. ... see our website for SmartCycle, the game-changer for bicycle detection Las Vegas NV geg(a)iteris.com LinkedIn =www.linkedin.com/company/iteris-inc. Twitter = @Iteris (https://twitter.com/Iteris) YouTube = Iteris Transportation Management Solutions (https://www.youtube.com/user/IterisSolutions) Facebook = Iteris Transportation Management Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iteris-Transportation-Management-Solutions/2… ------------------------------------------- Iteris | Products www.iteris.com Cyclists are becoming more prevalent across the country and extra phase time is needed to allow them...

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Dear BB members, I highly encourage you to attend this webinar next Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. In it you will learn the FHWA's method for assessing roadways and other bicycle facilities for safety. Most of the BB's work involves us assessing roadway and other facility safety for bicyclists. This webinar can increase our competence at that. I have registered for it but when it is being conducted, I will be in the Navigating MAP-21 workshop in Charleston. I have missed previous webinars and watched the recordings later but they're not as good. So, I hope some of you will attend and tell us what you learned from it. I found this: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa12018/ which is a comprehensive and excellent report on Roadway Safety Audits. It could be a valuable read-ahead for the webinar. As I agreed at our last BB meeting, I delivered a presentation on Safe Routes to School to the Green Team last Thursday. You can see the presentation at https://www.dropbox.com/s/i90rbd4j7b2zg94/SRTStoGreenTeam.pdf . I also recommended to the Green Team that they learn how to do roadway safety audits. The RSA webinar offers an opportunity for the BB and Green Team to gain competence together and to collaborate efficiently and effectively to achieve Safe Routes to School. Looks like a week of beautiful weather coming up so maybe you'll tire yourself out riding and need some recovery that attending the webinar can provide:) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: September 17, 2013 1:49:33 PM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on Bicycle Road Safety Audits > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-6ae82389fa-d07fa7ea7a-5474(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > Sept. 17, 2013 > > Free Webinar on Conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is pleased to announce the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Bicycle RSA: How to Counduct Road Safety Audits and How to Use Them to Promote Bicyclist Safety > Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/513101490. > > This presentation will cover consideration of bicyclists in the Road Safety Audit process and review some successful applications of this process that lead to improved conditions for cyclists. > > An RSA is a formal safety examination of an existing or future roadway or off-road facility and is conducted by an independent, experienced, multidisciplinary team. The presentation will describe the content of the Federal Highway Administration's Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists, which provide transportation agencies and RSA teams with a better understanding of the safety of cyclists in the transportation system when conducting an RSA. > > These guidelines present the RSA team with an overview of basic principles of the safety of cyclists and potential issues affecting cyclists. They also provide information on how to conduct an RSA and effectively assess the safety of cyclists. Prompt lists describe safety considerations when conducting a cyclist-specific RSA. These guidelines will help RSA teams evaluate and suggest a multimodal approach to safety by improving the safety of cyclists and all roadway users. > > Speakers include Dan Nabors, PE, a senior transportation engineer at VHB, and Bill Desantis, PE, corporate director for bicycle transportation planning and design at VHB. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. > > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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revised bike friendly business door sign with website
by Chip Wamsley 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Here is the new proof of the bicycle friendly business sticker we chose with the addition of the bicycle board web url, superimposed on the right side of the M. The stickers will be roughly 5x7". Any comments? Chip

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Fwd: October TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Please reply by Friday with any items you'd like considered by the Traffic Commission. I'd like to see a on what has been done or is being done to apprehend the motorist that struck a cyclist at the Deckers Creek crossing of Carnegie St in June. I'd also like a report on the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane. At the last TC meeting, I suggested that the TC discuss reorganizing and refocussing so that it actually accomplishes something. A substantive discussion ensued and Chairman Nutter said we would continue the discussion at the October meeting so I will also remind Damien that that should be on the agenda. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 18, 2013 1:48:12 PM EDT > To: micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: October TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me and Chairman Nutter any items you would like to discuss at next months meeting by the end of the week so that we can begin to work on the agenda. Thank you. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Fwd: Traffic Commission question
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

FYI. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 18, 2013 11:45:18 AM EDT > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, <micynster(a)gmail.com>, <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Julie Thalman" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Traffic Commission question > > Jeff: > just following up from our last meeting, September. TC asked what is happening on the Bike Lane for Mon Blvd. The answer seems to be that it has been stuck in City Hall for a couple of years! > > I believe this passed Traffic Commission in about 2009, was passed by council, was approved by DoH, was funded by DoH and City. Meetings with DoH were completed maybe in 2011 that ended awaiting the City to finish an agreement with WVU on operation of the lane during basketball games. WVU has agreed in writing several times as I recall but the City apparently has not completed its part of the plan and submitted it to DoH. I think, the City agreed to do the signage for the lane but it has never happened. > > Can we get this off of someone's desk and get it moving? > > Last Fall we were told OK but "it is now too late in the year to do it." > > It is now a year later and agreement is still not done and sent to DoH and the signage has not been installed. > > Please? > > thanks... > Roy Nutter > Chair, Morgantown Traffic Commission > > > > Roy S Nutter, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. > West Virginia University > Dept of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering > POB 6109 > Morgantown, WV 26506-6109 > Tel: 304-293-9131 > Fax: 304-293-8602 > > >

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Changelab Report on Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities
by Emily Vasile 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Hello Bike Board, Thought you all would appreciate this report, Getting the Wheels Rolling: A Guide to Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities<http://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Getting_the_Wheels_Rollin…>. Check out the infographic on pp. 14-15, really puts things in perspective. The resources at the end offer support for things we already have in the bike plan and the need for more data, policy ideas, etc. I haven't taken a super close look but plan to. Emily

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Fwd: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

