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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Bicycle Board, I'm forwarding this and another message to you. The MPO needs Long Range Transportation Plan projects prioritized by July 31. I'm supposed to be representing the Bicycle Board on this effort. I'll give it my best shot and run the results by you before I send them to the MPO. I could use some help. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:15:09 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Members and Citizens Advisory Committee Members, > > As discussed at the last Committee meetings we will be prioritizing the projects included in the MPO’s LRTP. The process we will be using to prioritize the projects is similar to the process initially used by Burgess and Niple to identify the Tier for the projects. We have prepared information on the Tier One Projects in the LRTP which may assist you in prioritizing these projects. The original information sheet shared with the Committees has been expanded to provide you with more information to consider in this process. We ask that you use the form provided in the enclosed packet to prioritize the Tier One Projects. > > As you may also recall we will also be prioritizing the specific intersections and corridors identified in the LRTP’s Project 38. We will provide these priorities to the Division of Highways for their consideration as well. Due to the size of these files I will be forwarding the informational packet for the Project 38 projects by separate email. > > Please return your ratings sheets by July 31, so we may summarize the results prior to the next Committee meetings. > > Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > 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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Fwd: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators!
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 24, 2013 11:04:23 AM EDT > To: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: FW: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > From: deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org [mailto:deb_saferoutespartnership.org@mail.vresp.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:41 AM > To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net > Subject: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > > > > > > Dear Safe Routes to School supporter, > > We need your help! Please contact your Senators today so we can maintain the Transportation Alternatives program and the local control provisions that help build bikeable and walkable cities and towns. > > Just last year Congress passed a new transportation bill, MAP-21, that dismantled dedicated funding for biking and walking by combining Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails into one program and cutting the funding by 30%. The saving grace was that the bill included a local control provision to ensure that Mayors and communities could access to these dollars to support local transportation priorities. > > Now Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky wants to wipe out what’s left. > > Senator Paul has introduced an amendment to the Transportation Appropriations bill to prohibit ANY MONEY from being used for Transportation Alternatives, and to redirect that money towards bridge repair. > > While we agree that repairing our bridges are important, both for safety and economic development reasons, so are our local economies and the safety of our children. Dedicating the small amount of Transportation Alternatives funding to bridge repair couldn't fix our country's bridges in 50 years. And, taking that small amount of funding away would dangerously undermine efforts in our cities, towns and counties to provide safe and efficient transportation options for everyone, including our children. With rates of bicycling and walking fatalities on the rise, that is a trade we can’t afford to make. > > Please contact your Senators and ask them to save Transportation Alternatives by voting NO on amendment 1742. > > Thank you so much for your help! > > Deb Hubsmith > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive any email from us, 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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Fwd: August Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Any items for the Traffic Commission agenda? Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: July 22, 2013 11:19:16 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, 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>, Glen Kelly <gkelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: August Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please submit any items you would like to discuss at the August Traffic Commission by the end of the week so that I have time to prepare the agenda. Agendas will be emailed out on August 2. 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: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Statewide, Sept. 17-19 in Wierton. Next to last topic on the 3 day agenda: Great Allegheny Passage. After dinner bike ride on the Harmon Creek, Panhandle Trail. Can't tell if any other topics are relevant to cycling; maybe "Combining Grant Projects with Existing Road Projects" breakout session. 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<'hhaas(a)asismail.net'>, "Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com" <'Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com'>, "masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org" <'masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org'> > Cc: "Murray, Bill R" <Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov> > Subject: FW: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference > > > > On behalf of the BHJ MMPO, WVDOH Planning Division, and FHWA, we would like to invite you to the 2013 Transportation Planning Conference. > > Please go to the following link to register and make your hotel reservation. You will need to do both. The main hotel is holding only 60 rooms but there are 2 overflow hotels within walking distance listed as well. > > When filling out registration form, please mark all meals you will be attending. > > There is a $20 registration fee for everyone this year. You may pay by cash or check on day of check in at the registration table or mail it in. > > Please note that the hotels are only holding the rooms until August 8, at which time they will be released to the public as well. > > Also attached is a draft agenda. Hope to see everyone there. > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/conferences/2013PlanningConf/ > > Lorna Harris > WV Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > 304-558-9621 > >

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Kid's Day Saturday, 7/20 10-2pm
by Emily Vasile 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Hi All, *Kid's Day is this Saturday from 10-2pm on High Street.* We'll be in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street) along with the FBI, Police Department, EMS, and Red Cross (Safety Area). The Bike Board and Positive Spin will host an array of fun, pedal-inspiring activities including: - Mobile Repair Shop - Demonstration Bikes from Positive Spin - Helmet Fitting and Tire Pumping - Promo materials from Positive Spin Thanks in advance to Jonathan, Marilyn, Will, Bill, and Jen P. for offering up their time and expertise to help out on Saturday! http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/events/kidsday/ Spread the word and come on out an say hi! The more the merrier. Emily PS- do we have any promo materials about the Bike Board that we can put out on display? If so, let me know.

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Funding workshop
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, This is probably our best opportunity to get funding. Who will go to this workshop in Charleston, Sept. 26? I have registered. Our education grant came through these channels. I'm sure people from at least Charleston, Parkersburg and Lewisburg will attend. Besides now being our competitors within the State, they could also become our collaborators if we're there. We could car pool or ride down together. The last week of Sept. is usually one of the best cycling weeks of the year, IMHO. 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 > Dear Colleague: July 8, 2013 > > > > WV Connecting Communities (WVCC) and the Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) are pleased to invite you to a workshop on what the new Federal Highway Transportation Enhancement Program (MAP-21) means to West Virginia and how to successfully utilize the different funding sources for cycling and walking projects. The workshop is FREE and there is a continental breakfast and lunch provided. > > Advocacy Advance is a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and Alliance for Biking & Walking. AA offers MAP-21 Action 2020 all over the country and will be in Charleston, West Virginia on September 26, 2013. These workshops bring together advocates, agency staff, and elected officials and are designed to ensure that participants have the knowledge, skills and resources to access un- 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, participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local levels. > > > > MAP-21 Action 2020 Workshop attendees 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 > > > The workshop also serves as a great way to meet and socialize with other advocates, agency staff, elected officials, and bike/ped professionals. This provides a priceless opportunity to develop relationships and learn from the successes and avoid the mistakes of other leaders. > > Please register directly with AA by going to their website, http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings. > > The training will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites in South Charleston. We are still working on the exact start and end time but this is an all-day training so please plan accordingly. > > We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 26th. We would appreciate it if you would distribute this invitation to your networks. The more attendees the better!! > > Sincerely, > > Kasey Russell > WV Connecting Communities – http://wvwww.connectingcommunities.com > 304.542.1994 or Russell.kasey(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Bikeboard] Reminder about Project Prioritization and Link to new MPO Online Traffic Count Map
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Hi Bill, Could you please send me operational definitions of Feasibility, Mobility and Preference? I understand Mobility to mean the ease with which any individual can move around given the prevailing physical and social circumstances. Being a representative of bicyclists, I would rate the Mobility of each project according to its effect on the ease it presents to cyclists needing to get to where they're going on their bicycles. I understand Preference to mean how much I personally think each project is worth. Again, representing cyclists, I would prefer those projects that will encourage cycling and make cycling safer. If the intended definitions are different from these, I need to know. Also, if it's readily available, could you please send me the priority evaluation matrices (project rating sheets) in Excel format? I find PDF format good for reading but not so good for working with. Also, I asked Jing to run the FHWA model by changing NOBL (No Bike Lane) from 1 to O. If he can't do that, I wonder if he could send me his model and data file and I'll make the changes and run it. In general, I think the models do not sufficiently recognize the risk to cyclists at unsignalized intersections with high cross traffic volume. The bicycle safety scores in the LRTP Project 38 Priority Evaluation report indicate that. If I could re-run the models, the results would probably give me the priorities that I would assign to the Project 38 intersections. To understand the models, please go to http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/06130/06130.pdf For example, the model for cyclists going straight through an intersection (Bike ISI = 1.13 + 0.019MAINADT + 0.815MAINHISPD + 0.650TURNVEH + 0.470(RTLANES*BL) + 0.023(CROSSADT*NOBL) + 0.428(SIGNAL*NOBL) + 0.200PARKING) says that if there's a bike lane (NOBL=0), the traffic volume on the cross road (CROSSADT*NOBL) and the presence of a traffic signal (SIGNAL*NOBL) at the intersection is irrelevant to the cyclist's safety. I don't think so. I recognize that I'm the small fry in this ocean. I'll give it my best shot if you don't want to do any of the above but I need to know that. Frank "Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." On Jul 15, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Bill Austin wrote: > We will be providing you with PDF’s of this information as part of the next Committee meeting agenda packet. Please feel free to let us know how we may improve the presentation of this material.

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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Here's the second message. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:18:28 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Committee Members, > > Please find attached the information on the projects included in Project 38 of the LRTP mentioned in my previous email. > > Please return the project rating sheet to us by July 31 so we may summarize them for the MPO’s Committee meetings. > > 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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Bicycle Board Meeting for July 4th
by Gunnar Shogren 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Has been cancelled. I will be sending out the Action Items from the last full meeting and hopefully we can try to check off a few of them between now and August 1st, our next planned meeting. Other than that, I hope everyone is able to get outside and spend time with family and friends. And be safe.

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Pedestrians & Bicyclists at Interchanges
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

ITE Recommended Practices on Accommodating Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Interchanges: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/965985402 This would be great webinar to attend. I can't help but to think about the University Town Center and how we have been told by WVDOH that they can't do anything for bicyclists and pedestrians at this location because it is an Interchange. Meanwhile, 1000's of WVU students now live there. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Fwd: Roundabout Opening
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

The roundabout will open Wednesday June 26, not Wednesday June 27 but the training is still tomorrow, Tuesday June 25. Begin forwarded message: > From: "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 24, 2013 8:52:59 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Roundabout Opening > Reply-To: "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > > Frank > > Please let folks know the roundabout will open Wednesday. > > Thanks > > Bill > > > Sent from my Sprint phone > > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: 06/24/2013 8:11 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>,monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Roundabout Opening > > > Come to Morgantown airport tomorrow and let WVDOH show you how to use a roundabout. > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> >> Date: June 24, 2013 4:41:21 PM EDT >> To: "'Susan Sullivan'" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Bob Lloyd'" <starcitywv(a)comcast.net>, <newsroom(a)dominionpost.com>, "'Kay Murray'" <kmurray(a)wvradio.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <aforgotch(a)wdtv.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Cc: "'Walker, Brent H'" <Brent.H.Walker(a)wv.gov>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Jackie R. Marhefka'" <jmarhefka(a)wvdsl.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com> >> Subject: Roundabout Opening >> >> Please be advised that WVDOH will be allowing traffic on the roundabout at the Mileground and WV 705 beginning on Wednesday June 27th. This opening is due to the need to route traffic around the ongoing construction. The operation of the roundabout will not be exactly the same as when the project is completed due to the construction. >> >> WVDOH is holding sessions to inform drivers on how to utilize the roundabout on Tuesday June 25 at the Morgantown Municipal Airport Conference room in the Administration Building. The sessions will be held at 11:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15. The session will include a short video presentation and the opportunity to discuss the operation of roundabouts with a traffic engineer. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions you may learn more about the operation of roundabouts by clicking the roundabout link at the website below: >> >> www.plantogether.org >> >> Or click the roundabout link at: >> >> http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/videos/Pages/default.aspx >> >> Please share this information with everyone. >> >> Thank you for your assistance in this matter. >> >> >> 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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Fwd: Reminder, July 1 Ped Board meeting re: Open Street idea
by Gunnar Shogren 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Here's a chance to work w/ Ped Board and others. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> Date: June 21, 2013 11:38:25 AM EDT Subject: Reminder, July 1 Ped Board meeting re: Open Street idea Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> All - Please remember to solicit influential/interested people to attend our next Pedestrian Safety Board meeting. I would like to conduct Board business 4:30-5:00, then facilitate a discussion with our invited friends about hosting an Open Street event on High Street from 5:00-6:00. The meetings will take place in the training room on the 1st floor of the Public Safety Building. I foresee inviting a few key downtown business owners to "give" them the idea to take to Main Street Morgantown or other entity to host. As you're inviting people, please guide them to http://openstreetsproject.org/ for information to show how great such an event can be. Please start inviting folks to attend. It may be good to reply all to this email to let everyone know who has agreed to attend. 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: Roundabout Opening
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Come to Morgantown airport tomorrow and let WVDOH show you how to use a roundabout. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 24, 2013 4:41:21 PM EDT > To: "'Susan Sullivan'" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, "'Bob Lloyd'" <starcitywv(a)comcast.net>, <newsroom(a)dominionpost.com>, "'Kay Murray'" <kmurray(a)wvradio.com>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com>, <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <aforgotch(a)wdtv.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "'Walker, Brent H'" <Brent.H.Walker(a)wv.gov>, "'Allen Sharp'" <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Jackie R. Marhefka'" <jmarhefka(a)wvdsl.net>, <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Subject: Roundabout Opening > > Please be advised that WVDOH will be allowing traffic on the roundabout at the Mileground and WV 705 beginning on Wednesday June 27th. This opening is due to the need to route traffic around the ongoing construction. The operation of the roundabout will not be exactly the same as when the project is completed due to the construction. > > WVDOH is holding sessions to inform drivers on how to utilize the roundabout on Tuesday June 25 at the Morgantown Municipal Airport Conference room in the Administration Building. The sessions will be held at 11:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15. The session will include a short video presentation and the opportunity to discuss the operation of roundabouts with a traffic engineer. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions you may learn more about the operation of roundabouts by clicking the roundabout link at the website below: > > www.plantogether.org > > Or click the roundabout link at: > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/communications/videos/Pages/default.aspx > > Please share this information with everyone. > > Thank you for your assistance in this matter. > > > 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 Science
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

This seems like fun: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/emarketing/ecards/2013/21-plus-bikes/?… Carnegie Science Center special exhibit on bicycle science and engineering. Learn to ride a unicycle. Cash bar:) Frank

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CitiBike - NYC on Jon Stewart
by Christiaan Abildso 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

All - I hope you saw and enjoyed the Full Pedal Racket bit on Jon Stewart last week: http://youtu.be/en2-D76ZbyE. Christiaan

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Fwd: Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

Besides some fascinating attachments, e.g. traffic counts, crash rates, etc. you might be interested in the LRTP Priority Evaluation Matrix that the various MPO Committees are going to use to prioritize tier 1 projects in the now approved Long Range Transportation Plan. In the public meetings, bicycling projects fared well. Hopefully, they will survive and perhaps even get high priority when evaluated by the Committees. If you have any ideas for achieving such, please share. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: June 6, 2013 5:03:40 PM EDT > To: <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting > > CAC Members, > > Please find enclosed the Agenda for the June 13, 2013 CAC Meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm. > > We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 at the MPO’s offices. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this matter or if we may be of any assistance. > > Regards, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Traci Knabenshue 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Hi All! See below-- 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.

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Re: [Bikeboard] June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Frank Gmeindl will not attend tonight's Traffic Commission meeting. The Bicycle Board has nothing to report. 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 Jun 5, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > We will be meeting tonight. I apologize for the lateness of the agenda. I was at a conference the last two day and left my computer at home. 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 > > <June 2013 TC Agenda.docx>

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June Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

This Thursday! Who's gonna be attending, not attending, bringing the goodies, and anything to add to the agenda? w00t.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Jennifer Selin 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

Yes! People walk and run through the entire area, including Euro Suites, neighbors, North Elementary school, businesses, health care folks and all the way up Van Voorhis from the developments on the other side including students and families who often walk on Van Voorhis because of the steep ditches on both sides. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:35 AM, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Cycling friends - > You may want to consider writing a letter to the MPO & DOH commenting on the potential redesign of the 705/Burroughs/Van Voorhis intersection. The options were presented to the MPO Policy Board in May. Presentation attached. It could be THE opportunity to make substantial improvements to the 705 corridor (Patteson, Van Voorhis, Chestnut Ridge roads)...maybe shared lane or bicycles may use full lane markings/signs? > > The Pedestrian Safety Board is drafting a letter this week to present at next week's MPO Citizens Advisory Committee meeting (Frank G is a member as well), including the following points: > 1) view the corridor as a project rather than spot improvements; > 2) request > public input on plan options; > 3) take a more critical look at pedestrian > movement & safety, especially at North ES crossing; > 4) link to projects > outlined in our Pedestrian Safety Plan. > > Best, > Christiaan > > > ________________________________ > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting > > > > To close action item 220 regarding open BB positions: > 2 Greater Morgantown > 1 WVU Cycling > 1 Youth Commission > > 1 BOPARC ex-officio > > The attached Excel file shows current membership status. > > > > On Jun 4, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Traci Knabenshue wrote: > > Hi All! See below-- >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> 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. > _______________________________________________ >> 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 > <705_VanVoorhis_Burroughs_Intersection Analysis_Nichols.pdf> > <ATT00001>

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Re: [Bikeboard] June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hi Damien, If we're having a meeting, I'd like an update on the hit-and-run reported in the May 23 Dominion Post in which a large blue or black truck ran a stop sign and hit a cyclist on Carnegie Street: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wNS8yMyNBcj… "...the truck had damage around the front bumper and left front fender, was carrying a temporary West Virginia tag ending in the numbers 122." 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 May 31, 2013, at 8:00 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me items you would like to discuss at next week's meeting. 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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May Minutes
by Traci Knabenshue 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hello BB: May minutes attached. Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: June TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

Any items for the Traffic Commission? If not, I'm not going to attend. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 31, 2013 8:00:58 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, 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> > Subject: June TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me items you would like to discuss at next week's meeting. 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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Small group riding for Bike to Work day tomorrow (Friday)
by Christiaan Abildso 18 May '13

18 May '13

All - For those interested, 3-4 of us that live in South Park and work at Health Sciences are gathering at 8:15 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater for a ride over to Health Sciences. Weather looks excellent, about 60 at 8AM. Feel free to join, but please email me so we know to look out for you. Ride on! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar today 2pm
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '13

16 May '13

Maximizing District-Wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Principals and School Boards REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2217853838068397056

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sharrows- Bike Arlington
by Frank Gmeindl 13 May '13

13 May '13

Interesting indeed. In October 2007, the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board presented a sharrow plan for Morgantown. We proposed to install sharrows and R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs throughout the prevailing bicycling network in Morgantown. The City Manager budgeted and City Council approved $35K for their installation. The WVDOH approved, then in October 2008, disapproved when they discovered that sharrows and R4-11 signs are not in the 2003 MUTCD which I believe they are still using. The 2009 MUTCD includes them. That's one reason we included adoption of the 2009 MUTCD in "WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes". Did we do anything with that in the 2013 legislature? 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 May 13, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hello cyclists, > Thought this link was interesting enough to share… Ella > > Sharrows > Sharrows were federally approved and adopted after research by the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that sharrows significantly increase the passing space between motor vehicles and bicyclists and reduce improper bicycle behavior, such as riding on the sidewalk or riding the wrong way on a street. Sharrows are expected to be officially adopted in Virginia by the end of 2010. Arlington however is following the lead of neighboring Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, and other bike-friendly cities such as Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and New York. The County is placing sharrows in locations that are popular with bicyclists and where streets form part of the bicycle network promoted on the County’s official bike map. > > http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/biking-in-arlington/sharrows/ > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Fwd: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic)
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '13

12 May '13

Stephanie created an excellent infographic that you might want to post somewhere. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Stephanie Averkamp <stephanie.averkamp(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 12, 2013 9:32:24 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic) > > I'm a huge advocate of Bike to Work Week, and participate each year. I created an infographic documenting the health (and other) benefits of biking to work. > > Please support Bike to Work Week by embedding the following infographic on your website and sharing the benefits with your readers: > http://www.fitnessforweightloss.com/bike-to-work-week-infographic/ > > I am passionate about helping people get active and healthy. By promoting the health benefits of biking to work, perhaps we can convince a few more people to become bike commuters. > > Thank you, > Stephanie

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City Manager goals
by Frank Gmeindl 10 May '13

10 May '13

Attached are Jeff Mikorski's goals for his first 6 months as City Manager. He has certainly been supportive of the BB. I expect the new City Council should be supportive as well. However, we don't seem to be on their radar screens. Certainly by July when the new Council takes office, we should have a plan for getting Jeff and them behind us. I can imagine that crafting such a plan could also rejuvenate the BB. BTW, did anybody watch yesterday's webinar: "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities"? I kept getting a Citrix error when I tried to log in and missed it. Presenting to Jeff and City Council how bicycling could benefit our local economy could include a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 4, Encourage Economic Development. Also, I've seen claims that cities with substantial bicycling and walking are safer than motor centric cities. Gathering those studies and presenting them to Jeff and Council could them a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 5 and maybe even shift his and Council's safety paradigm. Thoughts? Frank

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Fwd: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '13

08 May '13

Marilyn, Thanks for your insights. Thanks also to Derek. Unless other BB members want me to press on with the Bike Month proclamation, I'm going to drop it. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Marilyn Newcome <mjcycling(a)msn.com> > Date: May 7, 2013 9:08:43 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > Doesn't seem worth the effort after the fact. The city seems like they are very busy. Hopefully we can get the Walgreens business award presented on time. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue May 07 12:49:04 EDT 2013 > To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Cc: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT >> To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com >> Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Frank, >> >> City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. >> >> Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 >> direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov >> >> >> >> From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM >> Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Bethany another Proc:) >> >> Linda Little, CMC >> City Clerk >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce St. >> Morgantown WV. 26505 >> 304-284-7434 >> 304-284-7525(fax) >> llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM >> Subject: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Mr. Mayor, >> >> Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. >> >> Proclamation >> Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; >> Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; >> Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; >> Whereas, May is National Bike Month; >> Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. >> >> For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. >> >> 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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Webinar today at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

5/07/2013— "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities" Presented by Darren Flusche, policy director, League of American Bicyclists' Ginny Sullivan, director of travel initiative, Adventure Cycling Association; and Mark Wyatt, executive director, Iowa Bicycle Coalition To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/833639306

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Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? Begin forwarded message: > From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. > > Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 > direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov > > > > From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM > Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Bethany another Proc:) > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM > Subject: Bike Month Proclamation > > Mr. Mayor, > > Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. > > Proclamation > Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; > Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; > Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; > Whereas, May is National Bike Month; > Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. > > For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. > > 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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May Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 03 May '13

03 May '13

Good day all. Time for another information-filled evening! One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. ***************************** May Bike Board Meeting May 3, 2012 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. 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly Business; lead by Emily * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. 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 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) ********************

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absence last meeting and bike purchasing
by Jing Zhang 03 May '13

03 May '13

Hi, everyone, Sorry I was not able to come to the meeting last night. My driver’s license was expired and I have depended on my pregnant wife for transportation. Yesterday, she was too tired to go out, and so I did not come. I am planning to shop for a bicycle this weekend, preferably a mountain bike. Does anyone has any suggestions or warnings? Thanks, Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Damien Davis Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:19 AM To: Gunnar Shogren Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda As promised, the BFC sign map is 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: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:46:18 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda Thanks who came to the meeting tonight. Nice that it didn't take all evening and Traci's iPad didn't run out of juice. And thank you Marilyn for bring the yummy treats! On another note, I found out who those bike parts belonged to Damien. Gerald Audet, a fine local rider/racer. He had posted all over the MBC list and facebook about his missing parts. I took full advantage of his situation and forced him to beg and plead. It felt very good. :) He is also very grateful to you. (I didn't take *all* the credit...) Have a nice evening and a good weekend coming up everyone! On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good day all. > Time for another information-filled evening! > > One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! > > Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. > ***************************** > May Bike Board Meeting > May 3, 2012 > 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. > 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two > "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. > * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the > best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. > * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if > they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. > 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack > project if he cannot make the May meeting. > * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. > 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. > 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule > his department heads to discuss the bike plan. > 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a > pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. > 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning > recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope > to have it ready when the store opens. > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Report from Projects > Updates from Project leaders > * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly > Business; lead by Emily > * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. 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 > 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs > Damien, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) > ******************** _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Corrected Minutes
by Traci Liebig 02 May '13

02 May '13

Hi All, Here are corrections to the April minutes I first sent out on 4/12. Nothing too crazy changed--namely that I didn't know Jing and Emily were official and a few grammar and wording corrections from Frank. I'm also attaching the March minutes again, because I buggered up the attendance chart in the version I sent on 4/12. Think I'm straight now. See you soon! Traci

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Fwd: May E-News: National Bike Month, New Research and More
by Emily Vasile 02 May '13