As I said in the message that I sent you last Friday after our BB meeting, > We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. > > AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. If I weren't having oral surgery that day, and if I weren't making a SRTS presentation to the Green Team that evening, I'd definitely go. It's free. There will be great free food and a nice ride at the end and attending gets you into the international conference next year. Who's going? Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 12, 2013 4:59:02 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Don't Miss Out - Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > We still have room for you to join the over 200 senior representatives of close to 150 jurisdictions, departments, companies, and organizations with a stake in active transportation signed up for the Pro Walk/Pro Place/Pro Place 2013, Moving People Forward Summit. It’s free and it’s next Thursday, September 19 at Carnegie Mellon University. > > It will be a true summit, a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to improve walking, biking, and public places in the Pittsburgh region. It’s a meeting of people like you who make things happen! But you must register now. > > The nationally renowned, Founder of Streetsblog, Mark Gorton, will keynote. The speaker roster of includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, Director for Health Sciences Diversity,U of Pittsburgh > Scott Bricker, Executive Director, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, President, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, VP for Strategic Engagement, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, President, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Senior Director, Transportation Initiatives, Project for Public Spaces > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops (space limited in some sessions). > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Limited time remains, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013D when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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Green Night flyer
by Barbara 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hi all, The flyer for the Sept 19 Green Night is attached. Please send to people or groups who might be interested, and post on bulliten boards. Thank you! Barbara Walker 304-614-8050

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Wheelbases
by Gunnar Shogren 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Good day. Wheelbases of various 2 wheeled vehicles I have- 35-37" Most BMX 20" bikes 40" Most CX & Rd bikes 44" 26" cruiser 42-45" 29er MTBs 40" Honda Trail 70 (probably similar size to small scooter and/or mopeds) 50" Honda Trail 90 52" Honda CB200, small street bike 52" Yamaha RD400, street bike 57" Yamaha IT175, dirt bike 58" Suzuki DRZ250, dirt bike Hope this is useful to someone.

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Fwd: September 19: Green Night at the Library:
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Here's the info on the Green Team's Safe Routes to School meeting that Barbara Walker described at last week's BB meeting. I hope many BB members will attend because, as we learned in last week's SRTS webinar http://tinyurl.com/nuoably and as Matt Watson clearly demonstrated to us, engaging the middle school students with their parents' support will get SRTS done. At this 9/17 meeting, we will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Green Team and the Pedestrian Safety Board to understand and leverage each other's plans and ideas and increase our momentum to accomplish our SRTS plan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net> > Date: September 8, 2013 6:35:53 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, carney(a)netl.doe.gov, mchrist(a)labs.net, Stanley Cohen <scohen(a)wvu.edu>, crossnyc(a)hotmail.com, Susanchris(a)frontier.com, mary ann emery <maryannemery(a)hotmail.com>, jwf24(a)cornell.edu, kfurbee(a)yahoo.com, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, rosesbloom92(a)gmail.com, squeakums9(a)yahoo.com, kjkauffmanwv(a)hotmail.com, Caroline Keicher <caroline.keicher(a)gmail.com>, Jane.Lefevre(a)mail.wvu.edu, garthlinknley(a)yahoo.com, reilram(a)frontier.com, cedar12(a)live.com, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.com, pegreesewv(a)gmail.com, PattySlagel(a)yahoo.com, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, gcj2011(a)yahoo.com, annette.tanner(a)gmail.com, liz_wiles(a)comcast.net, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, brian(a)mtvsolar.com, Amanda.Griffith(a)mail.wvu.edu, ahi(a)arthurdaleheritage.org, admin(a)accawv.org, mwise(a)boparc.org, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, Brooke Oneil <boneil(a)boparc.org>, mail(a)chestnutridgepark.com, ranger_bmiller(a)yahoo.com, Bill Wonderlin <bill.wonderlin(a)gmail.com>, pjhunt(a)xemaps.com, adamzapple88(a)gmail.com, duane330(a)aol.com, achester(a)wvu.edu, donnaweems(a)rocketmail.com, kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com, Elizabeth Wiles <Liz(a)deckerscreek.org>, Martin Christ <Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org>, Doug(a)DeckersCreek.org, Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>, bpenn(a)citynet.net, crervin(a)assessor.state.wv.us, flipster54(a)comcast.net, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, tmski44(a)aol.com, kaybeamer1(a)aol.com, MNCoordinator(a)wvdnr.gov, jmaple moncoswa <jmaple.moncoswa(a)gmail.com>, moncountyswa(a)gmail.com, cliff.harvey(a)mail.wvu.edu, Lisa Lagana <lisa.lagana2(a)gmail.com>, mmaupin(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu, baustin(a)moncpc.org, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, freesource(a)cheat.org, edfrohnae(a)aol.com, john.snodgrass(a)comcast.net, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Terry Bronson <bronsonwv(a)GMAIL.COM>, LeJay Graffious <lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com>, solcott(a)frontiernet.net, Vicky Shears <vshears(a)comcast.net>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, info(a)positivespin.org, info(a)prickettsfort.org, director(a)prickettsfort.org, bpallay(a)comcast.net, wallace.venable(a)mail.wvu.edu, david.weaver(a)aecom.com, frankjernejcic(a)wvdnr.gov, dcsoinks(a)comcast.net, Anne Cumming <anne.cumming.fs(a)gmail.com>, Victoria D -FS Evans <vevans(a)fs.fed.us>, sclark03(a)fs.fed.us, george(a)wvbg.org, Erin.M.Riebe(a)wv.gov, Dave.Saville(a)mail.wvu.edu, patrick.kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu, raptor(a)wvrrc.org, Mary Davis <mdavis(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu>, troutguy2(a)frontier.com, Michael.costello(a)wvwild.org, Jonathan Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu>, Doug Arbogast <doug(a)travelgreenappalachia.com>, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.co, suzmcd(a)frontier.com, wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com, Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu, harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com, South Park Association of Neighbors <spanwv(a)yahoo.com>, SuncrestNA(a)gmail.com, president(a)wileshill-highlandpark.org, hartmand(a)comcast.net, devineconstllc(a)gmail.com > Subject: September 19: Green Night at the Library: > > The Morgantown Municipal Green Team announces the first in its 2013-14 series of Green Nights at the Library in the following news release and attached flyer suitable for posting. We appreciate your publicizing this event on Thursday, September 19. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > From: The Morgantown Municipal GreenTeam > For immediate release > Uphill Both Ways? Safe and Sustainable Student Transportation for Morgantown > A Green Night at the Library, 9/19/13 at the Morgantown Public Library > Tired of sitting in the car-rider line to drop off your child at school? Concerned about the environmental impact of traffic congestion in Morgantown? Or maybe wishing you could do something about the childhood obesity rate in our community? Remember how kids used to get to school? Come to the library on Thursday, September 19, 6:00–7:30 pm for a conversation about how Morgantown students get to and from school. > This month’s Green Night at the Library will address the issue of reducing the environmental and health impacts of student transportation. The event is the first in a fall series of presentations and workshops sponsored by the Morgantown Municipal Green Team at the downtown public library. The Green Team advises the City of Morgantown on matters relating to sustainability in public policy, planning, education, departmental management, development, and environmental and energy-related issues. > Studies have shown that kids who walk or bike to school perform better in school. Getting more kids walking and biking to school will help address a significant community health issue: West Virginia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the country. Creating routes so more students can safely walk or bike to school will reduce traffic congestion and reduce the number of cars idling in lines. > At the September event, representatives from the Pedestrian Safety Board (www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-board) and the Bike Board (bikemorgantown.com) will speak about how the Pedestrian Safety Plan and the Bike Plan, approved by the City Council, will encourage and enable safe walking and biking to Morgantown schools. We’ll discuss what has been done, what is planned, next steps, and opportunities for citizen involvement. > Everyone is welcome to come and learn about the current state of school transportation in Morgantown and the vision for supporting student-powered transport. Students who would like to walk or bike to school are especially encouraged to attend. > The Green Team has planned two other fall workshops: On Saturday, October 12, the Tree Board will hold a Green Morning on native tree selection, pruning, and care as part of Morgantown’s celebration of Arbor Day and the Year of the Tree. On Thursday, November 14, Jeff Simcoe of Downstream Strategies and others will discuss the city-sponsored study to establish a baseline of city carbon emissions to enable the community to find ways to lower its energy use. > The downtown public library is located at 373 Spruce Street. Parking is available across the street and a nearby parking structure. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > Thank you, > > Pamela S. Cubberly > Cubberly & Associates > 703-218-5417 (tel) > 703-463-7643 (cell) > Pamela(a)Cubberly.net > LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cubberly > Skype: pam.cubberly