02 May '13

Check out the featured state (#10)! Would love to see Morgantown added to the list of funded projects. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Safe Routes to School National Partnership < Safe_Routes_to_School_National_P(a)mail.vresp.com> Date: Wed, May 1, 2013 at 11:30 PM Subject: May E-News: National Bike Month, New Research and More To: emily.vasile(a)gmail.com <http://cts.vresp.com/fbl?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fhosted-p0.vresp…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ts?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ls?59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> ** [image: Safe Routes to School National Partnership eNews]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/91a4279a…> MAY 2013 | ISSUE 87 Connect with Us [image: Twitter]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c3e0c17f…> <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/78939d58…> 1. Three New Studies on Walking and Bicycling to School, Complete Streets and Public Health Use them to strengthen your message Three new research studies contain findings that support Safe Routes to School goals and programs that aim to improve public health and the built environment through physical activity such as bicycling and walking to school. Use this research and data to strengthen your message and to help you show the proven benefits of your program. The resources section<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7a261a17…>of our website is updated regularly to provide our partners and stakeholders with new studies and research. - Predictors of Children’s Active Commuting to School: An Observational Evaluation in Five US Communities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/54ca9467…>| Journal of Physical Activity and Health - The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/beb129cc…>| Smart Growth America - The Long-Term Returns of Obesity Prevention Policies<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/555af71b…>| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2. Understanding the Impacts of the Federal Budget on Safe Routes to School Every spring, the President and Congress start the months-long process of setting spending levels for federal agencies and programs. In this month’s federal policy blog<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7b480ce2…>, learn more about proposed 2014 spending levels for transportation and health programs that affect Safe Routes to School. There is also a short update on implementation of MAP-21, including two state-level successes in Idaho and Michigan! Finally, we congratulate Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for his nomination as the next Secretary of Transportation. We are hopeful his perspective as mayor and on what communities need to be vibrant and economically competitive will be helpful during implementation of MAP-21 and the next transportation bill. The Senate still has to approve the nomination before Foxx will take office, which could take a few months yet, and until then Secretary LaHood remains at the head of the agency. 3. School Age Kids in California Are Walking 10 Percent More [image: kids-in-uniform-running-small] A new report<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/e459680a…>by travel behavior analyst Nancy McGuckin and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership reveals some impressive trends in how students are traveling to school around the state of California. The accompanying policy brief<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c582868a…>also shows that safety for children traveling on California's streets has steadily improved since 2001. Safe Routes to School is clearly getting kids moving and keeping them safe in California. Thanks to Active Living Research for generously supporting the research which funded the report! + Read *Travel to School in California: Key Findings from the National Household Travel Survey*<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/da1e44ce…> 4. Registration for the 4th SRTS Conference and National Partnership Annual Meeting Launches May 8 The Safe Routes to School National Conference will be held in Sacramento, CA from August 13-15, 2013 and is the premier Safe Routes to School event for everyone seeking to improve walking and bicycling for school aged children. Organizers are creating an action-packed program offering 60 sessions including plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, and mind mixers, as well as seven tours of local model projects. Registration will launch on May 8th with “early bird” registration fees available through June 28th. The conference registration deadline is July 23rd. Register at www.saferoutesconference.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/39037f12…> . The Safe Routes to School National Partnership also encourages you to come to Sacramento a day early to attend our free Annual Meeting which will take place on Monday, August 12 from 1-5 PM, followed by a Safe Routes Social from 5-6 PM. Those of you from California can also sign-up for an Advocacy Day on the afternoon of Thursday, August 15 right after the conference ends. Online registration for the conference, our Annual Meeting and the California Advocacy Day will launch in May. 5. Three Reasons to Celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8 May is National Bike Month, which means there are lots of reasons for kids and adults to get motivated to add physical activity into their daily lives through bicycling to school and around the community. Here are three important reasons to celebrate National Bike to School Day<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/e38c6944…>this year on May 8! - *Promoting Safety*: Encouraging walking and bicycling to school can help build support for infrastructure improvements in the broader community. Download a walkability checklist to evaluate how to improve safety at your school.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/c6ea77af…> - *Creating Healthier Habits:* Walking and bicycling to school helps kids and adults get daily physical activity that improves heath. Find tips on creating a bicycle and pedestrian safety curriculum at your school.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/b30131c7…> - *It’s Fun! *Walking school buses and bike trains are fun ways to interact with other families and strengthen community connections. Organize or join a bike train for kids and families at your school<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/f63532aa…> . 6. Upcoming Webinars on Working With Superintendents and Transportation Departments Our monthly technical assistance webinar series<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/b359957f…>features expert speakers, a chat feature for participants, and archived downloadable post-webinar recordings. Join us for these upcoming webinars: *Maximizing District-Wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Principals and School Boards * *May 16th, 2013 @ 2pm Eastern* – Register here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/362a0dfa…> Join us for this hour-long webinar where we’ll explore strategies that principals and school boards are currently are employing to encourage more walking and bicycling to school. *Maximizing City Involvement in Safe Routes to School: Educating Municipal Transportation Departments and Practitioners* *June 20th, 2013 @ 2pm Eastern – *Register here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/94f45fc9…> We’ll discuss how Safe Routes to School advocates can support municipal transportation departments and practitioners in identifying ways to safely get children active commuting to school. 7. New Faces of Advocacy The state network welcomes new advocacy organizers in FL and NJ Welcome aboard to Heather Murphy (our Florida advocacy organizer, who started April 22nd ) and Nora Shepard (our New Jersey advocacy organizer, who will officially join us on May 13th). We are fortunate to have such a robust network of passionate and qualified partners to draw from, enabling a seamless transition in our state advocacy team. We look forward to keeping the momentum going and growing in Florida and New Jersey! Take a look at our blogs to learn more about Heather (through her blog<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/ec203ee3…>) and Nora (in Laura Torchio's blog on "Passing the Torch"<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/3130443b…>) and visit our state pages to learn more about our full seven state network ( CA<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/ed69bbb2…>, FL<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/abd94a26…>, MS<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/4bbb192e…>, NC<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/cdf11e18…>, NJ<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/dc7eddc8…>, OH<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/a41b349b…>, TN<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/a5ffb450…> ). 8. Regional Network Update Growing body of research touts health benefits of active transportation As we end “Public Health Month” and enter “Bike Month,” we continue to highlight the growing body of research and news that touts the health benefits of active transportation. Marty Martinez, Bay Area policy manager, blogged about a recent study<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/7bf862d7…>that looked at how ongoing efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area to reduce reliance on automobiles would produce beneficial side effects for the region’s public health. According to this study, 99 percent of the public health benefits are attributable to increased physical activity levels rather than to decreased air pollution. This type of research is shaping development of regional planning documents, and ultimately leading to improvements in communities across the country. 9. Highlighted Blogs Shared Use Agreements – Advancing Policy in Tennessee<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/22ed1580…> Prioritizing Joint Use Agreements in Large Urban Areas<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/9f29aa2d…> 10. Featured State West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and the West Virginia Division of Highways, in January 2013 presented $824,800 in federal funds for seven projects as part of the 2012 Safe Routes to School Grant Program. Safe Routes to School Projects in West Virginia include upgrading current school crossing systems, improving or creating ADA compliant sidewalks in the area of the schools, or creating safer access to a school's walking path and playground equipment. Senate Bill 158 passed unanimously in the West Virginia Senate on March 26, 2013. Previous attempts last year at passing a Complete Streets bill had failed to make it this far because some lawmakers feared that the bill would mandate projects. The current version of the bill does not mandate, but suggests and encourages municipalities to adopt an approach to future transportation designs and planning that would take pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation into account. The bill would also create a 16-member Complete Streets Advisory Board that would make recommendations for design guidance and to track Complete Streets implementation for state transportation officials. + Read more.<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SafeRoutestoSchoolNa/59447573a8/bb3dcb26b5/0fca1ae4…> In this Issue 1. Three New Studies on Walking and Bicycling to School, Complete Streets and Public Health<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story1> 2. Understanding the Impacts of the Federal Budget on Safe Routes to School<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story2> 3. School-Age Kids in California Are Walking 10 Percent More <#13e634a613c14ca7_Story3> 4. Registration for the 4th SRTS National Conference and National Partnership Annual Meeting Launches May 8<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story4> 5. Three Reasons to Celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story5> 6. Upcoming Webinars on Working with Superintendents and Transportation Departments <#13e634a613c14ca7_Story6> 7. New Faces of Advocacy – the State Network Welcomes New Advocacy Organizers in FL and NJ<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story7> 8. Regional Network Update <#13e634a613c14ca7_Story8> 9. Highlighted Blogs<#13e634a613c14ca7_Story9> 10. 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Bike Month/Week/Days Publicity
by Susan Sullivan 02 May '13

02 May '13

Hello! I heard Frank's report at the Traffic Commission last night - does anyone have press releases, or logos, or websites for these that I could put in our Government Access Channel, eNewsletter, website and social media? I'd be happy to share and create a proactive effort from the City to the residents! 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

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Fwd: Draft MMMPO LRTP
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '13

01 May '13

Bicycle Board Members, As your representative on the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee, I will be happy to take your comments on the Long Range Transportation Plan to the MPO CAC at its meeting May 9. As stated in Bill's message below, you can read the LRTP at http://plantogether.org/Public%20Notices/PublicReview.html . The LRTP is such fun to read. One easy way to do it is to simply search for the word "bicycle" in any of the chapters. Chapter 9 is fun because it has all the great planned bicycle projects. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: April 29, 2013 5:17:05 PM EDT > To: "'Christopher M. Fletcher AICP'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Damien Davis'" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Patricia Diederich'" <planner(a)moncpc.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Draft MMMPO LRTP > > > MPO Committee Members, > > We will be considering the MPO’s Updated Long Range Transportation Plan during the Committee meetings next week. There are a few details still being finalized in some of the chapters but I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to begin reviewing the draft document now because it is so large. The Chapters that are completed are available at the MPO’s website at the link below. The TIP Amendments under consideration are also available on the same web page. > > http://plantogether.org/Public%20Notices/PublicReview.html > > A complete agenda for the upcoming MPO committee meetings will be sent before the end of the week. I look forward to seeing you at next week’s meetings. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of any assistance. > > Regards, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Rightsizing streets webinar - NEVERMIND, IT'S FULL
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

I didn't know a Webinar could be full but I tried to register for this one and was rejected because it's full. Sorry! Maybe I'll go ride now instead. Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Rightsizing streets webinar - 2:30 TODAY
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Vote Today
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Please remember to vote today if you haven't already.

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Fwd: [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: 4ank <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 27, 2013 9:27:33 AM EDT > To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway > Reply-To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com > > Thanks, Steve! What time do you think you'll be there? > > I've asked Ryan Serritella for specifics about exactly where to meet and who to see at Mylan Park on May 11. I'll let you know when I hear from him. > > This will be a good opportunity to get kids started right and to demonstrate that cyclists are respectable members of the community. > > On Friday, April 26, 2013 8:17:47 PM UTC-4, Steve Harouff wrote: > Frank count me in also. > > On Apr 18, 2013 3:59 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgme...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Here's an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police and other emergency responders. > > Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm at Mylan Park Sat. May 11. > > Respond to me or Ryan Serritella <ry...(a)groupmatrix.com> at your earliest convenience. > > 4ank > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Ryan Serritella" <ry...(a)groupmatrix.com> >> Date: April 8, 2013 1:32:42 PM EDT >> To: <bikemor...(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: "Richard Sackett" <sac...(a)groupmatrix.com> >> Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway >> >> Hi Frank, >> >> It was nice speaking with you today. Below are the details of the event. Any assistance you or your volunteers could provide would be greatly appreciated. >> The law office of Farmer Cline and Campbell will provide all of the helmets and booth space. We’d need your organizations help with fittings, bike safety checks, the road course, etc… We’ll probably need 10-15 volunteers. It will be a great event and well worth their time! >> >> Thanks! >> >> Todd D. May Emergency Responders Fair >> Saturday, May 11 10:00am-4:00pm at expo center at Mylan Park >> >> This is an event that police, fire, ambulance and military organizations have following a day of statewide training on Friday. Last year we had a WKKW promote leading up to the event and then Kovals sponsored a remote broadcast during the event. We had a few dozen fire/EMS vehicles, police cars, military equipment and a helicopter from HealthNet all on display. The objective is to invite families out so kids can get used to being around emergency responders in case they need help in the future. There were displays on fire safety, SWAT stormed a mock house and then they lit it on fire to show how firemen put out a blaze. We had a great turnout with families and lots of kids on site. This would be perfect to have car seats checked, bike helmets, etc since it's geared towards kids to start with. >> >> Event sponsor Farmer Cline and Campbell will be giving away free helmets to children 14 and under, providing bike safety checks and hosting a bike road course with prizes. >> >> Best, >> >> 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. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to monbikeclub...(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "Mon Bike Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/monbikeclub/NZJSNDJSmyw/unsubscribe?hl=en. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to monbikeclub+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > >

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May Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

It's just around the corner folks! w00t. Thursday May 2nd. Anyone got things that need to be added to the agenda? If you know of folks that would like to help out w/ cycling in Morgantown but don't feel compelled to unless they get a "title", then have them step up now! We have a few openings and would love to get some like-minded folks to join us in making our community more cycling friendly. Thanks y'all and have a swell weekend.

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Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Here's an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police and other emergency responders. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm at Mylan Park Sat. May 11. Respond to me or Ryan Serritella <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> at your earliest convenience. 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Date: April 8, 2013 1:32:42 PM EDT > To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Richard Sackett" <sackett(a)groupmatrix.com> > Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway > > Hi Frank, > > It was nice speaking with you today. Below are the details of the event. Any assistance you or your volunteers could provide would be greatly appreciated. > The law office of Farmer Cline and Campbell will provide all of the helmets and booth space. We’d need your organizations help with fittings, bike safety checks, the road course, etc… We’ll probably need 10-15 volunteers. It will be a great event and well worth their time! > > Thanks! > > Todd D. May Emergency Responders Fair > Saturday, May 11 10:00am-4:00pm at expo center at Mylan Park > > This is an event that police, fire, ambulance and military organizations have following a day of statewide training on Friday. Last year we had a WKKW promote leading up to the event and then Kovals sponsored a remote broadcast during the event. We had a few dozen fire/EMS vehicles, police cars, military equipment and a helicopter from HealthNet all on display. The objective is to invite families out so kids can get used to being around emergency responders in case they need help in the future. There were displays on fire safety, SWAT stormed a mock house and then they lit it on fire to show how firemen put out a blaze. We had a great turnout with families and lots of kids on site. This would be perfect to have car seats checked, bike helmets, etc since it's geared towards kids to start with. > > Event sponsor Farmer Cline and Campbell will be giving away free helmets to children 14 and under, providing bike safety checks and hosting a bike road course with prizes. > > Best, > > 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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250-mile ride across WV for 4-H....
by Derek Springston 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

BB Members, Just saw this in my WVU news feed and thought you might like to read about this or get involved. Have a nice day, ~Derek *Donate now to support cyclists riding to send kids to 4-H camp* Training is underway for a 250-mile bike ride across West Virginia to raise scholarship money to help send youths to 4-H camp programs. The 25 riders participating in “Outspoken for 4-H” hope to raise $20,000 by the event kickoff on June 13. Celebrating its 10th year, the ride has enjoyed much success ensuring campers can attend camp at a low cost. Over the past 10 years, Outspoken cyclists have raised more than $50,000. Many 4-H’ers take part in the event as riders and as volunteers. Twenty-two cyclists crossed the state last year, stopping at county 4-H camps to promote healthy lifestyles and show their 4-H pride. The ride finishes at Older Members Conference State 4-H Camp at WVU Jackson’s Mill near Weston, W.Va. More online: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2013/04/25/donate-now-to-support-cyclists-riding-… -- *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 Rack @ Morgantown Market Place
by Kathy Evans 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Frank, It is the consensus of the Board Of Directors of the Morgantown Farmers Market Growers Association to agree with Tom Arnold's alternate location for the bike rack rather than under the Market Place Pavilion.? We appreciate your interest in serving our biking customers, however we feel the location that Tom is suggesting a better choice. Thank You, Kathy Evans Pres. MFMGA

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Farmers Market Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Damien, Could you please reply-all to this message and attach the photos that you took last week that show the bicycle parking locations in the Morgantown Market Place? This morning, I spoke with Tom Arnold. He said that installing one post-and-loop device in each of the cross-hatched triangles as planned could interfere with vendors that occupy those spaces when the Farmers Market is operating. Since each post will be only 18" from the curb that separates the rain gardens from the asphalt, perhaps they won't interfere with the vendors on Farmers Market days. Could someone receiving this message show the photos to the appropriate Farmers association representative and get their take on it? Since we didn't have a post-and-loop rack when we took the photos, I've attached a photo of one for your convenience. Of course, if bicycles are locked to the post-and-loop racks more space would be used. Traditionally, the Farmers association has provided a small portable comb type bicycle rack at the Market entrance on market days. If they could continue doing so, perhaps a solution would be to install the post-and-loop racks as planned; "bag" them Friday night so bicycles will not be parked at them on Saturday morning; and have the Farmers association continue to provide the comb rack when the farmers market is operating. 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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Complete Streets Act waiting Governor's signature!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Good news for the Complete Street Act! It awaits the Governor's signature. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?year=2013&sessio… An interesting part of this bill is that is provides §17-4A-3, a Complete Streets Advisory Board. -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Month Proclamation
by Jim Manilla 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Thanks Linda and Frank On Monday, April 22, 2013, Linda Little wrote: > We will get it ready:) > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org');> > > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'fgmeindl(a)gmail.com');>> > *To: *"Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'jimmanilla(a)gmail.com');>> > *Cc: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, > 'cvml', 'llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>>, "Jeff Mikorski" < > jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org');>>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com');>Board" < > bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > 'bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com');>> > *Sent: *Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM > *Subject: *Bike Month Proclamation > > Mr. Mayor, > > Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is > the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since > she usually creates the proclamation document. > > Proclamation > Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents > that create diversified robust local economies; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of > American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy > bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; > Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and > through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; > Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to > realize its vision and achieve its goal; > Whereas, May is National Bike Month; > Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby > proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and > encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to > enjoy this activity's many benefits. > > For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in > Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so > could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater > Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. > > 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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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Mr. Mayor, Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. Proclamation Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; Whereas, May is National Bike Month; Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. 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: May Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

Any items for the TC May 1 meeting? Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: April 18, 2013 4:39:53 PM EDT > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Margaret Roberts" <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, "Barbara Shellito" <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "Dave McKain" <dave.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "lisa k mardis" <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Julie Thalman" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Roy Nutter" <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: May Traffic Commission Meeting > > I will be out of town on May 1, if that's the date of the meeting, but I would like an update on: > 1) letter to Terri Hough re: process of identifying streets to pave each year > 2) request to DOH to study the redesignating route 7 to Green Bag - city taking ownership of Brockway corridor > 3) response from CC re budget request made to City Council for $200,000 > 4) DOH studies of no turn on red & changing ped signals in downtown > 5) letter to City Manager (Terrence) re: process for selecting projects in the CIP > > Thanks > Christiaan > > >>> On 4/18/2013 at 4:20 PM, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items that you would like to discuss at the May meeting. 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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BB against bike lanes?
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

At the last BB meeting, in response to a statement that the BB is opposed to bike lanes, I mentioned presentations that the BB has made to various bodies including City Council and the MPO. For those of you that joined the BB after 2010, you might be interested in the presentation at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8cmukjrcuqnczuc/0Ej8VsNaZ6 . Slides 13 - 23 discuss bike lanes and where they make sense. This presentation was delivered to the conference of WV MPO's in Oct. 2010. An almost identical earlier version was presented, September 2009 to the Morgantown Monongalia MPO. The whole world is learning how to accommodate bicycles and bike lanes are only one option. Countries such as Germany that had many bike lanes and bike paths has removed many that they have found made cycling less safe. We should all learn from others' experience. Quoting from page 17 of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, "Bike lanes are appropriate · on arterials where the speed difference between motor vehicles and bicycles is high (>15 mph) and · there are no or few collectors and · collector traffic volume is low." (A collector is a side street.) But also quoting from page 17 of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, "Bike lanes may increase the incidence of crashes at crossings because cyclists are less visible in the bike lane than in the travel lane. Three common causes of crashes at crossings are the “right hook”, “left cross” and “drive out”. Right hook: motorist looks left turns right into cyclist in the bike lane. Left cross: motorist turns left into a cyclist in the bike lane who was obscured by the motor vehicles in the travel lane. Drive out: motorist pulls out in front of the cyclist in the bike lane because the motorist’s view of the cyclist was obscured by parked cars to the right of the bike lane or trees, shrubs and other obstacles in the sight line between the motorist and the cyclist in the bike lane. With more motorists talking on cell phones, texting, looking at their GPS and other distractions, it becomes ever more imperative that cyclist visibility not be compromised by positioning the cyclist where he or she can’t be seen. Bike lanes can lead both motorists and cyclists to believe that bicyclists belong in the bike lanes and not on the roadway. When a bicyclist chooses to move from the bike lane into the travel lane, the belief that the bicyclist belongs in the bike lane can lead to conflicts, crashes and injury. When bike lanes are installed the following actions should be considered to preclude these conflicts: Terminating the bike lane sufficient distance from intersection to enable the cyclist to safely merge into travel lane in advance of the intersection; Appropriate signage warning motorists that cyclists may merge at probable merge points, signage informing motorists that cyclists may use the travel lane, enforcement including citing motorists that do not yield to cyclists where appropriate and education campaigns including billboards, TV spots, radio PSAs and newspaper articles to educate motorists and bicyclists that it is lawful and indeed safer sometimes to merge from the bike lane or bike trail onto the roadway." Frank

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Fwd: Greene County Safety Day
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What are we doing for youth development? In at least one past year, Nick Hein supported this activity. This seems to be an opportunity to support youth development as well as to enhance cyclists' relationship with Greene County residents. What do you want to do? 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 18, 2013 9:50:54 PM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greene County Safety Day > Reply-To: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > > Hello, > > This e-mail is regarding our phone conversation on April 18th I spoke with you regarding Safety Day in Greene County, PA. Safety Day will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. If you have a bicycle safety program appropriate for 3rd and 4th graders we would love to have you present at Safety Day. We are expecting approximately 185 children and their teachers from Carmichaels Elementary. We are hoping to have 10-12 stations that the students will rotate through related to safety. Presenters will be ask to set up at the fairgrounds that morning between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. The students should arrive around 9:00 and spend the day visiting the presenters until 2:00. > > Please e-mail me or call, 724-833-3619 or 724-324-2954, to let me know if you will be able to join us for Safety Day. > > Thank you, > Pam Wright

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Fwd: Greene County Safety Day
by BikeMorgantown 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What are we doing for youth development? In at least one past year, Nick Hein supported this activity. This seems to be an opportunity to support youth development as well as to enhance cyclists' relationship with Greene County residents. What do you want to do? 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 18, 2013 9:50:54 PM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greene County Safety Day > Reply-To: jeff wright <jrpswright(a)yahoo.com> > > Hello, > > This e-mail is regarding our phone conversation on April 18th I spoke with you regarding Safety Day in Greene County, PA. Safety Day will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. If you have a bicycle safety program appropriate for 3rd and 4th graders we would love to have you present at Safety Day. We are expecting approximately 185 children and their teachers from Carmichaels Elementary. We are hoping to have 10-12 stations that the students will rotate through related to safety. Presenters will be ask to set up at the fairgrounds that morning between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. The students should arrive around 9:00 and spend the day visiting the presenters until 2:00. > > Please e-mail me or call, 724-833-3619 or 724-324-2954, to let me know if you will be able to join us for Safety Day. > > Thank you, > Pam Wright

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

What do you think of this? Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; Whereas, May is National Bike Month; Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. For at least the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May Bike Month in Morgantown (see attached). Should we make that happen again this year? Frank

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Fwd: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 18, 2013 5:27:34 PM EDT > To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jim Manilla <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Mon Blvd Bicycle Climbing Lane > > Damien, > > I think I can speak on behalf of all the cyclists that ride up Mon Blvd. between Eighth St. and Evansdale Dr. when I ask you to extend our gratitude to the WVDOH for the excellent job they did this morning sweeping and then washing the uphill shoulder. Through the winter, a fair amount of gravel and other debris collected there making the ascent more difficult than it already is and presented increased risk of flat tires and weaving to avoid debris. Hopefully, it will stay clean for a while and encourage more people to ride their bikes between Evansdale and Downtown instead of using their cars. > > Frank

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Fwd: Join the Excitement: Join the National Bike Challenge!
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

Any interest in this? Begin forwarded message: > From: Katie Omberg <Katie(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: April 12, 2013 2:41:12 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Join the Excitement: Join the National Bike Challenge! > > Dear Frank, > > > > As a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, we know that Morgantown is invested in cycling. Because of your community’s passion for cycling, we invite you to join us in the 2013 National Bike Challenge! The Challenge is a free and fun program to help people across the country improve their health, save on transportation, and protect the environment. The Challenge also provides a way to promote teamwork within local businesses, create a healthier community, and get people excited about bicycling. > > > > To learn more about the Challenge, visit www.nationalbikechallenge.org and watch this welcome video. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, and we’ll see you on the road! > > > > Best, > > > > Katie > > > > > > > > KATIE OMBERG, Outreach and Events Manager > KATIE(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG | 202-621-5455 > > THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS > WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG > > TWITTER | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE > > May is National Bike Month; Learn more here! > > >

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April Minutes (and corrected March Minutes)
by Traci Liebig 12 Apr '13

12 Apr '13

Hi All! Attached are the April minutes and addenda, as well as the March minutes, which have been corrected to include the attendance chart as requested. Also, I'd like to make a plug for a WVU event at which bike ideas could be shared-- please join the WVU sustainability committee for an interactive town hall meeting to introduce the university’s sustainability strategic plan. Learn what WVU is already doing, tell us what you’re doing, and tell us what you’d like to see in sustainability in the following strategic objective areas: education, research, and innovation; institutional stewardship; student engagement; public service and civic engagement; and communication. Where: Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair Time: 2:30– 5 PM Date: Thursday, April 18th Light refreshments will be served. Thanks! Mrs. K

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Re: [Bikeboard] Contemplated Bike Board Recognition - Walgreens
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

Thanks, Chris! I'm copying the Bicycle Board. As I mentioned, we haven't defined the recognition yet. I'm hoping we'll have it defined by May, National Bike Month and be able to present it to Mr. Sanders then. Do you think we should give him a heads up or just wait until we actually have something to present? Frank On Apr 10, 2013, at 2:57 PM, Christopher Fletcher wrote: > Mr. Gmeindl: > > Good afternoon. My development/construction contact with the Walgreens project in Sabraton provided me a contact concerning the contemplated Bike Board recognition...Mr. James Sanders, Store Manager, 304-826-6897. > > Please advise how you wish to proceed. > > Thank you. > > 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: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

At tonight's BB meeting, I took an action item to copy the Board on a MAP-21 funding webinar that Jeff Mikorski is hosting in Council Chambers next Tuesday Apr. 9 at 2 pm. The more of us that attend the better synergy we'll achieve. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 2, 2013 9:31:56 AM EDT > To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > > Christiaan, > > Thanks for the notice. I would like see the webinar but I have a meeting at 3:00 pm, so I can only be a part of the first hour. If your interested, we can host the webinar in the Council Chambers room, then have a followup meeting on strategy for grant applications. > > Sincerely, > > Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM > Interim City Manager > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > 304-284-7404 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > To: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 9:57:45 AM > Subject: Fw: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > > > > Jeff & Damien - > I strongly urge you to sit in on this webinar next Tuesday at 2:00. Darren & Peter are excellent at what they do. Instead of the meeting I asked for to simply discuss the project funding estimates that I requested of Damien, maybe we could sit-in together on this webinar to help us understand the big picture to fund some pedestrian & bicycle infrastructure this year (the 20% local match I proposed during the budget process). This could actually be a great meeting to include Frank of the Bicycle Board (cc'd) and maybe even Bill Austin from the MPO (also cc'd). > > I'd be happy to come to your offices or we could meet in mine in the Coliseum. If the time & date of the webinar don't work we could watch it together later when it is posted on the web. Thank you both for your great work! > 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… > > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: PBIC News <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > To: walkmgw(a)yahoo.com > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:07 AM > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options - Corrected > > > > PBIC News Brief -- News from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > March 26, 2013 > PBIC and Bike League offer free webinar on funding ped/bike projects under MAP-21 > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists for its next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > Accessing Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects under MAP-21 > Tuesday, April 9, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/5e98774b…. > > The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21) law has changed many of the familiar routes for funding bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure. But funding is still available. This presentation is intended to help pedestrian and bicycle officials learn how to use MAP-21 funding programs at the state and local levels. > > Speakers Darren Flusche, with the Bike League, and Peter Lagerwey, with Toole Design Group, will discuss ways to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources to build bicycling and walking projects, as well as how to leverage the new Transportation Alternatives program. > > At the conclusion of the webinar, both speakers will be available for questions and discussion. > > This is the first of two webinars being offered jointly by the PBIC and the Bike League. The second presentation, to be held May 7, will focus on the economic value of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other 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 > http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/e09c6429… > http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/5dd821312f/3dca12abfc/3830a4d3… > 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. Non-Profits Email Free with VerticalResponse!