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Fwd: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more!
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Lots of fun stuff at Carnegie Science Center. Begin forwarded message: > From: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > Date: September 7, 2013 7:00:46 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more! > Reply-To: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > > Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. > > > > Panera Bread Family Health Expo and Bike Ride > Sept. 14 & 15 > Last chance to register for the Panera Bread Family Bike Ride (on Sept. 14 only)! And don't miss the Expo (all day Sept. 14 & 15), with more than two dozen vendors, health screenings, even yoga for kids! > > Sponsored by: > > > > > BMX Show > Oct. 5 > Experience a BMX Box Jump show featuring stunts that include 360s, tailwhips, backflip variations, and even front flips! > > > > > Café Sci > Sept. 9 > Dr. Illah Reza Nourbakhsh, director of the Community Robotics, Education, and Technology Empowerment (CREATE) lab, will discuss his new book Robot Futures. > > > > > SkyWatch Stargazing > Beginning Sept. 6 > SkyWatch is FREE on the same evening when you purchase a laser show or Omnimax ticket. SkyWatch tickets sold separately are $2. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > BIKES Food Drive > Sept. 9 – Oct. 4 > In celebration of National Hunger Action Month, 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA are partnering with Carnegie Science Center and Dollar Bank to collect food donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as part of a Bike to Feed Families event. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > 21+ Starry Nights > Oct. 4 > Join us for no-kids nights to explore exhibits, participate in science demos, listen to live music, enjoy a cash bar, and experience the Science Center in an adults-only atmosphere! > > > > > Munchkin Mondays > Select Mondays through October > Packed with themed activities, Munchkin Mondays feature story time, sing-alongs, make-and-takes, and theater shows for pint-sized visitors! > > > > > Special "Undaunted" Screenings > First Saturday of every month > See Dan Handley's hour-long documentary, "Undaunted: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory," at the Buhl Planetarium. > > > > > Book your holiday party! > Our North Shore location offers magnificent city views, convenient parking, awesome exhibits, and cool ideas for truly original events. > > > > > 3-2-1 Ride > Oct. 13 > Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to experience Pittsburgh's beautiful bike trails and scenic routes. All rides will start and end at the Science Center and will offer family-friendly activities, along with music, refreshments, and more! > > > Special Hours & Closings > Carnegie Science Center is closed Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 20. > > Miniature Railroad & Village closes on Sept. 30 and reopens Nov. 29. > > > Special Offers & Discounts > > BIKES Food Drive Discount > Sept. 28 > Carnegie Science Center will offer a $2 off general admission discount to each person bringing a food donation for the BIKES Food Drive. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > Lincoln Test Drive > Oct. 5 from 10 am – 5 pm > Get behind the wheel! Lincoln will make a contribution to Carnegie Science Center for every test drive. > > > > Copyright 2013 Carnegie Science Center. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy > One Allegheny Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | 412.237.3400 > > > Privacy policy | Change email preferences | Unsubscribe from Carnegie Museums email >