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Fwd: Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> > Date: April 6, 2013, 10:27:48 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Walgreen Bicycle Parking > > I like the idea of the decal!!! > > Connector between Suncrest Middle and Panera Bread? I'm not sure of its status in your plan. Urban Landscape has a plan for it. Kara would have it. > > Jenny Selin > Cell 304-685-6569 > > On Apr 5, 2013, at 5:39 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Today, Chris Fletcher and I discussed Walgreen recognition. Chris did not have any preconceived notions about how it should be done. >> >> I explained that the Bicycle Board would like to use this opportunity to inspire other businesses to provide bicycle parking as well as to become bicycle friendly businesses. I said that I didn't think recognition from the BB would be as valuable to businesses as recognition from the City Manager, the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce. Chris felt that the Mayor would be most appropriate to present the recognition. Chris took an action item to ask the Walgreen developer how they would like to receive the recognition. Chris also recognized the value of Walgreen stating that they installed bicycle parking because it is good for business as well as because the City encouraged them to do so. >> >> I told Chris that the BB is developing a local Bicycle Friendly Business decal that the Mayor could present to Walgreen so they could display it on their entrance. It would be nice if we could get all this done before the end of May, National Bike Month. >> >> We also discussed other opportunities for improving bicycle connectivity throughout the City. We discussed First St. between Jones Av. and Jones place. Recall that the Jones Place developer agreed to replace the stairs that go up there and to install a bicycle tray alongside the sidewalk so cyclists could walk their bikes up it alongside the steps. Chris showed me some wonderful drawings of a bike/ped connector through that corridor from Jones to Lorentz. I agreed to send Chris the photos of various bike trays that we provided several months ago to the Traffic Commission to pass on to the Jones Place developer. There are many at http://tinyurl.com/bl8zgpk and a few selected from there at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xquc4lbloa8r91n/OPyjZOafkO . >> >> We also discussed the opportunity to install a bicycle tray alongside the stairway that leads from the Law School Dr. up to the asphalt path that goes to the Law School adjacent to the section of Jones Av. that terminates behind Terrace Heights apartments. Chris meets monthly with WVU and will present this idea to them .Hugh Kierig is one of the WVU staff with whom he meets. >> >> Am I missing any bicycling connector opportunities that aren't already in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx ? >> >> Frank >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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March Minutes . . . at the last minute
by Traci Liebig 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hello BB, March minutes are attached. I just got married, so you'll forgive me for my extreme lateness, right? I printed a few copies. Also, I promised at the last meeting to send the BB instructions to see bike rack locations on the WVU beta map. Here's the link: http://beta.campusmap.wvu.edu/ Here's the instructions: 1) Click the link and look for the buildings listed in blue on the lefthand side of the map. 2) Click 'Student Recreation Center' 3) An 'A' and 'B' show up on the lefthand side. Underneath 'A-Student Recreation Center' click 'What's near here?' 3) Look over at the map. Bike racks are denoted on the map with a gray box that has a P and a little bike person on it. 4) Not too many clicks, but how would you really know to do that? See you in a bit, Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Today, Chris Fletcher and I discussed Walgreen recognition. Chris did not have any preconceived notions about how it should be done. I explained that the Bicycle Board would like to use this opportunity to inspire other businesses to provide bicycle parking as well as to become bicycle friendly businesses. I said that I didn't think recognition from the BB would be as valuable to businesses as recognition from the City Manager, the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce. Chris felt that the Mayor would be most appropriate to present the recognition. Chris took an action item to ask the Walgreen developer how they would like to receive the recognition. Chris also recognized the value of Walgreen stating that they installed bicycle parking because it is good for business as well as because the City encouraged them to do so. I told Chris that the BB is developing a local Bicycle Friendly Business decal that the Mayor could present to Walgreen so they could display it on their entrance. It would be nice if we could get all this done before the end of May, National Bike Month. We also discussed other opportunities for improving bicycle connectivity throughout the City. We discussed First St. between Jones Av. and Jones place. Recall that the Jones Place developer agreed to replace the stairs that go up there and to install a bicycle tray alongside the sidewalk so cyclists could walk their bikes up it alongside the steps. Chris showed me some wonderful drawings of a bike/ped connector through that corridor from Jones to Lorentz. I agreed to send Chris the photos of various bike trays that we provided several months ago to the Traffic Commission to pass on to the Jones Place developer. There are many at http://tinyurl.com/bl8zgpk and a few selected from there at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xquc4lbloa8r91n/OPyjZOafkO . We also discussed the opportunity to install a bicycle tray alongside the stairway that leads from the Law School Dr. up to the asphalt path that goes to the Law School adjacent to the section of Jones Av. that terminates behind Terrace Heights apartments. Chris meets monthly with WVU and will present this idea to them .Hugh Kierig is one of the WVU staff with whom he meets. Am I missing any bicycling connector opportunities that aren't already in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx ? Frank

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Photos from 3/19 Bicycle Valet
by Emily Vasile 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hi All, Last night Gunnar asked about photos from the Bicycle Valet at the showing of Switch last month. Here's a link to the album<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151362000856938&type=1>in case you missed it. Great work Jonathan, Traci, and Damien in making it happen! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13
by Susan Sullivan 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hello! Could Frank also let me know when the recognition for Walgreens will be? I'll announce it, and if pictures are taken (or need to be!), I can share those, too! 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Friday, April 5, 2013 12:00:04 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Action Items from April Meeting (Traci Liebig) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:10:32 -0400 From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Action Items from April Meeting Message-ID: <515E95080200003F000C945C(a)WVUGW01.wvu.edu> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.0__=" This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=__PartF2C2F058.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.1__=" --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Good Morning BB! =20 Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. =20 Traci =20 =20 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're = okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project = if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket = commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition = for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens. --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 9.00.8112.16470"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px; FONT: 10pt Segoe UI"> <DIV>Good Morning BB!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus.</DIV>= <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if = they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo = op.</DIV> <DIV>210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack = project if he cannot make the May meeting.</DIV> <DIV>211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = <STRONG>Done!</STRONG></DIV> <DIV>212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the = BB.</DIV> <DIV>213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan.</DIV> <DIV>214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a = pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day.</DIV> <DIV>215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognitio= n for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens.</DIV></BODY></HTML> --=__PartF2C2F058.1__=-- --=__PartF2C2F058.0__=-- ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard End of Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 *****************************************

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Action Items from April Meeting
by Traci Liebig 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Good Morning BB! Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. Traci 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens.

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April Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Here is the agenda. Please review, let me know if I goofed up in some way. Attached as well. Only lie/fib on there is that I'm gonna let Christiaan give his talk straight away after schmooze time. Attached find his report as a pdf. ******* April Bike Board Meeting April 4, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Gunnar will reconvene the group who is working on the Walk/Bike Transit Map referred to in action item 194. 198. Andrew will seek out a first year WVU cycling student to get involved with the bike board. Gunnar "will hound" WVU cycling as well. :) 199. Damien will request a parking space and/or loading space on street in front of the Met once Traci gets event details about the Festival of Ideas (FOI) event on March 19th at the Met 200. Traci will find out if there will be a bus in front of the met and what exactly the plans are for the FOI event 201. Damien will ask Fred (with DOH?) if it's possible to put 'Welcome to Suncrest' signs on the same poles as the two BFC signs that were erected in Suncrest 202. Jonathan will photograph and send specs of the rack that's sitting at Positive Spin that's meant for Suncrest Middle/Matt Watson 203. Damien will find out if the city can transport the rack from PS to Suncrest Middle. 204. Frank will send someone Matt Watson's phone number (but we never decided who he would give it to) 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion 206. Derek will email BB to see who will help him get photos at Suncrest Middle for the Saris bike corral opportunity 207. Frank will let Butch know if he needs him to provide information on informal group rides for the LAB 'success stories' application 208. Traci will scan the activities suggested by LAB for Bike to Work Day and email the bike board with the ones she thinks are most attainable and are a good fit for Morgantown Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Bike Summit; lead by Christaan * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike locker graphics, bike parking in the Farmers Market; lead by Frank * Cycling-related info on the Trip Advisor Morgantown site; lead by Derek * Saris Rack Corral Contest follow-up; lead by Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * 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 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward ?? ********

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Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :(
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 4, 2013 9:34:47 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, 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>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, 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: Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM > Subject: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > WV Connecting Communities (this report is from Gary who was in the House gallery last night) -- > Bad news: > > Our HB3021 did not make the cut today. It was on the agenda and brought up for a passage vote when Rep Cadle (R) Mason got up and ranted and raved about how he was a truck driver and it takes 1,000 feet to stop a tractor trailer going 60 MPH and what’s he going to do crash into the oncoming car, run over the cyclist or run off the road? Of course none of this makes any sense but sense and reason sometimes takes a hike in the Chamber. It was enough to spook leadership… > > At that point Del Fleischauer got up and gave a good defense but Speaker Thompson had our bill moved to the “foot of the bills” and then when it came back up had it laid over a day, effectively killing it because today is the last day to move bills out of the House to the Senate. I was told the Speaker was concerned that they didn’t know if they had the votes to pass the bill so rather than letting it go down with a no vote they put it off the calendar for today. > > I’ll be looking for a “horse” - a bill that is already still alive and running that we can insert (amend) some or all of our bill into. This is a tricky maneuver and needs a lot of help from committee chairs and leadership so it’s a longshot but worth a try. > > Gary Zuckett, for WV Connecting Communities > > > > > > From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:Christiaan.Abildso@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 2:21 PM > To: Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; Don Spencer; Frank Gmeindl; Andrea Salina; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; Bill Austin; John Manchester; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Gary Zuckett; Craig Slaughter > Cc: Susie K Salisbury; Tom Lane; Jodi Urbanic; Rod Watkins > Subject: Re: HB3021 > > > All - > Update: Senate Bill 158 (Compete Streets Act) is scheduled to be taken up in the House Committee on Government Organization tomorrow, Thursday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. > Christiaan > > >>> On 4/2/2013 at 3:58 PM, <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. > The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). > I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. > If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. > Thanks everyone, kasey > >

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Rightsizing streets webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Rightsizing Streets Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies for reallocating a street’s space to better serve its full range of users. The webinar series is brought to you by FHWA, in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces, and INDUS Corporation. Rightsizing Streets will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM EDT. This webinar will explore how transportation agencies are rethinking their streets to better fit the surrounding context and create better communities. Rightsizing is an comprehensive process of reconfiguring streets and constrained ROWs by utilizing “outside the box” strategies like road diets and restriping techniques. Transportation officials from Seattle and Charlotte will share their expertise and experience with rightsizing: the process undertaken, the challenges overcome, and the outcomes realized. During this webinar, Project for Public Spaces will introduce how you can use their popular Rightsizing Streets Guide as a resource to initiate rightsizing in your community. Featuring Brian Baccus Dougherty, Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Dept of Transportation Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Dept of Transportation David Nelson, Transportation Associate, Project for Public Spaces Rodney Vaughn, Environmental Program Specialist, FHWA, moderator === Register Now | "Rightsizing Streets" webinar us2.campaign-archive1.com ContextSensitiveSolutions.org is pleased to present a webinar on "Rightsizing Streets," strategies f..

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Fwd: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Go to http://www.everybodywalk.org/takeaction and submit your comments to the Federal Register to advance walking and walkability. e.g. include sidewalks and safe crosswalks in every roadway project. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: April 3, 2013 11:14:36 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-0bbd911cef-f68f769cc5-c4a4(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > You're Invited to Give Input on the Office of the Surgeon General's > Future Call to Action on Walking > > Comment now at everybodywalk.org/takeaction > > Walking is the key to a stronger, healthier America. For families, walking to and from school and in daily life is a great way to spend time together and create healthy, active lifestyles for our kids. As the walking movement continues to gain momentum in 2013, you have the chance to help guide the national agenda around getting more people walking and building walkable communities. > > Until April 30, the US Surgeon General is looking for feedback from the public on what should be included in a future call to action around walking. Please join the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in responding! > > What You Can Do > We are calling on organizations and individuals to submit public comment to the Federal Register. You can submit any promising ideas or effective practices that you think would be work to advance walking or walkability at the national or local levels. > Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction > Watch inspiring videos > Link to the Federal Register to submit your comments > Endorse a sign-on letter outlining key principles > Go for a walk! > Encourage your stakeholders to give input. > Forward this email and post this link on Facebook! > Just like recent calls to action and reports by the Surgeon General (breastfeeding, healthy homes and smoking), your feedback will be consolidated and combined into the proposed call to action on walking. > > More Details on the Public Comment Period > During the window of April 1-30, 2013, you have a unique opportunity to provide comment to the Federal Register on the proposed call to action on walking. Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction, where you will able to easily access the Federal Register Notice, and submit detailed comments on the proposed call to action on walking. All input will be considered by the Office of the Surgeon General. Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard. > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is proud to be a partner in the Every Body Walk Collaborative. For more information about the Collaborative or the Call to Action, contact info(a)everybodywalk.org. > > Please take action today, to help tomorrow's children have safer routes, lanes and paths. > > Sincerely, > > Deb Hubsmith > Director > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > > 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 > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Great, Mark! I hope you win it. The root beer float ride sounds appealing. Unfortunately, I have another commitment April 11 in the afternoon. Hopefully we'll meet up soon. Frank On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:13 PM, mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > Frank, THANX! I registered an afterschool ride for May 8. Also, if anyone is intereted--the South Bike club is having a ride on April 11 from 2:30 to 4:30. We will ride form the rear of the school down to the railtrail to Uffington Bridge and back to enjoy rootbeer floats. Mark > > On 04/03/13, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Mark, >> >> >> Sorry for late notice. Must respond by 3 pm TODAY. South can win a bike rack. See below. >> >> Frank >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: April 3, 2013 10:06:33 AM EDT >>> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>> Cc: Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Just saw a post about a Saris Rack drawing for schools that register for Bike to School Day on May 8th. Not sure if school is still in session then but if so, could be a good opportunity for South Middle to enter the drawing and potentially win a replacement for the rack. They have to register a bike to school day event by 3pm today to enter. >>> >>> Register here: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/ >>> >>> Can someone (Derek, Frank, Jonathan?) pass this info on to the South Middle Bike Club? Short timeframe but it's worth a shot. >>> >>> Emily >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>> When Nick donated this bicycle rack last Fall, I think he was doing it on the assumption that it was required almost immediately, and that it would not be a permanent solution. Also, the PTO would work on details over time. As long as the school recognizes this is only a temporary solution until a more appropriate rack is found, I would say go for it. What I do not want to see happen is that this gets heavily publicized, and every school in the district begins installing toast racks as the standard parking solution. We are behind in just about everything in this state, let us not become behind in bicycle parking standards! >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> On 03/11/2013 04:25 PM, Ryan Post wrote: >>>> It looks like you could probably straddle the whole rack with a bike, and the wheel holder thingy would contact the crank arm or down tube. It's certainly not ideal, but it gets the job done. >>>> >>>> Certainly would be nice to get a nice new 'perfect' rack in there, but if it were me, I'd be upset I didn't get to ride today...65degrees!? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>>> I am pretty sure everyone knows my stance about this rack. When I attended Suncrest Middle School I rode a bicycle that had thin tires so I would not have been happy with this gift from PS. >>>> >>>> However, the reason why I correlated this subject with the Sarris Corral contest at the meeting this Thursday is because this could be a possible opportunity to photograph the toast rack onsite, not that I am advocating we go this route. This is a school that has not had bicycle parking in at least 50 years, so waiting a few more months to locate an appropriate rack would not necessarily be a bad approach. Ultimately, I think this should be Matt's choice, I could arrange to have him check the rack out at Positive Spin. >>>> >>>> If he is fine with using this rack, we should make it happen. >>>> >>>> -Jonathan >>>> >>>> >>>> On 03/11/2013 12:11 PM, Jennifer Selin wrote: >>>>> I don't want to slow things up. Better to get one in place. >>>>> >>>>> The donation idea was more useful if the rack was clearly inappropriate >>>>> And we really needed a different one. >>>>> >>>>> Jenny >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 11, 2013, at 12:03 PM, "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I recall there's some urgency in getting a rack installed so Matt can at least ride before he leaves Suncrest MS. >>>>>> The PS rack certainly isn't ideal but could be secured to the concreted with L-brackets. Even if left unsecured it's unlikely that anyone would be able to steal even one bike chained to the rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's get this rack over there and if Jenny/others can raise money for a better one, then as Emily points out the PS could be replaced- an opportunity for yet another bike recognition news item/ceremony. >>>>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 Emily Vasile [emilyvasile(a)gmail.com] >>>>>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:27 AM >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Bike Board >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi All- >>>>>> >>>>>> My impression from the meeting on Thursday was Matt was supposed to facilitate the delivery of the Positive Spin rack to Suncrest Middle since it was his initiative to begin with. Frank was going to pass on Matt/ Jack's (his father) phone number to follow up with him. >>>>>> >>>>>> It sounds like the PS rack is available and the Suncrest principal is OK with locating the rack there so we just need Matt to take the initiative. Then, if folks want to raise funds to get a more suitable rack installed later, it can be replaced. >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone made headway on raising funds/ a plan for getting a different rack in place? If not, I'd suggest connecting Matt/ Jack with Damien to arrange delivery of the PS rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Emily >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> All, >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you want me to see about getting the Positive Spin bicycle rack delivered to Suncrest Middle or should I wait to see if you get enough donations to purchase a new one? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Andrew Pathfinder <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Sent: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:19:36 -0500 (EST) >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's select a rack we can be proud of, then ask around >>>>>> For donations, I'll kick in some and Ask some neighbors. >>>>>> Maybe ask some parents at the school to donate, put up a plaque.. >>>>>> >>>>>> How much do we need, which rack? >>>>>> >>>>>> Jenny >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Jonathan, >>>>>> >>>>>> Could you send me a couple pictures of the bike rack at Positive Spin for South Middle. I spoke with Principal Napolillo briefly this morning about getting the rack over to the school and want is going to need to be done once it is there. He had some questions that I couldn't answer since I've never seen the rack. Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>>>>> To: "Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Cc: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:20:04 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> When it comes to rack design, I >>>>>> >>>>>> advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good >>>>>> >>>>>> list at >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm >>>>>> >>>>>> : >>>>>> support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when >>>>>> >>>>>> both wheels are left on the bike >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if >>>>>> >>>>>> the front wheel is removed >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock >>>>>> >>>>>> be securely anchored >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with no kickstand >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with water bottle cages >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle >>>>>> I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest >>>>>> >>>>>> Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I >>>>>> >>>>>> was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is >>>>>> >>>>>> significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, I would like well designed racks to be installed >>>>>> >>>>>> because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks >>>>>> >>>>>> really aren't suitable for a school environment. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -Jonathan >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: >>>>>> Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew R. Walker >>>>>> >>>>>> Pathfinder of West Virginia >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 235 High Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown Wv 26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> (304)296-0076 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.comMailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Emily Vasile 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Hi All, Just saw a post about a Saris Rack drawing for schools that register for Bike to School Day on May 8th. Not sure if school is still in session then but if so, could be a good opportunity for South Middle to enter the drawing and potentially win a replacement for the rack. They have to register a bike to school day event by 3pm today<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=591751750837216&set=a.1705444729579…>to enter. Register here: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/ Can someone (Derek, Frank, Jonathan?) pass this info on to the South Middle Bike Club? Short timeframe but it's worth a shot. Emily On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum < jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: > When Nick donated this bicycle rack last Fall, I think he was doing it > on the assumption that it was required almost immediately, and that it > would not be a permanent solution. Also, the PTO would work on details > over time. As long as the school recognizes this is only a temporary > solution until a more appropriate rack is found, I would say go for it. > What I do not want to see happen is that this gets heavily publicized, and > every school in the district begins installing toast racks as the standard > parking solution. We are behind in just about everything in this state, > let us not become behind in bicycle parking standards! > > -Jonathan > > > On 03/11/2013 04:25 PM, Ryan Post wrote: > > It looks like you could probably straddle the whole rack with a bike, and > the wheel holder thingy would contact the crank arm or down tube. It's > certainly not ideal, but it gets the job done. > > Certainly would be nice to get a nice new 'perfect' rack in there, but > if it were me, I'd be upset I didn't get to ride today...65degrees!? > > > On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum < > jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: > >> I am pretty sure everyone knows my stance about this rack. When I >> attended Suncrest Middle School I rode a bicycle that had thin tires so I >> would not have been happy with this gift from PS. >> >> However, the reason why I correlated this subject with the Sarris Corral >> contest at the meeting this Thursday is because this could be a possible >> opportunity to photograph the toast rack onsite, not that I am advocating >> we go this route. This is a school that has not had bicycle parking in at >> least 50 years, so waiting a few more months to locate an appropriate rack >> would not necessarily be a bad approach. Ultimately, I think this should >> be Matt's choice, I could arrange to have him check the rack out at >> Positive Spin. >> >> If he is fine with using this rack, we should make it happen. >> >> -Jonathan >> >> >> On 03/11/2013 12:11 PM, Jennifer Selin wrote: >> >> I don't want to slow things up. Better to get one in place. >> >> The donation idea was more useful if the rack was clearly inappropriate >> And we really needed a different one. >> >> Jenny >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 11, 2013, at 12:03 PM, "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> >> wrote: >> >> I recall there's some urgency in getting a rack installed so Matt can >> at least ride before he leaves Suncrest MS. >> The PS rack certainly isn't ideal but could be secured to the concreted >> with L-brackets. Even if left unsecured it's unlikely that anyone would be >> able to steal even one bike chained to the rack. >> >> Let's get this rack over there and if Jenny/others can raise money for a >> better one, then as Emily points out the PS could be replaced- an >> opportunity for yet another bike recognition news item/ceremony. >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 Emily Vasile [ >> emilyvasile(a)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Monday, March 11, 2013 11:27 AM >> *To:* ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> *Cc:* Bike Board >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >> >> Hi All- >> >> My impression from the meeting on Thursday was Matt was supposed to >> facilitate the delivery of the Positive Spin rack to Suncrest Middle since >> it was his initiative to begin with. Frank was going to pass on Matt/ >> Jack's (his father) phone number to follow up with him. >> >> It sounds like the PS rack is available and the Suncrest principal is >> OK with locating the rack there so we just need Matt to take the >> initiative. Then, if folks want to raise funds to get a more suitable rack >> installed later, it can be replaced. >> >> Has anyone made headway on raising funds/ a plan for getting a >> different rack in place? If not, I'd suggest connecting Matt/ Jack with >> Damien to arrange delivery of the PS rack. >> >> Emily >> >> >> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Damien Davis < >> ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >> >>> All, >>> >>> Do you want me to see about getting the Positive Spin bicycle rack >>> delivered to Suncrest Middle or should I wait to see if you get enough >>> donations to purchase a new one? >>> >>> >>> >>> *J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM* >>> >>> *Assistant****City** 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<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0gS01S4WC80a6u8Rc…> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> >>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>> Cc: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bike Board < >>> bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Andrew Pathfinder < >>> andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>> Sent: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:19:36 -0500 (EST) >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> Let's select a rack we can be proud of, then ask around >>> For donations, I'll kick in some and Ask some neighbors. >>> Maybe ask some parents at the school to donate, put up a plaque.. >>> >>> How much do we need, which rack? >>> >>> Jenny >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Jonathan, >>> >>> Could you send me a couple pictures of the bike rack at Positive Spin >>> for South Middle. I spoke with Principal Napolillo briefly this morning >>> about getting the rack over to the school and want is going to need to be >>> done once it is there. He had some questions that I couldn't answer since >>> I've never seen the rack. Thanks. >>> >>> *J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM* >>> >>> *Assistant****City** 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<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04dw0txeFy02xDydj9…> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>> *To: *"Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>> *Cc: *"Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> *Sent: *Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:20:04 PM >>> *Subject: *Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> When it comes to rack design, I >>> >>> advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good >>> >>> list at >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04gBoJo-k2cEeRU03D…> >>> >>> : >>> >>> - support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel >>> >>> - allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when >>> >>> both wheels are left on the bike >>> >>> - allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if >>> >>> the front wheel is removed >>> >>> - allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock >>> >>> - be securely anchored >>> >>> - be usable by bikes with no kickstand >>> >>> - be usable by bikes with water bottle cages >>> >>> - be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle >>> >>> I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest >>> >>> Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I >>> >>> was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is >>> >>> significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. >>> >>> However, I would like well designed racks to be installed >>> >>> because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks >>> >>> really aren't suitable for a school environment. >>> >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> >>> On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: >>> >>> Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Andrew >>> >>> >>> >>> Andrew R. Walker >>> >>> Pathfinder of West Virginia >>> >>> >>> 235 High Street >>> >>> Morgantown Wv 26505 >>> (304)296-0076 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard <https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01C3aWN_P-AU_YWs01…> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0pwOKIvY_Fef_eD00…> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?4sCCOUYYMrsd79EVuujhudw0P1Bto_V_isv-te00…> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0pwOKIvY_Fef_eD00…> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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April Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

No joke. But before we start planning the meeting I'd like to find out how many folks are planning on NOT being at the meeting because of attending the BANFF Film Festival and Circus Show. Thanks for a reply at your very earliest.

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Kasey, Looking ahead assuming HB 3021 passes the House, if we can't get the senate to repeal 17C-11-5 (a) (Far to the Right), perhaps we can get them to amend it to add the exceptions that are in the Uniform Vehicle Code Section 11-1205. Position on roadway and that 33 states have included approximately in their FTR rule. (See pp. 8-25 of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes.) If the senate will not repeal 17C-11-5 (a), a recommended fall back position could be to replace the current 17C-11-5 (a) with the following: Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the condition then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: 1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. 3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including but not limited to: fixed or moving objects; parked or moving vehicles; bicycles; pedestrians; animals; surface hazards; or sub-standard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a “sub-standard width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. 4. When riding in the right-turn-only lane. Such an amendment could mitigate most of the risks (see attached talking points) to which the current FTR language subjects bicyclists. Please feel free to open this up to our complete distribution list. I didn't do so because I didn't want to create confusion if you and/or Gary don't think this recommendation makes sense. Frank On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Kasey wrote: > My contacts in the House are telling me that. I will ask Gary to send you his thoughts. There was debate in the two committee meetings and Gary did take some notes. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:30 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kasey, >> >> I don't want to make work for you but how can I learn what is the "major opposition" to the repealing the Far to the Right section? Is the discussion recorded somewhere that I could read or listen to? >> >> Frank >> >> On Apr 2, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. >>> The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). >>> I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. >>> If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. >>> Thanks everyone, kasey >>> <TalkingPointsHB3021_KR_2.docx> >>

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Fwd: HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 2, 2013, 3:58:21 PM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, 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>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, 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> > Cc: Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Rod Watkins <rodwatkins(a)suddenlink.net>, Jodi Urbanic <jodimcmillian(a)gmail.com> > Subject: HB3021 > > Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. > The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). > I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. > If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. > Thanks everyone, kasey

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TripAdvisor - Morgantown, WV site...
by Derek Springston 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Hey guys, Just saw the news that TripAdvisor now has a Morgantown, WV site through a partnership with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau. If they don't have any cycling info there, we should add this to our agenda on Thursday. When I'm out of work, I'll take a look around the site and get back with you. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g59335-Morgantown_West_Virginia-Vacation… ~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] New Bike Rack
by Chip Wamsley 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

the list of what wrong with that school and the planning of its construction just keeps getting longer! -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/1/2013 3:45:32 PM To: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] New Bike Rack Bike rake at the new school on the Mileground. > >> >> _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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New Bike Rack
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

Bike rake at the new school on the Mileground. > >> >>

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Vote to Help Black Bear win a Saris rack today!
by Derek Springston 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Follow the address below to help Black Bear win a bike rack for their Evansdale location. We need votes by midnight tonight. You'll need to visit the site below, login with your Facebook account using the button at the top of the page. Then you must 'Like' the contest page, and finally VOTE! From there, please share on your Facebook page. Thanks, Derek http://a.pgtb.me/9DkkTF?app_data=entry_id%3D21286868 "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Anything to put before the Traffic Commission next week? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 28, 2013 9:38:21 PM EDT > To: 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, mckain david <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Gmeindl Frank <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to put on the agenda for next week's meeting. > > 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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Fwd: HB 3021
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 29, 2013 10:47:29 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: HB 3021 > > Tried to amend out, failed > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 29, 2013, at 7:47 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Barbara, >> >> Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. >> >> Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). >> >> I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. >> >> The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. >> >> I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. >> >> I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. >> >> Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> <mime-attachment> >> <mime-attachment> >> <OnePageSummaryFTR.docx> >> <DetailedAnalysisFTR.docx>