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Fwd: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send the BB info on the 9/19 Greater Pgh Active Transportation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. See http://pwpb2013.eventbrite.com/ for more detailed info. We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. I think anyone could use the invitation code, MOVE20123C to register. I can't go but I'd love to. I'd especially like to join the after workshop ride! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 3, 2013 4:43:29 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 – Register before it's too late > We are three weeks away from Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 - Moving Pittsburgh Forward– September 19th, at Carnegie Mellon University. This free, invitation only, active transportation summit will be a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to action. Join us as we plan for more and better walking, biking, and places in the Pittsburgh region. > > Our keynote speaker Mark Gorton, Founder of Streetsblog will inspire you. The speaker roster of regional and national leaders includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, U of Pittsburgh, Office of Health Sciences Diversity > Scott Bricker, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Project for Public Spaces > > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops. > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Space is limited, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013C when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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WVCC plans
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you WV Connecting Communities status and plans. Please see message below from Kasey Russell, WVCC Executive Director. Upcoming WVCC activities: Sep. 26: MAP-21 funding workshop in Charleston presented by Advocacy Advance Oct. 20: ride with key WV legislators in Charleston Oct. 24: WVCC board meeting 4 pm in Richwood with bike ride the following day. I have also attached the "Call for Membership" letter mentioned below and a document describing membership levels. (WVVCC hasn't sent these out yet because they're working on enabling on-line joining and paying.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: September 2, 2013 11:05:31 AM EDT > To: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: update > > WV Connecting Communities > Membership Drive and more, Fall 2013 > > Membership Drive: Last week I met with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Membership Chair. Dr. Gupta and I mostly brainstormed on potential targets here in Charleston. I am hoping that each of you can review this list and pick 5-10 entities in your community that are likely WVCC members. The plan is for each board member (or anyone interested in helping us grow) to make the initial contact and arrange a meeting. I will travel to you and we will attend the meetings together. > > Here are some potential “targets”: bike shops, hospitals, banks, law firms (especially ones that are known to represent cyclists), hotels and bed and breakfasts, and restaurants (on rails-trails, etc.). > We also would like to meet with statewide health advocacy groups, county commissions, the state board of education, medical schools, Center for Rural Health, public health associations, extension services, and municipalities (either Mayor or City Manager). Please let me know if you have good contacts and are willing to arrange a meeting with any of these entities. Or, maybe you have other ideas – send them my way! > > Our goal is to have 115 paying WVCC members by April 2014. > > I have received two membership checks. Greg Garrett and Gail Pitchford are official!! Thanks Greg and Gail for your donations. > > Dennis Strawn has written a great “Call for Membership” letter. I will be sending the letter out tomorrow as soon as I get our PO Box #. Please distribute this letter to anyone you think will join WVCC. > > In other WVCC news: > > I also met with Gail Pitchford, Vice President, last week. We mostly discussed soliciting national businesses that have something to do with cycling, such as Canondale, Huffy, etc. and grant opportunities with local and regional foundations, like Benedum and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. I will be doing the follow up work from our meeting during my regularly scheduled office hours at WV Citizen Action Group every Tuesday from 10-2. > > The Legislative Bike Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20th is a go! Our local bike shops here in Charleston have agreed to let us use some of their bikes. Delegate Tim Manchin, Finance Chair, and Senator Plymale are IN! The Charleston Police are happy to help. I will be developing the invite shortly and hope that each of you can personally send to your representatives. > > Our next Board Meeting is October 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Richwood. We are meeting during the Create WV conference in hopes that some of the attendees will join our effort. Dennis and I really hope you all can join us! Please let me know if you are able to or not. Also, WVCC is leading a bike ride and a walk on Friday at 3:30, also in Richwood. > > Patrick Donovan and Andrea Salina have been researching the WV Cycling License Plate. As of right now, we are waiting for a response on whether or not money collected from the plate can go to a special "Cycling/Ped fund" inside the Road Fund. We will keep you posted. > > I hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day. I’m working J. > Kasey > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you info on 9/26 workshop in Charleston on getting MAP-21 funds. Below is the info. So far, I think I, Christiaan, Traci and Ella Belling (Director of Mon River Trails Conservancy) will attend so I think you could carpool. I encourage all BB members to attend because this workshop can very efficiently enable us to identify funding sources that offer a high probability of giving us money and will very efficiently show us what we must do to get it. Please register for this event and reply-to-all with your intent to attend so we can coordinate. Also, let me know if you're interested in riding down. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: January 15, 2013 12:00:44 PM EST > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26 > > Dear Frank, > > Advocacy Advance, a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking, is hosting a > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshop > on September 26, 2013 > in Charleston, WV > Hosted by West Virginia Cycling Foundation and Regional Intergovernmental Council > Register for this event » > The workshop is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs. > > With a focus on the new transportation bill, Navigating MAP-21 Workshop participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bicycle and pedestrian projects at the state and local levels. > > Who should attend? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are intended to bring together: > > Bicycle and pedestrian advocates > Government agency staff > Elected officials > How long is the training? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are one day. > > How much does it cost? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are offered for free, thanks to the generous support of SRAM Cycling Fund. > > What are the goals of Navigating MAP-21 Workshops? > > During the workshops, participants will: > > Learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program > Learn how to utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local level > Learn the key characteristics, requirements, and opportunities of these programs > Discuss favorable factors for bicycling and walking investments > Understand the important role of advocates, agency staff, and elected officials in securing this funding > Share knowledge and experiences in the local context, working together to develop a list of local priorities and strategies for funding bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs > Why should I attend? > > "What has been the most exciting for me to see is how — just in the course of this morning — people are making connections and trying to answer questions for each other in the audience…One person will bring up an issue they’re having in another part of the state and someone from ADOT will stand up and say, ‘Hey I’m the guy you need to talk to.'" - Emily Yetman, Living Streets Alliance > > "The knowledgeable and approachable workshop instructors introduced topics in a way that the industry’s most inexperienced to most tenured experts could understand and apply to their day-to-day work. I frequently reference the materials and website links that I obtained from that day in my current work." - Chelsea Young, Houston-Galveston Area Council > > "Not only did participants learn about the multiple areas of federal funding, but also learned ways to make bicycles an integral part of planning and maintenance as well as a major input into all decision-making." - Paul SoRelle, BikeHouston > > "This workshop provided excellent resources, and most importantly, empowered the attendees to take action to improve the funding picture." - Sandy Fry, Capital Region Council of Governments (Hartford, CT), Principal Transportation Planner > > "I’m going to be more effective at a base level because I have more knowledge. On another level, I expanded my group of contacts, from the federal down to local levels. I’ve got a lot more tools in the toolbox for our next discussion with GDOT." - Brent Buice, Georgia Bikes > > Where can I find out more about the workshop and Advocacy Advance? > > Visit http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings#about for more information. Please contact Brighid O’Keane at Brighid(a)AdvocacyAdvance.org with any questions. > > Best regards, > > Nicole > > > Nicole Wynands > Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > P: 202-621-5454 > F: 202-822-1334 > nicole(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Bicycling Means Business at the 2013 National Bike Summit: Sign up today! >