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!
by Emily Vasile 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Hey Ya'll! Vote by midnight by going here: http://on.fb.me/XMdxrG ! You'll need to log into your Facebook account to like the competition page and vote. Once you vote, share with your friends. We need over 176 (currently in the lead) to be entered into the final round. Thanks for everyone who came out this morning! Emily On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hey guys, > Here's the plan! After looking at the Doodle poll, most folks are > available on *Friday from 10am-11am for the photo shoot at the Black Bear > - Evansdale*. Try to be prompt as the managers at Black Bear will need > to focus on their lunch rush hour as early as possible. > > If possible, arrive on a *bike or bring bikes and wear cycling or > commuting-style clothing*. If you can't ride there, please try to bring > a bike or two in your car. If you can bring bikes, we still need you! > > After we take the photo on Friday, Emily or I will upload to the Saris > Facebook page ASAP, and we'll *all need to be responsible for pushing our > friends/acquaintances for votes through Social Media, etc before the end of > the day Friday*. > > Our photo will get uploaded here: > https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… > > I'll put that link over on these Google groups: Mon Bike Club, WVMBA, WVU > Cycling, or other pages you guys recommend. > I'm also going to try to make a flyer for the Black Bear folks to hang up > tomorrow to drive votes. As of today, the highest voted photo has 139 > votes. I feel confident if we work hard, we can get that many in a day. > Let's give it a shot and hope our time is worth it! Not sure about you, > but I'd feel great getting yet another nice bike rack placed in our town at > one of our favorite restaurants! > > If you have any questions, call me at 304-290-7727. > > 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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HB3021 passes House Judiciary Committee!
by Gary Zuckett 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Our bill just passed out of committee! The 4 foot passing distance was reinstated but attempts to put “far to right” were unsuccessful. The bill now goes to be reported out of committee on the floor of the full House and up for passage by wed next week. Our efforts now need to focus on the full house! Gary Zuckett From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:57 AM To: Christiaan Abildso Cc: Frank Gmeindl; Gary Zuckett; Dennis A Strawn; Charles Holley; Craig Slaughter; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Tom Wood; Rahul Gupta; Jeffrey Lusk; Greg Garrett; Christiaan Abildso; Steve Fowler; Andrea Salina; Patricia Clay; John Manchester; Stacy Bisker; Gail Pitchford; Patrick Donovan; Emily Vasile; Andrea Salina; Tom Heywood; Bike Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Great job you all! The bike bill is on the judiciary committee agenda today! Frank's email to delegate fleischaeur is right on point. Kasey Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2013, at 10:45 AM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Does this amendment to the bill to reinstate the "as far right" language mean we should NOT contact the legislators? Or, can the bill be amended again to remove the as far right language? Christiaan From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>; 'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>; 'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>; 'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>; 'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>; 'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>; 'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>; 'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>; 'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>; 'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>; 'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>; 'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>; 'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>; 'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>; 'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>; 'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>; 'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>; 'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>; 'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>; 'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Gary, Thanks for your guidance to the Com. Amendments. "This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse!" is one reason I resisted us pursuing legislation without first educating all relevant key stakeholders. The fact that the very sponsors of the bill moved to amend it to reinstate the requirement that cyclists ride far to the right displays that they may not understand the dangers to cyclists of such a law. It also displays that they may not believe that cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists but rather that bicyclists should get out of the way. Frank On Mar 28, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Gary Zuckett wrote: This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse! _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB 3021
by Kasey 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Our bill passed out of judiciary committee. Back to 4 foot passing requirement but attempt to add repeal of far to right failed. Great work Gary Zuckett! Yes, more to be done but again the dialogue and awareness/visibility of cycling issues has been incredible. Thanks to all of you for making calls and sending emails. On to the Senate! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2013, at 9:25 AM, "Steve Fowler" <SMF(a)pffwv.com> wrote: > That is a tremendously helpful animation. It would be nice to have a chance to show that to a naysayer. > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:44 AM > To: barbaraf(a)wvhouse.gov > Cc: Gary Zuckett; Bike Board; Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; Andrea Salina; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; John Manchester; Christiaan Abildso; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Andrea Salina; Craig Slaughter > Subject: HB 3021 > > Barbara, > > Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. > > Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). > > I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. > > The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. > > I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. > > I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. > > Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! > > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee!
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Thanks, Gary. Can you send us the names and phone numbers of the Judiciary members? Beyond Judiciary what other hoops does the bill have to clear before it becomes law? Is there some place on line that we can see the changes to it as it proceeds? Frank On Mar 27, 2013, at 4:26 PM, Gary Zuckett wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have good tidings! HB 3021 passed out of House Roads & Transportation this afternoon and is now headed to House Judiciary. Calls to the chair, Delegate Miley, and to all committee members would be helpful. Judiciary must pass this bill by Friday to keep it on track to be voted on the Floor by next Wed and passed over to the Senate. > > The 4 ft passing rule was amended to 3 feet. One other amendment passed – I’ll have the language tomorrow to see what else was changed. > > Thanks, > > Gary Zuckett, WV Citizen Action for WV Connecting Communites > > > > From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:Christiaan.Abildso@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:56 AM > To: Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; DSpencer36(a)comcast.net; Frank Gmeindl; Andrea Salina; Emily Vasile; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; Bill Austin; John Manchester; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Gary Zuckett; Gary Zuckett; Andrea Salina; Craig Slaughter > Subject: Re: HB3021 is moving! > > > Excellent! I've sent the message out to members of my pedestrian safety board list and contacted Del Barill. > Well done. > Christiaan > > >>> On 3/26/2013 at 5:39 PM, <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & > Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. > If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to > urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in > case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you > will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to > encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I > tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough > report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question > has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right > of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also > ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists > (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing > requirement. > Thanks for your help. > kasey > > House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee > Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 > Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 > Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 > Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 > Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 > Boggs -- 304.340.3220 > Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 > Lynch --304.340.3392 > Marcum --304.340.3126 > Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 > Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. > Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 > Stephens -- 304.340.3395 > Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. > Walker -- 304.340.3135 > Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you > want to thank him. > Ambler -- 304.340.3129 > Butler -- 304.340.3199 > Cadle -- 304.340.3118 > Ellington -- 304.340.3172 > Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 > Evans -- 304.340.3151 > Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 > Howell -- 304.340.3191 > Shott -- 304.340.3187 > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.3267 / Virus Database: 3161/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 >

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HB 3021
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Barbara, Please repeal 17C-11-5 (a) that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable. Today, the Judiciary Committee will consider HB 3021. As introduced, HB 3021 repealed 17C-11-5 (a). The Transportation and Roads Committee amended HB 3021 and reinstated 17C-11-5 (a). I've attached a one-page summary of the dangers that riding far to the right as required by 17C-11-5 (a) present to bicyclists. Basically, when cyclists ride too far right on narrow roads, motorists pass dangerously close; intrude into the on-coming lane when there is on-coming traffic; make right turns into cyclists at driveways and intersections; run into cyclists from behind when the cyclists turn left from the right side of the lane; turn left into on-coming cyclists that they don't see because they are screened by overtaking traffic and broken pavement, potholes, broken glass, debris and other hazards that are prevalent at the edge of the road cause bicyclists to crash. The one-minute animation at http://commuteorlando.com/ontheroad/animations/narrowlane/narrowlane.html shows what happens when a cyclist rides too far right in narrow lanes. I've also attached a detailed analysis that shows how 17C-11-5 (a) contradicts and confounds other laws. A fundamental issue underlying this and other such laws that discriminate against bicyclists is equal rights and justice for bicyclists, motorists and other road users. I will call you to discuss this issue. If you would like to call me, my number is 304-376-0446. Thanks for your continued support of bicyclists! Frank D. Gmeindl League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #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] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee!
by gary Zuckett 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

I feel we should move quickly in support of moving the bill in the house. We have two of three items - 3ft & side path intact. We can work to fix it in the Senate. The challenge for now is to get it passed out of Judiciary committe by tomorrow to keep it alive! Sent from my Galaxy S®III -------- Original message -------- From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Date: 03/28/2013 10:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>,Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>,'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>,'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>,'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>,'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>,'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>,'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>,'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>,'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>,'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>,'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>,'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>,'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>,'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>,'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>,'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>,'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>,'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>,'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>,'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>,'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>,'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Does this amendment to the bill to reinstate the "as far right" language mean we should NOT contact the legislators? Or, can the bill be amended again to remove the as far right language? Christiaan From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> Cc: 'Dennis A Strawn' <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>; 'Charles Holley' <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>; 'Kasey Russell' <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>; 'Craig Slaughter' <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>; 'Ted Armbrecht' <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>; 'Michael Loughney' <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>; 'Tom Wood' <twood84(a)gmail.com>; 'Rahul Gupta' <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>; 'Jeffrey Lusk' <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>; 'Greg Garrett' <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>; 'Christiaan Abildso' <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Steve Fowler' <smf(a)pffwv.com>; 'Andrea Salina' <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>; 'Patricia Clay' <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>; 'John Manchester' <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>; 'Stacy Bisker' <selaineb(a)gmail.com>; 'Gail Pitchford' <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>; 'Patrick Donovan' <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>; 'Emily Vasile' <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>; 'Andrea Salina' <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>; 'Tom Heywood' <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>; 'Bike Board' <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021 passes Transportation Committee! Gary, Thanks for your guidance to the Com. Amendments. "This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse!" is one reason I resisted us pursuing legislation without first educating all relevant key stakeholders. The fact that the very sponsors of the bill moved to amend it to reinstate the requirement that cyclists ride far to the right displays that they may not understand the dangers to cyclists of such a law. It also displays that they may not believe that cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists but rather that bicyclists should get out of the way. Frank On Mar 28, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Gary Zuckett wrote: This is part of the danger of opening the code to make things better – sometimes it can make things worse! _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Black Bear/ Saris Bike Rack Photo Shoot on Friday...
by Derek Springston 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

Hey guys, Here's the plan! After looking at the Doodle poll, most folks are available on *Friday from 10am-11am for the photo shoot at the Black Bear - Evansdale*. Try to be prompt as the managers at Black Bear will need to focus on their lunch rush hour as early as possible. If possible, arrive on a *bike or bring bikes and wear cycling or commuting-style clothing*. If you can't ride there, please try to bring a bike or two in your car. If you can bring bikes, we still need you! After we take the photo on Friday, Emily or I will upload to the Saris Facebook page ASAP, and we'll *all need to be responsible for pushing our friends/acquaintances for votes through Social Media, etc before the end of the day Friday*. Our photo will get uploaded here: https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… I'll put that link over on these Google groups: Mon Bike Club, WVMBA, WVU Cycling, or other pages you guys recommend. I'm also going to try to make a flyer for the Black Bear folks to hang up tomorrow to drive votes. As of today, the highest voted photo has 139 votes. I feel confident if we work hard, we can get that many in a day. Let's give it a shot and hope our time is worth it! Not sure about you, but I'd feel great getting yet another nice bike rack placed in our town at one of our favorite restaurants! If you have any questions, call me at 304-290-7727. 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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Saris Rack Photo Shoot at Black Bear Evansdale
by Derek Springston 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Hey guys, Please fill in this Doodle poll if you're available to help with the Saris Rack contest photo shoot this Thursday or Friday at the Black Bear Evansdale. http://doodle.com/hg5h74dz44tbwcbu Assuming we complete the photo shoot and upload a photo, we'll need all of you to ask your friends to vote Thursday and Friday at Saris's contest page: https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR… Feel free to share this email to other groups. I'll be posting this on Mon Bike Club as well. 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<https://www.facebook.com/SarisCycleRacks?v=app_212049048919872&app_data=gaR…> *

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Call your delegates
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Tomorrow, Wed. Mar. 27 the WV House of Delegates Roads and Transportation Committee will consider HB3021 at 2:00 PM. Please call your delegates and urge them to support HB3021 (attached). HB3021 repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; repeals the law that requires cyclists to use a sidepath and not the roadway and amends a law to require motorists to allow a minimum of 4-feet when passing a bicyclist. House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 Boggs -- 304.340.3220 Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 Lynch --304.340.3392 Marcum --304.340.3126 Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 Stephens -- 304.340.3395 Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. Walker -- 304.340.3135 Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you want to thank him. Ambler -- 304.340.3129 Butler -- 304.340.3199 Cadle -- 304.340.3118 Ellington -- 304.340.3172 Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 Evans -- 304.340.3151 Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 Howell -- 304.340.3191 Shott -- 304.340.3187 For info substantiating the bill, see attached CClegislationV10.docx 4ank

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Call your delegates
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Tomorrow, Wed. Mar. 27 the WV House of Delegates Roads and Transportation Committee will consider HB3021 at 2:00 PM. Please call your delegates and urge them to support HB3021 (attached). HB3021 repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as practicable; repeals the law that requires cyclists to use a sidepath and not the roadway and amends a law to require motorists to allow a minimum of 4-feet when passing a bicyclist. House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 Boggs -- 304.340.3220 Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 Lynch --304.340.3392 Marcum --304.340.3126 Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 Stephens -- 304.340.3395 Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. Walker -- 304.340.3135 Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you want to thank him. Ambler -- 304.340.3129 Butler -- 304.340.3199 Cadle -- 304.340.3118 Ellington -- 304.340.3172 Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 Evans -- 304.340.3151 Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 Howell -- 304.340.3191 Shott -- 304.340.3187 For info substantiating the bill, see attached CClegislationV10.docx 4ank

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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:31:38 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: HB3021 is moving! > > Hi Kasey, > > Great job keeping HB3021 moving! I hope the talking points will help the delegates decide to approve it. I would like to flag one error in the talking points though. The last sentence in the third paragraph says, "WV is only one of nine states that do not have far to the right without any exceptions." WV is one of nine states that do have far to the right without exceptions. The other states either do not have a far to the right requirement or have a far to the right requirement with exceptions that enumerate situations in which far to the right does not apply. > > Good luck! > > Frank > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & >> Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. >> If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to >> urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in >> case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you >> will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to >> encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I >> tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough >> report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question >> has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right >> of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also >> ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists >> (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing >> requirement. >> Thanks for your help. >> kasey >> >> House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee >> Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 >> Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 >> Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 >> Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 >> Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 >> Boggs -- 304.340.3220 >> Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 >> Lynch --304.340.3392 >> Marcum --304.340.3126 >> Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 >> Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. >> Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 >> Stephens -- 304.340.3395 >> Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. >> Walker -- 304.340.3135 >> Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you >> want to thank him. >> Ambler -- 304.340.3129 >> Butler -- 304.340.3199 >> Cadle -- 304.340.3118 >> Ellington -- 304.340.3172 >> Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 >> Evans -- 304.340.3151 >> Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 >> Howell -- 304.340.3191 >> Shott -- 304.340.3187 >> <TalkingPointsHB3021_KR.docx> >

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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 5:39:53 PM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, 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>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, 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: HB3021 is moving! > > Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & > Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. > If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to > urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in > case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you > will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to > encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I > tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough > report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question > has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right > of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also > ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists > (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing > requirement. > Thanks for your help. > kasey > > House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee > Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 > Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 > Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 > Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 > Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 > Boggs -- 304.340.3220 > Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 > Lynch --304.340.3392 > Marcum --304.340.3126 > Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 > Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. > Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 > Stephens -- 304.340.3395 > Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. > Walker -- 304.340.3135 > Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you > want to thank him. > Ambler -- 304.340.3129 > Butler -- 304.340.3199 > Cadle -- 304.340.3118 > Ellington -- 304.340.3172 > Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 > Evans -- 304.340.3151 > Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 > Howell -- 304.340.3191 > Shott -- 304.340.3187

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:48:02 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-3889a20bad-d07fa7ea7a-b37a(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > March 26, 2013 > > PBIC and Bike League offer free webinar on funding ped/bike projects under MAP-21 > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists for its next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Accessing Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects under MAP-21 > Tuesday, April 9, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/314266834. > > The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) law has changed many of the familiar routes for funding bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure. But funding is still available. This presentation is intended to help pedestrian and bicycle officials learn how to use MAP-21 funding programs at the state and local levels. > > Speakers Darren Flusche, with the Bike League, and Peter Lagerwey, with Toole Design Group, will discuss ways to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources to build bicycling and walking projects, as well as how to leverage the new Transportation Alternatives program. > > At the conclusion of the webinar, both speakers will be available for questions and discussion. > > This is the first of two webinars being offered jointly by the PBIC and the Bike League. The second presentation, to be held May 7, will focus on the economic value of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other 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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Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

<http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Win a Saris Bike Corral <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest need, most compelling location and strong public support of a bike corral. Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral and include a brief description of why you would like to see a bike corral in that location. Entries with public support are more likely to make it to the final round. Get your friends and family to spread the word for your community to VOTE for your entry. It is simple to enter: Option 1: Visit our Facebook Contest Page <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> and upload your picture and description using the form by March 29 Option 2: Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> by March 29 Include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral in that location Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached Contest Timeline: * *March 1 - March 29:* Entries must be submitted between * *April 1 - April 5:* Three finalists will be selected and posted on our Facebook page for voting * *April 8: *Winner Announced For questions please contact Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> What is a bike corral? A bike corral converts the space of one car parking stall to parking for 10 bikes. It’s a great use of space and a low cost option for more customer parking, it frees up sidewalk space for pedestrian foot traffic and communicates a commitment to bike friendliness. /The Hopleaf Brewery is located in one of Chicago’s most bike focused neighborhoods. Many patrons arrive via bike throughout the year. Turning a loading zone into bike parking for 12 bikes has provided a boost for business at the brewery and has added to the streetscape of the neighborhood./ /The Andersonville bike corral is part of a parklet designed as part of Chicago’s People Spot program. Custom logo plates promote Andersonville’s bike friendliness. /

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Re: [Bikeboard] three/four foot passing
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, Here are some suggested bullet points for the 4-foot passing law. The 4-foot passing requirement: creates an easily visualized distance for police to enforce and for motorists to employ when passing bicyclists; increases awareness that bicyclists are legitimate road users; establishes a bicyclist's right to space and improves interactions with motorists (previously, motorists may have been unsure of the minimum distance required to safely pass a bicyclist); can lead to an increase in the number and types of bicyclists within the community; may help support implementation of Complete Streets policies; is consistent with 3 or 4-foot passing requirements in adjoining states, PA, MD and TN. (Note: I don't know whether OH, VA, KY, NC have considered 3 or 4-foot passing requirements). In the past 10 years, there has been a strong trend among states to enact laws that require a motorist to allow a definite minimum distance, usually 3-feet when passing a bicycle. The graph on p. 10 of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes indicates that there is tremendous momentum for 3 or 4-foot passing laws. Concerning your question about law enforcement needing a law on the books when a cyclist is hit, 17C-7-3 already says, "The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give an audible signal and 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." but here it gets sticky because according to 17C-1-2, a bicycle is not a vehicle however, according to 17C-11-2, a bicyclist shall be granted the same rights as applicable to the driver of a vehicle. As I said several times before, I added the 4-foot law to the legislative agenda because the WVCF favored a 3-foot law when we talked several years ago after the first annual WV cycling symposium (and PA has passed a 4-foot law since). At that time, I argued that 17C-7-3 already gave police the law that they needed to cite motorists that pass bicyclists too closely. I also argued that the safe passing distance increases with the difference in speed between the motor vehicle and the bicycle. 3-feet is not enough when the motor vehicle is traveling more than 25-mph faster than the bicyclist; especially when the motor vehicle is a coal truck. Nevertheless, the nation is going with 3 or 4-foot passing rules and that's probably the strongest argument for WV having one too. Frank On Mar 25, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Frank -- I am adding bullet points for not having mandatory side paths > and adding the 3/4 foot passing requirement. I am referencing the > number of states for precedence but do you have a couple of talking > points in favor of a 3 or 4 foot passing rule? Like, law enforcement > needs a law on the books when a cyclist is hit or this gives us more > visibility for driving safely around cyclists? > Thanks for your help! > Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Great! On Mar 25, 2013, at 6:36 AM, Kasey wrote: > Thanks Frank. > Gary and I are to talk this morning. I will email everyone with the status and plan. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 23, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: >> Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: >> >>> Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. >>> If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Kasey, >>>> >>>> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>>>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>>>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>>>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>>>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>>>> Thanks, Kasey >>>>> <bike bill.pdf> >> <TalkingPointsFTR.docx>

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Check it out! The new Sabraton Walgreen's provides proper bicycle parking for up to 8 bikes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. Frank On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: > Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. > If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kasey, >> >> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>> <bike bill.pdf> >>

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Fwd: HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

This morning, HB3021 that requires motorists to pass bicycle no closer than 4-feet and eliminates the requirement to ride as far to the right as practicable and eliminates the requirement to use a useable sidepath when available and not the roadway was introduced to the WV legislature. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 21, 2013 12:21:45 PM EDT > To: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> > Subject: HB3021 > > Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! > It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. > If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. > Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. > Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. > Thanks, Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Gunnar Shogren 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > 331 Beechurst Avenue. Thanks Derek. A street address always works well and/or best. (make me click on a website link...) :) Didn't/don't they have a little paved ramp down to the rail trail, albeit probably "unsanctioned" and a bit sketchy? They have steps there. It's like a 7 foot difference isn't it? Or perhaps they're doing something different now. I will look at it and report back later in this fine and blustery day. > > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >> <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >> > On the way down to BOPARC to pick up tags for the valet service tonight, >> > I >> > observed workers in the process of finishing the cement for steps going >> > down >> > to the rail trail at the new Beech View Place development (I believe >> > that is >> > the correct name). >> >> Care to enlighten me/us as to just where this is? I just tried The >> Google and didn't come up w/ anything. >> >> > >> > This is a perfect opportunity to request that ramp(s) be placed on the >> > side >> > of these new steps so that bicyclists can easily push their bicycles >> > up/down, rather than having to carry their bicycles up the steps. This >> > would be an easy thing to add. >> > >> > Who could we contact to make this request? >> > >> > -Jonathan >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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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Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

On the way down to BOPARC to pick up tags for the valet service tonight, I observed workers in the process of finishing the cement for steps going down to the rail trail at the new Beech View Place development (I believe that is the correct name). This is a perfect opportunity to request that ramp(s) be placed on the side of these new steps so that bicyclists can easily push their bicycles up/down, rather than having to carry their bicycles up the steps. This would be an easy thing to add. Who could we contact to make this request? -Jonathan

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Today - Free bicycle valet parking @ SWITCH
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

Today at WVU's Festival of Ideas showing of SWITCH at the Metropolitan Theater you will have the opportunity to be part of what I believe is the first ever free bicycle valet parking service in the history of Morgantown. Even if you do not stay for the whole event, you will have made history, think about that. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. so arrive a little earlier to get premium parking in the loading zone right outside the front door. Volunteers include Derek from the BB, Mark Wm. Thorne with the South Middle Bike Club, Gus, and me. Additionally, we will be filmed by a senior majoring in journalism for a multimedia piece. Get in the zone! -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 18, 2013 3:22:36 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thanks, Kasey. > > Frank > > On Mar 18, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Just the bill. I have city council tonight and will bring the package. Another great idea :)! >> >> On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? >> >> >> On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Thoughts? >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> >>> Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Williams, Shawn >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. >>> >>> >>> >>> Shawn >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Webster, Brent >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 >>> To: Williams, Shawn >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. >>> >>> I would love to hear your perspective. >>> >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >>> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >>> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> G >>> >>> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >>> attachments: >>> >>> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >>> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >>> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >>> >>> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. >>> >>> >> >> >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Here we go! Any suggested response? Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 18, 2013 2:46:06 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Subject: Fwd: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Attached is the draft bill resulting from the legislative agenda that the BB recommended to West Virginia Connecting Communities. Any comments? The attached draft bill does not include our recommendation for the state to adopt the 2009 MUTCD. That will be addressed in a separate bill. Please give me your comments ASAP as I would like to respond to Kasey no later than Tuesday. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 15, 2013 7:20:45 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com> > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Frank and Steve, please review this legislation. We finally got something! > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Kasey, >> >> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >> >> Thanks >> >> G >> >> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >> attachments: >> >> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >> >

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WVU Festival of Ideas at Met
by Susan Sullivan 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

Hello: I asked to be added to a distribution list for when the completed release for the Switch film screening was complete so that I could publicize the bike valet and the work by the Bike Board, but I have not received it. Can someone please forward that to me? 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

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Pgh gets Bike Share
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pi… They got $1.6M federal funding. Pgh. that started installing Shared Lane Markings a year after we proposed to do so in 2007 is now 16th highest bicycle commuting city in the nation and named one of the nation's top 30 bicycle friendly cities. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Derek Springston 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Bike Board Members, As promised, here are my task recommendations to proceed with sending a photo for the SARIS rack contest. So far Jonathan, Emily, and I are working on this. *Would anyone else like to help? *It has to be submitted by the 29th of March, so we don't have much time to act. I'd like folks to *volunteer for the tasks below today and tomorrow*. Then we'll proceed. *Tasks* 1. *Derek - *Contact Black Bear owners to see if they mind us asking Mr. Sellaro about the bike rack as we had considered last year. I don't want to spend a whole lot of time on this since we did last year, but if Mr. Sellaro is ok with it, then we'll proceed. 2. *Any BB Member or SARIS committee* *member* - Submit locations you think would be appropriate for Saris rack in order to Develop list of possible businesses and locations around town that would provide greatest need for a rack. 3. *Volunteer?* - Email BB for vote on top 5 locations (or so) to pursue contacting. 4. *Volunteer?* - Develop list of contact information and call for permission to take photo of their location with a group of staged cyclists and/or students, others. Establish time to take photo with each business. Would be best to schedule these photos perhaps as part of a small group ride on Saturday or Sunday so we can get them all done at once, but would be nice not to have the same exact people in each one! 5. *Volunteer?* - Round up group of volunteer cyclists for scheduled times. Could use Mon Bike Club, Bike Board, or WVU Cycling Club, etc to round folks up. 6. *Emily and volunteer cyclists* - Take photos at locations 7. *Volunteer?* - Submit Photos to Saris 8. *Volunteers?* - Post article on Morgantownbike.com, Facebook, talk to friends about voting for our picture(s) after March 29th on the Saris website. *Please volunteer to help today or tomorrow! * ~Derek On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Cool, thanks Derek. See you Thursday! > > Emily > > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Gunnar and Emily, >> In prep for Thursday and this opportunity, I can dig up the old emails to >> the Black Bear folks in case we wish to try with them again. >> Thanks Jonathan. I can be part of the team to help with this again. >> Derek >> >> "Let deeds, not words, be your >> adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha >> >> "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer >> despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells >> On Mar 1, 2013 7:03 PM, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Thanks for sending this out, Jonathan. Can we add this to our agenda >>> for >>> > this week, Gunnar? >>> >>> You bet we can! >>> Who wants to take charge of this? Emily? Jonathan? Bueller? >>> (Emily might not know that we half tried this last year...) >>> >>> > >>> > >>> > On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> > <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: >>> >>> Woah! >>> I just now saw your new email Jonathan! Congrats. >>> Oh do tell!! >>> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest >>> >> >>> >> Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest >>> >> need, most compelling location and strong public support of a bike >>> corral. >>> >> Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike >>> Corral and >>> >> include a brief description of why you would like to see a bike >>> corral in >>> >> that location. >>> >> >>> >> Entries with public support are more likely to make it to the final >>> >> round. Get your friends and family to spread the word for your >>> community to >>> >> VOTE for your entry. >>> >> >>> >> It is simple to enter: >>> >> >>> >> Option 1: >>> >> >>> >> Visit our Facebook Contest Page and upload your picture and >>> description >>> >> using the form by March 29 >>> >> >>> >> Option 2: >>> >> >>> >> Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com by March 29 >>> >> Include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike >>> >> Corral in that location >>> >> Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached >>> >> >>> >> Contest Timeline: >>> >> >>> >> March 1 - March 29: Entries must be submitted between >>> >> April 1 - April 5: Three finalists will be selected and posted on our >>> >> Facebook page for voting >>> >> April 8: Winner Announced >>> >> >>> >> For questions please contact Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com >>> >> >>> >> What is a bike corral? >>> >> >>> >> A bike corral converts the space of one car parking stall to parking >>> for >>> >> 10 bikes. It’s a great use of space and a low cost option for more >>> customer >>> >> parking, it frees up sidewalk space for pedestrian foot traffic and >>> >> communicates a commitment to bike friendliness. >>> >> >>> >> The Hopleaf Brewery is located in one of Chicago’s most bike focused >>> >> neighborhoods. Many patrons arrive via bike throughout the year. >>> Turning a >>> >> loading zone into bike parking for 12 bikes has provided a boost for >>> >> business at the brewery and has added to the streetscape of the >>> >> neighborhood. >>> >> >>> >> The Andersonville bike corral is part of a parklet designed as part of >>> >> Chicago’s People Spot program. Custom logo plates promote >>> Andersonville’s >>> >> bike friendliness. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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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SARIS Rack contest...
by Derek Springston 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Jonathan, I am writing on behalf of the Morgantown, WV Bicycle Board. We are planning to submit to the SARIS Bike Corral program. Can you provide us with the rack's specs, installation recommendations, and any other documents you might have which could help us convince folks in our area that they want this rack? How many locations are we allowed to submit? :) 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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Listen 10am to Senate CTI discuss Complete Streets
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Thanks to Christiaan for the heads up. This morning, you can listen <http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm> to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure discuss Senate Bill 158 <http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb158%20int…> which concerns the creation of the Complete Streets Act, beginning at 10:00 a.m. It is sure to be interesting. -Jonathan

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Bike Racks at Schools
by Andrew Pathfinder 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. Thanks, Andrew Andrew R. Walker Pathfinder of West Virginia 235 High Street Morgantown Wv 26505 (304)296-0076

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Fwd: WVCC Annual Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

FYI. WVCC meeting May 1, 10-11:30 am in Charleston. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 11, 2013 11:14:06 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, 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>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, 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> > Cc: "Kirk, Lolita" <Lolita.Kirk(a)wv.gov>, gary.rhineheart(a)wv.gov, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Subject: WVCC Annual Meeting > > Hello WVCC Members -- our annual meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. If anyone is interested in lunch following the meeting, please let me know. We will meet at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Dept. at 108 Lee Street, East, in downtown Charleston. We will have access to teleconferencing and other fancy technology. If there are items you would like to see on the agenda, please let me know. > > Also, Gary Zuckett has been able to get our cycling legislation down to bill drafting in the House thanks to Delegate Danny Wells, Kanawha County. I will send the bill draft out as soon as I have a copy. We hope to have Senator McCabe do the same in the Senate but we are waiting on his final approval. > > Senate Bill 158 - the Complete Streets Act - is on the agenda of the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. If anyone is in Charleston and can attend this meeting, please let me know. > > > Thanks, Kasey > Kasey Russell > 304.542.1994 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike valet ?
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '13

09 Mar '13

Hi Mark, On March 19; 6:30 pm at the Met Theatre, the WVU Festival of Ideas is presenting Switch, http://festivalofideas.wvu.edu/archive/scott-tinker - a movie at 6:30 followed by a lecture. I would guess the valets would be needed 6-9:30. Jonathan Rosenbaum, the current Director of Positive Spin announced at last Thursday's regular monthly Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board meeting that Positive Spin is going to provide bicycle parking and bicycle valet service for Switch attendees that arrive on bicycles. Some Bicycle Board members, including Traci Liebig volunteered to try to provide a bike rack. Nobody volunteered to be valets. I expect Jonathan Rosenbaum is the Point of Contact. I copied him as well as some of the others that volunteered to help; as well as the whole Bicycle Board. Jonathan's phone number is 304-599-2370. Frank On Mar 9, 2013, at 4:43 PM, mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > Frank, The South Bike Club is curious! What and when is the event needing bike valets? We might very well be interested if the date and time are good. I e-mailed Traci ? who was addressed in the e-mail you forwarded, but have yet to hear from her. Mark

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Switch Film Screening
by Traci Liebig 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hi BB, WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker does not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking. The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to have our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing to give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that shows road ratings). Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and then get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask my facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what you want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraption? We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not what to be liable for any potential theft. Our final task should be personally encouraging folks to ride their bikes to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks in the street! Thanks! Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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MET Theatre
by Susan Sullivan 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hello! Since this is a MET Theatre event, I could publicize it for you guys! Traci, could you add me to your distribution list for this information? Thanks so much! 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 12:00:12 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 21 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Switch Film Screening (Traci Liebig) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:06:16 -0500 From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Switch Film Screening Message-ID: <5139B8180200003F000C77A6(a)WVUGW01.wvu.edu> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__Part86B6E378.0__=" This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=__Part86B6E378.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__Part86B6E378.1__=" --=__Part86B6E378.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi BB, =20 WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker does = not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be = clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking. =20 The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to have = our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing to = give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to = promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that = shows road ratings). =20 Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and then = get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask my = facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what you = want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraption? = We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not = what to be liable for any potential theft. =20 Our final task should be personally encouraging folks to ride their bikes = to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks in the street! =20 Thanks! =20 Traci =20 =20 Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu =20 Think before you print. Thanks! --=__Part86B6E378.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 9.00.8112.16464"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px; FONT: 10pt Segoe UI"> <DIV>Hi BB,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>WVU Events likes our idea and is happy to have us there. The speaker = does not have a bus or anything, so the area in front of the Met should be = clear if Damien wants to ask for that space for bike valet parking.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The press release is slated to go out on March 13th, so we need to = have our details firmed up by then to get them included. They are willing = to give us a small table in the foyer as well to promote what we want to = promote (I would suggest Bike Month type stuff and/or the GIS map that = shows road ratings).</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Once we have details, I can vet a little write up through the BB and = then get it to University News. So--- the next step would be for me to ask = my facilities group if we can borrow the comb racks we have. Is that what = you want me to do or do you want to talk to this person with the contraptio= n? We will also need a volunteer to babysit the bikes because WVU will not = what to be liable for any potential theft.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Our final task should be <EM>personally</EM> encouraging folks to = ride their bikes to the screening so we don't have a bunch of empty racks = in the street!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci Liebig</DIV> <DIV>Conservation Specialist</DIV> <DIV>Facilities Management</DIV> <DIV>West Virginia University</DIV> <DIV>P.O. Box 6570</DIV> <DIV>Morgantown, WV  26506</DIV> <DIV>304.293.9500</DIV> <DIV>wecan.wvu.edu</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Think before you print. Thanks!</DIV></BODY></HTML> --=__Part86B6E378.1__=-- --=__Part86B6E378.0__=-- ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard End of Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 21 *****************************************

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Chip Wamsley 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

To all, The rack that Frank showed is called a "J' rack, and it holds smaller wheeled bikes better than a rack that has the front bar on the ground. A lot of companies that make park furniture supply that style as the "J" parts are a similar component of their picnic benches. Prices should be about $470-$500. They could be anchored with auger screws, or bolts in concrete. The cheap Graber racks are made out of trunk rack sized tubing and probably too light duty for outside in a school yard. Mark Wise might have a source for the "J" style racks from a supplier he already deals with. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 3/8/2013 7:21:35 AM To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, "Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools The attached comb rack similar to those in front of Terra Cafe offer the advantage of being able to string a cable lock through the bicycle frame, both wheels and under the horizontal bar on the rack that keeps the wheel from rolling out of the rack. The other comb racks have that bar setting flat on the ground so you can't get a cable around it. The biggest disadvantage of comb racks is that it's difficult to lock both wheels and frame to them. Wave racks damage bikes and do not provide sufficient support to keep the bike from getting dinged unless you treat it as an inverted-U rack and lock your bike along the longitudinal axis of the rack but then that limits the capacity to probably 2-4. On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:19 AM, Ryan Post wrote: I was on the advisory committee when WVU installed the new racks, and Jonathan had a lot of information on different racks then. At the time WVU had 2 types: some simple comb deal with a lot of slots closely together, and a really bad design that held the lower portion of just one wheel. I never had much issue with the comb racks, either putting my rear wheel in, or putting my front wheel over (the bike then rested on the underside of the downtube and fork. The combs could hold a lot of bikes closely together. My MTB with fenders wouldn't fit in the smaller combs, but I could lock it on the side of the rack. The new WVU U shaped racks work well, but they consume A LOT of space and were overly expensive. The useful ones were always full (less capacity than the combs had). The serpentine ones like at the rec center are pretty good, though awkward to overfill so still not able to store say 8bikes on the rack. In terms of locking both wheels and frame, the comb would require a 6' lock, but I was never that worried about locking more than the frame, and maybe a wheel in Morgantown. On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 11:20 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: When it comes to rack design, I advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good list at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm : support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when both wheels are left on the bike allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if the front wheel is removed allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock be securely anchored be usable by bikes with no kickstand be usable by bikes with water bottle cages be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. However, I would like well designed racks to be installed because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks really aren't suitable for a school environment. -Jonathan On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. Thanks, Andrew Andrew R. Walker Pathfinder of West Virginia 235 High Street Morgantown Wv 26505 (304)296-0076 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Action Items
by Traci Liebig 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Hi Everyone, Ipad is back in business. Here are the action items: 197. Gunnar will reconvene the group who is working on the Walk/Bike Transit Map referred to in action item 194. 198. Andrew will seek out a first year WVU cycling student to get involved with the bike board. Gunnar "will hound" WVU cycling as well. :) 199. Damien will request a parking space and/or loading space on street in front of the Met once Traci gets event details about the Festival of Ideas (FOI) event on March 19th at the Met 200. Traci will find out if there will be a bus in front of the met and what exactly the plans are for the FOI event 201. Damien will ask Fred (with DOH?) if it's possible to put 'Welcome to Suncrest' signs on the same poles as the two BFC signs that were erected in Suncrest 202. Jonathan will photograph and send specs of the rack that's sitting at Positive Spin that's meant for Suncrest Middle/Matt Watson 203. Damien will find out if the city can transport the rack from PS to Suncrest Middle. 204. Frank will send someone Matt Watson's phone number (but we never decided who he would give it to) 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion 206. Derek will email BB to see who will help him get photos at Suncrest Middle for the Saris bike corral opportunity 207. Frank will let Butch know if he needs him to provide information on informal group rides for the LAB 'success stories' application 208. Traci will scan the activities suggested by LAB for Bike to Work Day and email the bike board with the ones she thinks are most attainable and are a good fit for Morgantown Lots of action to be taken. Go forth! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Okay folks, Hope to see everyone tonight! Attached please find the January meeting minutes. If you need to have them printed out for whatever reason then do so. Everyone has had a chance to review them, we just need to accept them at the meeting. Below please find the agenda for tonight's meeting, I've also attached the file as well. ******************************* March Bike Board Meeting March 7, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 190 - Gunnar: Follow up with Jing and members involved in projects six & seven (GIS) about incorporating Vision 2000 into the MPO’s long range transportation plan. 194 - Jing: Follow up with mapping committee and Emily regarding next steps for the Walk Bike Transit Map. 195 - Frank: Will go back to the cost estimates calculated with Damien and add costs to items (on the Bicycle Plan) up to $100k for FY 2013-’14 and circulate to Damien for a sanity check. 196 - Gunnar: Follow up with Sean re. need for WVU cycling team liaison. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Local Cycling Events discussion?; lead by Andrew - a "a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events" for Chelsea Hensley from WV Living Magazine - bike month success stories for LAB by 03/13; so far- Don's ride, last year's Bike to Work Day ride and the A.S.S. * Saris Rack Corral Contest; lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * Report from Bike Board's recommendations on the DOH work on Mon. Blvd.; lead by Frank * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily *********************

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Fwd: Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

All BB Members, *Can someone please take the lead on organizing the Black Bear photo for the Sarris contest?* I just need to move that off of my plate at least until after Wednesday. I would still be be open to actually taking the photo or bringing some props perhaps on Thursday or Friday, but I just don't have time until then. Jason from Black Bear requested that we *contact Mr. Sellaro* who owns/leases the property by asking: Can somebody from your board contact Jim Sellaro for permission? I will contact Jim and let him know to expect a call. He runs Sellaro Overhead Door service in Star City. Also, Damien Davis asked yesterday: Are you taking the lead on getting the photo taken at Black Bear? If so, will you *contact Aaron Stout* (412-287-1512). He is going to be managing the new location and is willing to help. He is working till 4:30, 5:00pm. Please call him after this time. Please let me know if you're acting on this to help us out! Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, Do Iwe understand correctly that you are trying to enter a contest to win a free bike "rack" for our new location? If so, we need the permission of the property owners before we do anything. While Matt and I would love to have bike parking over there getting permission from the group of owners may find opposition (we speak from experience thus far). We are waiting on permission on several other requests made to the Sellaro family and don't wish to personally poke the hornet's nest further. Can somebody from your board contact Jim Sellaro for permission? I will contact Jim and let him know to expect a call. He runs Sellaro Overhead Door service in Star City. With permission granted, you may take photos when you wish but we do know that contractors are in and out all weekend and therefore trucks and equipment abound. Please keep us posted. Jason ------------------------------ *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net *Cc: *"Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> *Sent: *Friday, May 18, 2012 9:49:08 AM *Subject: *Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? Jason, After discussing with a few folks on the Bike Board, we still have alot of interest to enter the Saris Corral contest. Assuming we have your blessing, could we still take a photo for this location, try to make it look appealing for the photo using cyclists and maybe props, and submit it for the contest? If so, what day and time can we do so? We have to submit by the 25th, so I propose that we do it this weekend or early next week. Thanks, ~Derek On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > I agree, plus Sarris will get lots of free promo when they open which may > lead to other eateries putting inm bike parking. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Sent 5/18/2012 7:20:37 AM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? > > Hi Bike Board, > > Could we just take a photo of the BB building (with Jason Coffman's > permission of course) from the right side from across the street and > explain that this is a popular Morgantown restaurant and it will be opening > soon? Isn't it worth a shot? > > Just my two cents. > > Traci > > >>> Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 5/17/2012 10:49 PM >>> > > All BB members, > Doesn't look too promising from the Black Bear folks for the Saris corral. > Derek > > "Let deeds, not words, be your adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha > > "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair fire the > future of the human race." -H.G. Wells > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 17, 2012 9:50 AM > Subject: Re: New location opening date? > To: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Derek. Not sure that we have been contacted by anyone else so this is > our only response so far.... we will definitely NOT be open by the 25th, > sorry. Our contractors will still be doing work at that point (inside and > outside). Coincidentally we also will NOT be offering outdoor seating when > we initially open. We appreciate your interest but it doesn't sound like we > are in a position to offer much in your time frame. Let us know if we can > be of further assistance. > > Jason Coffman > > Co-owner > > Black Bear Burritos > > > ------------------------------ > > > > *From: *"Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > *To: *blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net > *Sent: *Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:14 PM > *Subject: *New location opening date? > > > Hey guys, > When is the new location on University Avenue opening? I'm a member of the > Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, and we were hoping to enter the Saris > Bike Corral contest to try to get you convenient place for bikes to be > parked outside of your new location. I understand that you've already been > contacted by another member and don't want to duplicate that much. *Is > there any chance you'll be opening before May 25th?* If you're > interested, we'd love to take a photo outside of the new location, but we'd > have a better shot at winning if the storefront looked finished and there > were people outside enjoying lunch, etc. If you're not opening by the 25th, > we likely won't use the location unless we can stage something that makes > it look lively without much effort. > > Let us know your thoughts! > > The contest website is located here: > http://www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > I love your food so much.. . > ~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 listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.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* -- *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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Can I share Agenda?
by Susan Sullivan 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

Hey! :) Can I share this agenda through our website news? 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:01:54 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 77, Issue 11 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: March Bike Board Meeting (Gunnar Shogren) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:01:16 -0500 From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting Message-ID: <CAOV7LK-Wsikf0qRz4AYfpWvD-CgU7BNFujkiERfMiLvhT+ateA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=089e013c6c0ee4f89704d7597fdf --089e013c6c0ee4f89704d7597fdf Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Okay folks, Hope to see everyone tonight! Attached please find the January meeting minutes. If you need to have them printed out for whatever reason then do so. Everyone has had a chance to review them, we just need to accept them at the meeting. Below please find the agenda for tonight's meeting, I've also attached the file as well. ******************************* March Bike Board Meeting March 7, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 190 - Gunnar: Follow up with Jing and members involved in projects six & seven (GIS) about incorporating Vision 2000 into the MPO=92s long range transportation plan. 194 - Jing: Follow up with mapping committee and Emily regarding next steps for the Walk Bike Transit Map. 195 - Frank: Will go back to the cost estimates calculated with Damien and add costs to items (on the Bicycle Plan) up to $100k for FY 2013-=9214 and circulate to Damien for a sanity check. 196 - Gunnar: Follow up with Sean re. need for WVU cycling team liaison. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Local Cycling Events discussion?; lead by Andrew - a "a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events" for Chelsea Hensley from WV Living Magazine - bike month success stories for LAB by 03/13; so far- Don's ride, last year's Bike to Work Day ride and the A.S.S. * Saris Rack Corral Contest; lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * Report from Bike Board's recommendations on the DOH work on Mon. Blvd.; lead by Frank * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. 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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Mar '13

06 Mar '13

Okay folks, Everyone enjoying the #snowquester? Well do try... Meeting is still on. So far for agenda items I have- Saris Rack Lead by Jonathan, Derek or Emily Kid's Day Lead by Emily Bike to Work Day May 17th Lead by Traci Local Cycling Events discussion? Lead by Andrew Not looking for resolution on any of those items, more some folks will decide to get together, work on them and report back on the outstanding progress they've made. Anything else, besides the reports from the major projects? Attached please find the January minutes revised again. Please review them so we can accept them or make changes as necessary. Thanks heaps.

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New standards for USDOT
by Chet Parsons 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Looks like Secretary LaHood is ditching AASHTO before leaving his post. From DC Streetsblog U.S. DOT to Challenge AASHTO Supremacy on Bike/Ped Safety Standards by Tanya Snyder <http://dc.streetsblog.org/author/tanya-snyder/> For years, the federal government has adopted roadway guidelines that fall far short of what’s needed — and what’s possible — to protect cyclists and pedestrians. By “playing it safe” and sticking with old-school engineering, U.S. DOT allowed streets to be unsafe for these vulnerable road users. But that could be changing. The bike-friendliest transportation secretary the country has ever seen told state transportation officials yesterday at AASHTO’s annual Washington conference that U.S. DOT was getting into the business of issuing its own design standards, instead of simply accepting the AASHTO guidelines. <http://dc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ray-aashto.jpg> LaHood told an audience of state transportation officials that the FHWA is getting into the roadway design business. Normally, the Federal Highway Administration points people<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/standards.cfm>to AASHTO’s Green Book<https://bookstore.transportation.org/collection_detail.aspx?id=110>, the organization’s design guide for highways and streets — and indeed, the agency is still directing people to the *2001 edition* of the Green Book. Cycling advocates have long criticized<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2012/06/19/aashto-adds-designs-to-bikeway-guide-b…> the AASHTO guide, and the FHWA’s adherence to it, since even the most recent version doesn’t incorporate the latest thinking in bicycle and pedestrian safety treatments. In FHWA’s new round of rule-making, DOT will set its own bicycle and pedestrian safety standards for the first time. The agency will “highlight bicycle and pedestrian safety as a priority,” LaHood said. (You can watch his entire speech on AASHTO’s online TV channel<http://www.transportationtv.org/Pages/default.aspx?VideoId=306> .) FHWA will rely heavily on input from AASHTO but also signaled that it would work with others to incorporate the full spectrum of bike/ped design best practices. The National Association of City Transportation Officials publishes its own, much more cutting-edge, design guide<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/03/09/new-bikeway-design-guide-could-bring-s…> for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. No one at U.S. DOT reached out to NACTO in advance of the AASHTO speech, but NACTO spokesperson Ron Thaniel said they have a “close working relationship with Secretary LaHood” and “look forward to working with him” on the new standards. LaHood noted that he would be meeting with cyclists next week at the National Bike Summit here in Washington and that he would work with them on ways to improve infrastructure “to make biking and walking opportunities as safe as they possibly can be.” But it was wise of him to make his announcement at AASHTO, not at the Bike Summit. He seems to be trying to bring AASHTO into the fold of a movement to embrace more innovative bikeway designs. “I’m asking [the cycling community] for their help but I’m asking you to be helpful also,” he told the state officials. “I know that most of you want to build the 21st century infrastructure that your communities need to be competitive. The problem is we don’t have modern-day roadway standards to help us bring these ideas to life.” It’s a big step for U.S. DOT to craft its own bicycle and pedestrian safety standards, and it’s especially positive that the move started under a secretary that sees biking and walking as equal to driving<http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/05/28/cyclists-laud-lahoods-bike-ped-advocac…> in the transportation world. “We know that people are cycling more and walking more, and that pedestrian and cycling safety has to be a priority,” he told the audience at AASHTO yesterday. “We must ensure that our streets, bridges and highways are safe whether we’re in a car or on a bike.” Below are LaHood’s remarks, in full: Our job is never done. We can always do better, and that’s especially true when it comes to bicyclist and pedestrian safety. I’m going to meet with cyclists — their meeting is here in Washington next week, and we’re going to continue to work with the cycling community on promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety through public education, such as encouraging bike riders to wear a helmet, and through improved infrastructure in more livable communities that make biking and walking opportunities as safe as they possibly can be. We need your help in this. We know that people are cycling more and walking more and that pedestrian and cycling safety has to be a priority. We must ensure that our streets, bridges and highways are safe, whether we’re in a car or on a bike. So I’m asking them for their help but I’m asking you to be helpful also. I know that most of you want to build the 21st century infrastructure that your communities need to be competitive. The problem is we don’t have modern-day roadway standards to help us bring these ideas to life. Today, I’m proud to tell you that DOT is looking to create a standard guide for how we will build modern streets that work for everyone who depends on them. As we begin work on this, we’re going to look at the AASHTO bike guide — and other, similar types of assistance — to help us build streets, bridges and highways that keep all travelers as safe as possible. We’re going to build from your ideas in order to highlight bicycle and pedestrian safety as a priority. And we’re going to work with you as we create this critical safety resource. Businesses and travelers alike are looking to us to build modern infrastructure that not only meets their changing demands, but is safe as well. We must work together to meet the growing demand for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and to make these transportation options safe for more Americans.

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Fwd: March TC Meeting Cancelled
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 4, 2013 9:35:44 AM EST > To: 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: March TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > The Traffic Commission Meeting has been canceled for Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday April 3rd, at 6:30pm in Council Chambers. Please mark your calendars accordingly. > > 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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Tonight! Bikeboard] Woodburn Visioning
by Jennifer Selin 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Bike Board: from yesterday's meeting, ideas included Boys and Girls Club, educational uses, other non-profits, youth-oriented uses, sure sounds like a possibility for the positive spin bike repair, provision and education group. Tonight! Monday. Tour the school building from 5:30-6:00, then participate in small groups working in teams--visioning from 6-8. All are invited! Jenny Selin Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2013, at 8:51 AM, "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> wrote: > Good Morning, > > I was asked to pass this along to the bike board. Some interested community members are having a 'Woodburn Visioning' discussion tonight at the school. see attached flyer. Possible opportunity for a Positive Spin locale? > > Traci > <Woodburn Visioning Flyer_1.pdf> > <ATT00001>

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Woodburn Visioning
by Traci Liebig 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Good Morning, I was asked to pass this along to the bike board. Some interested community members are having a 'Woodburn Visioning' discussion tonight at the school. see attached flyer. Possible opportunity for a Positive Spin locale? Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] event discussion
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Thanks, Colin. By copy of this message, I'm asking the BB members to reply if they will join you in a discussion about local cycling and events. I will join you. Frank On Feb 22, 2013, at 11:31 AM, Colin Dierman wrote: > Frank, > I'd be happy to be part of a discussion group about local cycling and events.

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Fwd: Please tell us your bike month success stories
by BikeMorgantown 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Besides Bike To Work Week and the Appalachian Spring Spectacular can you think of any other past May events that we've had that we can share with LAB? Do we have any photos or write-ups on them. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: League of American Bicyclists <scott(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: February 28, 2013 2:20:12 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Please tell us your bike month success stories > Reply-To: scott(a)bikeleague.org > > > Hi -- > > We are writing to ask for your help. > > We are showcasing '50 Great Ideas for Bike Month' in an upcoming issue of American Bicyclist. Since you've let us know about your events in the past, we are writing today to ask you to share your success stories. > > Click the link below to fill out a short form with info about your past events. It should take less than 5 minutes of your time, and we need to hear from you by March 13. > > Share your notable bike month events now > > Thank you so much! > > Sincerely, > > > The Bike Month team > League of American Bicyclists > Forward email > > This email was sent to bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com by scott(a)bikeleague.org | > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > League of American Bicyclists | 1612 K Street NW | Suite 800 | Washington | DC | 20006

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:11 PM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I've been helping them with statewide crash data..."aging in place" is > very important for seniors, as is providing transportation options when you > old fogies give up your keys. Wait, do you drive Gunnar? See you at IHOP, at > 4:30 pm for dinner. I loves me some pancakes! I don't drive much or very often, but I do have a lot of vehicles. Now if you consider that, then the amount of bicycles we have is probably almost staggering. Transportation options? I'd best start working on a hot walker... > Christiaan > > From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> > To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:35 AM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update > Interesting that Complete Streets is on their radar. > > Yes I belong to AARP... (mainly for the IHoP discount) > ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: AARP West Virginia > <aarpwebact(a)action.aarp.org> Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:00 PMSubject: > AARP WV Legislative UpdateTo: gshogren(a)gmail.com > > AARP West Virginia > State Legislative Update > > F E B R U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 > > AARP West Virginia leaders outline advocacy agenda for 2013 West Virginia > Legislature > > “Complete Streets,” enhancing retirement security and financial > exploitation protections among session goals > AARP West Virginia state leaders today detailed the organization’s > legislative agenda for the first session of the 81st West Virginia > Legislature, with a focus on legislative action in the areas of community > development, retirement security, financial exploitation issues, and home > energy affordability. > AARP West Virginia staff and volunteers are maintaining a very active > presence at the State Capitol throughout the 60-day regular session (which > concludes April 13), working on behalf of nearly 300,000 members across the > Mountain State. AARP is working closely with state leaders on the passage of > legislation impacting West Virginians 50-plus, which includes: > > Adoption of “Complete Streets” legislation: AARP supports “Complete > Streets” legislation that formally adopts state policies that promote > effective transportation planning, coordination and community development. > “Complete Streets” is a transportation development concept that incorporates > features in transportation design and planning that enhance safety, mobility > and accessibility for all transportation users: pedestrians, bicyclists, > motorists and public transportation users. > > During the past decade, nearly 300 pedestrians and cyclists have died on > West Virginia roadways as a result of injuries sustained in motor-vehicle > related traffic accidents, according to data from the National Highway > Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Between 2000 and 2006, the total > human capital costs associated with these types of motor vehicle accidents > on West Virginia roadways was approximately $565 million ($80.7 million per > year), based on a West Virginia University study that determined costs borne > by individuals and corporations in medical costs, emergency services, > property damage and lost productivity. > > Helping People Stay in Their Own Homes and Communities: AARP supports > efforts to take advantage of new and existing opportunities to improve > access to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); and to protect and > expand the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) program, State respite > funding for the Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR) program, and the > Lighthouse program. > > Protecting Older West Virginians Against Fraud and Financial Exploitation: > Working with the West Virginia Financial Exploitation Task Force, AARP > supports state laws that strengthen protections against fraud, deception, > and unfair practices; and equip consumers with the tools needed to make > informed choices and to protect themselves. > > Enhancing Retirement Security: AARP supports efforts by the West Virginia > Association of Retired School Employees (WVARSE) to protect retirees from > reduction or elimination of promised benefits, preserve access to defined > benefit plans and cost of living adjustments, and limit taxation of > retirement income. > > Fighting for the West Virginia Utility Consumer: AARP will continue its > utility advocacy, with an emphasis on defeating or mitigating unfair rate > increases for utility ratepayers; opposing legislation that would require > advanced payments for multibillion dollar power plants; and, ensuring that > providers of electricity, gas, landline, wireless and broadband internet > offer services customers can depend on. > > “For more than 50 years, AARP has been dedicated to enhancing the quality > of life for all as we age. We’re actively engaging our members for their > input on the issues that are most important to them, and our advocacy agenda > for this session reflects the feedback we’ve received from West Virginians > 50-plus,” said Gaylene Miller, AARP West Virginia state director. > Older West Virginians want to remain in their homes and communities for as > long as possible, and many of the issues AARP is focusing on this > legislative session address home and community issues important to those > 50-plus. > “Livable communities provide safety and security for individuals who wish > to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Complete Streets > policy represents a mindset that encourages common sense planning for new > infrastructure development, where state transportation planners would > consider all transportation users as they relate to the unique > transportation needs of growing communities in the Mountain State,” said > Randy Myers, AARP West Virginia state president. > Home energy affordability continues to be a major issue for low- to > moderate-income West Virginians of all ages. AARP West Virginia has heard > from thousands of the state’s utility customers about the challenges they’re > facing in paying their monthly bills. > “There are many challenges that lie ahead for West Virginia utility > ratepayers. Billion dollar acquisition deals associated with electric > generating capacity and a focus on improved reliability in the wake of last > year’s severe storms would likely result in higher future costs for state > ratepayers. Additionally, thousands of West Virginians could face a > significant increase in water rates by the end of 2013,” said Miller. “For > thousands of older West Virginians, many of whom live on fixed incomes, any > increase in home energy costs has a significant impact. We remain focused on > these important pocket-book issues and the potential impact any rate > increases would have on West Virginia families.” > For the latest developments on AARP West Virginia's advocacy work at the > West Virginia State Capitol, connect with us online: > Facebook: http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=DGsuCAqp1Rr9YroaiWLdfQ > Twitter: http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=-cBbHxfJYDZtzULrZtoz_Q > This email was sent to you by AARP. > To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), > please add aarpwv(a)aarp.org to your address book. > This e-mail is being sent by the AARP West Virginia State Office, > 300 Summers Street, Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301. > Visit us at http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=Bw-U_uE3LE0vbjwf5-clwQ. > AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and > over ~ > http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=h47AKK1WVhV-28tLDwju7w. > Join or renew your membership at > http://action.aarp.org/site/R?i=3_mBamH4jCLSKZtjdmdO2w. > AARP Privacy Policy | (c)1995-2009, AARP. All rights reserved. > Unsubscribe Or visit the email preferences page to manage the types of > email you receive from AARP. > nonprofit software > _______________________________________________Bikeboard mailing > listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] 3-foot passing law
by Chip Wamsley 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Frank et al, I agree that it would be good to have the law include #7 on your list; however, whether it is legal or not probably won't affect motorists behavior. I think motorists in general would be apt to go over the dbl yellow line without thinking if it was legal or not. We might as well follow PA's lead and make #1 4 feet. A dimensional requirement like that seems to be more tangible to the average person than stating that it is OK to cross the dbl yellow line, as well as being easier to advertise in PSA's. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 2/27/2013 1:15:34 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] 3-foot passing law PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE I JUST SENT. I SENT IT BEFORE I FINISHED IT. Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "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. My reading of the report leads me to the following: 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 passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders. _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Forks of the Ohio Trails Symposium- March 8
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

FYI. Would be nice if some road cyclists attended. Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 20, 2013 11:42:03 AM EST > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Katy Moran <Katy.Moran(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Vicky Evans (mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com)" <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Forks of the Ohio Trails Symposium- March 8 > > Hi everyone, > Casting a wide net in case some of you would be interested in this one-day trails conference. For some of us the interest is in the trails, for others it might be the workshops on the on-road and pedestrian improvements…. but I will say that I expect a good deal will focus on big picture, long-distance trail planning that may include some on-road linkages. > >> Trails symposium in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 8. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. The area of focus is Northern Panhandle and north-central WV (down to Harrison County- and North Bend folks?) to connect with neighboring states. This is an opportunity to hear and talk to some big funders and focus on big picture planning and marketing as we try to link across state lines and create more long-distance trails. Looks like Perry Keller will be speaking on behalf of WV in this picture. It would be great to get more WV in attendance to show our support and desire to be in these plans. Please share this and try to attend! Thanks, Ella >> >> TO REGISTER >> http://www.pecpa.org/event/2013-forks-ohio-regional-trail-symposium >> >> Ella Belling >> Executive Director >> Mon River Trails Conservancy >> P.O. Box 282 >> Morgantown, WV 26507 >> www.montrails.org >> 304-692-6782 >> >> > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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3-foot passing law
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE I JUST SENT. I SENT IT BEFORE I FINISHED IT. Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "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. My reading of the report leads me to the following: 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 passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders.