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Charlottesville mApp
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

I briefly mentioned the Android/iPhone App that Charlottesville's-Albemarle MPO used to collect data. http://www.tjpdc.org/cvillebikemapp/ They are now following up with a survey <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RDPBQHV>. In their progress report <http://www.tjpdc.org/CvilleBikeMapp/pdf/Cville%20Bike%20mApp%20Progress%20R…> they mention that participants may be eligible for prizes if they record 10 trips. I wonder if that skewed results? It’s been a little over two weeks since we launched Cville Bike mApp and a lot has happened. We have collected data, lots of it. As of May 2 and , we have collected 56,576 data points, for 853 trips from 113 users, and those numbers are continuing to climb. We are hoping to have 1,500 total trips recorded by the end of the recording period. Anyways, It may be fruitful to find out how successful their data collection initiative has been up to this point. -Jonathan

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Add BIll Kawecki
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Hi Jonathan, Could you please add Bill Kawecki to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com list? His address is citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org . After last night's Traffic Commission meeting, I asked Bill if he wanted to be on our mailing list and he said, yes. Thanks. Frank

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Bike Board Meeting, Sept 5, Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Good day all. Attached and below please find the proposed agenda for tonight's meeting. Hope to see you all there! ************** September Bike Board Meeting September 5, 2013 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Reconvene former BB workgroup to look at previous bike map to help Jing in his mapping project. 216. Chip, Frank, Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to place one remaining bike loop. 221. Damien will email the Suncrest sign graphic to the Bike Board (BB) 222. Gunnar will add ‘Broadening Bike Board Positions’ to September agenda 223. Traci will find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien will organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 225. Damien will double-check that Jeff Mikorski is okay with the BB creating its Bike Friendly Business (BFB)designation 226. Frank will forward his email that includes recommendations about rail trail entry safety issues to Bill Kawecki 227. Chip and Emily will get a revised BFB sticker designed and email it to the BB for comment 228. Frank will convene a meeting for Project 19-Moving the Morgantown Bike Plan Forward, for Frank, Emily and Traci to discuss what the BB will present at a Committee of the Whole City Council meeting Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Broadening Bike Board Positions, * Discuss ways to measure how our work has increased bicycle use and how the plan will increase bicycle use. * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike Board openings. Nominate and vote for a new chair * Review meeting * Adjourn Ongoing Projects- 1. Bike racks at schools Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe Routes to School Andrew, Frank 3. Create singletrack trails in city Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps Derek, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin, Butch 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & Hospital redevelopment Traci, Jonathan, Chip 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses Chip, Jonathan, Emily 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...), Traci (no tag line) ************

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SRTS webinar today at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Successfully engaging middle school youth in Safe Routes to School projects and programs can prove challenging for advocates, facilitators, teachers and after school programs alike. This webinar will provide an overview for working with middle school youth and look at programs and practices that have effectively and authentically engaged youth in active transportation efforts around their schools. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5040189135894943744

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Bike Board Meeting September 5
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Is Fall upon us? Will we see nicer weather soon? Well none of that matters right now, cause he have a Bike Board meeting this Thursday! Hope you all can attend. Any items for the agenda? Updates on our projects? Thanks.

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Fwd: Sept TC Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 3, 2013 9:27:28 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Mike and Cindy Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sept TC Meeting Agenda > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Attached is the agenda for tomorrows meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Fwd: PARK(ING) Day- Sept 20
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