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March Bike Board Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

It's that time again! Let's get ready. Who is planning on attending? Any submissions for the agenda (besides the project reports)? Attached are the revised meeting minutes from the January meeting. Please review once more so we can accept it at the March meeting. Thanks and stay warm and dry.

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2 pm TODAY Webinar on Promoting Walking & Biking
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: February 26, 2013 8:41:10 AM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Reminder--Webinar on Promoting Walking & Biking > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-23652972f4-d07fa7ea7a-9bf0(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > February 26, 2013 > > REMINDER: PBIC to hold Free Webinar on Promoting Walking and Cycling on Wednesday > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities: Lessons from Europe and North America > Wednesday, February 27, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/958583714. > > Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities: Lessons from Europe and North America” examines ways in which communities can better encourage walking and bicycling. > > John Pucher, a professor in the School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University in New Jersey and visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has spent more than three decades studying the difference in travel behavior and transport systems and policies in Europe, Canada, the USA, and Australia. > > Pucher’s presentation will discuss policies and programs needed to make cycling and walking safe and convenient; how Dutch, Danish and German cities get nearly everyone, including women, children and seniors, on bikes for a wide range of trop purposes; and what communities in the United States can do to increase walking and bicycling while also making them safer and more convenient for everyday travel to work, school and shopping. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other 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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3-foot passing law
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Dear Bicycle Board Members, I'm thinking of changing my advocacy for a 3-foot passing law to advocacy for a law that would require motorists to change lanes when passing bicycles. I would like your thoughts and guidance. Attached is a report, "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. My reading of the report leads me to the following: 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 passing while traveling more than 25 mph faster than bicyclists. Motorists must change lanes when passing slower moving motor vehicles so changing lanes when passing bicyclists shouldn't be any more difficult or inconvenient. In WV, there are hardly any travel lanes wide enough that a motorist can pass without encroaching into the adjacent lane. While motorists and police officers may not be able to accurately judge 3-feet, they can all accurately judge which lane they're in or whether they're straddling two lanes. Since crossing the double yellow center line is common practice, the law should be modified to recognize such, particularly to permit crossing the center line when it is safe to do so. The WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda that we recommended includes a recommendation for a 4-foot rule. I think WVCC is trying to get legislation introduced in the session that is happening now. So, this would probably not be a good time to say, "Hey, wait. We changed our mind." However, quite commonly, legislation gets recycled through multiple sessions before it finally passes. The legislative process of getting a 3-foot law passed can have undesirable consequences such as requiring cyclists to ride on shoulders and banning bicycles from roadways that don't have shoulders.

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Fwd: AARP WV Legislative Update
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Interesting that Complete Streets is on their radar. Yes I belong to AARP... (mainly for the IHoP discount) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AARP West Virginia <aarpwebact(a)action.aarp.org> Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM Subject: AARP WV Legislative Update To: gshogren(a)gmail.com AARP West Virginia State Legislative Update F E B R U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 ------------------------------ *[image: WV State Capitol (Photo: AARP West Virginia)]* *AARP West Virginia leaders **outline advocacy agenda **for 2013 West Virginia Legislature * *“Complete Streets,” enhancing retirement security and financial exploitation protections among session goals* *AARP West Virginia state leaders today detailed the organization’s legislative agenda for the first session of the 81st West Virginia Legislature, with a focus on legislative action in the areas of community development, retirement security, financial exploitation issues, and home energy affordability.* *AARP West Virginia staff and volunteers are maintaining a very active presence at the State Capitol throughout the 60-day regular session (which concludes April 13)*, working on behalf of nearly 300,000 members across the Mountain State. AARP is working closely with state leaders on the passage of legislation impacting West Virginians 50-plus, which includes: - *Adoption of “Complete Streets” legislation: AARP supports “Complete Streets” legislation that formally adopts state policies that promote effective transportation planning, coordination and community development. *“Complete Streets” is a transportation development concept that incorporates features in transportation design and planning that enhance safety, mobility and accessibility for all transportation users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transportation users. *During the past decade, nearly 300 pedestrians and cyclists have died on West Virginia roadways as a result of injuries sustained in motor-vehicle related traffic accidents,* according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). *Between 2000 and 2006, the total human capital costs associated with these types of motor vehicle accidents on West Virginia roadways was approximately $565 million ($80.7 million per year), based on a West Virginia University study *that determined costs borne by individuals and corporations in medical costs, emergency services, property damage and lost productivity. - *Helping People Stay in Their Own Homes and Communities:* AARP supports efforts to take advantage of new and existing opportunities to improve access to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); and to protect and expand the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) program, State respite funding for the Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR) program, and the Lighthouse program.* * - *Protecting Older West Virginians Against Fraud and Financial Exploitation:* Working with the *West Virginia Financial Exploitation Task Force*, AARP supports state laws that strengthen protections against fraud, deception, and unfair practices; and equip consumers with the tools needed to make informed choices and to protect themselves. - *Enhancing Retirement Security:* AARP supports efforts by the *West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees (WVARSE)* to protect retirees from reduction or elimination of promised benefits, preserve access to defined benefit plans and cost of living adjustments, and limit taxation of retirement income. - *Fighting for the West Virginia Utility Consumer: AARP will continue its utility advocacy*, with an emphasis on defeating or mitigating unfair rate increases for utility ratepayers; opposing legislation that would require advanced payments for multibillion dollar power plants; and, ensuring that providers of electricity, gas, landline, wireless and broadband internet offer services customers can depend on. “For more than 50 years, AARP has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. We’re actively engaging our members for their input on the issues that are most important to them, and our advocacy agenda for this session reflects the feedback we’ve received from West Virginians 50-plus,” said *Gaylene Miller, AARP West Virginia state director *. *Older West Virginians want to remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible*, and many of the issues AARP is focusing on this legislative session address home and community issues important to those 50-plus. “Livable communities provide safety and security for individuals who wish to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Complete Streets policy represents a mindset that encourages common sense planning for new infrastructure development, where state transportation planners would consider all transportation users as they relate to the unique transportation needs of growing communities in the Mountain State,” said *Randy Myers, AARP West Virginia state president*. *Home energy affordability continues to be a major issue for low- to moderate-income West Virginians of all ages.* AARP West Virginia has heard from thousands of the state’s utility customers about the challenges they’re facing in paying their monthly bills. “*There are many challenges that lie ahead for West Virginia utility ratepayers.* Billion dollar acquisition deals associated with electric generating capacity and a focus on improved reliability in the wake of last year’s severe storms would likely result in higher future costs for state ratepayers. 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Fwd: Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 26, 2013 1:48:47 PM EST > To: Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Tom Pinto <Tom.Pinto(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "dwayt(a)frontier.com" <dwayt(a)frontier.com>, Katy Moran <Katy.Moran(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Victoria Evans <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fwd: Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium > > In case you had trouble accessing the registration from my last email and are interested: > Doug- please send this on to Michael Kinter (sp?) or have him call Amy Camp or Susan Gold at 412-481-9400. > >> >> Having trouble viewing this email? Click herehttp://www.pecpa.org/event/2013-forks-oh >> Hi, you're receiving this email because you've expressed an interest in the projects of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. >> >> You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. >> >> >> Register by March 4 for Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium >> >> REGISTER NOW! >> >> The Forks of the Ohio Regional Trails Symposium is fast approaching and we're excited for an interactive day that focuses on advancing the regional trails agenda. >> >> The 2013 Forks of the Ohio Regional Trail Symposium builds on the Western PA Trail Symposia held in 2006 and 2010, as well as the Power of 32 Regional Trails Meeting in 2011. Attendees will continue the dialog to make our trail system the strongest, most connected and best managed system. Stakeholders from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland are encouraged to attend. >> >> The 2013 event will bring together trail stakeholders for a thought-provoking keynote address by Earl F. Gohl, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission; informative educational sessions; interactive working sessions; and networking opportunities. Symposium topics will include: completion of mega greenways, connecting to communities, developing healthy communities, planning tools and more. >> >> More Information and Registration >> >> Please register online by Monday, March 4. Read more about the event and the day's agenda, and direct any questions to Amy Camp at acamp(a)pecpa.org. >> >> Space will be provided for organizations to display and share information with attendees. Display tables are offered at no cost to non-profit organizations that request a table in advance. >> >> >> Forward email >> >> This email was sent to ella(a)montrails.org by jkarns(a)pecpa.org | >> Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. >> Pennsylvania Environmental Council | 800 N. 3rd St. | Suite 304 | Harrisburg | PA | 17102 > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Fwd: March Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Anything for the Traffic Commission? I've heard some more Bicycle Friendly Community signs have been erected. Anybody see any? I've heard School Zone signs have been erected around Suncrest Elementary that should clear the way for Matt Watson's bike rack installation. Anybody seen the signs? I'd like to know the status of the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing lane and the plan to keep it clean throughout the year. Anybody ridden up there lately? WVU's building a housing complex taking up the whole block bounded by Univ. Av., 3rd St., Grant St. and Huston St.. In the middle of it, they're going to have a "grand staircase" that connects Grand to University. I'd like to advocate for a bicycle ramp to enable cyclists to roll their bikes up the steps rather than having to carry them. I wonder what became of our recommendation to put such a ramp along the stairs that the builder of those apartments was supposed to reconstruct by the orphaned 1st St. from Jones to Lorentz? Traffic Commission meetings are such fun. I don't understand why the whole BB doesn't attend! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: February 25, 2013 10:20:56 PM EST > To: 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: March Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send any items you might like to discuss at the upcoming TC meeting. 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: Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-off- March 7
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

See any humor in this? Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: February 22, 2013 4:26:57 PM EST > To: Ella Belling <ellabelling(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-off- March 7 > > Please join in the Sheepskin Trail Community Kick-Off in Point Marion, PA on March 7th at 4:30PM. The more the merrier! > > The Sheepskin Trail, which will connect Point Marion to Morgantown and eventually to the Great Allegheny Passage, is one step closer. For many years trail advocates and organizations in both WV and PA have been working to move rail-trail boundaries past the WV State Line, where the Mon River Trail currently ends. Please join us and our friends in Point Marion, PA for a community gathering to hear more about this effort and to celebrate some good news. > > 4:30PM Gather for walking tour- Penn and Railroad Street > 5-6PM Refreshments and Speakers-Jordan Building- corner of Main and Penn Street > 6PM Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant > > Please RSVP 724.437.9877 > > The invitation to the Sheepskin Trail Kick-Off is attached. I hope to see you there! Spread the word, Ella > > Directions from Morgantown > Follow US 119 North approximately 10 miles > After you enter Point Marion 119N will curve to the left > One block down on left is parking lot > across from United Bank and adjacent to post office. > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Save the Date: Woodburn Visioning Sessions info attached
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Feb '13

23 Feb '13

> >>> On 2/20/2013 at 2:47 PM, <chrishaddox(a)frontier.com> wrote: > Hi folks, > > The Woodburn Elementary Reuse Study group will be hosting two visioning sessions and your participation is needed at one of the events (or both if you like)! > > Sunday, March 3 2:30 – 5:00 > Monday, March 4 5:30 – 8:00 > > These will be short, intense and fun . Both sessions will be held at Woodburn Elementary School and you need not attend both (unless you want to). > > The purpose of the sessions is to engage the public in exploration and development of viable re-use concepts for the Woodburn Elementary School property. > > As you are aware, the City finances are tight, but the investment in and reuse of this property for the public benefit represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to add value back to our city core. Please come and make your ideas heard. > > Please share this with your friends and groups! (flyer attached) > > The City desires to purchase this site, but needs our help in making the case to do so! > > As always, please contact me should you have questions. > > Thanks, folks! > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

Emily, Thanks for replying! I think a discussion among BB members on the future of bicycling in Morgantown would reveal a range of perspectives and I don't think mine would be any better than others. I certainly don't know much about events. Thanks for telling us about Kid's Day on July 20th. I know the annual Appalachian Spring Spectacular is the first weekend in May: May 4-5 with May 4 being the long, hard "Bonus Ride" and May 5 being the 20, 40 or 60 mile easy rides. But, I expect at least gunnar, Colin, Andrew, Chip and Alice would know more about events and even the future of bicycling in Morgantown that I. However, if they all chime in with events and perhaps even a little perspective on the future of bicycling in Morgantown, I'd be willing to roll it up and deliver it to Chelsea after the BB reviews and approves it. Frank On Feb 21, 2013, at 3:45 PM, Emily Vasile wrote: > Frank, you'd probably be the best person to speak to the future of cycling in Morgantown. You know it best, have the historical context, and relationships. Just my two cents! > > We are going to participate in Kid's Day on July 20th! I have a list of interested folks I'm going to get together in March to start planning. I'd be happy to give a quote about that. > > Emily > > > > > On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:35 PM, BikeMorgantown <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Anybody want to take this on? > > Frank > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Chelse Hensley <chelse(a)wvlivingmagazine.com> >> Date: February 21, 2013 2:31:44 PM EST >> To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com >> Subject: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events >> >> Hi, >> >> I am with Morgantown magazine and we are doing a page about bicycling in Morgantown. Is there somebody I can contact that can possibly give me a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events? >> >> Thanks! >> Chelse Hensley > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events
by BikeMorgantown 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

Anybody want to take this on? Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Chelse Hensley <chelse(a)wvlivingmagazine.com> > Date: February 21, 2013 2:31:44 PM EST > To: bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com > Subject: Morgantown Magazine Statistics/Events > > Hi, > > I am with Morgantown magazine and we are doing a page about bicycling in Morgantown. Is there somebody I can contact that can possibly give me a few quotes about the future of bicycling in Morgantown or any upcoming events? > > Thanks! > Chelse Hensley

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Reception for Terrence Moore
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

A reception for former city manager Terrence Moore will be this Sunday (February 10, 2013) from 5-7 pm at the Aull Center, next to the public library on Spruce Street. This will be a "finger foods" reception - several people have already volunteered to provide some food, but how many people will come is unknown so please bring something if you can. There isn't going to be any formal program or gifts or whatever unless someone wants to take that on. Terrence doesn't want a big event. The event is being organized by a group of people who want to have a chance to see Terrence before he leaves.

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The Science Behind Cycling
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Everyone, Pasted below, and attached is a file from Ryan Stocking who teaches "The Science Behind Cycling". He wants help ranking the titles for a a tent layout as explained below, thank-you! -Jonathan: In our effort to develop the curriculum to be delivered at the 2013 National Boy Scout Jamboree, we are in the process of designing the layout for a 20’x20’ tent. This tent will contain a number of hands-on activities to engage scouts in the science behind various aspects of cycling. At this time, we envision dividing the tent into 4 subsections (safety, gears, Monark/Cycleops Test, and tire pressure) each of which will showcase a particular set of activities/labs and the scientific principles related to each. For each section, a banner will be hung to distinguish one from the other. With that being said, we would appreciate your participation in helping us decide on the titles for each section within the tent. Please put yourself in the mindset of a scout (age range 12-18) visiting our tent and rank the following (with 1 being the highest) and/or feel free to write in any suggestions you may have. Thank you for your help! *Safety: Monark Cycleops Test:* Spin Doctor ___________ Pedal Power ___________ Cycle Safety ___________ Got Power? ___________ Safety Center ___________ Human Performance ___________ Other ______________ ___ Other _________________ *Gears: Tire Pressure:* Get into Gear ___________ Tire Tips ___________ Changing Gears ___________ Pump it up ___________ Gear Up ___________ Tire Talk ___________ Gear Guide ___________ Other ___________________ Other _________________

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Feb 7th, monthly Bike Board meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Good snowy day. Bike board meeting this Thursday, 6:30 at Public Safety building. Attached please find the minutes from the January meeting. Problems or addendums? Please review now and comment. Who is planning on being there? Anybody have anything to add to the agenda besides Project Reports? I noticed that there was a "moving" van at Positive Spin a few weeks ago. My breath is still baited and waiting on news from the meeting. Just getting back to town from my adventure in Louisville, so pardon the tardiness, Gunnar Shogren Acting Chair. Woke up w/ a slight scratchy throat and sniffles. :(

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Re: [Bikeboard] Feb TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board January report to the Traffic Commission. This is a draft that has not been reviewed and approved by the Bicycle Board. By copy of this message, I request Bicycle Board members to reply-all with any suggested changes. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jan 31, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me any items you would like to add to the agenda for next week's meeting by noon tomorrow. 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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Terrence FYI
by Traci Liebig 28 Jan '13

28 Jan '13

For those of you not on the city's FB feed. http://www.morgantownwv.gov/morgantown-city-manager-in-final-discussions-fo…

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bike lanes
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

At, http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ , click on the image to see 7 other very instructive graphics. Sorry I didn't mention that before. > The fascinating graphics at http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ show lane width that should be provided for bike lanes. What's the alternative? > > Frank

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bike lanes
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

The fascinating graphics at http://iamtraffic.org/resources/infographics/ show lane width that should be provided for bike lanes. What's the alternative? Frank

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Fwd: Register for a FREE Webinar: Matching Funds for MAP-21
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: January 17, 2013 12:14:05 PM EST > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register for a FREE Webinar: Matching Funds for MAP-21 > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-4b278b018a-f68f769cc5-bdf8(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > On Thursday, February 7, from 2-3pm Eastern, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > MATCHING FUNDS FOR MAP-21 > How states and communities are pulling together > match funding for MAP-21 grant applications > > REGISTER HERE: > https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9202646589050172672 > > > Since 2005 Safe Routes to School projects have been fully funded by federal transportation dollars. With MAP-21, the new federal transportation law, Safe Routes to School applicants now have to raise at least 20% of project costs to match the federal dollars. This can be a substantial barrier for local applicants, especially those in lower-income communities. > Do you want to understand the new rules on matching funds so you can get prepared for future funding cycles? > Have you wondered how to raise matching funds locally? > Do you want to learn how other states and communities have managed to find matching funds, especially in this austere climate? > Find out the answers to these and other questions, and ask your own, at this free webinar! > > Speakers: > Margo Pedroso, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, deputy director > Julie Walcoff, Ohio Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School coordinator > Jenna Berman, Bicycle Colorado, education director > TBD > Highlights include: > A brief explanation of what kind of funds are eligible to be a match, and how it works > Learn about how and why the Ohio Department of Transportation decided to cover the match for local applicants > Learn how communities in Colorado found creative ways to fund their match requirement > A Q&A session via a chat function with webinar attendees > 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/9202646589050172672 > > > > > 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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January BB Minutes
by Emily Vasile 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Hello All, Minutes from January's meeting are attached. I highlighted a part of the notes from the discussion on the Proposed DOH work on Mon Blvd that I wasn't sure about if anyone has clarifications on that note or any others. Thanks, Emily

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Fwd: PBIC Messenger: Winter 2013
by Emily Vasile 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

Lots of great resources here. Also, it would be fun to add some Morgantown ped/bike images (see below). PBIC is looking for new ped/bike images Did you know that PBIC has a website dedicated to cataloging bicycling and pedestrian images and videos? Be sure to upload any pictures or videos you have to our site, www.pedbikeimages.org. We want photos of your bike lanes, multi-use trails, ciclovia/open streets events or upgrades to existing infrastructure. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: UNC Highway Safety Research Center < UNC_Highway_Safety_Research_Cent(a)mail.vresp.com> Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM Subject: PBIC Messenger: Winter 2013 To: emilyvasile(a)gmail.com <http://cts.vresp.com/fbl?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fhosted-p0.vresp…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ts?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> <http://cts.vresp.com/ls?3224560524/92abd2cd53/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%…> ** [image: The PBIC Messenger: The e-Newsletter of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center] Winter 2013 In this Issue: - PBIC hosts NHTSA administrator for pedestrian enforcement event in North Carolina <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_1> - APBP names Charlie Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_2> - Walk Friendly Communities releases new guide book <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_3> - PBIC releases summary report on annual activities<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_4> - PBIC creates new YouTube Channel <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_5> - Study links how public health can be used in transportation planning<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_6> - Complete AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series available online<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_7> - Featured Case Study <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_8> - New Resources <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_9> - Announcements <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_10> - Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues in the News<#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_11> - Upcoming Events <#13c496744f9b8885_13c49467896d0f5f_12> [image: header image] PBIC hosts NHTSA administrator for pedestrian enforcement event in North Carolina [image: Strickland] Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center staff along with local agency partners hosted National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator David Strickland for a pedestrian safety press conference and enforcement event. The event, held in November, was part of North Carolina’s Watch for Me NC campaign, which is working to reduce pedestrian crashes in North Carolina through enhanced education and enforcement of pedestrian laws. The campaign, which targets drivers and pedestrians, is one of several NHTSA focus projects on pedestrian safety. Strickland joined Durham, N.C. Mayor Pro Tem Cora Cole McFadden, Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez and Lauren Blackburn, director of N.C. Department of Transportation’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Division, for a press conference about the need for reducing pedestrian crashes. Several area news organizations attended the event. Following the press event, Strickland observed Durham police officers as they held a pedestrian enforcement operation, pulling over drivers who failed to yield to officers trying to cross the street. PBIC staff members have been actively involved in the Watch for Me NC campaign, identifying high-crash intersections for targeted enforcement, working with state and local officials to help craft educational messages, and tracking the success of those efforts. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.WatchForMeNC.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b5505818…> . ------------------------------ APBP names Charlie Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Charlie Zegeer, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center’s director, was recognized by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals for his continued work in improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the United States. APBP named Zegeer its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the ProWalk/ProBike conference in September. The award “recognizes individuals who have made a substantial commitment to the profession and who have shown excellence in the field of bicycle and pedestrian planning, design, advocacy, or education.” Zegeer joined the UNC Highway Safety Research Center in 1986 and has served as director of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center since 1999. He has produced more than 150 reports and publications and is a “highly respected author in the field of transportation research, a leader in pedestrian and bicycle safety, and a strong mentor to young professionals,” the APBP noted. ------------------------------ Walk Friendly Communities releases new guide book [image: bike to school day] The Walk Friendly Communities program has created a new guide for helping communities become more pedestrian friendly. “Giving Cities Legs: Ideas and Inspirations from Walk Friendly Communities” highlights many of the efforts from the communities to earn Walk Friendly Community status during the program’s first three rounds. Download a copy of the guide at www.walkfriendly.org/about.cfm<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/289891ab…> . ------------------------------ PBIC releases summary report on annual activities [image: PBICAnnualReport] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has released report on the center’s activities and the state of walking and bicycling within the United States. “Fostering Livable Communities through Resources, Training, and Research” highlights much of the work PBIC staff and the organizations partners have completed during the last two years, such as case studies, webinars, research reports, and on-site training. The report also details the increase in the number of pedestrian and bicyclists on the road as well as federal funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Download the report at: www.pedbikeinfo.org/collateral/PBIC_AnnualReport.pdf<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aa683bb4…> . ------------------------------ PBIC creates new YouTube Channel [image: YouTubeLogo] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has created a new YouTube Channel for hosting and promoting its archived webinars, as well as other relevant PBIC videos. The site, www.youtube.com/pedbikeinfo<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f578a7d7…>, features many of the center’s recent webinars including all webinars from the series on the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials newly updated “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities” and from the series on the intersection of public health and transportation co-hosted with the American Public Health Association. Webinar recordings also remain available on the PBIC website, www.walkinginfo.org/webinars<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/61a803c1…> . ------------------------------ Study links how public health can be considered in transportation planning “Promoting Active Transportation: An Opportunity for Public Health” is a new study co-authored by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the American Public Health Association that identifies links between public health officials and transportation planners. The report explains how public health officials can better understand how transportation facilities are built into communities, regions and states and clarifies the role public health officials can play in altering that process to improve public health through increased physical activity. The report can be downloaded at http://action.apha.org/site/R?i=QBucbniGjg8Uz4_jUYD64w<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/81239e5b…> . ------------------------------ Complete AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series available online [image: AASHTO] The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and Toole Design Group’s seven-part webinar series on the updated American Association of State Highway Transportation Official’s *Guide for the Design of Bicycle Facilities* can now be viewed online. The webinar series covers changes to the fourth edition of the guide, which was released in June 2012. The webinars are: - Overview of Revised AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities - Bicycle Planning - On- Road Facilities Part 1: Bike Lane - On-Road Facilities Part 2: Shared Lanes, Paved Shoulders, Bicycle Boulevards and Traffic Signals - Off Road Facilities: Shared Use Path Design - Off Road Facilities: Share Use Path - Roadway Intersection Design - Maintenance and Operations Recordings of the webinars as well as presentation slides are available at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/aashto<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/e3aca42c…> . ------------------------------ Featured Case Study: Allen and Pike Streets Corridor Improvements [image: AllenandPikeCorridor] Background Allen and Pike Streets, located in the Lower East Side and Chinatown communities, had a wide concrete center mall that was a remnant of the 2nd Avenue elevated train line. As a result of many community-initiated workshops, members of the surrounding communities thought that Allen and Pike Streets presented an excellent opportunity to transform the streets into a pedestrian boulevard. In 2009, the New York City Department of Transportation responded to the requests and developed a plan that was well-received by the Manhattan Community Board 3 Transportation Committee and included the community's suggested modifications. Problem The Allen-Pike Streets corridor connects the Lower East Side with the new waterfront East River Greenway. It suffered from high-speed and weaving traffic in off-peak hours. The corridor had three travel lanes in each direction, a bicycle lane located between a parking lane and a travel lane, and a central 24-foot concrete median that had two rows of aged trees. Crossing the roadway as a pedestrian meant walking more than 110 ft. The median did not provide welcoming public space and there was no safe way to cross between the median malls because turning vehicles blocked access. Additionally, on-street bike lanes were often blocked by double-parked vehicles, which forced cyclists to move into traffic lanes. Solution The Allen-Pike Streets corridor was narrowed from three travel lanes to two travel lanes with left-turn bays and an occasional right-turn curbside bay in each direction. Left turns were banned from northbound and southbound movements for all vehicles except southbound buses. The bike lanes were moved to the inner curb next to the pedestrian mall. Flexible delineators were added to a striped buffer zone to further protect cyclists. Left-turn signal phases were added to the left-turn bays to provide a conflict-free crossing between the malls for both pedestrians and bicyclists. Four malls were connected and closed to cross-traffic with roadbed plazas defined by color-coating, planters and fixed seating. These were cross-streets with little utility to the traffic network, but their elimination improved the usefulness of the protected bike lanes and eliminated multiple conflicts from the crosswalks at each of the four intersections. Results By using relatively inexpensive pedestrian infrastructure improvements, eliminating conflicts and reconfiguring the street, this project achieved better pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, improved safety and enhanced the quality of life along the Allen-Pike Streets corridor in a short implementation period. The total number of crashes within the project area decreased by 9 percent since implementation, and there were 12 percent fewer injuries for all users. The success of the project has led to a the permanent build out of the malls with lush buffering plantings and seating areas that place pedestrians farther from traffic. The project will have raised unidirectional bike lanes on each side of the malls that will themselves be buffered from traffic by a ribbon of landscaping on both sides. The path will dip down adjacent to each left-turn bay, bringing the cyclists back onto the road. More Information For additional information on pedestrian projects in New York City, visit the following sites: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f78bf61e…> http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/pedestrian_projects.shtml<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/56c3ecbc…> ------------------------------ New Resources The following resources have been recently added to the PBIC Online Library, a centralized, Web-based collection of pedestrian- and bicycling-related materials. To search the library, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/library<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/a3776ce0…>or www.bicyclinginfo.org/library<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b4167064…> . Creating Walkable and Bikeable Communities: http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4773<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/cb038cd3…> Steps to a Walkable Community: http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4774<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/c70ff513…> Cycle-Rail Toolkit: http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4775<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b7a5f67e…> ------------------------------ Announcements New report examines impact of NMT on travel behavior The Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 95, Chapter 16 provides an enhanced look into how travelers use non-motorized transportation options in a variety of contexts. The report examines travel behavior, as well as recreation and public health outcomes, from creating or changing non-motorized travel options, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street crossings, bicycle storage and showers. The analyses are done in both urban and non-urban contexts for a more complete understanding of the impact of non-motorized travel facilities on individuals. To read the report, go to http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=4772<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/da11f28c…> .** PBIC is looking for new ped/bike images Did you know that PBIC has a website dedicated to cataloging bicycling and pedestrian images and videos? Be sure to upload any pictures or videos you have to our site, www.pedbikeimages.org. We want photos of your bike lanes, multi-use trails, ciclovia/open streets events or upgrades to existing infrastructure. Like us on Facebook Be sure to follow us at www.facebook.com/pedbike<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/195d6a77…>for the latest PBIC news and updates. Ped/bike deaths rise, injuries fall in 2011 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,432 pedestrians and 677 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2011. That’s an increase of 3 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively, compared to 2010. Despite those deaths, the number of bicyclists and pedestrians killed in accidents has been trending downward since 2004. At the same time, the number of reported injuries fell, with 69,000 pedestrian and 48,000 bicyclists injured in collisions with motor vehicles. Those numbers are down 1.4 and 7.7 percent, respectively, compared to 2010. Federal funding for ped/bike facilities rebounded in 2012 Federal-Aid Highway Program funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and programs climbed to $853.8 million in 2012, a nearly 8 percent increase over 2011, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The program funded 2,248 projects this year. Funding peaked at $1,188.6 million in 2009 due to a large increase in funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Easter Seals creates new wayfinding guide Easter Seals' Project Action has created a new pocket guide for improving how people travel to stores, restaurants, work and other locations. The guide was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Aging Research Network. To download the assessment, click here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/e17b07a7…> . Study uses GPS to track cyclist routes A new study out of Portland State University used GPS units to record the routes cyclists take. The study offers new insight into the attractiveness of bike lanes, paths and bicycle boulevards to cyclists as well as how other factors, such as intersection designs and road slopes, impacted routes cyclist chose. The study, which was supported by Active Living Research and the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, can be found at http://otrec.us/news/entry/bike_research_leading_to_smarter_regional_invest…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/5ba4f9bb…> . NHTSA turns to YouTube to talk about safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created a new safety character, Sergio Silbato, to reach out to Spanish speakers about pedestrian safety. Sergio is the Spanish language version of Willie Whistle. You can see the new safety public service announcement at http://youtu.be/4_OpiD2axCM<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/75d4cb3f…>. APHA puts out call for abstracts on public health issues The American Public Health Association is seeking presentations for its 141st annual meeting and exposition to be held Nov. 2-6, 2013 in Boston. The organization is seeking abstracts in all areas of public health as well as those that focus on the annual meeting’s theme: Think Global, Act Local, with a focus on best practices around the world. The deadlines for submitting abstracts range from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8. Find out more about the annual meeting at http://www.apha.org/meetings/AnnualMeeting<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/8aebac21…>or submit your abstract at https://apha.confex.com/apha/141am/oasys.epl<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b9da99d3…> . International Bicycle Urbanism Symposium is seeking abstracts The International Bicycle Urbanism Symposium, which will take place from June 19-22, 2013 at the College of Built Environments, University of Washington is seeking abstracts on papers dealing with: - Ways that cities can best encourage and accommodate bicycle use 20-30 years in the future - Leading research that addresses bicycle use and effects of innovation in infrastructure and programs - Best practices and how these can inform long-term planning for bicycle use. More information can be found at: www.be.washington.edu/bicycleurbanism<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/2da583d1…> . TLUPAQ Conference k papers on transportation and air quality The Transportation/Land Use Planning and Air Quality Conference is seeking 20 papers for its 2013 conference in Charlotte, NC. The conference theme is “Developing Healthy and Livable Communities” and papers should focus on research and strategies regarding the integration of transportation planning, land use and air quality. Specific topics of interest include: smart growth implementation and evaluation, scenario planning and livability design strategies, intelligent transportation strategies and implementation, climate change, pricing strategies, information systems, MOVES model evaluations and data, technological innovations, and health impacts of land use and transportation decisions. Papers are due to Srinivas Pulugurtha at SSPulugurtha(a)uncc.edu by Feb. 8, 2013. Guidelines for submitting papers can be found at: http://pubs.asce.org/authors/book/proceedingssub/ConfProcAuthorGuideCamRead…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/401b62e5…>. Bike League launches new program to promote women bicyclists The League of American Bicyclists has created Women Bike to encourage more women to bicycle and become active in promoting bicycling. More information about the program can be found at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/09/league-launches-women-bike/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d557cc97…>. [image: LAB] Bike League expands its Bicycle Friendly Cities program with Diamond Level The League of American Bicyclists has added a new top tier to its Bicycle Friendly Cities program: Diamond Level. The new level, which exceeds the current top tier Platinum, will be based on “The number of people riding and citizen satisfaction. Cities will delve into a more detail evaluation of ridership and level of service, using standard methods of measure like the American Community Survey and National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, but also more challenging and broader tools such as Copenhagen’s Bicycle Account.” More information can be found at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/09/beyond-platinum-creating-world-clas…<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f45a4803…>. The German Marshal Fund is looking to host international bike share conference The German Marshal Fund’s Urban and Regional Policy Program is seeking partners for an international conference on bike share programs. The event, scheduled to be held in the spring 2013 in New York City, will cover a variety of topics regarding bike share programs internationally, including funding programs, locating bike share stations and promoting cycling culture. For more information on the conference, contact Brent Riddle at the German Marshall Fund, briddle(a)gmfus.org <+briddle(a)gmfus.org>. ------------------------------ Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues in the News The following is a brief compilation of pedestrian- and bicycle-related news stories from around the world. Web links to the following news stories are time sensitive, so some stories might not be accessible after the initial publication date without required registration. Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians can take the high road to safety<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/76554c5e…><http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d84afb37…> Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 15, 2012 City should speed ahead with bike-share plans<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aabae179…> Philadelphia Inquirer November 26, 2012 LBPD, Bike Long Beach Encourage Cyclists to "Walk It or Lock It" On Sidewalks<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/19bbc363…> Long Beach Post November 22, 2012 Rethinking Willamette Street<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/7c2db6da…> The Register-Guard November 25, 2012 Fairfield to create first bike route<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/1c90373b…> Ctpost.com November 25, 2012 Sebastopol supports ordinance adding protection for bicyclists, walkers and joggers<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/35b3e524…> Press Democrat November 20, 2012 Bike-friendly changes could alter El Camino Real in San Clemente<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/a067a4c8…> The Orange County Register November 13, 2012 City's plan will implement alternative cycling routes around streetcar<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/dc38a877…> Daily Wildcat November 21, 2012 Does the city budget create a policy for safer cycling?<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/b6f558e7…> The Coloradoan November 19, 2012 Bike-pedestrian trail plan coming together: Bike lanes among possibilities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4f04918d…> The Shawano Leader November 14, 2012 Street, bike concept betters communities<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4d03e31d…> News-press.com November 21, 2012 Local Officials Help Bicyclists Peddle Their Cause<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/799dcfb1…> Roll Call November 14, 2012 Traffic safety measures take effect on Cayuga County streets<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/aa55bedb…> Auburn Citizen November 6, 2012 Kirksville Police launch bicycle safety, awareness campaign<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/ab5da2d3…> Lakenewsonline.com November 20, 2012 Council to take up bike-ped safety tonight<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f39db0f7…> Mountain View Voice November 20, 2012 Parking fears put brakes on Provincetown bike lane proposal<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d6b1fe30…> Wicked Local Wellfeet November 20, 2012 ‘Town Hall’ Upcoming for Bicyclists<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f2b09868…> Baltimore Magazine November 1, 2012 Medina, Milan gets Safe Routes to School grants<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/913c0e4e…> Jackson Sun November, 19, 2012 Bicycle lanes reduce traffic woes<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/c11be995…> Deccan Chronicle November 17, 2012 Sidewalk bicycle law is rarely enforced<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/041c9bef…> Glendale News-Press November 13, 2012 ------------------------------ Upcoming Events *Transportation Research Board 92nd annual meeting* http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2013/AnnualMeeting2013.aspx<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/d666ee46…> *Active Living Research Conference* http://www.activelivingresearch.org/conference2013<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/7b2b51d0…> * * *New Partners for Smart Growth* *http://www.newpartners.org/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/4bd8587a…> * *National Planning Conference* http://www.planning.org/conference/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/96396a20…> *International Trails Symposium* http://www.americantrails.org/2013/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/f9d88a2f…> *Lifesavers Conference 2013* http://www.lifesaversconference.org/<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?UNCHighwaySafetyRese/3224560524/92abd2cd53/25a23ca1…> ------------------------------ The PBIC Messenger is a free, online publication of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. 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Moore eyes job in Texas
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

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Re: [Bikeboard] mapping assets
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '13

15 Jan '13

Gunnar, I attempted it at work before i left, but it didn't finish. I'm going to try in a minute here at home after i get Simon in bed. Will send an update soon. 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 fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells On Jan 15, 2013 6:42 PM, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Derek. > > Why don't you upload that baby to Dropbox (if you have the space), > then share it w/ me. > I will then do something w/ it, unshare myself from it (I don't want > it chewing up all my space forever), and it will have been > transferred. > It should fit on a DVD, but certainly not on a regular CD unless you > have some really cool compression algorithms... > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I will sit down later tonight after a meeting I have and get my son to > bed > > to view what Chet emailed and add anything else I may have. We should > try > > to get the Bike Board's GIS data transferred to Jing or whoever else. > I'm > > stuck at the house after 7:30 tonight with my son, so if anyone would > like > > to volunteer to come get it, we could work on a transfer. I live at 1412 > > Buckhannon Avenue outside of Sabraton in Brookhaven. The whole folder is > > less than 3GB, so I may be able to upload it to Dropbox. If not, I could > > burn a CD or someone could swing by my house with an external hard > drive. I > > feel it would be beneficial to have the data for your meeting, but I > could > > be wrong. Sorry I can't attend the meeting during the day. I just can't > > sacrifice that much time during my work day this week. It may be that > way > > for a few weeks. I'd be willing to meet outside of normal work hours, if > > need be though. My cell number is 304-290-7727. I'll try to answer in > > between work, traveling to my meeting, etc... > > > > Thanks again for everything you guys do. I'm excited that the data may > have > > another great opportunity to be useful and less static than it's been > for a > > few months. And I look forward to working with Jing and the rest of you > > guys on this. > > > > Thanks... > > ~Derek > > > > > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> I apologize for not being available tomorrow. I am fairly certain that > I > >> don't have anything that Derek does not have, since he was the impetus > for > >> most of the work. I went and pulled up the GIS data that I have > available > >> and took a screenshot (attached). This is the bulk of what I have, and > >> includes: > >> > >> routes with difficulty > >> BFC sign locations > >> service centers > >> bike parking as of 10/2009 > >> destinations as of 04/2010 > >> trailheads > >> share the road signs > >> proposed hospital through route > >> r4-11 signs > >> > >> There are obviously also all the background data that is necessary to > >> provide context, like streets, parks, water bodies, etc but I assume > Jing > >> has that data at his disposal. > >> > >> We also used this data to create the KMZ routes that are currently on > >> bikemorgantown.com > >> > >> Hope this helps! > >> > >> Chet > >> > >> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Derek, Chet, > >>> > >>> By tomorrow noon, could you please reply with a list of assets that you > >>> developed and have as a result of working on the Bicycle Board Mapping > Team? > >>> We had great hopes when Danielle was here that we could get everything > >>> together in one place. Now, Jing is on board and can probably do that. > >>> Jing tried to set up a Mapping Team meeting tomorrow but only gunnar, > I and > >>> Jing will be there. Would it be possible for you to at least reply > with a > >>> list of assets that you have so we can know what we're trying to > manage? > >>> > >>> > >>> Frank D. Gmeindl > >>> LCI #1703 > >>> 491 WilsonAvenue > >>> Morgantown, WV 26501 > >>> 304-376-0446 > >>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > 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: Now Hiring: Full-Time Operations Manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership
by Derek Springston 15 Jan '13

15 Jan '13

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Crossroads 1/14 7-9 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jan '13

14 Jan '13

Please see attached flier for the subject public meeting. Crossroads is the comprehensive plan that will determine the future direction of Morgantown's land use and transportation.

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PBIC - New White Papers available
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jan '13

12 Jan '13

“An Overview of Automated Enforcement Systems and Their Potential for Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/download/WhitePaper_AutomatedSafetyEnforceme… <http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/downloads/WhitePaper_AutomatedSafetyEnforcem…> “Using Health Impact Assessments to Evaluate Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.” http://katana.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/downloads/WhitePaper_HIA_PBIC.pdf PBIC News Brief -- News from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center /Jan. 11, 2013/ PBIC Launches New White Paper Series** CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the creation of a new white paper series to expand access to the latest pedestrian- and bicycle-related research, resources and tools. The white paper series is intended to provide a broad array of information about some of the most commonly requested topics of interest among engineers, public health officials, planners and advocates. The papers feature the most up-to-date research, resources and tools on a variety of topics. PBIC already has completed the first two papers in the series: “An Overview of Automated Enforcement Systems and Their Potential for Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” and “Using Health Impact Assessments to Evaluate Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.” Those papers can be found at www.walkinginfo.org/library, and copies of the papers also will be available for review during the Transportation Research Board’s annual conference. Future topics include high visibility crosswalks, road diets and cycle tracks. *About PBIC* 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. *Media Contact:* James Gallagher, PBIC, 919.843.7007, james(a)hsrc.unc.edu <mailto:james@hsrc.unc.edu>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

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MAP 21 money for Mon County
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

This morning's DP reported that the state granted $200,409 for the rail trail. See http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMy8wMS8wOSNBcj… http://www.statejournal.com/story/20523389/tomblin-announces-millions-in-tr… lists MAP 21 projects around the state. Looking at the list shows the kinds of projects getting the funding and levels of funding. Three of them are those reported in today's DP. Monongalia County: Decker's Creek Trail Resurfacing, $80,000; Westover Park Loop, $28,800 Monongalia/Marion/Preston counties: Mon River Trails Dump Truck, $56,000 Monongalia/Preston counties: Decker's Creek Trail Undercut Repair, $115,609.33 More MAP 21 $ could come to Morgantown/Monongalia Co. if someone applied for the grants. Frank

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Toward Zero Deaths Webinar 1/31 2-3:30 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

We might learn something from this. PBIC Announces Free Webinar on Toward Zero Deaths Strategies CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) announces the next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: Toward Zero Deaths: Strategies for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. EDT To register, please visithttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/860927866. The vision of "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) is predicated on the assumption that no traffic death or serious injury should be considered to be acceptable. Launched as a plan for highway safety in Europe, the principle has gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years, and some state and local agencies have adopted TZD language among their agencies' safety goals. Researchers at the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center have developed a list of key TZD strategies that are considered to be among the most effective in reducing pedestrian- and bicycle-related deaths and serious injuries on our nation's streets and highways. Presenters Charlie Zegeer, PBIC director, and Carl Sundstrom, PBIC program manager, will discuss a wide range of engineering, education, enforcement, policy, and funding strategies that are the most promising in in reaching TZD successes for non-motorized travelers. PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other 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 ---

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FY2013-2014 budget
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

Attached is the budget that I propose to discuss with City Councilors and Terrence. Damien reviewed an earlier version and made comments and adjusted cost estimates. The attached includes his revised cost estimates but the amounts to include in the budget and the comments are mine. Frank

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WVDOH proposed Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) on Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr.
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

Dear Mr. Austin: The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board is disappointed that the WVDOH apparently did not consider bicyclists in their proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL and recommends that the MPO encourage the WVDOH to amend their proposal to include (in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD and the 2011 AASHTO Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities) · a minimum 8-foot wide bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr.; · R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs every 250 feet on the downhill side, and · an 8-foot wide smooth paved shoulder on the downhill side. The WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL conflicts with the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that the WVDOH helped to create. WVDOH proposes to narrow the shoulders to 4-feet. Narrowing the uphill shoulder to 4-feet will preclude making it a bicycle-climbing lane. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Engineering Action #17 is to install a bicycle-climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard between Boyers Avenue and Patteson Drive. AASHTO recommends a minimum 5-foot width for bike lanes or wider when the bicycle lane is adjacent to high-speed motor traffic. The proposed TWLTL will likely increase average motor vehicle speed. Narrowing the shoulders and increasing the speed in the travel lanes will increase risk to bicyclists and pedestrians who still choose to use the shoulders. Many will avoid this route altogether due to safety concerns. The proposed TWLTL will increase safety for Type A[i] cyclists if motor vehicle speed remains the same or decreases. The proposed TWLTL will increase Type A cyclist safety and convenience for the same reasons that the TWLTL would increase safety for motorists. Unfortunately, most Morgantown area cyclists are Type B[ii] cyclists that use the shoulders rather than the travel lanes. Narrowing the shoulders on either side of Mon Blvd. can be expected to discourage the few Type B cyclists that use them now. Knowing that they have the same right to the travel lanes as motorists, Type A cyclists ride in the rightmost travel lane that serves their destination. However, even among Type A cyclists, few will ride the travel lane up the hill on Mon Blvd. because they are scared by motor vehicles passing them closely at high speeds. Even Type A cyclists can be expected to prefer a bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. More Type A cyclists and perhaps even some Type B cyclists could be expected to use the downhill travel lanes if R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs were erected in the corridor but most Type B cyclists would still prefer a wide smooth paved shoulder despite the increased risks of right hook, left cross and drive out crashes (especially at Chipps Hollow where a cyclist could easily be travelling in excess of 40 mph) at crossings. Therefore, the Bicycle Board recommends that the downhill shoulder of Mon Blvd. be smoothly paved to a width of 8-feet but NOT marked as a bike lane and that R4-11 signs be erected every 250-feet along the downhill side of Mon Blvd. Last year, the wide uphill shoulder was smoothly paved. All that remains is to stripe it as a bike lane. A bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill shoulder: · would provide an attractive bicycle route from Star City to Evansdale, a destination for many Morgantown area students and cyclists; · would provide an important connection from the Mon River Trail to Evansdale; · could be part of an important bicycle corridor connecting the 916-bed Domain and the 336-bed University Commons student apartment complexes to Morgantown so some of those 1,200 students could ride their bikes instead of driving their cars; · would be an essential part of a bicycle corridor from the University Town Centre to Mileground when Bicycle Plan Action Engineering #18 bicycle lane on both sides of WV 705 from Willowdale Road to Mileground Road is completed so some of the tens of thousands of cars that travel that corridor most days could be left at home when their users choose to bike. Bicycle lanes are appropriate on roadways with speeds in excess of 25 mph and with few driveways and intersections. Bicyclists traveling in the travel lanes are more visible to motorists merging onto the roadway from businesses such as the Texas Roadhouse and from intersections including Canfield Av. and Saratoga Av. however since Type B and C cyclists will not use the roadway, the bicycle-climbing lane must maximize cyclist’s visibility. Current sightlines are excellent however at a minimum, signage should be placed at these crossings to alert merging motorists that they’re crossing a bike lane and to watch for bicyclists. In addition to contradicting the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, the WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL conflicts with the 2040 LRTP that WVDOH also helped to create. Tier 1 project #40 Regional Bikeway Plan Implementation Program includes projects from the Greater Morgantown Bicycle plan. The WVDOH proposed Mon Blvd. TWLTL violates the Monongalia County and Morgantown Complete Streets Policies. The proposed TWLTL will make Mon Blvd. more dangerous to pedestrians and Type B cyclists. In summary, Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown are striving to achieve a modern multi-modal transportation system. The proposed TWLTL project fails to consider the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. The Bicycle Board requests you to encourage the WVDOH to amend their proposal to include (in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD and the 2011 AASHTO Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities) · a minimum 8-foot wide bicycle-climbing lane on the uphill side of Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr. and · R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs every 250 feet on the downhill side · an 8-foot wide smooth paved shoulder on the downhill side. If the WVDOH will not make these amendments to their proposal, the Bicycle Board requests that the MPO deny the WVDOH proposal to amend the TIP to add the proposed TWLTL project. As you know, Morgantown achieved Bronze Level recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community last year. The City intends to retain the award and even try for a Silver award in 2015 (see Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Encouragement Action #16). The WVDOH TWLTL as proposed is a step backward for a bicycle friendly community. Frank Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as vehicles [i] Type A cyclists, according to AASHTO are “advanced or experienced riders that are generally using their bicycles as they would a motor vehicle. They are riding for convenience and speed and want direct access to destinations with a minimum of detour or delay. They are typically comfortable riding with motor vehicle traffic however, they need sufficient operating space on the traveled way or shoulder to eliminate the need for either themselves or a passing motor vehicle to shift position”. [ii] Type B cyclists, according to AASHTO are “basic or less confident adult riders that may also be using their bicycles for transportation purposes, e.g., to get to the store or to visit friends, but prefer to avoid roads with fast and busy motor vehicle traffic unless there is ample roadway width to allow easy overtaking by faster motor vehicles. Thus, basic riders are comfortable riding on neighborhood streets and shared use paths and prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes of wide shoulder lanes on busier streets”.

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Mon Blvd. turn lane
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Bicycle Board Members, At Thursday's BB meeting, I said I'd write a letter to WVDOH through Bill Austin on the WVDOH proposed TWLTL on Mon Blvd. between Boyers Av. and Patteson Dr. Attached is that letter. So that I will have your input in time to do something with it before next Thursday's MPO CAC meeting, by Wednesday, please tell me what you think of the letter or use Track Changes and Comments to change it and return it to me. Frank

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Fwd: Agenda for today's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

FYI, attached is the Pedestrian Safety Board's letter regarding the Mon Blvd. turn lane. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: January 7, 2013 11:00:51 PM EST > To: "Maria Smith" <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Don Spencer" <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, "Mary Gutmann" <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, "Mike Breiding" <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, "George Lilley" <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, "Dwight Harshbarger" <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Michael Simms" <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, "Michael Graham" <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, "Sarah Bias" <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, "Angela Wiley" <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, "Matt Cross" <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, "James Welty" <jameswelty(a)hotmail.com>, "Debbie Cain" <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Ilana Chertok" <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Martha Summers" <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bob Anderson" <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Tom Bias" <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Reger-Nash" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Jeremy Harris" <jeremy(a)itmindshare.com>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Angela Campbell" <Angela.Campbell(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jim Rye" <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Joshua Woods" <Joshua.Woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Margaret Stout" <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Maria Brann" <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Mark Tinsley" <Mark.Tinsley(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Stanley Cohen" <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Courtney Pawlak" <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "David Small" <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Melody Thomas" <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "Claire Chantler" <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, "Jan Derry" <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, "Lauren Frederick" <volunteer(a)nwvcil.org>, "Nick Hein" <director(a)positivespin.org>, "Regina Mayolo" <reginam(a)verizon.net>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, "Kevin Leyden" <kleyden(a)wvu.edu>, "Dan Harris" <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, "Jimmie Simmons" <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, "Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board" <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: Agenda for today's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting > > All - > Please find attached a draft letter regarding the Mon Blvd project. Please provide comments/edits to me by Thursday morning so that I may present the letter at the MPO CAC meeting that evening. > Best, > Christiaan > > >>> On 1/7/2013 at 10:54 AM, <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > All - > Please find the agenda for today's meeting and supporting material (information about upcoming Crossroads meeting and the proposed project on Mon Blvd) attached. See you at 4:30 at the public safety building. Looking forward to a lively discussion. > See you soon. > 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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Meeting and aftermath
by Gunnar Shogren 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Good day everyone and welcome to another week! Thanks to everyone that came to the meeting. I thought it went well. Was quite pleased that we could accommodate Bill's time constraint and have him talk to us about the proposed DOH project on Mon Blvd, most enlightening it was. Please do take the time if you can and offer Frank some advise/critique/help on his letter. Jing certainly is enthusiastic and I'm sure we'll be seeing more from his mapping project and if anyone wants to be on the mapping committee please contact myself, Jing or Frank. Hopefully Frank and others can get a budget request together in time. I'm fairly certain it's already happening, but again, any help that you'd like to give to Frank and that group would be appreciated. I do know that Frank, myself and Jeff Mikorski chatted regarding that some last Friday and it was well received. So how are those projects coming along? Just try and tick a few things off here and there so that you'll have something to report for the February meeting. That would be swell. :) And speaking of that, Jonathan, care to share w/ us what happened at the Positive Spin meeting Friday? I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting to hear how that went down. Okay, I think that's enough for now. Take care and thanks for being involved w/ the Morgantown Bike Board, gunnar. #actingchair Strange letter huh? Well I just wanting to get something out, touch base, etc., so here it is...

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The SRTS Call-In Show Webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Does anyone have questions they want submitted to this webinar? "Here’s how it works. You register for the Webinar in advance. You submit a question about your most formidable SRTS obstacles and barriers through the registration page, or by emailing mgulley(a)americawalks.org. You attend the Webinar and listen as the experts grapple with the unique problems facing your SRTS program and others around the country. You ask questions, you get answers. Simple." https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/519304625 -Jonathan

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Fwd: January 10 CAC Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

The attached agenda contains more info about the Mon Blvd TWLTL. If you have any thoughts that you'd like me to include in the letter that Bill Austin suggested we write to the WVDOH thru him on this, please send them to me. I hope to get the letter done and sent to your for review and approval by next Wednesday in time to deliver it to the MPO CAC at next Thursday's CAC meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: January 4, 2013 11:37:02 AM EST > To: <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: January 10 CAC Meeting Agenda > > CAC Members, > > Happy New Year! Please find attached the agenda for the January 10th CAC Meeting. > > I look forward to seeing you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance. > > Sincerely, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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January meeting. Agenda for your consideration
by Gunnar Shogren 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Good night all. If there's something wrong or missing let me know and I'll change it before the meeting. Attached are the files for the Proposed Budget, December minutes and the agenda, though it is also right here as well. And you should take a look at the somewhat recent thread with the subject "Proposed DOH work on Mon Boulevard". Agenda follows- ***************** January Bike Board Meeting January 3, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building, Training room Open Action Items 124 - Andrew: Discuss the possibility of WVU becoming a Bicycle Friendly University with the SGA president and talk to WVU Cycling about serving on BB. 186 - Frank: Check with Damien on outcome of the DOH mtg about BFC signs 188 - Chip: Send BFB application to Gunnar for posting on website 189 - Gunnar: Talk to Colin and Christiaan to figure out what helpers should be listed on ‘singletrack’ project #3 190 - Frank and Jing: Let Gunnar know if they can present Vision 2000 information at the January meeting 191 - Traci: Invite someone from the Morgantown Municipal Green Team to a BB meeting and find out if they’re interested in having an ex-officio position on the BB 192 - Frank: Compile exit plan, list of contacts that are important for BB chair, which contacts he would still like to communicate with Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Walk/Bike/Transit Map Ideas and suggestions on the bike part of the map Route classification, bike rack locations * Proposed Budget Calendar Plan to get a FY2013-2014 budget request to Terrence ASAP before Jan. 31 * Proposed DOH Work on Mon Boulevard Can we do better and what else could $$ be spent on? * 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 Butch, Jonathan, Bill (liason) 10. Outreach to International community on bicycling 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 13. Keep Positive Spin open Jonathan, Butch, Emily, Colin 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HISP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily ********************

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Re: [Bikeboard] Jan. meeting!
by Derek Springston 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Gunnar and all, My wife's family just found out late last night that they're going to take her grandfather off of life support today, so she's traveling to Beckley today and won't be back in town until late, which means I need to pick Simon up from daycare and watch him tonight. I could still come to the meeting with him, but have a feeling we'd be more distracting than beneficial. Should I still attend? ~Derek On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Gunnar, > I'll be at the meeting tomorrow night. > ~Derek > > > On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Another month, >> >> Another meeting! >> Next Thursday, Jan. 3rd. >> >> Who's planning on coming? Who's definitely not going to be there? >> Who wants something added to the agenda? >> >> There. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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* > -- *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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Jan. meeting!
by Gunnar Shogren 02 Jan '13

02 Jan '13

Another month, Another meeting! Next Thursday, Jan. 3rd. Who's planning on coming? Who's definitely not going to be there? Who wants something added to the agenda? There.