It might be productive to set up a parking space or two and teach bike maintenance and perhaps some verbal bicycling training. Anyone interested? Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 3, 2013 8:38:40 AM EDT > To: Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Victoria D -FS Evans <vevans(a)fs.fed.us>, Sera Zegre <sera.zegre(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, Aaron Sutch <asutch(a)mountain.org>, Nathan Harlan <Nathan.Harlan(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: PARK(ING) Day- Sept 20 > > Check out the tweet section of wvu cdt website, for examples from last year. I just put them up to generate interest. > > It is easy to just set up a space rogue and feed the meter as Judy K. did last year. > > It is also great for whoever wants to plan ahead to get in on a designated space. Let me know if you want in on a designated space. One form has been submitted and it could perhaps be amended or another compiled. > > People appreciate the spirit of this in our downtown. > > The more the merrier. > > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569 > > On Aug 23, 2013, at 7:56 AM, Jennifer Selin <jennifer.selin(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > >> >> We had a nice start on this last year. The idea was to create park spaces. These could fit the theme of any of your groups. >> >> Landscape architecture had a parking and an alley space last year that we had permission for. it was converted into park space with seating and greenery by students and faculty. >> >> The most fun was when we all left one of the spaces and people just stopped in and sat down and got comfortable. >> >> I think seating is what is missing in parts of our downtown and waterfront areas. >> >> The student association of landscape architects is planning this again this year. >> >> Last year, There was also one rogue space up across from the dairy queen that Judy Keirig set up as an art spot with materials and seating. She just set up and kept the meter plugged for about four hours mid-day. She hung up the art in the spot and passers by enjoyed it. She has now moved out of state as many of you know... >> >> Morgantown was registered with an international group who kept track of who was celebrating this day. >> >> City staff and Mainstreet had concerns last year, as well as someone from fire office, a warden? Are trying to vet the permission spaces better this year. >> >> Concerns were Particularly safety of participants and business parking, we used a space in front of an empty storefront. We also looked at angles from side streets and ended up mid-block trying to avoid being hit by cars. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jenny Selin >> Cell 304-685-6569 >> >> On Aug 21, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net> wrote: >> >>> Sounds like fun and reminds me of my sister's community, Belfast, ME, which has homemade sculptures like the ones shown in the Parkersburg flyer on every downtown corner! Of course, they don't have hoards of college students roaming the streets at nights, so the sculptures have stayed in pretty good shape!. Still, I love this idea. Would you like it advertised on Green Morgantown in terms of volunteers? If you organize a meeting or gathering to discuss let me know... >>> >>> I am driving out of town for September unfortunately to repair my rental cottage...my winter renter caused a lot of damage...or I would be able to help more. I am in town in October only two weekends but it would be the best month for sure! >>> >>> Pam >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>> Thank-you, Ella! There is real potential in emulating Parkersburg here in Morgantown. If we do it this year, we may need to push it into October, but I will bring it up to the PS Board. In regards to the bike art, we found a person with an art degree recently that may be able to help in this respect. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> On 08/21/2013 04:27 PM, Ella Belling wrote: >>>> Hi everyone >>>> Just trying to connect a few people in this rebel cause or "occupy" movement. First heard about it from the Pedestrian Board…… >>>> >>>> Positive Spin- check out link or flyer on junk bikes- FYI I have some rusted relics that are waiting to be art. >>>> >>>> Is there an interest in celebrating PARK(ING) DAY on Friday, September 20th, 2013? http://parkingday.org park(ing) day >>>> >>>> News from Parkersburg >>>> We have been doing Parking Day for 3 years in Parkersburg. We are hosting our event September 14th this year. You can see the details at ParkersburgParkDay.com As far as I know we are the only WV community doing it: http://openstreetsproject.org/initiatives/ >>>> >>>> Junk Bike INTO Community Art: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17322637/parkday/bikeartcontestflyer201… >>>> >>>> >>>> Ella Belling >>>> Executive Director >>>> Mon River Trails Conservancy >>>> P.O. Box 282 >>>> Morgantown, WV 26507 >>>> www.montrails.org >>>> 304-692-6782 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Pamela S. Cubberly >>> Cubberly & Associates >>> 703-218-5417 (tel) >>> 703-463-7643 (cell) >>> Pamela(a)Cubberly.net >>> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cubberly >>> Skype: pam.cubberly

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Arpan sails the world
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Remember Arpan Prabhu, our Youth Commission member a few years ago. Today's DP has an article about his semester a sew that included cycling around the rim of Mt. Kilauea. http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wOS8wMyNBcj… Frank

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Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Please reply by tomorrow with any items the BB should take up with the TC. Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. (At the last TC meeting, we were told it would be done May 2013.) 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: August 26, 2013 8:44:49 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Mike and Cindy Fike <micynster(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Damien, The Bicycle Board would like the following items to be on the agenda for the September Traffic Commission meeting. 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that the TC approved June 2009. 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 26, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.MorgantownWV.gov > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting
by Chip Wamsley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree, all of those items are relevant to the TC. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 8/26/2013 1:33:46 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting Please reply by tomorrow with any items the BB should take up with the TC. Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. (At the last TC meeting, we were told it would be done May 2013.) 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org Date: August 26, 2013 8:44:49 AM EDT To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, lisa k mardis lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Linda Little llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org, William Wyant wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Christiaan Abildso Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu, Roy Nutter rnutter(a)wvu.edu, Terry Hough though(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Mike and Cindy Fike micynster(a)gmail.com Subject: Sept. Traffic Commission Meeting Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Please send me any items you would like to discuss at the Sept. Traffic Commission meeting by Aug. 28th so that I may prepare the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov

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Scotland cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

This 41 sec video is entertaining and instructive: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/08/09/ad-day-cycling-scotland-horse Frank