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December Minutes
by Traci Liebig 31 Dec '12

31 Dec '12

Hi All, December minutes attached. Andrew Walker-- please review Agenda Item 6 Project #2. I had so many notes on this that I can't decipher which project it was you wanted to work with. If you clarify, I can update prior to the meeting. Thanks and Happy New Year! Traci

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Fwd: Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Dec '12

28 Dec '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 28, 2012 10:30:59 AM EST > To: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Calendar. Council will vote on the proposed schedule at there next meeting, Jan. 2. Please note in the proposed schedule that any budget request must be submitted by Jan 31, 2013. If you have any questions please let me know. 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.morgantown.com >

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Proposed DOH Work on Mon Boulevard
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Dec '12

25 Dec '12

Dear Bicycle Board, I am forwarding this message on behalf of David Bruffy. It sounds like the DOH is intending to put a turning lane through the Krepps Park region, and that they are moving quickly to implement the project with their own design plans. This is the same area that Gregg Good was building a bicycle/pedestrian corridor; he had completed half the project when DOT suddenly pulled the funding away. You can still visit the unfinished bridge in the valley of Chipps Hollow: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am writing to make sure you are informed of planned safety improvements along the lower end (Star City side) of Mon Boulevard. The MPO met on Monday evening for their regular, December Meeting. As frequently happens, the State DOH asked us to consider amendments to the local Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). This TIP Amendment is a requirement of Federal Highways that must be met before spending Federal Department of Highways dollars and it is obviously intended to insure local, public input. As often happens, the requests were not provided in time for the MPO’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee or the Technical Advisory Committee to meet and discuss the requests. Additionally, very little information is typically provided with these requests such as project design drawings and the reasoning and data supporting proposed road improvement projects. Highways often uses Highway Safety Improvement Funds for these projects (may not be the exact, correct name), and these funds and projects are not included in the regular MPO planning process, nor is the local community typically given opportunity for prioritization of projects, as was the case for this proposed improvement to Mon Boulevard. The DOH was requesting an amendment to the TIP to allow a $1.7 million dollar safety improvement project to add a turning lane to Mon Boulevard from the Patteson intersection all the way through to Star City. No description or information was provided as to pedestrian crossing accommodations at areas like the WVU Soccer Field, Canfield Street or Chipps Hollow Road, nor was any information provided to show how the roadway edges would be treated for sidewalks or bike lanes. The MPO did not approve this request, but it will be considered again at the January MPO meeting, after the MPO Citizen’s Advisory and Technical Advisory Committees have reviewed the proposal. Since this is a “safety” project, I expect there to be a hard push by DOH for quick approval of this proposal. I encourage you to look into the matter as it affects your interests for bicyclist, pedestrians and our community in general. I wouldn’t want to see another roadway without shoulders like the 705 “repaving” project between Stewartstown Road and the Mileground, and I doubt you would either. Thanks you for your efforts to make our community a better place to live. Sincerely, 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

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BFC sign ride
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Dec '12

17 Dec '12

Bicycle Board Members, Anybody want to ride around with me on Saturday and set GPS coordinates for 7 Bicycle Friendly Community signs? I met with Damien Tuesday. We have 12 Bicycle Friendly Community signs. 3 of them are already up: 1. Mon Blvd. coming up from Star City near Coliseum 2. South University Av. coming into town at the bridge that crosses Deckers Creek just before the traffic light for Sargasso, Aldi, etc. 3. Westover Bridge coming into Morgantown We're planning to propose the following (all heading in-bound towards town): 4. Rt. 705 between Mileground and Stewartstown Rd. 5. Earl Core Road (Rt. 7 Sabraton) somewhere between the I-68 interchange and the Hogback turn. 6. Willey St. after Hampton. 7. Stewart St. below Willowdale (tentatively 39.6419, -79.9503) 8. VanVoorhis before Burroughs (e.g. 39.658606, -79.963425) 9. Dorsey Av. just before Oak Grove Cemetery. 10.University Av. at city line coming from Star City. These are tentative. We thought we should put them where there is a high traffic volume and a high likelihood that motorists would see them and increase their awareness of bicyclists and that bicyclists or potential bicyclists would see them and be inspired to ride more. Thanks to Damien for making the attached map that shows the general locations. Riding to each of these locations, deciding exactly where the sign should be placed and taking the GPS coordinates should be fun but the cycling may be challenging. If we see or think of better locations along the way, we can add them. (If Traci shows up, we might even ride around WVU.) Saturday's weather is supposed to be nice but cool. Inevitably, we'll probably want to stop for some refreshments along the way and/or at the end. I'm suggesting that we start at the Blue Moose at 11 am. Who's in? Frank

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Fwd: Dec. TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Dec '12

10 Dec '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: December 10, 2012 5:04:06 PM EST > To: 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Dec. TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Due to lack of agenda this month Traffic Commission meeting is canceled. Next month meeting will be on January 9th due to City Council meeting on the 2nd. > > 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.morgantown.com > >

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Revised Minutes
by Traci Liebig 07 Dec '12

07 Dec '12

Good Morning All, Revised minutes from the November meeting attached. Colin, please review Agenda Item 8 and offer any corrections if I have mis-characterized that portion in the meeting. Thanks! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] December Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Attached please find the November meeting minutes. If you can review them before the meeting that would be swell as we will only have so many copies being made. See you soon.

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December Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Good day all. Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, 6:30 pm at the Public Safety Building. Looking for items to be put on the agenda. One large and important item is to find a person to become the new chair of the Bike Board. Also checking to see who is planning on coming to the meeting. Last of 2012! Plain and simple, but do let me know. Thanks so much and have a nice day further, gunnar. Vice-Chair, acting Chair.

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Emily makes news
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Emily Vasile attended the whole transportation plan public comments meeting, talked to everyone and even got quoted in Dominion Post: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8xMi8wNiNBcj… . Thanks, Emily! Frank

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SRTS Webinar Today, 2:00 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

New Funding, New Players, New Game 101: Why Build Safe Routes to School into Regional Governments https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5280674318114370560

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Tonight 5-8: Transportation Plan Public Input
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

Reminder: Tonight, 5-8 pm, Public Safety Center. Show up and sustain support for bicycling! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 29, 2012 2:24:33 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Friends of the Morgantown Monongalia MPO, > > Please find attached a copy of the basic information for the MPO’s 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. This information is to be presented to the Public at the MPO’s December 5th Public Meeting to be held at: > > City of Morgantown’s Public Safety Building > 300 Spruce Street > Morgantown WV > > Please share this information with others in our community. This information is also available at the MPO’s website. > > www.plantogether.org > > Comments may be submitted to me at my email address or at the meeting. The MPO’s Policy Board will consider the draft Plan at a specially called meeting on December 17, 2012 at 7 PM at Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce Street. The public is welcome at this meeting. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning the draft Plan or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Fwd: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 29, 2012 2:24:33 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Draft Morgantown Monongalia MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Friends of the Morgantown Monongalia MPO, > > Please find attached a copy of the basic information for the MPO’s 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. This information is to be presented to the Public at the MPO’s December 5th Public Meeting to be held at: > > City of Morgantown’s Public Safety Building > 300 Spruce Street > Morgantown WV > > Please share this information with others in our community. This information is also available at the MPO’s website. > > www.plantogether.org > > Comments may be submitted to me at my email address or at the meeting. The MPO’s Policy Board will consider the draft Plan at a specially called meeting on December 17, 2012 at 7 PM at Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce Street. The public is welcome at this meeting. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning the draft Plan or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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SRTS Webinar Today, 2:00 PM
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

New Funding, New Players, New Game 101: Why Build Safe Routes to School into Regional Governments https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5280674318114370560

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Fwd: Updated Project LRTP Project List
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

In the attached version of the list of LRTP projects the Technical Advisory Group's scoring has been added, the projects have been re-prioritzed (from the list I sent you Nov. 13), and some projects have changed. Overall, bicycling is doing very well but this could change in response to public comments at the Dec. 5, 5-8 pm meeting at the Public Safety Center Training Room. As I said in my Nov. 16 report of the TAG meeting, "Because of the small number of cyclists in Morgantown, it is imperative that we be represented at this meeting. This may also give us the opportunity to elevate attention to smaller, less expensive, near term projects." Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 26, 2012 5:12:13 PM EST > Cc: "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com> > Subject: FW: Updated Project LRTP Project List > > Transportation Advisory Group Members, > > Please find attached the final draft LRTP projects for the upcoming December 5th public meeting. Please review these drafts and let me know if you have any comments or corrections that need to be made by the close of business Wednesday. We anticipate posting this list along with the Strategies document on the MPO website Thursday for public comment. > > Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of any assistance or if you have any questions or concerns. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Tonight: CC Bicycle Plan Progress Review
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Reminder: Tonight, City Council is scheduled to review progress on the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. Time: 7 pm. Location: Council Chambers, 389 Spruce St. Frank

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Article in Morgantown Times
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Attached. Nice article. Picture of BFC sign on Mon Blvd. and tale of other BB accomplishments. Frank

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Fwd: December 5th Public Meeting Notice
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Please note that the time for the LRTP meeting has changed to 5 - 8 pm. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 16, 2012 5:03:06 PM EST > To: "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: December 5th Public Meeting Notice > > The MPO will be presenting the draft 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan for our area on December 5th from 5 until 8 PM at the City of Morgantown Public Safety Building 300 Spruce Street. The meeting will be an informal walk through presentation. Please share this information with everyone so we may have the best attendance possible. Both a black and white and color flyers for this meeting are attached for your use. > > Thank you for your assistance in advertising this public meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of assistance. > > Regards, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Fwd: Draft MPO Long Range Transportation Plan for November 15th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, We've been working on a Morgantown-Monongalia Long Range Transportation Plan for more than a year and we're one step away from releasing it to the public for comment. Please review the attached draft and give me any comments you wish me to take to the Transportation Advisory Group Nov. 15. The draft LRTP is pretty large. One way you might review it is to search for "bicycle" and look carefully at the maps. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: November 8, 2012 3:12:23 PM EST > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Irv Schuetzner'" <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <info(a)morgantown.org>, "'Development Center'" <infoadc(a)alleghenydevelopment.com>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'ExDirector'" <director(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, <exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <Joseph.Kanosky(a)NETL.DOE.GOV>, <James.Dotson(a)mylanlabs.com>, "'Ken Busz'" <ken(a)morgantownchamber.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Murdock, Gary'" <murdockg(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, <mcclymondsb(a)wvuh.com>, "'Peggy J. Myers-Smith'" <pmyerssmith(a)tourmorgantown.com>, "'Russ Lorince'" <Russ.Lorince(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <robertsond(a)monhealth.sys.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <brad.greathouse(a)mylan.com>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mrenner123(a)gmail.com>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, "'Janel Nye'" <janel(a)bedardconsulting.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, <statler4board(a)hotmail.com> > Cc: <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Snow, Jamie'" <jamie.snow(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <andrew.nichols(a)marshall.edu>, "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Draft MPO Long Range Transportation Plan for November 15th Meeting > > Transportation Advisory Group Members, > > Please find attached the Draft Long Range Transportation Plan for your review at the November 15th TAG meeting to be held at 6:30 PM at the Airport Training Room in the Airport Managers Office Building. Please review this information prior to attending the meeting. Your comments will be reflected in the draft plan to be presented to the public prior to adoption by the MPO Policy Board. Please plan to attend this important meeting. > > I would also like to let you know the MPO has updated our website the updated website includes a new look and interactive mapping of the MPO’s TIP priority projects. You may see our website at: > > www.plantogether.org. > > We look forward to seeing you at the November 15th meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of any assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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WV Connecting Communities Nov. 10 Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Please find attached minutes of subject meeting. Participants unanimously agreed to send forward to the WV legislature, the legislative agenda that the Bicycle Board recommended, also attached. Frank

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Bicycle Crashes in Pittsburgh
by Christiaan Abildso 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Recent activity in the Burgh...is it an outbreak or just better police reporting? http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/11/14/bicyclist-hit-by-truck-injured-in…

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Resignation
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please accept my resignation as Chairman of the Bicycle Board. Thanks for tolerating my somewhat dictatorial meeting management methods. Thanks to all of you present and past members for contributing your valuable time and energy to try to make Morgantown a community in which all citizens can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anywhere, anytime for any reason. Over the more than 6 years that the BB has existed, we've made some significant achievements but not nearly as much as I think we need to make a significant improvement in cycling here. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan provides the City sufficient guidance to make significant improvements. I hope you will show up to support it at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting. During my time as Chairman, my interests have narrowed, I've lost my enthusiasm and effectiveness as Chairman and I believe that someone else can do a better job. With your permission, I will represent the Bicycle Board at November Traffic Commission, MPO, City Council and WV Connecting Communities planned activities including next Wednesday's TC meeting, next Thursday's MPO Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, the Nov. 17 MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Group meeting, the Nov. 27 City Council meeting and the Nov. 10 WV Connecting Communities meeting unless the BB provides a substitute or the heads of those agencies shut me out. Frank

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Active School Neighborhood Checklist
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, In last week's Safe Routes To School webinar, Brian Fellows from the Arizona DOT, presented "Can A School's Location Make A Kid Fat?". Here's his 19-slide show: http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/pdf/FELLOWS_2012SR… AZDOT developed an Active School Neighborhood Checklist to gauge a school's physical activity potential. The checklist gathers data in the following dimensions: Supportive Programs and Policies Walking/Bicycling Zone School and Property Street Profile Pedestrian and Bike Facilities and Safety Remedial Pedestrian and Bike Facilities Connectivity and Convenience and then gives a score. DO YOU THINK THIS COULD HELP US MAKE ANY HEADWAY ON OUR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE? Just for fun, I completed the checklist for Suncrest Middle School. See attached PDF. Here's a PDF that explains every detail of the checklist process (just skim this): https://activeschoolchecklist.com/Content/Documents/ASNC_Assessment.pdf Frank

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Fwd: November Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

No TC meeting tonight. Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: November 5, 2012 2:20:39 PM EST > To: normawyant(a)comcast.net, Mike Wolfe <mwolfe(a)mecca911.org>, 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, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: November Traffic Commission Meeting Canceled > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > The City's building maintenance personnel will be conducting roof inspections Wednesday Nov. 7. City Council chamber will not be available for use. Therefore the Traffic Commission meeting scheduled is canceled and will meet again next month Dec. 5, 2012. 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.morgantown.com > >

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Fwd: volunteers needed- SUNDAY- rail-trail project
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: November 7, 2012 12:58:54 PM EST > To: Martin Christ <mchrist(a)labs.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Sam Muncy <sam.muncy(a)msesinc.com>, Steven Rios <StevenRios69(a)GMail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, colin dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Steve Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Dave Smaldone <David.Smaldone(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Chad Pierskalla <cpierska(a)wvu.edu> > Cc: Randy Moore <rmoore(a)boparc.org> > Subject: volunteers needed- SUNDAY- rail-trail project > > Hi everyone > Putting out a wide net ask for help. > > MRTC has been offered a donation of a barn-full of roofing slate (~3000 pieces) for the Elkins Coal and Coke Building in Masontown. The catch is that we need to move it from Charleston, WV to Morgantown. I am searching for volunteers to help on a haul away day that will require some heavy lifting and a long travel day. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer, know of some strong able people to ask, or have any questions. > > Also looking for crates to haul it in- if anyone has any suggestions- please call or email 304-692-6782 > > Tentatively set for Sunday, November 11. The day: 7AM meet Randy Moore who has truck and trailer, carpool, meet owner in Charleston around 10AM, Load up and travel back to Morgantown 3PM+ We are not planning to unload that day. It will require hand lifting slate into the trailer. > > The access road to the property is a steep dirt road. Weather will be an issue so this will be canceled if we have rain or a wet week before hand. Ella > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > > > >

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Fwd: Safe Routes to School E-News: November 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Lots of good info for SRTS. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: November 5, 2012 12:51:52 PM EST > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Safe Routes to School E-News: November 2012 > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-6aa7707e7b-ba6c4ec446-3fce(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > NOVEMBER 2012 | ISSUE 82 > Connect with Us > > > > > 1. Implementing MAP-21 – the New Transportation Law > Updates on guidance, matching funds and state spending > > In late October, the US Department of Transportation released the new interim guidance on the Transportation Alternatives program under MAP-21. Specific to Safe Routes to School, the guidance rules that Safe Routes to School projects (like all other Transportation Alternatives projects) require a 20 percent local match for funded projects. The guidance also rules that Safe Routes to School coordinators can be paid from Transportation Alternatives funds, which should help ensure that these important staff positions are retained. > > Specific to the match, this change only applies to new projects funded under Transportation Alternatives; projects funded using leftover Safe Routes to School dollars will continue to be 100 percent federally funded. Many states still have Safe Routes to School funding remaining – see our latest state of the states to see how your state rates. > > As competitions begin for Transportation Alternatives dollars, we know it will be a challenge for Safe Routes to School advocates to identify matching funds. While we continue to work with Congress to try and reverse the match policy, it is smart for advocates to familiarize themselves with what types of dollars can count towards the match. Our latest blog post gives you all the details you need to get started. > > > > 2. Three New Research Briefs on Walking/Bicycling to School > Use them to strengthen your message > > Active Living Research recently released three new research briefs featuring evidence on policies, programs and practices that support walking and bicycling to school. When children can safely and easily walk or bicycle to school, they get more physical activity - something that can help prevent obesity and promote good health. Research can help make the case for Safe Routes to School to legislators, funders, school officials, city officials and parents, so share the info you find in these three briefs to strengthen your message: > The Impact of State Safe Routes to School-related Laws on Active Travel to School Policies and Practices in U.S. Elementary Schools > Program Practices and Demographic Factors Associated with Federal Funding for the Safe Routes to School Program in the United States > Impact of a Pilot Walking School Bus Intervention on Children's Pedestrian Safety Behaviors: A Pilot Study > > > > 3. Registration Now Open for Two Must Attend 2013 Conferences > New Partners for Smart Growth and the National Bike Summit > > If you don’t already have these two 2013 conferences on your radar, check this out. First off, New Partners for Smart Growth is taking place February 7-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, with nearly 100 dynamic and exciting sessions, plenaries and local tours. This is going to be a landmark event. Secondly, the National Bike Summit is the premiere bicycle advocacy event of the year taking place March 4-7 in Washington, DC. Click here to learn more about these conferences and to register today! > > > > 4. Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers > More than 1700 copies have been downloaded already > > Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers, released by America Walks in partnership with Sam Schwartz Engineering, is a collection of innovative, multidisciplinary tactics that have successfully improved and encouraged walking in communities around the country. Over the past month, 1700 copies have been downloaded. Spread the word and download your free copy today! > > > > 5. Partnership for a Healthier America's End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge > Submit your idea by November 16 > > On March 7, 2013, the Partnership for a Healthier America will bring together more than 1,000 leaders from public, private and non-profit organizations, all committed to solving the childhood obesity crisis in America. This year's agenda will feature a new program - the End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge - and they need your ideas. The End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge is an online contest that is asking everyone to submit unique ideas that could help in the fight against childhood obesity. Three finalists will be flown to DC to pitch the Summit attendees and a panel of judges – live – during the opening plenary. Want to learn more? Click here for all the details – and to submit an idea of your own. The submission deadline is November 16, 2012. > > > > 6. NARC Releases New Report: A Synthesis of Current Livability Practice > Seeking case studies; submit a Safe Routes to School study > > The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) released their latest livability resource last month, Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice. This comprehensive report describes how livability is understood, provides examples of livable communities in practice and adds clarity to several concepts. This new report will help local governments and their regional planning organizations, both urban and rural, better understand the resources available to create more livable communities. In order for regions to build stronger, more livable communities, NARC is seeking additional case studies of regional planning organizations and their communities. These case studies will showcase the important work in which your community is engaged and help future communities create more livable communities. Click here to share your Safe Routes to School case study. > > > > 7. State Network Project News > NJ and You – Perfect Together! > > And perfect it was for the National Partnership’s first state network project retreat October 9 – 12 in Morristown, NJ which included our team of seven state advocacy organizers (from CA, FL, MS, NC, NJ, OH and TN), National Partnership staff directors and our Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) program officer, Jamie Bussel. Our objectives focused on enhancing the National Partnership strategies for achieving our RWJF grant-funded policy priorities to reverse childhood obesity including: award and obligation of Safe Routes to School funding, advancement of Complete Street polices and advancement of joint/shared use policies (all with a focus on lower-income communities and schools). Read more about the event, our accomplishments and continuing priorities, and the NJ partners who joined us. > > > > 8. Regional Network Project News > Pointing to the TIP for infrastructure changes > > Through our work with the regional network project, we have highlighted the important role of Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs), but we are also realizing that Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) are an important tool in furthering bicycle and pedestrian projects. A region’s project evaluation criteria shape the types of projects that get added to the TIP. We are finding that influencing the elements on the evaluation criteria impacts the types of projects added to the TIP. Despite fiscal constraints, this approach gives life to bicycle and pedestrian projects + READ MORE > > > > 9. Highlighted Blogs > Check out some recent blogs from National Partnership staff > > Complete Streets -The Name Says It All > > Southern Leaders Gather to Fight Obesity > > > > 10. Featured States > Highlighting Louisiana and South Carolina > > Louisiana > The Louisiana Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School program (LASRTS) will open the 7th cycle of funding January 2, 2013. Throughout the first six application cycles, LASRTS has funded 65 applicants; providing improvements to 88 schools around the state. Louisiana expects to fund more than $2 million in projects in the 2013 application cycle. Applications are due March 1, 2013. + READ MORE > > South Carolina > To date, South Carolina Safe Routes to School has awarded 24 projects (totaling a little more than $3.7 million). Some examples of the various types of infrastructure projects are sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter, crosswalks, raised crosswalks, multi-use paths, signage, bicycle storage sheds and bike racks. South Carolina created a Safe Routes to School Resource Center to handle all of the non-infrastructure components. The Safe Routes to School Resource Center helps schools, school districts and communities throughout South Carolina to build and sustain Safe Routes to School programs. Partners of the Resource Center receive technical assistance and program support at no cost. + READ MORE > > > > > In this Issue > > > 1. Implementing MAP-21 –the New Transportation Law > 2. Three New Research Briefs on Walking/Bicycling to School > 3. Registration Now Open for Two Must Attend 2013 Conferences > 4. Steps to a Walkable Community: Guide for Citizens, Planners and Engineers > 5. Partnership for a Healthier America's End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge > 6. NARC Releases New Report: A Synthesis of Current Livability Practice > 7. State Network Project News > 8. Regional Network Project News > 9. Highlighted Blogs > 10. Featured States > > > > > > > > Safe Routes to School In the News > > > Duluth, MN: $4 Million Up for Grabs to Create Safer Routes to School in Minnesota > Lumberton, NC: Taking Steps Toward Better Health > Ocean Shores, WA: Receives Grant for Traffic Enforcement > > > > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > Creating safer streets, improving communities, and promoting physical activity for children and their families. > > ABOUT US > > DONATE > > JOIN > > MEDIA > > SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWS > > > > > > saferoutespartnership.org • Contact us • Subscribe to e-News > > > > > Special thanks to our supporters for their commitment to the mission of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. > > > © Copyright Safe Routes to School National Partnership. All rights reserved. > > > > > > > > > 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 > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80306 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board 11/5 Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: November 2, 2012 10:46:58 AM 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)mail.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>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Courtney Pawlak <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, James Welty <jameswelty(a)hotmail.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>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Jeremy Harris <jeremy(a)itmindshare.com> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board 11/5 Agenda > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find the agenda for Monday's meeting attached. We will spend a big chunk of time discussing What kind of project would be of interest to you. > So, please do some thinking about that topic and be prepared to discuss. > Have a great weekend! I will send June & October minutes when I'm able to access a different computer at home. > 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: Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School Confirmation
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: SRTS National Partnership <customercare(a)gotowebinar.com> > Date: November 1, 2012 1:58:38 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School Confirmation > Reply-To: kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org > > > Dear Frank, > Thank you for registering for "Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School ". > Please send your questions, comments and feedback to:kathy@saferoutespartnership.org > How To Join The Webinar > Thu, Nov 1, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT > Add to Calendar > 1. Click the link to join the webinar at the specified time and date: > https://global.gotowebinar.com/join/3974616131758645248/329458792 > > Note: This link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you. > 2. Choose one of the following audio options: > TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO: > When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. > --OR-- > TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: > If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers below. > United States > Toll: +1 (909) 259-0025 > Access Code: 143-076-199 > Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar > Webinar ID: 134-023-387 > View System Requirements > > > You are receiving this email because you registered for this webinar. You can also opt-out from receiving further emails from this webinar's organizers. Privacy Policy. > Citrix Online, LLC | 7414 Hollister Avenue | Goleta, CA 93117 > © 2012 Citrix Online, LLC. All rights reserved. Citrix, GoToAssist, GoToMeeting, GoToMyPC, GoToTraining, GoToWebinar, Podio and Sharefile are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc., or a subsidiary thereof, and are or may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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New Projects Matrix
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Bicycle Board Members, The attached file may make it easier for you to see which projects you signed up for and whether you signed up to Lead or Help. Frank

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Rec Trails Grant changes
by Chet Parsons 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

FYI. Note the change in submission dates from November 15 to December 15 for all grants. Chet Everyone – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has received guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) concerning interpretation of MAP-21 that affects the on-going application cycle for FY 2013. FHWA has informed the WVDOH that non-profit organizations are eligible to apply to the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The WVDOH *will immediately begin* accepting ITAs from non-profits for the RTP. Note, however, that non-profits have never been eligible for the old Transportation Enhancement Program (TE), nor are they eligible for the new Transportation Alternatives program (TA). FHWA also clarified that TA funding awarded in the TA category “safe routes for non-drivers”, or any version of TA funding resembling the older Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS), will be funded at the 80/20 ratio similar to the TE/TA projects. To re-state: any organization applying for TA funds involving any variation of the SRTS deemed eligible by FHWA will be responsible for a 20% local match. Because of the inclusion of the non-profits into the FY 2013 application cycle after the initial start date, the WVDOH has moved the end date for submission of the ITAs for all applications to December 15, 2012. The WVDOH feels this date change from November 15, 2012 to December 15, 2012 will assist potential applicants among the non-profit community and general applicants that have experienced problems with the application system. As with last year, Rhonda Banks will be assisting applicants with all aspects of the application process. You may contact her at (304) 558-9606, or email her at Rhonda.C.Banks(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*

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Tonight's meeting
by Graber, Stephen 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Hi all, I plan to be at the meeting tonight but wanted to everyone to know that I'm heading down to look at our farm this morning. If I'm absent or late it's because I ran into unexpected difficulties. Cheers, Butch ------------------------------------------- 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 Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 8:58 AM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] SRTS Webinar 2 pm Today Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974616131758645248<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6OsVHkiPdDfU8v_4qPG…>

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SRTS Webinar 2 pm Today
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Health is a Calling Card: Tools to Build Health Into Safe Routes to School https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974616131758645248

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