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Fwd: Pro Walk/ Pro Bike 2013 Pittsburgh Summit Invite
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Patchan, Stephen" <stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov> > Date: August 23, 2013 11:41:34 AM EDT > To: Stephen Patchan <stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov> > Bcc: Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Pro Walk/ Pro Bike 2013 Pittsburgh Summit Invite > > Hello- > As you may know, Pittsburgh is hosting the 2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference. As part of the lead up to the international conference, the City is hosting the first regional bicycle/pedestrian summit, Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University on 9/19/13. You're cordially invited to attend. Registration is free and participants are eligible for a scholarship to the 2014 conference. Here's the link to the registration page. Use code MOVE2013B. Feel free to forward on to staff and colleagues. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. > Thanks! > Steve > > -- > Stephen Patchan > Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator > City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning > 200 Ross Street,4th Fl > Pittsburgh, PA 15219 > 412-393-0150 > stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Board & Allstate
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Hi Susan, The Bicycle Board discussed the Allstate offering at the Bicycle Board's August 1 monthly meeting. We had one idea: to continue the bicycling education program but decided that we could not respond unless we had some idea of the order of magnitude of funds that Allstate is planning to provide, the time frame over which they plan to provide the funds and the deadline for a proposal for the funds. Is it possible to get that information? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 21, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Susan Sullivan wrote: > Hello! > > Shelva has called to catch up on how we're coming along with Bike Board planning. Has any action been taken yet? I'd like a short update, if I could, and also the email address of anyone in the Bike Board who can help. I haven't gotten a single response, except from Frank, when it comes to emailing the bike board list, so I am forgoing it until I can find a direct email contact. > > Thanks! > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Shelva Clemons" <Shelva.Clemons(a)allstate.com> > To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:14:56 AM > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Hi Susan, > > I hope all is well. I wanted to connect about our next steps for Morgantown. Would you be free to chat on Friday? Maybe around 1 pm? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Clemons, Shelva > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 1:31 PM > To: 'Susan Sullivan' > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Actually, we do not have a deadline set in stone, but we are very excited to move forward as soon as we can. So, we have no issues with moving along quickly. On our end, we'd like to know your thoughts on the following: > > - What type of materials do you need for the program (e.g. printing of booklets/pamphlets, brochures, etc.) > > - Is there an opportunity to publish a schedule of classes in The Dominion Post or other local media papers to get the word out? If possible, we'd like for the messaging to stay consistent with our overall Allstate Safe & Secure Communities - Morgantown Campaign. The message of "Allstate is bringing this to your local community to keep you safe" is what we would like to continue to promote. > > - What do you envision being the opportunities for branding? > > - What type of donation do you foresee to make this program live in your community and to receive the exposure to boost engagement? Overall, how much do you believe it would cost to run this program? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Susan Sullivan [mailto:ssullivan@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 1:08 PM > To: Clemons, Shelva > Cc: Christiaan Abildso > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Hello Shelva! > > Do you have a deadline or a timeline that we could provide to the Bike Board? They are very excited at the prospect of this partnership! > > Susan > > Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 12:53:15 PM > Subject: RE: Bicycle Board & Allstate > > Thanks Susan - > This may take us a week or two to organize...any timeline/deadline from Shelva? > Christiaan > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Assistant Professor > WVU School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences > http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/pages/Personnel/Faculty/Christiaan-Abildso > WVU Health Research Center: http://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/hrc/ > 304.293.5374 > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) 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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August Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Hello All, Attached are the minutes from the August meeting. Don't forget--Friday is WVU's move-in day. Ride your bike! Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: Grant Opportunity available to WV applicants
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Grant opportunity. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Sara Walfoort" <swalfoort(a)spcregion.org> > Date: August 13, 2013 11:46:04 AM EDT > To: "Pings" <Peggy.pings(a)gmail.com>, "Morgantown Walks" <Walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, "Frank Gmeindl $Morgantown$" <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Mike Paprocki" <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org> > Subject: Grant Opportunity available to WV applicants > > I caught the reference to WV in this piece, and thought I would send it along to you folks. > > I know nothing more about this. > > > The Plum Creek Foundation > Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2013 – October 31, 2013 > The Plum Creek Foundation provides support for community-based nonprofit organizations that work to improve the general welfare and quality of life in the communities that Plum Creek serves in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Foundation’s areas of interest include community services, education, environment, and the arts. Go to the company’s website HERE to review the grant guidelines and download the application form. > > > > Sara Walfoort

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August Action Items
by Traci Knabenshue 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello All, Here are the action items from tonight's meeting. Enjoy! -Traci 221. Damien will email the Suncrest sign graphic to the BikeBoard (BB) 222. Gunnar will add ‘Broadening Bike Board Positions’ toSeptember agenda 223. Traci will find out if any WVU sustainability internsare interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien will organize a meeting between city officialsand BB to discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someonefrom the city manager’s office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 225. Damien will double-check that Jeff Mikorski is okaywith the BB creating its Bike Friendly Business (BFB)designation 226. Frank will forward his email that includes recommendationsabout rail trail entry safety issues to Bill Kawecki 227. Chip and Emily will get a revised BFB sticker designedand email it to the BB for comment 228. Frank will convene a meeting for Project 19-Moving theMorgantown Bike Plan Forward, for Frank, Emily and Traci to discuss what the BBwill present at a Committee of the Whole City Council meeting

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I miss Hugh!
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Sometimes you don't appreciate what you've got til its gone. Last week, I learned that Clement Solomon is cutting funding for PE172 Cycling Basics after this school year. Today, I went into Mountaineer Station and saw that the Bicycle Parking Room is now the Parking Maintenance Room. Half of the bike racks have been moved outside. No lockers. I can't tell what happened to the other half of the racks. Any ideas how we can get Clement Solomon on board with us? Frank Take paradise and put up a parking lot

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Help friend with Stolen Bike...
by Derek Springston 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Hey folks, A coworker of mine who just recently purchased a Specialized Tricross (the same as my commuter's make/model) just had it stolen after owning it a few months. She's been commuting to work regularly and had it locked in a shed near her house. I guess she's outside of city limits, so the Morgantown Police (if I remember right) didn't offer her much help. It was stolen last weekend, August 2nd-4th. She's checked with some of the local pawn shops already. I've recommended to her that she keep checking local Craigslist ads, post it on Mon Bike Club, WVU Cycling club page, Country Road Cyclists page, post flyers at the local Bike shops and anywhere she can around town, and perhaps even some facebook avenues could be valuable. I've attached her flyer to this email, which she prefers us to share openly with everyone you can think of. Do you have any other ideas that could help? Would love to see her get this bike back, especially since she's been such an avid bike commuter. She drove today because she didn't have her bike. :( Thanks, ~Derek *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Bike Board meeting, Aug 1, Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

This is what I have received so far. If you have any corrections or additions, speak now or forever (or at least until Thursday) hold your peace. :) ***************************** August Bike Board Meeting August 1, 2013 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Reconvene former BB workgroup to look at previous bike map to help Jing in his mapping project. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 216. Chip, Frank, Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to place one remaining bike loop. 217. Damien will send Traci the electronic copy of the bike card and Frank will find out how many he has left. 218. Traci will find out exactly what WVU is doing for Bike to Work Day and will let BB know how it can help. Event was canceled for this year. Sorry I didn't get word out sooner. -Traci 219. Damien will contact Nancy Ganz to ask to see sign specs for the Suncrest neighborhood signs so that both the BB and DOH can review them. 220. Frank will send BB a list of what BB positions currently need to be filled Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Kid's Day, Emily * Allstate monies & what we could use them for, Frank * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike Board openings. Nominate and vote for a new chair * Review meeting * Adjourn Ongoing Projects- 1. Bike racks at schools Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe Routes to School Andrew, Frank 3. Create singletrack trails in city Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin, Butch 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & Hospital redevelopment Traci, Jonathan, Chip 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses Chip, Jonathan, Emily 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) ***************************

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Law and order
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

This 3 page article, "Bicycle Law Enforcement - Enforce Laws with Mutual Respect " in the July issue of Law and Order magazine (pp 52-54) could change some biases against cyclists. http://lawandordermag.epubxp.com/title/12194/54 It clearly explains the rights of bicyclists and appropriate and legal riding techniques to maximize safety. This article may offer an opportunity for us to start a dialog with local law enforcement officials to get their support us. Any ideas how we can get them to read it and start a dialog with us? Here's a little tantalizing quote to get you to read the article if you already haven't: "It is safest for bicyclists to stay out of the way: This myth has sadly contributed to the majority of crashes and near-misses cyclists experience. Hugging the edge of the road is actually dangerous for a number of reasons. Most traffic lanes are too narrow to safely accommodate a motor vehicle and cyclists side by side. Cyclists who keep right so motorists can pass them without changing lanes actually encourage close passes and sideswipes. . ." and that was written by a law enforcement officer! 4ank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Law and order
by Chip Wamsley 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Lets bring it to the attention of Steve Bennett at Mgtn PD Danny Camden at WVU Public Safety. They are both cyclists and can bring it to the attention of the chiefs. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent: 8/1/2013 6:45:35 AM To: monbikeclub(a)yahoogroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Law and order This 3 page article, "Bicycle Law Enforcement - Enforce Laws with Mutual Respect " in the July issue of Law and Order magazine (pp 52-54) could change some biases against cyclists. http://lawandordermag.epubxp.com/title/12194/54 It clearly explains the rights of bicyclists and appropriate and legal riding techniques to maximize safety. This article may offer an opportunity for us to start a dialog with local law enforcement officials to get their support us. Any ideas how we can get them to read it and start a dialog with us? Here's a little tantalizing quote to get you to read the article if you already haven't: "It is safest for bicyclists to stay out of the way: This myth has sadly contributed to the majority of crashes and near-misses cyclists experience. Hugging the edge of the road is actually dangerous for a number of reasons. Most traffic lanes are too narrow to safely accommodate a motor vehicle and cyclists side by side. Cyclists who keep right so motorists can pass them without changing lanes actually encourage close passes and sideswipes. . ." and that was written by a law enforcement officer! 4ank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thank you and Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Bill, Please find the Bicycle Board's submission. Attached is an Excel workbook. It contains 2 worksheets. The first worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for LRTP Tier 1 project feasibility, mobility, preference and priority. The second worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for the 36 intersections listed in LRTP Project 38 - Intersection Capacity and Safety Improvement Program. The second spreadsheet also includes 3 additional columns: Danger Rating; Signalized?; and Comments to help understand the Bicycle Board's scores as well as to provide intersection improvement recommendations. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jul 29, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > Thanks to those of you who have completed and submitted the prioritization worksheets we requested that you fill out. This is a reminder to those of you who have not submitted the completed forms please get the completed forms to us by July 31st. > > We appreciate your assistance in this matter please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > Thanks, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Board Meeting August 1
by Gunnar Shogren 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

All right folks, We need to have a meeting. Please do plan on attending. Email me if you have things that need to be added to the agenda. Traci will be sending out the June Action Items post-haste. Hope everyone is not letting the spat of wet weather slow you down, nor the heat, and then now the chill... :) Ain't life grand? Get out there and then get back to me. Thanks.

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Fwd: Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Traci Knabenshue 27 Jul '13

27 Jul '13

Here you go!

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I-79 Interchange article
by Traci Knabenshue 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Hi All, Mentions accommodating bicycles. Just wanted to share. http://www.wvusports.com/page.cfm?story=23677 Thanks, Traci

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Invitation to the Steering Committee of the MPO Regional Bike Plan
by Jing Zhang 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is working on the Regional Bike Plan (Plan) as recommended in the recently adopted 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Morgantown Bike Board members are cordially invited to participate in the steering committee for the Plan. The purpose of this committee is to * Provide guidance and direction for the Plan * Identify the interests of bicyclists in the area * Cultivate visions, goals, and criteria for the Plan * Review reports prepared by MPO staff * Monitor the planning procedure and public outreach process As an integrated part of the LRTP, this Plan promotes a logical and interconnected bikeway system for the greater Morgantown metropolitan area, with shared values and visions originated from the LRTP. The Bike Plan will be building on the work the Bike Board has already done and is recommended for funding with forecasted available state and federal funds in next two decades. MPO technical Advisory Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee are to function as advisory committees to the steering committee, providing technical support and citizen feedback. To extend the scope of the steering committee, MPO is seeking representatives from neighborhoods beyond the Morgantown city limits. Your recommendation will be gratefully received. Please indicate your willingness to serve on this committee by replying this email or call me at 304-413-0297. Thank you in advance for considering working with us on this important and exciting effort. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Ste.105 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 413-0297 tranplan(a)labyrinth.net

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